Author: Lynn Raye Harris
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
ISBN: 1742782175
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Two glittering royal houses and one majestic seduction! Prince Cristiano di Savaré hunts his prey by ruthless means. Tonight's pickings... Antonella Romanelli, crown princess of a rival country and part of a dynasty he has every reason to despise Antonella is rocked by Cristiano's unexpected magnetism. But there's ice in his wolfish smile. Antonella is far from the promiscuous, spoiled socialite he believes her to be, but Cristiano is here to persuade her into compliance. If bedding her is what it takes, then it will make his mission all the more pleasurable
The Prince's Royal Concubine
Author: Lynn Raye Harris
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
ISBN: 1742782175
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Two glittering royal houses and one majestic seduction! Prince Cristiano di Savaré hunts his prey by ruthless means. Tonight's pickings... Antonella Romanelli, crown princess of a rival country and part of a dynasty he has every reason to despise Antonella is rocked by Cristiano's unexpected magnetism. But there's ice in his wolfish smile. Antonella is far from the promiscuous, spoiled socialite he believes her to be, but Cristiano is here to persuade her into compliance. If bedding her is what it takes, then it will make his mission all the more pleasurable
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
ISBN: 1742782175
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Two glittering royal houses and one majestic seduction! Prince Cristiano di Savaré hunts his prey by ruthless means. Tonight's pickings... Antonella Romanelli, crown princess of a rival country and part of a dynasty he has every reason to despise Antonella is rocked by Cristiano's unexpected magnetism. But there's ice in his wolfish smile. Antonella is far from the promiscuous, spoiled socialite he believes her to be, but Cristiano is here to persuade her into compliance. If bedding her is what it takes, then it will make his mission all the more pleasurable
The Prince's Concubine
Author: Calyope Adams
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781500457457
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Jillian has finally accepted her change in station from future Duchess to the Prince's treasured concubine. When her former fiance takes her captive, the Prince goes mad in an attempt to regain his luscious pleasure pet unharmed. Will he force her to return to the castle or will he release her from her bonds of servitude? Jillian will be forced to decide once and for all if she will be a free woman or remain the Prince's loyal sexual servant, The Royal Concubine. Excerpt: Henry's eyes swept over her naked body with contempt. Not just contempt... there was also hot lust. Jillian felt heat on her skin as his eyes slid down her body. He was staring hungrily at her bare cleft when the Prince opened his eyes. Jillian felt him stiffen, his hands instinctively clutching her naked body where she tangled with him. It was barely dawn and they'd been sleeping when the Duke, her former fiance, had broken into her chamber. He had a razor sharp sword clutched in his hand. "Get up whore." Henry was looking at her face now, sneering. She couldn't help it, she whimpered in fear. "Don't move, Jillian." The Prince was tensing, trying to position himself in front of her but the Duke was too fast. Henry stepped forward, his blade pointed at her throat, touching her skin. Jillian's whole body started to shake. "Get up or I will cut you." She closed her eyes tightly, the Prince's hands closed like manacles around her. "And then I'll cut him." The Prince inhaled sharply. Everything Duke Henry was doing was treasonous, but threatening a Royal was immediately punishable by death. "Leave now and I will let you live Henry. We can forget all about this." Henry laughed bitterly, letting his sword slide down Jillian's body, the sharp cold point digging into her flesh. He tilted his head to the side, licking his lips. "Forget that you stole my bride? Turned her into this trollop... it is quite a display I must say. What a delightful bed partner you must be." Jillian stared at him as he licked his lips grotesquely. "Don't hurt her Henry." He looked away from her body finally, staring at the Prince. "Please.""
