Download or read book Ron the Royal Guard written by Deano Yipadee and published by . This book was released on 2020-03 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ron finds himself in a spot of bother when he needs to leave his post. Can the corgis help Ron, and fool the Queen? This gleeful tale will delight young and old.
Download or read book For Queen and Currency written by Michael Gillard and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-07-02 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In For Queen & Currency, investigative journalist Michael Gillard exposes a massive fraud and security scandal at Buckingham Palace which Scotland Yard and the Royal Household tried to suppress. Drawing on thousands of leaked documents and police sources, Gillard tells the inside story of a group of Royalty Protection officers who entertained a life of high-risk gambling, brown envelopes of cash and striking gangster poses on the throne of England while guarding the royal family and their secrets from terrorism and press intrusion. Paul Page, a young royal protection officer turned degenerate gambler, ran a hedge fund for cops during the credit and property booms. His Currency Club bet millions on movement in sterling and gold and paid investors returns beyond the dreams of avarice and financial logic. As word spread to other royal palaces, more protection officers and their friends piled in with savings and cheap loans from banks, many of which were running their own Ponzi scam. Page was hiding huge gambling losses and when the returns dried up a hit man threatened his family, sending the royal cop over the edge and on the rampage with a gun. Scotland Yard tried to spin the scandal to divert attention from its own regulatory failures. But Page refused to go quietly. His sensational trial became an arena to expose the elite royalty protection squad and the private life of a senior royal. “The Queen is going to be mightily pissed off,” he warned. “[There was] an agreed understanding that what happened at Royalty stayed at Royalty.” Not any more.
Download or read book The Queen s Guard Peony written by Traci E Hall and published by Medallion Media Group. This book was released on 2013-05-01 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set in the winter of 1147, the second book in The Queen's Guard series follows Lady Catherine le Rochefort, who was welcomed into the ranks of Queen Eleanor's guard after escaping a deadly encounter. The French army makes its way through Asia Minor, with King Louis determined to recapture Edessa, a holy undertaking blessed by the Pope. After leaving Constantinople, Queen Eleanor waits with her guard and retinue in Nicea for King Louis to decide which route the caravan should take toward Antioch and her uncle Raymond's palace. Eleanor caused trouble in Constantinople, so Louis asks his trusted friend Lord Payen de Montfer to infiltrate the guard and listen for dissent. Payen, whose painful past has taught him that beauty makes a man weak, does his best to ignore the fair Catherine, while Catherine tries to protect her deadly secret from the observant man. Catherine seeks only to reach Jerusalem, where absolution awaits, but soon she's fighting her feelings for Payen. If the two give in to their attraction, Payen's honor is at stake and Catherine fears she could lose her soul.
Download or read book The Queen s Guard Rose written by Traci E. Hall and published by Medallion Media Group. This book was released on 2015-03-16 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spring 1148—Mediterranean Coast Mamille of Rou, alias Rose, is one of three elite female bodyguards remaining to protect Queen Eleanor of France. The unusual guard began the holy pilgrimage from France to seize the important city of Edessa from infidels. Along the way, Mamille has been unable to quell her attraction to the strong and handsome Dominus Brochard, a Knight Templar who has travelled with Eleanor’s guard since the very beginning. But unbeknownst to Mamille, Dominus has been working undercover on behalf of the bishop of Clairvaux, ensuring Eleanor’s husband, King Louis, is protected from certain political advisors with nefarious aims. Mamille thinks Dominus is way too virile to be chaste, though she honors his decision. Dominus thinks she is way too beautiful to sleep alone, and his frustration lies in being unable to claim her for himself. Instead, he watches over her from afar and takes his jealousy out on the enemy Turks. But there is someone else watching both of them. Someone with enough power and influence to tear the king and queen apart and wrest Mamille and Dominus away from each other forever.
