While many works about the Romanov family discusses their unfortunate demise in 1918, this particular one chooses to focus more on the lives of each of the Romanov daughters. Maria, Anastasia, Tatiana, and Olga were generally well thought of by those around them. I really enjoyed the look into their personalities as individuals, rather than tragic murdered historical figures. This book featured personal correspondence that really left an impression about what they were like as people.

Helen Rappaport is a noted historian of Russian history. She has authored several book about Imperial Russia, all of which are exquisitely researched. Her attention to detail and her ability to tell the story in a way that grips and educated the reader are something that I appreciate immensely. I think I have one book left to read of hers, and I am greatly looking forward to it. If you are interested in the Romanov family, I would strongly recommend her books on the subject.