Eva Stachniak
Author
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
"A lush, engrossing tale of love, deception and scandal in the 18th century French court of King Louis XV. Against the tumult of 18th century France, King Louis XV has tired of courtly intrigues and becomes a connoisseur of innocence. On the grounds of the Palace of Versailles lies Deer Park, a hunting ground that also offers another pleasure: a mansion where his young mistresses are housed. But when these girls first arrive at Deer Park, it is under...
Author
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Her name is Barbara - in Russian, Varvara. Nimble-witted and attentive, she's allowed into the employ of the Empress Elizabeth amid the glitter and cruelty of the world's most eminent court. Under the tutelage of Count Bestuzhev, Chancellor and spymaster, Varvara will learn to listen and to wait for opportunity. That opportunity arrives in a slender young princess from Zerbst named Sophie, a playful teenager destined to become the indomitable Catherine...
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Series
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Formats
Description
Perfect for readers of Hilary Mantel, Alison Weir, and Philippa Gregory, Empress of the Night is Eva Stachniak’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 world’s greatest power, and the sacrifices that made her the most feared and commanding woman of her time.
A critically acclaimed historical drama...
A critically acclaimed historical drama...
Author
Language
English
Description
From the author of The Winter Palace comes Eve Stachniak's first novel about the discovery of secrets and lies that stitch together empires and individual lives. Necessary Lies tells the story of the discovery of secrets and lies that stitch together empires and individual lives. What are the lies we tell ourselves and others that get us through our lives? In the summer of 1981 Anna is suddenly offered the opportunity to study English at McGill University...
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Language
Français
Description
Roman historique acclamé par la critique et propulsé en tête des ventes dans plusieurs pays, Le palais d'Hiver représentait avec brio l'ascension de Catherine la Grande à travers le regard vigilant de son ingénieuse servante Varvara. Dans ce nouveau roman palpitant d'Eva Stachniak, Catherine occupe désormais le devant de la scène alors qu'elle revit sa fascinante accession au trne, son règne sur l'Empire et les sacrifces qui ont fait d'elle...
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Language
Français
Description
Elle s'appelle Barbara, Varvara en russe. Alerte et vive d'esprit, elle est admise au service de l'impératrice Élisabeth, dans l'univers éclatant et cruel de la plus éminente cour du monde. Sous la tutelle du comte Bestoujev, chancelier et maître-espion, Varvara va parfaire son éducation, de l'art de crocheter une serrure à l'acte charnel, apprenant par-dessus tout à écouter - et à saisir l'occasion qui se présente en la personne d'une...