Download or read book The Queen s Guard written by Meghan Krenselewski and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-18 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young adult folk tale for those seeking adventure, romance, and a little bit of good old-fashioned swash-buckling. "Throne of Glass" gets a classic fairytale treatment in this romantic tale of heroism, family, and sacrifice. Set in the fantastical city of Porto Venere, Cecilia and Ada Belmonte are two orphans on a quest to save the kingdom that their father died to protect. Cecilia is headstrong and quick to draw her sword. Ada is book smart and itching for a rebellion. When they meet the queen, the prince, and their loyal captain, they begin a twisted journey to a dark prisoner in the north, lost desert cities, and the truth about the king who united them all."For fans of The Remnant Chronicles by Mary E. Pearson, or Marie Rutoski's The Winner's Trilogy, The Queen's Guard is the standalone medieval fantasy that the Young Adult community has been looking for. Krenselewski does a fantastic job of using multiple perspectives and political intrigue to propel the story at a perfect pace. Fascinating character development allows this book to soar, with strong female protagonists at the center of the action. Impactful relationships are present throughout the story line, and dynamic stakes and experiences are placed at the threshold of all the action, creating a scaffolding of tension that lifts the plot. The setting, with Venetian merchant vibes, is lush and rich, filled to the brim with stunning descriptions that fabricates a world so real, it's hard to believe it doesn't exist. Krenselewski tracks the journey of this kingdom, this world, with the precision of a historian. A astute reflection of our own times, this novel facilitates a necessary discussion of immigration to woman's rights to censorship, and the underlying politics that shape any society. Never, though, does the moral of the story come off as didactic, instead, it provides an underlying, but consistent, message of faith in others and using your own strength to make a positive difference. Politically engaging, action-packed, with smart, snappy dialogue, a twist that will have you at the edge of your seat, and a cast of unforgettable characters, The Queen's Guard exceeds expectations on all fronts. Addictive, fast-paced and authentic, you won't be able to put it down."-- Annalise Errico
Download or read book Michael Powell written by David Lazar and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2003 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of interviews reveals the mind and the tactics of a master filmmaker who is woefully under-known, even as his films are widely celebrated throughout the world
Download or read book Stolen to Wear His Crown written by Marcella Bell and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From unworldly scientist… …to his fearless queen! Mina has finally achieved her dream of becoming chief scientific advisor of Cyrano, when she’s stolen from the interview room! She’s taken directly to the palace chapel, where the terms of a secret betrothal mean she must marry the king—immediately. Powerful King Zayn knows all too well monarchs can’t afford dangerous distractions like love. Yet still, he’s appalled to be wed to a complete stranger! Mina is altogether too sensitive, too scholarly, too unpolished to be queen. But that can’t stop the desire that flares each time she looks his way… From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all The Queen’s Guard books: Book 1: Stolen to Wear His Crown Book 2: His Stolen Innocent's Vow
Download or read book Queen s Guard written by S. Dalambakis and published by . This book was released on 2018-05-06 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book 2 in the Shifter Royalty Trilogy. All Callyn thought about was surviving each day and making it through senior year. All that changed the day she met her four mates. Zeke, Graydon, Lucian, and Maximus give her something else she desperately needed...hope. After barely surviving at the hands of her abusive father, Callyn learns something about herself. She is shifter royalty and the next Alpha Queen. With her father in jail and her aunt on her way to Camden Falls, Callyn hopes that she can lead some sort of normal life. She quickly realizes that is not going to be the case. Callyn doesn't just have Kelsey to contend with but new threats as well. Add on to that, she still needs to learn what it means to be Alpha Queen. Let's not forget, she can't shift...yet. The boys are also learning more about themselves and their new abilities. As Callyn and the boys learn to navigate their new lives, they still have the biggest threat of all to worry about...war. Things are set into motion and the threats are real. As Callyn and her mates grow closer, their bond grows stronger. They will each other to overcome their enemies.
