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A compelling alternate history of the Romanov family in which a secret fifth daughter—smuggled out of Russia before the revolution—continues the royal lineage to dramatic consequences
In her riveting debut novel, The Secret Daughter of the Tsar, Jennifer Laam seamlessly braids together the stories of three women: Veronica, Lena, and Charlotte. Veronica is an aspiring historian living in present-day Los Angeles when she meets a mysterious man who may be heir to the Russian throne. As she sets about investigating the legitimacy of his claim through a winding path of romance and deception, the ghosts of her own past begin to haunt her. Lena, a servant in the imperial Russian court of 1902, is approached by the desperate Empress Alexandra. After conceiving four daughters, the Empress is determined to sire a son and believes Lena can help her. Once elevated to the Romanov's treacherous inner circle, Lena finds herself under the watchful eye of the meddling Dowager Empress Marie. Charlotte, a former ballerina living in World War II occupied Paris, receives a surprise visit from a German officer. Determined to protect her son from the Nazis, Charlotte escapes the city, but not before learning that the officer's interest in her stems from his longstanding obsession with the fate of the Russian monarchy. Then as Veronica's passion intensifies, and her search for the true heir to the throne takes a dangerous turn, the reader learns just how these three vastly different women are connected. The Secret Daughter of the Tsar is thrilling from its first intense moments until its final, unexpected conclusion.
- Sales Rank: #441780 in eBooks
- Published on: 2013-10-22
- Released on: 2013-10-22
- Format: Kindle eBook
From Booklist
Debut novelist Laam seamlessly interweaves the stories of three different women from three different times and places into a cross-century thriller. Veronica, a stymied PhD candidate in present-day Los Angeles, desperate to dig up some new information on the Romanov dynasty, falls under the spell of an enigmatic man of mystery, who just may have blood ties to Nicholas and Alexandra. Lena, a trusted servant in the Russian imperial court on the eve of the Russian Revolution, is entrusted by Czarina Alexandra with an explosive, history-altering secret. Charlotte, a former ballerina who unwittingly holds the key to the Romanov legacy, fights for survival in Nazi-occupied Paris. Romance and intrigue abound as each woman struggles with the burdens of history. Laam does a nice job of pacing as she fits the puzzle pieces together before the satisfying big reveal. --Margaret Flanagan
Review
“Weaves a lively tale...Laam [tells] her story with verve and imagination.” ―Kate Alcott, New York Times bestselling author of The Dressmaker
“Laam has not only created a captivating tale, but has woven a delicate and resonant fabric from the timeless threads of love and loyalty, betrayal and redemption.” ―Pam Jenoff, international bestselling author of The Ambassador's Daughter
“Well-researched, clever, and compelling...Jennifer Laam is an emerging novelist to watch.” ―Roberta Rich, author of the international bestseller The Midwife of Venice
About the Author
Jennifer Laam earned her master's degree in History from Oakland University in Michigan and her bachelor's degree from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA. She has lived in Los Angeles and the suburbs of Detroit, traveled in Russia and Europe, and worked in education and non-profit development. She currently resides in Northern California. The Secret Daughter of the Tsar is her first novel.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
So excited about this one, but........
By Historical Fiction Notebook
I struggled with the review for this book. Readers looking for a fast-paced, "what-if" partially set in Romanov Russia, will find this a fun, light read - a kind of "Da Vinci Code" for Nicholas and Alexandra. Unfortunately, I feel like I'm awash in multiple time period/family secret/real story behind the history type novels and I think this was just one too many for me. The multiple-time period structure has been done enough times that a book cannot rely on an obvious plot twist. If the multiple time-period structure reveals a lot ahead of time (and your big twist ending is pretty obvious) then the reader ends up expending a lot of effort reading chapters that set up things they already know. It's all in the careful balance of handing out clues vs. giving away too much.
Even with obvious plot twists, the overall premise of Tsar might have even worked with interesting writing or vibrant characters. Instead, supporting characters come and go - their only purpose is to serve as a plot device. There's not a whole lot here that differentiates amongst the three different time periods or even gives a sense of historical detail. I'm even willing to brush aside some of the improbabilities in the servant-Empress relationship that forms the center of the book and the motivations of historical characters who act in odd, not fully explained ways. But I was shocked when I accidentally hit the progress button in my e-galley copy and found that I was already 70% through the book. Not a whole lot had happened up until that point - I honestly thought the story was just getting started. The pacing of the book is set-up, set-up, no payoff.
I hate giving unfavorable reviews to first time authors - particularly an author who clearly loves the time period. I also know that in today's publishing environment a good idea like this one (did Nicholas and Alexandra have a fifth daughter?) will be quickly turned around by a publisher due to the demands of the market. I'm sure that others will find a lot of enjoyment here but I unfortunately just cannot recommend a book that is all premise and no execution.
Disclaimer: I received an advance e-galley of this book for review from the publisher.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Great read
By kckouv
Being a Russian Revolution enthusiast, I really enjoyed this book. Love hearing more about the days of the Romanovs. I thought the character development was wonderful and it kept me entertained throughout. I would definitely recommend it!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Recommended For: anyone who has a love for historicals or a secret Romanov obsession.
By ValerieFM
Admittedly, I went into this read knowing I was out of my comfort zone. It was the first non-YA read of the year for me, as well as the very first historical--much less Russian historical--I've ever read. Jennifer Laam's book did not let me down. She weaved her three main characters' stories together seamlessly and I totally did not see this ending happening at all. The Secret Daughter of the Tsar was an awesome twisty-turny ride through the Romanov family tree.
The prose was beautiful and definitely written from an author who not only knows her Russian history, but loves it as well. The story didn't read like a history book and didn't overwhelm me (coming into the read with little-to-no Russian knowledge). Jennifer made it easy for me as a reader to sink into the story and enjoy the ride through the different time periods with three different characters.
I went back a few times trying to decide which of the three characters I enjoyed most. While Lena was the oldest character (a servant from the imperial Russian court in 1902), I had a harder time connecting with her in the very beginning but fell in love with her strength and loyalty toward the end. Charlotte, a ballerina and mother trying to escape Paris during WWII, was my favorite character and won me over with her feistiness and bravery. And Veronica, a Russian history professor, rounded out the story with a wonderful and swoony romance with the man she thinks may be the true heir to the Russian throne.
Recommended For: anyone who has a love for historicals or a secret Romanov obsession. Anyone looking to read a modern day What If to a secret left behind in history books.
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