Catharine's Peril or The Little Russian Girl Lost in a Forest

Catharine's Peril; or The Little Russian Girl Lost in a Forest by Mrs. M. E. Bewsher is a historical tale set during Napoleon Buonaparte's invasion of Russia in 1812. The story follows Catharine Somoff a young Russian girl separated from her family in the chaos of Moscow's burning city. Rescued by a French woman and taken in by a Polish lord Catharine faces perils and reunites with her father amidst the harsh Russian winter. The narrative also includes a subplot of community support and kindness emphasizing compassion and helping others in adversity.