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Harold Fry novels volume 3
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"Maureen Fry has settled into the quiet life she shares with her husband after his iconic walk across England ten years ago. When an unexpected message from the North disturbs her equilibrium again, it is now her turn to make a journey. But Maureen is not like Harold. By turns outspoken, then vulnerable, she struggles to form bonds with the people she meets, and the landscape she crosses has radically changed. And Maureen has no sense of what she...
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Tudor Rose volume 2
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2023.
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"Young Henry began his rule as a magnificent and chivalrous Renaissance prince who embodied every virtue. He had all the qualities to make a triumph of his kingship, yet we remember only the violence. Henry famously broke with the Pope, founding the Church of England and launching a religious revolution that divided his kingdom. He beheaded two of his wives and cast aside two others. He died a suspicious, obese, disease-riddled tyrant, old before...
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Widowland volume 2
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"The thrilling sequel to Widowland, a feminist dystopian novel set in an alternative history that terrifyingly imagines what a British alliance with Germany would look like if the Nazis had won WWII. London, 1955. The Leader has been dead for two years. His assassination, on British soil, provoked violent retribution and intensified repression of British citizens, particularly women. Now, more than ever, the Protectorate is a place of surveillance...
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"A stunning portrait of an African princess raised in Queen Victoria's court and adapting to life in Victorian England--based on the real-life story of a recently rediscovered historical figure, Sarah Forbes Bonetta. With a brilliant mind and a fierce will to survive, Sarah Forbes Bonetta, a kidnapped African princess, is rescued from enslavement at seven years old and presented to Queen Victoria as a "gift." To the Queen, the girl is an exotic trophy...
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2023.
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"In Victorian London, where traveling sideshows are the very pinnacle of entertainment, there is no more coveted ticket than Ashe and Pretorius' Carnivale of Curiosities. Each performance is a limited engagement, and London's elite boldly dare the dangerous streets of Southwark to witness the Carnivale's astounding assemblage of marvels. For a select few, however, the real show begins behind the curtain. Rumors abound that the show's proprietor, Aurelius...
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In this queer retelling of the classic novel and third book in Tirzah Price's Jane Austen Murder Mystery series, Mansfield Park is the center of a deadly accident (or is it?). Perfect for fans of the Lady Janies and Stalking Jack the Ripper. Aspiring artist Fanny Price is an unwelcome guest at her uncle Sir Thomas Bertram's estate. It's his affection for Fanny that's keeping her from being forced out by her cousins Tom and Maria and nasty Aunt Norris,...
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"From the East End of London to the eastern seaboard of the United States, from Spitalfields to Scottish castles, from Bletchley Park to Buchenwald, and from the Vatican to Palestine, Natalie Livingstone follows the extraordinary lives of the Rothschild women from the dawn of the nineteenth century to the early years of the twenty-first. As Jews in a Christian society and women in a deeply patriarchal family, they were outsiders. Excluded from the...
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"He has nothing to offer. She has everything to lose. Despite the dishonorable circumstances of his own birth, Adam Faulkner has never begrudged his half-brother Sebastian's legitimate position as the Viscount Willowthorpe. Having a title and everything that goes with it never mattered to Adam--until "everything" became the hand of Miss Eliza Southwick. Adam knows, as the stable manager at Hooke Manor, he shouldn't hope to wed a well-born miss. After...
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The relationship between Scotland and England has always been rocky. For most of their history they have been at loggerheads and frequently at war, and, even after the Act of Union of 1707 which united the two nations, there were at least four Scottish uprisings. Today, the Scottish threat to separate from the post-Brexit UK is well-known. England has historically viewed the northern nation as a threat, and Scotland for its part has feared, with justification,...
10) Scotland History
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This comprehensive guide offers a wealth of knowledge, engaging storytelling, and an accessible writing style that is sure to hold your interest from beginning to end.
Why You Need This Book:
So, why wait? Grab a copy today and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Scotland's history.
