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Lady Alexandra's inheritance was stolen by her half-sister and she now faces life-threatening imprisonment on her own estate. On a chance visit, Lord Stephan Branden overhears a beautiful woman's desperate prayer in a secluded chapel. Possessed by that image he wonders: Might he be the one to rescue Lady Alexandra's life
When Queen Victoria's second daughter Princess Alice married the Prince Louis of Hesse and Rhine in 1862 even her own mother described the ceremony as more of a funeral than a wedding' thanks to the fact that it took place shortly after the death of Alice's beloved father Prince Albert. Sadly, the young princess' misfortunes didn't end there and when she also died prematurely, her four motherless daughters were taken under the wing of their formidable grandmother, Victoria. Alix, the youngest of Alice's daughters and allegedly one of the most beautiful princesses in Europe, was a special favourite of the elderly queen, who hoped that she would marry her cousin Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and one day reign beside him as Queen. However, the spirited and stubborn Alix had other ideas
Queen Alexandras Colouring Book is an adult colouring book filled with realistic grayscale drawings of butterflies, created particularly for talented children trying to achieve realism with watercolour, oil paint, or pencil. This is more of a training pad for young painters than a traditional colouring book; of course, anyone can use it in any style they please. However, in my practice as an artist, I have found an accurate underpainting is the best way to generate amazing, realistic results. The name of each butterfly appears on each page, making it easy to find reference material for those interested in finding the right colours. The reference material does not appear in the book to allow individuals to be as creative as they desire. Furthermore, training artists can copy the drawing on the blank page to improve their drawing skills.
Empress Alexandra: Memories of the Imperial Russian Court
Maurice Paleologue
Independently Published
2018
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Dagboek van Keizerin Alexandra
Keizerin Alexandra Fjodorovna Romanova
Glagoslav Publications Ltd
2023
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De dagboeken van tsarina Alexandra Fjodorovna zijn niet van het soort dat de lezer een beeld van de tijd of schrijver geeft door de beschreven dagelijks beslommeringen. De tsarina heeft vele bladzijden volgeschreven met korte spreuken, liedteksten, gedichten en korte beschouwingen die ze tegenkwam in het werk van J.R. Miller, Thomas Kempis, La Rochefoucauld, Wordsworth, Longfellow en anderen.Woorden als plicht, ootmoed, volharding, zelfverloochening, nederigheid en toewijding zijn hier sleutelbegrippen. Op papier zijn het woorden, maar het waren richtingwijzers in het leven van een vrouw die een eenzame positie bekleedde aan het Russische hof. Als dochter van de Duitse groothertog Lodewijk IV en de Engelse prinses Alice was Alix, de Duitse naam van Alexandra Fjodorovna, daar een buitenstaander en niet geliefd. Alexandra trad toe tot de Russisch-orthodoxe kerk om te kunnen trouwen met haar grote liefde, tsaar Nicolaas II. Ondanks het gemis van haar geboortestreek Hessen-Darmstadt was zij gelukkig en wijdde zich vol overgave aan haar gezin.Met de gekozen fragment gunt ze ons een blik in haar ziel en openbaart de bron waaruit zij kracht putte. Haar bekering tot het Russisch-orthodoxe geloof blijkt geen uiterlijke vertoning te zijn om het huwelijk te kunnen sluiten dat ze wilde: haar dagboeken getuigen van een diep doorleefd geloof. De drie verschillende delen, "Het huwelijk en gezinsleve" (1899-1904), "Wijze woorden" (1908-1913) en "De tuin van het hart" (1917) bieden veel wijsheid en houden de tijdgeest van 2014 een spiegel voor.
This is a true story that spans the sweeping account of a unique affair between two women. In the face of adversity and against all odds, the relationshiphas blossomed immeasurably and thrived happily. Christine, a 59 year old English lady, meets 33 year old charismatic and lovely Alexandra, in Cape Town in 2002. Alexandra is working in a high-powered job and visiting Christine's neighbour in Simon's Town for Christmas. The women are introduced and a powerful and mutual attraction overtakes them which neither has experienced before. This book encompasses a love story, covert undercover work, and making the most of givenopportunities and achievements. It is about late love and immense happiness, and covers the complete gambit of human emotion and the human spirit.
