Oksana (Heirs of Anton Series #4) (Reissued as The Sovereign's Daughter) [Paperback]

Susan K. Downs (Author), Susan May Warren (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2005

The fate of generations of Anton Klassen's heirs for years to come rests in the decisions he makes amidst revolutionary battles to love and protect one woman. But not even his promise to love can make Oksana feel safe with the secrets she harbors- secrets could alter the course of Russian's future.

Editorial Reviews

Book Description

When revolution threatens to destroy the Romanov dynasty, Anton Klassen is given a sacred trust and a royal command by none other than the Imperial Czar Nikolai himself. Yet, fighting a past of cowardice, Anton has much to prove. . .to the Fatherland, to himself, and to the woman he loves--"a rescued chambermaid from the Royal House of Romanov. Oksana yearns for a home and family, yet she harbors a state secret so dangerous she dares not share it even with the man she loves. Will Anton's fledgling courage destroy Oksana's future? Only faith in the promises of God can save the Heirs of Anton.

About the Author

Susan May Warren knows Russia. She developed a deep love for the country, its people, and its rich history while serving for eight years as missionaries in Khabarovsk, Russia. Now in Minnesota, she writes full time while her husband runs a lodge on Lake Superior. Along with her four children, she loves canoeing, hiking, skiing, and being involved in her local church. Susan K. Downs resides in Canton, Ohio, where her husband serves as a district superintendent for the Church of the Nazarene. This mother of five and grandmother of one traded her career as an international adoption program coordinator for one as a writer and editor, but she still loves to visit Russia. . .if only by way of her imagination.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Inc (September 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593103492
• ISBN-13: 978-1593103491
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #607,549 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oksana, November 17, 2005

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Rebekah Martin (MI,USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oksana (Heirs of Anton Series #4) (Reissued as The Sovereign's Daughter) (Paperback)

Just before the Royal House of Romanov in Russia is forced into house arrest by the Revolutionists, Imperial Tsar Nikolai Romanov entrusts one his most precious belongings to a young Mennonite, Anton Klassen. Agreeing to protect and escort two of the Tsar's servants to safety, Anton travels to the palace to retrieve Oksana and Yulia.

Oksana, however, carries many secrets with her as Anton takes her away, including the fact she is not who she claims to be. Originally born Olga Nikolaeva Romanov, Grand Duchess of Russia, she uses the name of the faithful chambermaid who exchanged places with Olga in the palace. Trained to be her body double, the real Oksana chose of her own free will to remain behind to save Olga. Now under a borrowed name, Olga will have to learn to cope with a new life, even as she waits to be reunited with her family.

I find it very interesting that the books in this series have been done backwards as it were, with each book in the series going further into history instead of forward. Oksana is probably the best book in the Heirs of Anton series, aside from the first one, Ekaterina. Downs and Warren have written a wonderful romance combined with suspense. Oksana was a very well done novel.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great ending to a great series!, March 24, 2006

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S. Prisbrey "read to escape" (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oksana (Heirs of Anton Series #4) (Reissued as The Sovereign's Daughter) (Paperback)

This final book in the "Hiers of Anton" series was superbly written and I enjoyed it so much. Downs and Warren have done an excellent job in this book, as well as the series as a whole, in telling the story of this Russian family and how they discover who God has called them to be. The story grips you from the beginning and the ending is awesome! This series was written backwards, starting with the most current family members and ending with the oldest. I look forward to reading the series again, only in reverse! Downs and Warren have won a fan in me!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Russian Historical Fiction at Its Best, October 10, 2007

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Deborah "Books, Movies and Chinese Food" (Fairfax, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oksana (Heirs of Anton Series #4) (Reissued as The Sovereign's Daughter) (Paperback)

It is the time of the Russian revolution where anyone connected with the royal family is no longer safe. Anton has been trusted with command by the tsar to take two servant girls from the royal house into safety. He soon falls in love with one of the girls, Oksana who seems to be hiding a secret from him. The two are constantly at odds but Anton has vowed to keep her safe. When he finds out her secret, will he still keep his promise to her or will he betray her trust?

I was afraid when reading this book I would be lost because I hadn't read the 2nd and 3rd book in the series. I had read the first book, Ekaterina, and had enjoyed it very much. However this book reads as a novel by itself although reading the other books will probably help to connect the complete storyline. I'm a huge fan of Russian history especially when dealing with the Russian royal family. I have always found the rise and fall of the last Tsar of Russia and his family fascinating. This story weaves historical fact with fiction beautifully. It's a really good story too, with lots of suspense and romance. What I also enjoyed about this story is that while most stories during this time period focus on Anastasia, this one was mainly about Olga. It was nice to read about a different perspective. It was obvious lots of research went into writing this book. I could almost imagine I was part of the story myself, trying to get into disguise and running for my life. Even though I haven't read the two books in between I can see how the first book and the last book tie into together with lots of clues finally being revealed. Excellent historical fiction and highly recommended.