Download or read book Once a Grand Duchess written by John Van der Kiste and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2004-02-25 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This biography of Xenia, sister of Nicholas II gives a new angle on the Romanov story and provides new information on relationships within the family after the Revolution. Important new letters and photographs are also included.