Books with author J.J. Marshall

Her stepmother is a big problem… Until a corset attacks.When her new stepmother and stepsister make life unbearable, Alma decides to escape by marrying well. A diplomatic ball is the perfect place to charm a nobleman, but disaster strikes when a magical corset tries to kill her while she’s dancing with the prince.Alma’s search for answers only raises more questions. Someone wants her dead, but who? Her new stepfamily? The foreign diplomats who have allegedly come to make peace? When the prince asks for her help, Alma becomes tangled in a web of politics and magic that will take all her cunning to unweave, and she finds herself questioning if a noble marriage would actually give her the freedom she craves.Can Alma overcome curses and conspiracies to find her place in Castana? Or does her destiny lie somewhere beyond the world she knows, in a future she’s never imagined?Lady Alma is a novel about facing change and finding your own path. If you like magic, mystery, and strong female characters, you’ll love this new twist on the classic tale of Cinderella.Author’s NoteLady Alma is a prequel to Rook and Shadow, but it can be enjoyed as a stand-alone novel. While the books are loosely connected, each features a complete story with a different heroine.

Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall's "Our Island Story" is a history of England up to Queen Victoria's death, with some myths and legends mixed in. Marshall's work, which is aimed at a younger audience, was very popular when first published and is credited by historians as an inspiration. Beginning with the legends of Albion and Brutus "Our Island Story" chronicles numerous important English legends, kings, and queens, including King Arthur, Alfred the Great, Edward the Confessor, William the Conqueror, Richard the Lionheart, Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I, and Queen Victoria amongst many others. This classic historical work is a must read for any younger reader interested in English history or any parent who wants to educate their children on this fascinating and regal period in the history of Great Britain.

Once Upon a Time…Your favorite fairy tales didn’t exist. Or at least, not as you know them.What if Cinderella’s fairy godmother was a spider? Or Little Red Riding Hood fought more than one wolf? Or the princess was bruised, but not from a pea?Find the answers in six standalone short stories that transform classic fairy tales into fresh adventures. Romance, intrigue, and humor abound as A.G. Marshall turns your favorite stories inside out and upside down. From heart warming to heart wrenching, these quick reads will keep you turning the pages and wishing for more.Sometimes your happily ever after isn’t quite what you expect…

Think you know the story of the three little pigs? Not until you've read this version, retold and illustrated by Caldecott Honor winner James Marshall. Children will know and love the familiar characters—three pig brothers and one huffing-puffing wolf—and they will giggle over the funny, new dialogue and cartoon like illustrations, which put a fresh, modern twist on the classic tale.

With the unexpected death of the siren King, Princess Serena finds herself next in line for the Adrellan crystal throne. But with a new ruler, comes a new agenda. Betrothal to the Land King's son was not what Serena had envisioned for herself and now she must find a way to live without her vicious instincts. Serena faces love and death.Heartache and ruin. And when a scorned Marquess finds out that Serena had been betrothed to the prince, she stops at nothing to bring down the siren, even if it means taking her voice.

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Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall's "Our Island Story" is a history of England up to Queen Victoria's death, with some myths and legends mixed in. Marshall's work, which is aimed at a younger audience, was very popular when first published and is credited by historians as an inspiration. Beginning with the legends of Albion and Brutus "Our Island Story" chronicles numerous important English legends, kings, and queens, including King Arthur, Alfred the Great, Edward the Confessor, William the Conqueror, Richard the Lionheart, Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I, and Queen Victoria amongst many others. This classic historical work is a must read for any younger reader interested in English history or any parent who wants to educate their children on this fascinating and regal period in the history of Great Britain.