Prince Silver. A Tale of the Times of Ivan the Terrible

The novel "Prince Silver" was first published over 160 years ago, yet it remains beloved and in demand among readers to this day. In working on the piece, A. K. Tolstoy thoroughly studied historical works about the era of Ivan... the Terrible, as well as scientific research in the fields of ethnography and folklore.
On the pages of the novel unfolds a vibrant and lively picture of Russian life in the second half of the 16th century, which serves as the backdrop for the tragic events that marked the reign of Ivan the Terrible. Before us is the boyar Russia: the fearsome tsar with all the contradictions of his strong and complex nature, and his devoted young warlord, the simple-hearted and brave Prince Silver; the noble boyar Druzhina Morozov and the cunning, calculating Boris Godunov; the bloodthirsty Malyuta Skuratov and the unruly Afanasy Vyazemsky; bandits defending the Russian land, and the cruel oprichniki, fearsome servants of Ivan IV Vasilyevich. Having returned from the Livonian War to his homeland, Prince Silver finds himself in the thick of political intrigues and conspiracies, facing off against enemies and traitors. The hero is faced with the question: how to uphold the law and his own dignity while remaining loyal to his sovereign?