Murder Most Royal

Murder Most Royal PDF Author: Jean Plaidy
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307345394
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 458

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One powerful king. Two tragic queens. In the court of Henry VIII, it was dangerous for a woman to catch the king’s eye. Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard were cousins. Both were beautiful women, though very different in temperament. They each learned that Henry’s passion was all-consuming–and fickle. Sophisticated Anne Boleyn, raised in the decadent court of France, was in love with another man when King Henry claimed her as his own. Being his mistress gave her a position of power; being his queen put her life in jeopardy. Her younger cousin, Catherine Howard, was only fifteen when she was swept into the circle of King Henry. Her innocence attracted him, but a past mistake was destined to haunt her. Painted in the rich colors of Tudor England, Murder Most Royal is a page-turning journey into the lives of two of the wives of the tempestuous Henry VIII. Look for the Reading Group Guide at the back of this book. Also available as an ebook.

Murder Most Royal

Murder Most Royal PDF Author: Jean Plaidy
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307345394
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 458

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Book Description
One powerful king. Two tragic queens. In the court of Henry VIII, it was dangerous for a woman to catch the king’s eye. Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard were cousins. Both were beautiful women, though very different in temperament. They each learned that Henry’s passion was all-consuming–and fickle. Sophisticated Anne Boleyn, raised in the decadent court of France, was in love with another man when King Henry claimed her as his own. Being his mistress gave her a position of power; being his queen put her life in jeopardy. Her younger cousin, Catherine Howard, was only fifteen when she was swept into the circle of King Henry. Her innocence attracted him, but a past mistake was destined to haunt her. Painted in the rich colors of Tudor England, Murder Most Royal is a page-turning journey into the lives of two of the wives of the tempestuous Henry VIII. Look for the Reading Group Guide at the back of this book. Also available as an ebook.

A Respectable Trade

A Respectable Trade PDF Author: Philippa Gregory
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743272544
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 512

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Entering into an arranged marriage with an aspiring merchant in 1787 Bristol, Frances Scott is discouraged by her slavery-dependent lifestyle and unexpectedly falls for African slave and former Yoruba priest Mehuru. By the author of The Other Boleyn Girl. Reprint. 75,000 first printing.

The Needle in the Blood

The Needle in the Blood PDF Author: Sarah Bower
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402265921
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 542

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His lust for power gave him everything. But it might cost him the love of his life. The Bishop hired her for a simple job: embroider a tapestry. It is an enormous work, a cloth trophy of the conquest of England. But her skill with a needle and thread is legendary. It would be uncomplicated. She plans to kill him as soon as she gets the chance. He and his brother, William the Conqueror, murdered her King and destroyed her world. Revenge, pure and clean. It would be simple. But neither planned to fall desperately in love. As the two become hopelessly entangled, friends become enemies, enemies become lovers, and nothing in life—or the tapestry—is what it seems. An unlikely love story born of passion and intensity, crafted by critically acclaimed historical novelist Sarah Bower,The Needle in the Blood is a "story of love, war, and the tangled truth of England's birth." Praise for Sarah Bower's Sins of the House of Borgia "Sizzling."—USA Today "The sheer grandeur of the papal and Ferrara courts and the spectacle of the Borgia and Ferrara siblings' rivalries and revenges form a glittering take on one of the most notorious families of the Italian Renaissance."—Publisher's Weekly "Bower brilliantly merges history with politics and convincing characters to draw readers into a lush and colorful tapestry of Renaissance life...This powerful piece of fiction ranks with some of the finest of the genre."—RT Book Reviews

My Theodosia

My Theodosia PDF Author: Anya Seton
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1444788299
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 357

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A compelling romance and portrayal of a fascinating figure in American history, from the bestselling author of Katherine. Theodosia is the daughter of Aaron Burr, Vice President of the United States serving under Thomas Jefferson. She is unwaveringly devoted to her father and he worships her. But his arrogant ambitions force her to choose between the man he insists she marry and the young soldier she truly loves. These same ambitions set in motion a chain of events that will end in treason and tragedy. Based on meticulous research, Anya Seton's first novel, originally published in 1941, captures all the drama of the short life of Theodosia Burr (1783-1813).

The Titans

The Titans PDF Author: John Jakes
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 145325594X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 681

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The Kent family faces internal clashes as the Civil War ignites—from the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of North and South. In the hellish years of the Civil War, the Kent family faces its greatest trials yet. Louis, the devious son of the late Amanda Kent, is in control of the dynasty—and of its seemingly inevitable collapse. His cousin Jephtha Kent, meanwhile, backs the abolitionist cause, while his sons remain devoted Southerners. As the country fractures around the Kents, John Jakes introduces characters that include some of the most famous Americans of this defining era. Spanning the full breadth of the Civil War—from the brutal frontlines in the South to the political tangle in Washington—The Titans chronicles two struggles for identity: the country’s and the Kents’. This ebook features an illustrated biography of John Jakes including rare images from the author’s personal collection.

The Agincourt Bride

The Agincourt Bride PDF Author: Joanna Hickson
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007446985
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 499

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Book Description
The best-selling novel about the queen who founded the Tudor dynasty. ‘A bewitching first novel...alive with historical detail’ Good Housekeeping.

Vagabond (The Grail Quest, Book 2)

Vagabond (The Grail Quest, Book 2) PDF Author: Bernard Cornwell
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007338791
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 23

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The eagerly anticipated follow-up to the bestselling Harlequin, this is the second instalment in Bernard Cornwell's Grail Quest series.

The Follies of the King

The Follies of the King PDF Author: Jean Plaidy
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 140701143X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 432

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Passions run high and play out at court in this glorious depiction of Edward II's reign from multi-million copy and international bestselling author Jean Plaidy. Perfect for readers of Philippa Gregory. 'Jean Plaidy conveys the texture of various patches of the past with such rich complexity' -- Guardian 'Jean Plaidy's books are a celebration of women's spirit throughout history' -- Daily Express 'Outstanding' -- Vanity Fair 'I am thoroughly enjoying this Plantagenet series and am making my way through them all savouring each page' -- ***** Reader review 'An excellent read - hard to put down' -- ***** Reader review 'Brilliant as always' -- ***** Reader review 'A book you cannot put down' -- ***** Reader review ************************************************************************************** Edward the Second's first act on coming to the throne is to recall Piers Gaveston from exile, and the new king's devotion to the shrewd and avaricious young man soon becomes a scandal. It is assumed that when Edward marries one of the most beautiful princesses in Europe his inclinations will change, but nothing can make him swerve from his attachment to Gaveston, who is clearly making the most of royal favour. The new Queen Isabella, accustomed to adulation, is bitterly humiliated; and she is not a woman to forget or forgive. With the country in turmoil the king is making enemies throughout the land, and he fails to see that the most deadly of these is his queen.

The People's Queen

The People's Queen PDF Author: Vanora Bennett
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780007930425
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

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The Tudor Crown

The Tudor Crown PDF Author: Joanna Hickson
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0008139741
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 425

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‘An intriguing tale, told with confidence’ The Times