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The Grand Duchess in Exile: The Story of Nicholas II's Cousin

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The Grand Duchess in Exile: The Story of Nicholas II's Cousin
9.99 €
Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna and her family escaped death by fleeing revolutionary Russia. But life in a foreign land was not easy, and the Princess recalls with gratitude the few people who helped her family, among them the King and Queen of Romania. The Princess tells of her friendship with King Alfonso XIII of Spain, of her meetings with the Queen of England, Empress Maria Feodorovna and King Gustav V, of the vicissitudes of life in London and Paris. In search of livelihood, the princess tried to earn by sewing, knitting, embroidery. Acquaintance with Coco Chanel pushed Maria Pavlovna to organize her own business - embroidery workshop. Finally, she really began to earn. Seeking to help distressed compatriots, the princess was actively engaged in charity. Her story is a glimpse of life in emigration without embellishments, complaints and hatred.
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