Frances Welch est une auteure dont l'œuvre explore l'histoire russe, avec un intérêt particulier pour la dynastie Romanov. Elle cherche à révéler les histoires humaines cachées et les psychologies derrière les grands événements historiques. Son écriture se caractérise par un style pénétrant et empathique, permettant aux lecteurs de s'immerger profondément dans le passé. Welch explore les relations complexes et les motivations personnelles des figures qui ont façonné l'histoire.
On 11th April 1919, less than a year after the assassination of the Romanovs, the British battleship HMS Marlborough left Yalta carrying the Russian Imperial Family into perpetual exile. The Russian Court at Sea vividly recreates this unlikely voyage, with its bizarre assortment of warring characters and its priceless cargo of treasure.
The Imperial Tea Party draws back the curtain on the three extraordinary meetings that took place between the British and Russian royal families during the late Victorian years. In this wonderfully droll account, Frances Welch presents a vivid snapshot of two dynasties at a time of social unrest.
Grigory Rasputin, the Siberian peasant-turned-mystic, was as fascinating as he was unfathomable. He played the role of the simple man, eating with his fingers and boasting, 'I don't even know my ABC...' But, as the only person able to relieve the symptoms of haemophilia in the Tsar's heir Alexis, he gained almost hallowed status within the Imperial court. During the last decade of his life, he and his band of 'little ladies' came to symbolise all that was decadent and remote about the royal family. His role in the downfall of the tsarist regime is beyond dispute. But who was he really? Prophet or rascal? In this eye-opening short biography, which draws on previously unpublished material, Frances Welch turns her inimitable wry gaze on one of the great mysteries of Russian history.
The curious destinies of Queen Victoria's granddaughters
Set against a backdrop of social upheaval, this gripping family saga explores the complexities of familial bonds and the impact of external chaos on personal lives. The narrative delves into the struggles and resilience of its characters as they navigate their intertwined fates amidst a world in turmoil, highlighting themes of love, loss, and the quest for identity. Through rich storytelling, the book captures both the intimate and larger societal challenges faced by the family, offering a profound reflection on human experience.