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Del 1 - Plantagenet Saga
Plantagenet Prelude
The Plantagenets: Book I
Häftad, Engelska, 2007
148 kr
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If you like Philippa Gregory, you will love this vibrant and captivating historical page-turner from multi-million copy and international bestselling author Jean Plaidy - the perfect blend of history with romance and drama. 'Full - bloodied, dramatic, exciting' - THE OBSERVER'Plaidy, by the skilful blending of superb storytelling and meticulous attention to authenticity of detail and depth of charaterization has become one of the country's most widely read novelists.' - THE SUNDAY TIMES'It is hard to better Jean Plaidy . . . both elegant and exciting' - DAILY MIRROR'Just a great book from start to finish' -- ***** Reader review'Gripping' -- ***** Reader review'Plaidy forever!' -- ***** Reader review'A wonderful story and a wonderful history by a wonderful writer' -- ***** Reader review************************************************************************************************When William X dies, the duchy of Aquitaine is left to his fifteen-year-old daughter, Eleanor.But such a position for an unmarried woman puts the whole kingdom at risk.So on his deathbed William makes a will that will ensure his daughter's protection: he promises her hand in marriage to the future King of France.Eleanor grows into a romantic and beautiful queen, but she has inherited the will of a king, and is determined to rule Aquitaine using her husband's power as King of France.Her resolve knows no limit and, in the years to follow, she is to become one of history's most scandalous queens...
Häftad, Engelska, 2006
209 kr
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If you like Philippa Gregory, you will love this vibrant and captivating historical page-turner from multi-million copy and international bestselling author Jean Plaidy - the perfect blend of history with romance and drama.'Full - bloodied, dramatic, exciting' - THE OBSERVER'Plaidy, by the skilful blending of superb storytelling and meticulous attention to authenticity of detail and depth of characterization has become one of the country's most widely read novelists.' - THE SUNDAY TIMES'It is hard to better Jean Plaidy . . . both elegant and exciting' - DAILY MIRROR'Excellent. Jean Plaidy really knows how to bring history to life.' -- ***** Reader review'Great, exciting. Couldn't put down' -- ***** Reader review***********************************************In the aftermath of the bloody Wars of the Roses, Henry Tudor has seized the English crown, finally uniting the warring Houses of York and Lancaster through his marriage to Elizabeth of York.But whilst Henry VII rules wisely and justly, he is haunted by Elizabeth's missing brothers; the infamous two Princes, their fate in the Tower forever a shrouded secret.Then tragedy strikes at the heart of Henry's family, and it is against his own son that the king must fight for a bride and his throne...The Tudor Saga continues in Katharine, the Virgin Widow.
Häftad, Engelska, 2006
197 kr
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A deliciously atmospheric, moving and evocative historical novel from multi-million copy and international bestselling author Jean Plaidy - perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory.'Plaidy excels at blending history with romance and drama' -- New York Times'Full-blooded, dramatic, exciting' - Observer'Easy to read and hard to put down' -- ***** Reader review'A compulsive, enjoyable and interesting read' -- ***** Reader review'If you like history, and/or historical fiction, Jean Plaidy is the one for you. She has a knack for pulling you right into the story straight away' -- ***** Reader review*****************************************************The young King Henry VIII spends his time basking in the pageants and games of his glittering court - all the while, his doting queen's health and fortunes fade. Henry's affection for his older wife soon strays, and the neglected Katherine decides to use her power as Queen to dangerous foreign advantage.Overseas battles play on Henry's volatile temper, and his defeat in France has changed the good-natured boy Katherine loved into an infamously callous ruler.With no legitimate heir yet born, Katherine once again begins to fear for her future...The Tudor saga continues in The King's Secret Matter.
Del 1 - Medici Trilogy
Madame Serpent
(Medici Trilogy)
Häftad, Engelska, 2006
148 kr
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Sullen-eyed and broken-hearted, fourteen-year-old Catherine de' Medici arrives in Marseilles to marry Henry of Orleans, second son of the King of France. On the promise of a dowry fit for a king, Catherine has left her true love in Italy, forced into trading her future for a stake in the French crown.Amid the glittering fêtes and banquets of the most immoral court in sixteenth-century Europe, the reluctant bride becomes a passionate but unwanted wife. Humiliated and unloved, Catherine spies on Henry and his lover, the infamous Diane de Poitiers. And, tortured by what she sees, Catherine becomes dangerously occupied by a ruthless ambition destined to make her the most despised woman in France: the dream that one day the French crown will be worn be a Medici heir...
