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    A Princess Prays
    A Princess Prays
    A Princess Prays
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    A Princess Prays

    By Barbara Cartland

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    Heir to the throne of Valdina, beautiful Attila vows two things -- to do everything in her power to return her beloved sick father, King Sigismund, to health and to find true love.
    But it seems that her stepmother, the scheming and selfish Queen Margit has other ideas for her future. Desperate to marry her as quickly as possible to Prince Otto, a young man with a shadowy past, Queen Margit's eyes are set firmly on the throne for herself. And it seems she will stop at nothing to get her own way and rule Valdina alone.
    Turning to Father Jozsef, her childhood mentor, for help Attila agrees to go on a pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. Janos, not only to avoid Prince Otto, but also to pray for the King's speedy recovery. Guided by the spirit of her mother and the unconditional love of Father Jozsef, she also fervently prays that she will find a man to love worthy of her royal blood.
    In a journey filled with spiritual insights, adventure and great sadness, Attila comes to realise the true meaning of love when a handsome stranger awakens in her feelings that she has only dreamt of.
    But will the happiness she finds be snatched from her as Attila bravely returns home? Will she be forced into a loveless, but politically astute marriage? Or will true love protect her from the dangers surrounding her?
    One thing is for certain life in Valdina will ever be the same again as love battles to overcome the difficulties of royal duty and the intrigues of Queen Margit.
    If you like Downton Abbey you will love Barbara Cartland
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBarbara Cartland Ebooks ltd
    Release dateAug 14, 2012
    ISBN9781908303837
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      A Princess Prays - Barbara Cartland

      A PRINCESS PRAYS

      Father Jozsef did not make a move to accompany her as Attila ran across the garden and up the steps into the Chapel.

      As she expected there were flowers on the altar and in every window and the air was filled with the fragrance of incense.

      Also there was something Attila had never found in any other Church.

      It was an atmosphere of holiness, which at the same time seemed to pulsate with a life force.

      It could only have come from God Himself.

      Attila sank down on her knees in front of the altar and although Father Jozsef was not with her she knew he was blessing her.

      She prayed fervently,

      ‘Please God restore my Papa to good health. He is so needed here in Valdina and there is no one to take his place.’

      She paused and bowed her head low as if she was pleading with God to hear her prayer.

      ‘Let me find love. The true love Papa and Mama had for each other which they always believed came from You. I have no wish to be married, except to a man who loves me as a woman not as a Princess and I will love him for himself and for no other reason.’

      Her voice dropped as she begged,

      ‘Help me, God, please help me, because I cannot manage my life without You.’

      A PRINCESS PRAYS

      BARBARA CARTLAND

      www.barbaracartland.com

      Copyright © 2008 by Cartland Promotions

      First published on the internet in December 2008 by Barbaracartland.com

      The characters and situations in this book are entirely imaginary and bear no relation to any real person or actual happening.

      This book is sold subject to the condition that it shall not, by way of trade or otherwise, be lent, resold, hired out or otherwise circulated without the publisher’s prior consent.

      No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronically or mechanically, including photocopying, recording or any information storage or retrieval, without the prior permission in writing from the publisher.

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      THE BARBARA CARTLAND PINK COLLECTION

      Barbara Cartland was the most prolific bestselling author in the history of the world. She was frequently in the Guinness Book of Records for writing more books in a year than any other living author. In fact her most amazing literary feat was when her publishers asked for more Barbara Cartland romances, she doubled her output from 10 books a year to over 20 books a year, when she was 77.

      She went on writing continuously at this rate for 20 years and wrote her last book at the age of 97, thus completing 400 books between the ages of 77 and 97.

      Her publishers finally could not keep up with this phenomenal output, so at her death she left 160 unpublished manuscripts, something again that no other author has ever achieved.

      Now the exciting news is that these 160 original unpublished Barbara Cartland books are ready for publication and they will be published by Barbaracartland.com exclusively on the internet, as the web is the best possible way to reach so many Barbara Cartland readers around the world.

      The 160 books will be published monthly and will be numbered in sequence.

      The series is called the Pink Collection as a tribute to Barbara Cartland whose favourite colour was pink and it became very much her trademark over the years.

      The Barbara Cartland Pink Collection is published only on the internet. Log on to www.barbaracartland.com to find out how you can purchase the books monthly as they are published, and take out a subscription that will ensure that all subsequent editions are delivered to you by mail order to your home.

      If you do not have access to a computer you can write for information about the Pink Collection to the following address :

      Barbara Cartland.com Ltd.

      240 High Road,

      Harrow Weald,

      Harrow

      HA3 7BB

      United Kingdom.

      Telephone & fax: +44 (0)20 8863 2520

      Titles in this series

      These titles are currently available for download. For more information please see the Where to buy page at the end of this book

      The Cross Of Love

      Love In The Highlands

      Love Finds The Way

      The Castle Of Love

      Love Is Triumphant

      Stars In The Sky

      The Ship Of Love

      A Dangerous Disguise

      Love Became Theirs

      Love Drives In

      Sailing To Love

      The Star Of Love

      Music Is The Soul Of Love

      Love In The East

      Theirs To Eternity

      A Paradise On Earth

      Love Wins In Berlin

      In Search Of Love

      Love Rescues Rosanna

      A Heart In Heaven

      The House Of Happiness

      Royalty Defeated By Love

      The White Witch

      They Sought Love

      Love Is The Reason For Living

      They Found Their Way To Heaven

      Learning To Love

      Journey To Happiness

      A Kiss In The Desert

      The Heart Of Love

      The Richness Of Love

      For Ever And Ever

      An Unexpected Love

      Saved By An Angel

      Touching The Stars

      Seeking Love

      Journey To Love

      The Importance Of Love

      Love By The Lake

      A Dream Come True

      The King Without A Heart

      The Waters Of Love

      Danger To The Duke

      A Perfect Way To Heaven

      Follow Your Heart

      In Hiding

      Rivals For Love

      A Kiss From The Heart

      Lovers In London

      This Way To Heaven

      THE LATE DAME BARBARA CARTLAND

      Barbara Cartland, who sadly died in May 2000 at the grand age of ninety eight, remains one of the world’s most famous romantic novelists.  With worldwide sales of over one billion, her outstanding 723 books have been translated into thirty six different languages, to be enjoyed by readers of romance globally.

