Author Ellen Alpsten discusses her sweeping novel about the Russian ruler Catherine I, Tsarina.
For her interview with Reading Group Choices, Ellen Alpsten talks about what captured her imagination about Catherine I’s story, Russia past and present, the many sources of research and inspiration, and what’s in store for the sequel…
Reading Group Choices: You mention that you first came across Catherine’s story when you were 13, and knew you had to tell it. Did you have the notion to be a writer that young?
Ellen Alpsten: True – the fascinating story of Catherine I of Russia had never left me,
