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message 51: by Denise (last edited May 01, 2023 07:01PM) (new)

Denise | 2874 comments COMPLETED
One Island, Many Queens
April 1, 2023 to Completion
12/12

√1. Boudica (I century)
✱ Read a book with a female MC (tell us her name) Antoinette Conway, MC in book:The Secret Place|52263433] by Tana French 4.8.23

√2. Empress Maude (c. 1102-1167)
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in MAUDE (ignore A, An or The). An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good by Helene Tursten 4.4.23

√3. Eleanor of Aquitaine (c.1122-1204)
✱ Read a book with a wealthy character (tell us who) In Seeing a Large Cat by Elizabeth Peters 4.23.23 Cyrus Vandergelt is a very wealthy character

√4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII
✱ Read a series book numbered 1 through 6 (tell us which) The Unfortunate Englishman by John Lawton 4.7.23 is book #2 in the Joe Wilderness series.

√5. Mary I Tudor (1516-1558)
✱ Read a book with a MC whose is very religious (briefly share details). Vester Frazier, a brimstone and hellfire kind of preacher in The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Rchardson 4.18.23

√6. Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603)
✱ Read a book written by an author whose first name is ELIZABETH (or any variation of it) Elizabeth Cooke is the author of Rutherford Park by Elizabeth Cooke 4.14.23

√7. Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587)
✱ Read a book where several of the characters are relatives (tell us who and their relationship). Inspector Gamache, husband and father, Rene-Marie, his wife, Daniel, his son and Annie his daughter inThe Cruelest Month by Louise Penny 4.10.23

√8. Mary II Stuart (1562-1694)
✱ Read a book with 1, 6 or 8 in its total count page (share count) Diary of a Dead Man on Leave by David Downing 4.12.23 567 pages

√9. Anne Stuart (1665-1714)
✱ Read a book where someone is pregnant or a birth occurs (tell us which). Both. Elizabeth is pregnant and later gives birth in Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 4.17.23

√10. Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GRANDMOTHER OF EUROPE (three words minimum).
Precious and Grace by Alexander McCall Smith 5.2.23

11. Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
√✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in WINDSOR (ignore A, An or The). Iron Lake by William Kent Krueger 4.2.23

√12. Future Queens
✱ Read a book with a lone female figure on the cover (post cover)
But For The Grace by Peter Grainger 4.22.23 But For The Grace (D.C. Smith #2) by Peter Grainger


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Jan | 20803 comments Way to go Denise!!


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Denise | 2874 comments Jan wrote: "Way to go Denise!!"

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message 54: by Judy (last edited May 03, 2023 03:24AM) (new)

Judy Fleener | 139 comments Finished
X 1. Boudica (I century)
✱ Read a book with a female MC Agatha Raisen Devil’s Delight M.C. Beaton 4/7

X 2. Empress Maude (c. 1102-1167)
✱ Read a book where there is a conflict in the plot (it doesn't have to be a war; tell us briefly what happens) an anti government plot meets Joe Pickett Storm Watch C.J. Box 4/9

X 3. Eleanor of Aquitaine (c.1122-1204)
✱ Read a book with a wealthy character (Audrey, the bride to be is very wealthy) Death by Puffin: A Bachelorette Party Murder in Reykjavik Jennifer S. Alderson4/16

X 4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII
✱ Read a series book numbered 1 through 6 #2 Witches' Bane Susan Wittig Albert 4/14

X 5. Mary I Tudor (1516-1558)
✱ Read a book with blood on the cover (post cover) The Golden Spoon Jessa Maxwell The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell 4/26

X 6. Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603)
✱ Read a book written by an author whose first name is ELIZABETH Earth's the Right Place for Love Elizabeth Berg 4/11


X 7. Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587)
✱ Read a book set in France or Scotland (tell us where) Scotland Death of a TraitorM.C. Beaton 4/20

X 8. Mary II Stuart (1562-1694)
✱ Read a book with 1, 6 or 8 in its total count page (share count) OR read a book where a married couple run a business together or work together to complete a major project (briefly share details). Acqua Alta Donna Leon 382 4/19

X 9. Anne Stuart (1665-1714)
✱ Read a book set in the United Kingdom (tell us where) England Brackhampton 4:50 from Paddington Agatha Christie 4/28

X 10. Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
✱ Read a book set during the Victorian Age Resurrection Row Anne Perry 5/3

X 11. Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in WINDSOR (ignore A, An or The). The RehearsalEleanor Catton 4/23

X 12. Future Queens
✱ Read a book with a lone female figure on the cover West with the Night Beryl Markham West with the Night by Beryl Markham 4/9


message 55: by Jan, Moderator (new)

Jan | 20803 comments Great challenge work Judy!


message 56: by Teri-K (new)

Teri-K | 1251 comments Finished - just as a new king is crowned.

One Island, Many Queens
April 1, 2023 to Completion
12/12

1. Boudica (I century)
✱ Read a book tagged FANTASY on its GR homepage.
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien 4/14

2. Empress Maude (c. 1102-1167)
✱ Read a book where there is a conflict in the plot (it doesn't have to be a war; tell us briefly what happens)
Rilla of Ingleside by L.M. Montgomery 4/9
WWI

3. Eleanor of Aquitaine (c.1122-1204)
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last name can be found in ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE.
Sweep with Me by Ilona Andrews 4/18

4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII
✱ Read a series book numbered 1
Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs 4/4

5. Mary I Tudor (1516-1558)
✱ Read a book with blood on the cover (post cover)
El caso de los anónimos by Agatha Christie 4/27
There's blood on the bottom point of the iron bar. See cover below.

6. Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603)
✱ Read a book written by an author whose first name is ELIZABETH (or any variation of it)
Elizabeth & Her German Garden by Elizabeth von Arnim 4/13

7. Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587)
✱ Read a book set in Scotland (tell us where)
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark 4/1
Edinburgh

8. Mary II Stuart (1562-1694)
✱ Read a book where a married couple run a business together or work together to complete a major project (briefly share details).
They Do It with Mirrors by Agatha Christie 4/2
Lewis and Carrie Louise run a home for delinquent boys.

9. Anne Stuart (1665-1714)
✱ Read a book set in the United Kingdom (tell us where)
Billy Boyle: A World War II Mystery by James R. Benn 4/14
London and several other places in England.

10. Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
✱ Read a book set during the Victorian Age OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GRANDMOTHER OF EUROPE (three words minimum).
Postern of Fate by Agatha Christie 4/15

11. Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in WINDSOR (ignore A, An or The).
The Wedding Journey by Carla Kelly 4/8

12. Future Queens
✱ Read a book with a lone female figure on the cover (post cover)
Magic Tides by Ilona Andrews 5/7
See cover below.

