Articoli correlati a The Winter Palace (A novel of the young Catherine the...
When Vavara, a young orphaned Polish girl, is brought to serve at Empress Elizabeth's glittering, dangerous court in St Petersburg, she is schooled by the Chancellor himself in skills from lock-picking to love-making, learning above all else to stay silent - and listen. Soon, she is Elizabeth's 'tongue' - her secret eyes and ears.
Then Sophie, a vulnerable young princess, arrives from Prussia as a prospective bride for Elizabeth's heir. Set to spy on her by the Empress, Vavara soon becomes her friend and confidante, and helps her navigate the illicit seductions and the treacherous shifting allegiances of the court.But Sophie's destiny is to become the notorious Catherine the Great. Are her ambitions more lofty and far-reaching than anyone suspected, and will she stop at nothing to achieve absolute power?
Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Recensione:
"Riveting... Stachniak has uncovered a treasure trove of rich material... The real core of Stachniak's tale is that [Catherine and Elizabeth] are women... Casts light over recent Russian history too, which is exactly what historical fiction should do" (Jane Smiley Globe and Mail)
"A wonderful novel, riven with intrigue and startling details, the sort to savour on a long winter evening" (Daily Telegraph)
"The kind of big busty read that sends you back to the history books" (The Sunday Times)
"Extraordinarily absorbing... will have you on the edge of your seat" (Daily Mail)
"A wonderful tale of the Imperial Russia court in all its glittering glory. Eva Stachniak vividly brings to life the early years of the meek young bride who would become the terrifying, fascinating Catherine the Great" (Kate Williams, author of England's Mistress and Becoming Queen)
Descrizione del libro:
"A wonderful novel, riven with intrigue and startling details, the sort to savour on a long winter evening" (Daily Telegraph)
"The kind of big busty read that sends you back to the history books" (The Sunday Times)
"Extraordinarily absorbing... will have you on the edge of your seat" (Daily Mail)
"A wonderful tale of the Imperial Russia court in all its glittering glory. Eva Stachniak vividly brings to life the early years of the meek young bride who would become the terrifying, fascinating Catherine the Great" (Kate Williams, author of England's Mistress and Becoming Queen)
The epic, sensuous story of Catherine the Great's ruthless rise to power, through the eyes of a young girl groomed as the Empress's spy in 18th Century Russia.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Su questo libro" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
- EditoreDoubleday
- Data di pubblicazione2012
- ISBN 10 0857520539
- ISBN 13 9780857520531
- RilegaturaCopertina rigida
- Numero di pagine464
- Valutazione libreria
Compra usato
Condizioni: buonoThe book has been read but remains... Scopri di più su questo articolo
EUR 0,93
Spese di spedizione:
EUR 5,70
Da: Regno Unito a: U.S.A.
Altre edizioni note dello stesso titolo
I migliori risultati di ricerca su AbeBooks
Foto dell'editore
The Winter Palace (A novel of the young Catherine the Great)
Editore:
Doubleday Books
(2012)
ISBN 10: 0857520539
ISBN 13: 9780857520531
Antico o usato
Paperback
Quantità: 1
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Codice articolo GOR003672907
Compra usato
EUR 0,93
Convertire valuta
Foto dell'editore
The Winter Palace (A novel of the young Catherine the Great)
Editore:
Doubleday 19/01/2012
(2012)
ISBN 10: 0857520539
ISBN 13: 9780857520531
Antico o usato
Rilegato
Quantità: 3
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Condizione: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Codice articolo 7719-9780857520531
Compra usato
EUR 4,23
Convertire valuta
Foto dell'editore
The Winter Palace (A novel of the young Catherine the Great)
Editore:
Doubleday
(2012)
ISBN 10: 0857520539
ISBN 13: 9780857520531
Antico o usato
Rilegato
Quantità: 1
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages. Ex-library book with stamps on the first page, it is also likely to have a small shelf number sticker on the spine. Damaged cover. The cover of is slightly damaged for instance a torn or bent corner. Codice articolo CHL8727255
Compra usato
EUR 2,57
Convertire valuta
Foto dell'editore
The Winter Palace (A novel of the young Catherine the Great)
Editore:
Doubleday
(2012)
ISBN 10: 0857520539
ISBN 13: 9780857520531
Antico o usato
Rilegato
Quantità: 1
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Ex-library book with stamps on the first page, it is also likely to have a small shelf number sticker on the spine. Codice articolo CHL9612946
Compra usato
EUR 2,57
Convertire valuta
Foto dell'editore
The Winter Palace (A novel of the young Catherine the Great)
Editore:
Doubleday 19/01/2012
(2012)
ISBN 10: 0857520539
ISBN 13: 9780857520531
Antico o usato
Rilegato
Quantità: 3
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Condizione: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Codice articolo 6545-9780857520531
Compra usato
EUR 4,23
Convertire valuta
Foto dell'editore
The Winter Palace : A Novel of Catherine the Great
Editore:
Transworld Publishers Limited
(2012)
ISBN 10: 0857520539
ISBN 13: 9780857520531
Antico o usato
Rilegato
Quantità: 1
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Condizione: Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Codice articolo 15460584-20
Compra usato
EUR 5,45
Convertire valuta
Foto dell'editore
The Winter Palace (A novel of the young Catherine the Great)
Editore:
Doubleday
(2012)
ISBN 10: 0857520539
ISBN 13: 9780857520531
Antico o usato
Rilegato
Quantità: 1
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. Codice articolo 2482286
Compra usato
EUR 4,16
Convertire valuta
Foto dell'editore
The Winter Palace (A novel of the young Catherine the Great) Stachniak, Eva
Editore:
Doubleday
(2012)
ISBN 10: 0857520539
ISBN 13: 9780857520531
Antico o usato
Rilegato
Quantità: 1
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Unclipped. Used: Good/Unclipped; Sloped spine. Wear present.Discolouration present.Fold creasing present.Foxing.Scruff marks and small marks present on the front cover and back cover.Scruff mark present at the sides of pages.Small mark present on a few pages.Slight tearing present.Stains present on the front and back cover, at the bottom of a few of the pages. Codice articolo E0195202
Compra usato
EUR 8,73
Convertire valuta