My grandmother (aka Mamou) shared so many stories with us in our youth.  Most were of foreign lands and foreign cultures, as travel was her favorite activity.  In those days of the Cold War, traveling to Russia was not possible, but she searched out the one russian family in Beaumont Texas that she could befriend.  Fascinated by these russian immigrants, who braved a precarious ocean voyage at the end of World War I, she invited them many times to visit her home in Beaumont for elegant dinners.  Once I remember when I was 12, she invited them to her beach house on Bolivar Peninsula.  During these visits, I was fortunate to listen to stories of a time in russian history where fear was rampant, the royal family was under siege, and the streets of St Petersburg were utter chaos.

This story needed to be told.  There is no doubt in my mind of the validity of this family’s journey.  I cannot in good conscience share their assumed name that they currently use, as they still live in fear that the KGB will seek them out to destroy them.  The last thing the current russian regime wants is for a member of the Romanov family to become known.  To this day, there are many in Russia who would love to take up the banner of the old monarchy.  This is not something that the current political leaders of Russia would allow.

The book can be purchased as a digital version, or a paperback, on amazon.  Needless to say, any who wish it signed by the author, need only visit me in Galveston.  Just message me, I’ll find time for you:)