Born in Israel and raised in Iran, Dora Levy Mossanen fled to the United States at the onset of the Islamic Revolution. She is the recipient of the San Diego Editor's Choice award and the author of Harem and the international bestseller Courtesan, which have both been translated into numerous languages.
"Crackles with tension and imagination --- an engaging story
splashed upon a broad canvas. Mossanen mines an emotional
landscape, rich in myth and characterization, offering an
innovative perspective on what may have happened to the Romanovs.
Savor the magic and enjoy the journey." - Steve Berry, author of
The Jefferson Key and The Columbus Affair
"The Last Romanov spins a magically laced, bejeweled look at the
end of Russia's Romanov family, as seen through the preternatural
eyes of the long-lived woman bound to their fate. From the
sumptuous halls of the Alexander Palace to the cramped back-alleys
of the Jewish ghetto, this haunting tale of prophecy and redemption
sweeps us into an opulent world of glamour, myth, tragedy, and
unforgettable humanity." - C.W. Gortner, author of The Confessions
of Catherine de Medici
"A lyrical, magical, and utterly captivating story of redemption
and the triumph of the human heart. The Last Romanov brings a
tumultuous era of history to rich life, and re-creates in sumptuous
detail the world of the Imperial Russian court. Darya's story will
hold you spellbound." - Anna Elliott, author of Georgiana Darcy's
Diary
"A thrilling, exotic sojourn in the opulent drawing rooms of
imperial Russia as the Bolsheviks tighten their noose, recounted by
a member of the doomed imperial family's inner circle. Unimaginable
luxury and abasement and the magical properties of nature form the
backdrop to stories of love and enduring loyalty despite a drumbeat
of tragedies. The beautiful, opal-eyed Darya, veiled in
butterflies, lives on hope and ambergris to reunite with her lover
amid the chaos of the Soviet Union and to discover whether the heir
to the Romanov throne survived." - Jenny White, author of the Kamil
Pasha mystery series
"With the assured hand of a master story teller at the height of
her game, Mossanen leads us deep into the intimate world of the
last Romanovs. She weaves history and magic into a riveting
page-turner that brings to life the enduring mystery of a gilded
court teeming with unforgettable characters, who interact with
history to create a vivid, engrossing tapestry that will haunt the
reader long after the last page is turned." - Robin Maxwell,
bestselling author of Signora da Vinci and The Secret Diary of Anne
Boleyn
"Engagingly satisfying from start to finish." - Moll Anderson,
Lifestyle expert and author of The Seductive Home
"This would be a great book for a reading club or discussion group.
The history is real, and the characters are true to life and quite
imperial. This is a must have for your library.
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- Seattlepi.com
"I would recommend this book to the history buff or the fantasy
fan. If you enjoy romance, intrigue, history and a bit of fantasy,
this is the work that will take you there. With an eye to detail
and a strong bit of history, you will be sucked into a story that
holds you to the finish" - BlogCritics.Org
"Deeply rooted in an exotic time and place, ornamented with the
observed detail that comes from exhaustive but discerning research,
suffused with authentic historical drama, and populated with
irresistible men and women who come fully alive on the page, all of
which are [Mossanen's] trademarks as a novelist...a master
storyteller works her powerful magic yet again." - Jonathan Kirsch,
The Jewish Journal
"The Last Romanov is a wonderfully well-written read for any lover
of history or even just someone who believes in the impossible." -
Long and Short Reviews
"Mossanen's magical tale recasts familiar material in a modern
light and injects pathos into a historic tragedy. " - Publishers
Weekly
"Mossanen has a gift for bringing the atmosphere of an era to
readers in a mystical, lyrical manner that quietly sweeps the
readers away... Truly an intriguing read. 4 Stars " - RT Book
Reviews
"The best sum-up of this incredible story is imaginative,
thrilling, interesting, fast-paced - with characters that will have
you glued to every page as you relive a historical time period that
will always remain the perfect blend of myth, truth and fantasy.
Enjoy!" - Once Upon a Romance
"Rarely has a book captivated me the way this one has. The Romanov
story has been told several times, but I can assure you never in
this fashion. This book offers a fresh perspective as well as a
healthy dose of Russian history. Intrigue, romance, violence...you
couldn't ask for more. " - Minding Spot
"The Last Romanov is an ambitious work. Mossanen peppers her prose
with detailed images of palatial opulence and aristocratic
indulgence, and the mystical, imaginative plot is grounded in
historical fact. A story of redemption, history, and aristocratic
intrigue, the novel is reminiscent of Gregory Maguire's and Robin
Maxwell's work. " - Booklist
"This is an engrossing historical drama that blends mystery and
memory together to tell a sprawling story. " - The Romance
Reviews
"History mixed with mystical and paranormal elements, "The Last
Romanov" is the story of a great family's fall and the aftermath
all witnessed by someone who held them all so dear to her heart." -
Examiner.com
"With engaging writing and an interesting, if at times slightly
strange, plot, The Last Romanov is a great read for those
interested in the time period." - Devourer of Books
"Mossanen brings the tale she tells in "The Last Romanov" to a
grand resolution, and it would be cruel of me to spoil the reader's
pleasure by hinting at the denouement. Suffice it to say that more
than one mystery is solved as a master storyteller works her
powerful magic yet again." - The Jewish Journal
"The Last Romanov is not a book that can easily be read in a few
hours; this is one that you will want to dedicate your attention to
so that you can absorb all of the fine details and really grasp the
meaning of Mossanen's words." - Literally Jen
"If you are looking for a rich and mysterious adventure, Mossanen's
The Last Romanov is it." - Luxury Reading
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