'Gilded Prism' by Greg King offers a mesmerizing look into the lives of 19th-century European royalty, blending historical detail with captivating storytelling. A must-read for history buffs.

It was the most magnificent court in Europe¿a world of fairy tale opulence, ornate architecture, sophisticated fashion, extravagant luxury, and immense power. In the last Russian imperial court, a potent underlying mythology drove its participants t...