In the time of war, she did take on her duties, but was incapacitated by other maladies, like her mother. Olga was the oldest, and as the first daughter, she was largely beloved by the Russian people, but she was also very irresponsible, and often acted girlish. While the girls were rarely seen in public, they had different personalities. Despite being royalty, they lead simple lives, and often mingled with the men who stood guard over them, which was looked down upon by higher society of that time. The girls lead a life of isolation from the rest of their counterparts during their lives, thanks to their mother wishing to protect them. The book delves into their personalities and daily lives before, during, and after the first World Wars and more specifically, the Bolshevik revolution. What it’s about: The four sisters of the Roman Royal family, dubbed the “Big Pair” (Olga and Tatyana) and the “Little Pair” (Maria and Anastasia) by their mother, were the source of fascination throughout history. Genre: Biography, cultural, historical non-fiction Title: The Romanov Sisters: The Lost Lives of the Daughters of Nicholas and Alexandra
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