Overview
In this riveting historical thriller thatās loosely inspired by true-life events, The Count of Monte Cristo meets Bridgerton as revenge, romance, and twisted secrets take center stage in Victorian Englandās royal court when Sally, a kidnapped African princess and goddaughter to Queen Victoria, plots her way to take down the monarchy that stole her from her homeland.
A young lady can take only so many injuries before humiliation and insult forge a vow of revenge . . .
The year is 1862 and murderous desires are simmering in England. Nineteen-year-old Sarah Bonetta Forbes (Sally), once a princess of the Egbado Clan, desires one thing above all else: revenge against the British Crown and its system of colonial āhumanitarianism,ā which stole her dignity and transformed her into royal property. From military men to political leaders, sheās vowed to ruin all whoāve had a hand in her afflictions. The top of her list? Her godmother, Britainās mighty monarch, Queen Victoria herself.
Taking down the Crown means entering into a twisted game of court politics and manipulating the Queenās inner circleāeven if that means aligning with a dangerous yet alluring crime lord in Londonās underworld and exploiting the affections of Queen Victoriaās own son, Prince Albert, as a means to an end. ButĀ when Queen Victoria begins to suspect Sallyās true intentions, she plays the only card in Victorian society that could possibly cage Sally once again: marriage. Because if thereās one thing Sally desires more than revenge, itās her freedom. With time running out and her wedding day looming, Sallyās vengeful game of cat and mouse turns deadly as sheās faced with the striking revelation that the price for vengeanceĀ isnāt just paid in blood. It means sacrificing your heart.
Loosely inspired by the true story of Sarah Forbes Bonetta, Queen Victoriaās African goddaughter, The Queenās Spade is a lush and riveting historical thriller perfect for fans of A Dowry of Blood and Grave Mercy.
This book title, The Queen's Spade, ISBN: 9780063344389, by Sarah Raughley, published by HarperCollins (January 7, 2025) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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