Author:Johanna Lindsey

Tanya, mysterious raven-haired dancer in a rustic Mississippi tavern, little knew that she was really the Princess Tatiana from the far-off kingdom of Cardinia.When bold, golden-eyed Prince Stefan came in search of her, determined to claim her as his own and carry out his father's dying wish, the spirited Tanya spurned his affections while inflaming his royal blood with a fiery passion.
Even as she tried to escape she was still irresistibly drawn to him, until the young princess at last yielded to the sensuous conquest of her brazen prince, and discovered her true destiny.
High-quality entertainment. The charm and appeal of her characters is infectious.
—— Publishers WeeklyFirst-rate romance.
—— New York Daily NewsDelicious, sexy, historical romance with a clever twist.
—— BooklistA funny, wise, hugely enjoyable fantasy
—— Financial TimesImpressive . . . Rutherfurd has indeed embraced all of Russia
—— The Washington PostRusska succeeds where [other books] of trendy Soviet-watching have failed ... Rutherfurd can take his place among an elite cadre of chroniclers such as Harold Lamb, Maurice Hindus and Henri Troyat
—— San Francisco ChronicleFast moving ... Rutherfurd believes in adding color and adventure to facts that are exhaustively researched, making history palatable if not delicious
—— Milwaukee Journal SentinelSprawling ... Rutherfurd's close observation of Russia's religious and ethnic diversity gives this epic a distinctive flavor
—— Publishers WeeklyRutherfurd literally personifies history
—— New York Daily News