What is "astasia"

Usage examples of "astasia".

Gavril Andar looked up from unpacking his oil paints and saw Altessa Astasia Orlova in the doorway.

The stench of tar, the creak of timbers, the splash of the swell of an ice-cold sea, the incessant rocking all told him he was still a prisoner on the Azhkendi vessel, sailing ever farther away from Astasia by the hour.

Now she was sure of it: Astasia Orlova entertained genuine feelings for Gavril.

All his dreams of a life with Astasia Orlova now seemed like a cruel delusion.

Out of the mists he thought he glimpsed Astasia, hovering like a Snow Spirit, dark eyes staring down at him in horror and loathing.

Elysia looked up from her packing to see Astasia, back pressed against the door as though to prevent anyone from entering.

The Grand Duke and Duchess were at dinner in their private apartments with Astasia, Vassian, and other court officials.

All his own troubles forgotten, Gavril could only think of Astasia, alone and in desperate need of comfort, mourning the loss of her beloved brother.

Shi must find out where in the palace Astasia was installed, and beg he protection.

By the time Astasia reached the musical squirrel and the bumblebee, Karila was yawning, and long before the swan princess made her appearance, the little girl had fallen asleep.

Beyond Kari and Astasia, the fuses gleamed brighter in the shadows, the waiting soldiers hovering nervously, waiting for the command to fire.

And then Astasia saw her freeze, stabbing her finger at an upper window.

Andar looked up from unpacking his oil paints and saw Altessa Astasia Orlova in the doorway.

Eventually they had put her in the second carriage with Astasia, her governess Eupraxia, and the ancient Countess Ilyanova who was deaf as a post.

Tielen soldiers everywhere: lining the quay as Astasia disembarked, guarding the Water Gate, and patrolling the outer walls where the rebels had smashed down the iron railings as they stormed the palace.