This beautiful softcover edition is in near fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are crisp and unmarked, and the book remains tight, square, and well-preserved. Empress of the Night by Eva Stachniak, published in 2014, is a richly detailed historical novel exploring the life of Catherine the Great. Known for its vivid prose and lyrical style, the book portrays the challenges Catherine faced as a powerful woman in a male-dominated world. Stachniak, a Polish-Canadian author, brings depth and nuance to one of history’s most influential empresses.