I wanted to marry a soldier and have twenty children - Maria Romanov - the third daughter of the last tsar, Nicholas II. - A biographical novel

The Heartbreaking Story of Maria Romanov – Daughter of the Last Tsar
"When I was a little girl, I often sat on my father's lap, Tsar Nicholas II, and shared my dream: 'One day, I will marry a soldier and have many children – twenty, if possible.' But fate had other plans." Born in 1899, Maria Romanov, the third daughter of Tsar Nicholas II, lived a childhood of privilege and splendor within the gilded walls of imperial Russia. Surrounded by love, luxury, and her devoted siblings, she seemed destined for a life of happiness. But behind the glittering façade of palace life, the cracks of an empire in decline began to show. As revolution swept across Russia, the Romanovs’ world crumbled. Political unrest grew, her father faced insurmountable pressure, and Maria became a witness to the family’s tragic fall. The upheaval culminated in exile and, ultimately, in unspeakable loss.
Told from Maria’s perspective, this historically faithful biographical novel offers a poignant glimpse into the life of a young woman whose dreams of love and family were shattered by the storm of revolution. It explores the final days of the Romanov dynasty through the eyes of a daughter, sister, and silent witness to history. A heartbreaking story of love, loss, and the fragility of a world torn apart by change.