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Hidden Treasures of the Romanovs: Saving the Royal Jewels
William Clarke has written a book (due to be published in England in September), where he tells the story of how some of the Romanov Jewels were saved. William Clarke is by no means a novice when it comes to researching the history of Russian Imperial Jewels. Former financial editor of the London Times, Clarke has already explored a similar theme in his book “The Lost Fortune of the Tsars”, … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Royals, Russia | Tagged Book Review, Books, Jewellery, Vladimir Palace | 2 Comments“Becoming Queen” by Kate Williams
Picture this. The Prince and Princess of Wales are feuding, much to their families’ dismay. It is quite clear that the marriage has ended, although, thank goodness, the succession is secure. They have produced an heir. But then tragedy strikes in a “King Ralph” moment and the heir is dead. What’s a royal family to do? I’m not talking about the misadventures of Charles and Diana, but about the tragedy … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Royals, The United Kingdom | Tagged Book Review, Charlotte of Wales, Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom | Leave a commentNew Books about Royals and Their Relatives
When I made my last visit to the library, I grabbed a copy of Book Page, “America’s Book Review.” And there’s a few new books that might be of interest to members of the Royal Forums. I haven’t read them and must rely on BP’s reviews, but three might be of interest to you. If you’re in the mood for humor and would like to broaden your knowledge of royal … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Royals | Tagged Book Review, Books | Leave a commentThe Search For Romanov Money: Romanoff Gold by William Clarke
Clarke describes Imperial Russia vividly and delves into the money trail meticulously. The first part of this book is the most interesting. Certain images stayed in my mind: beautiful Meriel Buchanan’s Russian admirer visiting her in a panic after the Revolution, the Tsar’s daughters enjoying their first dances and balls, and the final terrible journey and end of the Royal family. (NB) Reading how Clarke traced the money of the … Continue reading
Posted in Russia | Tagged Book Review, Books, Finances | Leave a commentThe King’s Grace? Or Disgrace?
In her newest novel on the British Royals of the past, Anne Easter Smith chooses to delve into the theoretical existence of a bastard child of Edward IV, Grace, whom she chooses to tell the story of Perkin Warbeck, yet another theoretical child of Edward IV. Perkin Warbeck claimed to be Richard of Shrewsbury and was recognized as such by Margaret of Burgundy, sister to Edward IV, one of the … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Royals, The United Kingdom | Tagged Book Review, Edward IV of England, Perkin Warbeck | Leave a commentThe Humble Grand Duchess: The Last Grand Duchess by Ian Vorres
Ian Vorres’s kind neighbour, a rather charming, little old lady, often invited him in to have a cup of tea. Soon he found out that she was Grand Duchess Olga, the sister of the last Russian Tsar. It was destiny… Vorres, a writer, persuaded her to let him write her biography. Grand Duchess Olga’s life was so dramatic that it remains interesting even though Vorres’s writing is rather straightforward and … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Royals, Russia | Tagged Book Review, Books, Olga Alexandrovna of Russia | 3 Comments