Die Tatarin

Russia in the year 1707: The life of young Tatar girl Shirin changes abruptly when her father, the Khan, is captured by the Russians after a failed uprising. The victors demand that the Khan provide them with a son as a hostage. However, his eldest son is already dead, and the youngest is still too small. So, Shirin is quickly dressed in men's clothing and delivered to the Russians under the name of her deceased brother. For Shirin, a harsh time begins, during which she must not only conceal her true identity but also hide her burgeoning feelings for a young Russian from the enemy camp. A new dramatic and multifaceted historical novel from this master of the genre.