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The Witch of Eye
By Mari Griffith. 2016
A love that leads to treason 1435 England Eleanor Cobham has married into the highest…
ranks of the aristocracy - she is now the Duchess of Gloucester She and her husband the Duke Humphrey set up a court of their own to rival the royal court in London surrounding themselves with fascinating and influential people But Eleanor craves the one thing she lacks a son and heir and with him a possible route to the throne of England Desperate Eleanor turns to the one person she believes can help her Margery Jourdemayne a woman now remembered as the infamous Witch of Eye Such help comes at a high priceHelp! I'm Trapped in the President's Body
By Todd Strasser. 1996
Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and ... Sherman? The eyes of the world are on Jake Sherman's school when the President of…
the United States comes to visit. But no one's watching too carefully, because Mr. Dirksen's crazy body-switching machine goes off by mistake, turning Jake into the President! Look out, America--Jake's in charge! But is the country ready for a leader who's not even old enough to vote? Lexile Level: 590LOn Agate Hill: A Novel
By Lee Smith. 2006
A dusty box discovered in the wreckage of a once prosperous plantation on Agate Hill in North Carolina contains the…
remnants of an extraordinary life: diaries, letters, poems, songs, newspaper clippings, court records, marbles, rocks, dolls, and bones. It's through these treasured mementos that we meet Molly Petree. Raised in those ruins and orphaned by the Civil War, Molly is a refugee who has no interest in self-pity. When a mysterious benefactor appears out her father's past to rescue her, she never looks back.Spanning half a century, On Agate Hill follows Molly’s passionate, picaresque journey through love, betrayal, motherhood, a murder trial—and back home to Agate Hill under circumstances she never could have imagined.Kate's Story, 1914 (Secrets of the Manor #2)
By Adele Whitby. 2014
There are more family secrets waiting to be discovered at Vandermeer Manor in America in the second book of a…
historical fiction mystery series.It's the end of June in 1914, and Beth Etheridge is traveling from her home in England's Chatswood Manor all the way to America, to visit her cousin Kate at Vandermeer Manor in Rhode Island. The girls are thrilled to be united, especially because Beth will be in attendance when Kate receives the heirloom "Katherine" necklace: one half of a heart encrusted with gorgeous rubies. It's the companion to Beth's "Elizabeth" necklace. But the trip is cut short when news arrives of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. With talk of war on the horizon, Beth is ordered to return home, but Kate knows the perfect hiding place to help her stay. A wing of Vandermeer Manor is rumored to be haunted, and as the girls explore, they find a different kind of ghost--and a new trove of family secrets.The Shadow Queen: A Novel of Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor
By Rebecca Dean. 2012
A king would abdicate his throne for her in one of the world s great love stories - but who…
was Wallis Simpson Born into a poor southern family but taken in by rich relatives Wallis Simpson was raised as a socialite Between family conflicts and debutante balls she and her friends dream of their future husbands and like millions of girls worldwide dream of Prince Edward the heir to the British throne who would someday be king Beloved author Rebecca Dean imagines the early life of Wallis Simpson her triumphs and heartbreaks and the making of the twice divorced nearly destitute woman who captured a king s heart and changed the course of history Set against a background of high society royal circles and diplomatic intrigue The Shadow Queen features one of the most fascinating and controversial women of the 20th centuryQueen's Gambit: A Novel (The udor Trilogy Ser. #1)
By Elizabeth Fremantle. 2014
Divorced beheaded died divorced beheaded survived This is the story of the one who…
survived Widowed for the second time at age thirty-one Katherine Parr falls deeply for the dashing courtier Thomas Seymour and hopes at last to marry for love Instead she attracts the amorous attentions of the ailing egotistical and dangerously powerful Henry VIII No one is in a position to refuse a royal proposal so haunted by the fates of his previous wives--two executions two annulments one death in childbirth--Katherine must wed Henry and rely on her wits and the help of her loyal servant Dot to survive the treacherous pitfalls of life as Henry s queen Yet as she treads the razor s edge of court intrigue she never quite gives up on love as she treads the razor s edge of court intrigue she never quite gives up on loveMrs. Poe
By Lynn Cullen. 2013
A writer and his demons A woman and her desires A wife and her revenge …
Inspired by literature s most haunting love triangle award-winning author Lynn Cullen delivers a pitch-perfect rendering of Edgar Allan Poe his mistress s tantalizing confession and his wife s frightening obsession in this intelligent sexy and utterly addictive M J Rose new masterpiece of historical fiction 1845 New York City is a sprawling warren of gaslit streets and crowded avenues bustling with new immigrants and old money optimism and opportunity poverty and crime Edgar Allan Poe s The Raven is all the rage--the success of which a struggling poet like Frances Osgood can only dream As a mother trying to support two young children after her husband s cruel betrayal Frances jumps at the chance to meet the illustrious Mr Poe at a small literary gathering if only to help her fledgling career Although not a great fan of Poe s writing she is nonetheless overwhelmed by his magnetic presence-- and the surprising revelation that he admires her work What follows is a flirtation then a seduction then an illicit affair and with each clandestine encounter Frances finds herself falling slowly and inexorably under the spell of her mysterious complicated lover But when Edgar s frail wife Virginia insists on befriending Frances as well the relationship becomes as dark and twisted as one of Poe s tales And like those gothic heroines whose fates are forever sealed Frances begins to fear that deceiving Mrs Poe may be as impossible as cheating death itselfThe Last of the Mohicans
By James Fenimore Cooper.
