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- What a Beautiful Girl, er Book!
- Interesting Take on the Life of an Empress
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- good, but too short, and not enough detail
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Elisabeth: The Princess Bride, Austria-Hungary, 1853 (The Royal Diaries)
Barry Denenberg
Manufacturer: Scholastic Inc.
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Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 0439266440 |
Book Description
Author Barry Denenberg brings us into the whirlwind that is the life of Princess Elisabeth of Austria. A free and impetuous spirit, Elisabeth was chosen at the tender age of fifteen (over her older sister) to be the wife of Franz Joseph, Emperor of Austria. From that moment on, she is thrown into an intimidating world of restrictions and tremendous responsibilities. Feeling lonely and alienated, Elisabeth is forced to rely upon her own personal strength, which is what eventually leads her down the aisle and into an uncertain future.
Customer Reviews:
What a Beautiful Girl, er Book!.......2007-04-24
This story about Elisabeth a.k.a. Sisi, is fascinating in every way possible.
It is about a girl visiting the Emperor to final marriage arrangements between the handsome Emperor and Sisi's sister, Helene. But Franz Joseph is delighted with beautiful Elisabeth, that he choses HER to be his wife, to his mother's dismay. To read more about Elisabeth's life with the Emperor(or about her long, aubourn hair) don't flip through the pages of this novel, but actually read it.
Interesting Take on the Life of an Empress.......2006-10-01
I liked this book. It was a lot of fun to read it. It is about a girl who will marry the Emperor of Austria and become the Empress. I liked how the book described the complex personality of Elisabeth. She likes animals (especially horses), but she also likes looking beautiful. I found her love for the Emperor believable. It was different from other books in the Royal Diaries series because most of the books gloss over girls wanting to look pretty. However, I thought it could have elaborated on her relationship with her mother more. The length was short, but it shouldn't stop you from reading this interesting book.
Elizabeth.......2006-03-02
This is a very good book. It makes you think twice about wanting to be an Empress, Queen, Princess.....
The Princess Bride.......2005-10-22
I have read this book only once, and will probubly not be reading it again. When i look to read these books, i look for books that are detailed, historicly correct, that are fun to read. Ive never heard of Elisabeth, and i do not think alot of people actually have. Well, heres my review -
Elisabeth is a 16 - year - old, soon to be bride. She is to be married to the 'Emperor'. Elisabeth and the 'Emperor' have absolutly nothing in common, except that the are both 'royalty'. Elisabeth is happy, though miserable, due to the fact that her soon - to - be 'mother - in - law' is an absolutly dreadful, controling person.
Some interesting facts about this book:
- - It says that Elisabeth's mother was setting up a meeting with her SISTER to see if the 'Emperor' is a suited match for Elisabeth, or Vice-Versa. (But that would mean they are cousins! omg!)
- - Elisabeth worries greatly how she looks, and dislikes her teeth because of their yellowish color.
- - Elisabeth had four children with the Emperor, and did not even participate in the naming of her first born! (because of her ignorant mother - in - law)
Overall, this book was decent. Nothing much interesting here, though. Some people may like this, but i did not. I would recomend the Royal Diary of Elizabeth I, it is very interesting, fun, and very historicly correct.
It said in the book that Elisabeth was murdered. I think it said she was 60 when she was murdered.
good, but too short, and not enough detail.......2005-10-22
In this book we learn about Princess Elisabeth getting married to the emperor, and that's it. In the first few pages we find out that she is being forced to attend a ball in hopes that the emperor will fall in love with her sister, the plan backfires and the emperor asks her to marry him instead. The rest of the book is pretty much describing her getting prepared for her wedding.
``Katrina
Book Description
One of the most admired women in the world, Grace Kelly (1929–1982) is remembered for her beauty, poise, and style. Her “fairy-tale” wedding to Prince Rainier of Monaco in 1956 was one of the most celebrated of the century. To commemorate its 50th anniversary, this lovely book tells the story behind her wedding gown, cap, veil, shoes, and prayer book—all given by the new princess to the Philadelphia Museum of Art shortly after the ceremony.
Philadelphia-born Grace Kelly rocketed to Hollywood stardom, becoming a major box-office draw and winning an Academy Award. She also was an icon of classic American style, which became known as the “Grace Kelly Look.” After examining the development of the star’s on- and off-screen style, the book focuses on her magnificent wedding dress, designed by Helen Rose and made by MGM Studios under top secret security. Public interest in the star’s wedding dress was intense, and it remains one of the most popular objects in the Museum’s collection.
