The Samovar

When a young girl Elżbieta Kaminska is raped she vows to avenge her perpetrator. The only witness to the vicious crime is a silver samovar which becomes a constant painful reminder as well as being a comforting crutch.As life takes its toll on the young Elżbieta Father Stanisław becomes her rock but he cannot obliterate the dark shadows shrouding her life.A vile rapist on the loose; an abusive self-seeking 'father'; Zygmunt Chmielowski's secret connection; loss and rejection all have their part to play and a dashing soldier Paweł Jaroszynski adds a certain intrigue.Elżbieta has a huge mountain to climb and only the peak can bring her the ultimate peace she craves.Will the silver samovar forevermore remain a symbol of despair or will it bring Elżbieta the hope and freedom she desires?