In Vain: By Henryk Sienkiewicz

In Vain is a novel by the Nobel Prize-winning author, Henryk Sienkiewicz, and translated into English by Jeremiah Curtin. Set in 17th-century Poland, this historical fiction follows the life of a young nobleman, Andrzej Kmicic, who becomes embroiled in the country's war against Swedish invaders. With themes of love, honor, patriotism, and betrayal, In Vain is an epic that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.