Albany (G K Hall Large Print Book Series) [Large Print] [Hardcover]

Laura Black (Author)

Book Description

Series: G K Hall Large Print Book Series | Publication Date: January 1986

Leonora Albany's great-grandmother harboured an astonishing secret. It seems that Leonora is the sole legitimate descendant of Bonnie Prince Charlie - and by rights, the Queen of Scotland. The seventeen-year old's pursuit of truth leads her to a path strewn with danger, violence and an unspeakable murder. Laura Black brings to life the struggles of an extraordinary adolescent in her fight to remain unconsumed by title and privilege. Mystery and suspense surround every character in this spellbinding tale of intrigue.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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About the Author

Born in Scotland in 1929, Roger Longrigg worked initially in advertising, which provided the inspiration for his first novel, 'A High Pitched Buzz' first published in 1953. His love of writing saw him delve into many genre's using pen names of Laura Black, Rosalind Erskine, Megan Barker, Iver Drummond and Domini Taylor. The Black books show his prowess at historical fiction, with a dash of romance, set against striking Scottish backgrounds. Longrigg died on February 26th 2000, aged 70. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: G K Hall & Co (January 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0816138818
• ISBN-13: 978-0816138814
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,935,931 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Definately a surprise., July 4, 2004

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"mookie_wilson88" (Edmonton, Alberta) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Albany (Paperback)

When I bought this book, it was in a back corner of a thrift shop and the pages were yellow with age. It looked like a children's book, but I bought it anyway. I was not disappointed.
This book took me on an amazing experience, and I would love to relive it. It is about a young girl in the 19teenth century who incidently discovers she is the true Queen of Scotland. She is doubtful, but only because she was raised by her aunt in a house with a collapsing roof as opposed to a palace. But she does resemble her old royal ancestor. Her grandmother's papers in the attic back up the claims. Because it is impossible for her to claim the title of Queen, she, her new friend Simon, and an Italian Baron go out to claim a land where she should become Duchess of Albany. Unfortunetly, it is governed by a (supposedly) evil earl. I love this book because there are SO many surprises!!! There is a twist and turn at every corner and it is unbelievable how many people aren't who they seem to be. I was shocked to the very end. But there are some drawbacks. The romance does not seem believable at all, it looks a little fake, but it's there, nonetheless. *spoiler* The mental institution was a little off edge, but it still worked into the story. (Don't worry, the institution doesn't end the story)