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Almost a Queen

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biographical catholic fiction france french history huguenots medici renaissance romance royal valois

Cousins to the King of Navarre, Marie of Cleves and her sisters make their mark on the royal court of Renaissance France.  A month into an unhappy marriage to her Protestant cousin, the Prince of Conde, the two are faced with a choice:  convert to Catholicism or die.

Marie's decision will alter the course of both their lives, drawing her further into a decadent and treacherous royal court.  Scandal and the hope for true love come her way, but will Marie make the right choice?  Is she truly destined for happiness?  Or will she become yet another scandal of the Valois court?

This 40,000 word novella is the first in a trilogy about the Cleves sisters, known during their lifetimes as "The Three Graces."  Updated every Wednesday.  

Comments and feedback are most welcome.  Thank you for taking the time to read my story.  Henriette's story will follow.

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How It Started~ by VSKhenituse

Leticia Candmione Henituse never expected in her life that she would go back in time when her parents didn't knew each other, she didn't get along with her mother at all, no scratch that, she hates her mother, because her mother did something unforgivable She now plans to make her dad fall in love with a woman he deserves, no need to worry, the god of death said as long as one of her parents have children in the future, she and her siblings would exist as he will make sure of that Not knowing that it all started with a misunderstanding Trash of the counts family x The villainess has fun again crossover A Cale x Leilin/Reilin fanfic More Included manhwa My husband hides his beauty Your throne Say Ahh the golden spoon is entering I become the male leads adopted daughter

The Duke Who's Devilish (Higher Court I) by nikkilarousse

The people who live on Niapachad Island are a throwback to the past, therefore certain mysteries and rumors will transport you back in time. The community is unusual, they dress strangely, and they talk strangely. They were still accustomed to the outdated social structure, which consisted of gentry. When you're here, there's so much to learn and experience-the breathtaking views from all across the island, the mesmerizing balls, and the captivating operas. But exercise caution-you never know what might be hiding in the shadows, and it might turn out to be more than just the lovely dream you had been hoping for. ***** When her family announces that Lady Rebecca 'Becca' Davis will marry a gent from the Higher Court, Lady Rebecca 'Becca' Davis believes she is for sale. On the night of the ball, she planned to rebel, but when she saw someone there, something attracted her attention. Becca was getting sucked into his deceptive web by his appeal. Would Becca flee from her new kidnapper, or would she give herself up? Niklaus Dragomir, the Duke of Belikov, was a man who had everything, therefore he never wanted anything in his life. up until he got to know Lady Rebecca Davis. There was something sinister bubbling inside him due to her rebellious character and snarky mouth. While she pleaded for his forgiveness, there was something that desired to take over her body. What transpired after Becca learned of his secret? Her only inclination was to live against such stories, so would she stay or flee?

Sinner by NightTime_Storiexs

The Princetons and the Lockes. It's an enmity of decades. And so the tradition continues when it comes to Venus and Caden. A prince and a leader's daughter. Two hearts. Two minds. Two bodies. Attraction. Hate. Love. But above all, lust. Unfortunately, feeling anything but hate for the other, is a sin. And Venus and Caden are now sinners. They're taught to hate each other. To take every opportunity to torment the other and to steal the other's moment. But what happens when the two hearts being told to do so start to disobey? After years of so-called hatred, the attraction is now seeping through and their acts are unraveling rapidly. Can Venus and Caden keep everything between them hidden and under wraps? Or will a forbidden romance cause havoc? . . . . . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

BTT x Reader | BloodXLust by CrystalRouge

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Escape from the Sun King by joanmroberts

Escape from the Sun King tells the fictional story of the Guillet family, Robert, wife Ruth, son Roberto, daughter Sarah, and son Lucas who are Huguenot ( Protestant followers of John Calvin) living in Paris during the revocation of the Edict of Nantes (1685) by Louis XIV the Sun King. This edict removes the right to worship their faith and gives the vicious dragonnades (soldier missionaries) the right to move in and persecute them in their own home. The family takes drastic action to survive and help others. Their daughter Sarah remains in Paris to look after the family's wealth and business interests by converting and marrying a Catholic. While her parents prepare to flee, she courts 3 prospective husbands and marries. Meanwhile one rejected suitor becomes obsessed with her and makes her life unbearable. The rest of the Guillet family bid their daughter farewell and begin their perilous journey to England. Family members face immense challenges including shipwreck, sexual assault, settling into a new country, starting a new business, indentured servitude, smuggling and fire. They meet their challenges despite all odds with close calls of capture by soldiers and tax collectors. For many of us, the Guillet are our ancestors. Although the characters are devout, this is not a book directed at a Christian audience. Instead, it is a story of courage and leadership faced by the people first described as refugees, especially the female members of the family. Light-hearted scenes include attending a ball at a grand house located on the Seine, a soiree at Versailles to meet the King and Madame Maintenon, a rescue at sea, smuggling on the Island of Jersey and interaction with a gang of ruffians in London.

Bound by Honor (Book 1 in the Legacy of Love Series) by Hoarder_of_books

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Royal Academy Diaries I by _royal_academy_

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Forbidden love by theblondeone029

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How It Started~

Leticia Candmione Henituse never expected in her life that she would go back in time when her parents didn't knew each other, she didn't get along with her mother at all, no scratch that, she hates her mother, because her mother did something unforgivable She now plans to make her dad fall in love with a woman he deserves, no need to worry, the god of death said as long as one of her parents have children in the future, she and her siblings would exist as he will make sure of that Not knowing that it all started with a misunderstanding Trash of the counts family x The villainess has fun again crossover A Cale x Leilin/Reilin fanfic More Included manhwa My husband hides his beauty Your throne Say Ahh the golden spoon is entering I become the male leads adopted daughter