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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

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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

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      • source: Steve Berry, author of The Jefferson Key and The Columbus Affair
      • content: "Crackles with tension and imagination —- an engaging story splashed upon a broad canvas. Mossanen mines an emotional landscape, rich in myth and characterization, offering an innovative perspective on what may have happened to the Romanovs. Savor the magic and enjoy the journey."
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      • source: C.W. Gortner, author of The Confessions of Catherine de Medici
      • content: "The Last Romanov spins a magically laced, bejeweled look at the end of Russia's Romanov family, as seen through the preternatural eyes of the long-lived woman bound to their fate. From the sumptuous halls of the Alexander Palace to the cramped back-alleys of the Jewish ghetto, this haunting tale of prophecy and redemption sweeps us into an opulent world of glamour, myth, tragedy, and unforgettable humanity."
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      • source: Anna Elliott, author of Georgiana Darcy's Diary
      • content: "A lyrical, magical, and utterly captivating story of redemption and the triumph of the human heart. The Last Romanov brings a tumultuous era of history to rich life, and re-creates in sumptuous detail the world of the Imperial Russian court. Darya's story will hold you spellbound."
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      • source: Jenny White, author of the Kamil Pasha mystery series
      • content: "A thrilling, exotic sojourn in the opulent drawing rooms of imperial Russia as the Bolsheviks tighten their noose, recounted by a member of the doomed imperial family's inner circle. Unimaginable luxury and abasement and the magical properties of nature form the backdrop to stories of love and enduring loyalty despite a drumbeat of tragedies. The beautiful, opal-eyed Darya, veiled in butterflies, lives on hope and ambergris to reunite with her lover amid the chaos of the Soviet Union and to discover whether the heir to the Romanov throne survived."
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      • source: Robin Maxwell, bestselling author of Signora da Vinci and The Secret Diary of Anne Boleyn
      • content: "With the assured hand of a master story teller at the height of her game, Mossanen leads us deep into the intimate world of the last Romanovs. She weaves history and magic into a riveting page-turner that brings to life the enduring mystery of a gilded court teeming with unforgettable characters, who interact with history to create a vivid, engrossing tapestry that will haunt the reader long after the last page is turned."
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      • source: Moll Anderson, Lifestyle expert and author of The Seductive Home
      • content: "Engagingly satisfying from start to finish."
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      • source: Seattlepi.com
      • content: "This would be a great book for a reading club or discussion group. The history is real, and the characters are true to life and quite imperial. This is a must have for your library.
        Read more: http://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/blogcritics/article/Book-Review-The-Last-Romanov-by-Dora-Levy-2434195.php#ixzz1iWafeBJ1"
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      • content: "I would recommend this book to the history buff or the fantasy fan. If you enjoy romance, intrigue, history and a bit of fantasy, this is the work that will take you there. With an eye to detail and a strong bit of history, you will be sucked into a story that holds you to the finish"
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      • source: Jonathan Kirsch, The Jewish Journal
      • content: "Deeply rooted in an exotic time and place, ornamented with the observed detail that comes from exhaustive but discerning research, suffused with authentic historical drama, and populated with irresistible men and women who come fully alive on the page, all of which are [Mossanen's] trademarks as a novelist...a master storyteller works her powerful magic yet again."
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      • source: Long and Short Reviews
      • content: "The Last Romanov is a wonderfully well-written read for any lover of history or even just someone who believes in the impossible."
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      • source: Publishers Weekly
      • content: "Mossanen's magical tale recasts familiar material in a modern light and injects pathos into a historic tragedy. "
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      • source: RT Book Reviews
      • content: "Mossanen has a gift for bringing the atmosphere of an era to readers in a mystical, lyrical manner that quietly sweeps the readers away... Truly an intriguing read. 4 Stars "
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      • source: Once Upon a Romance
      • content: "The best sum-up of this incredible story is imaginative, thrilling, interesting, fast-paced - with characters that will have you glued to every page as you relive a historical time period that will always remain the perfect blend of myth, truth and fantasy. Enjoy!"
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      • source: Minding Spot
      • content: "Rarely has a book captivated me the way this one has. The Romanov story has been told several times, but I can assure you never in this fashion. This book offers a fresh perspective as well as a healthy dose of Russian history. Intrigue, romance, violence...you couldn't ask for more. "
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        February 6, 2012
        It is 1991 and Darya Borodina Spiridova is 104 years old. The world of imperial Russia—and the finest days of her life—are long gone. Then a letter from the Russian Nobility Association, a persistent circle of monarchists, arrives at her dilapidated Russian palace, summoning her to a meeting where they propose to fill the void left by communism by reinstating the monarchy. Darya is plunged back into her life in the Romanov court, where she was aunt to czarevich Alexei Nikolaevich, heir apparent to the throne of Russia, who she believes survived and for whom she has spent her life searching. Now, with the Romanov grave discovered sans Alexei’s remains, she must travel to meet a claimant to the throne, whom she believes to be her beloved Alexei. However, her host, Grand Duchess Sophia Sheremetev, demands to hear the story of her opulent youth in the Russian court and its subsequent collapse, before revealing the identity of the possible heir. Through this last act of memory, Darya purges her survivor guilt and regret over her lost family and the long life she has spent trying to find Alexei. Mossanen’s magical tale recasts familiar material in a modern light and injects pathos into a historic tragedy. Agent: Anna Ghosh, Scovil Galen Ghosh Literary Agency.

      • premium: True
      • source: Library Journal
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        March 1, 2012

        In her third novel, Mossanen (Harem; Courtesan) plays up the mysticism that surrounded the Russian imperial court in its final, fateful years. Darya Borodina, a healer and a rumored witch, narrates the tale of a privileged family besieged by politics and revolution. As a friend of the royal family, Darya sets powerful forces in motion when she introduces Rasputin to Empress Alexandra as a possible savior for her ailing son. After surviving the Russian Revolution and the assassination of the royal family, Darya spends the following decades searching for the heir to the throne, Prince Alexis, who she believes was not killed with his family. VERDICT Mossanen gives new life to the familiar Romanov legend with this vividly imagined retelling of historical events. While perhaps too fantastical (no supernaturals, just a wee bit of healing magic) for traditional historical fiction readers, this novel is a good crossover title to recommend to fantasy readers with an interest in magical realism.--Cathy Lantz, Morton Coll. Lib., Cicero, IL

        Copyright 2012 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

      • premium: True
      • source: Booklist
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        April 15, 2012
        Mossanen's sweeping novel focuses on the life and memories of Darya Borodina Spiridova, a Russian orphan brought into the fold of the imperial family. Serving as a caretaker for the young czar Nicholas, she witnessed the height of the Romanov dynasty and the tragedy that befell the family at the hands of the dastardly Rasputin. Now as an old woman, she is tasked with the opportunity to find the lost heir to the Romanov throne and bring prosperity back to the troubled nation. With a plot that ranges from the early twentieth century to the years of perestroika and glasnost, The Last Romanov is an ambitious work. Mossanen peppers her prose with detailed images of palatial opulence and aristocratic indulgence, and the mystical, imaginative plot is grounded in historical fact. A story of redemption, history, and aristocratic intrigue, the novel is reminiscent of Gregory Maguire's and Robin Maxwell's work. For historical-fiction fans and lovers of the mysterious days of the Romanov Empire, this is an indulgent, romantic, and impassioned read.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2012, American Library Association.)

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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...

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