Books Tell You Why, Inc.

A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with bumped bottom rear edge, dent in back board, lightly soiled edges, and remainder mark to bottom edge in Near Fine dust jacket with faint sunning, edgewear, and soiling. Quarter bound in blue cloth with silver embossed lettering and devices.

Sonya: The Life of Countess Tolstoy is the story of Sonya, a young Russian noblewoman who is married to Count Tolstoy. Despite her privileged upbringing, Sonya is forced to endure years of abuse at the hands of her husband and his violent, drunken behavior. She eventually leaves her husband and moves to a remote part of Russia to start a new life as a farmer. Sonya's strength and resilience are inspirational and she ultimately proves to be a powerful advocate for women's rights.; Remainder; 8vo; 512 pages.

Price: $40.00