The Fate of Russian Princesses. From Tsarevna Sophia to Grand Duchess Anastasia

Fairy-tale princesses live in tall towers and wait for their suitors, who will accomplish great feats for them and with whom they will live happily ever after. But how do real princesses live? They are close to the highest power,... but they themselves almost never possess this power. They cannot decide their own fate, and they know this from a young age. Moreover, they cannot trust anyone. Any display of affection towards them may not be sincere, but rather an attempt to ingratiate oneself or part of a cunning plan. They can only hope that their friends are true friends and that if they are very kind, attentive, and generous, they will not earn themselves enemies. Are they ever happy? Should they be envied? You may find the answers to these questions when you read this book.