Citadels of Fire

Set in 16th-century Russia, this story follows Inga, a maid in the Kremlin, and Taras, a man seeking truth about his mother's death and his rise in favor with Tsar Ivan the Terrible. Amidst danger, shadowy conspiracies, and the tense political and social climate of the Russian Imperial court, they must uncover their pasts and navigate a perilous world to survive. The novel explores themes of courage, secrets, and survival within the oppressive walls of the Kremlin.