The story of the death in sinister circumstances of the boy-king Edward V & his younger brother Richard Duke of York is one of the most fascinating murder mysteries in English history. It is a tale with profound moral & social consequences rich in drama intrigue treason scandal & violence. In this gripping book Alison Weir re-examines all the evidence
- including that against the Princes uncle Richard III. She brilliantly reconstructs the whole chain of events leading to their murder & reveals how why & by whose order they died.
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In a land where Kings still rule I am a Princess. You must know me only as Sultana for I cannot reveal my true name for fear that harm will come to me & my family for what I am about to tell you. Think of a Saudi Arabian princess & what do you see? A woman glittering with jewels living a life of unbelievable luxury. She has gold palaces swimming-pools servants designer dresses galore. But in reality she lives in a gilded cage. She has no freedom no vote no control over her own life no value but as a bearer of sons. Hidden behind the veil she is a prisoner her jailers her father her husband her sons. ' Sultana' is a member of the Saudi royal family closely related to the King. For the sake of her daughters she decided that it was time for a woman in her position to speak out about the reality of life for women in her country whatever their rank. She tells of her own life from her turbulent childhood to her arranged marriage
- a happy one until her husband decided to take a second wife
- & of the lives of her sisters her friends & her servants. In contrast to the affection & easy camaraderie amongst the women she relates a history of appalling oppression against them everyday occurrences that in any other culture would be seen as shocking human rights violations: forced marriages servants bullied into sex slavery summary executions. Princess is a testimony to a woman of indomitable spirit & great courage. By speaking out ' Sultana' risked bringing the wrath of the Saudi establishment upon her head & upon the heads of her children. For this reason she told her story anonymously.

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Follow the six best friends in the Tiara Club" as they go on to the next stage of the Royal Palace Academy for the Preparation of Perfect Princesses: Silver Towers! In each book Princess Charlotte Katie Daisy Alice Sophia or Emily tells her story of how to be a Perfect Princess at Silver Towers. Will they win enough tiara points to go on to the wonderful Ruby Mansions? Join the six princesses in a world of wonderful balls beautiful dresses & magical surprises." ...

This simplified re-telling of the classic story The Princess & the Pea" is part of " Read It Yourself" a series of graded readers designed to give young children a confident & successful start to reading. This book is a Level One title for children who are ready to take their first steps in reading." ...

Lily-Rose May is perfect in every way until she kicks up such a fuss about eating her peas that her dad calls the doctor. He diagnoses a severe case of Princess-itis & packs Lily-Rose off to live at the palace. But is a pea-free life of royal luxury as good as it sounds? A funny light-hearted cautionary tale for all princesses (and princes) who dont like to eat up their greens... ...

The princess may try seven times to escape By changing her colour & changing her shape." But each time Princess Eliza changes into a blue fish a yellow chick a red fox or a black cat the wicked wizard finds her & sets her another horrible task. Will this plucky princess be able to outwit him & escape back to the palace in time to cut her birthday cake?" ...

The princess may try seven times to escape By changing her colour & changing her shape." But each time Princess Eliza changes into a blue fish a yellow chick a red fox or a black cat the wicked wizard finds her & sets her another horrible task. Will this plucky princess be able to outwit him & escape back to the palace in time to cut her birthday cake?" ...

This title is a must for fans of the bestselling. The Princess & The Wizard" this great-value activity book

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African princess Naomi hates being the centre of attention. So when an older girl asks her to model in a fashion show Naomi only agrees because the proceeds will go to her favourite charity. But when she discovers the designer wants to exploit her royal status for press attention Naomi faces a tough decision
- how can she quit the show without letting everyone down? Filled with secrets hopes dreams & above all the power of friendship School Friends" is addictive reading for girls."
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Beautiful flaxen-haired Buttercup has fallen for Westley the farm boy & when he departs to make his fortune she vows never to love another. So when she hears that his ship has been captured by the Dread Pirate Roberts
- who never leaves survivors
- her heart is broken. But her charms draw the attention of the relentless Prince Humperdinck who wants a wife & will go to any lengths to have Buttercup. So starts a fairytale like no other of fencing fighting torture poison true love hate revenge giants hunters bad men good men beautifulest ladies snakes spiders beasts chases escapes lies truths passion & miracles.

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