A good look at the life of one of Russia's most revered Grand Duchesses. Grand Duchess Elisabeth Feodorovna has touched lives across the world, spanning decades. Her humanity and selflessness touched others, even in death.

This book brings Ella to life. Married to a man much misunderstood, even today, Ella was seen as a virtual slave to his will. After his death, she seemingly blossomed.

Though not particularly lengthy, and definitely not the definitive biography of Ella, this is a good book for anyone wishing to get their feet wet with Ella. The book has some minor editing mistakes, but they are trivial in the grand scheme of things. ( )