Download or read book The Queen s Dagger written by Merilee Andelin Saunders and published by Johnny Rook Pub. This book was released on 2014-03-05 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Princess Brielle is used as a pawn in a political marriage with a foreign king. An old magic surrounds Marinia and the royal family, and Brielle is thrust in the middle of a kingdom that will crumble if that power is lost. She is timid and subservient; however, she soon learns that the man she wed expects more from her. King Dravyn bequeaths to her an enchanted dagger and forces her to train with the blademaster. Unbeknownst to Brielle, King Dravyn trusts her with defending and preserving their kingdom. But in the process, she has to learn to trust him, while battling lies and malevolent forces that conspire against both of them and Marinia. The Queen's Dagger dares to begin where other stories end. Join Brielle as she embarks on the journey of a lifetime. Though she was compelled to marry, find out if she can choose to love King Dravyn, and save Marinia, amidst the complexities of her new life, new magic, and new perspective of her role in it all. Book #1 in the Marinian Series.

Download or read book The Queen and the Dagger written by Melanie Ansley and published by . This book was released on 2023-03-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The land of Mankahar is in turmoil as humans have unleashed a devastating weapon to control the animals: Pacification. Just as the rabbit warrior princess Indigo prepares to join the Order, a secret society fighting against the humans, she suffers a shocking setback that threatens to destroy all she knows and loves. Now she must navigate a treacherous political landscape to reclaim her throne and avenge the murder of her mother and sister. With the fate of her people hanging in the balance, can Indigo choose between loyalty, duty, and justice before her aunt and mentor, the Regent, closes in?Perfect for fans of "Redwall" and the "Chronicles of Narnia", this action adventure is about courage and standing up for what you believe in.

Download or read book The Sword and the Dagger written by Robert Cochran and published by Tor Teen. This book was released on 2019-04-09 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sword and the Dagger is an epic YA historical adventure by debut novelist Robert Cochran, the Emmy Award-winning executive producer and co-creator of the hit TV series 24. When empires clash, a Princess, a Knight, and an Assassin embark on the quest of a lifetime During the time of the Crusades, an unlikely trio—a Christian princess, her affianced prince, and a Muslim assassin—embarks on a quest to the court of the most fearsome warrior the world has ever known, Genghis Khan. A rousing tale of adventure and romance about three young people who must grapple with fundamental issues of loyalty, friendship, faith, honor, and courage against the backdrop of conflicts that still resonate today. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Download or read book With Dagger and Song written by Helen Scheuerer and published by Alchemy Books. This book was released on 2021-11-18 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An empty crown. A perilous journey. Will she answer when darkness calls? Against all odds, Roh survived the harrowing Queen's Tournament, but now something far deadlier awaits her: a formidable quest for the three magic birthstones of Saddoriel. The gems have been scattered across the realms - and only when Roh retrieves them can she take her place as queen. But surrounded by hostile companions and tormented by the dangerous secret she carries, Roh begins to realise that the pursuit of power may prove more destructive than she ever imagined. Nothing can prepare her for the nightmares that fester in the shadows of Akoris, a fanatical cyren territory, or the twisted games of its cunning leader... Can Roh win the first birthstone without sacrificing everything she holds dear - and without losing herself? Packed with heart-pounding action and layers of intrigue, With Dagger and Song is the second epic instalment in Helen Scheuerer's Curse of the Cyren Queen quartet.

Download or read book The Rose the Dagger written by Renée Ahdieh and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-04-04 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The #1 New York Times bestselling sequel to the breathtaking bestseller The Wrath and the Dawn "A satisfying fast-paced conclusion, Ahdieh explores the difficulty of family, lasting loyalty, and love giving you a tale you won't soon forget."--InStyle In a land on the brink of war, Shahrzad has been torn from the love of her husband Khalid, the Caliph of Khorasan. She once believed him a monster, but his secrets revealed a man tormented by guilt and a powerful curse—one that might keep them apart forever. Reunited with her family, who have taken refuge with enemies of Khalid, and Tariq, her childhood sweetheart, she should be happy. But Tariq now commands forces set on destroying Khalid's empire. Shahrzad is almost a prisoner caught between loyalties to people she loves. But she refuses to be a pawn and devises a plan. While her father, Jahandar, continues to play with magical forces he doesn't yet understand, Shahrzad tries to uncover powers that may lie dormant within her. With the help of a tattered old carpet and a tempestuous but sage young man, Shahrzad will attempt to break the curse and reunite with her one true love.

Download or read book The Clockwork Dagger written by Beth Cato and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-09-16 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full of magic, mystery, and romance, an enchanting steampunk fantasy debut in the bestselling vein of Trudi Canavan and Gail Carriger. Orphaned as a child, Octavia Leander was doomed to grow up on the streets until Miss Percival saved her and taught her to become a medician. Gifted with incredible powers, the young healer is about to embark on her first mission, visiting suffering cities in the far reaches of the war-scarred realm. But the airship on which she is traveling is plagued by a series of strange and disturbing occurrences, including murder, and Octavia herself is threatened. Suddenly, she is caught up in a flurry of intrigue: the dashingly attractive steward may be one of the infamous Clockwork Daggers—the Queen’s spies and assassins—and her cabin-mate harbors disturbing secrets. But the danger is only beginning, for Octavia discovers that the deadly conspiracy aboard the airship may reach the crown itself.

