{"product_id":"9780552777988","title":"The Winter Palace","description":"Author: Stachniak, Eva\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780552777988\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 16 Jan 2013\u003cbr\u003ePages: 512 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe epic, sensuous story of Catherine the Great's ruthless rise to power, through the eyes of a young girl groomed as the Empress's spy in 18th Century Russia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Vavara, a young Polish orphan, arrives at the glittering, dangerous court of the Empress Elizabeth in St Petersburg, she is schooled in skills ranging from lock-picking to love-making, learning above all else to stay silent - and listen. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen Sophie, a vulnerable young princess, arrives from Prussia as a prospective bride for the Empress's heir. Set to spy on her, Vavara soon becomes her friend and confidante, and helps her navigate the illicit liaisons and the treacherous shifting allegiances of the court. But Sophie's destiny is to become the notorious Catherine the Great. Are her ambitions more lofty and far-reaching than anyone suspected, and will she stop at nothing to achieve absolute power?","brand":"Print on demand - Ships in 1 to 3 months","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67445850308766,"sku":"UBD-9780552777988","price":47.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780552777988.jpg?v=1790748919","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780552777988","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}