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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
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...
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
[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
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
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
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
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
Series
Publisher
Harlequin
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Step into this royal Cinderella romance by Millie Adams, where the boss is also the most powerful of kings! "Don't tempt me, Matteo." But their chemistry is royally irresistible! Countless women would be thrilled to marry King Matteo de la Cruz. Yet his brilliant personal assistant, Livia, flat-out refuses his proposal... and then quits ! Matteo is outraged, then intrigued... Can anything make his ideal queen reconsider? Livia has loved Matteo since...
Author
Publisher
Harlequin
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"USA TODAY bestselling author Kim Lawrence reunites the most scandalous of royal matches in this gripping pregnancy romance...One scorching night...will take her back to the palace! Waking up next to her soon-to-be-ex husband, Crown Prince Dante, Beatrice is determined this will be their final goodbye. Despite their ever-present chemistry, she's done with a life of royal scrutiny. Until a positive pregnancy test makes walking away impossible...For...
Author
Series
Publisher
Harlequin
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Royal drama has just taken on a whole new meaning in this sexy surprise pregnancy story by USA TODAY bestselling author Heidi Rice. Carrying his Majesty's heir... Is she or isn't she? Princess Juno won't stand by and let her twin sister be forced into a loveless marriage with King Leonardo of Severene. Juno switches places with her for Christmas, intent on ruining the match. A night of electrifying pleasure with the playboy King wasn't part of the...
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