Review: Escape of the Grand Duchess by Susan Appleyard
Today, I'm delighted to welcome author Susan Appleyard to Ruins & Reading. I'm sharing my review of her utterly compelling novel, Escape of the Grand Duchess . It's my personal book of the year so far. If you enjoy thrilling historical adventures based on dramatic real events, read on! Escape of the Grand Duchess is currently on blog tour with Yarde Book Promotions. Find other fabulous posts and more reviews HERE ! *Yarde Book Promotions Book of the Year 2025* Escape of the Grand Duchess by Susan Appleyard Review: Oh my word, where to begin with this compelling rollercoaster ride?! The protagonist of the novel is Olga Alexandrovna, Grand Duchess of Russia and youngest sister of ill-fated Tsar Nicolas II. She grows up within the protected network of the extended Romanov court, with many social gatherings and pursuits. Unlike her older sister, Xenia, Olga is less into superficial events, but she is still fully aware of her...

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