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien Rilla of Ingleside (Anne of Green Gables, #8) by L.M. Montgomery Sweep with Me (Innkeeper Chronicles, #4.5) by Ilona Andrews Tarzan of the Apes (Tarzan, #1) by Edgar Rice Burroughs El caso de los anónimos (Miss Marple, #4) by Agatha Christie Elizabeth & Her German Garden by Elizabeth von Arnim The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark They Do It with Mirrors (Miss Marple, #6) by Agatha Christie Billy Boyle A World War II Mystery (Billy Boyle World War II, #1) by James R. Benn Postern of Fate (Tommy & Tuppence, #5) by Agatha Christie The Wedding Journey by Carla Kelly Magic Tides (Kate Daniels Wilmington Years, #1; Kate Daniels, #10.5) by Ilona Andrews


message 57: by Jan, Moderator (new)

Jan | 20803 comments Great timing Meg! Congrats on your finish!


message 58: by Catsalive (new)

Catsalive | 862 comments All done

One Island, Many Queens
April 1, 2023 to Completion
12/12


1. Boudica (I century)
✱ Read a book with a female MC - Jane Brook
A Gift in December by Jenny Gladwell by Jenny Gladwell 1/4 3.5★

2. Empress Maude (c. 1102-1167)
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in MAUDE
An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed (Elderly Lady, #2) by Helene Tursten An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed by Helene Tursten 8/4 3.5★

3. Eleanor of Aquitaine (c.1122-1204)
✱ Read a book with a wealthy character - Roarke
Rapture in Death (In Death, #4) by J.D. Robb by J.D. Robb 6/4 4★

4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII
✱ Read a series book numbered 1 through 6 - #2
Curtain Call at the Seaview Hotel (A Helen Dexter Cosy Crime Mystery) by Glenda Young by Glenda Young 4/4 3★

5. Mary I Tudor (1516-1558)
✱ Read a book with blood on the cover
The Murder on the Links (Hercule Poirot, #2) by Agatha Christie by Agatha Christie 10/4 3.5★

6. Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603)
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE VIRGIN QUEEN (two word minimum).
Ender's Game (Ender's Saga, #1) by Orson Scott Card by Orson Scott Card 9/5 4.5★

7. Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587)
✱ Read a book where several of the characters are relatives - Alice & Libby are sisters, Karen & Peter their parents, Nick is Libby's husband, Jess is his lover & Libby's best friend & sees Karen as a mother-figure
Just an Ordinary Family by Fiona Lowe by Fiona Lowe 2/4 4★

8. Mary II Stuart (1562-1694)
✱ Read a book with 1, 6 or 8 in its total count page - 368p
A Walk In The Woods The World's Funniest Travel Writer Takes a Hike by Bill Bryson by Bill Bryson 7/4 4★

9. Anne Stuart (1665-1714)
✱ Read a book set in the United Kingdom - Sussex
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman by Neil Gaiman 6/4 4★

10. Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GRANDMOTHER OF EUROPE
The Orchard Murders (Holiday Murders, #4) by Robert Gott by Robert Gott 3/4 3★

11. Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
✱ Read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page number) - 464p
The Final Hour (Victor) by Tom Wood by Tom Wood 5/4 3.5★

12. Future Queens
✱ Read a book with a lone female figure on the cover
Death in Kew Gardens (A Below Stairs Mystery, #3) by Jennifer Ashley by Jennifer Ashley 14/4 4★


message 59: by Jan, Moderator (new)

Jan | 20803 comments Way to go Kylie!!


message 60: by Brenda (new)

Brenda | 937 comments Another great finish Kylie!


message 61: by Geri (new)

Geri Finished!

One Island, Many Queens
Started: May 1, 2023 to May 11, 2023

12/12

1. Boudica (I century)
✱ Read a book with a female MC (tell us her name) OR read a book tagged FANTASY or FOLKLORE on its GR homepage.
Wild Rain - Christine Feehan 5/1/23 ✶✶✶✶
Wild Rain (Leopard People, #1) by Christine Feehan

2. Empress Maude (c. 1102-1167)
✱ Read a book where there is a conflict in the plot (it doesn't have to be a war; tell us briefly what happens) OR read a book whose title starts with a letter found in MAUDE (ignore A, An or The).
Against the Currant - Olivia Matthews 5/3/23 ✶✶✶
Against the Currant (Spice Isle Bakery Mysteries, #1) by Olivia Matthews

3. Eleanor of Aquitaine (c.1122-1204)
✱ Read a book with a wealthy character (tell us who)
The Lies I Tell - Julie Clark (Meg Williams) 5/7/23 ✶✶✶✶
The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark
OR read a book whose author's first and last name can be found in ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE.

4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII
✱ Read a series book numbered 1 through 6 (tell us which) OR read a book where a marriage ends (by separation, divorce, or death) .
City Under One Roof - Iris Yamashita (MC husband was dead) 5/3/23 ✶✶✶✶
City Under One Roof by Iris Yamashita

5. Mary I Tudor (1516-1558)
✱ Read a book with blood on the cover (post cover)
Such Sharp Teeth - Rachel Harrison 5/6/23 ✶✶✶✶
Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison
OR read a book with a MC whose is very religious (briefly share details).

6. Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603)
✱ Read a book written by an author whose first name is ELIZABETH (or any variation of it) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE VIRGIN QUEEN (two word minimum).
The Nigerwife - Vanessa Walters 5;11/23 ✶✶✶✶
The Nigerwife by Vanessa Walters

7. Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587)
✱ Read a book set in France or Scotland (tell us where)
Mastering the Art of French Murder - Colleen Cambridge (Paris, France) 5/4/23 ✶✶✶✶✶
Mastering the Art of French Murder (An American In Paris, #1) by Colleen Cambridge
OR read a book where several of the characters are relatives (tell us who and their relationship).

8. Mary II Stuart (1562-1694)
✱ Read a book with 1, 6 or 8 in its total count page (share count)
The Housemaid's Secret - Freida McFadden (318 p) 5/9/23 ✶✶✶✶
The Housemaid's Secret (The Housemaid, #2) by Freida McFadden
OR read a book where a married couple run a business together or work together to complete a major project (briefly share details).

