"Michael Strogoff; Or, The Courier of the Czar" by Jules Verne is a tale set in 19th-century Russia, where Michael Strogoff, the Czar’s trusted courier, is tasked with a dangerous mission to carry a critical message across Siberia, which is in the midst of rebellion. The story kicks off vividly in Moscow’s New Palace during a grand celebration that is interrupted by alarming news of unrest disrupting communications from Siberian provinces. Ivan Ogareff, a treacherous figure, appears in the plot as a major instigator of problems for the region. Strogoff must navigate through a landscape rife with conflict to reach the Grand Duke while battling both physical challenges and internal turmoil related to his family who live in that area.
Michael Strogoff; Or, The Courier of the Czar
By Jules Verne
Amidst rebellion in Siberia, a loyal courier embarks on a perilous journey to deliver a vital message, testing his courage and devotion to both his country and his family.
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About the AuthorJules Gabriel Verne was a French novelist, poet, and playwright. His collaboration with the publisher Pierre-Jules Hetzel led to the creation of the Voyages extraordinaires, a series of bestselling adventure novels including Journey to the Center of the Earth (1864), Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas (1870), and Around the World in Eighty Days (1872). His novels, always well-researched according to the scientific knowledge then available, are generally set in the second half of the 19th century, taking into account the technological advances of the time.
Jules Gabriel Verne was a French novelist, poet, and playwright. His collaboration with the publisher Pierre-Jules Hetzel led to the creation of the Voyages extraordinaires, a series of bestselling adventure novels including Journey to the Center of the Earth (1864), Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas (1870), and Around the World in Eighty Days (1872). His novels, always well-researched according to the scientific knowledge then available, are generally set in the second half of the 19th century, taking into account the technological advances of the time.
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