My Anastasia

by Michael F. Page

As the First World War rages, Lieutenant Benjamin Knyve and shipmate Stefan Carter enter revolutionary Russia to protect the royal family from Communist captivity. But they succeed in saving only the grievously wounded youngest daughter, Anastasia, from the murdering revolutionaries. Embarking on a thousand-mile dash to safety, Benjamin must confront those who might betray Anastasia, deal with her drug dependency, and accept the strange result of her pregnancy. Faced with the tragedy of war, will they ever find a solution to their problem?

312 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2004

About the author

Michael Fitzgerald Page (AM) (born 2 February 1922) is a British-born Australian writer, editor, advertising executive, world war two veteran and merchant sailor.

Page has lived in Australia since 1953. He has written many books on the development of Australia and South Australia, and histories of some Australian institutions - Adelaide Steamship Company, Royal Flying Doctor Service and South Australian fire services. To show his versatility he has also written eight novels, as well as books on architecture, fantasy and dogs.

Reviews

[Helen Azar · Rating 2 out of 5]

I am not sure what to say about this book. Same old premise about Grand Duchess Anastasia surviving, but from a slightly different angle. I did finish it so it gets a point or two for that. But I wasn't impressed...