"A compelling alternate history of the Romanov family in which a secret fifth daughter--smuggled out of Russia before the revolution--continues the royal lineage to dramatic consequences. Seamlessly braids together the stories of three women: Veronica, Lena, and Charlotte. Veronica is an aspiring historian living in present-day Los Angeles when she meets a mysterious man who may be heir to the Russian throne. Lena, a servant in the imperial Russian court of 1902, is approached by the desperate Empress Alexandra. Charlotte, a former ballerina living in World War II occupied Paris, receives a surprise visit from a German officer. Then as Veronica's search for the true heir to the throne takes a dangerous turn, the reader learns just how these three vastly different women are connected."-- Provided by publisher.