Author: Philippa Gregory Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 0743272498 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 432
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A fictional portrait of Henry VIII's first wife, Katherine of Aragon, follows her through her youthful marriage to Henry's older brother, Arthur, her widowhood, her marriage to Henry, and the divorce that led to Henry's marriage to Anne Boleyn.
Author: Joanna Courtney Publisher: Pan Macmillan ISBN: 1447281063 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 479
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Elizaveta is princess of Kiev, but that doesn't stop her chasing adventure. Defying conventions, she rides the rapids of the Dneiper alongside her royal brothers, and longs to rule in her own right as a queen. Elizaveta meets her match when the fearsome Viking warrior Harald Hardrada arrives at her father's court seeking fame and fortune. He entrusts Elizaveta to be his treasure keeper, to hold the keys to his ever-growing wealth - and eventually to his heart. Theirs is a fierce romance and the strength of their love binds them together as they travel across the vast seas to Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Iceland. In 1066, their ambition carries them to Orkney as they plan to invade England and claim the crown . . .
Author: Philippa Gregory Publisher: HarperCollins UK ISBN: 0007518730 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 1216
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From the bestselling author of THE WHITE QUEEN – the first three novels of her Tudor Court series: THE CONSTANT PRINCESS, THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL, THE BOLEYN INHERITANCE
Author: Joanna Courtney Publisher: Pan Macmillan ISBN: 1447280776 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 417
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1066. Three Queens. One Crown. As a young woman in England's royal court, Edyth, granddaughter of Lady Godiva, dreams of marrying for love. But political matches are rife while King Edward is still without an heir and the future of England is uncertain. When Edyth's family are exiled to the wild Welsh court, she falls in love with the charismatic King of Wales - but their romance comes at a price and she is catapulted onto the opposing side of a bitter feud with England. Edyth's only allies are Earl Harold Godwinson and his handfasted wife, Lady Svana. As the years pass, Edyth finds herself elevated to a position beyond even her greatest expectations. She enjoys both power and wealth but as her star rises the lines of love and duty become more blurred than she could ever have imagined. As 1066 dawns, Edyth is asked to make an impossible choice. Her decision is one that has the power to change the future of England forever . . . The first book in The Queens of Conquest series, The Chosen Queen by Joanna Courtney is the perfect blend of history, fast-paced plot and sweeping romance with a cast of strong female characters - an unforgettable read. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Chadwick and Philippa Gregory.
Author: Joanna Courtney Publisher: Pan Macmillan ISBN: 1447281969 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 479
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'You need not take England without me, Hari, because I will be your constant queen - there with you; there for you.'Elizaveta is princess of Kiev, but that doesn't stop her chasing adventure. Defying conventions, she rides the rapids of the Dneiper alongside her royal brothers and longs to rule in her own right as a queen.Elizaveta meets her match when the fearsome Viking warrior Harald Hardrada arrives at her father's court seeking fame and fortune. He entrusts Elizaveta to be his treasure keeper, holding the keys to his ever-growing wealth - and eventually to his heart.Theirs is a fierce romance and the strength of their love binds them together as they travel across the vast seas to Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Iceland. In 1066, their ambition carries them to Orkney as they plan to invade England and claim the crown . . . The Constant Queen is a powerful, absorbing novel which tells the story of a daring Viking warrior, his forgotten queen and a love that almost changed the course of history.
Author: Anne O'Brien Publisher: HarperCollins Australia ISBN: 176037427X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 342
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Daughter of a murderer. Duchess of Brittany. The future Queen of England. Joanna of Navarre knows her place in society. And defies it. Forthright, unemotional and politically minded, she is more than a match for the men in the court of Brittany. And when she inherits control of her lands after her husband's death, it's a testament to her intellect and loyal duty. Then comes an unexpected proposal — marriage to Henry IV, King of England. The price? Abandoning her homeland, leaving her children, and sacrificing her independence. Henry's hold on the crown is unsteady and war is brewing. Crossing the channel is a dangerous prospect. If Joanna's pride will allow it, this could be a chance to unite two nations. But pride comes before a fall, and there are many who conspire to watch Joanna tumble from the English throne...
Author: Philippa Gregory Publisher: Center Point Pub ISBN: 9781585477876 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 615
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New York Times bestselling author. Book-of-the-Month Club, Literary Guild, Doubleday Book Club, and Rhapsody Book Club selection. "This fascinating portrait of a proud, intelligent, and passionate woman captures the political turmoil of the era ... An excellent choice for historical fiction collections." – Library Journal. "Gregory makes the broad sweep of history vibrant and intimate – and hinges it all on a bit of romance." - Kirkus Reviews. Katherine of Aragon, daughter of Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain, was fated to marry Prince Arthur of England. When they meet and are married, the match becomes as passionate as it is politically expedient. But at age fifteen, Arthur dies and extracts from his bride a deathbed promise to marry his brother, Henry; become Queen; and fulfill their dreams and her destiny. Widowed and abandoned at sixteen, and forced to endure poverty for seven long years, Katherine convinces the court that her marriage to Arthur was never consummated – that she is free marry Henry VIII. Despite incredible adversity, Katherine remained a woman of indomitable spirit, unwavering faith, and extraordinary strength.
Author: Philippa Gregory Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1451682964 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 3436
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The six-book bosed set of the bestselling Tudor Court novels by Philippa Gregory, #1 New York Times bestselling author and "the queen of royal fiction" (USA TODAY): The Constant Princess, The Other Boleyn Girl, The Boleyn Inheritance, The Queen's Fool, The Virgin's Lover, and The Other Queen.
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