Political intrigue abounds....fans of historical fiction based on real people will devour this rich repast.” –Booklist
"Alpsten’s gifts at laying on evocative period detail and engendering empathy for her characters will keep the pages turning." Publishers Weekly
Praise for Tsarina:
“Astonishing...the ultimate Cinderella story.” —Daisy Goodwin, bestselling author of The Fortune Hunter
"A fascinating and extraordinary ride." —Booklist (starred)
“Alpsten shines.” —Publishers Weekly
"As detailed as the jewels and enamel inlay on the creations of Faberge." —Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of The Shoemaker's Wife
“Masterfully researched and beautifully written.” —Nancy Goldstone, author of Rival Queens
“Intrigue, rivalry, and sumptuous decadence leap to vivid life.” —C.W. Gortner, author of The Romanov Empress
Game of Thrones without the dragons.” —Natasha Pulley, author of the international bestseller The Watchmaker of Filigree Street
“Tsarina should come with a health warning—once you start reading, it’s impossible to stop.” —Hannah Rothschild, bestselling author of House of Trelawney
"Alpsten's colourful narrative does full justice to [Catherine's] extraordinary career." —Sunday Times (UK)
"An entertaining romp through the endless intrigue, violence and debauchery of court life." —Mail on Sunday (UK)
"A vivid page-turner of a debut." —The Times (UK)