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UNDER THE SWORD IBD

HISTORIUM PRESS
07 / 2025
9781964700199
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Sinopsis

Join Queen VictoriaâÇÖs eldest daughter and her husband, future German Emperor Frederick III in this third installment of The Rival Courts family saga, as they climb the treacherous path to their dream of German unification in the Franco-Prussian war of 1870.In the calm after the storm, Vicky and Fritz have it all: a devoted marriage, a growing family, and the promise of a bright future. But FritzâÇÖs Uncle Karl lies in wait behind the scenes, hatching his newest plot. A shocking outcome of VickyâÇÖs Royal duties will bring fresh doubts to FritzâÇÖs heart, and his fatherhood.As personal tragedy strikes and shakes them to their core, Fritz is forced to lead the largest battle history has ever seen. One which could change the face of Europe forever.VickyâÇÖs best friend struggles to shield her daughters from the sinister force that seeks to control them. The youngest shares her grandfatherâÇÖs uncanny ability to know the truth behind othersâÇÖ motives. But can she see the truth in him? In such a dangerous world, what heroic role will this small child play?Can they escape the danger and betrayal that lurks in every corner as they travel to the icy expanse of Russia, the peaceful Mediterranean shores, and the vast Eastern deserts?Will Vicky and FritzâÇÖs love and marriage survive a mysterious illness, or will Uncle KarlâÇÖs conspiracies tear them apart for good?Fans of Clare McHughâÇÖsáA Most English Princess, Mary Hart PerryâÇÖsáThe Shadow Princess, and Daisy GoodwinâÇÖsáVictoriaáwill be swept away by this gripping tale of love, war, and intrigue. With rich historical detail and deeply human struggles,áUnder the Sword, the third installment ofáThe Rival Courtsásaga, brings to life the triumphs and tragedies in a fight against aánefariousátrade which flourished in the shadows of the Royal court. A must-read for lovers of Victorian-era royal fiction.

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