by Aylmer Maude
First published 2022
The streets of Moscow come alive as the new Tsar's coronation approaches. Crowds swarm the city, jostling to catch a glimpse of the grand procession. Amid the fanfare, a lone resident, de Monte Alto, observes the lavish spectacle with a keen, critical eye. As the rituals unfold, de Monte Alto navigates the political tensions simmering beneath the surface, witnessing the pomp and circumstance that masks the fragility of the imperial regime. This intimate portrait captures the emotional complexities of a nation in transition.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, 19th-century, russian-literature
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: historical-fiction, observational
Period: 19th-century, 20th-century
132 pages · Paperback · Legare Street Press