Las esposas de los Romanov

They were granddaughters of Queen Victoria and two of the most beautiful princesses in Europe. Princesses Alix and Ella were destined for good and wise marriages. But while their grandmother wished to unite them with the royal families of England and Germany, the sisters fell in love with Russia—and the Romanovs. Defying the queen's stern warnings, Ella marries the tsar's brother, Grand Duke Serge. Cultured, aloof, and proud, Serge places his young bride on a pedestal for all to admire. But behind palace doors, Ella struggles to find personal happiness. Alix, brought to Russia for Ella's wedding, meets and captivates Nicky—heir to the Russian throne. Though she loves him deeply, Alix hears an inner voice urging her to walk away. Their fateful decisions to marry will have tragic consequences not only for them and their families but also for millions of people in Russia and around the world. The Romanov Wives is a moving and fascinating portrait of two royal, brave, and determined sisters, bringing to life in vivid detail imperial Russia — a dazzling and decadent world on the verge of disappearing forever.