9. Anne Stuart (1665-1714)
✱ Read a book set in the United Kingdom (tell us where)
Only a Monster - Vanessa Len (London, England) 5/9/23 ✶✶✶✶
Only a Monster (Monsters, #1) by Vanessa Len
OR read a book where someone is pregnant or a birth occurs (tell us which).

10. Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
✱ Read a book set during the Victorian Age
Hotel of Secrets - Diana Biller 5/4/23 ✶✶✶✶
Hotel of Secrets by Diana Biller
OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GRANDMOTHER OF EUROPE (three words minimum).

11. Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
✱ Read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page number) OR read a book whose title starts with a letter found in WINDSOR (ignore A, An or The).
Small Mercies - Dennis Lehane 5/5/23 ✶✶✶✶✶
Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane

12. Future Queens
✱ Read a book with a lone female figure on the cover (post cover)
Siren Queen - Nghi Vo 5/2/23 ✶✶
Siren Queen by Nghi Vo
OR read a book that takes place in the future (tell us when).


message 62: by Jan, Moderator (new)

Jan | 20803 comments Fantastic job Geri!!


message 63: by Meg, Contributor (new)

Meg (makeli2) | 951 comments Finished!

One Island, Many Queens
April 01, 2023 - open-ended

1. Boudica (I century)
✱ Read a book with a female MC ==> Sophie
The Diva Frosts a Cupcake (A Domestic Diva Mystery, #7) by Krista Davis The Diva Frosts a Cupcake, Krista Davis 04/02

2. Empress Maude (c. 1102-1167)
✱ Read a book where there is a conflict in the plot (view spoiler)
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn Killers of a Certain Age, Deanna Raybourn 04/01

3. Eleanor of Aquitaine (c.1122-1204)
✱ Read a book with a wealthy character ==> Roarke
Leverage in Death (In Death, #47) by J.D. Robb Leverage in Death, J.D. Robb 04/18

4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII
✱ Read a series book numbered 1 through 6 ==> #1
Buried in a Good Book (By the Book #1) by Tamara Berry Buried in a Good Book, Tamara Berry 04/12

5. Mary I Tudor (1516-1558)
✱ Read a book with an MC whose is very religious (Sister Lou).
Peril & Prayer (A Sister Lou Mystery #2) by Olivia Matthews Peril & Prayer, Olivia Matthews 04/23

6. Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603)
✱ Read a book written by an author whose first name is ELIZABETH
Chapter and Curse (Cambridge Bookshop #1) by Elizabeth Penney Chapter and Curse, Elizabeth Penney 05/20

7. Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587)
✱ Read a book where several of the characters are relatives ==> the Mantoni family, aunts uncles, cousins and in-laws
Tricky Death (Temptation in Florence, #8) by Beate Boeker Tricky Death, Beate Boeker 04/13

8. Mary II Stuart (1562-1694)
✱ Read a book where a married couple run a business together or work together to complete a major project ==> MC and husband are part of business that owns or acquires commercial and rental property
Theft in Paradise (Florida Keys Mystery Series #28) by Deborah Brown Theft in Paradise, Deborah Brown 04/25

9. Anne Stuart (1665-1714)
✱ Read a book set in the United Kingdom
Murder at Blackwater Bend (A Stella and Lyndy Mystery, #2) by Clara McKenna Murder at Blackwater Bend, Clara McKenna 04/15

10. Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
✱ Read a book set during the Victorian Age ==> 1888
What the Dead Leave Behind (A Gilded Age Mystery, #1) by Rosemary Simpson What the Dead Leave Behind Rosemary Simpson 04/04

11. Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
✱ Read a large book (more than 400 pages ==> 414p
In the Heat of the Moment (Sandhamn Murders, #5) by Viveca Sten In the Heat of the Moment, Viveca Sten 04/15

12. Future Queens
✱ Read a book with a lone female figure on the cover
Murder at Queen's Landing (A Wrexford & Sloane Mystery, #4) by Andrea Penrose Murder at Queen's Landing, Andrea Penrose 04/16


message 64: by Jan, Moderator (new)

Jan | 20803 comments Way to go Meg!!


message 65: by ChrisGA (last edited May 26, 2023 07:35PM) (new)

ChrisGA | 311 comments finished
One Island, Many Queens
April 1, 2023 to Completion


❎1. Boudica (I century)
✱ Read a book with a female MC (tell us her name). Gemma. A Three Book Problem (A Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery, #7) by Vicki Delany Vicki Delany4/6/23

❎2. Empress Maude (c. 1102-1167)
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in MAUDE (ignore A, An or The).Dashing Through the SnowbirdsDonna Andrews4/8/23.

❎3. Eleanor of Aquitaine (c.1122-1204)
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last name can be found in ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE.No Parm No FoulLinda Reilly5/26/23

❎4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII
✱ Read a series book numbered 1 through 6 (tell us which) #6 Aged for AcrimonyFiona Grace 4/1/23.

❎5. Mary I Tudor (1516-1558)
✱ Read a book with a MC whose is very religious (briefly share details). (view spoiler)DigitalisRonie Kendig5/8/23

❎6. Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603)
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE VIRGIN QUEEN (two word minimum).The EscapeLisa Harris5/18/23

❎7. Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587)
✱ Read a book where several of the characters are relatives (tell us who and their relationship).MC is father of young child. Stay At Home DeadJeffrey Allen4/14/23

❎8. Mary II Stuart (1562-1694)
✱ Read a book with 8 in its total count page (share count) 288 pp. A Knit before Dying (Tangled Web Mystery #2) by Sadie Hartwell Sadie Hartwell4/11/23

❎9. Anne Stuart (1665-1714)
✱ Read a book set in the United Kingdom. LONDON Murder at MacbethSusan Harper4/12/23

❎10. Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GRANDMOTHER OF EUROPE (three words minimum).Ruby Red and DeadLinda Clayton4/16/23

❎11. Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in WINDSOR (ignore A, An or The).Death of a Pumpkin CarverLee Hollis4/4/23

❎12. Future Queens
✱ Read a book with a lone female figure on the cover .Lynette EasonProtective Custody Protective Custody by Lynette Eason 4/3/23


message 66: by Jan, Moderator (new)

Jan | 20803 comments Terrific job Chris!


message 67: by Jonquil (new)

