A Queen's Match
by Katharine McGee
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In this breathtaking sequel to the national bestseller A Queen's Game, the love lives of three princesses are hopelessly entangled. Hearts will be broken, friendships betrayed, secrets revealed . . . and when it's all over, Europe's monarchies will never be the same.
Hél¨ne d'Orléans, exiled princess of France, was forced to break off her engagement to Prince Eddy because of a mistake from her past. But she's determined to win him back, even if it means pretending to court another prince.
Alix of Hesse is desperately in love with Prince Nicholas of Russia and promises to wait for him, no matter how long it takes. But what happens when her grandmother Queen Victoria introduces a new suitor . . . one who makes Alix question her heart?
May of Teck isn't even looking for love, just a crown--and now, after all her scheming, she might finally have found a way to marry Prince Eddy. So why can't she stop thinking about his younger brother, George?
In this stunning conclusion to the duology that began with A Queen's Game, Katharine McGee offers an intimate portrayal of a near-forgotten moment in royal history: a story of agonizing loss, of impossible choices, and of love--and hope--that defied the odds.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780593710746
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Authors
- Katharine McGee
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
- Published Date
- November 4, 2025
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 400
- Physical Info
- 1.5 in H x 8.3 in L x 5.8 in W (1.05 lb)
Thank you to Get Underlined for the free book. These opinions are my own.This duology is an utterly delightful mix of historical fiction with the feel of a modern reality TV dating show. As a reader, I was constantly wondering which of the women would "win" the crown and how. But as a reader who especially loves romance, I was hoping for ahppily ever afters. And I knew that might just not be what actually had happened.She managed to make each of the three primary young women feel authentic and relatable. Their relationships and their heart breaks all resonated. And I constantly remembered just how young these women really were.Between reading the first book and this sequel, I actually looked up the history. So I knew how each woman's story would ultimately conclude. (I could not wait a year for this one to release.) But I still found myself so interested in their journey. This duology does a wonderful job of making history and historical figures real.The author's note at the conclusion was excellent in clarifying which parts are confirmed versus which parts she took liberty with for the sake of telling a fantastic story.
I loved this duology but it didn’t exactly have the happy ending I had hoped for in one way. It had a meeting I wanted though and even if that didn’t pan out how I hoped either, I’m glad it happened! This was a very satisfying read and I highly recommend both books!
In this conclusion to a Gilded Age royal duology, three princesses—Hélène, Alix, and May—navigate love, duty, and ambition amid the pressures of royal expectations and forbidden desires. Full of drama and high stakes, this book gives an interesting twist on real events. It will appeal to fans of the “American Royals” series.Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
I thoroughly enjoyed every word, piece of history, tale, and story that was written in these two books. The history was one I had long forgotten, so I had a chance to catch up. The possible guesses as to what might have truly occurred were full of intrigue and hot details that I loved. Just an absolutely fantastic series!
You may know author Katharine McGee from her American Royals series. In A Queen’s Duet, she pulls her ensemble from real life aristocracy.The first book, A Queen’s Game introduced readers to Hélène, Alix and May as they navigate the British court and the whims of the indominable Queen Victoria. A Queen’s Match picks up immediately where its predecessor left off.The story is told from the alternating points of view of Alix (later known as Alexandra Feodorovna, the last Empress of Russia as the consort of Tsar Nicholas II); Hélène (a member of the deposed Orléans royal family of France and, by marriage to the head of a cadet branch of the Italian royal family, the Duchess of Aosta); and May (aka Mary of Teck was Queen of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Empress of India from 1910 to 1936).Though fictionalized, McGee does draw from true events.It’s imperative the books be read in order, as there are a lot of moving parts and multiple players. McGee’s writing is strong and each separate voice stands apart. The story moves quickly, and it’s easy to be invested in all three, very different women’s lives.A Queen’s Match is fast-moving read that offers up romance, scheming and emotion. The series is a great option for gifting for young adults and adult historical fiction fans as well.
