The Race to Save the Romanovs

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Investigating the murder of the Russian Imperial Family, Helen Rappaport uncovers the international plots aimed at saving them, exploring why these efforts failed and who was responsible. The Romanovs' execution in July 1918 shocked the world, and its repercussions are still felt today. In contemporary Russia, the Revolution is deemed a crime, and the centenary of the Imperial Family's massacre will be marked with significant ceremonies, contrasting the muted recognition of the Revolution's anniversary. While the murder has been extensively covered, the various behind-the-scenes attempts to rescue the family have not been thoroughly examined. Rappaport challenges the long-held belief that King George V alone bears the blame for their fate, arguing that responsibility should be shared. The quest for asylum for the Tsar and his family was fraught with political, logistical, and geographical obstacles during a time of war in Europe. Drawing on new, previously unseen sources from archives in the U.S., Russia, Spain, and the U.K., Rappaport presents a compelling narrative of near misses and close calls, culminating in a poignant conclusion. Her up-to-date research promises to redefine the understanding of the Romanovs' tragic fate.