Download or read book The King s Guard written by Rae Carson and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-07-30 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “I love this series to pieces and so should you.”—Marie Lu, bestselling author of Warcross This riveting prequel to Rae Carson's award-winning and New York Times–bestselling Girl of Fire and Thorns series introduces readers to Hector before he became the man Queen Elisa fell in love with. At fifteen years old, Hector is the youngest squire in the most elite military force in the country. And his first day is disastrous. Everyone assumes the only reason he was recruited is his close personal association with King Alejandro, not because he's really earned it. But Alejandro needs Hector for a secret mission, one that gives him the chance to prove to everyone—including himself—that he is worthy to be a Royal Guard. Hector must break into the ancient Fortress of Wind to retrieve something so important that the kingdom's future depends on it. What Hector finds in the fortress will stretch his bond of friendship with his king near to breaking. And it will prepare him to become the fearsome warrior and lord commander Elisa will never let go. Don’t miss The Empire of Dreams, Rae Carson’s action-packed return to the world of The Girl of Fire and Thorns!
Download or read book The Devils That Have Come To Stay written by Pamela DiFrancesco and published by Medallion Media Group. This book was released on 2015-01-19 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this stark Acid Western, the dark side of oft-glorified Gold Rush period in California is revealed when the Narrator, a nameless, fragile man in search of salvation, witnesses the brutality of western expansion. On a journey to meet up with his wife, who is taking care of her ailing mother, the Narrator witnesses the crossing of paths between a Native American man on a moral quest to right the wrongs of the Gold Rush and a desperate, fearsome stranger who has lost everything in his quest for gold. Along the way, Narrator’s sensibilities shift and change, and his dark and troubled past emerges in glimpses he struggles to repress. Ultimately, he is left with a decision that will change not only his own life, but the lives of those around him.
Download or read book His Stolen Innocent s Vow written by Marcella Bell and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Temptation proves irresistible in this sexy romance of revenge and redemption by Marcella Bell. The most unconventional of proposals… The most unexpected of replies! Helene d’Tierrza detests her corrupt father’s tainted legacy. It’s why she’s sworn never to wed or have children. That’s never been a problem for this strong-willed soldier. Until superrich Drake Andros makes his proposal! Drake deserves justice for all Hel’s father stole from him. His plan hinges on marrying Hel and her carrying his heir, so he’s pleased when their attraction instantly roars to life. Then he discovers her vow of celibacy… Persuading Hel to let down her guard will require him to do the unthinkable…and let down his own! From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all The Queen’s Guard books: Book 1: Stolen to Wear His Crown Book 2: His Stolen Innocent’s Vow
Download or read book Seeing America written by Nancy Crocker and published by Medallion Media Group. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Missouri, 1910. John Hartmann is graduating from high school under the critical eye of his father and has no idea what options lie beyond the family farm and his small town. When Paul Bricken, nineteen and blind, buys a brand-new Ford Model T and suggests John drive him to Yellowstone National Park, John jumps at the chance. He’s less enthusiastic about inviting Henry Brotherton, who’s loud, crude, and a bigot—but Henry’s available both as a second driver and a tough guy who might be helpful in a tight spot. As the three young men set off on their tumultuous journey, America is preparing for the fight of the century between Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries—and is headed for its biggest racial upheaval since the Civil War. With Yellowstone drawing ever closer and tensions rising, Paul, John, and Henry will soon learn there is a great deal they didn’t know about the fledgling American Midwest—or about each other.
Download or read book The Story of Her Holding an Orange written by Milos Bogetic and published by . This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When I was 17 years old and living in Europe, a strange woman started following me. She would find me everywhere. And all she wanted me to do was take her orange. I moved to America a year after the first incident. Ten years later, she found me again. This is the story of her, the woman holding the orange. --from the back of the book.
