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Praise for REALM
"Weis has skillfully written an engaging historical tale with elements of steamy romance about Roxana's impact on Alexander's legacy." —Historical Novel Society
"An intriguing love story set in extraordinary times. Weis creates a compelling work of fiction inspired by the unique relationship between Alexander the Great and his Persian wife." —Book Trib
When her homeland is conquered by the mighty Alexander the Great, Roxana—the daughter of a mere chieftain—is torn from her simple life and thrown into a world of war and intrigue.
Terrified, the sixteen-year-old girl of renowned beauty is brought before the greatest ruler the world has ever known. Her life is in his hands; her future his to decide.
Without formal education or noble blood, Roxana is chosen by the Greek conqueror to be his bride. Soon she comes to know profound happiness and unyielding desire in her warrior’s arms.
However, being the king’s consort comes at a heavy price. To survive her husband’s treacherous kingdom, she must endure continuous warfare, deadly plots, jealous rivals, victory-hungry generals, and the stigma of being a barbarian. Persian blood will keep her from claiming the grandest title of all—queen—but her reign will seal the fate of an empire.
History tells his story. This is hers.
"Favorite Holiday Memory?" Getting Father Christmas books by Raymond Briggs!
ReplyDeleteHelping bake and decorate with my Grandma.
ReplyDeleteThe lived tree at my grandparents with all our homemade decorations on it.
ReplyDeletePutting up the Christmas tree every year.
ReplyDeleteeating together with my family
ReplyDeleteMy favorite memory is the year I wrote to Santa for a Hollie Hobbie doll and received one.
ReplyDeleteToo many memories to list, sorry...:)
ReplyDeleteOnce...many decades ago, I was a little girl. We were poor, but always had a nice Christmas. Well, that is, until the year my baby sis (3 at the time) decided ALL the presents were hers, and proceeded to unwrap EVERY PRESENT UNDER THE TREE on Christmas Eve! Needless to say, the wrapping paper that year got rather "creative"....
ReplyDeleteMy favorite memory of Christmas was the doll house my parents made for me it was amazing
ReplyDeletebaking cookies with grandma!
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Baking cookies with the kids
ReplyDeletei have the christmas and then i love the decortion
ReplyDeleteMy sister-in-law is a cloistered Nun and the last few years, she has been allowed to come home for a couple of days and be with us.
ReplyDeleteJust being with family every year!
ReplyDeleteEvery Christmas is magic in our family. Just so blessed.
ReplyDeleteGetting a Barbie Jeep when I was like 6 haha
ReplyDeleteGetting a rescue puppy 3 years ago....He is still happy and awesome!
ReplyDeleteVisiting extended family in Canada.
ReplyDeleteWe love to play a new board game every year which is a great holiday memory
ReplyDeleteOur first Christmas together was special. We’d been married 3 days.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite holiday memory is my mom taking a picture of me and my siblings on the stairs first thing Christmas morning.
ReplyDeleteMany years back when my daughter was "somewhat a believer" in Santa, we proceeded with our family traditions in full force. On Christmas Eve, per tradition, we put out Santa's cookies. We had some Christmas music going and just had the whole shebang. It was awesome.
ReplyDeleteWatching my kids opening their presents is my favorite memory.
ReplyDeleteSpending time with my cousins.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite holiday memory is of Christmas when my niece was a toddler. It was a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite memory is of Christmas at my in-laws with my husband and daughter when she was younger. Those times were so much fun.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite holiday memories are of my kids when they were young and how excited the were when santa came
ReplyDeleteWatching Sully with my family.
ReplyDeleteOur daughter's first Christmas is my favorite memory.
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