title: The Royal Nanny: A Novel
author:  Karen Harper 
description: From cozy firesides of country houses to glittering halls of ancestral estates, Karen Harper gives the reader unprecedented access to a world of monarchs. Told through the eyes of an endearing narrator, THE ROYAL NANNY is a gem, revealing that those forgotten in history are often the true treasures. (Erika Robuck, national bestselling author of HEMINGWAY'S GIRL)<br /><br />Peels back the decades and pulls aside a protective veil of secrecy, helping us understand the forebears of Queen Elizabeth II, including her father, King George VI, of The Kings Speech fame. A compulsive, page-turning read that reveals both the gilt and the tarnish of the British Royal Crown. (Sandra Byrd, author of Mist of Midnight)<br /><br />Fans of Downton Abbey will devour this vivid tale of one nannys unwavering love and sacrifices endured for the sake of the royal children in her care. Full of emotion and heart, Lala redefines the meaning of motherhood while Harper gives us a behind-the-scenes look into the Royals. (Rene Rosen, author of While Collar Girl)<br /><br />...Beautifully depicts the world of the royal family through the eyes of a kind, loving woman who devoted her life to her young charges...It is the loving manner in which she explores the relationship between Lala and the children...that sweeps readers away. Harper at her best. (Kathe Robin, <i>RT Book Reviews</i>)<br /><br />This is a beautifully told novel of a woman who was surrounded by all the glitz and glamour of royalty but remained unaffected...Readers will greatly admire the protagonist while learning about the quirks of the royal family and the events that shook the world in the early 20th century. (Historical Novel Society)
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  **PRAISE FOR SANDRA BYRD**
  
   **LADY OF A THOUSAND TREASURES**
  
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  “A thousand treasures for a reader indeed! Sandra Byrd’s new, highly-
  anticipated novel presents a determined, realistic heroine to care for and to
  root for. An amazing cast of characters and Victorian settings pull the reader
  right into the story. And an appealing hero is ripe for redemption. I became
  happily lost in this compelling, lovely book.”
  
  >  **KAREN HARPER** , _New York Times_ bestselling author of _The Royal Nanny_
  
  “Eleanor Sheffield is desperate to save the family business. Skilled in
  valuing antiques and separating the authentic from the fraudulent, she must
  search for clues—and her heart—to decide whom to trust. Is her old love
  telling the truth or currying her favor for his own selfish ends? _Lady of a
  Thousand Treasures_ delivers mystery, romance, and suspense in a well-
  researched Victorian setting.”
  
  >  **JULIE KLASSEN** , bestselling autho