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$2.50The Courage of Nikolai: A Story of Russia (Mary Ropes)
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Life in Russia is tense – and dangerous – during the years before the Revolution. It is a rare thing indeed to find someone as trustworthy and courageous as young Nikolai in this world of undercover societies and secret police.
Nikolai bravely wrestles with the ghastly fear that chills his heart, and at last there comes to him, in answer to his prayer for help, a deepening calm as he gives himself up into wiser hands than those of any human protector.
These sensational events are based on truth. Enjoy this exciting glimpse of life in pre-Revolutionary Russia.
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The Courage of Nikolai
A Story of Russia
Life in Russia is tense – and dangerous – during the years before the Revolution. It is a rare thing indeed to find someone as trustworthy and courageous as young Nikolai in this world of undercover societies and secret police.
Nikolai bravely wrestles with the ghastly fear that chills his heart, and at last there comes to him, in answer to his prayer for help, a deepening calm as he gives himself up into wiser hands than those of any human protector.
These sensational events are based on truth. Enjoy this exciting glimpse of life in pre-Revolutionary Russia.
Character themes in this story: courage, faith, and prayer. Originally written in 1884.
Reader Review
“Wonderful read! The courage and bravery that Nikolai had and his confidence in the face of danger really encouraged me to be less afraid of confrontation. The absolute belief in God without wavering was truly amazing. Great read, especially when having doubts.” — Hannah G of Sahuarita, Arizona
Table of Contents
- An Arrival
- The Silver Star
- Left for Dead
- Up a Tree
- His Highness’s Offer
- New Duties and an Old Face
- Dangers and Tempters
- A Mysterious Letter
- The Colonel’s Voice
- Welcome Tidings
- The Blow Falls
- In the Marinsky
- On the Wing
Other titles by Lamplighter author Mary Ropes:
- My Golden Ship
- The Vanished Note
- Karl Jansen’s Find
- Rising to the Top
- What Happened to Tad?
- Mary Jones and her Bible
- The Courage of Nikolai