The Queen S Dwarf

Author : Ella March Chase
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781250038524

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The Queen's Dwarf by Ella March Chase Pdf

A richly imagined, gorgeously written historical novel set in the Stuart court featuring a unique hero: Jeffrey Hudson, a dwarf tasked with spying on the beautiful but vulnerable queen It's 1629, and King Charles I and his French queen Henrietta Maria have reigned in England for less than three years. Young dwarf Jeffrey Hudson is swept away from a village shambles and plunged into the Stuart court when his father sells him to the most hated man in England—the Duke of Buckingham. Buckingham trains Jeffrey to be his spy in the household of Charles' seventeen-year-old bride, hoping to gain intelligence that will help him undermine the vivacious queen's influence with the king. Desperately homesick in a country that hates her for her nationality and Catholic faith, Henrietta Maria surrounds herself with her "Royal Menagerie of Freaks and Curiosities of Nature"—a "collection" consisting of a giant, two other dwarves, a rope dancer, an acrobat/animal trainer and now Jeffrey, who is dubbed "Lord Minimus." Dropped into this family of misfits, Jeffrey must negotiate a labyrinth of court intrigue and his own increasingly divided loyalties. For not even the plotting of the Duke nor the dangers of a tumultuous kingdom can order the heart of a man. Though he is only eighteen inches tall, Jeffrey Hudson's love will reach far beyond his grasp—to the queen he has been sent to destroy. Full of vibrant period detail, The Queen's Dwarf by Ella March Chase is a thrilling and evocative portrait of an intriguing era.

Author : James Reynolds (surgeon.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1861
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:600069922

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The queen's dwarf by James Reynolds (surgeon.) Pdf

Author : Frances Quinn
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781471193422

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The Smallest Man by Frances Quinn Pdf

‘I want you to remember something, Nat. You’re small on the outside. But inside you’re as big as everyone else. You show people that and you won’t go far wrong in life.’ A compelling story perfect for fans of The Doll Factory, The Illumination of Ursula Flight and The Familiars. My name is Nat Davy. Perhaps you’ve heard of me? There was a time when people up and down the land knew my name, though they only ever knew half the story. The year of 1625, it was, when a single shilling changed my life. That shilling got me taken off to London, where they hid me in a pie, of all things, so I could be given as a gift to the new queen of England. They called me the queen’s dwarf, but I was more than that. I was her friend, when she had no one else, and later on, when the people of England turned against their king, it was me who saved her life. When they turned the world upside down, I was there, right at the heart of it, and this is my story. Inspired by a true story, and spanning two decades that changed England for ever, The Smallest Man is a heartwarming tale about being different, but not letting it hold you back. About being brave enough to take a chance, even if the odds aren’t good. And about how, when everything else is falling apart, true friendship holds people together. Praise for The Smallest Man: ‘Nat Davy is so charming that I couldn't bear to put this book down. I loved it’ Louise Hare ‘A perfect fusion of history and invention… Nat’s wit and humour make the poignancy of his story all the more powerful’ Beth Morrey 'What a page-turner! A timely tale celebrating courage, determination and friendship' Anita Frank ‘A perfectly formed masterpiece’ C.S. Quinn ‘I loved this book - a fascinating tale of extraordinary accomplishment, and a story about how anything is possible and how love has always been a beacon of hope’ Phillip Schofield 'I found myself rooting for the Smallest Man in England from the very first page' Sonia Velton ‘A beautiful, heartwarming tale, weaving history and fiction intricately and seamlessly… I loved this book’ Louise Fein ‘This book took me on an epic journey with a character that will always have a special place in my heart’ Emma Cooper ‘An engaging, compelling, thought-provoking story of a life less ordinary’ Caroline Scott ‘A beguiling and well-written tale’ Ellen Alpsten ‘I absolutely fell for the book’s narrator: an ebullient character whose voice and world view I adored’ Polly Crosby

Author : Liesl Shurtliff
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-29
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781524717032

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Grump: The (Fairly) True Tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves by Liesl Shurtliff Pdf

From the New York Times bestselling author of Rump, comes the true story behind another unlikely hero: a grumpy dwarf who gets tangled up in Snow White's feud with the wicked queen. Ever since he was a dwarfling, Borlen (nicknamed "Grump") has dreamed of visiting The Surface, so when opportunity knocks, he leaves his cavern home behind. At first, life aboveground is a dream come true. Queen Elfrieda Veronika Ingrid Lenore (E.V.I.L.) is the best friend Grump always wanted, feeding him all the rubies he can eat and allowing him to rule at her side in exchange for magic and information. But as time goes on, Grump starts to suspect that Queen E.V.I.L. may not be as nice as she seems. . . . When the queen commands him to carry out a horrible task against her stepdaughter Snow White, Grump is in over his head. He's bound by magic to help the queen, but also to protect Snow White. As if that wasn't stressful enough, the queen keeps bugging him for updates through her magic mirror! He'll have to dig deep to find a way out of this pickle, and that's enough to make any dwarf Grumpy indeed. "Liesl Shurtliff writes the perfect middle-grade page-turners that fourth graders can gobble down on the plane, train, and automobile trips ahead this summer. . . . [she] excels at turning familiar worlds on their heads. --The New York Times Book Review "Hilarious and heartfelt . . . Lovable Borlen's grumpy first-person narration explores themes of belonging, friendship, and doing the right thing. Sure to please fans of reimagined fairy tales." --Kirkus "A hilarious reimagining of its origin story with a wonderfully detailed world and interesting twists on classic characters. Sure to be a hit with fantasy fans looking for comedy." --Booklist "The story moves at a fast pace and deftly balances lighthearted humor with emotional weight. . . .a sure hit for Shurtliff's fans." --School Library Journal

