Katerina Alexandrovna, the young Duchess of Oldenburg, otherwise know by her nickname "Katiya," spends her time like any ordinary teenager in her aristocratic position in late nineteenth century Russia would - attending the Smolny Institute for girls, dancing at balls, and waiting to become betrothed. However, her own dreams conflict with women's roles in Russia under the rule of the tsar. Katiya longs to pursue a career in medicine, which is not much of a secret to anyone who knows her; however, she does conceal a darker secret that she discovered as a young child: she is a powerful necromancer with the ability to raise the dead. She has tried to keep this hidden from everyone, including her family, but when others learn of her gift, they want to harness it and use it to to their own evil advantage. This is a story about Russia, based in well-researched history, that spins a tale of magical powers, light and dark faerie courts, and legends of blood drinkers...who may continue to exist beyond one's imagination after all.
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Recommended Grade Level: 5-12
Genres: Historical Fantasy Fiction
Pages: 400
Series: The Katerina Trilogy
This book review was written by Adult Services Librarian, Chryssi Gumina.
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