By kind permission of Her Majesty The Queen, this book has been based on extensive research over many years in the Royal Archives and elsewhere. The author was the first official Curator of the Royal Photograph Collection. Queen Alexandra was a private person who destroyed or left instructions to destroy, much of her archive, but nevertheless enough remains in the form of original documents, such as engagement diaries and letters and informal information, to chart her life more completely than ever before and to attempt to rectify the negative or dismissive attitude towards her which has gained credence in some previous works. This method, rather than drawing mainly from over-salted and peppered memoirs written much later, aims to show her character, enables readers to get to know her and to appreciate what an enormous amount a senior member of the royal family has to accomplish, while still remaining the loving daughter, sister, wife and mother, and keen supporter of the arts, welfare and education, that Alexandra was. During her life she met many famous, notable and intriguing people, while her own journey - from the young, modest Danish Princess who married the Prince of Wales in 1863, to the popular Queen Consort of King Edward VII, and the beloved Queen Mother - saw her personal development and courageous struggle against disability, especially deafness. She was a generous, thoughtful and caring woman, who maintained her sense of humour and interest in all kinds of things and under sometimes challenging circumstances. She could be a lively correspondent and her letters will help readers to understand her far better than has hitherto been possible. This book is long and detailed and readers may like to dip in and out of it, finding stories in all parts, rather than reading it straight through, but it might claim a place among the variety of entertainments which are comforting us in these difficult times.
The Alexandra Girls¿ English Institution:
Preeta Nilesh
Lap Lambert Academic Publishing
2019
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Påskhögtiden närmar sig och ömtåliga balanser råder i Jerusalem. Tre nätter i rad går drottningen, Salome, förklädd ut i staden. Hon söker vittnen som kan avvärja dödsdomen över hennes gåtfulle skyddsling, som återvänt från Egypten och har rykte om sig som undergörare och irrlärare.Skeendet i Lars Anderssons förtätade kortroman kretsar kring en välkänd gestalt, men med en överraskande förskjutning av den historiska ramen.
Dagboek van Keizerin Alexandra
Keizerin Alexandra Fjodorovna Romanova
Glagoslav Publications B.V.
2023
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De dagboeken van tsarina Alexandra Fjodorovna zijn niet van het soort dat de lezer een beeld van de tijd of schrijver geeft door de beschreven dagelijks beslommeringen. De tsarina heeft vele bladzijden volgeschreven met korte spreuken, liedteksten, gedichten en korte beschouwingen die ze tegenkwam in het werk van J.R. Miller, Thomas Kempis, La Rochefoucauld, Wordsworth, Longfellow en anderen.Woorden als plicht, ootmoed, volharding, zelfverloochening, nederigheid en toewijding zijn hier sleutelbegrippen. Op papier zijn het woorden, maar het waren richtingwijzers in het leven van een vrouw die een eenzame positie bekleedde aan het Russische hof. Als dochter van de Duitse groothertog Lodewijk IV en de Engelse prinses Alice was Alix, de Duitse naam van Alexandra Fjodorovna, daar een buitenstaander en niet geliefd. Alexandra trad toe tot de Russisch-orthodoxe kerk om te kunnen trouwen met haar grote liefde, tsaar Nicolaas II. Ondanks het gemis van haar geboortestreek Hessen-Darmstadt was zij gelukkig en wijdde zich vol overgave aan haar gezin.Met de gekozen fragment gunt ze ons een blik in haar ziel en openbaart de bron waaruit zij kracht putte. Haar bekering tot het Russisch-orthodoxe geloof blijkt geen uiterlijke vertoning te zijn om het huwelijk te kunnen sluiten dat ze wilde: haar dagboeken getuigen van een diep doorleefd geloof. De drie verschillende delen, "Het huwelijk en gezinsleve" (1899-1904), "Wijze woorden" (1908-1913) en "De tuin van het hart" (1917) bieden veel wijsheid en houden de tijdgeest van 2014 een spiegel voor.
Before Princess Diana captured hearts worldwide, there was Alexandra, Queen of the United Kingdom (1844-1925), the original "people's princess." Born in Denmark, partially deaf, and lovingly known as Princess Alix, Alexandra became a royal icon as the beloved wife of the philandering King Edward VII. Her influence on fashion was so significant that women began to emulate her distinctive limp, caused by an illness. Despite personal challenges, Alexandra captivated hearts, reshaping the crown and public alike with her ability to transform tradition, using photography to add a personal touch to motherhood, and earning profound admiration for her charitable works. In a story full of love and loss, triumph and heartbreak, Georgina Battiscombe explores the remarkable history of this forgotten queen whose legacy continues to echo through the ages and truly deserves recognition. Includes dozens of full-color photographs.