It's an adventure that will enlighten and educate, providing you with a deeper understanding of this incredible nation and its storied past.
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Discover the Secrets of Scotland's Past in This Book!
Introducing the book you need to unlock the mysteries and marvels of this storied nation. Embark on an epic journey that spans thousands of years and countless tales of heroism, tragedy, and triumph.
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Scotland's past, from the enigmatic Picts to the rise of the powerful clans.
Stand alongside legendary figures like William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, and Mary,...
12) Scotland
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It's time to dive into the fascinating and captivating world of Scotland's history.
Now, before you think it's just another history book, let me assure you...
– This one will take you on an unforgettable journey through the ages. That will leave you wanting more.
So, buckle up and get ready to embark on an adventure that's both informative and entertaining.
Uncover the intriguing stories of Scotland's past.
Learn about legendary figures like...
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The essential introduction to the Middle Ages by the bestselling author of The Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval England
We tend to think of the Middle Ages as a dark, backward and unchanging time characterised by violence, ignorance and superstition. By contrast we believe progress arose from science and technological innovation, and that inventions of recent centuries created the modern world.
We couldn't be more wrong. As Ian Mortimer...
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NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE starring Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie. A biography "as enthralling as a detective story," of the woman who reigned over sixteenth-century Scotland (New York Times Book Review).
In Mary Queen of Scots, John Guy creates an intimate and absorbing portrait of one of history's most famous women, depicting her world and her place in the sweep of history with stunning immediacy. Bringing together all surviving documents and...
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Those roguish Rosemonts volume 3
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A weekend with the Duke. A temptation she must resist! Part of Those Roguish Rosemonts. Illegitimate Georgina Daglish is used to staying in the shadows and letting her half-sister Olivia shine. So when they arrive at Luther Rosemont, the Duke of Southbridge's stately home, in the hopes of a proposal for Olivia, Georgina keeps to the wings. But when Olivia falls ill Georgina is forced to entertain the devilish Duke, and their time spent together sparks...
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"Within the walls of Wodebury Hall, an elite boarding school in the English countryside, reputation is everything. But aspiring photographer Iyanu is more comfortable observing things safely from behind her camera. For Iyanu's estranged cousin, Kitan, life seems perfect. She has money, beauty, and friends like queen bee Heather. But as a Nigerian girl in a school as white and insular as Wodebury, Kitan struggles with the personal sacrifices needed...
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Scandals are nothing new to the royal family of the United Kingdom. From abdication crisis, heart-breaking love stories, infidelity, and libelous affairs with married men to topless photos of the royals gracing the covers of popular tabloids, bribery charges, sexual assault allegations, late-night phone calls, tax havens, and tell-all interviews, the royals have had it all. When the youngest couple Prince Harry and Megan Markle, the Duke, and Duchess...
18) Edward I
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On the night of June 17 - 18, 1239, Queen Eleanor, the consort of Henry the Third, presented her husband with a son, who was born in the Palace of Westminster, and who was instantly, says the old chronicler, named by the king, "Edward, after the glorious king and confessor, whose body rests in the church of St. Peter," immediately adjoining. The event was greeted by the nobles and by the people of London with great manifestations of joy: by the citizens...
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Get the Summary of David Mitchell's Unruly in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Unruly" by David Mitchell delves into the complex tapestry of English history, focusing on the evolution of kingship and the nation's identity. The book begins by debunking the historical accuracy of King Arthur, illustrating our penchant for romanticizing the past. It then traverses the murky period following the Roman withdrawal from...
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Almost all of us have happy memories of excursions and holidays spent beside the sea. For many, these will have included the Yorkshire coast which runs unbroken for more than one hundred miles between the two great rivers, the Tees and the Humber. Within those boundaries are the popular seaside resorts of Whitby, Scarborough, Filey and Bridlington as well as numerous smaller and quieter but equally well-loved destinations. How did the love affair...