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Book The Queen s Cloak

Download or read book The Queen s Cloak written by Joan Chamberlain Engelsman and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This original fairy tale about a queen who weaves herself a magic cloak draws the reader in through the use of traditional fairy-tale surroundings and provides a pointed metaphor for the struggles many women encounter in mid-life. A discussion which helps to establish a model for self-healing follows.

Book Queen Zixi of Ix

    Book Details:
  • Author : L. Frank Baum
  • Publisher : Courier Corporation
  • Release : 2012-09-26
  • ISBN : 0486172872
  • Pages : 258 pages

Download or read book Queen Zixi of Ix written by L. Frank Baum and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-09-26 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classic of juvenile literature recounts an evil queen's attempts to steal a magic cloak and abounds in humor, inventive fantasies, and captivating characters.Includes all 90 of Frederick Richardson's original illustrations.

Book The Queen s Resistance

Download or read book The Queen s Resistance written by Rebecca Ross and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Rebecca Ross, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals, comes the captivating sequel to the Renaissance France–inspired epic fantasy The Queen’s Rising. Finally, Brienna is a mistress of knowledge. But now, she faces a new challenge: In her role as the daughter of lord Davin MacQuinn, she must win the approval of the other MacQuinns. Additionally, as Queen Isolde’s closest confidant, Brienna is responsible for balancing her role in her father’s House with serving her country. And then there’s Cartier. Aodhan Morgane, formerly Cartier Évariste, is slowly adjusting to his role as lord of a fallen House. After he and Brienna discover a mysterious boy who captures their hearts, he starts to wonder what it would be like if he didn’t have to raise the boy—or his House—by himself. But, for now, Brienna and Cartier must put their feelings aside, as resistance is rumbling among the old regime’s supporters. Any weakness will be exploited, and love is the greatest liability of all.

Book Christmas at Highclere

Download or read book Christmas at Highclere written by The Countess of Carnarvon and published by Random House. This book was released on 2019-09-05 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highclere Castle, known as 'the real Downton Abbey' bustles with activity at the best of times, but it is never more alive than at Christmas. Christmas at Highclere is a look behind the scenes at the routines and rituals that make the castle the most magical place to be throughout the festive season. Lady Carnarvon will guide you through Advent, Christmas preparations and Christmas Eve all the way through to the day itself, and beyond. Learn how the castle and grounds are transformed by decorations, including the raising of a twenty-foot tree in the saloon, the gathering of holly and mistletoe from the grounds. All the intricacies of the perfect traditional Christmas are here: from crackers and carol singers. The festive feeling is carried through to Highclere's Boxing Day traditions, the restorative middle days and the New Year's Eve celebrations. This book also tells the story of historic Christmases at Highclere - of distinguished guests warming themselves by the fire after a long journeys home through the snow, unexpected knocks on the door, and, always, the joy of bringing family - and staff - together after a busy year. As well as telling the stories of Highclere Christmases past and present, Lady Carnarvon provides recipes, tips and inspiration from her kitchen so that readers can bring a quintessentially British festive spirit to their own home. Lady Carnarvon divulges the secret to perfectly flakey mince pies, the proper way to wrap presents so that you and your guests are guaranteed a Christmas to remember. Lavish, celebratory and utterly enchanting, Christmas at Highclere is celebration of one of the UK's most beloved historic houses and is the perfect gift for any Downton Abbey fan.

Book Queen Zixi of Ix  Or  the Story of the Magic Cloak

Download or read book Queen Zixi of Ix Or the Story of the Magic Cloak written by L. Frank Baum and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-25 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In L. Frank Baum's 'Queen Zixi of Ix; Or, the Story of the Magic Cloak', readers are transported to a fantastical world filled with magic, adventure, and intrigue. This classic fairy tale follows the story of two siblings who come into possession of a magical cloak that grants them extraordinary powers. The narrative is rich in detail and vivid imagery, typical of Baum's whimsical storytelling style that captures the imagination of readers of all ages. As a notable work of children's literature, 'Queen Zixi of Ix' stands out for its moral lessons and enchanting storytelling that continues to resonate with readers today. Baum's unique blend of fantasy and morality makes this book a timeless classic in the realm of children's literature. Fans of fairy tales and fantasy will be captivated by the magical world created by Baum in 'Queen Zixi of Ix', making it a must-read for those seeking a delightful escape into a world of wonder and enchantment.

