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Michael Strogoff: The Courier of the Czar

Author
Jules Verne
Series
World Classics
Language
English
Length
262 pages
ISBN
9781911263890
Published
15 April 2016
Imprint
Fantastica
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Description

"Michael Strogoff: The Courier of the Czar" by Jules Verne is a gripping tale of loyalty, courage, and adventure set in imperial Russia. Michael Strogoff, a brave courier for Tsar Alexander II, is tasked with delivering a critical message to Siberia amid an impending invasion. Disguised as a merchant, he faces relentless challenges, including treacherous landscapes, enemy spies, and brutal captors. Along the way, he encounters companions who aid his mission while grappling with personal sacrifices and moral dilemmas. Verne masterfully blends historical detail with suspense, exploring themes of patriotism and human resilience. A thrilling narrative of heroism and endurance, it highlights the triumph of determination over adversity in a vividly depicted quest for justice and duty.

Author

Jules Verne (1828–1905) made curiosity feel like a form of travel. Under the sea, into the earth, around the world in a wager: the marvellous arrives with a logbook. Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas is the cold thrill of a closed world moving through a larger one; Around the World in Eighty Days is speed, manners, and a clock that will not forgive. The books remain among the most companionable ever written for the restless.

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