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Princess Elizabeth's spy : a Maggie Hope mystery / by MacNeal, Susan Elia.;: "Susan Elia MacNeal introduced the remarkable Maggie Hope in her acclaimed debut, Mr. Churchill's Secretary. Now Maggie returns to protect Britain's beloved royals against an international plot--one that could change the course of history. As World War II sweeps the continent and England steels itself against German attack, Maggie Hope, former secretary to Prime Minister Winston Churchill, completes her training to become a spy for MI-5. Spirited, strong-willed, and possessing one of the sharpest minds in government for mathematics and code-breaking, she fully expects to be sent abroad to gather intelligence for the British front. Instead, to her great disappointment, she is dispatched to go undercover at Windsor Castle, where she will tutor the young Princess Elizabeth in math. Yet castle life quickly proves more dangerous--and deadly--than Maggie ever expected. The upstairs-downstairs world at Windsor is thrown into disarray by a shocking murder, which draws Maggie into a vast conspiracy that places the entire royal family in peril. And as she races to save England from a most disturbing fate, Maggie realizes that a quick wit is her best defense, and that the smallest clues can unravel the biggest secrets, even within her own family"--Provided by publisher.; Subjects: Detective and mystery stories.; Historical fiction.; Spy stories.; Suspense fiction.; Mystery fiction.; Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-; Americans; Education of princesses; Tutors and tutoring; World War, 1939-1945;; © c2012., Bantam Books Trade Paperbacks,; Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1; unAPI
The painted queen / by Peters, Elizabeth,1927-2013,author.; Hess, Joan,author.;: "Egypt, 1912. Amelia Peabody and her dashing archeologist husband, Radcliffe Emerson, are once again in danger as they search for a priceless, stolen bust of legendary Queen Nefertiti and Amelia finds herself the target of assassins in this long-awaited, eagerly anticipated final installment of Elizabeth Peters's bestselling, beloved mystery series"--; Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Historical fiction.; Peabody, Amelia (Fictitious character); Emerson, Radcliffe (Fictitious character); Women archaeologists;; Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1; unAPI
Cheap old houses : an unconventional guide to loving and restoring a forgotten home / by Finkelstein, Elizabeth(Architectural historian),author.; Finkelstein, Ethan,author.; Marshall, Kelly,photographer (expression); Poletto, Christina,author.;: "From the founders of the addictive Instagram handle and HGTV show Cheap Old Houses comes a lookbook of beautiful, affordable homes and a resource for anyone who's ever dreamed of buying and restoring an historic house. More than once, I've lost my heart to an old house. And many times over, I've seen others do the same exact thing. I'm not surprised anymore when someone professes love for a home that has been overlooked or shirked, and watch them chase these feelings of adoration straight into homeownership. Save this house! Welcome to the magical world of Cheap Old Houses, where the new American dream comes with zero mortgage and an alternative lifestyle fit for a storybook. Elizabeth and Ethan Finklestein have scoured the country to capture real homes bought for under 150,000-some for as little as 25,000 to 50,000-and the stories of how they were acquired and lovingly restored. Within these beautifully photographed pages, you'll discover monster Victorian mansions, Italianate-style farmhouses, Federal manors, off-the-beaten-path cabins, and even old schools and churches turned into residences. Peppering the home love stories is valuable insight from Elizabeth, who shares her perspective as a historical preservationist on her favorite details to look out for, from pocket doors to plaster walls to mansard roofs"--; Subjects: Architecture; Dwellings; Dwellings; Homeowners;; Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1; unAPI
George VI and Elizabeth : the marriage that saved the monarchy / by Smith, Sally Bedell,1948-author.;: Includes bibliographical references and index."When the Duke of Windsor abdicated the throne in 1936, his shy, uncertain, unprepared younger brother became King. Sally Bedell Smith was granted by Queen Elizabeth II special access to the letters and diaries of George VI and Elizabeth, to tell the story of how their love, devotion, and strong marriage led George VI to overcome insecurities and difficulty speaking and to become an exceptional leader. His wife Elizabeth, a pretty, confident, and outgoing woman, who became known later in life as "the Queen Mum," simultaneously strengthened and advised her temperamental husband, while raising the future Queen Elizabeth II (who at an early age was educated to lead, and fell in love at 15 with Prince Philip) and Princess Margaret. Sally Bedell Smith explores how this loving and devoted marriage helped the king and queen meet the challenges of leading the country through war, London during the blitz, their relationship with Winston Churchill, their visit with Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt in Washington and Hyde Park, and more"--; Subjects: Biographies.; Elizabeth, Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, 1900-2002; Elizabeth, Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, 1900-2002.; George VI, King of Great Britain, 1895-1952; George VI, King of Great Britain, 1895-1952.; Windsor family.; Marriages of royalty and nobility; Monarchy; Queens; Royal couples;; Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1; unAPI
Elizabeth Posthuma Simcoe, 1762-1850 : a biography / by Fryer, Mary Beacock,1929-;: Includes bibliographical references.; Subjects: Simcoe, Elizabeth Posthuma (Gwillim), 1766-1850;; © 1989., Dundurn Press,; Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1; unAPI
A tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.: "The most complete collection of in-depth content regarding Queen Elizabeth II and her childhood, family, life, and reign, A Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Edition is filled with never-before-seen photographs, fascinating articles on major milestones, and more. After the death of her father in 1952, Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne at 25 years old, and this tribute carefully details the monumental events that followed, including her coronation, the birth of the Commonwealth, her influential role as one of the most experienced heads of state in the world, her pivotal state visit to China in 1986, and more. In this touching tribute to one of Britain's most loved monarchs, we explore the woman who has ruled over generations, her legacy, the history of her royal family, and more, with expertly written articles by the most knowledgeable historians and royal family experts, including Scott Reeves, June Woolerton, Jon Wright, and others."--; Subjects: Biographies.; Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022.; Queens;; Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1; unAPI
Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family / by Kennedy, Susan.; Houston, Rob(Editor); Parrish, Margaret.; Ross, Stewart.; Grant, R. G.;: LSC; Subjects: Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-; Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-; Windsor, House of.; Queens; Monarchy;; Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1; unAPI
Rebent sinner / by Coyote, Ivan E.(Ivan Elizabeth),1969-author.;: "Ivan takes on the patriarchy and the political, as well as the intimate and the personal in these beguiling and revealing stories of what it means to be trans and non-binary today, at a time in their life when they must carry the burden of heartbreaking history with them, while combating those who would misgender them or deny their very existence. These stories span thirty years of tackling TERFs, legislators, and bathroom police, sure, but there is joy and pleasure and triumph to be found here too, as Ivan pays homage to personal heroes like the late Leslie Feinberg while gently guiding younger trans folk to prove to themselves that there is a way out of the darkness. Rebent Sinner is the work of an accomplished artist whose plain truths about their experience will astound readers with their utter, breathtaking humanity."; Subjects: Biographies.; Coyote, Ivan E. (Ivan Elizabeth), 1969-; Transgender people; Gender-nonconforming people; Transgender people;; Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1; unAPI
Fall pumpkins : orange and plump / by Rustad, Martha E. H.(Martha Elizabeth Hillman),1975-; Enright, Amanda.;: Includes bibliographical references (p. 24), Internet addresses and index.LSC; Subjects: Pumpkin;; © c2012., Millbrook Press,; Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1; unAPI

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