The Romanov Bride(ISBN=9780143115076)

　　The bestselling tale of Romanov intrigue from the author of "The Kitchen Boy" Book groups and historical fiction buffs have made Robert Alexanderas two previous novels word-of-mouth favorites and national bestsellers. Set against a backdrop of Imperial Russiaas twilight, "The Romanov Bride" has the same enduring appeal. The Grand Duchess Elisavyetaas story begins like a fairy taleaa German princess renowned for her beauty and kind heart marries the Grand Duke Sergei of Russia and enters the Romanovas lavish court. Her husband, however, rules his wife as he does Moscowawith a cold, hard fist. And, after a peaceful demonstration becomes a bloodbath, the fires of the revolution link Elisavyetaas destiny to that of Pavelaa young Bolshevikaforever.