![]() ![]() Judicious use of time travel advances the story without the jarring effects of most writers using this plotting technique. Subplots and micro subplots add pathos and passion to provide something for everyone in this hypothetical historical novel. Not only of Alexandra desolate at the supposed stillbirth but also the Grand Duchess Marie, reduced to a tearful grandmother determined to save her granddaughter. Considering the ultimate fate of Nicholas, Alexandra, their children and servants, this plot choice is brilliant. The Secret Daughter of the Tsar is a fascinating spin on the well-worn plot premise, “What if a Romanov made it out of the basement alive?” Author Jennifer Laam weaves an intricate yet plausible fresh take by suggesting that the supposed hysterical pregnancy of legend actually bore yet another daughter between Little Nicky and Anastasia.Īnother disappointing daughter in that misogynistic society could have sparked a desperate scramble to spirit the child away to safety to prevent not only her murder but also her parents. Book review: Jennifer Laam's *The Secret Daughter of the Tsar* ![]()
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