Crown of Shadows (Paperback)

Paperback. nt Petersburg, 1914.The stage is cold, the spotlight unforgiving - but it's the only place she feels alive.Anna is just another face in the corps de ballet at the Imperial Theater. Invisible, replaceable, obedient. Until one rehearsal changes everything. A famed repetiteur notices her. A powerful patron watches from the shadows. And the memory of a vanished ballerina - whose final performance ended in mystery - begins to surface.At the heart of it all is a crown. A delicate diadem once worn by the missing star, now said to be cursed - or enchanted. When Anna finds herself drawn into its legacy, she must decide: will she follow the path of brilliance and danger, or step away into a life of quiet safety with the man who loves her?But the stage does not give up its chosen easily.Crown of Shadows is a sweeping historical novel woven with gothic mystery, forbidden desire, and the sacrifices demanded by art. Perfect for fans of The Phantom of the Opera, The Night Circus, and Elizabeth Kostova's atmospheric storytelling. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.