Maya

Young Maria Rinaldi, whom the family calls Maya, has always been an unusual child. A wild girl and a recluse, she preferred her own world populated by whimsical creatures to the bustling society of people. Her father, Professor Rinaldi, doted on his daughter, who from a young age amazed everyone with her deep knowledge and many talents. And now Maya turns sixteen— and a struggle for her soul begins between two powerful forces, the White and Dark brotherhoods... The magical atmosphere of the mystical story "Maya" is preserved in tales infused with festive magic, ancient legends, and faith in the triumph of justice. Vera Zhelikhovskaya (1835–1896) was a Russian writer, the sister of Helena Blavatsky, who worked in the genres of children's, historical, and mystical prose. The collection includes her occult novel "Maya", as well as stories and tales about the supernatural, Russian and Caucasian legends.