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Elizabeth & Margaret : the intimate world of the Windsor sisters / by Morton, Andrew,1953-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.They were the closest of sisters and the best of friends. But when, in a quixotic twist of fate, their uncle Edward Vlll decided to abdicate the throne, the dynamic between Elizabeth and Margaret was dramatically altered. Forever more Margaret would have to curtsey to the sister she called 'Lillibet.' And bow to her wishes. Elizabeth would always look upon her younger sister's antics with a kind of stoical amusement, but Margaret's struggle to find a place and position inside the royal system--and her fraught relationship with its expectations--was often a source of tension. Famously, the Queen had to inform Margaret that the Church and government would not countenance her marrying a divorcee, Group Captain Peter Townsend, forcing Margaret to choose between keeping her title and royal allowances or her divorcee lover. From the idyll of their cloistered early life, through their hidden war-time lives, into the divergent paths they took following their father's death and Elizabeth's ascension to the throne, this book explores their relationship over the years. Andrew Morton's latest biography offers unique insight into these two drastically different sisters--one resigned to duty and responsibility, the other resistant to it--and the lasting impact they have had on the Crown, the royal family, and the ways it adapted to the changing mores of the 20th century.
Subjects: Biographies.; Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-; Margaret, Princess, Countess of Snowdon, 1930-2002.; Windsor, House of.; Princesses; Queens; Sisters;
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Prince Philip revealed / by Seward, Ingrid,author.;
Included bibliographical references and index.The son of Greek and Danish royalty, consort to the queen, and the grandfather of Princes Harry and William, Prince Philip has been at the heart of the royal family for decades-yet he remains an enigma to many. Now, Ingrid Seward, the editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine, brings her decades of experience covering the royal family to this fascinating and insightful biography of Queen Elizabeth II's husband, and father, grandfather, and great-grandfather of the next three kings of England. From his early childhood in Paris among aristocrats and his mother's battle with schizophrenia to his distinctive military service during World War II and marriage to Elizabeth in 1947, Seward chronicles Philip's life and reveals his many faces-as a father, a philanthropist, a philanderer, and a statesman. Though it would take years for Philip to find his place in a royal court that initially distrusted him, he remains one of the most complex, powerful, yet confounding members of Britain's royal family. Entertaining, eye-opening, and informative, Prince Philip is perfect for any anglophile and fans of the series The Crown.
Subjects: Biographies.; Philip, Prince, consort of Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1921-; Princes;
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Kaikeyi : a novel / by Patel, Vaishnavi,author.;
""I was born on the full moon under an auspicious constellation, the holiest of positions -- much good it did me." So begins Kaikeyi's tale. The only daughter of the kingdom of Kekaya, she is raised on grand stories about the might and benevolence of the gods: how they churned vast oceans to obtain the nectar of immortality, how they offer the devoted and the wise magnificent boons, how they vanquish evil and ensure the land prospers. Yet she watches as her father unceremoniously banishes her mother, her own worth measured by how great a marriage alliance she can secure. And when she calls upon the gods for help, they never seem to hear. Desperate for some measure of independence, she turns to the ancient texts she once read with her mother and discovers a magic that is hers alone. She uses it to transform herself from overlooked princess into warrior, diplomat, and most-favored queen, determined to forge a better world for herself than the one that gods and men have granted. But as the demons of stories Kaikeyi grew up hearing threaten the cosmic order, her will clashes with the path that the gods have chosen for her family -- and especially that of her beloved son, Rama. And she must decide if her resistance is worth the destruction it will wreak ... and what legacy she intends to leave behind"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Fairy tales.; Novels.; Kaikeyī (Hindu mythological character); Demonology; Hindu gods; Hindu mythology; Queens;
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The iron sword / by Kagawa, Julie.;
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Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Chase, Meghan (Fictitious character); Kings, queens, rulers, etc.; Missing persons; Princes; Fairies;
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Freddie Mercury [videorecording] : the final act / by Rogan, James(Filmmaker),television director.; BBC Studios,publisher.;
Freddie Mercury.The story of the extraordinary final chapter of Freddie Mercury's life and how, after his death, Queen staged one of the biggest concerts in history, to celebrate his life and challenge the prejudices around HIV/AIDS.E.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Made-for-TV movies.; Biographical television programs.; Documentary television programs.; Historical television programs.; Nonfiction television programs.; Personal narratives.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Mercury, Freddie.; Queen (Musical group); Gay men; Rock music; Rock musicians;
For private home use only.
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A death in diamonds / by Bennett, S. J.(Sophia J.),author.;
1957, England. Young Queen Elizabeth II is finding her way in postwar Europe, trying to repair friendships with foreign governments. Advised by her father's old courtiers, the Queen suspects that they may not have her best interests at heart. One of them is trying to sabotage her public appearances: that much she is sure of. When two bodies turn up in Chelsea, the Queen finds herself unwillingly used as the alibi for somebody very close to her. With the reputation of the monarchy at stake, Elizabeth knows she can't face these challenges alone. She needs support from someone she can trust. Therefore, she enlists the help of an ex-code breaker, Joan McGraw, to uncover the truth. But as Elizabeth and Joan are uncovering secrets from the past, the clock is ticking, and they are in more danger than they know.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022; Murder; Murder; Queens; Royal households; Secrecy;
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William and Kate : a royal love story / by Andersen, Christopher P.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [306]-312).LSC
Subjects: William, Prince, grandson of Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1982-; William, Prince, grandson of Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1982-; Middleton, Kate, 1982-; Royal couples; Princes;
© 2011., Gallery Books,
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Boudicca : a novel / by Cast, P. C.,author.;
In Roman-occupied Britain, the Iceni tribe crowns an extraordinary new queen. Tall and flame-haired, Boudicca is devoted to Andraste, the Iceni's patron goddess, known for her raven familiar, her fierceness and her swirling blue tattoos. Boudicca and her two young daughters will carry the tribe forward in dangerous times. Roman tax collector Catus Decianus, expecting weakness in a female ruler, launches a devastating attack on the tribe's stronghold. Boudicca and her family barely survive--but they refuse to bend the knee. She calls a war council, bringing together her most trustworthy allies, including her childhood friend Rhan, now a powerful Druid seer, and the horse master Maldwyn, whose devotion to Boudicca runs deeper than a warrior to a queen. Surprising the Romans, Boudicca's armies sack the wealthy cities of Camulodunum, Londinium and Veralamium. As the snow falls, the Celts retreat to a hidden valley to plot their assault on the remaining Roman legions, determined to force the invaders from Britan. But in the jagged ice of winter the Druid Rhan foresees a tragic end to Boudicca's rebellion. Although the defeat of the Iceni is spelled out in signs sent by the gods, Rhan swears she will alter the future and save her queen. Now the battle-hardened Boudicca must put her trust in the powers of the otherworld to save her from both the traitors in her midst and from Rome's mighty legions.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Feminist fiction.; Novels.; Boadicea, Queen, -62; Friendship; Iceni; Man-woman relationships; Queens; Revenge; Survival;
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The iron raven / by Kagawa, Julie.;
A first entry in a standalone trilogy set in the world of The Iron Fey finds King Oberon's right-hand jester, Puck, sharing his story while teaming up with Iron Queen Meghan Chase, prince consort Ash and allies old and new to confront a threat to the lands of Faery.LSC
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Chase, Meghan (Fictitious character); Kings, queens, rulers, etc.; Princes; Fairies;
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Victoria Day / by Peppas, Lynn.;
A look at the history of Victoria day celebrations in Canada.LSC
Subjects: Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901; Victoria Day;
© c2012., Crabtree Pub.,
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