Empress of the Night: A Novel of Catherine the Great

Empress of the Night: A Novel of Catherine the Great

Perfect for readers of Hilary Mantel, Alison Weir, and Philippa Gregory, Empress of the Night is Eva Stachniakâ€™s 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 worldâ€™s greatest power, and the sacrifices that made her the most feared and commanding woman of her time.
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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 Stachniakâ€™s 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.
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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 Russiaâ€™s 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.
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â€œWe quarrel about power, not about love,â€ Catherine would write to the great love of her life, Grigory Potemkin, but her days were balanced on the razorâ€™s 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 beyondâ€”to grow the Romanov empire, to amass a vast fortune, and to control a scheming court in order to become one of historyâ€™s greatest rulers.
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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
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â€œ[Eva] Stachniakâ€™s absorbing novel opens readersâ€™ hearts to an extraordinary and misunderstood woman. . . . Wonderfully, lyrically written, Stachniakâ€™s story vibrates with passion, drama and intrigue. This is a feast for fans.â€â€”RT Book Reviews
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â€œStachniakâ€™s insight into the opulent lives of Russiaâ€™s rulers continues in this reflective second novel. . . . Historical fiction fans will appreciate this personal account of a formidable and, indeed, infamous ruler.â€â€”Library Journal
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â€œThe book takes on a dreamlike quality. . . . Ambitious . . . moving . . . structurally complex and psychologically intense . . . vivid descriptions.â€â€”Quill & Quire
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â€œStachniak brings to life one of the most fascinatingâ€”and controversialâ€”female rulers of all time.â€â€”DuJour
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â€œEmpress of the Night casts light on Catherineâ€™s life with unflinching honesty and intimacy. This fun novel of lovers, intrigue, and malicious and manipulative nobility keeps readers enthralled with every page.â€â€”Virtuoso Life

From the Hardcover edition.
Country USA
Manufacturer Bantam
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2014-03-25
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Bantam
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2014-03-25
Format	Kindle eBook

Empress of the Night: A Novel of Catherine the Great

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