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A heart-wrenching, suspenseful look at the downfall of the Russian empire as told through the eyes of the four Romanov sisters.

Olga, Tatiana, Maria, and Anastasia. Like the fingers on a hand—first headstrong Olga, then Tatiana the tallest, Maria most hopeful for a ring, and Anastasia the smallest. These are the daughters of Tsar Nicholas II, grand duchesses living a life steeped in tradition and privilege. They are young women each on the brink of starting her own life. The summer of 1914 is that precious last wink of time when they can still be sisters together—who link arms and laugh, sisters who share their dreams and worries, and who flirt with the officers of their imperial yacht.
But in a gunshot the future changes—for these sisters and for Russia.
As World War I ignites across Europe, political unrest sweeps Russia. First dissent, then disorder, mutiny—and revolution. For Olga, Tatiana, Maria, and Anastasia, the end of their girlhood collides with the end of more than they ever imagined.
At the same time hopeful and hopeless, naïve and wise, the voices of these sisters become a chorus singing the final song of this great empire. Impeccably researched and utterly fascinating, acclaimed author Sarah Miller recounts the final days of Imperial Russia.
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Gr 8 Up-This story of the last months of the Romanovs is told from the perspectives of the four grand duchesses: Olga, Tatiana, Maria, and Anastasia. It is not an easy book to read--Russian names and nicknames, among other things, present constant challenges, but for dedicated readers, it is well worth the effort. The four points of view begin as virtually indistinguishable from one another, but emerge as strong, separate voices as the lives of the Romanovs become more and more circumscribed. Miller asks her readers to view events through the eyes of these girls while also applying the lens of historical perspective. Thus, Rasputin is loved and revered by the Romanov sisters. The grand duchesses lead, by their own account at least, a fairly Spartan life in the palace, which would hardly be the opinion of the Bolsheviks. They are surprised by the animosity that their beloved peasantry feels toward them, and are shocked by the small acts of cruelty perpetrated on them by their guards. "The Lost Crown" is a wonderful way to demonstrate that all history-not just historical fiction-has a point of view, but it is also a finely crafted, character-infused novel that leaves readers wishing it could have ended another way for the Romanovs. Miller includes many vintage photographs, an epilogue, author's note, glossary, and cast of characters. A finely wrought and complex novel."-Corinne Henning-Sachs, Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook, ME"

"- SLJ July 2011"

The Lost Crown.

Miller, Sarah (Author)

Jun 2011. 448 p. Atheneum, hardcover, $17.99. (9781416983408).

The Russian Grand Duchesses, who were murdered by the Bolsheviks in 1918 along with the rest of their family, have become something of a literary mainstay. This thoroughly researched novel brings the four young women to readers in their own voices. In alternating chapters (each with a small photo of the

narrator), Olga, Tatiana, Maria, and Anastasia report on their lives and their relationships and slowly but

surely reveal the perilous situation in which they find themselves. Each Grand Duchess comes across as a unique personality, with the best known, Anastasia, the most distinctive. But each girl is given time and space to reveal and reflect, and like the best historical novels, this allows modern-day teens to see parts of themselves in very different people. Sometimes the Russian words and history overwhelm the narrative, but by the heartbreaking book's conclusion, readers will be caught up in the girls' story. A glossary, a note about the Russian calendar, and an affecting epilogue complete the book.

--"BOOKLIST", April 15, 2011

Tsar Nicholas II's four ill-fated daughters provide a fictional, inside look at Imperial Russia's dying days in this thoroughly researched, poignant and compelling account of how the deposed Romanovs coped with abdication and arrest from 1914 to 1918.

At the beginning of World War I, Russia's grand duchesses, Olga (19), Tatiana (17), Maria (15) and Anastasia (13) lived privileged, protected lives with their mild-mannered father, Nicholas, their anxious mother, Alexandra and their hemophiliac younger brother, Aleksei. Relying on letters, diaries and photographs of the imperial family as well as memoirs of people who shared their last years, Miller imagines how war and revolution irrevocably transported the Romanovs from their palace to house arrest in rural Tobolsk and final captivity in Ekaterinburg. The human side of their story is related chronologically through the alternating first-person voices of insightful Olga, organized Tatiana, kind-hearted Maria and impish Anastasia. Removed from the political drama exploding outside their doors, Olga, Tatiana, Maria and Anastasia emerge as isolated, unique young women with their own dreams and fears. As they nurse wounded soldiers, care for their fretful mother, amuse their ailing brother and suffer humiliation and deprivation, the four sisters symbolize family devotion and enduring hope in the face of bitter fate.

A fascinating, moving exploration of the endlessly fascinating Romanovs, buttressed by extensive and fascinating backmatter. - "KIRKUS, "May 1, 2011, *STAR

"A dramatic, powerful narrative and a masterful grasp of life in this vanished world."

--Greg King, co-author of "The Fate of the Romanovs" and" Resurrection of the Romanovs "

"As Romanov fiction goes, this is probably the best of the bunch."

Helen Rappaport, author of "The Last Days of the Romanovs: Tragedy at Ekaterinburg"

About the Author

Sarah Miller began writing her first novel at 10 years old, and has spent half her life working in libraries and bookstores. She is the author of Miss Spitfire: Reaching Helen Keller, which was named an ALA Best Book for Young Adults and nominated for numerous state award lists. Sarah lives in Michigan with her family. Visit her online at sarahmillerbooks.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Atheneum Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (July 10, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 448 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1416983414
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1416983415
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 years and up
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 880L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.3 x 8.25 inches
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Customers enjoyed the book. They found the characters distinct and well-developed. The writing style was described as exquisite and brilliant. Readers appreciated the well-researched, informative, and relatable story of the Romanov family. They also found the book a great introduction to the subject and a must-read for teens.

