pick332 p. A second part of a great story about a wife of Peter I, zsar of Russia.
A Lithuanian war prisoner that zsar fell in love with, and married, and later made his Empress. The only person who could influence Peter to be merciful and gracious. She tells her story on her deathbed...
#Sabaliauskaite #PetroImperatore #Peter #zsar #Russia #Lithuania #history #Empress
so-so4th book, 397 pages. Promissing set up, weak ending. All the flow so elaborated, and the ending seemed rushed. After the 2nd book, that was so well-written, I would have expected more.
#silvarerum #sabaliauskaite #lithuanianauthor
pick3rd part. 314 pages. The story line of Norvaišos continues, this time testifying the declining status of Lithuania in 18th century.
#sabaliauskaite #silvarerum #milkantai
pick2 part of the Saga, 294 pages. Amazing continuation, liked it way more than the 1st part! Ursula, the daughter of Norvaiša, is continuing her life lonely, in Vilnius of 18th century that is now being ruled by plague.
#sabaliauskaite #lithuanianauthor #silvarerum #plague
pick286 pages. A weekend read on Lithuanian noble family in 17th century. A father who wants to protect his family, a mother who is doubting she ever wanted to get married. A sister who is determined to become a saint, and a brother who sees the world for what it is in reality.
#silvarerum #lithuania #sabaliauskaite
