Even now in 2012, one of the greatest mysteries has been the fate of Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov of Russia, the last of four daughters born to the Tsar Nikolas and his wife Alexandra. After the tragic execution of the Russian Royal family in 1918, officials were never able to recover the remains of Anastasia. Tales of her supposed escape from Russia have gripped thousands for decades, fueling speculation that a daughter of Russia’s last sovereign ruler survived the revolution that destroyed her immediate family.
June 18th marks what would be the 111th birthday of Her Imperial Highness Anastasia Romanov. In honor of the lost Duchess, Sourcebooks is giving away a print copy of THE LAST ROMANOV by Dora Levy Mossanen.
In a time of Rasputin's magic and the Romanov mystery, a young girl finds herself at the heart of the Royal Family.
She was an orphan, ushered into the royal palace on the prayers of her majestry. Yet, decades later, her time spent in the embrace of the Romanovs haunts her still. Is she responsible for those murderous events that changed everything?
If only she can find the heir, maybe she can put together the broken pieces of her own past-maybe she can hold on to the love she found. Bursting to life with the rich and glorious marvels of Imperial Russia, The Last Romanov is a magical tale of second chances and royal blood.
In a time of Rasputin's magic and the Romanov mystery, a young girl finds herself at the heart of the Royal Family.
She was an orphan, ushered into the royal palace on the prayers of her majestry. Yet, decades later, her time spent in the embrace of the Romanovs haunts her still. Is she responsible for those murderous events that changed everything?
If only she can find the heir, maybe she can put together the broken pieces of her own past-maybe she can hold on to the love she found. Bursting to life with the rich and glorious marvels of Imperial Russia, The Last Romanov is a magical tale of second chances and royal blood.
To enter the giveaway,
1. Leave a comment about Russia - what do you know about its history and culture?
I had the privilege of visiting St. Petersburg and Moscow in 1995. Both cities were beautiful and on the verge of something greater with the fall of the Soviet Union.
I had the privilege of visiting St. Petersburg and Moscow in 1995. Both cities were beautiful and on the verge of something greater with the fall of the Soviet Union.
2. This giveaway is open to US residents only.
3. Comments are open through Saturday, June 23, 10 pm in Hawaii. I'll post the winner on Sunday, June 24.
Mahalo,
Kim in Hawaii
Great post Kim !
ReplyDeleteI visited St. Petersburg on two days and had two different tour guides. What a contrast they were. One spouted the company line while the other was quite caustic. Beautiful palaces - lots of money invested.
ReplyDeleteI understand that Russian is one of the hardest win this book. Please enter me in the contest.
ReplyDeleteI would love to visit St Petersburg for the art.
ReplyDeleteI've loved reading about Russia for years... While I've never visited there, I've seen some Fabrege art in England.. The craftmanship was fantastic..
ReplyDeleteI've never been and what I do know is from either history books or historicals and a few movies like Dr. Zhivago. I'd love to learn more.
ReplyDeleteThis is so fasinating! I have never been outside of the US, but would love to travel one day. The history is so amazing.
ReplyDeleteMel
I really don't know too much about Russia. I've only read a few novels set there and, of course, you hear things on tv. I'd love to read this book!
ReplyDeleteYou really have been able to see the world!
ReplyDeleteRussian history has always seemed so sad, their people so oppressed. So I can see why they hold onto this story and (seemingly) believe that Anastasia got out alive. They need something good to hope for.
I don't know much about Russia, would like to visit St. Petersburg or Moscow. I've read a few novels (mostly spy)that are set in Russia. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeletei don't know all that much about Russia, except for TheColdWar......
ReplyDeletethank you for the giveaway!!
I don't know much about Russia, but I do like the music from The Hunt for Red October!
ReplyDeleteI know a little about Russia.
ReplyDeleteI've always been fascinated with the Anastasia story. I use to love the romantic notion that she was still alive.
ReplyDeletenot hardly anything but its really cold
ReplyDeleteblackroze37@yahoo.com
I have always wondered is the Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov of Russia did survive and where she went. I would love to read this story.
ReplyDeleteI have seen photos of both St. Petersburg and Moscow and they are beautiful cites with great history.
misskallie2000 at yahoo dot com
I don't know much about Russia, but I love watching documentaries about Rasputin and the Romanovs and Anastasia
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