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Customers enjoy the personalities of the characters. They find the narratives capture each character's distinct personality and individuality. The story portrays the relationships between four sisters without altering their fate or playing favorites. The girls show remarkable mettle when facing challenges. Readers appreciate that the book covers the perspectives of all the daughters and that they blossom as young women.

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Customers praise the writing style. They find it exquisitely written in four different perspectives and offer insights into the average person's life. The author includes an illuminating author's note and helpful index. The book is based on letters and diaries, making it authentic and poignant.

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A tragedy ending, but worth reading about their journey.
This book is really good. I like how the author combined all four Romanov sisters' POVs in one story. Most books I have read about the royal family usually focus on one character and the family. But this is different. You get to know them and how the events effect their lives through their eyes.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2011
    I have read many books, both fiction and nonfiction on the Romanovs, but this is by far the most emotional and intensely tragic account I've encountered. Told from the alternating perspectives of the four sisters collectively known as OTMA (Olga, Tatiana, Maria, Anastasia), these first person narratives capture the personality of each character superbly. Since it's historical fiction, most readers will know how their story ends, but that also makes it more heart-wrenching to read, especially towards the conclusion, in anticipation of the demise of the Romanov family. The very last line of the book, delivered by Olga, is probably the most poignantly brilliant sentence I've read in literature in quite some time.

    Those who are not familiar with Romanov history might find this a great introduction to the subject. The book includes an index of names and roles, Russian phrases, pictures and a summary of historical context. Each chapter contains a photo of the sister narrating which may alleviate any confusion a reader may have with the constantly shifting perspective.

    The events are played out just as they did almost 100 years ago, which is a testament to the author's thorough research. I found that the dialogue as imagined by Miller is well written and sounds so authentic, with each Grand Duchess having a distinct voice. The characters are wonderfully portrayed, and witnessing their growing indignity and helplessness really moved me. I can't say enough about the emotional impact this had on me, so I will leave it to readers to experience it for themselves.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2023
    Very informative and relatable telling of the Romanov family’s sad story. I liked that the story was told alternately through the girls. They became real girls to me and not just the executed daughters of the Russian Tsar. I liked it almost as much as the author’s book Marmee.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2011
    The Lost Crown, a new novel by author Sarah Miller, is an excellent book of Romanov Russia. The book is about the world - famous Grand Duchess Anastasia Nicholaievna Romanov and her elder sisters, Olga, Tatiana and Maria. In alternating chapters narrated by each of the Grand Duchesses, Ms. Miller clearly brings alive the challenges and joys of being a daughter of the Tsar. Each character is very well formed, and different in their own ways - Olga the smart one, Tatiana the beautiful, Maria the sweet, and Anastasia the clown. Each of these girls take very different perspectives on their father's choices, and show how four different girls could form such a bond.

    At the beginning is the happy times - aboard the yacht Standart, with their only worry their brother Aleksei's hemophilia to cast a shadow. Almost before the reader knows it, the war occurs, then abdication, and finally house arrest. The girls still hope - for a better life, for escape - but Ms. Miller creates a foreboding attitude near the end of the story, yet still Olga, Tatiana, Maria and Anastasia continue to dream of a better life. It ends in a cellar at Ekaterinburg, with the brutal Romanov Massacre. The way Ms. Miller chose to write about the massacre tore my heart to shreds, but after I read the Epilogue, I flipped it over and started again!

    The Lost Crown was an amazing book of hope and dreams, sadness and fear, but ultimately, the love and bond of four sisters, whose world was changing around them, and when you finish, you'll be in awe that this actually happened for real - such a sad, tragic story, but Ms. Miller handles it with talent and personality that other authors might not even dare touch. The Lost Crown is a must-read for all teens - and every other Romanov fan, regardless of age.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2011
    This is an excellent novel about the last days of the Romanov dynasty, narrated by the four doomed daughters of Nicholas and Alexandria. There are no gimmicks here--no love affairs between the girls and their guards, no survivors of the cellar massacre. All we have is four young women with distinct personalities managing to keep their individuality, their dignity, their humanity, and their affection for their family while their world collapses. It is well researched and heartfelt.

    The author also includes an illuminating author's note and a very helpful bibliography for those who want to read more about this subject, as I certainly do now.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2019
    I liked knowing them
    In detail their personalities, family dynamics and their everyday life. I learnt how being separate allows for
    Stories to be created around the “others” and separate us with hatred and resentment - you cannot
    Hate someone you know close and that is shown in this book.
    It was desperate for to read them victims
    Of their own passivity ... and yet a warning to us all!

    Nice read though a bit difficult at the beginning to be able
    To
    Change perspectives every chapter !
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2017
    I love history...and the Russian Romanovs have always intrigued me,however most usually the children and their personalities are glossed over. Or they are talked about as a group.
    OTMA is how the girls were referred to, but those 4 were deeply affected by their upbringing, surrounding and their parents woes. Naive and sensitive, intelligent but lacking in social skills, their growth was stunted in comparison to others in their age group.
    Tho this book THE LOST CROWN is fiction it IS based on letters and diaries ,so the girls ( mostly - tho Alex is included) become PEOPLE not merely names. Heartbreaking in that the reader knows what the ending holds and yet, for some reason, hope remains. The time span covers the interim period of life in the palace and their deaths in captivity.
    But they were loving young ladies who deserved much more than bullets and bayonets in the basement.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars In love from page 1!!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 20, 2012
    Such an amazing story told from the view of all the four sisters and not focusing on Anastasia as per normal. Beautifully written and absorbing, a real page turner.