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Wir schreiben das Jahr 1643. Der englische König kämpft verzweifelt um seine Krone. Der intrigante Kardinal Mazarin ist jetzt Premierminister von Frankreich. Ebenso verschlagen wie sein Vorgänger Richelieu, engagiert er den ehemaligen Offizier François de Toucy, um die Königin von England, eine frühere französische Prinzessin, in Sicherheit zu bringen. François und seine Freunde machen sich also auf die gefährliche Reise nach England.

1483: Margherita ha solo tre anni quando il padre, Massimiliano d’Asburgo, imperatore del Sacro Romano Impero, la promette in sposa a Carlo VIII, re di Francia, per porre fine ai contrasti tra francesi e fiamminghi. Nello splendido castello di Amboise, la duchessa cresce spensierata, ma quando, anni dopo, Carlo VIII stipula per sé un accordo matrimoniale più vantaggioso, a Margherita non resta che tornare nelle Fiandre. Finalmente può dedicarsi anima e corpo alla sua passione principale, l’arte, e così conosce Conrad Meit, scultore che apprezza e di cui s’innamora perdutamente.

Королева Марго — один из самых известных романов, вышедших из-под пера мастера историко-приключенческой литературы Александра Дюма. Роман повествует о гугенотских войнах, о кровавом противостоянии протестантов и католиков, а также о придворных интригах, в которые поневоле оказывается втянутой королева Марго.

На целый год психическая болезнь превратила Генриха VI в добровольного узника Виндзорского замка. В борьбу за власть, выпавшую из рук сумасшедшего монарха, вступили дворцовые партии, возглавляемые королевой Маргаритой и герцогом Йорком, лордом-протектором. Сторону Йорка принимают граф Солсбери и граф Уорик; эта троица полна решимости одержать верх над лоялистами Генриха и королевы. Неожиданно для всех Генрих приходит в себя и отправляется в Лондон, чтобы подтвердить свои права на престол. Равновесие власти окончательно рушится, и страна низвергается в гражданскую войну.

Le roman Les Borgia fait partie de la saga historique "Les Crimes célèbres", une série de romans d'Alexandre Dumas, parus entre 1839 et 1840. Chaque roman prend son origine dans un contexte historique différent, couvrant une période allant de la Renaissance à l'époque contemporaine de Dumas. César Borgia, fils du pape Alexandre VI, domine cette famille illustre qui va se construire un royaume dans l'Italie de la Renaissance, éliminant par le fer ou le poison ses principaux rivaux. Il est le frère de Lucrèce Borgia qui a marqué son époque comme protectrice des arts et des lettres.

Brought to you by Penguin. FIREBRAND is now a MAJOR MOTION PICTURE starring Alicia Vikander and Jude Law For fans of WOLF HALL and the BBC's THE WHITE QUEEN Dive into the Fremantle's vivid Tudor England and meet the woman who survived Henry VIII My name is Katherine Parr. I’m thirty-one years...

XV. Louis'nin sarayının en sözü geçer metresi olan güzel, zeki, merak uyandırıcı Madame de Prie, kraliyet emrine göre sarayı hemen terk etmek ve Normandiya'dan Courbépine'deki çiftliğe çekilmek zorunda kalır. Fakat sürgün döneminde manipülatif oyunları iş görmez ve topluma olan açlığı gün geçtikçe artmaya başlar. Kendini ve çevresindeki insanları kandırma eğiliminde olan madam, Paris'teki hayatını renklendirmek adına malikânesinde sıkça gösterişli eğlenceler düzenlemeye başlar. Başlattığı oyunun bedeliyse bu kez çok ağır olur.

Начало XVII века. Войско Лжедмитрия I вторгается в Россию, переживающую к этому времени глубокий кризис, вызванный опричниной, Ливонской войной, голодом и эпидемиями. Начинается так называемое Смутное время, продлившееся без малого два десятилетия. В этот тяжелый для России период, самая незавидная участь была у холопов, которые из-за происходящих событий находились практически в абсолютном подчинении у хозяев без какой-либо надежды на освобождение.

Praise for Joanna Hickson: ‘An intriguing tale, told with confidence’ The Times ‘Rich and warm’ Sunday Express Will his ambition be her destiny or her downfall? When Isabel Williams is betrothed to John Seymour, Lord of Wolf Hall Manor, she hopes that love and respect will come, despite...

The delightfully irreverent eldest daughter of the not-so-ill-fated Romeo and Juliet returns to sleuth another day in fair Verona, in this hugely entertaining historical mystery series with a refreshingly bold premise.

When wounded, grieving war-hero Jack Fiskardo arrives in the London of 1639 from the battlefields of Europe, a veteran not just of conflict but of tragedy, his only wish is to make a life for himself and his two sons different to any he has known. But in an England on the verge of civil war, and a city full of bitter rivalries and deadly secrets, a soldier's past cannot be so easily forgotten.

In a city of masks, no one is what they seem . . . Englishman Richard Hughes has survived a stint as a galley slave and is now a free man in Venice, where he enjoys a modest life as a fencing master. He believes he has long-since left behind the ideals that landed him in slavery...until he...

Each time the globe turns, murder strikes… 1597, London. When Beatrice’s husband returns from exploring the New World, he comes home with unexpected company: a mysterious woman, and an enormous painted globe. As Hugh refuses to explain who their female guest is, Beatrice’s foreboding grows...

 When Crispin Daventry fled London’s most notorious gaming hell, the Underworld, with a broken heart and empty pockets, he wasn’t sure he would ever return. But after a spell of debauchery in Italy with his new friend Count Este, he believes he has finally cast aside all thoughts of romance and is ready to pay back his debts, seeking his own unique revenge on the venue that bankrupted him.

There's only one thing notorious thief Lyta loves more than a big score: her little brother, Kit. But when Kit is arrested for producing seditious pamphlets, he stands to lose not only his printing press, but possibly his life. In exchange for her brother's freedom, Lyta strikes a daring bargain with the king -she will steal the infamous Book of Gold: a mysterious manuscript reputed to be hiding vast magical power within.

Political alliances are beginning to rupture, and no state is immune: England, France, the Holy Roman Empire, Milan Genoa, Venice, Constantinople . . . Every mercenary knight must sharpen his sword and prepare for battle. But Sir William Gold has other problems. Just to reach Europe, he must capture its most unassailable fortress. He must also protect his liege lord, the Green Count, from assassins hell-bent on his death.

From critically acclaimed author Nicole Galland comes a vibrant and thought-provoking historical tale of love, political intrigue, and gender-swapping set in the theatre world of Elizabethan London. Alexander “Sander” Cooke is the most celebrated “boy player” in the Chamberlain’s Men...

We know the truths men have forgotten… ‘Visceral, twisting, propulsive – Black Wood Women begs to be devoured’ Stacey Halls 'Grim and glorious' Daily Mail 'Will leave you breathless’ Sunday Post 'A vivid, inventive narrative' Sunday Times *** The last wolf in England hunts for prey...

"Witty, resilient, and fiercely intelligent, Judith emerges as a heroine for the ages. Her journey, rich in historical authenticity and imaginative storytelling, offers insights that resonate across the centuries."—Christina Baker Kline, New York Times bestselling author of The Exiles For...

From the author of The Good Wife of Bath comes this brilliant recreation of the vibrant, optimistic but politically treacherous world of London's Restoration theatre, where we are introduced to the remarkable playwright Aphra Behn, now a feminist icon but then an anomaly, who gravitated to the...