The quintessential story of the American frontier Set during the French and Indian War, The Last of the Mohicans is…
the second installment in James Fenimore Cooper’s Leatherstocking Tales and one of the greatest action stories ever told. When the Munro sisters and their traveling party are betrayed by Magua, a Huron guide, the skilled and courageous woodsman Natty Bumppo—better known as Hawkeye—and his Mohican comrades Chingachgook and Uncas come to their rescue. The thrilling adventures that ensue, from the siege of a British fort by French forces to the clever infiltration of a native village to the dramatic final showdown atop a rocky cliff, are an entertaining and sincere tribute to a way of life that was already vanishing from the American wilderness. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.The Journal of Douglas Allen Deeds: The Donner Party Expedition, 1846 (My Name is America)
By Rodman Philbrick. 2001
The Journal of Augustus Pelletier: The Lewis and Clark Expedition, 1804 (My Name is America)
By Kathryn Lasky. 2000
In this novel, Augustus Pelletier, a 14-year-old half-French and half-Omaha Indian, joins Lewis and Clark on their journey from Missouri…
to the Pacific Ocean and keeps a journal of throughout the trip.When 16-year-old Rufus Rowe runs away from home to escape his cruel stepfather, he ends up in Fredericksburg, Virginia, just…
as the Rebel troops are preparing for a confrontation with the Union Army.1881. A small village in China. A new emperor. The old problems such as hunger. Uncle Precious Stone declares that…
he is going to The Golden Mountain. After some time for preparation, he goes. A few months later, Mama and Papa receive a request to send older brother. But they send Runt! He is the younger, smaller, more intellectual brother. This is an exciting adventure! Although the journal is fiction, the events it portrays are based on history (American and Chinese) and culture. A fine book for a book report!Lighthouse Bay: A Novel
By Kimberley Freeman. 2012
FROM THE AUTHOR OF WILDFLOWER HILL THIS BREATHTAKING NOVEL TRAVELS MORE THAN A CENTURY BETWEEN TWO LOVE STORIES SET…
IN THE AUSTRALIAN SEASIDE TOWN OF LIGHTHOUSE BAY In 1901 a ship sinks off the coast of Lighthouse Bay in Australia The only survivor is Isabella Winterbourne--escaping her loveless marriage and the devastating loss of her son--who clutches a priceless gift meant for the Australian Parliament Suddenly this gift could be her ticket to a new life free from the bonds of her husband and his overbearing family One hundred years later Libby Slater leaves her life in Paris to return to her hometown of Lighthouse Bay Living in the cottage that was purchased by her recently passed lover she hopes to heal her broken heart and reconcile with her sister Juliet Libby did something so unforgivable twenty years ago Juliet is unsure if she can ever trust her sister again In this adventurous love story spanning centuries both Isabella and Libby must learn that letting go of the past is the only way to move into the futureAl otro lado del mar
By Mar a Restrepo. 2017
P Una novela que cuenta la historia de una pareja alemana en Colombia antes de la llegada inminente de…
la segunda guerra mundial P Al otro lado del mar es la historia de Albert y Honorine una pareja de alemanes que disfrutaban de su tranquila vida en Cartagena de Indias hasta que fueron deportados debido al temor y la desconfianza que se generaron alrededor de los alemanes en los a os previos a la Segunda Guerra Mundial en Colombia P P En esta apasionante y conmovedora narraci n Mar a Cristina Restrepo revela un mundo en guerra una familia que debe luchar por sobrevivir y una realidad desconocida sobre los inmigrantes alemanes en Colombia en esa convulsionada pocaThe Kitchen Boy: A Novel of the Last Tsar
By Robert Alexander. 2003
Soon to be a major motion picture starring Kristin Scott Thomas, directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky (The Counterfeiters)Drawing from decades of…