Når kongefamiliens historie skrives, handler det som regel om menn og om mannslinjer, ettersom kronen inntil nylig pleide å gå fra mann til mann innenfor ett dynasti. Tiaraene gikk derimot fra kvinne til kvinne - fra mor til datter, fra svigermor til svigerdatter, fra søster til søster og fra bestemor til sønnedøtre og datterdøtre. Slik forteller de historiene om kvinnelinjene som knyttet kongeslektene sammen på tvers av landegrensene og om kvinnene som har båret dem. Noen diademer har blitt borte på veien - to har blitt stjålet og ett er sporløst forsvunnet - men i dag har de norske kongelige kvinnene til sammen tilgang til sytten diademer. De fleste av dem vil før eller senere tilfalle prinsesse Ingrid Alexandra når hun blir Norges første regjerende dronning siden 1400-tallet. I henne møtes trådene fra alle kvinnene som har båret disse diademene. Dette er Ingrid Alexandras slektshistorie gjennom 250 år, fortalt gjennom juveler. Boka inneholder over 250 illustrasjoner gravd fram fra arkiver og samlinger i en rekke land.
This #1 New York Times bestseller from Janet Evanovich moves into the fast lane with a thrilling, high-octane misadventure with high stakes, hot nights, cold-blooded murder, sunken treasure, a woman with a chassis built for speed, and one very good, very sexy NASCAR driver who's along for the ride.Alexandra Barnaby got the brains in her family. The little gray cells certainly bypassed Barney's younger brother, Wild Bill. Truth is, Alex has been bailing her brother out of trouble since they were kids. Not that Bill's a bad sort. More that he acts first and thinks later. Unfortunately, this time around, Wild Bill will be Dead Bill if Alex doesn't find him in time.Alex blasts through the bars of South Beach and points her search to Key West and Cuba, laying waste to Miami hit men, dodging Palmetto bugs big enough to eat her alive, and putting the pedal to the metal with NASCAR driver Sam Hooker. Somebody's stolen his boat and the trail leads to--you guessed it--Wild Bill. Since Will Bill is missing, Hooker decides to follow Barney and see if she can lead him to his boat.The race to the finish is hot and hard, taking Alex and Hooker into international waters, exposing a plot to grab Cuban gold and a sinister relic of the Cuban missile crises. Creative cussing and sexual innuendo included.
Lykophron's Alexandra, Rome, and the Hellenistic World
Simon Hornblower
Oxford University Press
2018
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This volume takes as its subject one of the most important Greek poems of the Hellenistic period: the Alexandra attributed to Lykophron, probably written in about 190 BC. At 1474 lines and with a riddling narrative and a preponderance of unusual vocabulary it is a notoriously challenging prospect for scholars, but it also sheds crucial light on Greek religion (in particular the role of women) and on foundation myths and myths of colonial identity. Most of the poem purports to be a prophecy by the Trojan princess, Kassandra, who foretells the conflicts between Europe and Asia from the Trojan Wars to the establishment of Roman ascendancy over the Greek world in the poet's own time. The central section narrates in the future tense the dispersal of returning Greek heroes throughout the Mediterranean zone, and their founding of new cities. This section culminates in the Italian wanderings and foundational activity of the Trojan refugee Aineias, Kassandra's own kinsman. Following Simon Hornblower's detailed full-length commentary on the Alexandra (OUP 2015; paperback 2017), this monograph asserts the poem's importance as not only a strongly political work, but also as a historical document of interest to cultural and religious historians and students of myths of identity. Divided into two Parts, the first explores Lykophron's geopolitical world, paying special attention to south Italy (perhaps the bilingual poet's own area of origin), Sicily, and Rhodes; it suggests that the recent hostile presence of Hannibal in south Italy surfaces as a frequent yet indirectly expressed concern of the poem. The thematic second Part investigates the Alexandra's relation to the Sibylline Oracles and to other apocalyptic literature of the period, and argues for its cultural and religious topicality. The Conclusion puts the case for the 190s BC as a turning-point in Roman history and contends that Lykophron demonstrates a veiled awareness of this, especially of certain peculiar features of Roman colonizing policy in that decade.