Yakov Poltinin had for some time entertained the secret ambition of accomplishing something on a grand scale, something that would cause a lot of talk. It is true the murder of the Chief of Police created a deep impression. Still, it was hardly as important as the affair he had in mind. To steal and destroy the miracle-working ikon--that would be something to crow about! Poltinin said....
Genre: Literary Fiction
Genre: Literary Fiction
Used availability for Feodor Sologub's The Created Legend