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Title: The Lost Crown
Author: Sarah Miller
Release Date: June 14, 2011
Publisher: Atheneum
Synopsis (from Goodreads)-
Olga, Tatiana, Maria, and Anastasia. Like the fingers on a hand--first headstrong Olga; then Tatiana, the tallest; Maria the most hopeful for a ring; and Anastasia, the smallest. These are the daughters of Tsar Nicholas II, grand dutchesses living a life steeped in tradition and priviledge. They are each on the brink of starting their own lives, at the mercy of royal matchmakers. The summer of 1914 is that precious last wink of time when they can still be sisters together--sisters that link arms and laugh, sisters that share their dreams and worries, and flirt with the officers of their imperial yacht.
But in a gunshot the future changes for these sisters and for Russia.
As World War I ignites across Europe, political unrest sweeps Russia. First dissent, then disorder, mutiny, and revolution. For Olga, Tatiana, Maria and Anastasia, the end of their girlhood together is colliding with the end of more than they ever imagined.
At the same time hopeful and hopeless, naive and wise, the voices of these sisters become a chorus singing the final song of Imperial Russia. Impeccably researched and utterly fascinating, this novel by acclaimed author Sarah Miller recounts the final days of Imperial Russia with lyricism, criticism and true compassion.
My Thoughts-
The Lost Crown is the incredible retelling of the tragic story of the Romanov sisters. It is told from the points of views of the 4 Romanov Sisters, Olga, Tatiana, Anastasia, and Maria, who each have their own voice throughout the novel. It's definitely interesting to really get to know the girls behind the common (and tragic) tale of The Romanov Sisters. Though sometimes slightly confusing, Sarah Miller does a great job of outlining each characters personality making you quite attached to them. And Although the Romanov sisters lived a long time ago, you can actually relate to them which was something I didn't expect when I first picked up the book.
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I read The Lost Crown, and adored it! The writing was so vivid, and story was amazing as well. I agree with you, Meredith, that it can be a bit confusing! At some times in the book, I sort of had to recollect myself. :) But, overall I really enjoyed the read!
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