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Discover an extraordinary journey through history with 'Tsarina', a captivating novel that brings to life the remarkable tale of Catherine I of Russia. This vividly written debut novel, shortlisted for the Author's Club Best First Novel Award, transports readers to spring 1699, where we meet Marta, a dazzling and resilient woman entwined in the brutal realities of Russian destitution. Sold into servitude at a tender age, her striking beauty and cleverness lead her from heart-wrenching hardship to the opulent intrigues of the Russian court.
As Marta's life unpredictably entwines with Peter the Great, the narrative unfolds into an exhilarating saga filled with romance, betrayal, and ambition. Experience the relentless pursuit of survival against the backdrop of the Great Northern War, where she takes on a new identity, eventually transforming into the enigmatic Catherine I, one of history's most powerful and overlooked figures. Readers of historical fiction, women's rights enthusiasts, and fans of court intrigue will find themselves enraptured by this page-turner.
With 496 pages of compelling storytelling, 'Tsarina' invites you to explore the themes of resilience, passion, and the fierce quest for identity. The novel is published by Bloomsbury and available as a brand new B-format paperback. Perfect for book clubs and individual reading, this historical epic is a must-add to your collection.
Delivery information: Enjoy fast shipping within New Zealand, ensuring your new favorite read arrives promptly at your doorstep. Dive into the world of Tsarina today and experience the life of a woman history forgot.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526606440
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 496
Description:
SHORTLISTED FOR THE AUTHOR'S CLUB BEST FIRST NOVEL AWARD
'Alpsten's colourful narrative does full justice to her extraordinary career' Sunday Times
'With its sprawling canvas and huge cast ... it's an entertaining romp through the endless intrigue, violence and debauchery of court life' Mail on Sunday
'A vivid page-turner of a debut' The Times
'The extraordinary life and career of Catherine I of Russia is brought to life in Alpsten's colourful novel' Sunday Times, Summer Reading Picks 2020
Lover. Murderer. Mother. Meet TSARINA, the most powerful woman history ever forgot.
Spring 1699- Illegitimate, destitute and strikingly beautiful, Marta has survived the brutal Russian winter in her remote Baltic village. Sold by her family into household labour at the age of fifteen, Marta survives by committing a crime that will force her to go on the run.
A world away, Russia's young ruler, Tsar Peter I, passionate and iron-willed, has a vision for transforming the traditionalist Tsardom of Russia into a modern, Western empire. Countless lives will be lost in the process.
Falling prey to the Great Northern War, Marta cheats death at every turn, finding work as a washerwoman at a battle camp. One night at a celebration, she encounters Peter the Great. Relying on her wits and her formidable courage, and fuelled by ambition, desire and the sheer will to live, Marta will become Catherine I of Russia. But her rise to the top is ridden with peril; how long will she survive t
As Marta's life unpredictably entwines with Peter the Great, the narrative unfolds into an exhilarating saga filled with romance, betrayal, and ambition. Experience the relentless pursuit of survival against the backdrop of the Great Northern War, where she takes on a new identity, eventually transforming into the enigmatic Catherine I, one of history's most powerful and overlooked figures. Readers of historical fiction, women's rights enthusiasts, and fans of court intrigue will find themselves enraptured by this page-turner.
With 496 pages of compelling storytelling, 'Tsarina' invites you to explore the themes of resilience, passion, and the fierce quest for identity. The novel is published by Bloomsbury and available as a brand new B-format paperback. Perfect for book clubs and individual reading, this historical epic is a must-add to your collection.
Delivery information: Enjoy fast shipping within New Zealand, ensuring your new favorite read arrives promptly at your doorstep. Dive into the world of Tsarina today and experience the life of a woman history forgot.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526606440
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 496
Description:
SHORTLISTED FOR THE AUTHOR'S CLUB BEST FIRST NOVEL AWARD
'Alpsten's colourful narrative does full justice to her extraordinary career' Sunday Times
'With its sprawling canvas and huge cast ... it's an entertaining romp through the endless intrigue, violence and debauchery of court life' Mail on Sunday
'A vivid page-turner of a debut' The Times
'The extraordinary life and career of Catherine I of Russia is brought to life in Alpsten's colourful novel' Sunday Times, Summer Reading Picks 2020
Lover. Murderer. Mother. Meet TSARINA, the most powerful woman history ever forgot.
Spring 1699- Illegitimate, destitute and strikingly beautiful, Marta has survived the brutal Russian winter in her remote Baltic village. Sold by her family into household labour at the age of fifteen, Marta survives by committing a crime that will force her to go on the run.
A world away, Russia's young ruler, Tsar Peter I, passionate and iron-willed, has a vision for transforming the traditionalist Tsardom of Russia into a modern, Western empire. Countless lives will be lost in the process.
Falling prey to the Great Northern War, Marta cheats death at every turn, finding work as a washerwoman at a battle camp. One night at a celebration, she encounters Peter the Great. Relying on her wits and her formidable courage, and fuelled by ambition, desire and the sheer will to live, Marta will become Catherine I of Russia. But her rise to the top is ridden with peril; how long will she survive t