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I was not disappointed and now i cant wait for the next book in this series. This stylish, original story is perfectly suited to a wonderfully constructed world. The first in an alternate fantasy series where vampires, werewolves, and goblins rule london. God save the queen by kate locke never enough books. Jul 03, 2012 god save the queen ebook written by kate locke. Xandra vardan is a member of the royal guard in an alternate britain where the aristocracy includes vampires and werewolves, and queen victoriathe first vampire to take the thronereigns. Before writing fiction full time she worked as cook, a journalist and in a photo finishing lab where she saw enough pictures of naked people to rival hugh hefner. Aspects of god save the queen are interesting, such the differences between the werewolves, vampires and goblins. The undead matriarch of a britain where the aristocracy is made up of werewolves and vampires, where goblins live. Smiths earliest novels were paranormal romances in an historical setting, written under the name kathryn smith. But the setting lacks real depth, the london as described is tiny and rather shallow, the characters are, notwithstanding xandra, carboard cutouts. Kate locke has always enjoyed making things up a trait that often got her into trouble as a child, but by which she enjoys making a living.
God save the queen by kate locke coffeeshopreader book. God save the queen by kate locke, 9780316196123, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Like many halvies, she serves the vampiric and were aristos that rule the county, in her case as a royal guard and one of the royal guards best. Then, the day after having her gall bladder removed again, cant make this stuff up, kate got the call that orbit books her dream publisher for god save the queen had made an offer.
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Its like an alternate london, thats got modern aspects mixed with victorian. The story took a little at the start before it started to pull me in but when it did, i couldnt put it down. God save the queen ebook by kate locke rakuten kobo. Welcome to alternate britain, the year is 2012 and victoria is still on the throne, god save the people. During off hours kate often screeches along to rock band being a rock star was her second career choice if the writing thing didnt work out, watches bbc america, or plays with makeup. Buy a cheap copy of god save the queen book by kate locke.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This acclaimed book by kate locke is available at in several formats for your ereader. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. God save the queen isbn 9780316196123 pdf epub kate. From the world building to the gothicchic fashion down to the mysteries unlocked, klocke is relentless and aims to keep you in your seat until youre done with the story. God save the queen the immortal empire book 1 kindle edition by kate locke. Queen v, happens to be a vampire and her monarchy is made up of vampires, weres, goblin, halvies and humans. The first in an alternate fantasy series where vampires, werewolves, and goblins rule. Carried along by enchanting alexandra vardan youll enjoy every minute of adventure and mystery. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. God save the queen by kate locke, book 1 of the immortal empire series xandra is a halfvampire, her father a vampire and her mother one of the courtesan carriers of the plagued genes.
God save the queen by kate locke, 9780356501437, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Fortunately, that book about a british pop band is lost. Her agent thought they could sell it kate wasnt certain. In this world, being part of the nobility means being infected with the plague sideeffects include undeath, hysteria is the popular. Head on over to goodreads and youll see that there are two different covers to this book. When not experimenting with new hair colours, kate likes to hang out with her husband who, while not from england, can do a pretty convincing accent. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Read god save the queen by kate locke available from rakuten kobo. Oct 27, 2015 kate locke is a shameless anglophile who wrote her first book at age 12.
God save the queen by kate locke by sb sarah mar 1, 2014 at 1. Publishers weekly on god save the queen will leave readers breathless. God save the queen by kate locke overdrive rakuten. Queen victoria is the undead matriarch of a britain where the aristocracy is made up of werewolves and vampires, where goblins live underground, and where mothers know better than to let their children out after dark. Apr 30, 2017 god save the queen is junk, but its fun junk.
God save the queen is an arresting first book to kate locke s incredible and unconventional new steampunk series. Review of god save the queen by kate locke violin in a void. God save the queen kate locke paperback musicmagpie store. It reads sort of like a janet evanovich novel, not terribly wellwritten but entertaining because of some interesting characters and narrative possibilities. The universe created is a nice twist to all the vampire and paranormal stories lurking about as of late. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. God save the queen by kate locke i was really intrigued and excited about the action and character interactions in god save. Im about to run off to buy the second book available on audible. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read god save the queen. Fortunately, that book about a british pop band is lost forever. Kate locke is author of the immortal empire series, an urban fantasy, alternate history novel trilogy featuring vampires under the reign of queen victoria. God save the queen is a perfect example of why one should never judge a book by its cover.
One shows a saucy looking redheaded woman in a vaguely steampunk type outfit, the other shows a stylized skull and crown. God save the queen isbn 9780316196123 pdf epub kate locke. Locke has built the world up fantastically, youre intrigued to know more about it and what to see more of it. Listen to god save the queen audiobook by kate locke. The national anthem god save our gracious queen, long live our noble queen, god save the queen. God save the queen has an original and unique world thats intriguing and complex enough without being too complex that its confusing. Kate locke is a shameless anglophile who wrote her first book at age 12. Alert all library locations are closed until further notice. She loves history, the paranormal, horror and sparkly things.