1782: Anna and Lef Fyodor defied the current tsar by siding with the peasants, and paid with their lives. Before they did, they entrusted their only daughter, Rosalinda, to a farmer couple. The only thing left connecting Rosalinda to her past is one amulet: "To my beloved Anna, Lef Fyodor."
12 years later, Rosalinda - given the name Rota by her foster parents - has a deep, fervent love for singing. A chance encounter during an errand has her cross paths with Adrian, a young Cossack. Adrian and Rosalinda get along well, and he even teaches her to read!
However, this is the start of the unfolding drama surrounding the instability of their homeland - and Rosalinda's past being revealed to her, all while she aspires to become a great singer.
A thrilling tale of drama, mystery, and romance set in late 18th century Russia from the great Hideko Mizuno! (Fire!, Honey Honey's Wonderful Adventures)
