Author: Maurice Samuels
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 1541645464
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 384
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Fighting to reclaim the French crown for the Bourbons, the duchesse de Berry faces betrayal at the hands of one of her closest advisors in this dramatic history of power and revolution. The year was 1832, a cholera pandemic raged, and the French royal family was in exile, driven out by yet another revolution. From a drafty Scottish castle, the duchesse de Berry -- the mother of the eleven-year-old heir to the throne -- hatched a plot to restore the Bourbon dynasty. For months, she commanded a guerilla army and evaded capture by disguising herself as a man. But soon she was betrayed by her trusted advisor, Simon Deutz, the son of France's Chief Rabbi. The betrayal became a cause célèbre for Bourbon loyalists and ignited a firestorm of hate against France's Jews. By blaming an entire people for the actions of a single man, the duchess's supporters set the terms for the century of antisemitism that followed. Brimming with intrigue and lush detail, The Betrayal of the Duchess is the riveting story of a high-spirited woman, the charming but volatile young man who double-crossed her, and the birth of one of the modern world's most deadly forms of hatred. !--EndFragment--
Author: Jennifer J. Freyd
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674253973
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 244
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This book lays bare the logic of forgotten abuse. Psychologist Jennifer Freyd's breakthrough theory explaining this phenomenon shows how psychogenic amnesia not only happens but, if the abuse occurred at the hands of a parent or caregiver, is often necessary for survival. Freyd's book will give embattled professionals, beleaguered abuse survivors, and the confused public a new, clear understanding of the lifelong effects and treatment of child abuse.
Author: Avishai Margalit
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 067497395X
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 301
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“Seamlessly combines analytic rigor with personal memoir . . . its arguments are drawn from political history . . . Biblical commentary . . . novels and biographies.” (Amélie Rorty, Tufts University) Adultery, treason, and apostasy no longer carry the weight they once did. Yet we constantly see and hear stories of betrayal. Avishai Margalit argues that the tension between the ubiquity of betrayal and the loosening of its hold is a sign of the strain between ethics and morality, between thick and thin human relations. On Betrayal offers a philosophical account of thick human relations?relationships with friends, family, and core communities?through their pathology, betrayal. Judgments of betrayal often shift unreliably. A traitor to one side is a hero to the other. Yet the notion of what it means to betray is remarkably consistent across cultures and eras. Betrayal undermines thick trust, dissolving the glue that holds our most meaningful relationships together. On Betrayal is about ethics: what we owe to the people and groups that give us our sense of belonging. Drawing on literary, historical, and personal sources, Maraglit examines what our thick relationships are and should be and revives the long-discarded notion of fraternity. “Provocative and illuminating.” —Michael Walzer, Institute for Advanced Study “Witty and wise, precise and profound, On Betrayal is an easy but deep read: it sees life as it really is with all its turmoil.” —The Christian Century “The range of Margalit’s examples is astonishing. . . . He is much more knowledgeable about and comfortable with communities (and in communities) than most philosophers are, and so he is very good at recognizing when they go wrong.” —New York Review of Books
Author: Connie Berry
Publisher: Thorndike Press Large Print
ISBN: 9781420518047
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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"Autumn has come and gone on Scotland's Isle of Glenroth, and American antiques dealer Kate Hamilton returns reluctantly to the island where her husband died, determined to repair her relationship with his sister, proprietor of the island's luxe country house hotel. Kate has hardly unpacked when the next morning a body is found. The only clue to the killer's identity lies in a curiously embellished antique casket. When a much-loved local handyman is arrested, Kate teams up with a vacationing detective inspector from Suffolk, England, to unmask a killer determined to rewrite island history - and Kate's future." --
Author: C. A. Phipps
Publisher: Cheryl Phipps
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 655
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One crazy vendetta, a deadly book thief, and a secret society! The Cozy Cafe was their mom’s dream and the Finch sisters are determined to keep it alive, but this proves difficult when someone attempts to run them out of town. They can handle the snide comments and the petty reviews, but pinning a murder on them is a step too far. And that’s just the beginning of the sister’s nightmares! In this 3 book box set, you get: Sweet Saboteur Candy Corruption Mocha Mayhem As well as delicious recipes!