Author : Nick Page
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105025260592

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Lord Minimus by Nick Page Pdf

In 1628, as the guest of a lavish banquet thrown by the Duke of Buckingham, a large raised pie was set before the newly married Queen Henrietta Maria. Before she could cut into it however, the crust began to rise of its own accord and out of the pie emerged a tiny man - perfectly proportioned, but only 18 inches tall.

Author : Markus Heitz
Publisher : Orbit
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2009-11-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780316088602

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The Dwarves by Markus Heitz Pdf

For countless millennia, the dwarves of the have defended the stone gateway into Girdlegard. Many and varied foes have hurled themselves against the portal and died attempting to breach it. No man or beast has ever succeeded. Until now. . . Abandoned as a child, Tungdil the blacksmith labors contentedly in the land of Ionandar, the only dwarf in a kingdom of men. Although he does not want for friends, Tungdil is very much aware that he is alone -- indeed, he has not so much as set eyes on another dwarf. But all that is about to change. Sent out into the world to deliver a message and reacquaint himself with his people, the young foundling finds himself thrust into a battle for which he has not been trained. Not only his own safety, but the life of every man, woman and child in Girdlegard depends upon his ability to embrace his heritage. Although he has many unanswered questions, Tungdil is certain of one thing: no matter where he was raised, he is a true dwarf. And no one has ever questioned the courage of the Dwarves.

Author : Jonathan Swift
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1726
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:504239514

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A voyage to Brobdingnag by Jonathan Swift Pdf

Author : Cheryl Sterling
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1520879466

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Snow White and the Eighth Dwarf by Cheryl Sterling Pdf

Marked for death by her stepmother's manic jealousy, Princess Snow White of Enchanted narrowly escapes the huntsman's ax. Plunged into a treacherous blizzard, she stumbles across a cottage deep in the forest. But the owners, seven dwarfs and their adopted (and cute) human brother, cannot offer Snow refuge for long.Snow, who's never done anything more arduous than princessing, must brave grueling weather, cross two kingdoms, and reach her only living relative ahead of the Evil Queen's army. If Snow fails, she loses more than her throne . . .Lex Sands, always out of place within his family, has his world turned upside down when a woman with skin as white as snow and hair as black as coal--and a curve or two--breaks into his house. Suddenly, he's responsible for her safety. With nature against them and time running out, can he prove his worth to his family, and, more importantly, to Snow White?

Author : Philippa Gregory
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781476758787

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The Last Tudor by Philippa Gregory Pdf

The final book of the Tudor series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory features one of the most famous women in history, Lady Jane Grey, and her two sisters, each of whom dared to defy her queen. Jane Grey was queen of England for nine days. Her father and his allies crowned her instead of the dead king’s half-sister Mary Tudor, who quickly mustered an army, claimed her throne, and locked Jane in the Tower of London. When Jane refused to betray her Protestant faith, Mary sent her to the executioner’s block, where Jane transformed her father’s greedy power-grab into tragic martyrdom. “Learn you to die,” was the advice Jane wrote to her younger sister Katherine, who has no intention of dying. She intends to enjoy her beauty and her youth and fall in love. But she is heir to the insecure and infertile Queen Mary and then to her sister Queen Elizabeth, who will never allow Katherine to marry and produce a Tudor son. When Katherine’s pregnancy betrays her secret marriage, she faces imprisonment in the Tower, only yards from her sister’s scaffold. “Farewell, my sister,” writes Katherine to the youngest Grey sister, Mary. A beautiful dwarf, disregarded by the court, Mary keeps family secrets, especially her own, while avoiding Elizabeth’s suspicious glare. After seeing her sisters defy their queens, Mary is acutely aware of her own danger, but determined to command her own life. What will happen when the last Tudor defies her ruthless and unforgiving cousin Queen Elizabeth?

Author : Jonathan Swift
Publisher : Echo Library
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1603037225

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Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift Pdf

Author : Jonathan Swift
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1875
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0026654697

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Gulliver's Travels ... A New Edition, Etc by Jonathan Swift Pdf

Author : Jonathan Swift
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1870
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0017466533

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Gulliver's Travels ... Illustrated. A new edition. Carefully edited by a Clergyman J. L., i.e. James Lupton by Jonathan Swift Pdf

Author : Anna Staniszewski
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1536462381

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The Missing Dwarf by Anna Staniszewski Pdf

Snow White needs help! One of her dwarf friends has been kidnapped by the evil queen. It's up to Kara and Zed to travel to the castle and rescue the dwarf in time for Snow White's wedding.

Author : Jonathan Swift
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 522 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : English literature
ISBN : OXFORD:N13088304

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Swift by Jonathan Swift Pdf

Author : Sir John Skelton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : Scotland
ISBN : UCAL:B3312130

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Among the summer isles. Alpine resting-places. Home again! by Sir John Skelton Pdf