Book The Queen s Bastard

    Book Details:
  • Author : C. E. Murphy
  • Publisher : Del Rey
  • Release : 2008-04-29
  • ISBN : 0345507096
  • Pages : 448 pages

Download or read book The Queen s Bastard written by C. E. Murphy and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2008-04-29 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Wow. C. E. Murphy is good. Court intrigue in an alternate Elizabethan-era fantasy world: realpolitik with the sex included.” –Kate Elliott, author of Crown of Stars In a world where religion has ripped apart the old order, Belinda Primrose is the queen’s secret weapon. The unacknowledged daughter of Lorraine, the first queen to sit on the Aulunian throne, Belinda has been trained as a spy since the age of twelve by her father, Lorraine’s lover and spymaster. Cunning and alluring, fluent in languages and able to take on any persona, Belinda can infiltrate the glittering courts of Echon where her mother’s enemies conspire. She can seduce at will and kill if she must. But Belinda’s spying takes a new twist when her witchlight appears. Now Belinda’s powers are unlike anything Lorraine could have imagined. They can turn an obedient daughter into a rival who understands that anything can be hers, including the wickedly sensual Javier, whose throne Lorraine both covets and fears. But Javier is also witchbreed, a man whose ability rivals Belinda’s own . . . and can be just as dangerous. Amid court intrigue and magic, loyalty and love can lead to more daring passions, as Belinda discovers that power is the ultimate aphrodisiac. “C. E. Murphy vividly reimagines Renaissance Europe as a world both familiar and strange. Filled with intrigue and betrayal, her story is a chess game with six of seven sides, and I look forward to seeing what the next moves are.” –Marie Brennan, author of Warrior and Witch From the Trade Paperback edition.

Book The Queen s Servants

Download or read book The Queen s Servants written by Caroline Johnson and published by Anchor Books. This book was released on 2011 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Detailed patterns ... line drawings and ... photographs ... [of] gentlewomen's garments for the years 1485 to 1520 ... This is an essential guide for students of 16th century dress"--P. [4] of cover.

Book World of the Queen s Thief Collection

Download or read book World of the Queen s Thief Collection written by Megan Whalen Turner and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-05-16 with total page 980 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover and rediscover the world of the Queen's Thief, from the acclaimed series launch The Thief to the thrilling, twenty-years-in-the-making conclusion, The Return of the Thief. New York Times-bestselling author Megan Whalen Turner’s entrancing and award-winning Queen’s Thief novels bring to life the world of the epics and feature one of the most charismatic and incorrigible characters of fiction, Eugenides the thief. The Queen’s Thief novels are rich with political machinations and intrigue, battles lost and won, dangerous journeys, divine intervention, power, passion, revenge, and deception. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Marie Lu, Patrick Rothfuss, and George R. R. Martin. Discover and rediscover the world of the Queen's Thief in this digital collection that includes the first five novels in the series: The Thief, The Queen of Attolia, The King of Attolia, A Conspiracy of Kings, and Thick as Thieves. Bonus Content: two maps, a complete cast of characters, three original short stories, a Q&A with the author, and a peek at Megan Whalen Turner’s inspiration for the setting of the novels. The Thief When Eugenides the thief’s boasting lands him in prison and the king’s magus invites him on a quest to steal a legendary object, he is in no position to refuse. The Queen of Attolia Eugenides’s final excursion does not go as planned, and he is captured by the ruthless queen. The King of Attolia The fate of three nations hangs in the balance as Eugenides endures the pranks, insults, and intrigue of the Attolian court with dwindling patience A Conspiracy of Kings After an attempted assassination and kidnapping, Eugenides and the Queen of Eddis are left to wonder if Sophos, heir to the throne of Sounis, is alive, and if they will ever see him again. Thick as Thieves Kamet, a secretary and slave, has the ambition and the means to become one of the most powerful people in the Empire. But with a whispered warning the future he envisioned is wrenched away, and he is forced onto a very different path.

Book The Queen s Knight Errant

Download or read book The Queen s Knight Errant written by Beatrice Marshall and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Little Lame Prince and His Travelling Cloak

Download or read book The Little Lame Prince and His Travelling Cloak written by Dinah Craik and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-06-03 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This children's fairy tale deals with a baby prince who had a magic cloak. On the day of his Christening, a very strange old woman appeared and gave him a new name, Dolor. She said it would always remind him of his mother Dolores. The book was written in 1875 but has been loved by generations of children ever since.