Download or read book The Queen of the Tearling written by Erika Johansen and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-07-08 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Call it The Hunger Games of Thrones. Erika Johansen’s debut novel is a genre mashup: medieval fantasy meets dystopian future. . . . The setting, combined with Johansen’s deft hand with character and plotting, really does work. . . . An addictive and enjoyable adventure. . . . The Tear is just as easy to get sucked into as Westeros or Hogwarts or Panem.” —USA Today Magic, adventure, mystery, and romance combine in this epic debut in which a young princess must reclaim her dead mother’s throne, learn to be a ruler—and defeat the Red Queen, a powerful and malevolent sorceress determined to destroy her. On her nineteenth birthday, Princess Kelsea Raleigh Glynn, raised in exile, sets out on a perilous journey back to the castle of her birth to ascend her rightful throne. Plain and serious, a girl who loves books and learning, Kelsea bears little resemblance to her mother, the vain and frivolous Queen Elyssa. But though she may be inexperienced and sheltered, Kelsea is not defenseless: Around her neck hangs the Tearling sapphire, a jewel of immense magical power; and accompanying her is the Queen’s Guard, a cadre of brave knights led by the enigmatic and dedicated Lazarus. Kelsea will need them all to survive a cabal of enemies who will use every weapon—from crimson-caped assassins to the darkest blood magic—to prevent her from wearing the crown. Despite her royal blood, Kelsea feels like nothing so much as an insecure girl, a child called upon to lead a people and a kingdom about which she knows almost nothing. But what she discovers in the capital will change everything, confronting her with horrors she never imagined. An act of singular daring will throw Kelsea’s kingdom into tumult, unleashing the vengeance of the tyrannical ruler of neighboring Mortmesne: the Red Queen, a sorceress possessed of the darkest magic. Now Kelsea will begin to discover whom among the servants, aristocracy, and her own guard she can trust. But the quest to save her kingdom and meet her destiny has only just begun—a wondrous journey of self-discovery and a trial by fire that will make her a legend . . . if she can survive.
Download or read book British Military Prints written by Ralph Nevill and published by London : The Connoisseur publishing Company. This book was released on 1909 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Queen s Hat written by Steve Antony and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2015-08-25 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wild romp around London as the Queen loses her hat! From Steve Antony, the author and illustrator of PLEASE, MR. PANDA and BETTY GOES BANANAS!A sudden gust of wind sets off a marvelous adventure for the Queen, lots of Queen's men, and one very special hat. Just where will that hat land? Following a hysterical, epic hat chase, the Queen is reunited with her hat -- and the royal baby!Young children will love the search-and-find fun of the story, the hysterical mayhem that breaks loose, and Steve Antony's winning art style. THE QUEEN'S HAT shows some of London's most famous sites, and back matter explains their significance.
Download or read book The Eyes of the Queen written by Oliver Clements and published by Atria/Leopoldo & Company. This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “[A] rollicking new historical thriller…taut, made-for-movie-theater tension and delicious, snickering-from-the-back-row wit.” —New York Times Book Review In this first novel of the exhilarating Agents of the Crown series, a man who will become the original MI6 agent protects England and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth I from Spain’s nefarious plan to crush the Age of the Enlightenment. After centuries locked in an endless cycle of poverty, persecution, and barbarity, Europe has finally emerged into the Age of Enlightenment. Scientists, philosophers, scholars, and poets alike believe this to be a new era of reason and hope for all. But the forces of darkness haven’t completely dissipated, as Spain hunts and butchers any who dare to defy its ironclad Catholic orthodoxy. Only one nation can fight the black shadow that threatens this new age, and that is Britain, now ruled by a brilliant young Queen Elizabeth I. But although she may be brave and headstrong, Elizabeth knows she cannot win this war simply by force of arms. After her armies have been slashed in half, her treasury is on its knees. Elizabeth needs a new kind of weapon forged to fight a new kind of war, in which stealth and secrecy, not bloodshed, are the means. In this tense situation, Her Majesty’s Secret Service is born with the charismatic John Dee at its head. A scholar, a soldier, and an alchemist, Dee is loyal only to the truth and to his Queen. And for her, the woman he’s forbidden from loving, he is prepared to risk his life. A visceral and heart-pumping historical thriller, The Eyes of the Queen is perfect for fans of Ken Follett and Dan Brown.