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781500457457
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Jillian has finally accepted her change in station from future Duchess to the Prince's treasured concubine. When her former fiance takes her captive, the Prince goes mad in an attempt to regain his luscious pleasure pet unharmed. Will he force her to return to the castle or will he release her from her bonds of servitude? Jillian will be forced to decide once and for all if she will be a free woman or remain the Prince's loyal sexual servant, The Royal Concubine. Excerpt: Henry's eyes swept over her naked body with contempt. Not just contempt... there was also hot lust. Jillian felt heat on her skin as his eyes slid down her body. He was staring hungrily at her bare cleft when the Prince opened his eyes. Jillian felt him stiffen, his hands instinctively clutching her naked body where she tangled with him. It was barely dawn and they'd been sleeping when the Duke, her former fiance, had broken into her chamber. He had a razor sharp sword clutched in his hand. "Get up whore." Henry was looking at her face now, sneering. She couldn't help it, she whimpered in fear. "Don't move, Jillian." The Prince was tensing, trying to position himself in front of her but the Duke was too fast. Henry stepped forward, his blade pointed at her throat, touching her skin. Jillian's whole body started to shake. "Get up or I will cut you." She closed her eyes tightly, the Prince's hands closed like manacles around her. "And then I'll cut him." The Prince inhaled sharply. Everything Duke Henry was doing was treasonous, but threatening a Royal was immediately punishable by death. "Leave now and I will let you live Henry. We can forget all about this." Henry laughed bitterly, letting his sword slide down Jillian's body, the sharp cold point digging into her flesh. He tilted his head to the side, licking his lips. "Forget that you stole my bride? Turned her into this trollop... it is quite a display I must say. What a delightful bed partner you must be." Jillian stared at him as he licked his lips grotesquely. "Don't hurt her Henry." He looked away from her body finally, staring at the Prince. "Please.""
The Legend of Imperial Concubine Rong
Author: Yue Tong
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1647675898
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 699
Book Description
She did not have an illustrious family background, nor did she have an impeccable appearance. However, she climbed step by step up to the position of concubine. She had given birth to six children for Emperor Kang Xi, and had once pampered the harem! She had had the simplest of loves, had experienced the most complicated plans of a palace, had wanted to see through the walls of the palace cold and lonely, and had also shocked the imperial harem. She was the only one!
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1647675898
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 699
Book Description
She did not have an illustrious family background, nor did she have an impeccable appearance. However, she climbed step by step up to the position of concubine. She had given birth to six children for Emperor Kang Xi, and had once pampered the harem! She had had the simplest of loves, had experienced the most complicated plans of a palace, had wanted to see through the walls of the palace cold and lonely, and had also shocked the imperial harem. She was the only one!
The Prince's Royal Seduction
Author: Maisey Yates
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488039437
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
Read this classic romance by New York Times bestselling author Maisey Yates! A Christmas Vow of Seduction A Christmas present for the man who has everything… With one band of gold Prince Andres of Petras can erase all his past sins — even though they were most pleasurable. But his prospective bride is untameable Princess Zara. And the playboy Prince must seduce her into compliance and crown her by Christmas! The wayward Princess of Tirimia’s fiery reputation hides the fact that she has never experienced real love. Her convenient husband-to-be seems determined to keep it that way, and yet his touch promises a sensual awakening that’s impossible to resist. But once Zara’s given him her hand and her body, it won’t be long before he has her heart… The Queen’s New Year Secret Kidnapped by her King! As the clock strikes twelve on New Year’s Eve the fairy-tale is over for all of Petras, when Queen Tabitha — refusing to live in a loveless marriage — asks her husband for a divorce. But anger erupts into passion, and when Tabitha flees the palace she’s carrying King Kairos’s heir! Discovering her secret, Kairos kidnaps his wife and — against the backdrop of his secluded island paradise — proves there’s no escaping his royal reach. He will use the desire that’s gone unsated between them for too long to ensure his wife returns to his side…
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488039437
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
Read this classic romance by New York Times bestselling author Maisey Yates! A Christmas Vow of Seduction A Christmas present for the man who has everything… With one band of gold Prince Andres of Petras can erase all his past sins — even though they were most pleasurable. But his prospective bride is untameable Princess Zara. And the playboy Prince must seduce her into compliance and crown her by Christmas! The wayward Princess of Tirimia’s fiery reputation hides the fact that she has never experienced real love. Her convenient husband-to-be seems determined to keep it that way, and yet his touch promises a sensual awakening that’s impossible to resist. But once Zara’s given him her hand and her body, it won’t be long before he has her heart… The Queen’s New Year Secret Kidnapped by her King! As the clock strikes twelve on New Year’s Eve the fairy-tale is over for all of Petras, when Queen Tabitha — refusing to live in a loveless marriage — asks her husband for a divorce. But anger erupts into passion, and when Tabitha flees the palace she’s carrying King Kairos’s heir! Discovering her secret, Kairos kidnaps his wife and — against the backdrop of his secluded island paradise — proves there’s no escaping his royal reach. He will use the desire that’s gone unsated between them for too long to ensure his wife returns to his side…
The Prince's Royal Concubine
Author: Lynn Raye Harris
Publisher: Harlequin / SB Creative
ISBN: 4596646554
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
"If it will save my country, then I shall give myself up to the devil." Antonella, princess to the small, economically wounded kingdom of Monteverde, is dining with some VIPs at a luxurious yacht party when a familiar voice reaches her ears. "A princess doing the work of a harlot?" The owner of this insult is none other than Cristiano, who reigns in the rival kingdom of Monterosso. Long ago, when their kingdoms were at peace, he had stolen her heart. Now he tells her that she is the only one that can save Monteverde from destruction, but in order for that to happen, he wants Antonella for himself.
