Description 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.
Petersburg is an exquisite historical fiction debut novel filled with lush historical details from the Romanov era..
Brimming with black magic, sex and intrigue, The Witches of St.
For they have not only irrevocably sealed their own fates--but also that of Russia itself.
But when the sisters invoke a spiritual shaman, who goes by the name of Rasputin, the die is cast.
The closer they become to the Tsarina and the royal family, the more their status--and power--is elevated.
Gurus, clairvoyants, holy fools, and charlatans all try their luck.
Promising the Tsarina that they will be able to secure an heir for the Russian dynasty, Militza and Stana hold s ances and experiment with rituals and spells.
After numerous failed attempts to precipitate the birth of a son and heir, the Tsarina is desperate and decides to place her faith in the sisters\' expertise with black magic.
Undeterred, the sisters become resolved to make their mark by falling in with the lonely, depressed Tsarina Alexandra, who--as an Anglo-German--is also an outsider and is not fully accepted by members of the court.
Immediately, Militza and Stana feel like outcasts as the aristocracy shuns them for their provincial ways and for dabbling in the occult.
For their new alliances to the Russian nobility will help secure the future of the sisters\' native country.
Petersburg to be married into senior positions in the Romanov court.
As daughters of the impoverished King of Montenegro, Militza and Stana must fulfill their duty to their father and leave their beloved home for St.
Description 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
