I Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon is a compelling historical fiction novel that imagines the life of Anna Anderson, a woman who claimed to be Anastasia Romanov, the youngest daughter of the Russian czar. The book weaves between two timelines: Anastasia’s final days in Russia and Anna’s life in the 20th century, exploring themes of identity, survival, and the enduring mystery surrounding the Romanov family. A gripping, thought-provoking story based on real events.