Author: Maurice DruonPublisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007492227
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
“This is the original Game of Thrones.” George R.R. Martin.
Author: Maurice DruonThe Poisoned Crown
Author: Maurice DruonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : French fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
No man is impervious to the poisons of the crown...Having murdered his wife and exiled his mistress, King Louis X of France becomes besotted with Princess Clemence of Hungary and makes her his new Queen. However, though the matter of the succession should be assured, it is far from so, as Louis embarks on an ill-fated war against Flanders. Where his father, Philip IV, was strong, Louis is weak, and the ambitions of his proud, profligate barons threaten his power and the future of a kingdom once ruled by an Iron King. This is the third book in the author's Accursed Kings series of novels set in the early 14th century during the period of crisis within the ruling Capetian dynasty when after the death of the Iron King, Philip IV, his three sons ruled for short periods, thus encouraging England's King Edward III to claim the French throne through his mother, thereby precipitating the conflict known later as the Hundred Years War. The first of these sons, Louis X is the subject of this novel, and in particular his relationship with his second wife Clementia of Hungary. More plotting, scandal and family tensions abound, though the plot of this novel seems a little lighter than that of the first two books.
The Iron King
Author: Maurice DruonPublisher: Voyager
ISBN: 9780007491254
Category : Biographical fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
This was the original game of thrones' George R.R. Martin From the publishers that brought you A Game of Thrones comes the series that inspired George R.R. Martin's epic work. "Accursed! Accursed! You shall be accursed to the thirteenth generation!" The Iron King - Philip the Fair - is as cold and silent, as handsome and unblinking as a statue. He governs his realm with an iron hand, but he cannot rule his own family: his sons are weak and their wives adulterous; while his red-blooded daughter Isabella is unhappily married to an English king who prefers the company of men. A web of scandal, murder and intrigue is weaving itself around the Iron King; but his downfall will come from an unexpected quarter. Bent on the persecution of the rich and powerful Knights Templar, Philip sentences Grand Master Jacques Molay to be burned at the stake, thus drawing down upon himself a curse that will destroy his entire dynasty...
Author: Maurice DruonThe Iron King (The Accursed Kings, Book 1)
Author: Maurice DruonPublisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007492219
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 283
Book Description
‘This is the original game of thrones’ George R.R. Martin From the publishers that brought you A Game of Thrones comes the series that inspired George R.R. Martin’s epic work.
The Lily and the Lion, a Novel
Author: Maurice 1918-2009 DruonPublisher: Hassell Street Press
ISBN: 9781013734366
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Losers, Weepers
Author: Ellery QueenPublisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504019148
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 155
Book Description
An ordinary office worker finds a whole lot of money—and winds up running for his life—in this twist-filled thriller by a mystery master. Jim Morgan can’t afford the briefcase. His wife’s spending has strangled him with debt, and he’s down to his last $20. But the briefcase in the leather shop calls to him. It looks like something an executive would own. It smells like success. When he buys it, he feels a confidence he hasn’t felt in years. He tells off the office bully. He talks his way into a raise. The briefcase has made him a new man—and soon, it will be his downfall. Stopping on his way home for a cocktail, Morgan sets the briefcase on the barroom floor. When he picks it up, it’s filled with cash. He’s walked off with $100,000 in stolen money. And getting rid of it will turn his life upside down—or end it.
The Strangled Queen
Author: Maurice DruonPublisher: Voyager
ISBN: 9780007491278
Category : France
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Louis X of France attempts to remarry when his wife is convicted of adultery. A dilemma is created by the fact that a new pope has not yet been elected and Louis' marriage cannot be annulled. Sequel to "Iron King." Followed by "Poisoned Crown."
Pawn
Author: Timothy ZahnPublisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1429947071
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
The first book in an exciting space opera trilogy from New York Times bestselling author Timothy Zahn, Pawn “Tim Zahn is a master of tactics and puts his own edge on complex hard-SF thrillers.” —Kevin J. Anderson, New York Times bestselling author Nicole Lee’s life is going nowhere. No family, no money, and stuck in a relationship with a thug named Bungie. But, after one of Bungie’s “deals” goes south, he and Nicole are whisked away by a mysterious moth-like humanoid to a strange ship called the Fyrantha. Once aboard, life on the ship seems too good to be true. All she has to do is work on one of the ship’s many maintenance crews. However, she learned long ago that nothing comes without a catch. When she’s told to keep quiet and stop asking questions, she knows she is on to something. Nicole soon discovers that many different factions are vying for control of the Fyrantha, and she and her friends are merely pawns in a game beyond their control. But, she is tired of being used, and now Nicole is going to fight. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
