Praise for The Lost Daughter

“I devoured The Lost Daughter in two days. I adored it. Gill Paul makes complex history so accessible. So real. . . . It was truly exceptional.”

—Louise Beech, award-winning author of The Lion Tamer Who Lost

“Another brilliant read from Gill Paul. Two gripping stories entwine and kept me captivated till the last page. Kept me looking forward to getting back to it each evening.”

—Tracy Rees, author of Darling Blue

“With The Lost Daughter, [Gill] has returned to the tragic Romanovs, creating another fascinating story that asks the haunting question: ‘What if one of them escaped?’ A pleasure to dive into.”

—Kate Riordan, author of The Stranger

“Fascinating! Gill captures this family and this period of history so vividly. Such a wonderful book.”

—Hazel Gaynor, New York Times bestselling author of The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter

“A wonderful sweeping tale that totally captivated me and had me on the edge of my seat, clutching my hanky. The story is bold and powerful, filled with emotion, tension and vivid characters in a setting that is rich in historical detail. . . . And the love story? Intense and passionate, it will grip your heart. I loved it.”

—Kate Furnivall, New York Times bestselling author of The Italian Wife

“An enthralling story: the heartbreak genuine, the research brilliant. I love the way the present narrative throws light on the past story.”

—Dinah Jefferies, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Missing Sister

“A marvelous story: gripping, romantic and evocative of a turbulent and fascinating time.”

—Lulu Taylor, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Winter Secret

“With great verve and a smattering of delicious fictional license, Gill evokes the events and characters of two eras. Conspiracy theories abound, providing fertile ground for Gill’s undoubted storytelling talents. Delightful.”

—Liz Trenow, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Soldiers

“This engrossing, heart-wrenching novel moves between the decades, combining history with fiction to portray the tragic events of the Russian Revolution.”

—Sunday Express (UK)

“Meticulously researched and evocatively written, this sweeping story will keep a tight hold on your heartstrings until the final page.”

—Iona Grey, author of Letters to the Lost

“Gill Paul has crafted a beautiful book. . . . I felt as if I was living in the pages myself. I adored it.”

—Amanda Jennings, author of The Cliff House

“This is an intriguing and involving book that explores a really fascinating period in time in a clever and highly enjoyable way. I was hooked into both timelines from the start.”

—Joanna Courtney, author of the Queens of Conquest series

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