Eric Mason and Gary Nesbitt, leaders of SecurityCheck, Inc., have earned the job of a lifetime--testing the defenses of the Tower of London. The two Christians are hired to attempt a break-in to steal the Queen Mother's crown and see how well current security systems are working. With the help of computer expert Ann O'Brien, a new believer with a checkered past, they succeed in their mission--only to find themselves conned out of the priceless artifact. Now the team must steal back the crown or face long years in jail for pulling off the biggest heist in Britain's history.
Alexander Gardner, a former American mercenary-turned-artillery-colonel in Ranjit Singh's army,23 told a different story. Gardner had been just steps behind the prince when the structure collapsed, and his own men had stretchered the ...
A description of the origin of the crown jewels of England and their use in coronations.
On the history of Kohinoor diamond, the brightest jewel in the British crown.
Published on the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, this book tells the story of the royal inheritance of diamonds from the time of Queen Adelaide in the 1830s to Elizabeth II.
This text captures the magnificence of a collection of symbolic objects steeped in English history like no other: the crown jewels.
The Honours of Scotland tells the turbulent story of the Honours - Scotland's crown jewels - and the equally dramatic tale of the Stone of Destiny.Over the centuries, Scotland's monarchy experienced relentless conflict and shifts in power.
From jewelry of the highest quality and finest craftsmanship to gemstone-laden tiaras and diamond-encrusted swords, this accessible volume presents a visually stunning selection of diamonds from among the Royal Collection's awe-inspiring ...
"Best friends Millie and Jess look just like twins!
Presents the English monarchy's family-owned jewels and details the history of the collection.
Traces the history and background of crowns, brooches, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and tiaras owned by the Queen of England.