Books with title Bloody Mary

The story of Mary Tudor's childhood is a classic fairy tale: A princess who is toinherit the throne of England is separated from her mother; abused by an evilstepmother who has enchanted her father; stripped of her title; and forced tocare for her baby stepsister, who inherits Mary's rights to the throne. Believe itor not, it's all true. Told in the voice of the young Mary, this novel explores the history and intrigueof the dramatic rule of Henry VIII, his outrageous affair with and marriage to thebewitching Anne Boleyn, and the consequences of that relationship for hisfirstborn daughter. Carolyn Meyer has written a compassionate historical novel about love and loss, jealousy and fear--and a girl's struggle with forces farbeyond her control.

We've all heard the legend of Bloody Mary. From generation to generation the legend has been passed on, usually by children and teens daring someone to be brave enough to summon her. Go into a darkened bathroom, lock the door if you’re brave enough, stand in front of the mirror and say "Bloody Mary" three times. The legend says she will appear but the consequences range from becoming horrifically scared to being driven insane or even death. The legend has transcended time as well as language barriers. It seems every country has some form of this legend but the question remains are you brave enough? Have you ever wondered where the legend of Bloody Mary originated? Well step into this Victorian tale of lost love, betrayal and tragedy with just enough magic to create the legend.

There is a right way and a wrong way to summon her?Jess had done the research. Success requires precision: a dark room, a mirror, a candle, salt, and four teenage girls. Each of them-Jess, Shauna, Kitty, and Anna-must link hands, follow the rules . . . and never let go. A thrilling fear spins around the room the first time Jess calls her name: "Bloody Mary. Bloody Mary. BLOODY MARY." A ripple of terror follows when a shadowy silhouette emerges through the fog, a specter trapped behind the mirror. Once is not enough, though-at least not for Jess. Mary is called again. And again. But when their summoning circle is broken, Bloody Mary slips through the glass with a taste for revenge on her lips. As the girls struggle to escape Mary's wrath, loyalties are questioned, friendships are torn apart, and lives are forever altered. A haunting trail of clues leads Shauna on a desperate search to uncover the legacy of Mary Worth. What she finds will change everything, but will it be enough to stop Mary-and Jess-before it's too late?

The first reigning Queen of England, Mary Tudor believed fervently that Catholicism should be the religion of the land, leading her to burn at the stake hundreds of Protestants. Was she just a ruler of her times, or did she deserve the name, Bloody Mary?Gorgeous illustrations and an intelligent, evocative story bring to life a real dastardly dame who, fueled by her faith, created a religious firestorm.

A blood-pounding tale of an unorthodox alliance between a vampire and an exorcist! “Bloody” Mary, a vampire with a death wish, has spent the past 400 years chasing down a modern-day exorcist named Maria who is thought to have inherited “The Blood of Maria” and is the only one who can kill Mary. To Mary’s dismay, Maria doesn’t know how to kill vampires. Desperate to die, Mary agrees to become Maria’s bodyguard until Maria can find a way to kill him. Maria and Mary go to England to meet the mentor who taught Shinobu how to fight vampires, hoping that he might hold the answers Maria seeks. But he’s already gone by the time they arrive, and they are met, instead, by a blond beauty in a lab coat. Meanwhile, the familiar scenery stirs up long-repressed memories Mary had once forgotten.

We've all heard the legend of Bloody Mary. From generation to generation the legend has been passed on, usually by children and teens daring someone to be brave enough to summon her. Go into a darkened bathroom, lock the door if you’re brave enough, stand in front of the mirror and say "Bloody Mary" three times. The legend says she will appear but the consequences range from becoming horrifically scared to being driven insane or even death. The legend has transcended time as well as language barriers. It seems every country has some form of this legend but the question remains are you brave enough? Have you ever wondered where the legend of Bloody Mary originated? Well step into this Victorian tale of lost love, betrayal and tragedy with just enough magic to create the legend.

Halloween had finally arrived. It was Mary's 16th birthday. Her parent's had finally decided she was old enough to have a sleep-over at their house. But she was only allowed to have two of her best friends spend the night after the party. Mary called Kathy and Kim to invite them to the sleep-over. Kathy and Kim both agreed and said that they would have a great time together, being that they were all the best of friends. Mary hung up the phone and said, "This is the best day of my life. I'm going to turn 16 today and I finally get to date boys." Mary's little sleep-over and the conjuring up an old urban legend called "Bloody Mary" would prove fatal for them all.