Books with title The Beggar Queen

Darkness was a scary thing, and it seemed the world was overcome by it...A world without seasons. A planet without light. A kingdom without a Queen.Princess Aria Royale spent her entire life preparing to become Queen of Mayath, and she had always imagined she would be ready when the time came to take her place on the throne. But when the violent Rebels that thrive in the forest of Melana wage an attack on Mayath, killing the Queen and King, Aria must take into her own hands the kingdom her ancestors fought to protect. For as long as she can remember, Princess Miya Royale has trusted her sister with her life. Since she was a small girl she has told her sister everything. Miya never imagined her sister could be keeping secrets, but perhaps Aria, and the darkness that has overcome the planet Terrae are not exactly what they seem. In a world where danger lurks at every turn and shadows hide in every corner, Miya must keep her eyes open at all times. The question is... In a world of darkness, can two sisters bring back the light?

Two sons of a king went out to seek their fortunes, but fell into disorderly ways. The third and youngest son, Simpleton, went out to find them, but they mocked him. They traveled on, and Simpleton prevented his brothers from destroying an ant hill, killing some ducks, and suffocating a bee hive with smoke. Then they came to a castle with stone horses in the stable, and no sign of anyone. They hunted through the castle and found a room with a little gray man, who showed them to dinner. In the morning, he showed the oldest son a stone table, on which were written three tasks. Whoever performed them would free the castle.

Darkness was a scary thing, and it seemed the world was overcome by it... A world without seasons. A planet without light. A kingdom without a Queen. Princess Aria Royale spent her entire life preparing to become Queen of Mayath, and she had always imagined she would be ready when the time came to take her place on the throne. But when the violent Rebels that thrive in the forest of Melana wage an attack on Mayath, killing the Queen and King, Aria must take into her own hands the kingdom her ancestors fought to protect. For as long as she can remember, Princess Miya Royale has trusted her sister with her life. Since she was a small girl she has told her sister everything. Miya never imagined her sister could be keeping secrets, but perhaps Aria, and the darkness that has overcome the planet Terrae are not exactly what they seem. In a world where danger lurks at every turn and shadows hide in every corner, Miya must keep her eyes open at all times. The question is... In a world of darkness, can two sisters bring back the light?

In this irresistible follow-up to her New York Times bestselling debut, Garden Spells, author Sarah Addison Allen tells the tale of a young woman whose family secrets—and secret passions—are about to change her life forever.Twenty-seven-year-old Josey Cirrini is sure of three things: winter in her North Carolina hometown is her favorite season, she’s a sorry excuse for a Southern belle, and sweets are best eaten in the privacy of her hidden closet. For while Josey has settled into an uneventful life in her mother’s house, her one consolation is the stockpile of sugary treats and paperback romances she escapes to each night…. Until she finds it harboring none other than local waitress Della Lee Baker, a tough-talking, tenderhearted woman who is one part nemesis—and two parts fairy godmother…Fleeing a life of bad luck and big mistakes, Della Lee has decided Josey’s clandestine closet is the safest place to crash. In return she’s going to change Josey’s life—because, clearly, it is not the closet of a happy woman. With Della Lee’s tough love, Josey is soon forgoing pecan rolls and caramels, tapping into her startlingly keen feminine instincts, and finding her narrow existence quickly expanding.Before long, Josey bonds with Chloe Finley, a young woman who makes the best sandwiches in town, is hounded by books that inexplicably appear whenever she needs them, and—most amazing of all—has a close connection to Josey’s longtime crush. As little by little Josey dares to step outside herself, she discovers a world where the color red has astonishing power, passion can make eggs fry in their cartons, and romance can blossom at any time—even for her. It seems that Della Lee’s work is done, and it’s time for her to move on. But the truth about where she’s going, why she showed up in the first place—and what Chloe has to do with it all—is about to add one more unexpected chapter to Josey’s fast-changing life.Brimming with warmth, wit, and a sprinkling of magic, here is a spellbinding tale of friendship, love—and the enchanting possibilities of every new day.From the Hardcover edition.