The Pearl : a true tale of forbidden love in Catherine the Great's Russia
Smith, Douglas, 1962-2008
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Blessed with a beautiful voice, Praskovia Kovalyova began her training in Count Nicholas Sheremetev's operatic company as a young girl. Like all the members of the troupe, she was one of Nicholas's serfs. But unlike the others, she utterly captivated his heart, married him, and became the greatest opera diva of her time.
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Imprint:
New Haven, Conn. ; London : Yale University Press, 2008.
Collation:
320 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780300120417 (hbk)
Dewey class:
782.1092BIOGRAPHY 920
Local class:
782.1092
Language:
English
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BRN:
245226
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