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The last Romanov

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Sourcebooks, Incorporated, 2012 - Fiction - 352 pages

IN A TIME OF RASPUTIN'S MAGIC AND 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.

"A master story teller at the height of her game...weaves history and magic into a riveting page-turner."—Robin Maxwell, bestselling author of Signora da Vinci and The Seceret Diary of Anne Boleyn

"This haunting tale of prophecy and redemption sweeps up into an opulent world of glamour, myth, tragedy and unforgettable humanity."—C.W. Gortner, author of The Confessions of Catherine de Medici

DORA LEVY MOSSANEN is the bestselling author of the widely acclaimed novels Harem and Courtesan, which have been t ran slated into numerous languages, and i s the recipient of the prestigious San Diego Editors' Choice Award. She blogs for the Huffington Post, reviews fiction for the Jewish Journal, and has been featured in various publications.

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A different kind of love story, I think. - Goodreads
Couldn't get into it due to the writing style. - Goodreads
Great storytelling about a tumultuous time. - Goodreads
I also wasn't happy with the ending. - Goodreads
Well-researched also. - Goodreads
My advice: Give it a try and enjoy it for what it is. - Goodreads

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User Review  - Anne - Goodreads

I liked it all and was willing to believe in the story, until the end few chapters. Ms. Mossanen built up a blend of history and fantasy that hinted at witchcraft and star-crossed lovers. Alas, the ... Read full review

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User Review  - JennaMarie - Goodreads

I love books about the Romanovs and this book was just as great as I hoped when I started reading it. It was a great twist, being that it was about someone close to the family who was there with the ... Read full review

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About the author (2012)

Born in Israel and raised in Iran, Dora Levy Mossanen fled to the United States at the onset of the Islamic Revolution. She is the recipient of the San Diego Editor's Choice award and the author of Harem and the international bestseller Courtesan, which have both been translated into numerous languages. She is a regular contributor to the Huffington Post and a graduate of the USC masters of professional writing program. She lives in Beverly Hills, California.

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