The sixteenth century. Europe is shaped by the reigns of Queen Elizabeth I, Mary Stuart, and Catherine de’ Medici. In the Ukrainian lands of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, another remarkable woman rises to power. An age of powerful women begins.

At the heart of political intrigue and military conflict stands the Rusyn-Ukrainian Princess Anna Sokolskaya—a woman of extraordinary courage, intelligence, and determination.

Like nearly every character in this novel, Anna Sokolskaya is a historical figure. She leads military actions, defends fortresses, serves as a trusted agent of the Church, and undertakes secret missions on behalf of Queen Anna Jagiellon, wielding weapons as deftly as she employs her wit and charm. Opposing her are powerful relatives, Muscovite spies, and even King Stefan Batory himself. Her only allies are her brother and a loyal friend. Yet Anna harbors a secret that could destroy everything she holds dear.

Resolute yet compassionate, fearless yet diplomatic, Princess Sokolskaya never hesitates to defend those who have entrusted their lives to her. Above all, she fights for the right to determine her own destiny.

The Lady Knight of the Crown is a historical adventure novel about a woman who refused to remain merely a shadow of her age. It is a compelling story of friendship, love, courage, and devotion to one's homeland.

For a wide readership.

256 pages. Hardcover.