Word and Deed. Book One

The novel "Word and Deed" consists of two books: "The Queen of Terrible Doom" and "My Dear Confidants".

The events described in the novel relate to the time of palace coups during the reign of Empress Anna Ioannovna.

The novel conveys the full drama of the struggle of Russian people against the powerful favorite of the queen, Biron, as well as against the dominance of foreigners.