Meriel Buchanan Books

Meriel Buchanan, daughter of the last British Ambassador to Imperial Russia, was a British memorialist who chronicled her experiences during that tumultuous era. Her writings delve into the intricate social and political currents of the Russian Empire in its final years. Buchanan offers a unique vantage point on court life and the dramatic events leading to revolution. Her prose captures personal encounters while illuminating the broader historical context with sensitivity and insight.