From the Bookshelf of Sir Walter Scott Appreciation

The Queen of Spades and Other Stories
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February 1, 2018
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February 28, 2018

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Tracey
Feb 03, 2018 rated it really liked it
1.Tales of the Late Ivan Petrovich Belkin.
Funny and interesting stories. 4 stars.
2. The Queen of Spades.
A short story with a twist at the end. The secret of a winning 3 card game and a man who wants to know it at all costs.
I would rate this 3.5 stars.
3. The Captain's Daughter.
I thought this story started a little slow but then it really picked up. By far the best of the stories and a definite 5 star.
4. Peter the Great's Blackamoor.
Pushkin wanted to write an historical novel along the lines of Wa
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Rebecca
Mar 05, 2012 marked it as to-read
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