The Russian Barshinskeys made such an impression on the Willoughby children. Edwin fell in love with the beautiful Galina (a whore). She died in Russia. He ended up marrying her sister Daisy to get out of the country. Sullen Ivan fell in love with Lillian and once engaged, she stopped it because he wouldn't stay in the armed forces and wanted to become a "nothing." He ended up marrying Sophie.
The golden time of 1902 was brilliant in Russia until the wore with the Germans broke out. Daisy turned out to be the hero in the book, though she was always belittled for being orphaned when her mother died. ( )