Once a Grand Duchess: Xenia, Sister of Nicolas II

John Van der Kiste has published over forty books, including titles in historical biography, local history, true crime, music, and fiction. He also is the editor of the anthology Gilbert & Sullivan's Christmas. He lives in Devon, England.

Coryne Hall is a historian, broadcaster, and consultant specializing in the Romanovs and British and European royalty. Her books include Imperial Dancer and To Free the Romanovs. She is a regular contributor to Majesty magazine, the European Royal History Journal, Royal Russia, Sovereign, and Royalty Digest Quarterly.

Anne Flosnik is an accomplished, multi-award-winning British actress, with lead credits for stage, television, commercials, industrials, voice-overs, and audiobooks. She has garnered three AudioFile Earphones Awards, including for Little Bee by Chris Cleave, and four Audie Award nominations.