Pan Michael - An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey

"Pan Michael" is a historical novel by the Polish author Henryk Sienkiewicz, published in 1888. It is the third volume in a series known to Poles as "The Trilogy", being preceded by "With Fire and Sword" (1884) and "The Deluge" (1886). The novel's protagonist is Michael Volodyovski who has retired to a monastery after the death of his wife Anna. His friends, however, are convinced that the warrior's fighting days are not yet over, especially with the Tartars' invasion of the kingdom. They set out to convince him to take back his sword and fight.