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She faced criticisms for her personal life from "summary" of Catherine the Great by Robert K. Massie
Catherine's personal life became a subject of intense scrutiny and criticism. Detractors seized upon any opportunity to cast aspersions on her character, using her romantic relationships and liaisons as fodder for gossip and scandal. Her enemies sought to undermine her reputation by highlighting her alleged promiscuity and insinuating that she used her femininity to manipulate those around her. Critics often pointed to Catherine's numerous lovers as evidence of her moral failings, painting her as a scheming and untrustworthy woman who put her own desires above the interests of the state. Rumors and innuendo abounded, with some going so far as to suggest that Catherine engaged in illicit affairs in order to advance her political ambitions. The relentless attacks on her personal life took a toll on Catherine, who found herself constantly having to defend...
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