--- product_id: 316009 title: "The Winter Palace: A Novel of Catherine the Great Paperback – October 23, 2012" brand: "eva stachniak" price: "€ 41.83" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/316009-the-winter-palace-a-novel-of-catherine-the-great-paperback store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Winter Palace: A Novel of Catherine the Great Paperback – October 23, 2012 **Brand:** eva stachniak **Price:** € 41.83 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Winter Palace: A Novel of Catherine the Great Paperback – October 23, 2012 by eva stachniak - **How much does it cost?** € 41.83 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/316009-the-winter-palace-a-novel-of-catherine-the-great-paperback) ## Best For - eva stachniak enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted eva stachniak brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Winter Palace: A Novel of Catherine the Great Paperback – October 23, 2012 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71HV+h1CDSL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars "The Winter Palace: A Novel of Catherine the Great;" by Eva Stachniak *by T***Y on Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2013* "The Winter Palace: A Novel of Catherine the Great" I enjoyed this book. I found it to be well researched, the dialogue and situations plausible and interesting, the plot well developed, and the surroundings (palaces, clothing, countryside, etc) to be a welcome addition to the story. I am a big fan of historical fiction, so I was excited to read this one. I judge this type of fiction by its historical accuracy, how well the story draws me in, the character development, how well the author relates other historical characters or events to the story, how well it is written, and how the writing propels me through the story. Stachniak does a pretty good job in nearly all of these areas, but the story does drag at times. I liked it well enough, though, to want to read the sequel to this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars An enabler always lies behind power *by S*** on Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2019* The author weaves a story that combines historical fact with plausible fiction. Rulers require assistance and loyalty. Shrewd rulers listen to many voices and are diligent about those they believe. The book is a story told from a loyal servant’s perspective and of her life. Barbara, an orphaned Polish book binder’s daughter serves in Empress Elizabeth’s Russian court, befriending Sophie who would become Catherine the Great. Barbara becomes an important “tongue” who makes choices regarding her loyalties in a game where life itself is the prize. The book is captivating. The decisions and consequences were written with knowledge and plausibility. The author provides a believable bridge to the known facts of the cruel reign of Elizabeth and the rise of Catherine within the framework of a tale of a strong woman. ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars Good read, but lacking in intrigue *by T***R on Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2012* The Winter Palace is about Catherine the Great's rise to power in Russia, although her actual rise and rule is only about the last 10% of the book. It is also the tale of a faithful servant, Varvara, who is employed at a young age as a servant/spy in the palace. It is heavy with themes of friendship, family, love, deceit, and betrayal.This book is not one you can just pick up to read and stroll on through. It does require some thought (deep at times) and close attention to detail. It is not uncommon for a single sentence to prove important three chapters later. It is well-written, but not 100% engaging. At times I felt a bit bored, but at others I was turning the pages with anticipation. All in all, I just feel lukewarm about this book. It is a good historical fiction read, but mostly lacking in intrigue. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/316009-the-winter-palace-a-novel-of-catherine-the-great-paperback](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/316009-the-winter-palace-a-novel-of-catherine-the-great-paperback) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-24*