Publisher: Harlequin / SB Creative
ISBN: 4596646554
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
"If it will save my country, then I shall give myself up to the devil." Antonella, princess to the small, economically wounded kingdom of Monteverde, is dining with some VIPs at a luxurious yacht party when a familiar voice reaches her ears. "A princess doing the work of a harlot?" The owner of this insult is none other than Cristiano, who reigns in the rival kingdom of Monterosso. Long ago, when their kingdoms were at peace, he had stolen her heart. Now he tells her that she is the only one that can save Monteverde from destruction, but in order for that to happen, he wants Antonella for himself.
The Concubine, the Princess, and the Teacher
Author: Douglas Scott Brookes
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 0292783353
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
In the Western imagination, the Middle Eastern harem was a place of sex, debauchery, slavery, miscegenation, power, riches, and sheer abandon. But for the women and children who actually inhabited this realm of the imperial palace, the reality was vastly different. In this collection of translated memoirs, three women who lived in the Ottoman imperial harem in Istanbul between 1876 and 1924 offer a fascinating glimpse "behind the veil" into the lives of Muslim palace women of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The memoirists are Filizten, concubine to Sultan Murad V; Princess Ayse, daughter of Sultan Abdulhamid II; and Safiye, a schoolteacher who instructed the grandchildren and harem ladies of Sultan Mehmed V. Their recollections of the Ottoman harem reveal the rigid protocol and hierarchy that governed the lives of the imperial family and concubines, as well as the hundreds of slave women and black eunuchs in service to them. The memoirists show that, far from being a place of debauchery, the harem was a family home in which polite and refined behavior prevailed. Douglas Brookes explains the social structure of the nineteenth-century Ottoman palace harem in his introduction. These three memoirs, written across a half century and by women of differing social classes, offer a fuller and richer portrait of the Ottoman imperial harem than has ever before been available in English.
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 0292783353
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
In the Western imagination, the Middle Eastern harem was a place of sex, debauchery, slavery, miscegenation, power, riches, and sheer abandon. But for the women and children who actually inhabited this realm of the imperial palace, the reality was vastly different. In this collection of translated memoirs, three women who lived in the Ottoman imperial harem in Istanbul between 1876 and 1924 offer a fascinating glimpse "behind the veil" into the lives of Muslim palace women of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The memoirists are Filizten, concubine to Sultan Murad V; Princess Ayse, daughter of Sultan Abdulhamid II; and Safiye, a schoolteacher who instructed the grandchildren and harem ladies of Sultan Mehmed V. Their recollections of the Ottoman harem reveal the rigid protocol and hierarchy that governed the lives of the imperial family and concubines, as well as the hundreds of slave women and black eunuchs in service to them. The memoirists show that, far from being a place of debauchery, the harem was a family home in which polite and refined behavior prevailed. Douglas Brookes explains the social structure of the nineteenth-century Ottoman palace harem in his introduction. These three memoirs, written across a half century and by women of differing social classes, offer a fuller and richer portrait of the Ottoman imperial harem than has ever before been available in English.
Princess Comes, Prince Obeys
Author: Shi ChaHuaMeng
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1649201338
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 876
Book Description
After saving Yu Lingjing from the cold wind, Qi Wan County was given a marriage to Yu Lingxuan as the adopted daughter of the Minister of the Left, but after seven years, she was chased out of the mansion by Yu Lingjing because of Princess Ping's framing and after bringing her daughter Yu Ruyi back to the mansion, Yu Hanfeng and Shangguan Yao assassinated her and poisoned her many times. After the danger was averted, Yu Lingxi's purple clothes colluded with the barbarians.