Stunning color images detail the wedding dress, accessories, and attendants’ dresses, which are also owned by the Museum. Numerous historical photographs illustrate the actress’s career, style, and famous wedding in Monaco.
Customer Reviews:
Very helpful.......2007-10-08
I bought this book for the sole purpose of learning more about Grace Kelly's wedding dress. At the time I bought the book, I was planning my own wedding and I wanted a wedding dress that looked similar to Grace's. However, I had not been able to find good pictures of the dress online or in other books I had of Grace. Therefore, I was delighted with this book, which has beautiful pictures of the dress. Furthermore, the book has also proven to be a great addition to my collection of Grace Kelly books as it provides particular attention and detail to one of the most important days in Grace's life. I highly recommend the book to anyone who is interested in Grace, and particularly in her wedding dress.
A book for the True "Princess Grace Wedding" afficionado!.......2007-07-01
I, for one, think that Grace Kelly was the epitome of the most beautiful, elegant brides of the modern edge...even to Princess Diana..that dress and the work that went into it is mindblowing. I've seen the dress in person and it TRULY is BREATHTAKINGLY stunning! The lace, alone, in this modern age (although no longer available) would be over $10K ALONE! I plan to copy some of Grace's elegance in my very own wedding...a Rose Point Lace garter, the beautiful Juliet Cap...all I can say is this: It's not a Grace Kelly Bio--this is strictly dedicated to the dress and it's making: fabrics and laces used and how they were all put together. Truly and informative book besides being a wonderful reference as well as a Keepsake. At LEAST 5 stars on this. Check it out..you won't be disappointed!
A Beautiful Depiction of Grace Kelly's Wedding Dress.......2006-10-08
This book gives a very detailed representation of Grace Kelly's Wedding Dress. It also gives lots of details of the events leading up to her wedding day. It is not a biography of her life. It focuses on her wedding day and the events leading up to it with the wedding day itself being the culmination.
Grace Kelly - Icon of Style.......2006-09-06
I was a bit disappointed when I received the book as I thought it would have more colored pictures of her wardrobe. Many were in black and white. The photos of her wedding dress were lovely though -- I guess that was the true focus of the book.
a good book about princess Grace wedding.......2006-07-05
i think this book does not give us a different view about Grace Kelly. It is only a book related to the wedding dress and some miscelaneous comentaries about her life. You can find some good photos about Grace, but nothing else. If you are a great Grace fan like me, perhaps you would like to buy next book about Grace : Grace Kelly, a life in pictures, by Pierre Henry Verlhac.
Customer Reviews:
:0).......2006-06-27
Loved it and its sometimes rare you read in a harlequin present about a woman who is 30 but don't let that turn you off this is a really good book it draws you in and i can't wait to read about the last sister good book for you collection
Loved it!.......2005-07-08
This was my first Jane Porter book and I have to say I'm hooked! This was truly a romance book with a strong alpha hero and a vulnerable heroine. The story itself was captivating and well written. Since the summary is already written by another reviwer, I will just say that this is a must read.
Sensitive, deep love story, very Greek!.......2004-10-04
The second in the Princess Brides Series. A very steamy love story of Princess Chantel and her Greek bodyguard, Demetrius hired to protect her from a death threat.
Chantel was under the thumb of her in-laws who are holding her child hostage and is receiving threating letters from a would be killer.
A very romantic love story, very steamy loves scenes and written as only Jane Porter can tell a story.
I highly recommend this as well as the first in the series, The Sultan's Bought Bride.
BOOK SUMMARY FROM EHARLEQUIN:
The royal plane is about to crash! Princess Chantal Thibaudet is rescued from the wreckage by Demetrius Mantheakis,a renowned international security expert,with wealth and a reputation to match.He insists that Chantal go with him to his private Greek island,where he can protect her.
But even princesses can become pregnant when they allow themselves to be swept away by a commoner - especially one as arrogant and sexy as Demetrius.... And a right royal scandal is about to break loose!
Book Description
Though of eminent birth and status in their own right, the women of Crowned in a Far Country all left the countries of their birth to marry heirs to great thrones. They all shared an inbred sense of duty and a genuine desire to see it performed. None fought against what she saw as her destiny but only sought to fulfill it. Some were passionate, others less so. Some were good wives; some were caring mothers. They were all catalysts, the pivots of their worlds for a time.
More than just a window into the politics and power brokering of royal marriage, Crowned in a Far Country charts the transformations of privileged princesses into women of power and historical importance.
