The Romanov Bride (Audiobook)

from wagner.sarah35

A fascinating look at the Grand Duchess Elisabeth, sister of the last Tsarina Alexander, whose husband was brutally assassinated in Moscow twelve years before the Russian Revolution. Following her husband's death, Elisabeth turned away from her extravagant Imperial lifestyle and founded a convent...

from nellista

The Russian Revolution saw the established Russian society swept away. With those at the top, the ruling Romanov family feeling the brunt of ill-feeling from the downtrodden peasant population. The story is narrated by Pavel, a peasant turned revolutionary, and Ella, Grand Duchess Elizabeth, the ...

from briandrewz

An expertly weaved tale that leaves the reader anxious for more. I admit to being of two minds when first reading this novel. I had heard conflicting things about it. The title, itself, doesn't seem to fit the book, as it is really not just about Grand Duchess Elisabeth Feodorovna, but also about...

from nycbookgirl

This book was not at all what I was imagining it to be. And that's really not a bad thing. I guess the "bride" in the title and the synopsis made me think it was going to be more fiction than historical...or maybe more romance. That is not the case. Here's what it's about: There are always two si...

from nycbookgirl

This book was not at all what I was imagining it to be. And that's really not a bad thing. I guess the "bride" in the title and the synopsis made me think it was going to be more fiction than historical...or maybe more romance. That is not the case. Here's what it's about: There are always two si...