Jonquil | 643 comments One Island, Many Queens
April 1, 2023 to Completion

12/12 DONE

1 Boudica (I century)
✱ female MC AND tagged FANTASY Lily Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Allies Lydia Sherrer 5/7
2 Empress Maude (c 1102-1167)
✱title starts with a letter found in MAUDE Eclipse the Moon Jessie Mihalik 4/19
3 Eleanor of Aquitaine (c1122-1204)
✱ author's initials in ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE A Deadly Chapter Essie Lang 5/16
4 The Six Wives of Henry VIII
✱ series book numbered 1 through 6 (Royal Street, #2) The House on Prytania Karen White 5/11
5 Mary I Tudor (1516-1558)
✱ blood on cover Stephen Spotswood 5/6
Secrets Typed in Blood (Pentecost & Parker #3) by Stephen Spotswood
6 Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603)
✱ written by an author whose first name is ELIZABETH Live and Let Spy Elizabeth Ellen Carter 5/24
7 Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587)
✱ set in France Paris All the Devils Are Here Louise Penny 5/12
8 Mary II Stuart (1562-1694)
✱married couple work together to complete a major project Eve and Roarke to solve a crime Creation in Death J.D. Robb 4/6
9 Anne Stuart (1665-1714)
✱ set in the United Kingdom Derbyshire Spring Skies Over Bluebell Castle Sarah Bennett 4/6
10 Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
✱1st letter of every word in the title is in GRANDMOTHER OF EUROPE Acts of Mercy Mariah Stewart 4/9
11 Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
✱ title starts a letter found in WINDSOR Whack Job Kendel Lynn 4/6
12 Future Queens
✱ lone female figure on cover Ann Omasta 4/26
Fern (The Keys to My Diary #1) by Ann Omasta


message 68: by Trish (last edited May 27, 2023 12:19AM) (new)

Trish (trishhartuk) | 278 comments I think I'm finished: 12/12

1. Boudica (I century)
✱ Read a book with a female MC (tell us her name) OR read a book tagged FANTASY or FOLKLORE on its GR homepage.

Snug in Iceland, Victoria Walker - 03/04/23
Female MC: The main character is Rachel Roberts, her best friend is Anna and the store manage for the store she’s opening is Gudrun.

2. Empress Maude (c. 1102-1167)
✱ Read a book where there is a conflict in the plot (it doesn't have to be a war; tell us briefly what happens) OR read a book whose title starts with a letter found in MAUDE (ignore A, An or The).

Almost Sleighed, Emily James - 17/04/23
Title: mAude

3. Eleanor of Aquitaine (c.1122-1204)
✱ Read a book with a wealthy character (tell us who) OR read a book whose author's first and last name can be found in ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE.

Daisy Lane, Pamela Grandstaff - 25/04/23
Wealthy character: Grace, the focus of everyone else’s efforts, is a girl raised in virtual poverty, inherits a trust fund worth millions after her grandfather dies. Her cousins – who are pretending to be rich, but actually aren’t very, and are generally crooked besides - spend the rest of the book trying to get control of it.

4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII
✱ Read a series book numbered 1 through 6 (tell us which) OR read a book where a marriage ends (by separation, divorce, or death) .

Voices, Arnaldur Indriðason - 02/04/23
Series number: Inspector Erlendur English Translation Order #3, Series Order #5

5. Mary I Tudor (1516-1558)
✱ Read a book with blood on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a MC whose is very religious (briefly share details).

Midsummer Night's Mischief, Jennifer David Hesse, 23/05/23
Religious MC: : the MC is a practising Wiccan, and does talk a lot about her dedication to that and the comfort she takes from it.

6. Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603)
✱ Read a book written by an author whose first name is ELIZABETH (or any variation of it) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE VIRGIN QUEEN (two word minimum).

Custom Baked Murder, Liz Mugavero - 26/04/23
Author name: Liz

7. Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587)
✱ Read a book set in France or Scotland (tell us where) OR read a book where several of the characters are relatives (tell us who and their relationship).

A Witch to Remember, Heather Blake - 03/05/23
Relatives: the MC is Darcy Merriweather. Other characters in the book include her sister Harper, her Aunt Ve (and her boyfriend) and her mother, Deryn. Her great-great aunt makes an appearance, too.

8. Mary II Stuart (1562-1694)
✱ Read a book with 1, 6 or 8 in its total count page (share count) OR read a book where a married couple run a business together or work together to complete a major project (briefly share details).

The Sandman, Vol. 6: Fables & Reflections, Neil Gaiman - 10/05/23
Page count: 264pg

9. Anne Stuart (1665-1714)
✱ Read a book set in the United Kingdom (tell us where) OR read a book where someone is pregnant or a birth occurs (tell us which).

Baking Bad, Kim M Watt - 10/04/23
UK setting: set in the Yorkshire Dales, England, UK – the nearest town is stated to be Skipton, and the detective is based in Leeds.

10. Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
✱ Read a book set during the Victorian Age OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GRANDMOTHER OF EUROPE (three words minimum).

The Eye of Osiris, R. Austin Freeman - 26/05/23
Title: grandmOTEr Of

11. Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
✱ Read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page number) OR read a book whose title starts with a letter found in WINDSOR (ignore A, An or The).

Death in Bloom, Jess Dylan – 04/05/23
Title: winDsor

12. Future Queens
✱ Read a book with a lone female figure on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that takes place in the future (tell us when).

Away with the Fairies, Kerry Greenwood - 22/04/23
Away with the Fairies (Phryne Fisher, #11) by Kerry Greenwood


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Patrizia | 1348 comments I finished a few days ago but had no way to post the completed challenge.

One Island, Many Queens
April 1, 2023 to Completion

1. Boudica (I century)
✱ Read a book with a female MC (tell us her name) OR read a book tagged FANTASY or FOLKLORE on its GR homepage.
Allie- A Deadly Discovery by J.C. Kenney 11 April; 4☆
A Deadly Discovery (An Allie Cobb Mystery, #4) by J.C. Kenney

2. Empress Maude (c. 1102-1167)
✱ Read a book where there is a conflict in the plot (it doesn't have to be a war; tell us briefly what happens) OR read a book whose title starts with a letter found in MAUDE (ignore A, An or The).
Murder at the Lobstah Shack by Maddie Day 14 April; 4 1/2☆
Murder at the Lobstah Shack (Cozy Capers Book Group Mystery, #3) by Maddie Day

3. Eleanor of Aquitaine (c.1122-1204)
✱ Read a book with a wealthy character (tell us who) OR read a book whose author's first and last name can be found in ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE.
Chilled to the Cone by Ellie Alexander 17 April; 5☆
Chilled to the Cone (A Bakeshop Mystery, #12) by Ellie Alexander

4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII
✱ Read a series book numbered 1 through 6 (tell us which) OR read a book where a marriage ends (by separation, divorce, or death) .
series book #3 + marriage ends by death- Hair of the Dog by Carlene O'Neil 26 April; 4☆
Hair of the Dog (Cypress Cove #3) by Carlene O'Neil

