The Queen's Curse is the 30th novel in the Charmed novel series and is written by Emma Harrison.
This novel takes place between Season 6 Episode 4 "The Power of Three Blondes" and Season 6 Episode 11 "Witchstock".
Summary
- While trouble brews, a ring is placed—
- But evil may have hidden its face.
- A perfect prince and love's true tale…
- Show the secrets; we must not fail!
Paige has finally met her Prince Charming. Funny, smart, sweet, and beyond good-looking, Colin is fantastic. By the time he's gotten her phone number, Paige is completely smitten. And he isn't evil, which is definitely a plus. In fact, he seems pretty much perfect. After just a few dates, Colin asks Paige to marry him—and she accepts. The last thing she expects to find out is that not only is Colin really a prince—of a magical kingdom no less—but he's already engaged!
So what else is Prince Perfect hiding? Apparently that there are major dark forces gathering to overtake his kingdom, Tarsina, thereby upsetting the balance of good and evil in the world. The only way Colin can save his realm is to marry a magical being by his twenty-fifth birthday. Which is next week. Enter Paige—and exit Corrine, Colin's real true love. When Leo confirms all this with the Elders, the Charmed Ones kick into high gear. It's off to Tarsina, but will there be a royal wedding… or a royal disaster?
Characters
Major
- Piper Halliwell: The eldest sister with the powers of Molecular Immobilization and Molecular Combustion.
- Phoebe Halliwell: The middle sister with the powers of Premonition, Levitation, and Empathy.
- Paige Matthews: The youngest half-sister with the powers of Telekinetic Orbing and Orbing.
- Leo Wyatt: The Charmed Ones' Whitelighter and Piper's husband. He has the powers of Orbing and Healing.
Support
- Prince Colin: Crown Prince of Tarsina, who wishes to marry Paige in order to save his kingdom. He has the power of Illusion Casting.
- King Philip III: Colin's father and King of Tarsina.
- Queen Ramona: Colin's mother and devious Queen of Tarsina. She has the power of Sleep Induction.
- Sinjin: A loyalist of the Tarsinian curse and Ramona's brother. He had the power of Advanced Telekinesis.
- Corinne Van Den Pelt: Colin's lover. She was originally sent by the Loyalists to seduce the prince, but ultimately fell in love with him herself.
- Luka: The royal guard captain who is tasked with watching Paige's bedchamber.
Minor
- Wyatt Halliwell: Piper and Leo's son. He has powers beyond everyone's comprehension.
- Richmond Van Den Pelt: Corinne's father and Colin's teacher.
- Marjorie: The royal dresser who designs Paige's wedding gown. Her powers included Conjuration and Telekinesis.
- Misha: Corinne's ill grandmother, and a witch. She gave her Wiccan powers to her granddaughter. Her active power was Photokinesis.
- Jonathan: The carriage driver who escorts Colin and the sisters to the castle.
- Diana: A young girl who asks Paige whether she is the Princess-to-be.
- Paulo Pantina: The royal florist.
- Tristan: A child running with his brother on the streets.
- Michael: A child running with his brother on the streets.
- Marissa: A maid.
- Mrs. Van Den Pelt: Richmond's wife and Corinne's mother.
Mentioned
- Artemis Marcus: The bad-mannered artist Paige is currently temping for.
- 20th Century Queen: The Queen of that generation, who placed the curse on her kingdom.
- Cinderella: A fairytale character whom Phoebe donned once.
- The Evil Enchantress: One of Paige's past lives.
Magical Notes
Groups
The Loyalists
- A group of rebellion who hope to enact the Tarsinian curse and kill all non-magical inhabitants.
Spells
To Reveal the Evil Within
- Magic forces far and wide,
Enchant these so those can't hide.
Allow this witch to use therein
So she can reveal the evil within.
To Transfer a Witch's Power
- What's mine is yours.
My power is thine.
Let my magic cross the line.
I offer up my gift to share.
Send my powers through the air.
To End the Queen's Curse
- Pile up all of the Queen's items, light then on fire then form a circle and chant the spell:
- Curse of evil, born of fear,
no longer will you settle here.
We call upon our ancient power
in this ancient, bleakest hour.
Expel this evil, expel the night.
Bring us peace, bring the light.
Powers
- Orbing: Used by Paige and Leo.
- Premonition: Used by Phoebe to predict the curse's coming.
- Empathy: Used by Phoebe to sense the citizens' fears.
- Conjuration: Used by Marjorie to create designs for Paige's wedding gown.
- Sleep Induction: Used by Queen Ramona to hypnotize Paige.
- Molecular Combustion: Used by Piper to fight off the loyalists and kill Sinjin.
- Illusion Casting: Used by Colin to trick a guard.
- Photokinesis: Used by Corinne to attack Queen Ramona.
- Levitation: Used by Phoebe to catch a floating balloon.
- Telekinesis: Used by Marjorie to move a chair to Paige.
- Advanced Telekinesis: Used by Sinjin to send several of his men out of his room.
Notes and Trivia
Bloopers and Glitches
- Leo and Piper are still together; Leo was never an Elder.
- No mention of Chris.