A Cigarette-Maker's Romance

In 'A Cigarette-Maker's Romance' by F. Marion Crawford, set in Munich at the end of the 19th century, a deluded Russian who believes he is a count and a Polish cigarette maker named Vjera fall in love. Despite his madness and her timidity, Vjera strives to protect the Russian and he comes to love her in return. The novel also features a mechanical doll called a Wiener Gigerl and explores themes of love, delusion, and the struggles of working-class life. With its unique setting and compelling characters, 'A Cigarette-Maker's Romance' offers a delightful and heartwarming romance novel.