5. Mary I Tudor (1516-1558)
✱ Read a book with blood on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a MC whose is very religious (briefly share details).
the male MC was a Templar Knight (the monastic order has just been dissolved) and is said to spend a lot of time praying- Forbidden Knight by Diana Cosby 16 April; 4☆
Forbidden Knight (Forbidden, #2) by Diana Cosby

6. Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603)
✱ Read a book written by an author whose first name is ELIZABETH (or any variation of it) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE VIRGIN QUEEN (two word minimum).
Sniffing Out Danger by Elizabeth Heiter 3 April; 4☆
Sniffing Out Danger (K-9s on Patrol Book 2) by Elizabeth Heiter

7. Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587)
✱ Read a book set in France or Scotland (tell us where) OR read a book where several of the characters are relatives (tell us who and their relationship).
female MC, her mother-in-law, her son, her father, male MC (he's a cousin of the late female MC), a cousin of the male MS- Bones On the Mountain by Mindy Steele 12 May; 4☆
Bones On the Mountain by Mindy Steele

8. Mary II Stuart (1662-1694)
✱ Read a book with 1, 6 or 8 in its total count page (share count) OR read a book where a married couple run a business together or work together to complete a major project (briefly share details).
MC, her husband and her cousin have a company that remodels houses and then sells them- The Body in the Wheelbarrow by Judi Lynn 23 May; 4 1/2☆
The Body in the Wheelbarrow (A Jazzi Zanders Book 9) by Judi Lynn

9. Anne Stuart (1665-1714)
✱ Read a book set in the United Kingdom (tell us where) OR read a book where someone is pregnant or a birth occurs (tell us which).
London- Murder on Black Swan Lane by Andrea Penrose 21 May; 5☆
Murder on Black Swan Lane (Wrexford & Sloane, #1) by Andrea Penrose

10. Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
✱ Read a book set during the Victorian Age OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GRANDMOTHER OF EUROPE (three words minimum).
Deadly Mountain Treasure by P.A. DePaul 12 April; 5☆
Deadly Mountain Treasure by P.A. DePaul

11. Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
✱ Read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page number) OR read a book whose title starts with a letter found in WINDSOR (ignore A, An or The).
Shielding the Baby by Laura Scott 9 April; 5☆
Shielding the Baby (Pacific Northwest K-9 Unit #1) by Laura Scott

12. Future Queens
✱ Read a book with a lone female figure on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that takes place in the future (tell us when).
No Safe Place by Robin Mahle 8 April; 4☆
No Safe Place (Detective Rebecca Ellis #1) by Robin Mahle


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Jan | 20803 comments Fantastic job Jonquil, Trish & Patrizia!!


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Jan | 20803 comments All done!

One Island, Many Queens
April 1, 2023 to Completion
12/12

1. Boudica (I century)
✱ Read a book with a female MC (Rylie Cooper): Catfished | Stella Bixby 4/6/23**
Catfished (Rylie Cooper Mysteries #1) by Stella Bixby

2. Empress Maude (c. 1102-1167)
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in MAUDE (ignore A, An or The): Endangered | Pamela Beason 4/21/23***
Endangered (Sam Westin Mysteries, #1) by Pamela Beason

3. Eleanor of Aquitaine (c.1122-1204)
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last name can be found in ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE: Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead | Olga Tokarczuk 4/4/34***
Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk

4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII
✱ Read a series book numbered 1 through 6 (#5): The Chosen Dead | M.R. Hall 4/15/23****
The Chosen Dead (Jenny Cooper, #5) by M.R. Hall

5. Mary I Tudor (1516-1558)
✱ Read a book with blood on the cover (post cover): The Split | Sharon J. Bolton 4/28/23**
The Split by Sharon J. Bolton

6. Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603)
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE VIRGIN QUEEN (two word minimum): Hideaway in Iceland | Victoria Walker 5/17/23***
Hideaway in Iceland by Victoria Walker

7. Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587)
✱ Read a book where several of the characters are relatives (Hana, her mother Maggie & grandmother Juliana): Death in a Budapest Butterfly | Julia Buckley 5/14/23**
Death in a Budapest Butterfly (A Hungarian Tea House Mystery #1) by Julia Buckley

8. Mary II Stuart (1562-1694)
✱ Read a book with 1, 6 or 8 in its total count page (116 Pages): A Death in the Family | Matthew Costello & Neil Richards 5/8/23****
A Death in the Family (Cherringham #24) by Matthew Costello

9. Anne Stuart (1665-1714)
✱ Read a book set in the United Kingdom (Dorset, England): Old Soldiers Never Die | Margaret Mayhew 5/10/23***
Old Soldiers Never Die (Village Mysteries, #1) by Margaret Mayhew

10. Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GRANDMOTHER OF EUROPE (three words minimum): Dead Man’s Grave | Neil Lancaster 4/14/23***
Dead Man’s Grave (DS Max Craigie #1) by Neil Lancaster

11. Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in WINDSOR (ignore A, An or The): Death at Castle Cove | Mary Grand 5/8/23***
Death at Castle Cove by Mary Grand

12. Future Queens
✱ Read a book that takes place in the future (2058): Glory in Death | J.D. Robb 5/11/23**
Glory in Death (In Death, #2) by J.D. Robb


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Brenda | 937 comments Another great finish Jan!


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Ruth (ruthie1) | 604 comments One Island, Many Queens
April 1, 2023 to Completion
12/12.....Done....June 18, 2023


1. Boudica (I century)
Read a book with a female MC (tell us her name) OR read a book tagged FANTASY or FOLKLORE on its GR homepage.
Ten Big Ones by Janet Evanovich....April 1, 2023 MC's name is Stephanie

2. Empress Maude (c. 1102-1167)
Read a book where there is a conflict in the plot (it doesn't have to be a war; tell us briefly what happens) OR read a book whose title starts with a letter found in MAUDE (ignore A, An or The).
Out of His League by Caroline Richardson....April 7, 2023 Boy and girl meet and they fall in love, boy and girl have a misunderstanding and have loud words.....Boy and Girl don't talk for 2 months, then they 'happen' to meet again and they resolve their differences

3. Eleanor of Aquitaine (c.1122-1204)
✱ Read a book with a wealthy character (tell us who) OR read a book whose author's first and last name can be found in ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE.
Murder at Dolphin Bay by Kathi Daley.....April 24, 2023 Luke is very wealthy