Download or read book Dagger and Coin written by Kathy MacMillan and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-10-09 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Rich in politics, intrigue, and betrayal, Dagger and Coin is a complex feminist fantasy featuring a tough and prickly ex-princess that I couldn't help but adore."—Heidi Heilig, author of The Girl from Everywhere The sequel to Sword and Verse follows a familiar face—Soraya—as she attempts to rebuild a nation after the downfall of the monarchy. Readers who love Rae Carson and Kristen Cashore won’t be able to put this fantasy down. Soraya Gamo was meant to be queen of Qilara, until an Arnath slave rebellion upended the social order and destroyed the capital city. Now, improbably, she sits on the new ruling council beside Mati, Raisa, and Jonis from Book 1, and must work with her former enemies. She finally holds the political power she always wanted—but over a nation in ruins. As she helps to rebuild Qilara, she can, at last, use what everyone once told her to hide: her brain. But not everyone is ready to accept that the Arnathim are no longer enslaved to the Qilarites. So when a slave ship arrives in the city, full of Arnathim captured before Qilara fell, the civil unrest that has been bubbling since the rebellion erupts. Forced to confront her own prejudices, Soraya struggles to gain the trust of the Arnath people she once disregarded and establish peace in what has become chaos. With the threat of attacks high, Gelti, a former guard captain, trains Soraya in self-defense. As the two grow close, tension within the city ramps up, with danger, betrayal, and deception meeting Soraya everywhere she turns. Friends become foes, adversaries become companions, and the clashing of classes threatens to unravel all the good Soraya has been trying to do. Can Soraya, raised to be a submissive Qilarite lady, learn to be a true leader? Or will the sins of her past forever haunt the footsteps of her future?

Download or read book Dagger in the Cup written by JB Hamilton Queen and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2014-01-28 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The daughter of a mountain gatherer and healer, sixteen-year-old Shug Yokem knows every sound the mountains make: the creaking of limbs in winter, the prattle of rain in spring, the whisper of summer winds, and the crackle of falls sun-dried foliage underfoot. She knows which plants will cure and which will kill. Until Cleo Sizemore shows up on her and her mothers doorstep, she has never had an enemy, let alone entertained the idea of killing someone. But now that she has discovered her stepfathers murderous secret, her life and the lives of her siblings and mother are endangered. A cunning and callous man, Cleo has found a way to keep Shug quiet---fabricating a story that imprisons her behind the barred windows and locked doors of an institution for the epileptic and the feeble-minded. Undaunted, she ingratiates herself with some of the staff and learns what really goes on beyond the doors of the surgery room. Desperate to return home, she escapes into the unfamiliar mountains of Virginia. There she encounters a mysterious woman who warns Shug, Na path doth lead home, na til the unwill is undone, an the evil done the two women, righted. Shug realizes she must return to the institution and find these women before she can go home and save her family. The two women prove to be connected to Shug in ways she could never have imagined.

Download or read book A Dagger for Catherine Douglas written by Euan Macpherson and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2021 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This novel is based on a true story of Catherine Douglas, the Lady-in-Waiting who found herself at the centre of a plot to assassinate James I, King of Scotland. The year is 1437, everything is going well for Catherine. She has been granted a prestigious position in the Scottish court and a prosperous marriage to a wealthy merchant has been arranged for her. Sean Campbell, a mercenary with reputation as an uncouth cut-throat, attends court. Catherine is immediately attracted to him. In the intrigues of courtly life, no one has any friends – there are only ambitious courtiers seeking advancement. But who has been promised advancement on the death of the king? Is Sean Campbell part of the king’s bodyguard or is he one of the assassins? It is not only the king’s life that is in danger. Catherine will learn that even the Ladies-in-Waiting may be sacrificed in this brutal attempt by an ambitious earl to seize the Scottish throne.

Download or read book Crown Cloak and Dagger written by Richard J. Aldrich and published by Georgetown University Press. This book was released on 2023 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Richard J. Aldrich and Rory Cormac reveal the remarkable relationship between the British Royal Family and the intelligence community, from the reign of Queen Victoria, through two world wars and the Cold War, to the present day. Based on painstaking archival research, the authors have uncovered a wealth of detail that changes our understanding of the role of the monarch in modern British politics, intelligence, and international relations. Far from being a dry tome, on page after page Crown, Cloak, and Dagger offers surprising revelations and stories of intrigue. The book begins with the reign of Queen Victoria, when persistent attempts to assassinate her demanded the creation of security services. Successive queens and kings have all played an active role in steering British intelligence, sometimes running parallel networks against the wishes of prime ministers. Even today, Queen Elizabeth II receives "copy No.1" of every intelligence report and likely knows more state secrets than any person alive. This book demonstrates that even in the era of constitutional monarchy, queens and kings continue to be far more than figureheads of state. Crown, Cloak, and Dagger is a fascinating and fast-paced history that will inform as well as entertain anyone with an interest in history, espionage, and the Royal Family"--

