Wanda: A Novel (1883) Hardback - 2008

Wanda: A Novel is a classic work of historical fiction by the renowned British author, Ouida. First published in 1883, the novel is set in the late 16th century in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and tells the story of a young woman named Wanda, who is the daughter of a powerful nobleman.As the novel opens, Wanda is living a sheltered life in her father's castle, but she yearns for adventure and the chance to explore the wider world. When a group of Cossacks arrive at the castle seeking shelter, Wanda is immediately drawn to their leader, a charismatic and enigmatic man named Dimitri. Despite the warnings of her father and her betrothed, Wanda falls in love with Dimitri and embarks on a dangerous journey to join him and his band of rebels.As Wanda and Dimitri journey across the Polish countryside, they encounter a host of colorful characters and face numerous challenges, including battles with the Polish army and the treachery of some of their own comrades. Along the way, Wanda learns about love, loyalty, and the true meaning of freedom.With its vivid descriptions of life in 16th century Poland and its compelling characters and plot, Wanda: A Novel is a timeless work of historical fiction that continues to captivate readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.