Queen of Someday
A Stolen Empire Novel
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Before she can become the greatest empress in history, 15-year-old Sophia will have to survive her social-climbing mother's quest to put her on the throne of Russia at any cost. Imperial Court holds dangers like nothing Sophia has ever faced before. In the heart of St. Petersburg, surviving means navigating the political, romantic, and religious demands of the bitter Empress Elizabeth and her handsome but sadistic nephew, Peter. Determined to save her impoverished family and herself, Sophia vows to do whatever is necessary to thrive in her new surroundings. But an attempt on her life and an unexpected attraction threatens to derail her plans. Alone in a new and dangerous world, learning who to trust and who to charm may mean the difference between becoming queen and being sent home in shame to marry her lecherous uncle. With traitors and murderers lurking around every corner, her very life hangs in the balance. Betrothed to one man but falling in love with another, Sophia will need to decide how much she's willing to sacrifice in order to become the empress she is destined to be. In a battle for the soul of a nation, will love or destiny reign supreme?
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- By Cyn on 03-07-18
By: Janna MacGregor
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Born of Persuasion
- Price of Privilege, Book 1
- By: Jessica Dotta
- Narrated by: Amanda McKnight
- Length: 13 hrs and 9 mins
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The year is 1838, and seventeen-year-old Julia Elliston's position has never been more fragile. Orphaned and unmarried in a time when women are legal property of their fathers, husbands, and guardians, she finds herself at the mercy of an anonymous guardian who plans to establish her as a servant in far-off Scotland. With two months to devise a better plan, Julia's first choice - to marry her childhood sweetheart - is denied. Then, a titled dowager offers to introduce Julia into society, opening a realm of possibilities.
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Debut Book in Series
- By Carrie Fancett Pagels on 10-31-13
By: Jessica Dotta
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You May Kiss the Bride
- The Penhallow Dynasty, Book 1
- By: Lisa Berne
- Narrated by: Carolyn Morris
- Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins
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Wealthy and arrogant, Gabriel Penhallow knows it's time to fulfill his dynastic duty. All he must do is follow "The Penhallow way" - find a biddable bride, produce an heir and a spare, and then live separate lives. It's worked so well for generations, certainly one kiss with the delectable Livia Stuart isn't going to change things. Society dictates he marry her, and one chit is as good as another as long as she's from a decent family.
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Slow Story. EXCELLENT SUPERB NARRATION!
- By Tracy T on 03-30-17
By: Lisa Berne
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The Book of Scandal
- Scandalous, Book 1
- By: Julia London
- Narrated by: Anne Flosnik
- Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins
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Nathan Grey, the Earl of Lindsey, is infamously known as the Libertine of Lindsey for his scandalous ways with women. But when he hears gossip that his estranged wife, Evelyn, is about to be named in The Book of Scandal, he has no choice but to remove her from London to protect her and himself from charges of treason — even if it calls for abduction!
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silliest book I ever downloaded
- By connie on 05-22-11
By: Julia London
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Midnight Angel
- Stokehursts, Book 1
- By: Lisa Kleypas
- Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
- Length: 11 hrs and 54 mins
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A noblewoman of frail beauty and exotic mystery fakes her own death to escape the gallows. And now she must flee. In disguise and under a false identity, she finds unexpected sanctuary in the arms of a handsome and arrogant yet gallant British lord—who must defy society to keep her safe . . . and overcome a tragic past to claim her as his own.
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Can't finish. Made me cringe.
- By Lillian on 02-23-22
By: Lisa Kleypas
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A Kiss at Midnight
- By: Eloisa James
- Narrated by: Susan Duerden
- Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins
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Forced by her stepmother to attend a ball, Kate meets a prince...and decides he's anything but charming. A clash of wits and wills ensues, but they both know their irresistible attraction will lead nowhere. For Gabriel is promised to another woman—a princess whose hand in marriage will fulfill his ruthless ambitions.
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Great narrator and story.
- By angela on 07-28-10
By: Eloisa James
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Binding Vows
- MacCoinnich Time Travel Series, Book 1
- By: Catherine Bybee
- Narrated by: David Monteath
- Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins
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Duncan MacCoinnich's task... Travel to the twenty-first century Renaissance Faire, deflower the Druid virgins, and go home. Only his job is not so easily accomplished with the virgin in question, Tara McAllister. Time is running out. The evil is closing in on them both. Tara finds Duncan irresistible after what was supposed to be a mock hand-fasting binds them.
