![]() Often seen as a unit (hence the OTMA), the sisters come across with very distinct personalities in this book. Helen Rappaport has done an outstanding job of documenting the lives of Olga, Tatiana, Maria and Anastasia Romanov (OTMA). ![]() The Romanov Sisters by Helen Rappaport brings them vividly to life and tells the largely unknown story of these young women, who were the Princess Dianas and Kate Middletons of their day, played out against the backdrop of Nicolas' and Alexandra's obsession with a male heir, their mother's religious mania, their baby brother's hemophilia, Rasputin, and oh, yes, the Russian Revolution (Judi S). But from there, any resemblance to a traditional fairy tale ends. Once upon a time there were four princesses: Olga, Tatiana, Maria, and Anastasia. Why is this compelling account of Olga, Tatiana, Maria and Anastasia tugging at readers' heartstrings? ![]() Drawing extensively on previously unseen or unpublished letters, diaries and archival sources, as well as private collections, The Romanov Sisters presents a new take on the lives of the four sisters.īookBrowse readers are very excited about The Romanov Sisters by Helen Rappaport. ![]()
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