From the Publisher
Even if you are not a Russian scholar like Imogen Edwards-Jones, you will immediately be drawn into this true-life tale of two little known Montenegrin princesses who ruled Russian society at the turn of the last century, befriended Nicholas and Alexandra and the most famous man in Russia—the sexually rapacious Rasputin. With precision and razor-sharp accuracy, Edwards-Jones chronicles their lives—right up to the chilling last scene which will have you heading straight to Wikipedia. Quite simply, a brilliant take on the historical novel.” — Candace Bushnell, bestselling author of Sex and the City
“Readers fascinated with the Romanovs and this tumultuous period in Russian history will be enthralled by this deliciously dark and memorable novel.” — Publishers Weekly
“Court intrigue, mysterious black magic, and tense political drama keep the pages turning and the thrills coming. Sure to delight history buffs and dark fantasy lovers alike. “ — Kirkus Reviews
“With swashbuckling fervor, journalist and author Imogen Edwards-Jones blends themes of power, magic, and sex in her new novel, The Witches of St. Petersburg, creating a florid portrait of the last decade of the Romanov era.” — Washington Independent Review of Books
Candace Bushnell
Even if you are not a Russian scholar like Imogen Edwards-Jones, you will immediately be drawn into this true-life tale of two little known Montenegrin princesses who ruled Russian society at the turn of the last century, befriended Nicholas and Alexandra and the most famous man in Russia—the sexually rapacious Rasputin. With precision and razor-sharp accuracy, Edwards-Jones chronicles their lives—right up to the chilling last scene which will have you heading straight to Wikipedia. Quite simply, a brilliant take on the historical novel.”
Washington Independent Review of Books
With swashbuckling fervor, journalist and author Imogen Edwards-Jones blends themes of power, magic, and sex in her new novel, The Witches of St. Petersburg, creating a florid portrait of the last decade of the Romanov era.
Candace Bushnell
Even if you are not a Russian scholar like Imogen Edwards -Jones, you will immediately be drawn into this true-life tale of two little known Montenegrin princesses who ruled Russian society at the turn of the last century, befriended Nicholas and Alexandra and the most famous man in Russia—the sexually rapacious Rasputin. With precision and razor-sharp accuracy, Edwards-Jones chronicles their lives -- right up to the chilling last scene which will have you heading straight to Wikipedia. Quite simply, a brilliant take on the historical novel.”
