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Author
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"'A fascinating account of Prince Philip as seen from every conceivable angle. Ian Lloyd demonstrates that there is much we didn't know about this much-loved -- and at times controversial -- royal consort' Majesty magazine The Archbishop of Canterbury called him "˜bloody rude', courtiers feared he was "˜a foreign interloper out for the goodies', daughter-in-law Sarah Ferguson found him "˜very frightening' and the Queen Mother labelled him 'the...
Author
Series
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
First-hand anecdotes and extracts from diaries, letters, and rare historical sources offer a fascinating history of a divisive figure, as well as remarkable insights into the Tudor eraMary Queen of Scots is perhaps one of the most controversial and divisive monarchs in regal history. Her story reads like a particularly spicy novel, with murder, kidnap, adultery, assassination, and execution. To some she is one of the most wronged women in history,...
Author
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
This is a fascinating portrait of royal life at Sandringham, from the early life of Albert Edward to the modern day. Drawing on letters, diaries and contemporary reports, it is a rich exploration of the private lives of Britain's royal family. From family life at the estate to the first visit of Queen Victoria, the glittering parties of the early twentieth century and all the way up to the death of King George V, the reigns of his sons, and the Sandringham...
Author
Series
Princess power volume 2
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Fatima invites her friends to visit her sister and brother-in-law, Selime and Ahmed. The girls sense something suspicious when Ahmed's father becomes deathly ill, and then Ahmed goes missing. Ahmed's cousin Yusuf just might be to blame, but it's up to the princesses to solve this mystery.
Author
Series
Publisher
Harlequin
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"He rules a kingdom... Will she rule his heart?King Adonis learned early on that emotion is a weakness a monarch can't afford. But then innocent Anna is sent to him to help tame his wayward motherless daughter. Instantly he realises he wants Anna. And that wanting her is extremely dangerous. The gruff, iron-hearted monarch is unlike anyone unworldly Anna has ever met. That Adonis desires her is almost beyond comprehension. But their heated encounter...
Author
Publisher
Abrams / Vearsa Limited
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A curious little girl watches the man who guards the last castle in town. Every time she passes by him, she tries to catch his eye. While the other townspeople fear what may be locked up inside the mysterious castle, the girl finally gets up the courage to knock on the door and find out what's really behind the gate. A story about overcoming fear of the unknown, trying new things, and reaching out to make new friends, The Very Last Castle shows that...
Author
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
The conventional view of Richard III's defeat at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485 is that it was due to a loss of support for him after his usurpation of the throne. However, David Hipshon argues that the result might very well have been in his favor, had not his support for James Harrington in a long-running family feud with Thomas, Lord Stanley led to the latter betraying him. Bosworth was the last English battle in which the monarch relied...
Author
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
While everyone knows the story of King Arthur, few have heard of King Lucius, a figure who has been consigned to myth and largely forgotten in the annals of British history. Examining the primary sources as well as the archaeological evidence for this second century king, David Knight convincingly refutes the generally accepted view expounded at the beginning of the 20th century that identifies Lucius as King Abgarus of Edessa. He reconstructs the...
Author
Series
Princess power volume 3
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Princess Tansy knows that whenever something terrible occurs in her kingdom, the ogre gets the blame. Yet anyone who challenges him is turned to stone! Tansy's two oldest brothers have been forbidden to fight the ogre, but they're determined to try. Can Tansy and her friends save the boys from a horrible fate?
Author
Publisher
Birlinn Limited
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"An "enlightening and fascinating" exploration of Scotland's royal women, from Lady Macbeth to Mary Queen of Scots and beyond ( Booklist ). The lives of the Scottish queens, both those who ruled in their own right and the consorts, have largely been neglected in conventional history books. One of the earliest known Scottish queens was none other than the notorious Lady Macbeth. Was she really the wicked woman depicted in Shakespeare's famous play?...
Author
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
This book examines the motives, means and consequences of the murders among members of Europe's ruling families over the last 1,000 years. Plucking true stories due to their historical significance and sheer intrigue, this book relates violent deaths amid royal splendour and the overthrow of tyrants by oppressed populations. Methods vary from sword and arrow, to bomb and bullet, to alleged witchcraft. Settings range from Russia to Portugal; British...
Author
Series
Publisher
Harlequin
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
From heiress in the shadows ... to his pregnant princess! For one passionate night, in a stranger's arms, Pia had felt beautiful and free ... free of being the lonely, overlooked heiress to her family's millions. Then Pia learns she's carrying the Crown Prince of Atilia's twins! Ruthless Ares is determined to claim his secret heirs, but he won't -- can't -- promise Pia more. And Pia's true royal secret? She's falling inescapably in love with her dark-hearted...
Author
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
The first popular account of the only king to rule all of Wales as a single country Gruffudd ap Llywelyn was a mighty king, yet 1,000 years after his birth he is all but forgotten. In 1055 he led a great army into England, burning Hereford and forcing King Edward the Confessor to seek peace. Gruffudd united Wales and conquered border land that had been in English hands for centuries, turning the Viking threat into a powerful weapon. In 1063, however,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Harlequin
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Cinderella had his baby ... Now she'll wear his crown Vibrant artist Frankie is shocked when Matt, the enigmatic stranger she gave her innocence to, reappears in her life. His touch was intensely sensual, his kiss pure magic ... yet their affair had consequences, and Frankie had no way to contact him. Now she's in for the biggest shock of all -- Matt is actually King Matthias! And to claim his heir, he demands Frankie become his queen ! Explore the...
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Series
Language
English
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Her career in tatters, celebrity photographer Lilah Rose needs somewhere to regroup and start fresh, outside of the spotlight. There's nowhere better to hide than the English countryside, complete with fluffy sheep, rolling hills…and Max, the stern, sexy farmer who tends to them. But the lazy days and lush nights with Max aren't as far from the spotlight as Lilah thinks. He isn't simply a farmer-he's also a duke: young, handsome and powerful…and...
Author
Language
English
Description
The Prince Who Did Not Want to Be King is a fairy tale about a king who wants to retire but can't decide which of his four sons should succeed him. The three oldest boys initiate projects intended to impress their father, but the youngest son just wants to stay out of trouble and not do anything to bring shame upon his family or country. Instead, he wants to do something each day to make his country a better place to live and raise a family. The story...
Author
Language
English
Description
Should a princess be happy with her castle and the plans her parents have made for her to marry a prince? What if that story isn’t as rosy as it sounds? What if the princess wants something more, and why shouldn’t she!
Read on to find out in this beautifully illustrated book for children.
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