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Great Highlander Series - Modern Meets Medieval
- By Maximum Rep Molly on 12-19-13
By: Catherine Bybee
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The Husband Trap
- By: Tracy Anne Warren
- Narrated by: Bianca Amato
- Length: 11 hrs and 28 mins
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Winner of a RITA, a National Readers’ Choice Award, the HOLT Medallion, and the Golden Quill, New York Times best-selling author Tracy Anne Warren is among the most acclaimed and popular Regency romance storytellers. In The Husband Trap, the reserved Lady Violet Brantford agrees to swap identities with her vivacious sister. Before she knows it, she’s married to the Duke of Raeburn, who finds himself pleasantly surprised with his charming new wife.
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Passionate and emotional narration...
- By SIMARA on 01-23-13
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The Wrong Bride
- Highland Weddings
- By: Gayle Callen
- Narrated by: Ruth Urquhart
- Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins
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Shaken from sleep during the night and bundled off to the Highlands by a burly Scot, Riona is at first terrified then livid. Hugh McCallum insists they were promised to each other as children to ensure peace between their clans. The stubborn laird refuses to believe he's kidnapped the wrong Catriona Duff. Instead he embarks on a campaign of slow-burning seduction....
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Totally enjoyable!
- By 🌿🌸Susynne🌸🌿 on 01-31-16
By: Gayle Callen
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- Alexandria Moore
- 02-24-20
Exceptional Story
I don't even know where to start.
Just when you think it's your predictable prince & princess story it totally is not, don't get me wrong I am so grateful that it was not. I am trying to write a review without giving too much away. It's full of twist and turns you never know what's going to happen next. I began to feel sorry for Sophie I hope she finds love in the next installment because I don't believe she will survive another heartbeat she. My prediction is that she will end up like the character from the play. However, I believe this book is worth the credit.
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- Dorothy L. Dootson
- 06-23-15
Captivating tale of deceit and manipulation.
I don't think there are enough words in the English language that could accurately describe my feelings about this story. Queen of Someday is gripping right from the beginning, and is an adventure right to the end.
Princess Sophie's character arc in just the first installment was masterful. To be able to see how she went from a really nice, though somewhat awkward girl, to a master manipulator that rivals the Empress was fascinating.
Sherry did an amazing job building this world. Even the secondary characters are all memorable. There are so many of them that have integral roles, yet I had no trouble remembering who each person was and what part they played in this story.
I plan to immediately delve into the next in the series, Queen of Tomorrow, which is out soon! I would recommend this book to anyone 16 years of age and older (possibly even 13 years old, depending on their maturity level). Brilliant.
The narrator of this audiobook was absolutely amazing. I wanted to curl up under a blanket with some hot tea and wooly socks, and it is 90 degrees outside. She perfectly set the tone for the story from the beginning, and throughout.
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- EJC.TSUCHIYA
- 05-15-16
very interesting
absolutely loved this. once you've started you won't want to stop. the audio performance was wonderful
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- Natalie @ ABookLoversLife
- 12-23-14
Hit and Miss.
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
I think I would because I know a lot of people like this kind of book even though I only thought it was OK.
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This was a real hit and miss for me. There was 2 main things that I didn't like and these really brought down the overall story. Ill start with what I didnt like -
I HATE insta love and love triangles and this has both. It seemed that every guy Sophia saw, she fell in love with and it really really annoyed me. She "loved" 3 guys!! I mean, come on, she is 15, she shouldnt even love one guy never mind say 3.
The second biggest thing was Sophia herself. She started strong but over the course of the book became weaker and let everyone walk over her.
Now onto what I liked -
I liked Sergei. He is Sophias rock and is there when she needs him.
I also liked Alexander. He is kind and nice and I liked seeing his relationship with Sophia grow.
I like the Queen, even though she is mean at times, I think she really cares for Sophia.
Anyway, overall The Queen Of Someday was an OK read. I liked seeing Sophias story but I didnt like parts. The one redeeming quality and what really made me enjoy the experience of the book was Elan O' Connor. She was the perfect choice for Sophia because her voice was so regal. I will definitely check out more that she read.
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- DamselWriter
- 11-06-14
Brilliant!!!
Historical romance has always been one of my favorite genres, but never have I read anything like Queen of Someday. It is a very fictionalized account of the early years of Catherine the Great. Born Sophia, and later taking the name of Catherine when she converts religions, Sophie is 15 when we meet her in QoS. Though young, Sophie is put into very adult situations (just as the real Sophia likely was). It is easy to fall in love with her youthful innocence and both morn and cheer as that innocence is gradually scraped away as she is forced to become harder and more calculating just to survive.
She starts out as a typical 15 year old, starry eyed and easily swayed by a handsome face and sweet words. But for her, the stakes are much higher than for any other young girl of the time. Obeying her heart can literally mean her death. And the only way to survive is to learn how to scheme.