Customer Reviews:
Blah, I've read it all before.........2004-05-14
There was absolutely nothing new to this book. I mean it just felt like everything was taken from other romance novels out there. I admit, there were some interesting points, but it really just didn't do anything for me. The whole deception in this book is how Alexandra didn't tell Philip she was a Connelly! But on about page 30, he asks if she is, and she says yes! Second worst book in the series! Avoid if possible!
Very good romance read.......2002-12-24
I find this book very exciting. Especially when it involves royalty. The idea of falling in love with a prince or princess can REALLY be a dream come true. In this story, I think the writer did a great pairing a runaway bride with a crown prince. A good book for any romance novel reader who believes in finding a prince charming and living happily ever after.
Average customer rating:
- Childish drivel
- Of Course He Cheated!
- Never was able to make myself finish it!
- Middle-European Kingdom
- Royal Bride
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Royal Bride
Joan Wolf
Manufacturer: Forever
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
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Setting: Europe, 1815
Sensuality: 5
Lovely Charity Beaufort is content to let her beautiful older sister take the brunt of their countess mother's societal ambitions while Charity indulges her love of books, horses, and the company of her father, the earl of Beaufort. At seventeen, she's considered too young to be wed, a fact which pleases her immensely. Charity has no inkling that her life is about to be dramatically changed when Bonaparte is defeated and a childhood idol, Prince Augustus of the tiny European nation of Jura, is betrothed to her older sister. While believing they are about to share a family connection as brother and sister-in-law, the prince and Charity discover they have a mutual passion for horses, books, and politics, and become close friends.
Unbeknownst to him, the prince has powerful political enemies who are plotting to upset his plans for his kingdom. When their nefarious schemes create a scandal that reaches into his private life and threatens to damage his country, Charity agrees to aid him in a plan that changes the direction of both their lives. That direction doesn't please the prince's enemies, however, and before they can be discovered and arrested, both the prince and Charity will find themselves running for their very lives.
Royal Bride is the tale of a heroine who grows from a girl into a young woman while coping with the demands of a world of court intrigue and learning about love. Interesting secondary characters enrich the story while the view of the world from a small nation struggling to survive in post-Bonaparte Europe is intriguing. Fans and new readers alike will thoroughly enjoy this latest novel from author Joan Wolf.--Lois Faye Dyer
Book Description
Setting: Europe, 1815 Sensuality: 5Lovely Charity Beaufort is content to let her beautiful older sister take thebrunt of their countess mother's societal ambitions while Charity indulges herlove of books, horses, and the company of her father, the earl of Beaufort. Atseventeen, she's considered too young to be wed, a fact which pleases herimmensely. Charity has no inkling that her life is about to be dramaticallychanged when Bonaparte is defeated and a childhood idol, Prince Augustus of thetiny European nation of Jura, is betrothed to her older sister. While believingthey are about to share a family connection as brother and sister-in-law, theprince and Charity discover they have a mutual passion for horses, books, andpolitics, and become close friends.Unbeknownst to him, the prince has powerful political enemies who are plottingto upset his plans for his kingdom. When their nefarious schemes create ascandal that reaches into his private life and threatens to damage his country,Charity agrees to aid him in a plan that changes the direction of both theirlives. That direction doesn't please the prince's enemies, however, and beforethey can be discovered and arrested, both the prince and Charity will findthemselves running for their very lives.Royal Bride is the tale of a heroine who grows from a girl into a youngwoman while coping with the demands of a world of court intrigue and learningabout love. Interesting secondary characters enrich the story while the view ofthe world from a small nation struggling to survive in post-Bonaparte Europe isintriguing. Fans and new readers alike will thoroughly enjoy this latest novelfrom author Joan Wolf.--Lois Faye Dyer
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The wit, the charm, and the emotional storytelling power that are Joan Wolf's trademarks have turned her Regency-era romantic novels into one bestseller after another. Now she tells an enchanting tale of a young woman who, by a scandalous twist of fate, is sent to the altar as a royal bride. To a continent in turmoil, Prince Augustus of Jura is the battle-hardened war hero who saved his tiny nation from the clutches of Napoleon. His next challenge is to find an English wife with the political connections he needs to keep his country safe. When the object of his pursuit runs off with his cousin, Augustus turns to the woman's younger sister, Charity Beaufort. Yet the strong-willed Charity is resistant to being a state pawn, even as duty demands her betrothal to the mysterious prince. Swept into a dazzling world of palaces and court intrigue, Charity suddenly finds herself awakening to new passions in her husband's arms. But for Charity this royal marriage of convenience will not be enough--unless she can win her dazzling husband's heart and soul.
