1957 - Young Queen Elizabeth II is finding her way in a challenging world as the United Kingdom must adjust to having neither an empire nor a set place in post-war Europe. As she travels the world to try and build bridges, the Queen is advised by the 'men in moustaches', as Philip calls them - her father's old courtiers, who may or may not have her best interests at heart. One of them is trying to sabotage her: that much she is sure of.And then two bodies turn up, horribly murdered, in Chelsea, and the Queen finds herself unwillingly used as the alibi for somebody very close to her. Elizabeth knows she can't face these challenges alone. She needs support from someone clever, discreet and loyal, someone she can trust.Then she meets ex-Bletchley Park code breaker, Joan McGraw, and their investigation into the murders begins in earnest . . .
This instant #1 internationally bestselling "explosive tell-all" (Daily Express, London) reveals the inside story about Meghan Markle's journey from minor actress and attempted activist to the woman powerful enough to drive a wedge within the British Royal Family. After a childhood spent on Hollywood film sets, Meghan Markle fought hard for stardom. But even when she landed her breakthrough role on Suits, her dream of worldwide celebrity remained elusive until she met the man who would change her life--Prince Harry. Their whirlwind romance culminated with Meghan's ultimate fairy tale ending: their 2018 wedding at Windsor Castle. Finally, the world was her stage. It seemed that the dizzying success of the wedding between the new Duke and Duchess of Sussex marked the beginning of a fresh era for the British Royal Family. Yet, within one tumultuous year, the dream became a nightmare. In the aftermath of the infamous Megxit split and their Oprah Winfrey interview, the increasingly toxic re
A pocket-sized collector's edition of the unique Queen Mary's Dolls' House edition of The Gruffalo – perfect for fans of all ages.This special collector’s edition of the much-loved modern classic, The Gruffalo, is adapted from the miniature Queen Mary's Dolls' House edition at Windsor Castle. Beautifully packaged in a pocket-sized gift edition, with gold foil cover decoration.Take a stroll through the deep dark wood as you’ve never seen it before . . .Commissioned by the Royal Collection as part of a Modern-Day Miniature Library project to celebrate one hundred years of the Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House. This unique edition of beloved children's classic has been reproduced from scans of the original dolls' house book to create a pocket-sized special edition.Handwritten by author Julia Donaldson and illustrated with sixty never-before-seen illustrations from Axel Scheffler, The Gruffalo: Queen Mary's Dolls' House Edition has been reworked to create a special miniature gift book – perfect fo
Tucked alongside the meandering Cache la Poudre River, the community of Windsor sprouted as the ideal location connecting irrigation and railroads between two county seats. With easy access to water a
Nestled in the shadow of beautiful Mount Ascutney and bordering the banks of the Connecticut River, Windsor was known as a manufacturing town from the 1800s through the mid-1900s. In the 1800s, ground