Ficklin's vibrant and intriguing storytelling and O'Connor's soft, elegant narration blend perfectly into a wonderful listen.
Queen of Someday is the first in a trilogy and is just the beginning of story. I can't wait for the sequel to find out more how sweet, young Sophie becomes Empress Catherine, one of the greatest rulers of all time.
Another pleasant treat is the note at the end where Ficklin owns up to "making something up" in relation to Catherine's story. She is unapologetic about the liberties she has taken in fictionalizing the story. I found, as I think many readers will, that reading this fanciful account makes me want to read more about the real Catherine. Considering that this is a great read for teens, that aspect makes me want to give the book 6 or 7 stars. Because what a wonderful thing to make teens interested in history.
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- Elizabeth L.
- 12-19-14
A fictional back story of Catherine the Great
If you could sum up Queen of Someday in three words, what would they be?
majestic, scheming, royal
What about Elan O'Connor’s performance did you like?
I truly enjoy listening to Ms. O'Connor's work. This is the second book by her I have listened to and she is wonderful. The emotion that she showed in this book was spot on. The tension between Sophie and her mother and Sophie and the Empress was tangible. You could really feel what was happening.
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Queen of Someday is the quasi fictional back story of Catherine the Great. Ms. Ficklin paints a picture of Russia during the time of the Empress and you really feel like you are there. As with other stories about royalty, here you learn that sometimes marriage is more about alliances than love. I would love to see what happens next in the Stolen Empire Series.
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- Jaclyn679
- 02-01-21
Amazing
A great story with adventure and great romance! I was totally surprised by the plot twist! Brilliantly written and a very worthwhile listen!
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- LilMissMolly
- 11-30-14
Outstanding Story of a German Princess
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Queen of Someday is a wonderful story filled with action, intrigue and romance. I've always enjoyed historical romance, but I also enjoy a good action and adventure novel. This book is the perfect blend of my two favorite genres together, which is quite the accomplishment that few authors even attempt.
The story centers around Sophie, a German Princess whose family has fallen on hard times. She is invited to Russia's Imperial Court by Empress Elizabeth as a potential bride for her handsome and hot tempered nephew, Peter. From the opening scenes of the book, Sophie experiences an attempt on her life when she is en route to St. Petersburg (and such attempts do not cease once she arrives). Not to be thwarted by a bunch of bandits, Sophie single handedly out runs and eventually defends herself against the thieves. She is smart, intelligent, and quick witted - like all good heroines should be.
Elan O'Connor did an excellent job narrating. Her narration flows naturally at an even and excellent pace. She was easy to listen to, having differing voices for all characters, and really contributed to my enjoyment of the book.
Simply put, Queen of Someday is one of the best books I've listened to all year!
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- J. Hooligan @ Platypire Reviews
- 01-06-16
4 Platypires
I picked up this audiobook because I was given the sequels to review, and it was only a couple dollars with the whispersync deal. I've read this series before, when they were first released on ebook, and I really enjoyed it. So I was excited to have a chance to get immersed in this world again with the audio version.
The first thing I noticed was the accents, and I was a little disappointed. Not that Elan O'Connor was bad, because besides this point I had no other issues with her. I just expected more German/Russian accents in a story that takes place in Russia about a Prussian princess than none at all. I've heard it said that the British accent is more professional, which is likely why it was used, and I think that's bullplop.
Just like the first time I read it, I had a hard time putting this book down. And I didn't have to, because it's an audiobook I downloaded on to my phone with the audible app so I could literally listen to it all day long. Which I did. And it was glorious.
The parts that annoyed me the first time didn't bother me as much this time. Perhaps because I already knew what to expect? Also, I cackled again at the end. Because it was fabulous and wonderful and I loved it so much.
Anyway, highly recommend this book. It's pretty awesome! And the audible is good too, if you don't mind your Russian Empresses talking in a posh British accent and whatnot.
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- Aly P
- 03-27-20
Different than I thought it would be
I should say, I'm not a history buff and no nothing about Queen Catharine, so all this was new to me. It was sadder than I thought it would be, Sophie is being forced into a marriage to an awful prince who is sadistic and crazy. Plus her mom treats her like a means to an end and doesn't seem to truly care about Sophie's well being. I was happy that she had Alexander and Sergei as friends and allies to lean on. I thought the romance was going to be different <spoiler>I definitely thought she would be with Sergei and not Alexander</spoiler> but it was still sweet.
The ending was sad and not what I hoped for, but I did admire Sophie's cunning plan and that she's sticking up for herself.
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