Author: Leslie Carroll
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780451223982
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
A funny, raucous, and delightfully dirty history of 1,000 years of bedroom-hopping secrets and scandals of Britain's royals. Insatiable kings, lecherous queens, kissing cousins, and wanton consorts-history has never been so much fun. Royal unions have always been the stuff of scintillating gossip, from the passionate Plantagenets to Henry VIII's alarming head count of wives and mistresses, to the Sapphic crushes of Mary and Anne Stuart right on up through the scandal-blighted coupling of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Thrown into loveless, arranged marriages for political and economic gain, many royals were driven to indulge their pleasures outside the marital bed, engaging in delicious flirtations, lurid love letters, and rampant sex with voluptuous and willing partners. This nearly pathological lust made for some of the most titillating scandals in Great Britain's history. Hardly harmless, these affairs have disrupted dynastic alliances, endangered lives, and most of all, fed the salacious curiosity of the public for centuries. Royal Affairs will satiate that curiosity by bringing this arousing history alive.
Royal Affairs
Author: Leslie Carroll
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440634777
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
A funny, raucous, and delightfully dirty history of 1,000 years of bedroom-hopping secrets and scandals of Britain's royals. Insatiable kings, lecherous queens, kissing cousins, and wanton consorts-history has never been so much fun. Royal unions have always been the stuff of scintillating gossip, from the passionate Plantagenets to Henry VIII's alarming head count of wives and mistresses, to the Sapphic crushes of Mary and Anne Stuart right on up through the scandal-blighted coupling of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Thrown into loveless, arranged marriages for political and economic gain, many royals were driven to indulge their pleasures outside the marital bed, engaging in delicious flirtations, lurid love letters, and rampant sex with voluptuous and willing partners. This nearly pathological lust made for some of the most titillating scandals in Great Britain's history. Hardly harmless, these affairs have disrupted dynastic alliances, endangered lives, and most of all, fed the salacious curiosity of the public for centuries. Royal Affairs will satiate that curiosity by bringing this arousing history alive.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440634777
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
A funny, raucous, and delightfully dirty history of 1,000 years of bedroom-hopping secrets and scandals of Britain's royals. Insatiable kings, lecherous queens, kissing cousins, and wanton consorts-history has never been so much fun. Royal unions have always been the stuff of scintillating gossip, from the passionate Plantagenets to Henry VIII's alarming head count of wives and mistresses, to the Sapphic crushes of Mary and Anne Stuart right on up through the scandal-blighted coupling of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Thrown into loveless, arranged marriages for political and economic gain, many royals were driven to indulge their pleasures outside the marital bed, engaging in delicious flirtations, lurid love letters, and rampant sex with voluptuous and willing partners. This nearly pathological lust made for some of the most titillating scandals in Great Britain's history. Hardly harmless, these affairs have disrupted dynastic alliances, endangered lives, and most of all, fed the salacious curiosity of the public for centuries. Royal Affairs will satiate that curiosity by bringing this arousing history alive.
Royal Affairs
Author: Leslie Carroll
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780451223982
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
A funny, raucous, and delightfully dirty history of 1,000 years of bedroom-hopping secrets and scandals of Britain's royals. Insatiable kings, lecherous queens, kissing cousins, and wanton consorts-history has never been so much fun. Royal unions have always been the stuff of scintillating gossip, from the passionate Plantagenets to Henry VIII's alarming head count of wives and mistresses, to the Sapphic crushes of Mary and Anne Stuart right on up through the scandal-blighted coupling of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Thrown into loveless, arranged marriages for political and economic gain, many royals were driven to indulge their pleasures outside the marital bed, engaging in delicious flirtations, lurid love letters, and rampant sex with voluptuous and willing partners. This nearly pathological lust made for some of the most titillating scandals in Great Britain's history. Hardly harmless, these affairs have disrupted dynastic alliances, endangered lives, and most of all, fed the salacious curiosity of the public for centuries. Royal Affairs will satiate that curiosity by bringing this arousing history alive.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780451223982
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
A funny, raucous, and delightfully dirty history of 1,000 years of bedroom-hopping secrets and scandals of Britain's royals. Insatiable kings, lecherous queens, kissing cousins, and wanton consorts-history has never been so much fun. Royal unions have always been the stuff of scintillating gossip, from the passionate Plantagenets to Henry VIII's alarming head count of wives and mistresses, to the Sapphic crushes of Mary and Anne Stuart right on up through the scandal-blighted coupling of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Thrown into loveless, arranged marriages for political and economic gain, many royals were driven to indulge their pleasures outside the marital bed, engaging in delicious flirtations, lurid love letters, and rampant sex with voluptuous and willing partners. This nearly pathological lust made for some of the most titillating scandals in Great Britain's history. Hardly harmless, these affairs have disrupted dynastic alliances, endangered lives, and most of all, fed the salacious curiosity of the public for centuries. Royal Affairs will satiate that curiosity by bringing this arousing history alive.
