After the death of Peter the Great, the era of palace coups begins — a time of intrigue and power struggles. Little Elizabeth understands that the world is not a wish-granting factory. She is not destined to become the queen of France, as Louis XV breaks all past agreements following Peter I's death. In the Russian Empire, a fierce struggle for the throne ensues, and no one even jokingly considers the candidacy of the young princess.

THE EMPRESSES