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Romantic royal marriages Romantic royal marriages Barbara Cartland It is generally supposed that until this century and after the First World War, all Royal Marriages were arranged for political or national motives. The first English King to marry for love was Willi… OL135011W
Notorious Royal Marriages Notorious Royal Marriages Leslie Carroll,Leslie Carroll,Leslie Carroll A funny, raucous, and delightfully dirty 900-year history of the royal marriages of Europe's most famous-and infamous-monarchs. Since time immemorial, royal marriages have had little to do with love-… OL15171918W
The Border Lord and the Lady The Border Lord and the Lady Bertrice Small Lady Cicely Bowen is sent away by her doting father when her jealous stepmother presents a threat to her safety. Raised by a royal widow Cicely becomes best friends with Lady Joan Beaufort and accomp… OL15881906W
William & Catherine William & Catherine Andrew Morton Provides an inside look at Prince William and Kate Middleton, delving into their backgrounds, their meeting as students at the University of St Andrews, the ups and downs of their relationship, their… OL16645377W
The Grace mysteries The Grace mysteries Grace Cavendish Presents two works in which thirteen-year-old Lady Grace Cavendish, favorite maid of honor of Elizabeth I, must solve a murder mystery to clear the name of her betrothed, and stows away on a ship in … OL17270640W
The Six Wives of Henry VIII The Six Wives of Henry VIII Antonia Fraser Under Antonia Fraser's intent scrutiny, Catherine of Aragon emerges as a scholar-queen who steadfastly refused to grant a divorce to her royal husband; Anne Boleyn is absolved of everything but a sha… OL1730830W
Time and Chance Time and Chance Sharon Kay Penman The long-awaited sequel to Sharon Kay Penman's acclaimed novel When Christ and His Saints Slept, Time and Chance recounts the tempestuous marriage of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II in a magnificen… OL1854158W
His Princess of Convenience His Princess of Convenience Rebecca Winters Christina Rose secretly longs for a fairy-tale wedding, but her betrothal to Prince Antonio of Halencia was just a ruse to prevent a royal scandal! Now the press can't get enough of this Cinderell… OL21284685W
The Veiled Bride The Veiled Bride Elizabeth Bailey Wanted: One Wife Why does Anton, Lord Raith, need to advertise for a wife? As she walks down the marriage aisle toward this stranger, Rosina Charlton feels her pulse race at the very question. … OL21377942W
Princess Masako Princess Masako Ben Hills The tragic story of Japan's Crown Princess.It's the fantasy of many young women—marry a handsome prince, move into a luxurious palace, and live happily ever after. But that's not how it turned out fo… OL2587195W
Article et conuentions arrestees en Espagne le mercredy 20 d'aoust 1612 Article et conuentions arrestees en Espagne le mercredy 20 d'aoust 1612 Mayenne, Henri de Lorraine duc de "Publication of the terms between France and Spain concerning the marriage of Louis XIII to Anne of Austria"--French Political Pamphlets Digital Collection, Brigham Young University. OL35373743W
Libre harangue faicte par Mathault en la presence de Monsieur le prince en son chasteau d'Amboise, … Libre harangue faicte par Mathault en la presence de Monsieur le prince en son chasteau d'Amboise, … Mathault "A caustic criticism of Condé who is urged to set aside his differences, return to Paris, and make his peace with the Crown. The fictional Mathault was free to speak in more direct language than an … OL35671371W
Lord Darlington's Darling Lord Darlington's Darling Gayle Buck Serious Lord Darlington, his impetuous sister Bethany, shy Abby Fairchilde with her interfering sister and her punctilious suitor Lord Fielding and lastly the evil Mr. Farnham embark on the London… OL3574040W
The Windsor story The Windsor story J. Bryan Interviews with informed persons provide a definitive account of England's bachelor king and Mrs. Wallis Simpson, who are portrayed as tragically mismatched lovers. OL4776153W
Edward and Mrs Simpson Edward and Mrs Simpson A. C. H. Smith Based on the lives of Edward, Duke of Windsor, and Wallis, Duchess of Windsor. OL4884257W
The picture life of Charles & Diana The picture life of Charles & Diana Henry Rasof Presents the lives of the Prince and Princess of Wales, with emphasis on their marriage and their duties as the future king and queen of England. OL4979145W
Because of You (Avon Romantic Treasure) Because of You (Avon Romantic Treasure) Cathy Maxwell A Scandalous WeddingPretty Samantha Northrup knew her duty was to marry, but this orphaned vicar's daughter wanted to be swept off her feet by someone whose kisses made her toes curl. She never dream… OL554409W
The prince's arranged bride The prince's arranged bride Susan Stephens Crown Prince Alessandro Bussoni Ferara needs to make a purely practical marriage—and he's found the perfect bride!Emily Weston agrees to the prince's proposal. But once Alessandro's wedding ring is o… OL5686940W
The Cup of the World The Cup of the World Dickinson, John FILLED WITH IMMENSE characters, this thrilling medieval fantasy filled with moral complexity and vision announces the arrival of a special new writing talent.Phaedra, the beautiful daughter of a baro… OL5712578W
Diana Diana Davies, Nicholas.,Nicholas Davies Cette biographie, rédigée par un journaliste du Daily mirror, cherche à éclairer des facettes méconnues de la personnalité de la princesse de Galles. OL74382W
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