I love to read historical fiction. I struggled to push through this story. I have read other Romanov stories that were more intriguing and interesting.I did like that the author told a story about someone besides Anastasia. The portrayal of the Zarina being a frail, mentally and physically weak woman who is prone to migraines seemed like a one sided portrayal. She favors the relationship she develops with Rasputin over all others. The Zarina lacks the ability to prioritize her relationship with her children and husband once Rasputin enters her life. This is most likely reflective of the historical facts. She has no interest (if known) in her husbands visits to a brothel and his a mistress(s). In turn the Zar turns a blind eye to the infiltration of Rasputin into his home.The Zar does not have the desire, courage, or concern to exile Rasputin. In this story Nicholas is very absent in regards to Rasputin. Which may have been why Alexandria becomes so enthralled with Rasputin. One wonders if the love stories of Alexandria and Nicholas are accurate as history has painted of them. I can't imagine that they were close when Rasputin emerged.Rumors abound about the relationship Rasputin has with Alexandria. In the story we are given some idea as to how the children may have attempted to do what their father could not, and address the issue with their mother. Nicholas' mother, the Duchess attempts to get ride of Rasputin. Bringing Sigmund Freud in to evaluate the Zarina (what?) Points to the author for creativity. This was so unbelievable. I guess an adult in the story had to do something, right?It would have been wonderful if one or more in this family would have survived.This story was not what I anticipated. I thought the story would pick up shortly before the execution. Some info on Tatiana and her love interest. How she managed to escape. Hide who she was. Marry and travel to Canada. Her difficulties keeping such a secret, and her turmoil in not sharing the reality of the final days of her family. The choices she was faced with and why she made them. Could have been a very different book. I could write so much against this book. But I'd rather comment it with a brief review that perfectly summarizes my overall impression.A Twilight-like book, with Romanovs involved.Historical accuracy has gone to holiday with its best friend character development and construction.The only thing I can find not against this book is the general panoramic over royalty's world in XX century, its crazy richness and flaws.
What do You think about Tsarina's Daughter (2008)?
I've been waiting for this book to end and i think i should take that as a sign to be done.
—SammiConstancio
Another wonderful story by Carolly Erickson. I love her fictions of the past.
—kicad
This was a well written story based on history except she changed some things.
—Jeanna