Del 2 - Medici Trilogy
Italian Woman
(Medici Trilogy)
Häftad, Engelska, 2006
148 kr
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When Catherine de' Medici was forced to marry Henry of Orleans, her's was not the only heart broken. Jeanne of Navarre once dreamed of marrying this same prince, but like Catherine, she must comply with King Francis's political needs. And so both Catherine and Jeanne's lives are set on unwanted paths, destined to cross in affairs of state, love and faith, driving them to become deadly political rivals.Years later Jeanne is happily married to the dashing but politically inept Antoine de Bourbon, whilst the widowed Catherine continues to be loved by few and feared by many - including her children. But Catherine is now the powerful mother of kings, who will do anything to see her beloved second son, Henry, rule France. As civil war ravages the country and Jeanne fights for the Huguenot cause, Catherine advances along her unholy road, making enemies at every turn...
Del 3 - Medici Trilogy
Queen Jezebel
(Medici Trilogy)
Häftad, Engelska, 2006
209 kr
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The ageing Catherine de' Medici has arranged the marriage of her beautiful Catholic daughter Margot to the uncouth Huguenot King Henry of Navarre. Margot, still desperately in love with Henry de Guise, refuses to utter her vows. But even Catherine is unable to anticipate the carnage that this unholy union is to bring about ...In the midst of an August heatwave, tensions run high: the marriage hasn't brough peace between Catholics and Huguenots. Realising her weakening power over her sickly son, King Charles, Catherine persuades him of a plot against his life. Mad with fear, Charles agrees to a massacre that will rid France of its 'pestilential Huguenots for ever'. And so the carnival of butchery begins, marking years of terror and upheaval that will end in the demise of kings, and finally expose Catherine's lifetime of depraved scheming...
Del 5 - Tudor Saga
Murder Most Royal
(The Tudor saga: book 5): an unmissable story of bewitchment and betrayal from the undisputed Queen of British historical fiction
Häftad, Engelska, 2006
221 kr
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If you like Philippa Gregory, you will love this dazzlingly vivid historical novel from multi-million copy and international bestselling author Jean Plaidy. Two Queens at the mercy of a capricious King...'Jean Plaidy doesn't just write the history, she makes it come alive' -- RNA'Plaidy excels at blending history with romance and drama' -- New York Times'Very well researched, informative yet easy to read - brilliant' -- ***** Reader review'Gripping, captivating, very hard to put down' -- ***** Reader review'I was hooked from the first page' -- ***** Reader review'An excellent book to curl up with' -- ***** Reader review'Riveting' -- ***** Reader review***********************************************************************At the decadent French court of King François, the young Anne Boleyn grows into an enigmatic and striking woman, a temptation to many courtiers. But whilst Anne's ambitions are high, she has learned from her sister's unfortunate reputation. Unlike Mary, Anne refuses to become a mistress - even one to a King.So when Anne returns to the English court of Henry VIII, it is the King, captivated by this mysterious young lady, who is forced to do the wooing.Before long Henry is lured away from his stale marriage to Katharine of Aragon. But the new Queen Anne is not loved by the people, and it is only a matter of time before Henry's patience runs out...The Tudor saga continues in St Thomas's Eve.
Del 3 - Plantagenet Saga
Heart of the Lion
(The Plantagenets: book III): an engrossing historical drama of politics and passion from the Queen of English historical fiction
Häftad, Engelska, 2007
209 kr
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At the age of thirty-two, Richard the Lionheart has finally succeeded Henry II to the English throne. And, against his father's wishes, he intends to make Berengaria, daughter of the King of Navarre, his Queen.But first he must fulfil his vow to his country to win back Jerusalem for the Christian world. Leaving England to begin his crusade, Richard's kingdom is left in the hands of his brother, John, who casts covetous eyes on the crown, and his sister, Joanna, who is willing to defy even a king.
Del 4 - Plantagenet Saga
Prince of Darkness
(The Plantagenets: book IV): a tempestuous period of history expertly brought to life by the Queen of English historical fiction
Häftad, Engelska, 2007
209 kr
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Multi-million copy and international bestselling author Jean Plaidy paints an incredibly vivid portrait of one of history's most controversial - and terrifying - monarchs... Readers of Philippa Gregory will not be disappointed. 'Plaidy excels at blending history with romance and drama' -- New York Times'Full-blooded, dramatic, exciting.' - Observer'Outstanding' - Vanity Fair'Compulsive reading' -- ***** Reader review'I was gripped and want more!' -- ***** Reader review'Found this book hard to put down and didn't want it to finish' -- ***** Reader review'Brilliant stuff!!!' -- ***** Reader review*****************************************************************************The untimely death of Richard the Lionheart left his nephew Arthur and his younger brother John in contest for the throne of England. Reluctantly the barons chose John, and so began years of rule by a ruthless and greedy tyrant.Yet despite his reputation, John, still manages to seduce the young and beautiful Isabella of Angoulême. But in taking her as his bride he makes an enemy for life.And in the tempestuous years that follow many men come to believe that the House of Anjou was tainted by the Devil's blood, the loathsome monarch was himself Evil Incarnate, the very Prince of Darkness...
