Season Overview

Spring 1774, Catherine's reign was under threat from four sides at once. There is a war with Turkey, which can turn into either a successful peace or a crushing defeat for Russia. Princess Tarakanova, the self-proclaimed daughter of Elizabeth Petrovna, appears in Paris, Yemelyan Pugachev's rebellion flares up in Russia, a conspiracy is brewing in the palace - Catherine's enemy in the battle for the throne may be her own son, daughter-in-law or former favorite. The crown of the Russian Empire is in danger...