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The Lost Daughter
Description
If you loved I Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon you won't want to miss this novel about her sister, Grand Duchess Maria. What really happened to this lost Romanov daughter? A new novel perfect for anyone curious about Anastasia, Maria, and the other lost Romanov daughters, by the author of The Secret Wife.
1918: Pretty, vivacious Grand Duchess Maria Romanov, the nineteen-year-old daughter of the fallen Tsar Nicholas II, lives with her family in suffocating isolation, a far cry from their once-glittering royal household. Her days are a combination of endless boredom and paralyzing fear; her only respite are clandestine flirtations with a few of the guards imprisoning the family--never realizing her innocent actions could mean the difference between life and death
1973: When Val Doyle hears her father's end-of-life confession, "I didn't want to kill her," she's stunned. So, she begins a search for the truth--about his words and her past. The clues she discovers are baffling--a jewel-encrusted box that won't open and a camera with its film intact. What she finds out pulls Val into one of the world's greatest mysteries--what truly happened to the Grand Duchess Maria?
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About the Author
Gill Paul's novels include the USA Today bestseller The Secret Wife; Women and Children First, which was short-listed for a Romantic Novelists' Association award; The Affair; and No Place for a Lady, which was shortlisted for a Love Stories award. Her nonfiction includes A History of Medicine in 50 Objects, World War I Love Stories, and Royal Love Stories. Gill's expertise is often called upon for talks on historical subjects, including the sinking of the Titanic.
Reviews
"Fascinating! Gill Paul captures this family and this period of history so vividly. Such a wonderful book!"--Hazel Gaynor, author of The Girl Who Came Home and The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter
"Riveting...At once richly descriptive and mysterious, Gill Paul demonstrates her extraordinary talents in this deeply affecting tale of war, forgiveness, and family legacy."--Heather Webb, internationally bestselling author of Meet Me in Monaco & Last Christmas in Paris
"Completely immersive. Gorgeous. Beautiful writing, great characters. I enjoyed it so, so much. Just brilliant!"--Jenny Ashcroft, author of Last Letter to Bombay
"With The Lost Daughter, she has returned to the tragic Romanovs, creating another fascinating story that asks the haunting question: 'what if one of them escaped?' A pleasure to dive into."--Kate Riordan, author of The Stranger and The Girl in the Photograph
"Another brilliant read from Gill Paul. Two gripping stories entwine and kept me captivated till the last page. Kept me looking forward to getting back to it each evening."--Tracy Rees, author of The Hourglass and Darling Blue
"Bold and powerful, filled with emotion, tension and vivid characters in a setting that is rich in historical detail."--Kate Furnivall, author of The Survivors
"In The Lost Daughter, [Gill Paul] has woven a heart-wrenching love story with a gripping historical mystery. This story is so real and compelling that you are there in the past and present all the way."--Karen Harper, New York Times bestselling author of American Duchess
"This epic story is so engrossing that readers will have difficulty putting it down."--Publishers Weekly
