This author is a historian specializing in the Romanov dynasty and British and European royalty. Her works delve into the captivating world of Russia's imperial family and European royal houses, exploring themes of history, power, and the personal lives of rulers. Her approach blends meticulous historical research with compelling narrative, bringing the lives and intrigues of those who shaped European history to vivid life for readers. She illuminates the complexities of royal lineages and their impact on the world in an accessible and engaging manner.
Prince Felix Youssoupov was heir to the richest fortune in Russia, and husband to Princess Irina Romanov. He was also involved in the murder of the notorious Rasputin, but protected from prosecution by his Romanov connection. Using recently unearthed sources, this book explores the story of this colourful pair, shedding new light on their lives.
New B-format paperback - Alexander III called Victoria 'a pampered, sentimental, selfish old woman,' while to her he was a sovereign whom she could not regard as a gentleman. But the Queen's son and two of her granddaughters married Romanovs.
Mathilde Kschessinska (1872-1971) was the mistress of three Russian Grand Dukes and the greatest ballerina of her generation. She is in almost every book about the Romanovs, but so many myths surround her that she has become the stuff of legend. After her own memoirs, this title aims to reveal the real story by looking at what she did not say.