Royal Families

Annotation:A story of the last few weeks of the Russian Royal family's captivity and brutal murder in a hail of gunfire as told through the eyes of the kitche boy. VR

Annotation:On the eve of WWII, Sophie, one the last members of a crumbling royal family, has no interest in the politics of the small island of Morntmaray. That is, until the island is invaded and Sophie and her family must fight for their home. This novel appeals to both YA and Adults. DH

Annotation:Two sisters - Mary and Ann Boleyn - come to court as innocent girls, catch the eye of Henry VIII, and find themselves pawns in royal drama. A rich and compelling tale of love, sex, ambition, and intrigue. MH

Annotation:After Henry VIII destroys her royal Irish family, Elizabeth Fitzgerald travels to England seeking refuge with the Tudors while secretly plotting her revenge against them. The novel is based on the true story of “the uncrowned princess of Ireland.” MWH

Annotation:Set against a vivid background of ancient Egypt during the time of Ramesses II, The Heretic Queen is the story of Nefratari, niece of the infamous Nefratiti. Nefratari is a strong, intelligent woman and falls in love with Ramesses, but because of her unpopular family connection, the people are not fond of her and disapprove of the wedding. Ramesses marries her anyway and what follows is court intrigue, jealousy, and power stuggles befitting a queen. LZ

Annotation:Nora Roberts has written a series set in the fictional kingdom of Cordina. This book contains two of the stories in the series: Affaire Royale and Command Performance. Affaire Royale is the story of Princess Gabrielle who was kidnapped and is suffering from amnesia and the American detective Reeve MacGee who is called in to protect her. Command Performance is the story of His Royal Highness Alexander and Eve Hamilton. JS

Annotation:A young woman in 1959 becomes the first commoner to marry into the Japanese imperial family. She struggles to make a place for herself in an atmosphere filled with strict rituals, mysterious traditions, and harsh judgments. RD
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