Download or read book The Dagger of Bahyel written by Sandra McPherson and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2013-02-08 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a priceless dagger is stolen soon after being presented to it's new owner, a young Elf named Gidley, the Queen of the Realm of Sharrock charges him with the task of recovering the dagger, no matter what obstacles he might face. Joined by his five closest friends, Gidley sets out on a dangerous mission to find the thieves and recover "The Dagger of Bahyel". Traveling through strange lands and encountering creatures he had yet to imagine, Gidley and his fellow travelers learn that you grow stronger and wiser with each new experience and trial, but more importantly, you can never have too many friends to help you along the way.

Download or read book The Ruby Dagger written by Matthew McAllister and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2010-06 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four hundred years ago, a war against the immortal ended in devastation. The lone survivor was given a prophecy about a weapon that could destroy this enemy and a destiny to find that weapon. Now, those sharing his destiny to locate The Ruby Dagger are gathering, while the immortal makes his own plans to stop them. Kings, wizards, thieves, and warriors will band together for a single cause. But the immortal fights dirty and will stop at nothing to put an end to their fate, even killing children and loved ones of those that dare oppose him. New author Matthew McAllister takes you into a world of his own creation, where destinies, hopes, and tragedies bring many together and tear thousands apart. Those who seek The Ruby Dagger will find themselves in a final battle of good and evil for the safety and control of the five Kingdoms. See the magic and wonders and meet characters whom you cannot help but root for as they struggle against humanity's greatest enemy.

Download or read book The Queen s Favorite Or The Price of a Crown written by and published by . This book was released on 1877 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Queen of the Skour written by K E Barron and published by Foul Fantasy Fiction. This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zephira, Princess of Del'Cabria, was handed over to the Overlord of Herran in return for peace. Now he's gone, and she's unaccounted for. Jeth has gotten away with murder. But when Del'Cabrian soldiers threaten his people, he gives up his freedom for their lives. He is sure to get the noose, but as the only one who knew the Overlord's plans, he might be too valuable to hang. Vidya is hungry for revenge and ready to see her plan through. Step one: Punish the sirens who betrayed her. Step two: Destroy the one man who deserves the Harpy's wrath above all others. Her husband. The missing princess will bring their paths together. One will risk all to find her, the other will stop at nothing to capture her. Neither are prepared to face the Immortal Serpent's final secret.

Download or read book The Queen s Sword written by David Glenn and published by Fireship Press. This book was released on 2010-08-12 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The de Subermore Mystery Series is a must for any devotee of the Elizabethan Era.” December 1599. A grimy, plague-ridden London is beginning its painful emergence into a great city; but there is treachery afoot as yet another plot is developing to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I. Young, impetuous Michael de Subermore, is summoned to Whitehall palace, ordered to infiltrate the suspected conspirators, and uncover their plans. Amid plots, counter-plots, bouts of amnesia, duels, and back-alley murders, Michael survives by using his sword to defend the Queen, his honour, and the life of the woman he loves. Historical people and events are beautifully interwoven into a hard-to-put-down, fast-paced, gripping story.

Download or read book The King written by J.R. Ward and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 653 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: J.R. Ward's # 1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood continues as a royal bloodline is compromised by a grave threat to the throne. Long live the King… After turning his back on the throne for centuries, Wrath, son of Wrath, finally assumed his father’s mantle--with the help of his beloved mate. But the crown sets heavily on his head. As the war with the Lessening Society rages on, and the threat from the Band of Bastards truly hits home, he is forced to make choices that put everything--and everyone--at risk. Beth Randall thought she knew what she was getting into when she mated the last pure blooded vampire on the planet: An easy ride was not it. But when she decides she wants a child, she’s unprepared for Wrath’s response--or the distance it creates between them. The question is, will true love win out... or tortured legacy take over?

Download or read book The King s Blood written by Daniel Abraham and published by Orbit. This book was released on 2012-05-22 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WAR AND MADNESS CAST SHADOWS OVER THE LANDS DRAGONS ONCE RULED. Geder Palliako's star is rising. He is a hero of Antea, protector to the crown prince, and darling of the court. But storms from his past are gathering, and with them, a war that will change everything. Cithrin bel Sarcour founded a powerful bank on stolen wealth, forged papers, and ready blades. Now every move she makes is observed, recorded, and controlled. Unless Cithrin can free herself from her gilded cage, the life she made will be for naught; war may provide just the opportunity she needs. An apostate priest sees the hidden hand behind all: a long-buried secret of the dragon empire threatens everything humanity has built. An age of madness and death approaches, with only a few doomed heroes to stand in its way. The Dagger and the CoinThe Dragon's PathThe King's Blood The Tyrant's LawThe Widow's HouseThe Spider's War Writing as James S. A. Corey (with Ty Franck) The Expanse (soon to be a major SyFy Channel television series)Leviathan WakesCaliban's WarAbaddon's GateCibola BurnNemesis Games