Inspired by real characters, this transporting historical fiction debut spins the fascinating story of two princesses in the Romanov court who practiced black magic, befriended the Tsarina, and invited Rasputin into their lives--forever changing the course of Russian history. As daughters of the i
The Witches of St. Petersburg
โ Scribed by Edwards-Jones, Imogen
- Book ID
- 110496138
- Publisher
- Head of Zeus
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 737 KB
- Category
- Fiction
- ISBN-13
- 9781788544016
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โฆ Synopsis
'Sumptuous, sexy and haunting' Santa Montefiore.
Brimming with black magic, sex and intrigue, a gorgeous historical novel for fans of Dinah Jefferies and Santa Montefiore.
The Russian Empire is on the verge of collapse. Revolution is in the air. The starving stalk the streets of St Petersburg and yet the Imperial Court still commute between their estates and organise their lavish balls.
Two sisters arrive in the city. Princesses from Montenegro; they are famed for their wild beauty and mystical powers. Initially ridiculed and outcast as the daughters of a provincial 'Goat King', they react in the only way they know how. They befriend the isolated Tsarina Alexandra and, using their gifts, they help her in her increasingly desperate quest to give birth to a son and heir. The circle closes. The girls are the gateway. Gurus, clairvoyants, holy fools and charlatans all try their luck. Then in one last, doomed, throw of the dice,...
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Two Montenegrin princesses, Militza and Stana, are married into the Russian aristocracy of the last Tsar by their father. Initially shunned by society and, in Stana's case, married to a man she detests, life isn't easy. Fascinated by the occult, the sisters soon become close to the Tsarina Alex
## 'Sumptuous, sexy and haunting' Santa Montefiore. **Brimming with black magic, sex and intrigue, a gorgeous historical novel for fans of Dinah Jefferies and Santa Montefiore.** The Russian Empire is on the verge of collapse. **Revolution is in the air.** The starving stalk the streets of