A Royal Affair
Author: John Wiltshire
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press LLC
ISBN: 9781627989046
Category : Gay men
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Despite their differences, Doctor Hartmann feels an irresistible desire for Prince Aleksey. But Hesse-Davia is a dangerous world for them.
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press LLC
ISBN: 9781627989046
Category : Gay men
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Despite their differences, Doctor Hartmann feels an irresistible desire for Prince Aleksey. But Hesse-Davia is a dangerous world for them.
A Royal Affair
Author: Sophie Rogers
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1507206879
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 863
Book Description
Waiting for their prince to come? Not these heroines! But when their majestic mates do arrive, they soon discover that finding love is truly a crowning success. The Runaway Queen: Princess Tia Helios has a lofty goal: to modernize her Mediterranean kingdom of Kelephai. Her plan to go off the grid to gather intel goes awry, however, when she’s stranded at the farm of gorgeous horse breeder Damon Antos, who clearly resents her style. But he does need an investor to save his business, so he will be her guide for the right price—and when their attraction heats up, the secrets they were born with could cost them a happy future. Son of Dragons: Elvin warrior Mirhana scours the land to silence the undead. Her heart has turned as cold as the sword she wields, until Prince Landon seeks her aid. Never has he met a woman like Mirhana, who haunts his dreams as he battles to remain true to his promise to an unseen betrothed. Then a traitor emerges to test Mirhana and Landon, and the only remaining hope is to follow the prophecy and trust their bond is more than a fleeting attraction. Secrets of the Heart: Ten years ago, Nicholas Carter left Isabelle Tandori without a backward glance, and she stuffed down her heartache by becoming a respected cardiologist. Now the man she once loved has returned with a surprise—he’s Prince Nicholas Corsairs, heir to the throne of Wellfleet Isle, and he needs her to come to his kingdom for six months to care for his ailing father. Their attraction and passion is still off the charts. But a future with Nicholas is out of the question. His country needs him and Isabelle won’t take second place in his life again. But fate has one more shock in store that just might heal two broken hearts. Sensuality Level: Sensual
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1507206879
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 863
Book Description
Waiting for their prince to come? Not these heroines! But when their majestic mates do arrive, they soon discover that finding love is truly a crowning success. The Runaway Queen: Princess Tia Helios has a lofty goal: to modernize her Mediterranean kingdom of Kelephai. Her plan to go off the grid to gather intel goes awry, however, when she’s stranded at the farm of gorgeous horse breeder Damon Antos, who clearly resents her style. But he does need an investor to save his business, so he will be her guide for the right price—and when their attraction heats up, the secrets they were born with could cost them a happy future. Son of Dragons: Elvin warrior Mirhana scours the land to silence the undead. Her heart has turned as cold as the sword she wields, until Prince Landon seeks her aid. Never has he met a woman like Mirhana, who haunts his dreams as he battles to remain true to his promise to an unseen betrothed. Then a traitor emerges to test Mirhana and Landon, and the only remaining hope is to follow the prophecy and trust their bond is more than a fleeting attraction. Secrets of the Heart: Ten years ago, Nicholas Carter left Isabelle Tandori without a backward glance, and she stuffed down her heartache by becoming a respected cardiologist. Now the man she once loved has returned with a surprise—he’s Prince Nicholas Corsairs, heir to the throne of Wellfleet Isle, and he needs her to come to his kingdom for six months to care for his ailing father. Their attraction and passion is still off the charts. But a future with Nicholas is out of the question. His country needs him and Isabelle won’t take second place in his life again. But fate has one more shock in store that just might heal two broken hearts. Sensuality Level: Sensual
