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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...
8) Glass sword
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 20
Language
English
Formats
Description
The #1 New York Times bestselling series!
Perfect for fans of George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones series, Glass Sword is the high-stakes follow up to the #1 New York Times bestselling Red Queen. Mare Barrow's blood is red-the color of common folk-but her Silver ability, the power to control lightning, has turned her into a weapon that the royal court tries to control. The crown calls her an impossibility, a fake, but as she makes her escape from...
Author
Publisher
Harlequin
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Things aren't always as they seem in this scandalous royal marriage of convenience story by USA TODAY bestselling author Sharon Kendrick. A seductive stranger... Or her future husband? Princess Zabrina agreed to a convenient match with a king she's yet to meet to save her country from economic ruin. But before her wedding day, she seizes her first and last taste of freedom -- with the royal bodyguard! Their encounter is electrifying... until he reveals...
Author
Series
Publisher
Harlequin
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Pregnant ... by the playboy sheikh! Playboy sheikh Kedah of Zazinia has loved every minute he's spent earning his outrageous reputation! But about to claim the throne, and with a list of prospective brides being prepared, Kedah knows he must soon accept his royal duty ... A scorching night with his poised assistant, Felicia Hamilton, seems the perfect distraction -- and her cool beauty masks a desire Kedah is hungering to ignite! But even Kedah isn't...
Author
Publisher
Harlequin
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Maisey Yates dazzles with her 100th romance for Harlequin Books -- be captivated by this thrillingly passionate royal romance! He swore he'd resist her... ... how long before he gives in to temptation? Independent Tinley Markham is back in the kingdom of Liri for one reason: to uphold the marriage agreement her beloved father made or risk losing everything... Honor and guilt dictate that King Alexius must help the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Macro Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Milan Alessia Jackson battled through the scars left in her life from a contentious relationship. Her grandmother served as her protector and guardian angel until she took her last breath. International lawyer Vikkas Germaine was her childhood friend and true love. Life's circumstances separated them, but his father served as the catalyst to reunite them. As the couple settle into their new marriage and Durabia, unexpected challenges rise up and...
14) Red queen
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 17
Language
English
Formats
Description
In a world divided by blood--those with common, Red blood serve the Silver-blooded elite, who are gifted with superhuman abilities--seventeen-year-old Mare, a Red, discovers she has an ability of her own. To cover up this impossibility, the king forces her to play the role of a lost Silver princess and betroths her to one of his own sons. But Mare risks everything and uses her new position to help the Scarlet Guard --a growing Red rebellion--even...
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
Series
Language
English
Description
He's a Prince, a playboy, and a hottie single dad,And he might just be the end of me…Hell, I've never had time for a husband, never mind my own Prince Charming,I'm married to my job, after all.My fashion brand has brought me riches, but no closer to Mr. Right.That's until I meet Jacques, the deposed former Prince of Borovik.Fiendishly funny, irresistibly handsome, irrepressibly charming,And his daughter? Adorable.I thought he'd be the perfect face...
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
Series
Publisher
Harlequin
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"The truth is even more shocking than the headlines in this dramatic royal enemies-to-lovers romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Susan Stephens. His innocent enemy...could be his ultimate undoing! Prince Cesar will never forgive Sofia Acosta for the article branding him a playboy! But to avoid further scandal, he has no choice but to invite her to his lavish banquet in Rome -- where he's confronted by her unexpected apology and the very obvious...
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
Publisher
Harlequin
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Nothing will keep this alpha male from his secret child in this high-stakes marriage of convenience romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Sharon Kendrick. From discovering his secret heir... to claiming his Cinderella bride! When King Kadir Al Marara finds out he has a four-year-old son, nothing can keep him away! He immediately boards his private jet for a surprise reunion with the boy's unsuspecting mother, Caitlin. Shocked, Caitlin realizes...
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