Marie

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The narrative centers on the life of a solitary survivor from a family of nine, reflecting on his father's military past as a First Major under Count Munich. After leaving the army, his father settled in Simbirsk, marrying Avoditia, the daughter of a local nobleman. The story hints at themes of loss and survival, as the protagonist grapples with the early deaths of his siblings and the legacy of his family's history.