Adult Fiction - Gortner
A fictional account of Maria Feodorovna, born a Danish princess and married to the Romanov heir. Her father-in-law, Alexander II, enacts liberal policies such as the abolition of serfdom. Upon his assassination, her husband becomes Tsar Alexander III and retaliates against any opposition. A tale that spans three emperors, The Romanov Empress explores power, revolution, and family dynamics.