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Titel: Empress of the Night
Auteur: Eva Stachniak
ISBN: 9780553808131
Conditie: Als nieuw

Perfect for readers of Hilary Mantel, Alison Weir, and Philippa Gregory, Empress of the Night is Eva Stachniaks engrossing new novel, told in the voice of Catherine the Great as the Romanov monarch reflects on her ascension to the throne, her rule over the worlds greatest power, and the sacrifices that made her the most feared and commanding woman of her time.

A critically acclaimed historical drama and instant #1 international bestseller, The Winter Palace brilliantly reimagined the rise of Catherine the Great through the watchful eyes of her clever servant Varvara. Now, in Eva Stachniaks enthralling new novel, Catherine takes center stage as she relives her astonishing ascension to the throne, her rule over an empire, and the sacrifices that made her the most feared and commanding woman of her time.

As the book opens, the charismatic monarch is in her final hours. From the fevered depths of her mind, Catherine recalls the fateful trajectory of her turbulent life: her precarious apprenticeship as Russias Grand Duchess, the usurpers who seek to deprive her of a crown, the friends who beg more of her than she was willing to give, and her struggle to know whom to trust and whom to deceive to ensure her survival.

We quarrel about power, not about love, Catherine would write to the great love of her life, Grigory Potemkin, but her days were balanced on the razors edge of choosing her head over her heart. Power, she learns, is about resolve, strategy, and direction; love must sometimes be secondary as she marshals all her strengths to steer her volatile country into a new century and beyondto grow the Romanov empire, to amass a vast fortune, and to control a scheming court in order to become one of historys greatest rulers.

Gorgeously written with vivid detail and lyrical prose, Empress of the Night is an intensely intimate novel of a woman in charge of her fortunes, who must navigate the sorrows, triumphs, and hopes of both her soul and a nation.

Praise for Empress of the Night

[Eva] Stachniaks absorbing novel opens readers hearts to an extraordinary and misunderstood woman. . . .Wonderfully, lyrically written, Stachniaks story vibrates with passion, drama and intrigue. This is a feast for fans.RT Book Reviews

Stachniaks insight into the opulent lives of Russias rulers continues in this reflective second novel. . . . Historical fiction fans will appreciate thispersonal account of a formidable and, indeed, infamous ruler.Library Journal

The book takes on a dreamlike quality. . . . Ambitious . . . moving . . . structurally complex and psychologically intense . . .vivid descriptions.Quill & Quire

Stachniak brings to life one of the most fascinatingand controversialfemale rulers of all time.DuJour

Empress of the Night casts light on Catherines life with unflinching honesty and intimacy. This fun novel of lovers, intrigue, and malicious and manipulative nobilitykeeps readers enthralled with every page.Virtuoso Life

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