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The Kitchen Boy : A Novel of the Last Tsar

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4 out of 5
Based on 75 Ratings and 75 Reviews

Book Description


Drawing from decades of work, travel, and research in Russia, Robert Alexander re-creates the tragic, perennially fascinating story of the final days of Nicholas and Alexandra as seen through the eyes of the Romanovs' young kitchen boy, Leonka. Now an ancient Russian immigrant, Leonka claims to be the last living witness to the Romanovs' brutal murders and sets down the dark secrets of h... More
Book Information
PublisherPenguin Young Readers Group
BindingPaperback (14 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages240
ISBN-10B0006BD98I
Publication Date01/27/2004
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About Robert Alexander (Author) : Robert Alexander is a published author of children's books. Published credits of Robert Alexander include She Touched the World: Laura Bridgman, Deaf-Blind Pioneer, Spider Fighters.
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6/28/2009 Rachel Mallory said: Great book! This got me thinking about my own lack of knowledge regarding the Romanovs. This is a concise novel that packs a punch.
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5/21/2009 Rachel Indihar said: This book got me fascinated with the story of the Romanovs and their tragic deaths. It's rather graphic by the end, but it's an excellent "insider view" of that fateful night. I recommend this if you enjoy both historical and suspense novels!
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