Happiness and the Lithuanian Countess - Softcover

Zubov, Sofia; Sevo, Ruta; Kriuniene, Jolanta

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0990586235 ISBN 13: 9780990586234

Publisher: Ruta Sevo, 2017

Synopsis

The only copy of a novel is found after 100 years. The author’s husband destroyed all the others. Was it too true to life? How was it found?HAPPINESS written by Countess Sofia Zubov in 1902: a Lithuanian-Polish-Russian novel set at the turn of the 20th Century in Lithuania.A story of recovered Lithuanian family history across three languages and three generations.The book contains the novel in English. Plus a history of Sofia and Vladimir Zubov's life and family. In addition, the story of how the book came to light, a timeline of the author's life, and a brief account of the historical context of Lithuania.THE STORY:The visitor to an estate falls in love with the hostess.Mykolas, a pampered young royal from Warsaw, visits the country estate of his university friend Steponas for the summer, and falls for Steponas’ wife Elvyra. She’s a super mother, lady of the manor, and a Darwinist. They talk about philosophy and love. Soon he follows her around like a puppy, hoping for more. Touches her. It turns out his friend Steponas has just tried to persuade his wife to have an open marriage.

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About the Author

Sofia Zubov was the wife of Count Zubov and one of the leaders in the development of early Siauliai, in north-central Lithuania at the turn of the 20th century. Sevo is a writer, a Lithuanian-American émigré, and a descendant of the Zubovs. Sofia Zubov is her great-grandmother. Jolanta Kriuniene is a historical researcher, author, translator, and publisher with Verba Vera in Kaunas, Lithuania.

Edition details

• Publisher: Ruta Sevo
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0990586235
• ISBN 13: 9780990586234
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 272