You might also be interested in I Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhawn about the youngest Romanov sister.Ĭontent Consideration: a family under house arrest, a murder, graphic hospital scenes, a family fearing their execution Recommended: I enthusiasticly recommend The Last Grand Duchess for fans of well-researched and well-written historical fiction and for those who are fascinated with the Romanov family and Russian history.

Olga and her sisters were extremely loyal to their closeknit family as they face betrayal, poor decisions by parents, pressure from extended family, a controversial family friend, a sickly brother, political unrest, house arrest, and romance. It’s handled as delicately as possible and stops short of the actual execution.įamily Dynamics: I enjoy a story with complicated family dynamics. Fear of a graphic ending need not discourage you from reading this story.

The Ending (***Spoilers***): I’m grateful that the author relayed the ending in the broadest of terms without graphic details ( you can read those on Wikipedia). I enjoyed the many vivid details the author used to portray their life and the dangerous circumstances. This was an interesting reading experience because I felt I guarded against becoming too attached to this tragic family because I know their future. Well Written and Researched: Readers who enjoy Russian history will appreciate the historical details, well-drawn characters, and excellent writing. As Olga divides her time between suitors, home, elegant ballrooms, and hospitals, she and the family face increasing danger from political unrest and home confinement. Often present is Grigori Rasputin, a controversial priest and friend of the tsarina. We hear about Olga’s sheltered life living with her parents and siblings. The Last Grand Duchess is the story of Olga Romanov and the Romanov family in their last years. Thanks #NetGalley for my complimentary eARC of #TheLastGrandDuchess upon my request.

Welcome to my stop on the Harlequin Trade Press Publishing’s 2022 Winter Blog Tour for Historical Fiction. *This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Genre/Categories/Setting: Historical Fiction, Family Drama, Russia, the Romanovs

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