Book Crerand s Cloak Journal

Download or read book Crerand s Cloak Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Queen s Dwarf

    Book Details:
  • Author : Ella March Chase
  • Publisher : Macmillan
  • Release : 2014-01-21
  • ISBN : 1250006295
  • Pages : 383 pages

Download or read book The Queen s Dwarf written by Ella March Chase and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2014-01-21 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A richly imagined, gorgeously written historical novel set in the Stuart court featuring a unique hero: Jeffrey Hudson, a dwarf tasked with spying on the beautiful but vulnerable queen It's 1629, and King Charles I and his French queen Henrietta Maria have reigned in England for less than three years. Young dwarf Jeffrey Hudson is swept away from a village shambles and plunged into the Stuart court when his father sells him to the most hated man in England—the Duke of Buckingham. Buckingham trains Jeffrey to be his spy in the household of Charles' seventeen-year-old bride, hoping to gain intelligence that will help him undermine the vivacious queen's influence with the king. Desperately homesick in a country that hates her for her nationality and Catholic faith, Henrietta Maria surrounds herself with her "Royal Menagerie of Freaks and Curiosities of Nature"—a "collection" consisting of a giant, two other dwarves, a rope dancer, an acrobat/animal trainer and now Jeffrey, who is dubbed "Lord Minimus." Dropped into this family of misfits, Jeffrey must negotiate a labyrinth of court intrigue and his own increasingly divided loyalties. For not even the plotting of the Duke nor the dangers of a tumultuous kingdom can order the heart of a man. Though he is only eighteen inches tall, Jeffrey Hudson's love will reach far beyond his grasp—to the queen he has been sent to destroy. Full of vibrant period detail, The Queen's Dwarf by Ella March Chase is a thrilling and evocative portrait of an intriguing era.

Book Queen Zixi of Ix or The Story or the Magic Cloak

Download or read book Queen Zixi of Ix or The Story or the Magic Cloak written by L. Frank. Baum and published by Lindhardt og Ringhof. This book was released on 2021-10-13 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1905, author L. Frank Baum considered ‘Queen Zixi of Ix or The Story of the Magic Cloak’ to be one of his greatest works. Closer in style to a traditional fairy tale than many of his other children’s stories, the plot centres around a magic wishing cloak created by Queen Lulea and her fairy subjects. The cloak will grant a single wish to each wearer of the cloak – unless they have come into possession of it by dishonest means. A captivating story, full of magic, morals, mystery, and wonder. A must-read for all Oz fans. Lyman Frank Baum (1856 – 1919) was a prolific and well-known American writer. He is best known for his famous series of modern fairy tales set in the imaginary land of Oz. The first of the books, ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ is widely considered to be the first true American fairy tale and was the basis for the hugely popular 1939 classic musical ‘The Wizard of Oz’ starring Judy Garland. Born and raised in New York, Baum held a range of jobs including as a poultry farmer, clerk, and storekeeper before pursuing his talent for writing at the age of 41. He wrote 14 novels in the Oz series, as well as over 40 other novels and over 80 short stories. He died in California in 1919.

Book Queen Zixi of IX and the Story of the Magic Cloak

Download or read book Queen Zixi of IX and the Story of the Magic Cloak written by L. Frank Baum and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-07-30 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: QUEEN ZIXI OF IX and THE STORY OF THE MAGIC CLOCK - ILLUSTRATED EDITION Written by L. Frank Baum - author of the Wizard of Oz.is a magnificent tale of Queen Zixi and her fairies and how they make a magical cloak to benefit all and make good in the world. As usual not all goes as planned and a soft lesson is taught. A classic tale sure to be enjoyed by all .Recommended by The Gunston Trust for Nonviolence in Literature for Children and Young Adults.Ages: 5-10+

Book The Assassin s Cloak

Download or read book The Assassin s Cloak written by Irene Taylor and published by Canongate Books. This book was released on 2020-11-05 with total page 960 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A diary is an assassin's cloak which we wear when we stab a comrade in the back with a pen', wrote William Soutar in 1934. But a diary is also a place for recording everyday thoughts and special occasions, private fears and hopeful dreams. The Assassin's Cloak gathers together some of the most entertaining and inspiring entries for each day of the year, as writers ranging from Queen Victoria to Andy Warhol, Samuel Pepys to Adrian Mole, pen their musings on the historic and the mundane. Spanning centuries and international in scope, this peerless anthology pays tribute to a genre that is at once the most intimate and public of all literary forms. This new updated edition is published to mark the twentieth anniversary of the book's original publication.

Book The Legislatorial Trial of Her Majesty Caroline Amelia Elizabeth  Queen of England     By the Author of    The Royal Wanderer

Download or read book The Legislatorial Trial of Her Majesty Caroline Amelia Elizabeth Queen of England By the Author of The Royal Wanderer written by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Lords and published by . This book was released on 1820 with total page 782 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: