343 pp. Index. Notes. Bibliography. Photos. Spine, corners bumped. Jacket has edgewear. Reveals the group of operatives that worked behind the scenes to save the Romanovs, raises doubts about the authenticity of the positive identification of their bones, and provides evidence that at least one of the plots to save the family actually succeeded. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.

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Title: The Secret Plot to Save the Tsar The Truth Behind the Romanov Mystery
Publisher: William Morrow, New York
Publication Date: 2002
ISBN 10: 0688169988
ISBN 13: 9780688169985
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good-
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-

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The tragic fate of the Romanovs is well known: on July 17, 1918, the Tsar, his wife, their four daughters and ailing heir were led down to a basement in Ekaterinburg, Russia, and murdered in cold blood by a Bolshevik firing squad. The DNA analysis and identification of the bones were the conclusive proof the world was waiting for, and the case was considered closed. Until now.

Shay McNeal's controversial, groundbreaking new account challenges this accepted view. She presents convincing new scientific analysis questioning the authenticity of the "Romanov" bones and uncovers an extraordinary tale of espionage and double dealing that has been kept secret for more than eighty years.

Based on extensive study of American, Allied and Bolshevik documents, including recently declassified intelligence files, McNeal reveals the existence of a shadowy group of operatives working at the highest levels of the Allied, Bolshevik and German governments to free the Imperial family and guide them to safety.

Most controversially, McNeal believes that one of the plots to rescue the Tsar and his family may, possibly, have succeeded -- and she has compelling evidence to support it.

Told with the pace of a thriller, this highly readable and vigorously researched book forces a dramatic reappraisal of one of the most enduring mysteries of the twentieth century.

About the Author

Shay McNeal, as President of Smith McNeal, built her firm into a multi-million-dollar business. After selling it, she became a political consultant and retired in 1992 to pursue her passion for history and writing. She is now a highly respected historical researcher who has contributed to both the BBC and the Discovery Channel on colonial American history.

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