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  • Sandringham Days

    The Domestic Life of the Royal Family in Norfolk, 1862-1952

    by John Matson ...
    This is a fascinating portrait of royal life at Sandringham, from the early life of Albert Edward to the modern day. Drawing on letters, diaries and contemporary reports, it is a rich exploration of the private lives of Britain's royal family. From family life at the estate to the first visit of Queen Victoria, the glittering parties of the early twentieth century and all the way up to the death ... Read more

    $14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Adventures of Peanut and Hector

    by Whitney Matson, John Matson, Illustrations by Conor Schultze ...
    The Adventures of Peanut and HectorBy: Whitney and John MatsonIn The Adventures of Peanut and Hector, two bears--very different from each other and different from what their parents expected--face a school bully with courage together and wind up life-long friends.About the AuthorWhitney and John Matson have three amazing kiddos (Brooks, Reagan, and London). They have a nightly tradition of reading ... Read more

    $13.00 USD

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  • The Quest for Queen Mary

    James Pope-Hennessy's official biography of Queen Mary, edited by 'the most knowledgeable royal biographer on the planet' - Financial Times

    by James Pope-Hennessy, Hugo Vickers ...
    A charming account of the life of enigmatic Queen Mary, wife of King George V, and a magnetic portrait of a vanished age'Gloriously indiscreet . . . the best royal book ever' - Harry Mount, Financial TimesWhen James Pope-Hennessy began his work on Queen Mary's official biography, it opened the door to meetings with royalty, court members and retainers around Europe. The series of candid ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

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  • On Duty With The Queen

    by Lynne Barrett-Lee ...
    In this honest and entertaining book, Dickie Arbiter recounts his life's journey from a broadcast journalist to becoming a press spokesman to the Royal family, and back again to journalism. He discusses the inner workings of everyday life in Buckingham Palace, and what it was really like to work under the media spotlight with the most famous family in the world.Dickie Arbiter gives his personal ... Read more

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  • Backstairs Billy

    The Life of William Tallon, the Queen Mother's Most Devoted Servant

    by Tom Quinn ...
    "William Tallon was a creature of extremes: though intensely loyal, he was also a dangerous risk-taker; though charming, he could also be vicious; though considerate and amusing, he could be ruthless and predatory. For much of his life he was driven by two demons: a powerful sex drive and an intense, almost pathological love for the Queen Mother…"From humble beginnings as a shopkeeper's son in ... Read more

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  • The Great Survivors

    How Monarchy Made it into the Twenty-First Century

    by Peter Conradi ...
    In this riveting and extensively researched account, Peter Conradi the celebrated author of The Kings Speech, on which the Oscar award-winning film of the same name was based offers an uncompromising portrayal of Europes royals and reveals the scandals, excesses, conflicts and interests hidden behind the pomp of the ceremonial garb and the grandeur of official functions.At a time when Western ... Read more

    $10.19 USD

  • Serving Victoria

    Life in the Royal Household

    by Kate Hubbard ...
    “A vivid, entertaining and often comical portrait of life at court.” —Wall Street Journal“Compelling. . . . The rhythm of court life at Windsor or Balmoral is the backdrop to a rich human drama, a story of people existing in uneasy intimacy with the royal family.” — Daily Telegraph (London)Based on the letters and diaries of six members of Queen Victoria's household, Serving Victoria offers unique ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

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  • The Queen's Speech

    An Intimate Portrait of the Queen in her Own Words

    by Ingrid Seward ...
    During her 70 years on the throne, few got to know the Queen well, but there is one body of work that sheds new light on her thoughts, personality and the issues that really concerned her: the Queen's own speeches.For many years, the Queen's Christmas address was the most-watched programme on television on Christmas Day, and millions regularly tuned in to hear what she had to say. Now, in this ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

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  • Royal Family Life

    by Ruth Binney ...
    Series series Amazing & Extraordinary Facts
    Surprising stories about the personal lives of English monarchs from Henry VIII to Elizabeth II.This book journeys through centuries of history to offer a wealth of intriguing truths about British royal domestic life, royal celebrations, and royal etiquette. Covering eras from the Tudors to today, it delves into the world behind the scenes, where the royals experience many of the same difficulties ... Read more

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  • The Firm

    The Troubled Life of the House of Windsor

    by Penny Junor ...
    It would be hard to invent a group of personalities more extraordinary than the British Royal Family – known as 'The Firm' by Prince Philip. With an eye on the past, present and future, this book takes a look at how the family really operates and reveals how they behave behind closed doors.This ebook is made from the 2009 edition.With showbiz stars and sporting celebrities now attracting the ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • Charles: The Heart of a King

    by Catherine Mayer ...
    The Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller'Breathtaking' The Times'[The book that] made headlines around the world.' IndependentThe former Prince of Wales has lived his whole life in the public eye, yet he remains an enigma. He was born to be king, but he aims much higher. A landmark publication, Charles: The Heart of a King reveals Charles in all his complexity: the passionate ... ... Read more

    $12.79 USD

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  • George V's Children

    by John Kiste ...
    The six children of King George V and Queen Mary all lived to maturity except the youngest, Prince John. The eldest, who was Prince of Wales and heir to the throne, reigned as King Edward VIII for less than a year. His infamous romance with Mrs Simpson plunged the country into the abdication crisis and led both of them into a long period of exile. King George VI, who reluctantly and unexpectedly ... Read more

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