Interesting and entertaining characters and story flow. Great use of history and interpretation of events from this time. Good read.

Veronica Herrera, the granddaughter of the unknown fifth Romanov Grand Duchess who survived the revolution, travels to Russia to assume a role as the head of the Romanov family - an honorary position. Veronica hopes that she can use the role do some some good for Russia by bringing attention to unknown and unpopular causes. the head of the Association hopes that Veronica can bring in money and prestige. Intertwined with Veronica's story is that of Grigory Potemkin, the onetime lover of Catherine the Great who is attempt to absolve himself of the brutality committed in war by building a mosque in Moscow.

This tale was not as intriguing as the first, The Secret Daughter of the Tsar. Potemkin's tale did not really fit with the modern story - the only similarity that I saw was championing an unpopular cause. but that was lost with the focus on the personal story between Catherine, Potemkin, and the Russian Court - specifically her new favorite. I also found Veronica's story in the book not as intriguing because I didn't see that it was that believable.