The Witches of St. Petersburg

A tale of magic, intrigue, and royal ambition

Imogen Edwards-Jones author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:4th Apr '19

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The Witches of St. Petersburg cover

Set in early 20th-century Russia, The Witches of St. Petersburg follows two princesses who help the Tsarina in her quest for a male heir amidst political turmoil.

In The Witches of St. Petersburg, readers are transported to the opulent yet turbulent world of early 20th-century Russia. Princesses Anastasia and Militza, known for their enchanting beauty and mystical abilities, form an unlikely friendship with the reclusive Tsarina Alexandra. As Alexandra grapples with the societal pressures to bear a male heir, the sisters use their psychic gifts to assist her in this desperate pursuit. Their bond grows amidst the backdrop of a country on the brink of revolution, where luxury and despair coexist in stark contrast.

The narrative unfolds against the lavish settings of the Imperial court, where the excesses of the aristocracy clash with the struggles of the common people. Starvation and unrest simmer in the streets of St. Petersburg, while within the palaces, a different kind of turmoil brews. The princesses, in a bold move, introduce the enigmatic Rasputin to the court, hoping to alter the fate of the Romanov family. Their involvement leads to a series of events filled with love, betrayal, and the supernatural, revealing the intertwined destinies of those in power and those who seek to influence it.

The Witches of St. Petersburg is a captivating tale of sisterhood, ambition, and the dark allure of magic. It explores the complexities of loyalty and the lengths to which individuals will go to secure their desires, all set against a backdrop of historical upheaval. This richly woven story invites readers to delve into a world where glamour and danger lurk at every turn.

Sumptuous, sexy and haunting. I adored this novel -- Santa Montefiore
With precision and razor-sharp accuracy... A brilliant take on the historical novel' -- Candace Bushell
Richly imagined... A rip-roaring read -- Daisy Goodwin
Sumptuous historical saga of intrigue and black magic in the time of Rasputin * i Newspaper *
I couldn't put it down. If you're buying a book this winter, make sure it's this one -- Claudia Winkleman
Historical fiction always works best when it’s based on truth, and the big beating heart of this epic is the Russian Empire * Heat *
The Russian Empire in its twilight days is the richly evoked setting for this intriguing tale of love and betrayal... [Edwards-Jones] brings her shrewd eye for the less savoury aspects of elite circles to this tense and gripping novel' * The Lady *
This breathtaking historical tale vividly brings to life the collapse of the Russian Empire... Bewitchingly written, with dramatic pace and scene-setting descriptions' * Woman's Own *
A rollicking read * Good Housekeeping. *
This heady historical tale whisks readers straight to the heart of the Romanov court * Irish Mail on Sunday, Books of the Year. *
This breathtaking historical tale brings to life the collapse of the Russian Empire, taking true events and casting them in a mystical light... The intrigue of the Russian court really springs from the page in this bewitchingly written novel, with well-established characters and setting descriptions' * Woman *

ISBN: 9781788544047

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448 pages