History is not always written by those who know the truth.

This remarkable historical study explores one of the least-known and most fascinating chapters of European royal history: the revival of the Royal House of Anjou-Naples by King Alfonso XIII of Spain, and the extraordinary life of its last heir, Prince Alexis d’Anjou-Durassow, Duke of Durazzo.

The grandson of Her Imperial Highness Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna Romanov, daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, Prince Alexis inherited a lineage that united two of Europe’s most illustrious dynasties. Yet despite the distinction of his ancestry, his life became surrounded by controversy. Dismissed by many as an impostor and misunderstood by successive generations, his true story has remained obscured beneath decades of misconception, speculation and historical distortion.

Drawing upon extensive research, previously overlooked sources and documentary evidence, Carlos Mundy re-examines the life of this enigmatic prince and the circumstances that gave rise to one of the most enduring controversies surrounding European dynastic history.

More than a biography, this book is an investigation into legitimacy, memory and the fragile boundary between historical fact and accepted belief. It challenges long-held assumptions and invites readers to reconsider the remarkable life of a man whose legacy, the author argues, deserves to be restored to its rightful place in history.

A compelling work for anyone fascinated by European royalty, genealogy and the hidden stories that continue to shape our understanding of the past.