Confessions of the Czarina

By Paul Vassili and Count Paul Vassili

Book Overview

Confessions of the Czarina is a historical novel written by Vassili, Count Paul. The book delves into the life of the last czarina of Russia, Alexandra Romanov, and her journey from a young German princess to the wife of Nicholas II, the last czar of Russia. The novel is written in a diary format, with Alexandra's own words describing her life, her thoughts, and her struggles.The book begins with Alexandra's childhood, her marriage to Nicholas, and the birth of their children. It goes on to explore her deep devotion to her family, her love for her husband, and her unwavering faith in God. The novel also delves into the political turmoil of the time, including the Russian Revolution and the fall of the Romanov dynasty.As the story progresses, Alexandra's life takes a turn for the worse. She becomes increasingly isolated and paranoid, convinced that her enemies are plotting against her and her family. The novel explores the psychological effects of her isolation and the impact it had on her mental health.Confessions of the Czarina is a powerful and emotional novel that offers a unique perspective on one of the most significant events in Russian history. It is a vivid portrayal of a woman who was both revered and reviled, and whose life was ultimately shaped by the forces of history.1918. Illustrated. A fictionalized account of Czarina Alexandra written by Count Paul Vassili, the nom de plume of Princess Catherine Radziwill, whose personal life makes for interesting reading of its own. Her Highness, Princess Catherine Radziwill, her connections with the courts of Russia, Poland and Germany, as well as her modish clothes and dazzling jewelry allowed her entry into the highest levels of society and of whose exploits she was happy to recount under the guise of Count Paul Vassili. She also wrote Berlin and Behind the Veil of the Russian Court where her writing style lives up to her reputation as being a sharp-tongued intrigante.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162803452
• ISBN13: 9781162803456
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"