Royal Monastic: Princess Ileana of Romania

Royal Monastic: A Biography of Princess Ileana of Romania

Discover the inspiring life of Princess Ileana of Romania. Her story is a blend of duty, sacrifice, and faith. She endured two world wars and a communist takeover, yet her Orthodox faith guided her. Later, as Mother Alexandra, she founded the Monastery of the Transfiguration in Pennsylvania. Her life is a beacon of faith and holiness. 

Author: Bev. Cooke

Bev. Cooke, a seasoned writer since 1989, specializes in young adult literature. She has authored three YA books, including "Royal Monastic." Her works are published by Ancient Faith Publishing and Orca Book Publishers. She lives in Victoria, BC, with her family and cat, Sam. 

Praise for Royal Monastic

"Royal Monastic" is a comprehensive and enjoyable read. It highlights Princess Ileana's virtues of love, suffering, and self-sacrifice. Readers will appreciate her life during modern history's troubled times. The book is a portal into Eastern European life and a history worth reading. 

Book Details

• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Author: Bev. Cooke
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 200
• Dimensions: 6 X 9 inches
• Publisher: Ancient Faith Publishing 

About the Author: Bev. Cooke has been writing for publication since 1989. Her first love is writing for young adults, and she has three YA books on the market: Keeper of the Light, a historical novel about St. Macrina the Elder, and Royal Monastic, a biography of Mother Alexander (Princess Ileana of Romania), both published by Ancient Faith Publishing. Feral, an edgy mainstream novel, was released by Orca Book Publishers. Additionally, she has two published Akathists – Akathist to the Theotokos, Healer of Hardened Hearts and Akathist to St. Mary of Egypt. Bev. and her husband live in Victoria, BC​, Canada​, where they enjoy two seasons: wet and road construction. They have two adult children, are enslaved by the amazing follow-you-around-like-he's-a-puppy-dog Sam the cat​,​ and attend All Saints of Alaska OCA parish.