The Woman Before Wallis
Author: Bryn Turnbull
Publisher: MIRA
ISBN: 148805892X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 429
Book Description
“Brimming with scandal and an equal amount of heart…a sweeping yet intimate look at the lives of some of history’s most notorious figures from Vanderbilts to the Prince of Wales… A must-read.”—Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author of When We Left Cuba and Next Year in Havana “Bryn Turnbull takes a story we think we know and turns it on its head, with captivating results… A beautifully written, meticulously researched and altogether memorable debut.”—Jennifer Robson, USA TODAY bestselling author of The Gown For fans of The Paris Wife and The Crown, this stunning novel tells the true story of the American divorcée who captured Prince Edward’s heart before he abdicated his throne for Wallis Simpson. In the summer of 1926, when Thelma Morgan marries Viscount Duke Furness after a whirlwind romance, she’s immersed in a gilded world of extraordinary wealth and privilege. For Thelma, the daughter of an American diplomat, her new life as a member of the British aristocracy is like a fairy tale—even more so when her husband introduces her to Edward, Prince of Wales. In a twist of fate, her marriage to Duke leads her to fall headlong into a love affair with Edward. But happiness is fleeting, and their love is threatened when Thelma’s sister, Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt, becomes embroiled in a scandal with far-reaching implications. As Thelma sails to New York to support Gloria, she leaves Edward in the hands of her trusted friend Wallis, never imagining the consequences that will follow. Bryn Turnbull takes readers from the raucous glamour of the Paris Ritz and the French Riviera to the quiet, private corners of St. James’s Palace in this sweeping story of love, loyalty and betrayal. Looking for more sweeping historical fiction? Don't miss Bryn Turnbull's new novel. The Last Grand Duchess takes readers behind palace walls to see the end of Imperial Russia through the eyes of Olga Romanov, the first daughter of the last Tsar.
Publisher: MIRA
ISBN: 148805892X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 429
Book Description
“Brimming with scandal and an equal amount of heart…a sweeping yet intimate look at the lives of some of history’s most notorious figures from Vanderbilts to the Prince of Wales… A must-read.”—Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author of When We Left Cuba and Next Year in Havana “Bryn Turnbull takes a story we think we know and turns it on its head, with captivating results… A beautifully written, meticulously researched and altogether memorable debut.”—Jennifer Robson, USA TODAY bestselling author of The Gown For fans of The Paris Wife and The Crown, this stunning novel tells the true story of the American divorcée who captured Prince Edward’s heart before he abdicated his throne for Wallis Simpson. In the summer of 1926, when Thelma Morgan marries Viscount Duke Furness after a whirlwind romance, she’s immersed in a gilded world of extraordinary wealth and privilege. For Thelma, the daughter of an American diplomat, her new life as a member of the British aristocracy is like a fairy tale—even more so when her husband introduces her to Edward, Prince of Wales. In a twist of fate, her marriage to Duke leads her to fall headlong into a love affair with Edward. But happiness is fleeting, and their love is threatened when Thelma’s sister, Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt, becomes embroiled in a scandal with far-reaching implications. As Thelma sails to New York to support Gloria, she leaves Edward in the hands of her trusted friend Wallis, never imagining the consequences that will follow. Bryn Turnbull takes readers from the raucous glamour of the Paris Ritz and the French Riviera to the quiet, private corners of St. James’s Palace in this sweeping story of love, loyalty and betrayal. Looking for more sweeping historical fiction? Don't miss Bryn Turnbull's new novel. The Last Grand Duchess takes readers behind palace walls to see the end of Imperial Russia through the eyes of Olga Romanov, the first daughter of the last Tsar.