Del 1 - French Revolution
Louis the Well-Beloved
(French Revolution)
Häftad, Engelska, 2007
197 kr
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France eagerly awaits the day the young King, Louis XV, comes of age and breaks free from the rule of his ministers. The country hopes Louis will bring back glory and prosperity to France. However, he is too preoccupied with the thrills of hunting and gambling to notice the power struggle going on in his own court. Soon, the King is introduced to the pleasures of mistresses and a succession of lovers follows. From the gentle persuasions of Madame de Mailley to her overtly ambitious sister, Madame Vintimille, France stands by and watches a King ruled by his women...
Del 2 - French Revolution
Road to Compiegne
(French Revolution)
Häftad, Engelska, 2007
197 kr
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No longer the well-beloved, Louis XV is becoming ever more unpopular - the huge expense of his court and decades of costly warfare having taken their toll. As the discontent grows, Louis seeks refuge in his extravagances and his mistress, the powerful Marquise de Pompadour. Suspicions, plots and rivalry are rife as Louis's daughters and lovers jostle for his attention and their own standing at Court. Ignoring the unrest in Paris, Louis continues to indulge in frivolities. But how long will Paris stay silent when the death of the Marquise de Pompadour leads to yet another mistress influencing the King?
Del 6 - Plantagenet Saga
Queen From Provence
The Plantagenets: Book VI
Häftad, Engelska, 2008
148 kr
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The public pay a price for personal excess in this captivating and dramatic historical novel by multi-million copy and international bestselling author Jean Plaidy. Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory. 'It's hard to better Jean Plaidy ... both elegant and exciting as she steers a stylish path through the feuding Plantaganets' -- Daily Mirror'Plaidy excels at blending history with romance and drama' -- New York Times'Full-blooded, dramatic, exciting' -- Observer'Fascinating' -- ***** Reader review'Couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review'Grabs you from the first page and doesn't let go' -- ***** Reader review'Another first class read from Ms. Plaidy!' -- ***** Reader review**********************************************************************************************************Marguerite, eldest daughter of the Count of Provence, had married a king of France - and now her sister Eleanor is determined to make just as grand a match.Good fortune and wily cunning bring her Henry of England. A good and generous husband but a weak king, he rules a nation that still remembers his cruel and foolish father, King John. As Henry showers gifts on his new bride, his extravagance forces him to levy ever greater taxation on the land, and the spectre of revolt soon looms against him.For Simon de Montfort, the adventurer who will give England its first true parliament, the house of destiny is at hand...
Del 7 - Plantagenet Saga
Hammer of the Scots
(The Plantagenets: book VII): a stunning depiction of a key moment in British history by the Queen of English historical fiction
Häftad, Engelska, 2008
209 kr
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Readers of Philippa Gregory will love this gripping account of Edward I and his private and political battles by multi-million copy and international bestselling author Jean Plaidy. 'Outstanding' -- Vanity Fair'Full-blooded, dramatic, exciting' -- Observer'Jean Plaidy conveys the texture of various patches of the past with such rich complexity' - Guardian'An inspired blending of history and imagination' -- **** Reader review'A must read' -- **** Reader review'History at its best' -- **** Reader review'A pleasure to read' -- **** Reader review'Powerful stuff' -- **** Reader review*******************************************************************************The news of Henry III's death reached his son Edward on the long road home from the Holy Land. Now he was England's king and a man fit for his destiny.Through all the years of his reign, through stark personal tragedy and chill forebodings as his son grew into a weak, corrupted price, Edward I strove to weld a nation united from England, Scotland and Wales.When the mighty Wallace raised the Scots in arms and the Welsh Llewellyn strove for power, Edward stood firm to his resolve, still knowing in his heart how much would be lost when his crown passed down to his dissolute son ...
