Olga Romanov by Patricia Phenix

Olga Romanov by Patricia Phenix

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This tale of riches to rags describes the story of how Russia's last Grand Duchess, Olga Romanov, barely escaped the Bolshevik revolution with her life, lived on the proceeds of Faberge jewels smuggled out of Russia, and eventually died in relative poverty in a rundown neighbourhood in Toronto.

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Olga Romanov by Patricia Phenix

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.
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ISBN 13 9780140280869
ISBN 10 0140280863
Title Olga Romanov
Author Patricia Phenix
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Year published 2001-01-25
Number of pages 320
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.