I'm a fan of both the history of the Romanovs, & of Dan brown, & this book combines history with a mystery, & rolls both into a fast paced thriller based on the Russian government's decision to overthrow communism & resurrect the rule of the tsars. The main character Miles, is sent to Moscow to do a background screening on one of the candidates for the throne, & in his research, comes across a 1918 prophecy by Rasputin himself that implies that the tragic massacre of the royal family may not have been what it was said to be, & that there "may" be a true heir out there somewhere. Someone does not want Miles to find the truth, & tries to kill him at every turn. This book did not disappoint, & the ending was a good resolution as well.

IS there any hope that the rumors of one child surviving that bloody day in history are true? This book gives us hope that there was, even though DNA proof confirms that it didn't happen.