Royal Affair
Author: Parker Swift
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781455598021
Category : FICTION
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Behind the posh British accent, Dylan Hale possesses a down-and-dirty sexiness. Off-the-charts gorgeous, a ruthless architect ... and did I mention he's a future duke' Every time we touch, it's wildfire. All need and lust and heat. But Dylan has rules: just sex, no one can know, and in the bedroom he gets complete control. All I have to do is follow the rules, because falling in love with Dylan Hale is all it would take to screw everything up ... royally.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781455598021
Category : FICTION
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Behind the posh British accent, Dylan Hale possesses a down-and-dirty sexiness. Off-the-charts gorgeous, a ruthless architect ... and did I mention he's a future duke' Every time we touch, it's wildfire. All need and lust and heat. But Dylan has rules: just sex, no one can know, and in the bedroom he gets complete control. All I have to do is follow the rules, because falling in love with Dylan Hale is all it would take to screw everything up ... royally.
Victoria & Albert: A Royal Love Affair
Author: Daisy Goodwin
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1250175313
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
The official companion to the second season of the PBS/Masterpiece drama Victoria by award-winning creator and screenwriter Daisy Goodwin. Airing in the Downton Abbey slot on PBS/Masterpiece last January, Victoria captivated millions of viewers, eclipsing Downton's first-season viewership and leaving its audience eager for the series's next season, which will focus on Victoria and Albert's passionate and tempestuous marriage. This official tie-in to the show, by creator and screenwriter Daisy Goodwin, gives a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the show, featuring never-before-seen interviews, photos, diary entries, profiles on all major characters, and sumptuous detail on the costumes and props that bring Victoria and Albert's world to vivid life. Victoria and Albert follows this extraordinary relationship between two very different people—she impulsive, emotional, capricious; he cautious, self-controlled, and logical—whose devotion to each other was unparalleled in royal history. Taking fans deeper into the world of Victoria than ever before, Victoria and Albert: A Royal Love Affair is the ultimate gift for devotees of the show.
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1250175313
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
The official companion to the second season of the PBS/Masterpiece drama Victoria by award-winning creator and screenwriter Daisy Goodwin. Airing in the Downton Abbey slot on PBS/Masterpiece last January, Victoria captivated millions of viewers, eclipsing Downton's first-season viewership and leaving its audience eager for the series's next season, which will focus on Victoria and Albert's passionate and tempestuous marriage. This official tie-in to the show, by creator and screenwriter Daisy Goodwin, gives a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the show, featuring never-before-seen interviews, photos, diary entries, profiles on all major characters, and sumptuous detail on the costumes and props that bring Victoria and Albert's world to vivid life. Victoria and Albert follows this extraordinary relationship between two very different people—she impulsive, emotional, capricious; he cautious, self-controlled, and logical—whose devotion to each other was unparalleled in royal history. Taking fans deeper into the world of Victoria than ever before, Victoria and Albert: A Royal Love Affair is the ultimate gift for devotees of the show.
Monarch of the Philippine Nation ebook
Author: Jorge Marlo M. Gutierrez
Publisher: Philippinecracy Management Corporation
ISBN: 621835900X
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
The Story tells about the brief story or history on how the Philippine Island originate or begin, his people from earliest inhabitants; people to modern people, their political history, from beginning to independent, commonwealth and to the Present Republic and the emerge of new political monarchy administration or the political monarchy in the Nation under the name and philosophical belief of Gutierrez Monarchy as National and State Monarchy of the Philippine and to other Nation that is do not have yet a constitutional monarchy that mostly having a Republic, Democratic or Federal form of Government, and how it created and it briefly explain; from starting of the idea, creation up to proposal of constitutional law and other information involve on understanding, creating and proposing the monarchy of the Philippine and how it will merge in the Republic, Democratic or Federal Government and his political System.
