Olga Romanov: Russia's Last Grand Duchess - Softcover

Phenix, Patricia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140280863 ISBN 13: 9780140280869

Publisher: Penguin, 2001

Synopsis

Olga Romanov, Russia's last Grand Duchess was born into the doomed Romanov family in the late nineteenth century, she barely escaped the Bolshevik revolution with her life. This is a true tale of riches to rags. Olga lived on the proceeds of a spectacular cache of Faberge jewels smuggled out of Russia, she eventually died in relative poverty in a run down neighbourhood of Toronto.

About this title

Synopsis:

Olga Romanov lived a life full of romance and danger. Born into the doomed Romanov family in the late 19th century, she barely escaped the Bolshevik Revolution with her life. Never before seen letters and diary entries from Russian archives and family members cast new light on her daring escape across the Crimea, and reveal details of her miserable first marriage and subsequent love affair with the handsome officer who would become her second husband. A true tale of riches to rags, Olga lived on the proceeds of a spectacular cache of Faberge jewels smuggled out of Russia, eventually dying in relative poverty above a hair salon in a run down neighborhood of Toronto. With photographs from surviving descendents and quotes from Olga's own letters, this book brings one of the most illustrious and well-loved figures of Russia's grand imperial court to life.

About the Author:

Patricia Phenix obtained an M.A. from the University of Toronto. She worked as a television producer for Canadian television. She is currently Assistant Editor of the Imperial Russian Journal.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0140280863
• ISBN 13: 9780140280869
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320