A Queen of Tears
Author : William Henry Wilkins
Publisher :
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 17,59 MB
Release : 1904
Category : Denmark
ISBN :
A Queen of Tears: Caroline Matilda, Queen of Denmark and Norway and Princess of Great Britain and Ireland;
Author : William Henry Wilkins
Publisher : Sagwan Press
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 25,66 MB
Release : 2018-02-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781377132570
Book Description
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The Queen of the Tearling
Author : Erika Johansen
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 10,51 MB
Release : 2014-07-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0062290371
Book Description
“Call it The Hunger Games of Thrones. Erika Johansen’s debut novel is a genre mashup: medieval fantasy meets dystopian future. . . . The setting, combined with Johansen’s deft hand with character and plotting, really does work. . . . An addictive and enjoyable adventure. . . . The Tear is just as easy to get sucked into as Westeros or Hogwarts or Panem.” —USA Today Magic, adventure, mystery, and romance combine in this epic debut in which a young princess must reclaim her dead mother’s throne, learn to be a ruler—and defeat the Red Queen, a powerful and malevolent sorceress determined to destroy her. On her nineteenth birthday, Princess Kelsea Raleigh Glynn, raised in exile, sets out on a perilous journey back to the castle of her birth to ascend her rightful throne. Plain and serious, a girl who loves books and learning, Kelsea bears little resemblance to her mother, the vain and frivolous Queen Elyssa. But though she may be inexperienced and sheltered, Kelsea is not defenseless: Around her neck hangs the Tearling sapphire, a jewel of immense magical power; and accompanying her is the Queen’s Guard, a cadre of brave knights led by the enigmatic and dedicated Lazarus. Kelsea will need them all to survive a cabal of enemies who will use every weapon—from crimson-caped assassins to the darkest blood magic—to prevent her from wearing the crown. Despite her royal blood, Kelsea feels like nothing so much as an insecure girl, a child called upon to lead a people and a kingdom about which she knows almost nothing. But what she discovers in the capital will change everything, confronting her with horrors she never imagined. An act of singular daring will throw Kelsea’s kingdom into tumult, unleashing the vengeance of the tyrannical ruler of neighboring Mortmesne: the Red Queen, a sorceress possessed of the darkest magic. Now Kelsea will begin to discover whom among the servants, aristocracy, and her own guard she can trust. But the quest to save her kingdom and meet her destiny has only just begun—a wondrous journey of self-discovery and a trial by fire that will make her a legend . . . if she can survive.
Tears of Pearl
Author : Tasha Alexander
Publisher : Minotaur Books
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 35,62 MB
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1429928263
Book Description
Set amid the beauty and decadence of the Ottoman Empire, Lady Emily's latest adventure is full of intrigue, treachery, and romance. Looking forward to the joys of connubial bliss, newlyweds Lady Emily and Colin Hargreaves, diplomats of the British Empire, set out toward Turkey for an exotic honeymoon. But on their first night in the city, a harem girl is found murdered, strangled in the courtyard of the Sultan's lavish Topkapi Palace. Sir Richard St. Clare, an Englishman who works at the embassy in Constantinople, is present and recognizes the girl as his own daughter who was kidnapped twenty years earlier. Emily and Colin promise the heartbroken father that they'll find her killer, but as the investigation gains speed, they find that appearance can be deceiving—especially within the confines of the seraglio As a woman, Emily is given access to the forbidden world of the harem and quickly discovers that its mysterious, sheltered walls offer no protection from a ruthless murderer. As the number of victims grows, Emily must rely on her own sharp wis in a heart-stopping finale if she is to stop a killer bend on exacting vengeance no matter how many innocent lives he leaves in his wake.
The Chili Queen
Author : Sandra Dallas
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 28,81 MB
Release : 2003-09-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1429903392
Book Description
Life may have been hard on Addie French, but when she meets friendless Emma Roby on a train, all her protective instincts emerge. Emma's brother is seeing her off to Nalgitas to marry a man she has never met. And Emma seems like a lost soul to Addie-someone who needs Addie's savvy and wary eye. It isn't often that Addie is drawn to anyone as a friend, but Emma seems different somehow. When Emma's prospective fails to show up at the train depot, Addie breaks all her principles to shelter the girl at her brothel, The Chili Queen. But once Emma enters Addie's life, the secrets that unfold and schemes that are hatched cause both women to question everything they thought they knew. With Sandra Dallas's trademark humor, charm, and pathos, The Chili Queen will satisfy anyone who has ever longed for happiness. The Chili Queen is the winner of the 2003 Spur Award for Best Western Novel.