Customer Reviews:
Childish drivel.......2006-06-19
I can't believe the person who wrote this book is the same author that wrote The Road to Avalon and Born of the Sun. The basic story concept had possibilities, but the storyline is poorly written and executed and falls flat to this reader. It's almost like a 12 year old wrote this and not an experienced author.
Of Course He Cheated!.......2005-04-13
I recently started reading Joan Wolf regencies and I hated this one!!! The story has already been described but let me add that I have to agree that writing a romance about a 17 year old girl and a late 20 something prince did not work in this case. Not only was she 17, shy, tiny, quite, uninteresting, what would a man of the world like her husband want with her??? Of course he cheated!!!! Joan Wolf goes through such pains to physically describe Charity as slight and girl like. Why would a straping man want to be with her anyway??? Some reviewers point out that yes, they did marry at 17 back then but as a reminder to those readers, men also had mistresses in droves so that too would be common. Wives were supposed to ignore that facet of their husband's lives. The cheating would have been more interesting if Charity had been a sexual being in the first place. Oh, well, on to a different story.
Never was able to make myself finish it!.......2005-01-22
I would give this book no stars if I could. I read one of Joan Wolf's novels before (Silverbridge) which I enjoyed. I then tried to read this novel. I didn't really have too much of a problem with the young heroine thing. Sometimes, I get sick of reading about the heroine with the tiny waist and the huge chest. That aspect of this book was quite a nice change from the norm.
I did have a big problem with the way the author dealt with his infidelity. The book made the point that if a man isn't getting what he needs at home, it's okay for him to seek it out elsewhere. Not only that, but the heroine knows about his infidelity, and never says a angry word, which he deserved. C'mon, where's the realism in that? Maybe their marriage wasn't a love match, but she should expect basic respect from him. If he was really that horny, he should have approached his WIFE, not a widow. Just because he had a relationship with the widow before he was married to Charity does not make it okay.
Nonetheless, I tried to get past this and finish the book. The characters remained flat the entire time. I felt like yelling at him to grow up, and have some real emotion, and I felt like yelling at her to not be so weak. Honestly, who wants a father-daughter relationship with their husband, regardless of how much older he is? That's just creepy.
The rest of the plot felt contrived, and the mystery never engrossed me. After slogging through the first 200 pages or so, I gave up. I had better ways to spend my time then forcing myself to finish a book I didn't like.
Middle-European Kingdom.......2003-03-25
Mediocre Joan Wolf romance, not as good as the Guardian or the Deception, but will satisfy whose looking for romance in written form.
"Middle-European" Prince needs British aristocratic "HEROINE" virgin to marry quickly so to qualify for country's expectations. Ho hum!
Royal Bride.......2003-02-28
It was not Joan Wolf's best book I've read, but it was exciting. From the beginning I thought that Charity was the herion. It started off good. What honest "innocent" wife will actually take back their huband after he cheated on her?? But she loved him all the same. The book portrayed her as "innocent" and girlish. It was like His Highness just took advantage of her good nature. He also needs to grow up! You can't always expect your mother to fix all you mistakes. Prince or not. But I can tell you this I though that her other book
"The arrangment" was great....
Customer Reviews:
Pleasing vignettes.......2007-09-28
I think that some of the reviewers have been a bit harsh on HRH and that she's presented a likeable, gossipy view of the temperaments and times of the ladies about whom she's written. I don't believe that she ever intended to give an in depth, political overview of the royal consorts...far from it! Even though one reviewer called it a "lightweight" book, I believe that it was the personal side of these women that the author wished to show, not their effect on the country's politics. Personally, I loved hearing about the fashions, customs and foibles of these princesses from past times and also loved to hear about their relationships with their husbands, children and families. So, it's all irrelevant to the workings of the various countries but, so what..it's an entertaining collage of personal facts about well known women and I for one, thoroughly enjoyed it!
Lightweight..........2005-10-15
For someone who spends a lot of time reading about the history of royalty in Europe, Crowned in a Far Off Country: Portraits of Eight Royal Brides by Princess Michael of Kent is about as lightweight as they come.
The author chronicles eight women born into the royal families of Europe who married to become queens and empresses. Included are Marie Antoinette, Catherine the Great, Empress Marie (Russia), Queen Alexandra (England), Queen Maria Carolina (Naples), Empress Victoria (Prussia), Empress Eugenie (France) and Empress Leopoldina (Brazil). Princess Michael provides a chapter on each woman, and none of the chapters is longer than 29 pages. The Danish sisters, Alexandra (England) and Marie (Russia) share one chapter. Confining Catherine the Great or Marie Antoinette to less than 30 pages is almost laughable.