work, travel, and research in Russia, Robert Alexander re-creates the tragic, perennially fascinating story of the final days of Nicholas and Alexandra Romanov as seen through the eyes of their young kitchen boy, Leonka. Now an ancient Russian immigrant, Leonka claims to be the last living witness to the Romanovs' brutal murders and sets down the dark secrets of his past with the imperial family. Does he hold the key to the many questions surrounding the family's murder? Historically vivid and compelling, The Kitchen Boy is also a touching portrait of a loving family that was in many ways similar, yet so different, from any other.Addison Cooke and the Tomb of the Khan (Addison Cooke)
By Jonathan W. Stokes. 2017
"Addison Cooke is Indiana Jones and James Bond rolled into one for the middle-grades set."--BooklistAddison Cooke's second laugh-out-loud adventure--a journey…
through Asia in pursuit of the legendary tomb of Genghis Khan!Fresh off of a victorious treasure hunt and rescue mission in South America, Addison Cooke just can't seem to steer clear of rogue bandits, pesky booby traps, and secret treasure troves. But it sure beats sitting around in school all day.Addison's aunt and uncle, on the other hand, are none too happy about their habit of attracting kidnappers. When they become pawns in a dangerous gang's plan to steal the most prized possession of the notorious Mongolian leader Genghis Khan, Addison and his friends find themselves once again caught in the middle of a multi-million-dollar international heist. Armed with nothing but their wits and thirst for adventure, they travel across Asia in an attempt to rescue Addison's family and stop the treasure from falling into the wrong hands.Brimming with round-the-clock action and tons of laughter, Addison Cooke and the Tomb of the Khan is perfect for fans of Indiana Jones, ancient history, and James Patterson’s Treasure Hunters series.Praise for Addison Cooke and the Treasure of the Incas:"Combines the derring-do of Indiana Jones with a genuine archaeological mystery. Stokes brings a cinematic scope to the story. This lively debut promises more seat-of-the-pants thrillsfor readers who love adventure."--Booklist"Cinematic pacing and action drive the story, but it’s Addison and his friends who will keep readers engaged. Humor is never in short supply . . . and Addison’s endless optimism and irrepressible confidence in his own abilities are endearing."--School Library Journal"Addison is often one step ahead of the adults, but his lead is constantly threatened, building steady tension throughout the novel, screenwriter Stokes’s debut."--Publishers WeeklyThe Medici Boy
By John L'Heureux. 2013
The acclaimed author of The Miracle “brings to life the bliss and treachery of the Italian Renaissance” in this novel…
of beauty and betrayal (David Henry Hwang). In fifteenth-century Florence, young and beautiful Agnolo does whatever he must to survive. When he isn’t living with a soldier, he provides company for lonely men. But when his soldier is sent to war, Agnolo finds work as a model for the great artist Donato di Betto Bardi—otherwise known as Donatello. While creating his famous bronze of David standing on the head of Goliath, Donatello develops a desire for Agnolo that ignites a dangerous jealousy. The artist’s assistant, the complex and conflicted Luca, is determined to save Donatello and put an end to the cattivo Agnolo.Carlota: Falsa emperatriz de México
By Martha Robles. 2017
Bajo el curso de una fugaz pasi n entramada de amor poder curiosidad ingenua ambici …
n y no poca aventura el misterio fue convirtiendo a Carlota en uno de los s mbolos de decadencia mon rquica de una poca imbuida de romanticismo y revoluciones del poder y del pensamiento Acaso la vida de Carlota estuvo llena de paradojas y contradicciones Pese a nacer en el seno de una fastuosa familia de monarcas y ser educada para gobernar el destino de naciones quien fuera alguna vez la princesa de B lgica muy joven enfrent un destino adverso Llevada por sus fantas as imperiales se embarc al lado de su esposo Maximiliano para ocupar el trono de M xico Pero nada fue como ella imagin En esta biograf a se narra la historia de un matrimonio y un sue o fallidos de un emperador fusilado y una emperatriz que a los veintis is a os de edad enloquece y es confinada tr gicamente por poco m s de medio siglo hasta el d a de su muerte