Evelyn Anthony - Royal intrigue

Royal Intrigue: A Tale of Power, Passion, and Betrayal in the Court of Catherine the Great

Step back in time to the opulent yet treacherous world of 18th-century Russia, where the shadows of power dance with the whispers of intrigue. **Royal Intrigue**, a masterful historical novel by Evelyn Anthony, plunges us into the heart of the drama surrounding Catherine the Great and her troubled son, Paul. Catherine, the formidable Empress, reigns with an iron fist, her ambition fueled by an insatiable thirst for control. Her son Paul, however, is a different breed altogether. A man marked by misfortune, he is plagued by an unshakeable sense of inadequacy and an almost crippling obsession with his own grandeur. His erratic behavior and unpredictable actions make him a constant thorn in his mother's side, a threat to her carefully constructed power structure. The narrative unfolds with the precision of a master chess player, each move calculated to reveal the depths of their complex and often volatile relationship. We witness the bitter conflict between mother and son, a clash of wills and ideologies that unfolds against the backdrop of the Russian court. The tension is palpable, every word a potential weapon, every glance a silent declaration of war. As the story progresses, Paul's fate hangs precariously in the balance. Catherine, ever the shrewd strategist, holds his future in her hands. Will she allow him to claim the throne, or will she succumb to the whispers of her enemies and eliminate him as a potential threat? Evelyn Anthony masterfully weaves together historical detail with gripping fictional narrative, bringing to life the grandeur and brutality of the Russian court. With a keen eye for character development and a masterful grasp of the political machinations of the era, Anthony paints a vivid portrait of a time when ambition, love, and betrayal intertwined in a deadly game of power. **Evelyn Anthony** was a renowned author of historical fiction, known for her meticulous research and captivating storytelling. Her works transport readers to bygone eras, offering a glimpse into the lives and struggles of those who shaped history.

Wydawnictwo	Century
data wydania	14 sierpnia 1986
ISBN	9780712695268
liczba stron	256
kategoria	historyczna
język	angielski