4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII
✱ Read a series book numbered 1 through 6 (tell us which) OR read a book where a marriage ends (by separation, divorce, or death) .
A Superior Death by Nevada Barr....April 16, 2023 #2 in series

5. Mary I Tudor (1516-1558)
✱ Read a book with blood on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a MC whose is very religious (briefly share details).
Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews...June 3, 2023 The children's grandmother is overly religious and keeps the kids locked up because of their sins

6. Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603)
✱ Read a book written by an author whose first name is ELIZABETH (or any variation of it) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE VIRGIN QUEEN (two word minimum).
The Unholy by Heather Graham.....May 12, 2023 Title initials....T, U

7. Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587)
✱ Read a book set in France or Scotland (tell us where) OR read a book where several of the characters are relatives (tell us who and their relationship).
Northwest Angle by William Kent Krueger... April 10, 2023 Cork is the father, his three children, his sister in law, and her husband....all relatives

8. Mary II Stuart (1562-1694)
Read a book with 1, 6 or 8 in its total count page (share count) OR read a book where a married couple run a business together or work together to complete a major project (briefly share details).
Hope Was Here by Joan Bauer.....April 15, 2023 191 pages

9. Anne Stuart (1665-1714)
✱ Read a book set in the United Kingdom (tell us where) OR read a book where someone is pregnant or a birth occurs (tell us which).
Bad News Cowboy by Maisey Yates.....June 1, 2023 Liss is pregnant and gives birth

10. Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
✱ Read a book set during the Victorian Age OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GRANDMOTHER OF EUROPE (three words minimum).
Murder in Chinatown by Victoria Thompson....June 14, 2023 Set in Victorian Age

11. Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
✱ Read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page number) OR read a book whose title starts with a letter found in WINDSOR (ignore A, An or The).
Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs.....April 26, 2023 Title starts with I

12. Future Queens
Read a book with a lone female figure on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that takes place in the future (tell us when).
Because I Could Not Stop for Death (An Emily Dickinson Mystery) by Amanda Flower by Amanda Flower....May 2, 2023 Lone female figure


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message 77: by Ruth (new)

Ruth (ruthie1) | 604 comments Thank you, again, Jan!


message 78: by Frankie (new)

Frankie Johnson | 536 comments One Island, Many Queens
April 1, 2023 to Completion

12/12 Completed. Finished

1. Boudica (I century)
✱ Read a book with a female MC (tell us her name)
(Kate Sexton)
Hollywood Taken-M.Z. Kelly 4/15/23

2. Empress Maude (c. 1102-1167)
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in MAUDE (ignore A, An or The).
Made for You-Natasha Madison 5/01/23

3. Eleanor of Aquitaine (c.1122-1204)
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last name can be found in ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE.
Lisa Regan-Find Her Alive 4/03/23

4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII
✱ Read a series book numbered 1 through 6 (tell us which).
(Redemption Hills #3)
Never Look Back-A.L. Jackson 4/19/23

5. Mary I Tudor (1516-1558)
✱ Read a book with blood on the cover (post cover).
Bite Force-J.A. Konrath 7/07/23
Bite Force (Jack Daniels Mystery, #15) by J.A. Konrath

6. Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603)
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE VIRGIN QUEEN (two word minimum).
Girl Eight: Hunted-Molly Black 5/20/23

7. Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587)
✱ Read a book set in France or Scotland (tell us where).
(France)
Perfect Strangers-J.T. Geissinger 4/07/23

8. Mary II Stuart (1562-1694)
✱ Read a book with 1, 6 or 8 in its total count page (share count).
(368)
The Next 365 Days-Blanka Lipińska 4/02/23

9. Anne Stuart (1665-1714)
✱ Read a book where someone is pregnant or a birth occurs (tell us which).
(MC is pregnant)
Best I Ever Had-S.L. Scott 5/25/23

10. Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GRANDMOTHER OF EUROPE (three words minimum).
Take Me Away-Kelly Elliott 4/15/23

11. Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
✱ Read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page number).
(530)
Fractured-Karin Slaughter 4/20/23

12. Future Queens
✱ Read a book with a lone female figure on the cover (post cover).
Fool for You-Kelly Elliott 6/25/23
Fool for You (Southern Bride, #7) by Kelly Elliott


message 79: by Jan, Moderator (new)

Jan | 20803 comments Terrific job Frankie!


message 80: by Olivermagnus (new)

 Olivermagnus (lynda11282) | 1048 comments ~~~ Complete ~~~

One Island, Many Queens
April 1, 2023 to Completion

12
of 12 Complete

🔹1. Boudica (I century)
Read a book with a female MC (tell us her name).
The Five-Star Weekend - Elin Hilderbrand - 7/6/23 - Hollis Shaw

🔹2. Empress Maude (c. 1102-1167)
Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in MAUDE (ignore A, An or The).
Marauder - Clive Cussler - 6/12/23

🔹3. Eleanor of Aquitaine (c.1122-1204)
Read a book whose author's first and last name can be found in ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE.
Beach Girls - Luanne Rice - 7/9/23 - LR

🔹4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII
Read a series book numbered 1 through 6 (tell us which) .
Hanging Falls - Margaret Mizushima - 5/26/23 - #6 Timber Creek K9 Mysteries

🔹5. Mary I Tudor (1516-1558)
Read a book with blood on the cover (post cover).
In Cold Blood - Truman Capote - 5/31/23
In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

🔹6. Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603)
Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE VIRGIN QUEEN (two word minimum).
The Railway Viaduct - Edward Marston - 7/17/23 -TRV

🔹7. Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587)
Read a book set in France or Scotland (tell us where).
The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle - Stuart Turton - 7/5/23 - set in England

🔹8. Mary II Stuart (1562-1694)
Read a book with 1, 6 or 8 in its total count page (share count).
Memorial Day - Vince Flynn - 6/17/23 - 608 pages

🔹9. Anne Stuart (1665-1714)
Read a book set in the United Kingdom (tell us where).
Murder at Wedgefield Manor - Erica Ruth Neubauer - 6/24/23 - set in England.

🔹10. Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GRANDMOTHER OF EUROPE (three words minimum).
Act of Treason - Vince Flynn - 6/26/23 - AOT

🔹11. Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
Read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page number).
Gone With the Wind - Margaret Mitchell - 6/2/23 - 1057 pages

🔹12. Future Queens
Read a book with a lone female figure on the cover (post cover).
A Conspiracy in Belgravia - Sherry Thomas - 5/11/23
A Conspiracy in Belgravia (Lady Sherlock, #2) by Sherry Thomas


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Jan | 20803 comments Congrats on your finish Lynda!!


