by Ariel Lawhon
First published 2018
When a mysterious woman emerges from a Berlin canal claiming to be the long-lost Anastasia Romanov, a web of secrets and lies unravels. Haunted by horrific scars and her fragmented past, the woman faces fierce opposition from those who refuse to believe she is the Russian princess. As the stakes rise, she must confront the darkest truths about her own identity and the violent fate of the Romanov family.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, mystery, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: deception, identity-crisis
Setting: Russia
Period: 20th century
448 pages · Paperback · Vintage