This study of the childhood, marriage, and reign of England's beloved queen reveals a tender but determined woman.

In ancient Israel, at the crossroads of the great trading routes, a man named Benaiah is searching for a fresh start in life. He has joined a band of soldiers led by a warlord named David, seeking to bury the past that refuses to leave him. Their ragged army is disgruntled and full of reckless men. Some are loyal to David, but others are only with him for the promise of captured wealth. While the ruthless and increasingly mad King Saul marches

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A timely and revelatory new biography of Queen Elizabeth (and her family) exploring how the Windsors have evolved and thrived, as the modern world has changed around them, and probing the question of the British monarchy's longevity. In 2021, the Queen Elizabeth II finally appears to be at ease in the modern world, helped by the new generation of Windsors. But through Irving's unique insight there emerges a more fragile institution, whose extraordinarily...

In March of 1603, as she helps to nurse the dying Queen Elizabeth of England, Frances Gorges dreams of her parents' country estate, where she has learned to use flowers and herbs to become a much-loved healer. When King James of Scotland succeeds to the throne, Frances is only too happy to stay at home. His court may be shockingly decadent, but his intolerant Puritanism sees witchcraft in many of the old customs--punishable by death. Yet when her...

"I adore Sharon Kendrick's sexy, sparkling take on a Cinderella story-it's a must-read!"-USA TODAY bestselling author Lynne Graham The desert king's outrageousproposal!  Marry a sheikh in return for a heftyfinancial reward? Shy researcher Jane Smith would normally have laughed in Zayed AlZawba's handsome face. Except it's only for six months and the money will rescue hersister who's mired in debt...;  Sheikh Zayed will do anything to inheritKafalah's...

As the illegitimate secret daughter of royalty, Cat's life has been far from luxurious. After years of bullying, she's set against a return to her childhood home. But her princess half sister has mysteriously disappeared ahead of her engagement to charismatic King Alexander. Cat agrees to stand in for her--but she didn't agree to the electric attraction between her and Alex! He might have no idea who she really is--but when their insatiable desire...

In this Fairytale Brides story, party planner Emilia Clayton once believed meeting handsome strangers in secret palace gardens happened only in fairy tales. Until her latest job leads her to embark on a fling with mysterious Ren. Unbeknownst to her, Ren's actually Archduke Laurent, ruler of Armaria! They're from different worlds, but their connection's undeniable... After years of estrangement from her family, has Emilia finally found where she belongs--by...

Female rulers are a rare phenomenon-but thousands of years ago in ancient Egypt, women reigned supreme. Regularly, repeatedly, and with impunity, queens like Hatshepsut, Nefertiti, and Cleopatra controlled the totalitarian state as power-brokers and rulers. But throughout human history, women in positions of power were more often used as political pawns in male-dominated societies. Why did ancient Egypt provide women this kind of access to the highest...

The Son She Loved. The Betrayal She Faced. The Legend She Became.

The stunning conclusion to the Eleanor of Aquitaine trilogy by New York Times bestselling author, Elizabeth Chadwick.

Imprisoned by her husband. Separated from her children. If King Henry II thought these things would push his queen into submission, he was wrong. Emboldened by her experiences as the young Queen of France and determined

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The child she hid...Surrounded by society's glitterati, Arden Wills finds herself staring up into the eyes of her first and only love. But Sheikh Idris Baddour has a surprise title and heavy responsibilities...so she clings to her precious secret even more tightly. Time has done nothing to dampen the intense ardour between them. And when their kiss is blasted across the world's front pages Arden's truth comes to light - the Sheikh has a secret son!...