The Rebel Romanov

Princess Juliane-Henriette-Ulrike of Saxe-Coburg, known as the Rebel Romanov, experienced a life of remarkable upheaval—from her birth in Germany to her marriage into the Russian Imperial Family, a union shaped by political necessity. Her journey includes escape from an abusive marriage, societal exile in Germany, and a later life in Switzerland filled with intellectual circles, all set against the backdrop of European upheaval and royal intrigue. Helen Rappaport's biography illuminates the complexities of Julie’s extraordinary life, revealing her sacrifices and her connections to major European royal figures.