![]() ![]() ![]() Historical fiction fans will not want to miss C.W. I received an advanced copy of this book from Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine through NetGalley.ĥ huge stars to The Romanov Empress! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Lovers of historical fiction, especially Russian history shouldn’t miss this. This is a story of power, of love, of family, revolution and war from the height of Romanovs to their fall. His dying wish that she would marry his younger brother Alexander seals her fate as she marries “Sasha”, grows accustomed to the opulent life that the court offers, falls in love with her husband and Russia. ![]() She was spirited, intelligent, beautiful, stubborn, a devout wife and mother and a woman whose place in Russian history is firm, heeding her mother’s advice that, “Even from behind the throne, a woman can rule.”Ī Danish Princess from a royal family of not much means, she was not accustomed to all of the amenities of royalty until her father’s fate changes, but more importantly hers as she is engaged to be married to Tsarevich Nicholas, Nixa until he succumbs to meningitis. It’s the story of the Romanov dynasty, but in essence it’s Maria Feodorovna’s story. ![]() I wish I could think of words better than compelling and dramatic to describe this book, but in truth it is these things. It’s compelling and dramatic and a fabulous way to read history through C.W. This is a journey through Russian history from 1862 - 1918, the court of the Romanovs, who considered themselves ordained by God to rule. ![]()
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