In July 1991, nine skeletons were exhumed from a shallow mass grave near Ekaterinburg, Siberia, a few miles from the infamous cellar room where the last tsar and his family had been murdered seventy-three years before.

But were these the bones of the Romanovs? And if these were their remains, where were the bones of the two younger Romanovs supposedly murdered with the rest of the family?

Was Anna Anderson, celebrated for more than sixty years in newspapers, books, and film, really Grand Duchess Anastasia?

The Romanovs provides the answers, describing in suspenseful detail the dramatic efforts to discover the truth.

Robert K. Massie presents a colorful panorama of contemporary characters, illuminating the major scientific dispute between Russian experts and a team of Americans, whose findings, along with those of DNA scientists from Russia, America, and Great Britain, all contributed to solving one of the great mysteries of the twentieth century.

Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman tells the extraordinary story of a young princess who arrived in Russia at the age of 14 and rose to become one of history's most powerful women. Born into minor German nobility, Catherine transformed herself into an empress through sheer determination and intellect.

Possessing a brilliant and curious mind, she devoured the works of Enlightenment philosophers and, upon ascending to the throne, sought to rule the vast and backward Russian empire using their principles. Catherine corresponded with the notable figures of her time, including Voltaire, Diderot, and Frederick the Great.

Despite her aspirations to be the 'benevolent despot' idealized by Montesquieu, Catherine contended with the entrenched realities of Russian life, including serfdom. Her reign, lasting 34 years, saw her handling domestic rebellion, wars, and the tides of political change inspired by the French Revolution.

The book vividly describes her relationships with family, friends, ministers, generals, and lovers, including her weak husband Peter, her son Paul, and her significant lover Gregory Potemkin. Their correspondence and achievements together are a highlight of her story.

Massie brings historical accuracy and a deep understanding of Catherine's world, shattering myths and expressing the human drama of her life with a mastery of detail.

O Palácio de Inverno é um romance histórico fascinante do autor de O Menino do Pijama Listrado. A história começa com um garoto de dezesseis anos, Geórgui Jachmenev, que é catapultado dos grotões da Rússia para o fausto da corte imperial. Ali, por quase três anos, ele testemunha eventos que alteram por completo os rumos da história do século XX.

Geórgui se questiona: Pode-se fugir da história? Será possível viver no anonimato após uma existência de fausto e glória? Prestes a perder o grande amor de sua vida, ele reflete sobre seu percurso num século XX que sempre lhe pareceu longo demais.

Seus feitos começaram cedo, quando ele impediu um atentado contra o grão-duque Nicolau Nicolaievitch, salvando a vida do irmão do czar Nicolau II. Como recompensa, Geórgui foi nomeado guarda-costas oficial do jovem Alexei, destinado a ser o próximo czar. Essa mudança impressionante o levou da taiga russa para o luxo dos palácios moscovitas.

Em meio a intrigas palacianas e grandes tensões, Geórgui encontra amor em Zoia. Mas os tempos eram agitados, e quando a Revolução Bolchevique tomou o país, ele precisou agir rápido para salvar a si mesmo e a Zoia, sacrificando pátria, família e prestígio. Contudo, ele jamais se arrependeu. Mas para Zoia, o que teria custado?

A narrativa alterna entre o presente e o passado, da Inglaterra dos anos Thatcher até a época dos czares russos, passando pelos anos difíceis da Segunda Guerra Mundial e o turbilhão da Revolução Bolchevique. Acompanhamos Geórgui em meio a acontecimentos históricos decisivos que acabam por ser apenas o pano de fundo para uma história de amor que esconde um grande mistério, talvez maior que a própria história.

Mother is a powerful and moving narrative penned by Maxim Gorky, originally published in 1906. This novel tells the story of the radical transformation of an uneducated woman into a revolutionary figure, symbolizing the evolution of Mother Russia itself.

The protagonist, a mother who has endured a life of hardship and oppression, finds herself drawn into the world of revolutionaries through her son, who is deeply involved in the revolutionary movement. As she begins to educate herself and understand the political dynamics around her, she becomes an integral part of the movement, risking everything for a better future for her country.

This seminal work is not only a cornerstone of Socialist Realism but also a testament to the resilience and strength of women, making it a timeless piece that continues to inspire readers worldwide.

Napoleon dominated nearly all of Europe by 1810, largely succeeding in his aim to reign over the civilized world. But Britain eluded him. To conquer the island nation, he needed Russia's Tsar Alexander's help. The Tsar refused, and Napoleon vowed to teach him a lesson by intimidation and force.

The ensuing invasion of Russia, during the frigid winter of 1812, would mark the beginning of the end of Napoleon's empire. Although his army captured Moscow after a brutal march deep into hostile territory, it was a hollow victory for the demoralized troops. Napoleon's men were eventually turned back, and their defeat was a momentous turning point in world affairs.

Dramatic, insightful, and enormously absorbing, Moscow 1812 is a masterful work of history.

Two Hundred Years Together is an abridged version of a significant work by Alexander Solzhenitsyn, the acclaimed author known for exposing the horrors of the Stalinist gulag. In this book, Solzhenitsyn, at the age of 84, boldly tackles one of the most sensitive topics of his writing career – the role of the Jews in the Bolshevik revolution and Soviet purges.

The book explores the complex and often taboo subject of Jewish involvement as both perpetrators and victims in the repression of the communist revolution. It delves into the historical context, referencing the 1772 partial annexation of Poland and Russia, which significantly increased the Russian Jewish population. Within its pages, Two Hundred Years Together discusses the Jewish role in the revolutionary genocide and secret police purges of Soviet Russia.

Against the monumental canvas of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century Europe and Russia, unfolds the magnificent story of Peter the Great, crowned at the age of 10. A barbarous, volatile feudal tsar with a taste for torture; a progressive and enlightened reformer of government and science; a statesman of vision and colossal significance: Peter the Great embodied the greatest strengths and weaknesses of Russia while being at the very forefront of her development.

Robert K. Massie delves deep into the life of this captivating historical figure, chronicling the pivotal events that shaped a boy into a legend - including his "incognito" travels in Europe, his unquenchable curiosity about Western ways, his obsession with the sea and establishment of the stupendous Russian navy, his creation of an unbeatable army, and his relationships with those he loved most: Catherine, his loving mistress, wife, and successor; and Menshikov, the charming, unscrupulous prince who rose to power through Peter's friendship.

Impetuous and stubborn, generous and cruel, a man of enormous energy and complexity, Peter the Great is brought fully to life.