This is the biggest lot of historical nonsense. Sullivan has anirritating style and a gushing attitude towards his subject(either he's related to Ducky or madly in love with her). Hecannot get over how impossibly wonderful, gorgeous, perfect, etche thinks she was. This is a totally inappropriate stance for ahistorian towards a subject. He also trashes everyone Ducky knewto make her look better. Sullivan's treatment of the murderedEmpress Alexandra is particularly cruel and unnecessary. Bottomline: Ducky was an overrated, frumpy, greedy historical footnote.Cyril wanted to be Emperor, so why didn't he start by executingtraitors like himself and his wife? Their behavior was inexcusable, even during a revolution. This book is inexcusableas a history or as a biography. Don't waste your time or money.