KAROLINA SOBAŃSKA AND HER RZEWUSKIS - ANDRZEJ PALACZ

Discover the fascinating story of Karolina Sobańska, a woman who became entangled in the whirlwind of 19th-century historical events. Was she a Tsarist agent, a patriot operating undercover, or simply an adventurer? This biography by Andrzej Palacz sheds new light on her life and motivations.

• Intriguing historical figure
• Espionage activities in Tsarist Russia
• Affair with the head of the secret police
• Literary salons full of conspiracies
• Connections with Mickiewicz and Pushkin
• Family ties with the Targowica conspirator Seweryn Rzewuski
• Turbulent life full of secrets

Karolina Sobańska, née Rzewuska, is a figure shrouded in mystery. Her life is a labyrinth of intrigues, affairs, and political conspiracies. She operated in the shadows, influencing the course of history. In his biography, Andrzej Palacz attempts to unravel the enigma of this extraordinary woman by analyzing her connections to Tsarist Russia, Polish patriots, and the literary scene. Was she a cynical agent or a victim of circumstances?

The book takes us to 19th-century Europe, from the salons of Odessa to the palaces of St. Petersburg, from the Crimean resorts to the streets of Warsaw. We get to know the environment in which Karolina Sobańska moved, her family and friends. Among them, we find future Decembrists, November insurgents, as well as prominent writers such as Adam Mickiewicz and Alexander Pushkin. Her sister, Ewelina Hańska, was the lover and wife of Honoré de Balzac, and her brother, Henryk Rzewuski, a well-known writer.

The author analyzes the role of Karolina Sobańska in historical events such as the Decembrist conspiracy and the November Uprising. Did she contribute to their downfall, or did she try to save patriots? The answers to these questions are not clear-cut, but one thing is certain: her life was extraordinary and full of dramatic twists and turns. Andrzej Palacz's biography is a fascinating journey through time that helps us better understand the era and the motivations of the people who shaped it.

The book, published by Inicjał Andrzej Palacz Publishing House in 2025, has 228 pages. It has a format of 154x217 mm and a hardcover binding. It is a must-read for lovers of history, biographies, and non-fiction literature. Discover the fate of a woman who has forever inscribed herself in the history of Poland and Russia.