This is the story of Anastasia Romanov, a member of Russia’s last imperial family about to be torn apart by the violence of revolution. When the Bolsheviks take control, Anastasia and her family are exiled to Siberia while their future is being decided by rebels. Through the introduction of Sasha, a young guard, Anastasia quickly falls in love and the story becomes historical fiction. Sasha makes a very interesting version of what might have been.
Interesting historical facts:
1. Young Alexis (the brother) suffered from the hereditary debilitating bleeding disorder known as hemophilia. Alexis is one of the best known cases of this rare blood disorder marked by the lack of blood clotting factors in boys.
2. Even though the royal family had a number of pets, Joy, a spaniel, was the only pet known to survive the tragedy and be taken to England to live out her life.
(Teen, ages 12 and up)
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