Author: Stephen R. Bown
Publisher: D & M Publishers
ISBN: 1926685717
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 266
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From 1792 to 1795, George Vancouver sailed the Pacific as the captain of his own expedition — and as an agent of imperial ambition. To map a place is to control it, and Britain had its eyes on America's Pacific coast. And map it Vancouver did. His voyage was one of history’s greatest feats of maritime daring, discovery, and diplomacy, and his marine survey of Hawaii and the Pacific coast was at its time the most comprehensive ever undertaken. But just two years after returning to Britain, the 40-year-old Vancouver, hounded by critics, shamed by public humiliation at the fists of an aristocratic sailor he had flogged, and blacklisted because of a perceived failure to follow the Admiralty’s directives, died in poverty, nearly forgotten. In this riveting and perceptive biography, historian Stephen Bown delves into the events that destroyed Vancouver’s reputation and restores his position as one of the greatest explorers of the Age of Discovery.
Author: C. A. Phipps
Publisher: Cheryl Phipps
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 215
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What does a bride-to-be and a killer have in common? When the friend responsible for getting Maddie her first baking job comes to visit, a mess of trouble follows her to town. It's going to take all Maddie's skills, a legacy from her grandad, to solve the crime. While that's not exactly a new thing, this level of vengeance is worse than anything she's encountered so far. Fortunately, she has her team of gal pals and a bossy cat on the case. Big Red, the large Maine coon, senses something is amiss from day one and he's on a one cat mission to track down the people messing with his family. Will her involvement in these crimes prove to Ethan yet again that Maddie's a walking disaster—and not exactly marriage material? The Maple Lane Mysteries are light, cozy mysteries featuring a quirky cat-loving bakery owner who discovers she’s a talented amateur sleuth. Other books in The Maple Lane Mysteries Sugar and Sliced - Maple Lane Prequel Book 1 Apple Pie and Arsenic Book 2 Bagels and Blackmail Book 3 Cookies and Chaos Book 4 Doughnuts and Disaster Book 5 Eclairs and Extortion Book 6 Fudge and Frenemies Book 7 Gingerbread and Gunshots Book 8 Honey Cake and Homicide - preorder now!
Author: Cheryl Phipps
Publisher: Cheryl Phipps
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 296
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Cara has a job she loves in a world she despises. Overlooked for career opportunities, despite being a good doctor, it is apparent that for some she is the wrong sex and color. Things might be changing, but she’s had enough. Enough of putting up with the condescension. Enough of being lonely. Enough of having no-one. When she gets a message from her ex, and once best friend, to say that his beloved Gran has passed away, she drops everything to be with him and his daughter. Is this an unselfish act, or is she hoping for something that can never be? Cheryl Phipps is a USA Today Bestselling author of contemporary romance and women’s fiction from beautiful Auckland, New Zealand. Married for forty-plus years (yes, they were high school sweethearts) to her own ‘the one’, and at the beck and call of a handful (or two) of grandchildren, she loves weaving sensual stories that celebrate love, family, and resilience, as well as delivering a heart-racing, happy ending, with a sprinkle of humor. When she's not writing, or spending time with her family, there is just enough space for a crazy mixed breed dog who stole her heart!
Author: Cheryl Phipps
Publisher: Cheryl Phipps
ISBN: 0995105235
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 493
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Money and power used to be enough. The Billionaire Knights negotiate the rocky terrain of love while running two prestigious companies. The five siblings are wealthy and powerful. Committed to their jobs, behind the doors of their San Francisco family homestead, all is not as perfect as it appears. When failure has never been an option, true love might be the riskiest business of all. "I really enjoyed this book. Fun, sexy read. Wonderfully written with strong characters. I want to read more from this author." ☆☆☆☆☆ Kim F "The characters were fun and likable and had great chemistry. I look forward to reading more books from this author." ☆☆☆☆☆ Katie Billionaire Knights: Restless Billionaire Ruthless Billionaire Reluctant Billionaire Reckless Billionaire Resident Billionaire
Author: C. A. Phipps
Publisher: Cheryl Phipps
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 158
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When is a witch not a witch? Jessica Lavender lived a mediocre life until she discovers she is a witch. After intense training Jess realizes that although she loves helping people, there is more to life than being a potion making store owner. Her familiar insists she is a witch above everything, but Jess's passion for baking can't be denied any longer. It won't be easy convincing Maestro to rethink his plans for her. When her new neighbor is accused of murder, Jess, along with her ghostly mom and cat familiar, are on the case. Clues don't add up while the killer stalks new prey. Will she solve the crime and a more personal mystery in time? Midlife Potions Witchy Awakening Witchy Hot Spells Witchy Flash Back Witchy Bad Blood - preorder now! C. A. Phipps is a USA Today best-selling author from beautiful New Zealand. Cheryl lives in a quiet suburb with her wonderful husband of over four decades. With a large family to keep her busy when she's not writing, there is just enough space for a crazy mixed breed dog who stole her heart! She enjoys family times, baking, and her quest for the perfect latte.
