Happy free eBook Friday with this history mystery novel that evokes the bleak cold tundra of Russia and their royal family. It’s a mystery that has fascinated people for years. Did anyone escape or did the Romanov Dynasty die out when the peasants overthrew the royal family on that deadly night. Will we ever truly know when people are still debating theories about the grassy knoll!
So don’t forget to download this novel before Free Nook Friday ends!
“Mossanen’s magical tale recasts familiar material in a modern light and injects pathos into a historic tragedy.” – Publishers Weekly
Today’s Free Fridays selection, Dora Levy Mossanen’s The Last Romanov, captures the infamous Russian imperial tragedy in a fresh, evocative new way.
With a history of bloody murder and a missing heir, the Romanov dynasty has long captivated history fans. In this fictional tale, Massanen introduces an old woman, Darya, who reflects on long-ago painful events that she blames herself for. Her actions may have set into motion the deed that led to Romanov heir Prince Alexei’s disappearance. She’s never stopped believing she may have been at fault, and still maintains hope that the heir survived.
In an intricate tale that weaves past and present, Mossanen explores a fascinating historical event in human and personal terms.
Once you’ve finished The Last Romanov, be sure to explore Mossanen’s other wonderful novels.
Free Fridays Recommends
Each week, we ask our featured author to recommend a book or author that you may want to check out. Since authors are such passionate readers themselves, we thought you might like to find out what they love to read, too! Here’s what Dora recommends:
I am a voracious reader of well-researched historical novels that grab me by the hand and lead me on an authentic journey of discovery to exciting times and places. The Greatest Knight by Elizabeth Chadwick is such a book. From the first page, it felt as if I was living the gripping life of William Marshal, who was nearly hanged as a small boy. Yet, he managed to survive the dangerous political landscape of the court of Henry II, survive an accusation of having an affair with the young king’s wife, go on to conquer endless insurmountable obstacles to become the champion of the tourney circuits and one of the most admired Medieval Knights of the twelfth century. You will love this moving story of love, deceit, endless rivalries, and one man’s scandalous journey to rise to unimaginable ranks.
[Editors note: The Greatest Knight is currently just $2.99]
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Humor
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Advice & How-to
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