In describing these women, Princess Michael spends more time discussing their palaces, their make-up, their clothes, their rooms, their hairstyles and their table services rather than the really important things about their lives. Many were victims of complicated political intrigues, but we are given only abbreviated versions. In fact, the author states in her introduction that she "tried to ignore politics and concentrate on the lighter side of their lives." She claims to have "felt cheated when reading biographies of such famous women without learning about what they wore, or how their hair was arranged, or what they ate," etc. As far as I'm concerned, facts like these are mere fluff, and not what I'm looking for in a biography. Also, Princess Michael is not very good at documenting where she got her information.
In terms of the major, more well-known characters, there is nothing new to be learned here. In fact, I'm not sure how well the author knows her subject matter (despite her claims to have come to love them all). For instance, she claims that Queen Alexandra was not a fashion leader and that her personal style was simplicity. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Queen Alex has been compared to the late Diana, Princess of Wales. Both women were extremely stylish and set many fashion trends in England. Also, anyone who has seen a photo of Queen Alex dripping with jewels would not accuse her of simple tastes.
So, if you have very little knowledge of European royalty, Crowned in a Far Country might be a good place to start. But for me, it was pretty much a waste.
Not scholarly but a good starting place.......2005-09-17
The first duty of a princess has always been to marry for the good of the dynasty and/or the country; that's the role she was born to fill and most female royals accepted the marriages arranged for them with at least a sense of duty and sometimes with an eager eye to adventure. But some of these women were strong-willed and talented in their own right and came to exert considerable influence over their adopted nations. The author, an Austrian-Bohemian whose family lost everything in the two world wars, lived in Australia and Africa, studied art in Italy, and established her own design company in London. In 1978, she married Prince Michael of Kent, Queen Elizabeth's first cousin, and set up housekeeping in Kensington Palace (and still ran her company). In this volume, she outlines the lives of eight women married off as political chess pieces, and especially their experiences in their new homelands. These include major figures like Marie Antoinette of Austria, who married Louis XVI of France and went to the guillotine, and Catherine of Anhalt, who became empress of Russia; lesser lights like Leopoldina of Austria, who became empress of Brazil, and Maria Carolina, also of Austria, who married the king of Naples; much-loved figureheads like the Danish princess who became Queen Alexandra of Great Britain; and the tragic figures of Empress Victoria of Prussia, daughter of Queen Victoria of Great Britain, whose husband, Frederick III, died only three months after acceding to the throne of Germany, and Empress Marie of Russia, who lived to see her son, Nicholas II, executed with his family. Because of her inside track with both Austrian and British titled families, the author generally does a good job of conveying the attitudes of her subjects. But because this is in no way a scholarly book, her many quotes lack citations and the short bibliography is heavy on popular works. Still, it's a good place to start.
Wonderful.......2003-06-10
This book is very good.In the sources part of the book it doesnt say where she got alot of her recources.She knows these things because shes related to almost all of them.If not by blood then by marriage.All but two of the royal houses of europe still running or not were intwined by marriage.So that is how she got most of her resources.
Wonderful.......2003-06-10
This book is very good.In the sources part of the book it doesnt say where she got alot of her recources.She knows these things because shes related to almost all of them.If not by blood then by marriage.All but two of the royal houses of europe still running or not were intwined by marriage.So that is how she got most of her resources.
Customer Reviews:
Charming fairy tale.......2003-03-08
Prince Alexi of Belgovia (a mythical former Soviet republic) doesn't have much patience for boring makework. While touring Texas, he yields to impulse and joins a beautiful waitress on a trip across Texas leaving responsibility and his entourage behind (see THE PRINCE'S COWBOY DOUBLE for the story of what happened to his assistant).
Ex-waitress and accountant-to-be Kerry Lynn can't ignore the attraction she feels toward the handsome prince, nor can she deny feelings that grow beyond purely physical as she spends time with him and learns how caring he is. But she knows, and Alexi knows, that their romance is a temporary thing. Too soon, he will have to return to his responsibilities and marry an appropriate European of noble birth. Newly re-established kingdoms just can't bring in Texas brides.
When Alexi learns that Kerry became pregnant as a result of their brief romance, his world-view changes. He wants to marry Kerry, to bring their child into the world together. But can Kerry trust his change of heart? Or will he break her heart again, abandoning her for some new adventure, just as he abandoned his staff for an adventure with her?
Author Victoria Chancellor delivers a charming fairy tale. Everything has been easy for Alexi, and Kerry has learned to rely on herself, never depending on a man for anything. Only by learning to trust, and to stick with things when they get hard can the two create a life together. But can the two overcome their pasts?
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