![]() ![]() In the present day, a fishing boat off the coast of Alaska salvages a coffin from the icy waters. Masello deftly melds the story of what happens during and after the Revolution with the main story set in the present, providing one possible scenario for how one of the Romanovs could have escaped, and the deadly, unforeseen consequences that followed. For years, there have been rumors that some members of the Romanov line escaped execution and survived to secretly carry on the lineage. The family reigned from the 17th century until 1917, when the monarchy was overthrown during the February Revolution and the family was executed. The House of Romanov was the second and final imperial dynasty to rule over Russia. ![]() In case you are one of the five people on the plante who are not aware of the story of the Romanovs, here is a brief summary. At least five books that I have read in the last nine months have referenced the family in one way or another, often as a major plot point. ![]() In recent years, the subject seems to have grown even more prevalent. The mystery surrounding the Romanovs has long been a popular subject for fiction writers. ![]()
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