A defining feature of the book is its portrayal of the Khodynka Tragedy , a real historical event where nearly 1,400 people died in a stampede during the coronation celebrations. Akunin uses this tragedy to highlight the disconnect between the Romanov family and the Russian people. Literary Analysis

: The novel won the Russian Anti-Booker prize in 2000 for prose. Where to Find the Book

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