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1649201338
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 876
Book Description
After saving Yu Lingjing from the cold wind, Qi Wan County was given a marriage to Yu Lingxuan as the adopted daughter of the Minister of the Left, but after seven years, she was chased out of the mansion by Yu Lingjing because of Princess Ping's framing and after bringing her daughter Yu Ruyi back to the mansion, Yu Hanfeng and Shangguan Yao assassinated her and poisoned her many times. After the danger was averted, Yu Lingxi's purple clothes colluded with the barbarians.
The Prince Misses His Princess
Author: Nian Chan
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 164677972X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 652
Book Description
Jiang Wanyan had never thought that she would embark on the path of marriage.Furthermore, he had never thought that he would marry this wine and meat disciple to the Prince.But she married!Su Mu Qing never thought that he would become a victim of political interests.He had never thought that he would marry a wealthy Eldest Princess.But he did!
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 164677972X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 652
Book Description
Jiang Wanyan had never thought that she would embark on the path of marriage.Furthermore, he had never thought that he would marry this wine and meat disciple to the Prince.But she married!Su Mu Qing never thought that he would become a victim of political interests.He had never thought that he would marry a wealthy Eldest Princess.But he did!
Britain's Royal Heritage
Author: Marc Alexander
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0752479822
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 628
Book Description
This book is more than a biography of kings and queens; it is an encyclopaedic work on every aspect of monarchy in Britain from semi-legendary times to the present day. Arranged in an A-Z format, it includes mini biographies on each of the forty-two kings and queens who have ruled since the Norman Conquest, details of the royal lines in Scotland before the Act of Union, the background to the royal houses of Britain and the consorts – largely foreign – who have married into the monarchy. Royal scandals, wars, ceremonies, households, tombs and insignia make fascinating reading, and this book is the ideal reference work for all those who want to know more about individual monarchs and the impressive legacy of myths, traditions, beliefs and practices that have grown up around the institution of the monarchy.
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0752479822
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 628
Book Description
This book is more than a biography of kings and queens; it is an encyclopaedic work on every aspect of monarchy in Britain from semi-legendary times to the present day. Arranged in an A-Z format, it includes mini biographies on each of the forty-two kings and queens who have ruled since the Norman Conquest, details of the royal lines in Scotland before the Act of Union, the background to the royal houses of Britain and the consorts – largely foreign – who have married into the monarchy. Royal scandals, wars, ceremonies, households, tombs and insignia make fascinating reading, and this book is the ideal reference work for all those who want to know more about individual monarchs and the impressive legacy of myths, traditions, beliefs and practices that have grown up around the institution of the monarchy.
The King at the Palace
Author: National Palace Museum of Korea
Publisher: Designintro
ISBN: 8997748297
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
The King at the Palace : Joseon Royal Court Culture at the National Palace Museum of Korea The Joseon Dynasty 1392-1910 lasted for 518 years. The long history and the splendid culture developed in the process have been unparalleled in world history. Many of the items left by the dynasty are recognized as world cultural heritage. We at the museum take pride in the publication of the English version of the guidebook, which will help us broaden the base of cultural collaboration with research studies worldwide. ======= CONTENTS ======= Foreword Introduction Ⅰ. Kings of the Joseon Dynasty 023 Royal Symbols 037 Recording Tradition of the Joseon Dynasty 046 Joseon: A Country Governed by Confucian Classics and Rites 054 Royal