Royal gambit : a novel / Daniel O'Malley.
"Alexandra Dennis-Palmer-Hudson-Gilmore-Garnsey...has never had any control of her life. Her ability to shatter bones with a touch made her the automatic property of the Checquy, the secret British government agency that deals with the supernatural...Since childhood, she has been coached to befriend Princess Louise...Everything changes when Louise's brother, the Prince of Wales, dies abruptly and all signs point to an assassination by preternatural means. To protect Louise...Alix is assigned to be her lady-in-waiting...Alix must juggle her responsibilities and her loyalties as she attempts to unravel the murder, keep Louise safe, and learn how to smile graciously while eerie threats loom around every corner"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780316568104
- ISBN: 0316568104
- Physical Description: 480 pages ; 28 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2025.
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| Subject: | Kings and rulers > Fiction. Princesses > Fiction. Secret service > Fiction. Supernatural > Fiction. Assassination > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Fantasy fiction. Novels. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Main Library | FIC OMA (Text) | 30229101395225 | Adult New Fiction | Checked out | 08/25/2025 |
Summary:
"Alexandra Dennis-Palmer-Hudson-Gilmore-Garnsey...has never had any control of her life. Her ability to shatter bones with a touch made her the automatic property of the Checquy, the secret British government agency that deals with the supernatural...Since childhood, she has been coached to befriend Princess Louise...Everything changes when Louise's brother, the Prince of Wales, dies abruptly and all signs point to an assassination by preternatural means. To protect Louise...Alix is assigned to be her lady-in-waiting...Alix must juggle her responsibilities and her loyalties as she attempts to unravel the murder, keep Louise safe, and learn how to smile graciously while eerie threats loom around every corner"--
