The New Style Calendar, already in general use on the Continent and in Great Britain, did not replace the Old Style in Russia until 1918 when thirteen days were omitted (1 February being reckoned as 14 February). In this book dates are predominantly given as New Style,except where indicated, or where cited in original sources.
List of Illustrations
PART ONE IN THE SHADOW OF THE GREAT WAR
Introduction A Historical Enigma
Chapter 1 Setting the Stage
Chapter 2 Parties in Interest
Chapter 3 The Hidden Hands
Chapter 4 The Hidden Hands Play a Hand
Chapter 5 The Facade
PART TWO AGENTS ON THE MOVE
Chapter 6 Tobolsk
Chapter 7 A New Cast of Characters
Chapter 8 Extortion
PART THREE CONTRADICTIONS, ABSURDITIES AND IMPLAUSIBILITY
Chapter 9 The Tsar Was Shot
Chapter 10 The First Investigations
Chapter 11 The Messengers of Death
Chapter 12 Yurovsky's Revised Account
Chapter 13 Tsar and Family Destroyed Without a Trace
PART FOUR IN SEARCH OF THE TRUTH
Chapter 14 San Francisco 1920
Chapter 15 Politics, Intrigue and Provenance
Chapter 16 Coming Full Circle
Epilogue
Appendix
Characters
Bibliography
Notes
Index