Most Beautiful Princess
Thoroughly grounded in historical accuracy, this novel was developed from Christina Croft's earlier biography of Grand Duchess Elizabeth, which was short listed for the UK Biographer's Club Award. The book contains no named fictional characters but brings alive such diverse personalities as Queen Victoria, Kaiser Wilhelm II, Grand Duke Serge and the myriad of fascinating characters who peopled the courts of the late 19th and early 20th century monarchies.      It follows Ella through the gossip and intrigues surrounding her marriage and the horrific murder of her husband, through to her remarkable decision to transform her own life and the lives of the poor. Her increasingly strained relationship with her sister, Tsarina Alexandra,  and the pressures of war and revolution make for a compelling story, reaching a dramatic conclusion.