Books like Natasha's Will

This book really suprised us. Having picked it up at a jumble sale I read some reviews and it didn't have a good rating. Always worth giving books a try because we ended up really enjoying this one and will be looking for more by this author. Natasha is from an aristocratic family in St Petersburg. When the revolution comes her family endures loss and hardship. This storyline alternates with one set in modern day with another family about to lose their home. The stories weave together and there is a mystery to solve with clues hidden in books. Each clue helped them work out the title of the next book to find. We enjoyed working these out and finding the connections between the characters. I think this book hasn't gained high ratings because the writing is very straightforward and some details of the story may seem unlikely but if you suspend belief it is a really enjoyable story. The plot is good and we really enjoyed learning about the russian revolution from a childs perspective.