Emperors Candlesticks

In a thrilling tale of espionage and intrigue, a group of Russian anarchists kidnaps a prince in Vienna, setting off a series of unexpected consequences. As the Cardinal dOrsay prepares to transport hollow candlesticks from the Emperor to Princess Marionoff in St. Petersburg, two spies seize the opportunity to use them as secret message carriers into Russia. One is a passionate young idealist entangled in the conspiracy against the prince, while the other is the captivating Madame Demidoff, a cunning agent of the Tsar. When the candlesticks mysteriously vanish at the border, a race ensues for their recovery, revealing that the stakes are higher than either could have imagined—their very lives hang in the balance.