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PART ONE - RESCUING THE CZAR - FOREWORD
RESCUING THE CZAR - I - FROM SPLENDOR TO GLOOM
II. WHAT MAY BE READ BETWEEN THE LINES
"DONETSKY"
III. WHAT HAPPENED AT BERLIN
IV. WHEN ROYALTY GETS DOUBLE-CROSSED
V. WHEN TITLED WOMEN STOOP TO CONQUER
VI. THE LADY AND THE FIRING SQUAD
VII. THE ROYAL BOLSHEVIK AND THE NURSE
VIII. WHEN ROYALTY FACES DEATH
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.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (335K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-07-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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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