Novel

Political corruption--Russia--Fiction;Americans--Russia--Fiction;Mormons--Russia--Fiction;Mormons--Fiction.

When a diary wrapped in brown paper is passed to journalist Galya Starkova by a stranger for safekeeping, a series of complex events begins that includes the possiblity of another revolution in modern-day Russia. Death of a Tsar follows Galya's quest to find out why so many people want this diary. The White Guard knows it could bring the Romanov heir back to the throne and recover the tsar's lost treasure. Former KGB leader Vladimir Tupolev knows it could destroy his power in the reformed government. Rand King, an American diplomat, helps Galya investigate. When Galya seeks refuge at the home of her LDS cousin Rustam, the entire household is in jeopardy. Rustam feels he must seek revenge after his wife is murdered. But what about the covenants he has made in his new religion? And will Rand and Galya find the treasure and unravel the mystery of the last of the tsars? Or will Vladimir Tupolev get the diary before they can achieve their quest? Find out in this thrilling, action-packed new novel. [publisher's blurb]

BX 8688.3 .M334de 1994

383p.