Showing results for "The True Queen" in Biographies & Memoirs

For years she prayed for her mother to give birth to a son. She longed to be spared her destiny as Britain's future Queen. Her dream was to live in the country surrounded by children, dogs and horses. But Elizabeth did her duty, the young princess pledging before her people that she would dedicate her whole life to the service of Britain and the Commonwealth. She hoped that that day would be a long way off. It was not to be. Only 25 when she became Queen after the premature death of her father, King George Vl, Elizabeth has become the stuff of superlatives.

Queen of Thieves is the gritty, fast-paced story of Fredericka "Marm" Mandelbaum, a poor Jewish woman who rose to the top of her profession in organized crime during the Gilded Age in New York City. During her more than twenty-five-year reign as the country’s top receiver of stolen goods, she accumulated great wealth and power inconceivable for women engaged in business, legitimate or otherwise.

A new girl from Arizona, a priceless fan gone missing, and a group of girls determined to do good in whatever way they can! Join the Merriweather Girls as they work together to find The Queen's Fan, and also have some fun along the way. (Summary by ShrimpPhish)

The untold story of generations of Middle Eastern freedom fighters—horsewomen who safeguarded an ancient breed of Caspian horse—and their efforts to defend their homelands from the Taliban and others seeking to destroy them. "A breathtaking book that revisits nearly one hundred years of...

Jennifer Shahade, a two-time US Women's Chess Champion, spent her teens and twenties travelling the world playing chess. Tournaments have taken her from Istanbul to Moscow, and introduced her to players from Zambia to China. In this ultra male-dominated sport, Jennifer found shocking sexism, as well as an incredible history of the top female players that has often been ignored. But she also found friendships, feminism and hope. Through her own story, as well as in-depth profiles of pioneers of the game, Jennifer invites us into the extremely competitive world of chess.

'The Queen is an invaluable work of non-fiction' - David Grann, Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon This is the gripping true tale of a villain who changed American history. In the 1970s, Linda Taylor became a fur-wearing, Cadillac-driving symbol of...

Scream Queens is a true crime, paranormal & all things spooky weekly podcast. Each week sisters Leslie & Marissa bring you a case/story with a bit of humor & a little sarcasm!!! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/screamqueenspod/support

A disreputable lawyer is discovered dead by poisoning during the performance of a play in New York City. Not only that, despite being sold out, the body is surrounded by empty seats. Plus his top hat is missing. Inspector Richard Queen of the Homicide Squad is called-in to solve the case, along with his mystery writer son, Ellery. First in the Ellery Queen mystery novel series. - Summary by The Narrator

True Crime Podcast spilling all the details on killers and creeps from the Pacific Northwest with host, Ginger the True Crime Queen! *Explicit SARCASTIC Language*

Bloomsbury presents The Peepshow by Kate Summerscale, read by Nicola Walker. FROM BRITAIN'S TOP-SELLING TRUE CRIME WRITER WINNER OF THE CWA ALCS GOLD DAGGER FOR NON-FICTION A BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR: The Times/Sunday Times, Financial Times, Spectator, Independent, Tablet and New Statesman 'I loved...

Now a Major Motion Picture starring Dame Judi Dench from director Stephen Frears. History’s most unlikely friendship—this is the astonishing story of Queen Victoria and her dearest companion, the young Indian Munshi Abdul Karim. In the twilight years of her reign, after the devastating...

Over a half century, Malibu went from an untamed ranch in the middle of nowhere to a paradise seeded with movie stars. Behind its transformation is the love story of Frederick and May Rindge. He was a Harvard-trained confidant of presidents; she grew up on a hardscrabble Midwestern farm; yet their unlikely bond would shape history.

A pampered Long Island princess hits the road in a converted bus with her wilderness-loving husband, travels the country for one year, and brings it all hilariously to life in this offbeat and romantic memoir. Doreen and Tim are married psychiatrists with a twist: She’s a self-proclaimed Long Island princess, grouchy couch potato, and shoe addict. He's an affable, though driven, outdoorsman.

When seventeen-year-old Marcus Sarjeant fired six shots at Queen Elizabeth II during the 1981 Trooping the Colour ceremony, it exposed critical vulnerabilities in royal security. Raven Thorne dissects the incident, the teenager's disturbing motivations, and the threat landscape facing the Crown. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Robin Hood, Dick Turpin, Ronnie Biggs, the Krays.... All have become folk heroes, glamorised and romanticised, even when they killed. But where are their female equivalents? Where are the street robbers, gang leaders, diamond thieves, gold smugglers and bank robbers? Queens of the Underworld reveals the incredible story of female crooks from the 17th century to the present.

Ana Montes had spent seventeen years spying for the Cubans. She had been raised in a patriotic Puerto Rican household: Her father, a psychiatrist, was a former colonel in the US Army. Her sister worked as a translator for the FBI and helped break up a ring of Cuban spies in Miami. Her brother was also a loyal FBI agent. Montes impressed her bosses but in secret spent her breaks memorizing top-secret documents before sending them to the Cuban government. Retired FBI agent Peter J. Lapp explains the clues that led their team to catch one of the United States’ most dangerous spies.

Welcome to Queen Bandit, a thrilling podcast where adventure and danger lurk around every corner. Join our enigmatic heroine as she narrates her pulse-pounding journey through a world of high-stakes heists, daring escapes, and unexpected twists. Each episode delves into the life of a master thief who operates in the shadows, always staying one step ahead of the law and her rivals.From meticulously planned capers to heart-stopping chases, you'll be on the edge of your seat as our bandit queen recounts her most audacious exploits. Discover the secrets of her trade, the allies and enemies she ...

Crime. Investigation. Revelation. Uncover brings you explosive, high-caliber true crime year-round. From CIA mind control to serial abuse, mysterious disappearances to wrongful imprisonment. Each season features a new host who is deeply connected to the story, committed to tracking down the truth. With over 30 seasons to choose from, Uncover represents the best in true crime.For early access to episodes, plus ad-free listening, visit apple.co/cbctruecrime.

Host Jack Maddox unravels the true story of Belle Starr, separating verified court records from Wild West mythology. Was she really a gun-slinging outlaw queen, or a fence and harbor master whose legend was built by dime novels? Discover what history actually proves about America's most misunderstood female outlaw. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Dysfunctional families, sexual abuse, sheer greed and sometimes just a skewed moral compass. These are some of the triggers that drove the women captured in these pages to become lawbreakers. Queens of Crime demonstrates a haunting criminal power that most people do not associate women with. The...