Rescuing the Czar: Two authentic diaries arranged and translated

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Rescuing the Czar: Two authentic diaries arranged and translated

by James P. Smythe

EN·~5 hours·20 chapters

Chapters

20 total
1

PART ONE - RESCUING THE CZAR - FOREWORD

8:44
2

RESCUING THE CZAR - I - FROM SPLENDOR TO GLOOM

9:50
3

II. WHAT MAY BE READ BETWEEN THE LINES

7:59
4

"DONETSKY"

3:08
5

III. WHAT HAPPENED AT BERLIN

9:21
6

IV. WHEN ROYALTY GETS DOUBLE-CROSSED

8:29
7

V. WHEN TITLED WOMEN STOOP TO CONQUER

9:12
8

VI. THE LADY AND THE FIRING SQUAD

8:54
9

VII. THE ROYAL BOLSHEVIK AND THE NURSE

14:56
10

VIII. WHEN ROYALTY FACES DEATH

13:38

Description

A pair of firsthand diaries, painstakingly assembled and translated, open a window onto the lingering mystery of the Romanov fate. Written by participants who witnessed the chaos of revolution, the entries question the official story of the imperial family’s demise and suggest that the Czar and his relatives might still have been alive long after the world presumed them dead. The narrative is set against the backdrop of post‑war intrigue, where governments, journalists and ordinary citizens alike chased rumors and secret reports in search of proof.

The authors present their observations without the polish of a novel, allowing the raw tension of their experiences to shine through. Their accounts blend personal danger, diplomatic whispers, and the desperate hope of monarchist sympathizers, creating a vivid portrait of a Europe haunted by the possibility of a hidden royal rescue. The diaries capture the uneasy balance between propaganda and genuine evidence, inviting listeners to weigh each clue.

For anyone fascinated by history’s unsolved puzzles, the collection offers a rare glimpse into the covert investigations and emotional stakes that surrounded the Romanovs’ alleged disappearance. It stands as a compelling resource that both scholars and curious listeners will find thought‑provoking and richly atmospheric.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (335K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-07-22

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

James P. Smythe

James P. Smythe

A British novelist and screenwriter whose work ranges from unsettling science fiction to young adult adventures, with stories that often push ordinary people into extraordinary situations. His books include the Anomaly Quartet and the Australia trilogy written as J. P. Smythe.

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