Stachniak, Eva
The Winter Palace
- ISBN 13:
- 9780552777988
- author:
- Stachniak, Eva
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Black Swan
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.6 x 3.6 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Historical,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Winter Palace by Eva Stachniak is set in the glittering and treacherous court of the Empress Elizabeth in 18th-century Russia. A young Polish orphan, Vavara, arrives at the palace and learns to navigate its dangers, including love-making and lock-picking, while keeping a silent presence. She soon becomes a confidante for Sophie, a vulnerable princess from Prussia who is being sent as a prospective bride. As Sophie navigates the illicit affairs and shifting allegiances of the court, Vavara helps her stay one step ahead. But Sophie's true destiny lies in becoming the notorious Catherine the Great, and it remains to be seen whether she will stop at nothing to achieve absolute power. This gripping tale explores the complexities of ambition and loyalty in a world of intrigue and deception. With its rich historical setting and complex characters, The Winter Palace is a compelling read for fans of historical fiction.
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