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Emmuska Orczy Orczy
The emperor's candlesticks
"The Emperor's Candlesticks" by Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy is a historical novel published in 1899. Set in pre-World War I Europe and Russia, the story follows two spies who both attempt to use a pair of hollow imperial candlesticks to smuggle secret messages. When the candlesticks vanish at the border, a Russian anarchist idealist and a beautiful Tsarist agent race desperately to retrieve them, knowing their lives hang in the balance.
Emmuska Orczy Orczy
Keisarin kynttilänjalat
"Keisarin kynttilänjalat" by Baroness Emmuska Orczy is a historical novel written during the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of a lavish carnival in Vienna, showcasing a blend of romance and intrigue as various characters navigate their identities and hidden desires. Central to the narrative is Nikolai Aleksandrovitsh, the heir to the Russian throne, who becomes embroiled in a tantalizing pursuit that leads him into a web of excitement and danger. The opening of the novel vividly brings to life the atmosphere of a grand carnival in Vienna, full of gaiety and masked revelers. Amidst the festivities, Nikolai, disguised in a black domino, is enchanted by a mysterious odalisque and becomes captivated in a chase that unfolds through the opulent setting. This chase ultimately leads him to an unexpected situation, revealing the tension between festivity and peril, as he unknowingly steps into a trap laid out for him. The stage is set for a tale filled with romantic allure and political machinations, as the excitement of the carnival contrasts with the underlying threats, foreshadowing Nikolai's fate and the intricate dynamics among the characters.
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