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Tari (thann) | 951 comments Finished

One Island, Many Queens
April 1, 2023 to Completion

12/12

1. Boudica (I century)
✱ Read a book with a female MC (tell us her name)
OR read a book tagged FANTASY or FOLKLORE on its GR homepage.
Mia Carina-Four Parties and a Funeral Maria DiRico 4/4/23

2. Empress Maude (c. 1102-1167)
✱ Read a book where there is a conflict in the plot (it doesn't have to be a war; tell us briefly what happens)
OR read a book whose title starts with a letter found in MAUDE (ignore A, An or The).
A little spat between girlfriend/boyfriend about her getting involved in the case (he’s state police) The Bark of Zorro Kathleen Y'Barbo 4/4/23 (But it's got a good ending!)

3. Eleanor of Aquitaine (c.1122-1204)
✱ Read a book with a wealthy character (tell us who)
OR read a book whose author's first and last name can be found in ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE.
Eugene Tarkington Penthouse, Pools & Poison Louise Stevens 4/5/23

4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII
✱ Read a series book numbered 1 through 6 (tell us which)
OR read a book where a marriage ends (by separation, divorce, or death).
#1 Tiffany Austin Food Blogger Mystery-Eat, Drink and Drop Dead T.C. LoTempio 4/6/23

5. Mary I Tudor (1516-1558)
✱ Read a book with blood on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a MC who is very religious (briefly share details).
Praying every day before and after their business opens Hard Dough Homicide Olivia Matthews 5/25/23

6. Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603)
✱ Read a book written by an author whose first name is ELIZABETH (or any variation of it)
OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE VIRGIN QUEEN (two word minimum).
The Fatal Folio Elizabeth Penney 10/24/23

7. Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587)
✱ Read a book set in France or Scotland (tell us where) OR read a book where several of the characters are relatives (tell us who and their relationship).
Stella and Starla are sisters, and Emmett’s their dad Harvest Moon Murder J.A. Whiting, May Stenmark 4/10/23

8. Mary II Stuart (1562-1694)
✱ Read a book with 1, 6 or 8 in its total count page (share count
) OR read a book where a married couple run a business together or work together to complete a major project (briefly share details).
154-The Incorruptible Ivy Jackson and the Museum Murder Rosie A. Point 4/7/23

9. Anne Stuart (1665-1714)
✱ Read a book set in the United Kingdom (tell us where) OR read a book where someone is pregnant or a birth occurs (tell us which).
Paper Cuts Ellery Adams 4/10/23

10. Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
✱ Read a book set during the Victorian Age OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GRANDMOTHER OF EUROPE (three words minimum).
TRR-The Retro Runaround Mel Morgan 4/17/23

11. Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
✱ Read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page number) OR read a book whose title starts with a letter found in WINDSOR (ignore A, An or The).
A Dead Ringer Joy Patrick 4/13/23

12. Future Queens
✱ Read a book with a lone female figure on the cover (post cover)
OR read a book that takes place in the future (tell us when).
Snowed In For Murder A Forecast For Murder Mystery (Forecast for Murder Mysteries) by Lynda Brunelle Lynda Brunelle 4/8/23


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Tari (thann) | 951 comments Jan wrote: "Way to go Tari!"

Thanks, Jan!


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Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 1803 comments Forgot to update Message # 43 - Challenge completed - ✔ 01July23


One Island, Many Queens
Begins: 01Apr23 / Ends: Open



12 / 12 Completed


1. Boudica (I century) ✱ Read a book with a female MC - Ellie is the mc in Echo Mountain ✔ – 21Apr23

2. Empress Maude (c. 1102-1167) ✱ Read a book where there is a conflict in the plot - the Korean war - Cloud Cuckoo Land ✔ – 11Apr23

3. Eleanor of Aquitaine (c.1122-1204) ✱ Read a book whose author's first and last name can be found in ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE - T F - Tim Federle / Better Nate Than Ever ✔ – 24Apr23

4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII ✱ Read a series book numbered 1 through 6 - Series # 5 - Yule Be Dead ✔ – 06Apr23

5. Mary I Tudor (1516-1558) ✱ Read a book with a MC whose is very religious - Nayir is a devout Muslim, who prays fives times a day and frequently relies on the teachings of the Quran when faced with a dilemma in Finding Nouf ✔ – 28Apr23

6. Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603) ✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE VIRGIN QUEEN (two word minimum) - G E - Great Expectations ✔ – 01July23

7. Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587) ✱ Read a book where several of the characters are relatives - Carmen, her Mami (*mom), her cousin Ariana, and her aunt Celia in / Once Upon a Quinceañera ✔ – 19Apr23

8. Mary II Stuart (1662-1694) ✱ Read a book with 1, 6 or 8 in its total count page - 258 p - The Opposite House ✔ – 19Apr23

9. Anne Stuart (1665-1714) ✱ Read a book set in the United Kingdom - Windsor and London - The Little Princesses ✔ – 24May23

10. Queen Victoria (1819-1901) ✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GRANDMOTHER OF EUROPE - T D P - The Diving Pool ✔ – 02Apr23

11. Elizabeth II (1926-2022) ✱ Read a large book (more than 400 pages - 401 p - Horse ✔ – 08Apr23

12. Future Queens ✱ Lone female figure on the cover - Rilla of Ingleside (Anne of Green Gables #8) by L.M. Montgomery ✔ – 10May23

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message 86: by Jan, Moderator (new)

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message 87: by Karen ♐ (new)

Karen ♐ (kmk1214) | 1340 comments FINISHED!

