Hotspur

Author : Rita Mae Brown
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2007-12-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307415523

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Hotspur by Rita Mae Brown Pdf

In her well-received novel Outfoxed, Rita Mae Brown vividly and deftly brought to life the genteel world of foxhunting, where hunters, horses, hounds, and foxes form a tightly knit community amidst old money and simmering conflicts. With Hotspur, we return to the Southern chase–and to a hunt on the trail of a murderer. Jane “Sister” Arnold may be in her seventies, but she shows no signs of losing her love for the Hunt. As Master of the prestigious Jefferson Hunt Club in a well-heeled Virginia Blue Ridge Mountain town, she is the most powerful and revered woman in the county. She can assess the true merits of a man or a horse with uncanny skill. In short, Sister Jane is not easily duped. When the skeleton of Nola Bancroft, still wearing an exquisite sapphire ring on her finger, is unearthed, it brings back a twenty-one year old mystery. Beautiful Nola was a girl who had more male admirers than her family had money, which was certainly quite a feat. In a world where a woman’s ability to ride was considered one of her most important social graces, Nola was queen of the stable. She had a weakness for men, and her tastes often ventured towards the inappropriate, like the sheriff’s striking son, Guy Ramy. But even Guy couldn’t keep her eyes from wandering. When Nola and Guy disappeared on the Hunt’s ceremonial first day of cubbing more than two decades ago, everyone assumed one of two things: Guy and Nola eloped to escape her family’s disapproval; or Guy killed Nola in a jealous rage and vanished. But Sister Jane had never bought either of those theories. Sister knows that all the players are probably still in place, the old feuds haven’t died, and the sparks that led to a long-ago murder could flare up at any time. Hotspur brings all of Rita Mae Brown’s storytelling gifts to the fore. It’s a tale of Southern small-town manners and rituals, a compelling and intricate murder mystery, and a look at the human/animal relationship in all its complexity and charm.

Author : John Sadler
Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2022-05-12
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781399003896

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Hotspur by John Sadler Pdf

On 21 July 1403 Sir Henry Percy – better known as Hotspur – led a rebel army out at Shrewsbury to face the forces of the king Henry IV. The battle was both bloody and decisive. Hotspur was shot down by an arrow and killed. Posthumously he was declared a traitor and his lands forfeited to the crown. This was an ignominious end to the brilliant career of one of the most famous medieval noblemen, a remarkable soldier, diplomat and courtier who played a leading role in the reigns of Richard II and Henry IV. How did he earn his extraordinary reputation, and why did Shakespeare portray him as a fearsomely brave but flawed hero who, despite a traitor’s death, remained the mirror of chivalry? These are questions John Sadler seeks to answer in the first full biography of this legendary figure to be published for over twenty years. Hotspur’s exploits as a soldier in France during the Hundred Years War, against the Scots in the Scottish borders and at the battles of Otterburn, Homildon Hill and Shrewsbury have overshadowed his diplomatic role as a loyal royal servant in missions to Prussia, Cyprus, Ireland and Aquitaine. And, as the heir to one of the foremost noble families of northern England, he was an important player not only in the affairs of the North but of the kingdom as a whole. So, as John Sadler reveals in this highly readable study, Hotspur was a much more varied and interesting character than his narrow reputation for headstrong attack and rebellion suggests.

Author : Tessa Gratton
Publisher : Tor Books
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2020-01-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780765392510

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Lady Hotspur by Tessa Gratton Pdf

Tessa Gratton's Lady Hotspur is a sweeping, heart-stopping Shakespearean novel of betrayal and battlefields and destiny. STRIKE FAST, LOVE HARD, LIVE FOREVER This is the motto of the Lady Knights—sworn to fealty under a struggling kingdom, promised to defend the prospective heir, Banna Mora. But when a fearsome rebellion overthrows the throne, Mora is faced with an agonizing choice: give up everything she's been raised to love, and allow a king-killer to be rewarded—or retake the throne, and take up arms against the newest heir, Hal Bolingbrooke, Mora's own childhood best friend and sworn head of the Lady Knights. Hal loathes being a Prince; she's much more comfortable instated on the Throne of Misrule, a raucous underground nether-court where passion rules all. She yearns to live up to the wishes of everyone she loves best—but that means sacrificing her own heart, and so she will disappoint everyone until the moment she can rise to prove those expectations wrong. And between these two fierce Princes is the woman who will decide all their fates—Lady Hotspur, the fiery and bold knight whose support will turn the tides of the coming war. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : Anthony Trollope
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1871
Category : English fiction
ISBN : HARVARD:HWP5RQ

