Peter Kurth is an excellent writer and has the ability of bringing historic events to vivid life, a manifestation of belief and conviction in/for his subject. Although DNA evidence has now proven beyond reasonable doubt Anna Anderson was a fraud his book is none-the-less of value, it brings to life a fascinating era and womans futile fantacy life. Historians and romantics will probably debate the the merits, or lack there of, the Anna Anderson saga for years to come. Whether one chooses to accept the DNA evidence or not Peter Kurths book is highly recommended, a window into a remarkable womans even more remarkable fantacy life which millions willingly believed.