One Island, Many Queens
April 1, 2023 to Completion
12/12


1. Boudica (I century)
✱ Read a book with a female MC (tell us her name) - Elise - Proposing to Preston Katy Regnery - 4/12/23

2. Empress Maude (c. 1102-1167)
✱ Read a book where there is a conflict in the plot (it doesn't have to be a war; tell us briefly what happens) - MC has to kill a leader of a drug cartel that is after him and anyone he loves - Wicked Ever After Shayla Black - 4/4/23

3. Eleanor of Aquitaine (c.1122-1204)
✱ Read a book with a wealthy character (tell us who) - Ariel - Beneath the Truth Meghan March - 4/5/23

4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII
✱ Read a series book numbered 1 through 6 (tell us which) - #1 - Man Hunt Vanessa Vale - 4/8/23

5. Mary I Tudor (1516-1558)
✱ Read a book with a MC whose is very religious (briefly share details). - Tyler is a priest - The Star Trilogy Arianne Richmonde - 2/2/24

6. Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603)
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE VIRGIN QUEEN (two word minimum). - Vengeance Road Christine Feehan - 6/2/23

7. Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587)
✱ Read a book where several of the characters are relatives (tell us who and their relationship). - Maren's two sisters, Emme and Stella are both in the story - Only Him Melanie Harlow - 4/12/23

8. Mary II Stuart (1562-1694)
✱ Read a book with 1, 6 or 8 in its total count page (share count) - 160 pgs - The Game Maker Kitty Thomas - 4/8/23

9. Anne Stuart (1665-1714)
✱ Read a book where someone is pregnant or a birth occurs (tell us which). - JJ is pregnant - Confessions Nicole Edwards - 4/15/23

10. Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GRANDMOTHER OF EUROPE (three words minimum). - The Anatomy of Us Amelia LeFay - 9/6/23

11. Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in WINDSOR (ignore A, An or The). - Ready to Wed J.L. Berg - 4/18/23

12. Future Queens
✱ Read a book with a lone female figure on the cover (post cover) - Stroke of Midnight (Cinderella, #1) by K. Webster K. Webster - 6/30/23


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Bev(baglady) (blbaglady) | 583 comments finished

One Island, Many Queens
04/01/2023 - ?


1. Boudica (I century)
✱ Read a book tagged FANTASY or FOLKLORE on its GR homepage.
One in a Million (Beyond the Veil Supernatural Thriller, #1) by Tony Faggioli Tony Faggioli 08/10/2023 tagged - Fantasy

2. Empress Maude (c. 1102-1167)
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in MAUDE (ignore A, An or The).
Unsolved Child Murders Eighteen American Cases, 1956-1998 by Emily G. Thompson Emily G. Thompson 04/12/2023

3. Eleanor of Aquitaine (c.1122-1204)
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last name can be found in ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE.
The Butcher and the Wren (Dr. Wren Muller, #1) by Alaina Urquhart Alaina Urquhart 04/24/2023

4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII
✱ Read a series book numbered 1 through 6 (tell us which)
Till Murder Do Us Part (ID True Crime, 6) by James Patterson James Patterson 05/18/2023 Series Book #6

5. Mary I Tudor (1516-1558)
✱ Read a book with blood on the cover (post cover)
A Rage to Kill and Other True Cases (Crime Files, #6) by Ann Rule Ann Rule 07/06/2023

6. Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603)
✱ Read a book written by an author whose first name is ELIZABETH (or any variation of it) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE VIRGIN QUEEN (two word minimum).
The Unexpected Everything by Morgan Matson Morgan Matson 01/13/2024

7. Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587)
✱ Read a book set in France or Scotland (tell us where)
Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter Jess Walter 07/11/2023 takes place in Scotland

8. Mary II Stuart (1562-1694)
✱ Read a book with 1, 6 or 8 in its total count page (share count) OR read a book where a married couple run a business together or work together to complete a major project (briefly share details).
Empire of the Summer Moon by S.C. Gwynne S.C. Gwynne 04/26/2023 371 pages

9. Anne Stuart (1665-1714)
✱ Read a book where someone is pregnant or a birth occurs (tell us which).
Mother Knows Best by Kira Peikoff Kira Peikoff 09/27/2023 MC gets pregnant and gives birth

10. Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GRANDMOTHER OF EUROPE (three words minimum).
The Magdalen Girls by V.S. Alexander V.S. Alexander 09/19/2023

11. Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
✱ Read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page number)
The Coroner (Jenny Cooper, #1) by M.R. Hall M.R. Hall 09/13/2023 450 Pages

12. Future Queens
✱ Read a book with a lone female figure on the cover (post cover)
The Bullet by Mary Louise Kelly Mary Louise Kelly 08/03/2023


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1. Boudica (I century)
✱ Read a book with a female MC (tell us her name) -Karnie Cleaver in A Cut Above by Judi Lynn-4/1/23
OR read a book tagged FANTASY or FOLKLORE on its GR homepage.

2. Empress Maude (c. 1102-1167)
✱ Read a book where there is a conflict in the plot (it doesn't have to be a war; tell us briefly what happens) OR read a book whose title starts with a letter found in MAUDE (ignore A, An or The).- The Albigenses, a Romance: Volume IV by Charles Maturin-5/12/23

3. Eleanor of Aquitaine (c.1122-1204)
✱ Read a book with a wealthy character (tell us who)- the MC, Phryne Fisher, is very wealthy in -Death by Water by Kerry Greenwood-1/24/24
OR read a book whose author's first and last name can be found in ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE.

4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII
✱ Read a series book numbered 1 through 6 (tell us which) Series #4- Triggerfish Twist by Tim Dorsey-7/21/23
OR read a book where a marriage ends (by separation, divorce, or death) .

5. Mary I Tudor (1516-1558)
✱ Read a book with blood on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a MC whose is very religious (briefly share details).-Joan of Arc is one of the characters in Henry VI, Part 1 by William Shakespeare-6/16/24-

6. Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603)
✱ Read a book written by an author whose first name is ELIZABETH (or any variation of it) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE VIRGIN QUEEN (two word minimum).- -Time Regained by Marcel Proust- 2/23/25

7. Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587)
✱ Read a book set in France or Scotland (tell us where) OR read a book where several of the characters are relatives (tell us who and their relationship). Greg Heffley and his Mom, Dad and two brothers in The Meltdown by Jeff Kinney-7/7/23

8. Mary II Stuart (1562-1694)
✱ Read a book with 1, 6 or 8 in its total count page (share count) -Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman-6/16/23-624p.
OR read a book where a married couple run a business together or work together to complete a major project (briefly share details).

9. Anne Stuart (1665-1714)
✱ Read a book set in the United Kingdom (tell us where) OR read a book where someone is pregnant or a birth occurs (tell us which).- Rose-a-Sharon is pregnant for most of the novel in The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck-7/9/23-

10. Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
✱ Read a book set during the Victorian Age OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GRANDMOTHER OF EUROPE (three words minimum).- Of Mortgages and Things by Dermot O'Hanlon-10/6/23

11. Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
✱ Read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page number) OR read a book whose title starts with a letter found in WINDSOR (ignore A, An or The).- If This World Were Mine by E. Lynn Harris- 5/26/23-

12. Future Queens
✱ Read a book with a lone female figure on the cover (post cover)- -Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George-7/27-23- Julie of the Wolves (Julie of the Wolves, #1) by Jean Craighead George
OR read a book that takes place in the future (tell us when)


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