Showing results for "The True Queen" in Literature & Fiction

When sisters Muna and Sakti wake up on the peaceful beach of the island of Janda Baik, they can’t remember anything, except that they are bound as only sisters can be. They have been cursed by an unknown enchanter, and slowly Sakti starts to fade away. The only hope of saving her is to go to distant Britain, where the Sorceress Royal has established an academy to train women in magic. If Muna is to save her sister, she must learn to navigate high society and trick the English magicians into believing she is a magical prodigy. 

Katherine of Aragon: The True Queen by bestselling historian Alison Weir, author of The Lost Tudor Princess, is the first in a spellbinding six novel series about Henry VIII's Queens. Alison takes you on an engrossing journey at Katherine's side and shows her extraordinary strength of character...

The breathtaking conclusion of the Smoke & Mirrors Duology. A beautiful, defiant princess. A renowned, sinfully gorgeous Hollywood actor. A love affair that is sure to rock the British Monarchy . . . and the world. Their love affair began intensely and passionately. Princess Adeline and Josh...

From Sunday Times bestseller Anne O’Brien . . . To those around her she was a loyal subject. In her heart she was a traitor. 1399: England’s crown is under threat. King Richard II holds onto his power by an ever-weakening thread, with exiled Henry of Lancaster back to reclaim his place on...

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)

Hayti 1811. Crowned Queen of Hayti, the first and only free Black nation in the Western Hemisphere, Marie-Louise Christophe rules alongside her husband King Henry. But Hayti still struggles with unrest and when Henry is overthrown, Queen Louise and her daughters are forced to leave their royal palaces and flee to London. In exile, Louise must redefine her position in society.

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

A Sunday Times Bestseller England’s Forgotten Queens ‘O’Brien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale.’ -The Times Her children or her crown France, 1399: The Duke of Brittany is dead and his widow, Joanna of Navarre, has inherited control of...

**A spellbinding historical novel** The Sunday Times Bestseller ‘O’Brien is now approaching Philippa Gregory status’ – Reader’s Digest ‘A dangerous word, perhaps, for a woman. Power.’ From her first clandestine marriage, Joan of Kent’s reputation is one of beauty, rumour and...

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 ...

“A bruising tale of passion, ambition, power, vengeance, and desire . . . a stunning retelling.” —Entertainment Weekly, Most Anticipated Books of Fall “Suspenseful, atmospheric and full of twists and turns, I loved the brutal, backstabbing world that Isabelle Schuler conjures up where...

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...

This is the true story about the almost unbelievable life of the woman we know as Eleanor of Aquitaine. In her 80 years, she inherited one of the greatest fortunes of Western Europe, married two kings who would fight each other throughout their lives for her wealth, gave birth to two other monarchs, went on Crusade, led a war, spent fifteen years in prison, crossed the alps on horseback in her seventies, raised a king's ransom, and ruled her own lands longer than any other woman except Queen Elizabeth II. This podcast is adapted from the book, Lions' Forge, written by Karen Markle Knab; look ...

Welcome to GSMC Classics, where we delve deep into the archives of radio history to bring you timeless tales of mystery and intrigue. Join us on a journey back in time as we present "The Adventures of Ellery Queen," a classic radio detective series that captivated audiences across the airwaves.Step into the world of Ellery Queen, the brilliant detective brought to life by the talented Hugh Marlowe. Originally airing on CBS Radio from June 18, 1939, to September 22, 1940, this iconic series continued to enthrall listeners through various radio networks, including NBC, ABC, and back to CBS, from...

ThisPodcast is about Crimes and Mysteries and Convictions that are Obsession Worthy.Other podcasts by me:Audio Orgasms Podcast: https://redcircle.com/shows/audioorgasmsIcepets Queen's Audiobooks Podcast: https://redcircle.com/shows/icepets-queens-audiobooks