Abstract

Dr Merrilyn Thomas will be in conversation with Professor Anthony Cross who was one of her Russian history lecturers at the University of East Anglia many years ago. They will be discussing her new historical novel, Know You Her Secret, set during the Russian Revolution. The book is based on a true story, that of Merrilyn’s great-great-aunt, Lucy King, who was governess to Princess Sofka Dolgorouky. Merrilyn will be revealing the stories – for there is more than one – behind the novel including how a reference in one of Professor Cross’s books led her to discover a link between the Dolgoroukys, and the murder of Rasputin. The book tells the story of how Lucy King was caught up in the revolution, fled to Crimea and was eventually rescued, along with the Dowager Empress of Russia, by the British navy.

When: Tuesday, 4 February 2025 at 18:30 – 20:30 (doors open at 18:00) Where: The Gordon Cameron Lecture Theatre, Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, CB3 0DG Language: English Format: in person & online via Zoom Tickets: £8 standard / £5 CamRuSS members & concessions; Access via Zoom and video recording: £5 standard / free for CamRuSS members & students.

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