Del 8 - Plantagenet Saga
Follies of the King
(The Plantagenets: book VIII): an enthralling story of love, passion and intrigue set in the 1300s from the Queen of English historical fiction
Häftad, Engelska, 2008
209 kr
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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.
Del 1 - Isabella & Ferdinand Trilogy
Castile for Isabella
(Isabella & Ferdinand Trilogy)
Häftad, Engelska, 2008
148 kr
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_____________________The first book in the captivating Spanish Trilogy, focusing on the remarkable lives of Spain's most famous monarchs.In the 15th Century, Spain is full of intrigue and threatened by civil war. The independent young princess Isabella has become the pawn of her ambitious, half-crazed mother, kept as a virtual prisoner at the sordid court of her half-brother, France's Henry IV. Just sixteen years old, all seems lost: is Isabella fated to be the victim of the Queen's revenge, the Archbishop's ambition and the lust of Don Pedro Giron, one of the most notorious womanisers in Castile? Numbed with grief and fear, Isabella holds onto one cherished hope: that one day, she will escape her tormentors and marry Ferdinand, the handsome young Prince of Aragon - her only true betrothed. But the forces of Europe are ranged against them, and love's triumphs are rare...
Del 1 - Queen Victoria
Captive of Kensington Palace
(Queen Victoria: Book 1)
Häftad, Engelska, 2008
197 kr
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The young Princess Victoria, strictly confined within the boundaries of Kensington Palace, is being moulded for her awesome future as Queen of England. Surrounded by her dolls and closely guarded by her domineering mother and faithful governess, she slowly becomes aware of the bitter conflicts that surround her. The jealous and scheming Duke of Cumberland is a constant threat to her rightful accession . . . her mother's sinister friend, Sir John Conroy, makes her uneasy . . . and the bickering between her mother and the king seems neverending. Growing up is proving difficult for the princess. She longs for her eighteenth birthday when at last she will be free to rule the nation as she pleases and to re-acquaint herself with the gallant Prince Albert.
Del 3 - Isabella & Ferdinand Trilogy
Daughters of Spain
(Isabella & Ferdinand Trilogy)
Häftad, Engelska, 2008
197 kr
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With Spain now united, Ferdinand looked to his daughters to further his ambitions. All too often, Isabella found herself torn between his brilliant plans and her love for her children. During the last years of Isabella's reign it seemed there was a curse on the royal house which struck at the children of the sovereigns. Tragedy followed tragedy - the Infanta Isabella, a broken-hearted widow; Juana, driven to madness by her husband's philandering; and the sorrow of parting with young Catalina, destined to become Katharine of Aragon, wife to Henry VIII and Queen of England ...
Del 3 - Queen Victoria
Queen's Husband
(Queen Victoria: Book 3)
Häftad, Engelska, 2008
209 kr
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From the time they were in their cradles, Victoria and Albert were destined for each other. However, the passive Albert is well aware that marriage to a quick-tempered, demonstrative young woman like Victoria could result in unnecessary scenes and stormy court feuds. And he is right. The young Queen, as well has having to endure her constant pregnancies, is in perpetual revolt against any encroachment on her position - and Albert is doing just that. Despite attempts on her life and crises like the Crimean War and the Indian Mutiny, her family - Albert and their nine children - is her prime concern. The Victorian age is truly under way - but the real power behind the throne was the queen's husband.
Del 13 - Plantagenet Saga
Red Rose of Anjou
(Plantagenet Saga)
Häftad, Engelska, 2009
232 kr
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When Henry VI becomes king, it is soon clear that he would be better suited to a quiet life than to ruling the country. Richard, Duke of York, is convinced that he would make a better king and has more right to the crown, and he will stop at nothing to claim it. But Margaret of Anjou, Henry's new French wife, is a formidable woman who is just as determined to keep Henry on the throne. Most powerful of all is the Earl of Warwick, the kingmaker, and with his support of Richard of York the War of the Roses begins. When Henry VI lapses into madness and eventually meets his mysterious end in the Wakefield Tower, Margaret directs all of her ambition towards her young son, Passionate and impulsive she begins scheming for him, and in doing so dashes headlong into disaster ...
Del 14 - Plantagenet Saga
Sun in Splendour
(Plantagenet Saga)
Häftad, Engelska, 2009
232 kr
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Reckoned by those about him to be the most handsome man in the country, Edward the fourth has risen to the throne with the help of Warwick, the kingmaker. But even Warwick's trusted advice cannot convince the King to ignore his passion for the beautiful widow, Elizabeth Woodville - and when she refuses to become his mistress the two are married. Beloved of the people, Edward proves himself to be a strong king, but his love of luxurious living soon begins to impact on his royal duties. Despite his mistresses, Elizabeth is loyal to the illustrious king, providing him with many children, among them Edward the fifth and Richard Duke of York. But Edward lived recklessly and on his death an incident from his past comes to light that will change the course of history ...
