Linda Gorelova

Strikes, wars, palace intrigues—what’s an imperial couple to do? When Nikolai and Aleksandra’s beloved faith healer is slain, they must go it alone. Their hemophiliac son’s prospects for survival are dwindling. As their trusted advisors warn them of Russia’s impending doom, Nikolai befriends a dead aviator, while Aleksandra holds seances to summon Rasputin. Their efforts to preserve the dynasty fail. As Russia lapses into a death roll, they fall victim to their own tragic incompetence.