Publisher: Philippinecracy Management Corporation
ISBN: 621835900X
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
The Story tells about the brief story or history on how the Philippine Island originate or begin, his people from earliest inhabitants; people to modern people, their political history, from beginning to independent, commonwealth and to the Present Republic and the emerge of new political monarchy administration or the political monarchy in the Nation under the name and philosophical belief of Gutierrez Monarchy as National and State Monarchy of the Philippine and to other Nation that is do not have yet a constitutional monarchy that mostly having a Republic, Democratic or Federal form of Government, and how it created and it briefly explain; from starting of the idea, creation up to proposal of constitutional law and other information involve on understanding, creating and proposing the monarchy of the Philippine and how it will merge in the Republic, Democratic or Federal Government and his political System.
Monarch of the Philippine Nation
Author: Jorge Marlo Gutierrez
Publisher: BookRix
ISBN: 3755444399
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
The Story tells about the brief story or history on how the Philippine Island originate or begin, his people from earliest inhabitants; people to modern people, their political history, from beginning to independent, commonwealth and to the Present Republic and the emerge of new political monarchy administration or the political monarchy in the Nation under the name and philosophical belief of Gutierrez Monarchy as National and State Monarchy of the Philippine and to other Nation that is do not have yet a constitutional monarchy that mostly having a Republic, Democratic or Federal form of Government, and how it created and it briefly explain; from starting of the idea, creation up to proposal of constitutional law and other information involve on understanding, creating and proposing the monarchy of the Philippine and how it will merge in the Republic, Democratic or Federal Government and his political System.
Publisher: BookRix
ISBN: 3755444399
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
The Story tells about the brief story or history on how the Philippine Island originate or begin, his people from earliest inhabitants; people to modern people, their political history, from beginning to independent, commonwealth and to the Present Republic and the emerge of new political monarchy administration or the political monarchy in the Nation under the name and philosophical belief of Gutierrez Monarchy as National and State Monarchy of the Philippine and to other Nation that is do not have yet a constitutional monarchy that mostly having a Republic, Democratic or Federal form of Government, and how it created and it briefly explain; from starting of the idea, creation up to proposal of constitutional law and other information involve on understanding, creating and proposing the monarchy of the Philippine and how it will merge in the Republic, Democratic or Federal Government and his political System.
A HISTORY OF FINE ARTS ECONOMY OF CHINA
Author: Li Xiangmin
Publisher: American Academic Press
ISBN: 1631814702
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 556
Book Description
A History of Fine Arts Economy of China is a groundbreaking book that offers a fresh perspective on the economic aspects of Chinese fine arts. It explores how economic activities related to art have influenced art history, introducing new methods and ideas to the field of art history research. The book provides a detailed analysis of the production, exchange, and consumption of various art forms in China, including calligraphy, paintings, crafts, and architecture. It examines the evolution of art markets, the driving forces behind them, and how they were shaped by social, political, economic, and cultural factors throughout Chinese history. This work uniquely combines art history with economic aspects. It looks at the economic origins of art and identifies three main types of art sponsorship in China: royal, private, and public. The history of art economics in China is divided into three phases, each marked by different sponsorship trends. The book highlights the significance of art marketization, showing its impact not just on the economy, but also on cultural and artistic standards in society. A History of Fine Arts Economy of China is an important contribution to academic literature, offering a comprehensive view of the intersection between art and economics in Chinese history.
Publisher: American Academic Press
ISBN: 1631814702
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 556
Book Description
A History of Fine Arts Economy of China is a groundbreaking book that offers a fresh perspective on the economic aspects of Chinese fine arts. It explores how economic activities related to art have influenced art history, introducing new methods and ideas to the field of art history research. The book provides a detailed analysis of the production, exchange, and consumption of various art forms in China, including calligraphy, paintings, crafts, and architecture. It examines the evolution of art markets, the driving forces behind them, and how they were shaped by social, political, economic, and cultural factors throughout Chinese history. This work uniquely combines art history with economic aspects. It looks at the economic origins of art and identifies three main types of art sponsorship in China: royal, private, and public. The history of art economics in China is divided into three phases, each marked by different sponsorship trends. The book highlights the significance of art marketization, showing its impact not just on the economy, but also on cultural and artistic standards in society. A History of Fine Arts Economy of China is an important contribution to academic literature, offering a comprehensive view of the intersection between art and economics in Chinese history.