      Writing her first book ‘Jigsaw’ at the age of 21, Barbara became an immediate bestseller.  Building upon this initial success, she wrote continuously throughout her life, producing bestsellers for an astonishing 76 years.  In addition to Barbara Cartland’s legion of fans in the UK and across Europe, her books have always been immensely popular in the USA.  In 1976 she achieved the unprecedented feat of having books at numbers 1 & 2 in the prestigious B. Dalton Bookseller bestsellers list.

      Although she is often referred to as the ‘Queen of Romance’, Barbara Cartland also wrote several historical biographies, six autobiographies and numerous theatrical plays as well as books on life, love, health and cookery.  Becoming one of Britain's most popular media personalities and dressed in her trademark pink, Barbara spoke on radio and television about social and political issues, as well as making many public appearances.

      In 1991 she became a Dame of the Order of the British Empire for her contribution to literature and her work for humanitarian and charitable causes.

      Known for her glamour, style, and vitality Barbara Cartland became a legend in her own lifetime.  Best remembered for her wonderful romantic novels and loved by millions of readers worldwide, her books remain treasured for their heroic heroes, plucky heroines and traditional values.  But above all, it was Barbara Cartland’s overriding belief in the positive power of love to help, heal and improve the quality of life for everyone that made her truly unique.

      It is my firm belief that anyone who prays fervently and sincerely from the heart and soul will always be listened to.

      Barbara Cartland

      CHAPTER ONE

      1798

      Princess Attila walked into the Palace and up the stairs as she was heading for her father’s bedroom.

      The King had not been at all well for several weeks and she knew he would be very pleased with the first wild strawberries she had found.

      Every day she tried to find something different to take to him.

      When he could not walk into his garden which he enjoyed – the garden, she said, had to come to him.

      The Palace was very ancient as it had been in the possession of the Kings of Valdina for over three hundred years.

      A few modern improvements had been made when Attila’s mother was alive, but they had found it easier to leave things as they were.

      As far as her father was concerned he was always very comfortable.

      Sadly, his new wife, Attila’s stepmother, had very different ideas. As Queen Margit she was quite determined to make an impression not only on the people of Valdina, but also on their neighbours.

      The Royal Family of Hungary, however, were not very interested in the smaller countries on their borders, which Queen Margit found infuriating as she wished to move in grand Royal circles.

      Princess Attila was content to ride the magnificent horses her father had brought from Hungary.

      She was not in the least concerned whether she was invited to balls and Social functions at the Hungarian Palace.

      As she walked towards her father’s suite she was deep in thought.

      She could not help feeling that it would be a mistake, whilst he was not feeling well, for her stepmother to continue entertaining as many people as she had in the last few months.

      She gave luncheons, dinner parties and receptions almost every day.

      If a visitor of any importance appeared in Valdina, she insisted on being notified and then she would invite everyone within driving distance to come to the Palace.

      The majority of the Queen’s friends boasted titles of Social importance and were therefore usually middle-aged or ancient.

      Attila was always polite to them and yet she often mused it would be more amusing if some young people of her own age were invited.

      She was eighteen and having been an only child she did find her life lonely at times.

      As soon as her father had married again things changed as the new Queen was extremely particular about who was entertained at the Palace.

      I consider those middle class people, that you insist are so interesting, to be of no Social importance, she said severely to Attila, thus, I have no intention of entertaining them!

      But the young men of their family are outstanding athletes, the Princess protested. They have not only won all the races held in the country this year, but have a superb reputation, even in Hungary.

      I still have no intention of inviting them to sit round my dining room table, the Queen had retorted sharply.

      Attila wanted to argue the issue out with her father, but he was not well and she knew it might worry him.

      She therefore had to be content with watching the young men whom she admired from the Royal Box, and she thought they were rather disappointed at not being asked to the Palace.

      So were the athletes who came to the country from Moravia and Silesia, both countries on their borders.

      Because Valdina was not very large her own mother had always made a point of being friendly to their neighbours and gave them invitations whenever possible.

      Attila had now arrived at her father’s bedroom door and was just about to knock when she realised the door was slightly ajar.

      She could hear her stepmother speaking inside and for a moment Attila hesitated.

      She wondered if she should wait untill her father was alone before she joined him.

      But then she heard her stepmother saying,

      The sooner Attila is married off the better. I have invited Prince Otto of Dedregen to dinner next week.

      Attila stiffened as she heard her father reply slowly,

      I cannot remember him at all. But I thought I had heard something about him which was not particularly to his advantage.

      Queen Margit gave an affected little laugh.

      I think you must have been reading some of the salacious news they write in the newspapers, or listening to one of your more tiresome courtiers who always has something unpleasant to say about anyone of importance.

      I am certain I have heard something about Prince Otto, the King murmured frowning.

      Attila knew exactly what her father was trying to remember.

      There had been a scandal last year.

      It had been whispered amongst the Royal families that Prince Otto had seduced a young woman. She lived in an adjacent country and she was, Attila heard, attempting to sue him for refusing to marry her.

      It was said she had many letters in her possession from the Prince which were very incriminating.

      For weeks there had been a great deal of

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