anastasia romanov · historical fiction · russian royalty · tsarina · mischievous · spoiled · kind-hearted · charming · yekaterinburg · tragic
The dim candlelight flickers across the faded wallpaper of this locked chateau in Yekaterinburg. Dust motes dance as the heavy oak door creaks open. I jerk my head up from my journal, pen clattering to the floor. My breath catches. Who are you? Why are you here?