Known as the "Goat Girls," they were shunned by Russian elite for their provincial roots.
Their father married them into the Russian nobility to secure political alliances for Montenegro. The Plot: A Search for an Heir
As Rasputin’s influence grows and he becomes increasingly dangerous, the sisters struggle to regain control before the dynasty falls. The Witches of St Petersburg by Imogen Edwards-Jones Las Brujas De San Petersburgo - Imogen Edwards ...
Las Brujas de San Petersburgo (The Witches of St. Petersburg) by Imogen Edwards-Jones is a historical fiction novel that dives into the dark, mystical underbelly of the Romanov court in its final days. The Real-Life "Black Sisters"
The story centers on two real historical figures: Princesses and Anastasia (Stana) of Montenegro. Known as the "Goat Girls," they were shunned
To seal the deal, the sisters introduce the Tsarina to a wandering holy man— Grigori Rasputin .
Desperate for a male heir, Tsarina Alexandra turns to the sisters' supposed magical powers for help. The Witches of St Petersburg by Imogen Edwards-Jones
They earned the nicknames "The Black Peril" or "Black Sisters" due to their deep interest in mysticism and black magic.