Ella and Alix, granddaughters of Queen Victoria are thrust into the royal marriage market. Their beauty quickly grants them numerous opportunities. Caught between their desires and their grandmother's wishes, they must decide if Russia is worth the sacrifices.

The book shifted between Ella, Alix and a variety of other characters. The author used the other characters very well. It didn't seem like Ella and Alix were given equal weight throughout the book and the story often seemed lopsided. I also thought the book ended at an awkward place. I was expecting the story to continue up to the Russian revolution. Overall, 4 out of 5 stars.