The Snow Queen
Author : Hans Christian Andersen
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 43 pages
File Size : 24,96 MB
Release : 2015-04-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1443440337
Book Description
With a single kiss, a young maid saves her beloved from the Snow Queen’s icy imprisonment. When splinters from an evil troll’s magic mirror get into the heart and eye of Kai, he is tricked into accompanying the Snow Queen to her palace, and only the innocence and kindness of Gerda’s heart can save him. The inspiration for Frozen, Hans Christian’s Andersen’s “The Snow Queen” is one of the most beloved fairy tales in history. HarperPerennialClassics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.
Tear Down the Throne
Author : Jennifer Estep
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 43,83 MB
Release : 2022-05-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0063023113
Book Description
Bestselling author Jennifer Estep continues her Gargoyle Queen epic fantasy series where magic reigns, alliances are tested, and a dangerous attraction could tear down a throne. . . Crown princess. Clever spy. Powerful mind magier. Gemma Ripley of Andvari is all those things—and determined to stop an enemy from using magical tearstone weapons to conquer her kingdom. Gemma’s quest for answers leads her to a trade Summit between the various kingdoms. Among the other royals in attendance is Queen Maeven Morricone of Morta and her son, Prince Leonidas—Gemma’s charming and dangerous nemesis. Gemma knows that Maeven always has a long game in motion, and sure enough, the cunning queen invokes an arcane tradition that threatens the fragile truce between Andvari and the other kingdoms. Despite her best intentions, Gemma once again finds herself thrown together with Leo and battling her growing feelings for the enemy prince. When a series of deadly attacks shatters the Summit’s peaceful negotiations, Gemma realizes that someone wants to tear the royals down from their thrones—and that this enemy just might succeed.
The Writing on My Forehead LP
Author : Nafisa Haji
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 33,54 MB
Release : 2009-03-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0061719900
Book Description
From childhood, willful, intelligent Saira Qader broke the boundaries between her family's traditions and her desire for independence. A free-spirited and rebellious Muslim-American of Indo-Pakistani descent, she rejected the constricting notions of family, duty, obligation, and fate, choosing instead to become a journalist, the world her home. Five years later, tragedy strikes, throwing Saira's life into turmoil. Now the woman who chased the world to uncover the details of other lives must confront the truths of her own. In need of understanding, she looks to the stories of those who came before—her grandparents, a beloved aunt, her mother and father. As Saira discovers the hope, pain, joy, and passion that defined their lives, she begins to face what she never wanted to admit—that choice is not always our own, and that faith is not just an intellectual preference.
The tear of an ice queen
Author : StoryBuddiesPlay
Publisher : StoryBuddiesPlay
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 37,28 MB
Release : 2024-06-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Book Description
The tear of an ice queen In a kingdom ravaged by flames, Prince Vikramaditya embarks on a desperate quest to find the fabled Ice Queen's Tear, an artifact rumored to hold the power to extinguish the inferno and save Ujjain. Guided by his wise advisor Vedale, he ventures into the treacherous realm of the Ice Queen, facing mythical guardians and a hidden community with their own agendas. As Vikramaditya delves deeper, the true purpose of the Ice Queen's Tear becomes shrouded in mystery. He discovers that the path to salvation lies not in wielding immense power, but in the strength of a leader who embodies sacrifice and the unwavering unity of his people. This captivating fantasy tale explores themes of leadership, selflessness, and the power of storytelling. Join Vikramaditya on his perilous journey as he confronts not just external threats, but also the internal struggle to define true sacrifice. Will he unearth the secrets of the Ice Queen's Tomb and claim the Tear? Or will he discover a different kind of power, one that lies within the hearts of his people? With vivid descriptions and a fast-paced plot, this story will keep you guessing until the very end. Perfect for fans of epic fantasy sagas and tales of heroism, "The Ice Queen's Tear" is a must-read for anyone who believes in the power of unity and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
The Queen Alone
Author : K.A.S. Quinn
Publisher : Atlantic Books
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 14,14 MB
Release : 2015-04-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1782394540
Book Description
The final installment in the extraordinary time-traveling adventures of Katie-Berger-Jones-Burg Katie Berger-Jones-Burg is a lonely New York teenager. It's Christmas, and with her pop-star mother away on a whirlwind tour, all is not well with Katie. She is having visions, and she realized she is needed in another time. In 1860 it's Christmas too. Princess Alice is helping her father Prince Albert with his endless stream of work while the rest of the family—including Queen Victoria—is enjoying the wonderful snow. But the merry royal family is under a shadow. There is a plot—both political and supernatural—to bring down the Queen. A Britain without its Queen is weak, and where Britain stumbles, the rest of the world falls.
