Crown of Ice: The Girlhood of Catherine the Great : Young Adult Historical Fiction (Reigning Teens)

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💎 From unwanted princess to one of the most powerful rulers in history…At just fourteen, Sophie of Anhalt-Zerbst was sent to Russia as a political pawn, destined to marry the erratic and cruel Grand Duke Peter. But Sophie was never meant to be a mere consort. With intelligence, ambition, and an iron will, she transformed herself into Catherine, embracing Russian culture, winning over the nobility, and mastering the treacherous court of the Romanovs.When Empress Elizabeth dies, Peter ascends the throne—and his reign is an unmitigated disaster. Alienating the army, mocking Russia’s traditions, and humiliating his wife, he makes one fatal mistake: he underestimates Catherine.With the Imperial Guard, the Russian Orthodox Church, and the people behind her, Catherine stages one of history’s most daring coups. Overthrowing her own husband, she takes the throne not as a figurehead, but as Empress of Russia in her own right—and she will stop at nothing to shape an empire that will remember her name.📖 Crown of Ice is a gripping YA historical novella in the bestselling Reigning Teens series, a sister series to Daily Life Through the Ages. Perfect for fans of royal intrigue, historical fiction, and powerful women who defied expectations.⚔️👑 For readers who love:✅ Strong female protagonists✅ Courtly intrigue & political power plays✅ Real-life history with a thrilling narrative✅ The rise of an underestimated girl who became a legend✨ They sent her to be a bride. She became an Empress. ✨ Read more