The Winter Queen by Sherry D. Ficklin

Author:Sherry D. Ficklin [Ficklin, Sherry D.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Clean Teen Publishing, Inc.

It is with heavy heart that I write to you with news of our king’s passing. He went without much pain, peacefully in his bed. His decree that I take the throne has been honored—for now. It has been made plain to me that I must name your half-nephew Peter as my successor if I hope to remain regent. I suspect that as soon as I agree, my time will be quite short indeed.

I have arranged for you to travel to Holstein-Gottorp, to the land of my kinsmen, to be wed to two of the princes there. It is a small principality, but you will be safe from the reaches of those who will fear your heritage. Petra, my darling, you are to wed the handsome young Sir Charles Frederick, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp. He is a brave man and nephew to the king of Sweden.

Elizabeth, you will marry Charles’ cousin, Charles Augustus, Prince of Eutin. I’m told he is a wise leader and a fair-minded man. I have no doubt you will find safety and happiness in his court. I have sent a carriage and two of my most trusted ladies to accompany you, along with as many gowns and jewels as I could slip out unnoticed. There is also a chest that holds coins, enough to provide your dowries. I only wish I could do more.

Please, go to Germany immediately. I will delay the signing as long as possible, but for your own sakes, you must be beyond Russia’s borders when I do. I wish with all my heart that I might hold my children once more, but I fear it is not to be. If I am able, I will flee and join you there. If not, know that my love goes with you.

I will pray for your happiness, but above all, for your safety.

Catherine R

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