A Queen’s Game
A Queen’s Game by Katharine McGee, published by Random House on October 7, 2025, is a historical romance set in 19th-century Europe, capturing the glamour and intrigue of the Victorian era. This edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows three princesses as they navigate love and rivalry while vying for the affections of two future kings, all against the backdrop of a transformative period in European history.
Readers will find a richly woven tale that explores the lives of Alix of Hesse, Hélène d’Orléans, and May of Teck, each facing their own challenges and desires. The story unfolds in various settings, from the opulent ballrooms of Saint Petersburg to the rugged landscapes of Scotland, highlighting the complexities of royal expectations and personal aspirations. A Queen’s Game offers a unique perspective on historical events through the experiences of these young women, making it a captivating addition to the genres of teen and young adult literature, as well as historical fiction.
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The author of the American Royals series invites you to visit 19th-century Europe amid the glamour and intrigue of the Victorian era. In this historical romance inspired by true events, three princesses struggle to find love—and end up vying for the hearts of two future kings.
A WOMAN’S WORLD BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
In the last glittering decade of European empires, courts, and kings, three young women are on a collision course with history—and with each other.
Alix of Hesse is Queen Victoria’s favorite granddaughter, so she can expect to end up with a prince . . . except that the prince she’s falling for is not the one she’s supposed to marry.
Hélène d’Orléans, daughter of the exiled King of France, doesn’t mind being a former princess; it gives her more opportunity to break the rules. Like running around with the handsome, charming, and very much off-limits heir to the British throne, Prince Eddy.
Then there’s May of Teck. After spending her entire life on the fringes of the royal world, May is determined to marry a prince—and not just any prince, but the future king.
In a story that sweeps from the glittering ballrooms of Saint Petersburg to the wilds of Scotland, A Queen’s Game recounts a pivotal moment in real history as only Katharine McGee can tell it: through the eyes of the young women whose lives, and loves, changed it forever.
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