{"product_id":"a-drama-in-livonia-david-petault-9798309170500","title":"A Drama in Livonia: A New Translation","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1904, \u003ci\u003eA Drama in Livonia\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ci\u003eUn Drame en Livonie\u003c\/i\u003e) is one of Jules Verne's later and lesser-known works, offering a departure from his signature adventure and science fiction themes. Instead, Verne delivers a gripping political thriller set in 19th-century Tsarist Russia, blending intrigue, mystery, and social commentary. The novel showcases Verne's talent for suspenseful storytelling while exploring themes of justice, prejudice, and national identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story follows Dimitri Nicolef, a well-respected professor in the Baltic province of Livonia, who is suddenly accused of a heinous crime-the murder of a wealthy banker. As the case unfolds, tensions rise between the region's Russian and German populations, revealing the ethnic and political conflicts that defined Livonia at the time. Dimitri's fate hangs in the balance as he fights to prove his innocence, and Verne masterfully keeps readers in suspense with a plot filled with unexpected twists, legal drama, and societal critique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike Verne's famous voyages into the unknown, \u003ci\u003eA Drama in Livonia\u003c\/i\u003e is grounded in the complexities of human nature and historical reality. The novel reflects his deep interest in European politics and law, as well as his ability to craft a compelling narrative around issues of power, prejudice, and moral dilemmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new edition brings \u003ci\u003eA Drama in Livonia\u003c\/i\u003e to modern audiences, allowing readers to discover a rarely explored side of Jules Verne's literary legacy. Whether you are a fan of Verne's adventure novels or enjoy classic courtroom dramas and political thrillers, this novel offers a fascinating and thought-provoking journey into the heart of 19th-century Eastern Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Petault, Jules Verne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798309170500\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/02\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.49d","brand":"David Petault","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46867249561855,"sku":"9798309170500","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9fd76bd4-af1b-495d-b380-10add05aae6f.jpg?v=1747454283","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-drama-in-livonia-david-petault-9798309170500","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}