Del 12 - Plantagenet Saga
Epitaph for Three Women
(Plantagenet Saga)
Häftad, Engelska, 2009
232 kr
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On the death of Henry the fifth, a nine-month-old baby is made King of England. Ambitious men surround the baby king, including his two uncles, the Dukes of Bedford and Gloucester. Shrewd and clever, Bedford seeks to uphold all his late brother had won and preserve it for young Henry the sixth. Gloucester, a man of poor judgment, greedy for wealth and power, has other ideas.In Lancastrian England and war-torn France, there are three women whose lives are to have a marked effect on the future. Katherine de Valois, haunted by an unhappy childhood, finds love in an unexpected quarter and founds the Tudor dynasty; Joan of Arc leaves her village pastures on the command of heavenly voices; and Eleanor of Gloucester is drawn into a murder plot and becomes the centre of a cause célèbre. Murder, greed and ambition flourish alongside sacrifice, dedication and courage. These are turbulent times as the defeated become the victorious...
Del 1 - Lucrezia Borgia
Madonna of the Seven Hills
(Lucrezia Borgia)
Häftad, Engelska, 2009
197 kr
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In a castle in the mountains outside Rome, Lucrezia Borgia is born into history's most notorious family. Her father, who is to become Pope Alexander VI, receives his first daughter warmly, and her brothers, Cesare and Giovanni, are devoted to her. But on the corrupt and violent streets of the capital the Borgia family are feared, and Lucrezia's father causes scandal, living up to his reputation of 'most carnal man of his age'. As Lucrezia matures into a beautiful young woman, her brothers are ever more protective and become fierce rivals for her attention. Amid glorious celebrations their father becomes Pope, and shortly after Lucrezia is married - but as Borgias the lives of the Pope's children are destined to be marred by scandal and tragedy, and it's a fate that Lucrezia cannot hope to escape ...
Del 11 - Plantagenet Saga
Star of Lancaster
(Plantagenet Saga)
Häftad, Engelska, 2009
209 kr
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Richard the Second is losing his hold on the crown and Henry of Bolingbroke, previously exiled by the king, returns to England to claim it. Richard is deposed and dies mysteriously, murdered some say on the orders of Bolingbroke, now King Henry the Fourth. But Henry finds the crown harder to hold onto than it was to win. He is beset by enemies, hampered by disease, and concerned about the rebellious behaviour of his son. Dominating the court and with his eye on the crown is Harry of Monmouth, whose reckless conduct in low-class taverns with his crony Sir John Oldcastle causes scandal. When the king dies, Harry became King Henry the Fifth, and the change is dramatic for both him and Oldcastle. The licentious youth becomes a great king, and Oldcastle, the rake, turns into a religious reformer. Oldcastle dies a martyr and Harry becomes the conquering hero of Agincourt. The Star of Lancaster is in the ascendant. Harry has brought France to her knees and married her princess. It seems that the long war was at an end. But a greater enemy than the French awaits Harry ...
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Engelska, 2005210 kr
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From princesses to country girls to actresses…the loves of Charles II come to life.Ten years after Charles I was deposed and executed, his son, Charles II, regains the throne after many years in exile. Charles is determined not only to restore the monarchy but also to revive a society that has suffered under many years of Puritan rule, when everything from theater to Christmas festivals was illegal. As king, Charles II throws himself into the gaiety of court life, becoming a patron of the arts and a consummate lover of women. He first secures a strong dynastic alliance by marrying Catherine of Braganza, a shy, plain Portuguese princess who falls in love with her handsome husband and brings him great wealth, but can never give him the son he longs for. For many years, his “untitled queen” is a bold and sensual older woman—Barbara, Countess of Castlemaine—whose husband is routinely paid to look the other way. But when the politically ambitious Lady Castlemaine becomes too powerful, she is replaced by Louise de Kéroualle, a baby-faced French noblewoman who may have been sent to Charles’s court as a spy. His other great love, and Louise’s rival, is Nell Gwyn, a stage actress who rises from the streets of London to become the king’s favorite and a hero of the working class. Court intrigue and affairs of the heart weave together in this unforgettable page-turner.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Häftad, Engelska, 2007
302 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2007
302 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2008
302 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2008
324 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2008
302 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2009
302 kr
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