The Mirrored World LP A Novel
The Mirrored World LP A Novel by Debra Dean, published by HarperCollins on August 28, 2012, is presented in a large print edition with 304 pages. This novel unfolds a story of love, madness, and devotion set against the backdrop of the extravagant royal court of eighteenth-century St. Petersburg, Russia. It follows Xenia, an eccentric dreamer who falls in love with a charismatic singer in the Imperial choir. Their relationship faces challenges from the royal court and Xenia’s deep desire for a child, leading to a tragic event that transforms her life.
Readers will find an evocative exploration of Xenia’s journey as she grapples with grief and undergoes a profound change, ultimately dedicating herself to helping the poor. Years later, she is discovered in the slums of St. Petersburg, revered as a soothsayer and healer, yet feared by Empress Catherine. This narrative delves into themes of friendship, the limits of reason, and the true costs of deep love, offering a rich historical context that enhances the emotional depth of the story.
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A breathtaking novel of love, madness, and devotion set against the extravagant royal court of eighteenth-century St. Petersburg, Russia.
Xenia is an eccentric dreamer when she falls in love with a charismatic singer in the Imperial choir. Though they adore each other, their happiness is overshadowed by the demands of the royal court, and by Xenia’s obsession to have a child. When a tragic vision comes true, she withdraws into grief and undergoes a profound transformation, giving her possessions to the poor. Then, one day, she vanishes.
Years later, dressed in the tatters of her husband’s mil-itary uniform, Xenia is discovered tending the paupers of St. Petersburg’s slums. Revered as a soothsayer and a healer, she is feared by Empress Catherine, who perceives her deeds as a rebuke.
In this elegant tale, Dean reimagines the life of Xenia of St. Petersburg, one of Russia’s most mysterious and beloved holy figures. It is an evocative exploration of the blessings of long and loyal friendship, the limits of reason, and the true costs of loving deeply.
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