Literature Ⅱ. Joseon Palaces 067 Architectural History of the Royal Palaces 071 Spatial Structures of the Royal Palaces 072 Guard Systems and Access to the Royal Palaces 075 Plaques of the Royal Palaces 077 Decorations of the Royal Palaces 080 Fire Preventions at the Royal Palaces 082 The Five Royal Palaces of the Joseon Dynasty 101 Modern Facilities in the Royal Palaces Ⅲ. Royal Court Life 107 Lives of Royal Court Women 133 Royal Household Crafts Ⅳ. State Rites of the Joseon Dynasty 151 Celebratory Rites, Garye 154 Inauspicious Rites, Hyungnye 158 Auspicious Rites, Gillye 166 Military Rites (Gullye) and the Military System of Joseon 171 Reception Rites, Billye Ⅴ. Korean Empire and the Imperial Family 175 Step onto the World Stage 180 The Introduction of Modern Culture and Systems 186 The Birth of the Korean Empire 192 Life and Culture at the Imperial Court 198 Foiled Dream of the Korean Empire 199 Fate of the Imperial Family during the Japanese Colonization Ⅵ. Royal Court Paintings 209 The Bureau of Painting and the Painters 212 The King’s Portrait, Eojin 220 Documentary Paintings of theRoyal Court 224 Decorative Paintings of the Royal Court 231 Japanese Colonization and Royal Court Paintings Ⅶ. Royal Court Music 235 Symbolism of Traditional Musical Instruments 237 Systematization of Court Music under King Sejong 241 Compilation of Canon of Music under King Seongjong 242 Ancestral Ritual Music 248 Jeongjae, Court Performing Arts 249 Processional Music 251 Court Music Department of the Yi Royal Household and Its Activities Ⅷ. Royal Processions 255 Royal Processions 260 The Royal Palanquin 266 Ceremonial Armours Ⅸ. Joseon Science 275 Astronomical Chart 282 Astronomical Instruments 290 Measuring Instruments 292 Medicine List of Illustrations Chronology of Joseon Dynasty Royal Lineage of Joseon Dynasty
Publisher: Designintro
ISBN: 8997748297
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
The King at the Palace : Joseon Royal Court Culture at the National Palace Museum of Korea The Joseon Dynasty 1392-1910 lasted for 518 years. The long history and the splendid culture developed in the process have been unparalleled in world history. Many of the items left by the dynasty are recognized as world cultural heritage. We at the museum take pride in the publication of the English version of the guidebook, which will help us broaden the base of cultural collaboration with research studies worldwide. ======= CONTENTS ======= Foreword Introduction Ⅰ. Kings of the Joseon Dynasty 023 Royal Symbols 037 Recording Tradition of the Joseon Dynasty 046 Joseon: A Country Governed by Confucian Classics and Rites 054 Royal Literature Ⅱ. Joseon Palaces 067 Architectural History of the Royal Palaces 071 Spatial Structures of the Royal Palaces 072 Guard Systems and Access to the Royal Palaces 075 Plaques of the Royal Palaces 077 Decorations of the Royal Palaces 080 Fire Preventions at the Royal Palaces 082 The Five Royal Palaces of the Joseon Dynasty 101 Modern Facilities in the Royal Palaces Ⅲ. Royal Court Life 107 Lives of Royal Court Women 133 Royal Household Crafts Ⅳ. State Rites of the Joseon Dynasty 151 Celebratory Rites, Garye 154 Inauspicious Rites, Hyungnye 158 Auspicious Rites, Gillye 166 Military Rites (Gullye) and the Military System of Joseon 171 Reception Rites, Billye Ⅴ. Korean Empire and the Imperial Family 175 Step onto the World Stage 180 The Introduction of Modern Culture and Systems 186 The Birth of the Korean Empire 192 Life and Culture at the Imperial Court 198 Foiled Dream of the Korean Empire 199 Fate of the Imperial Family during the Japanese Colonization Ⅵ. Royal Court Paintings 209 The Bureau of Painting and the Painters 212 The King’s Portrait, Eojin 220 Documentary Paintings of theRoyal Court 224 Decorative Paintings of the Royal Court 231 Japanese Colonization and Royal Court Paintings Ⅶ. Royal Court Music 235 Symbolism of Traditional Musical Instruments 237 Systematization of Court Music under King Sejong 241 Compilation of Canon of Music under King Seongjong 242 Ancestral Ritual Music 248 Jeongjae, Court Performing Arts 249 Processional Music 251 Court Music Department of the Yi Royal Household and Its Activities Ⅷ. Royal Processions 255 Royal Processions 260 The Royal Palanquin 266 Ceremonial Armours Ⅸ. Joseon Science 275 Astronomical Chart 282 Astronomical Instruments 290 Measuring Instruments 292 Medicine List of Illustrations Chronology of Joseon Dynasty Royal Lineage of Joseon Dynasty