Author: Sylvie Matton
Publisher: Canongate Books
ISBN: 1838851666
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
A sensitive innocent, Hendrickje Stoffels escapes the harsh realities of her garrison home-town to take up a servant’s role in Rembrandt’s household. She soon becomes his lover and closest confidante, and plays witness to the highs and lows of the great artist’s life. But Hendrickje is fated to discover the hypocrisy and greed of society in Amsterdam’s Golden Age. In sensuous prose, Matton paints a powerful fictional portrait of this impassioned relationship through the eyes of a remarkable woman.
Rembrandt's Whore
Author: Sylvie Matton
Publisher: Canongate Books
ISBN: 1838851666
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
A sensitive innocent, Hendrickje Stoffels escapes the harsh realities of her garrison home-town to take up a servant’s role in Rembrandt’s household. She soon becomes his lover and closest confidante, and plays witness to the highs and lows of the great artist’s life. But Hendrickje is fated to discover the hypocrisy and greed of society in Amsterdam’s Golden Age. In sensuous prose, Matton paints a powerful fictional portrait of this impassioned relationship through the eyes of a remarkable woman.
Publisher: Canongate Books
ISBN: 1838851666
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
A sensitive innocent, Hendrickje Stoffels escapes the harsh realities of her garrison home-town to take up a servant’s role in Rembrandt’s household. She soon becomes his lover and closest confidante, and plays witness to the highs and lows of the great artist’s life. But Hendrickje is fated to discover the hypocrisy and greed of society in Amsterdam’s Golden Age. In sensuous prose, Matton paints a powerful fictional portrait of this impassioned relationship through the eyes of a remarkable woman.
Harmonic Analysis on Commutative Groups with the Haar Measure and the Theory of Characters
Author: Dmitriĭ Abramovich Raĭkov
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Abelian groups
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Abelian groups
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Tragedies
Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 818
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 818
Book Description
Thieme-Preusser
Author: Friedrich Wilhelm Thieme
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 820
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 820
Book Description
S. G. MacLean: Alexander Seaton Books 1 to 4
Author: S. G. MacLean
Publisher: Quercus
ISBN: 1529430291
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1366
Book Description
Experience the story from start to finish with this complete collection of the Alexander Seaton Series from prize-winning author S. G. MacLean. Scotland, 1620s. Alexander Seaton's life is in tatters. Once a minister, he has been cast out of the kirk in disgrace after his affair with the Laird's daughter was discovered. When a body is discovered in Seaton's house and his own friend is accused of murder, Seaton decides to investigate. And so begins a new chapter of his life. Join Seaton as sets he investigates poisoners, witchcraft and murder - embarking on a journey through the darkest parts of other men's souls, as well as his own. A sleuth to rival Shardlake and Cadfael, these are the perfect novels for readers of Rory Clements and S. J. Parris. ******************* Praise for S. G. MacLean 'Transports your body and soul to another time and place' Craig Russell 'A delight on all levels . . . engaging and moving' Manda Scott 'MacLean is a terrific storyteller' Big Issue 'Truly memorable and exciting' Historical Novels Review 'Seaton is a compelling flawed yet indomitable figure' Scottish Field
Publisher: Quercus
ISBN: 1529430291
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1366
Book Description
Experience the story from start to finish with this complete collection of the Alexander Seaton Series from prize-winning author S. G. MacLean. Scotland, 1620s. Alexander Seaton's life is in tatters. Once a minister, he has been cast out of the kirk in disgrace after his affair with the Laird's daughter was discovered. When a body is discovered in Seaton's house and his own friend is accused of murder, Seaton decides to investigate. And so begins a new chapter of his life. Join Seaton as sets he investigates poisoners, witchcraft and murder - embarking on a journey through the darkest parts of other men's souls, as well as his own. A sleuth to rival Shardlake and Cadfael, these are the perfect novels for readers of Rory Clements and S. J. Parris. ******************* Praise for S. G. MacLean 'Transports your body and soul to another time and place' Craig Russell 'A delight on all levels . . . engaging and moving' Manda Scott 'MacLean is a terrific storyteller' Big Issue 'Truly memorable and exciting' Historical Novels Review 'Seaton is a compelling flawed yet indomitable figure' Scottish Field
The Redemption of Alexander Seaton
Author: S. G. MacLean
Publisher: Quercus
ISBN: 1849164290
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
A sleuth to rival Shardlake or Cadfael - a mystery that will chill your blood. 'Transports your body and soul to another time and place' CRAIG RUSSELL 'A delight on all levels . . . engaging and moving' MANDA SCOTT 'A truly memorable and exciting read' HISTORICAL NOVELS REVIEW Banff, Scotland in the 1620s. A young man walks unsteadily through the streets. Is he just drunk or is there something more sinister happening? When he collapses in front of two sisters on that dark, wet night, the women guess that he's been poisoned. His body is discovered in the house of Alexander Seaton - a fallen minister, the discovery of whose clandestine love affair has left him disgraced. Why was the body in Seaton's house? And why would anyone want to murder this likeable young man? Seaton sets out to find answers, embarking on a journey not only through the darkest part of other men's souls, but also his own. A must-read for fans of Rory Clements and SJ Parris. ***************************** HEAR WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE REDEMPTION OF ALEXANDER SEATON 'A thrilling read' 5* Reader Review 'Utterly engrossing' 5* Reader Review 'Terrific stuff' 5* Reader Review 'An enthralling book' 5* Reader Review 'The best new crime novelist I have read since Fred Vargas and Jo Nesbo' 5* Reader Review
Publisher: Quercus
ISBN: 1849164290
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
A sleuth to rival Shardlake or Cadfael - a mystery that will chill your blood. 'Transports your body and soul to another time and place' CRAIG RUSSELL 'A delight on all levels . . . engaging and moving' MANDA SCOTT 'A truly memorable and exciting read' HISTORICAL NOVELS REVIEW Banff, Scotland in the 1620s. A young man walks unsteadily through the streets. Is he just drunk or is there something more sinister happening? When he collapses in front of two sisters on that dark, wet night, the women guess that he's been poisoned. His body is discovered in the house of Alexander Seaton - a fallen minister, the discovery of whose clandestine love affair has left him disgraced. Why was the body in Seaton's house? And why would anyone want to murder this likeable young man? Seaton sets out to find answers, embarking on a journey not only through the darkest part of other men's souls, but also his own. A must-read for fans of Rory Clements and SJ Parris. ***************************** HEAR WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE REDEMPTION OF ALEXANDER SEATON 'A thrilling read' 5* Reader Review 'Utterly engrossing' 5* Reader Review 'Terrific stuff' 5* Reader Review 'An enthralling book' 5* Reader Review 'The best new crime novelist I have read since Fred Vargas and Jo Nesbo' 5* Reader Review
Shakspere's Werke
Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 810
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 810
Book Description
Earth Spirit, Victim, Or Whore?
Author: Nancy McCombs
Publisher: Peter Lang Incorporated, International Academic Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral--University of California, San Diego, 1982)
Publisher: Peter Lang Incorporated, International Academic Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral--University of California, San Diego, 1982)
Earth Spirit, Victim, Or Whore?
Author: Nancy Katherine McCombs
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : German literature
Languages : en
Pages : 590
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : German literature
Languages : en
Pages : 590
Book Description
On Early English Pronunciation, with Especial Reference to Shakspere and Chaucer: Existing dialectical as compared with West Saxon pronounciation
Author: Alexander John Ellis
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 966
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 966
Book Description