Escape of the Grand Duchess

Escape of the Grand Duchess is a gripping historical novel that shatters the notion that royalty is synonymous with privilege and ease. At its heart is Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna - a Romanov who defied a doomed destiny and survived. Unlike that of her ill-fated older brother, Tsar Nicholas II, and his family, Olga's story is one of resilience, sacrifice, and daring escape. Trapped in a loveless marriage to a reckless gambler - who harbours secrets of his own - she finds hope in the arms of a dashing army lieutenant.
But before she can claim her own happiness, she must first endure the brutal realities of World War I, as she serves as a nurse on the frontlines. As the Russian Empire teeters on the brink of collapse, the infamous Siberian mystic Rasputin tightens his grip on the Imperial court, setting the stage for revolution. With the Bolsheviks seizing power and the Romanovs marked for death, Olga faces an impossible choice: risk everything to stay, or flee into the unknown with her true love and their children.
Rich in historical detail and driven by an unforgettable heroine, Escape of the Grand Duchess is a sweeping tale of survival, love, and the strength it takes to forge a new life amid unimaginable upheaval.