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Sir Harry Hotspur of Humblethwaite by Anthony Trollope Pdf

Author : C S. Forester
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781479443956

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Hornblower and the Hotspur by C S. Forester Pdf

Hornblower and the Hotspur (1962) is the third book in the series chronologically, but the tenth by order of publication, and serves as the basis for one of the episodes of the Hornblower series of television films. With the Peace of Amiens under strain and war with France under Napoleon Bonaparte imminent in May 1803, Hornblower is promoted from Lieutenant to Commander and appointed to command the sloop HMS Hotspur. While readying for sea, he hastily marries Maria, the daughter of his landlady, at the Garrison Church, Portsmouth. However, Hornblower marries her not out of love but out of pity, and is forced to exercise his acting ability to make her believe that he genuinely loves her. Hotspur reconnoiters the approaches to the French naval base of Brest, and narrowly avoids capture when war is declared. Once the British fleet blockades Brest, Hornblower's restlessness and perfectionism prompts him to lead attacks and landing parties.

Author : Cecil Louis Troughton Smith
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2022-08-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547193630

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Hornblower and the Hotspur by Cecil Louis Troughton Smith Pdf

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Hornblower and the Hotspur" by Cecil Louis Troughton Smith. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Author : C. S. Forester
Publisher : Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : PKEY:SMP2200000111449

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Hornblower and the Hotspur by C. S. Forester Pdf

"Hornblower and the Hotspur" is the third novel in C. S. Forester's celebrated Horatio Hornblower series, chronicling the adventures of the titular character during the Napoleonic Wars. Set in the early 19th century, the novel follows Commander Horatio Hornblower as he takes command of the HMS Hotspur. Tasked with vital reconnaissance and raiding missions along the French coast, Hornblower demonstrates his exceptional naval prowess and leadership in the face of formidable challenges. Throughout the novel, Hornblower's character is meticulously developed, showcasing his strategic acumen, inner conflicts, and growing self-confidence. Forester's rich historical detail and gripping narrative immerse readers in the tumultuous era of naval warfare, making "Hornblower and the Hotspur" a compelling blend of adventure, historical fiction, and character study. The novel not only entertains but also offers a vivid portrayal of life at sea during a critical period in European history.

Author : Anthony Trollope
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2018-04-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783732635573

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Sir Harry Hotspur by Anthony Trollope Pdf

Reproduction of the original: Sir Harry Hotspur by Anthony Trollope

Author : Tessa Gratton
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2020-01-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780008281953

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Lady Hotspur by Tessa Gratton Pdf

Tessa Gratton's latest epic adult fantasy, Lady Hotspur, is a sweeping, heart-stopping Shakespearean novel of betrayal and battlefields and destiny.

Author : Alfred Fullerton Loomis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1954
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCBK:C109056025

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The Hotspur Story by Alfred Fullerton Loomis Pdf

Author : Kay Stockholder
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-24
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781119059011

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Thinking About Shakespeare by Kay Stockholder Pdf

Explores the challenges of maintaining bonds, living up to ideals, and fulfilling desire in Shakespeare’s plays In Thinking About Shakespeare, Kay Stockholder reveals the rich inner lives of some of Shakespeare’s most enigmatic characters and the ways in which their emotions and actions shape and are shaped by the social and political world around them. In addressing all genres in the Shakespeare canon, the authors explore the possibility of people being constant to each other in many different kinds of relationships: those of lovers, kings and subjects, friends, and business partners. While some bonds are irrevocably broken, many are reaffirmed. In all cases, the authors offer insight into what drives Shakespeare’s characters to do what they do, what draws them together or pulls them apart, and the extent to which bonds can ever be eternal. Ultimately, the most durable bond may be between the playwright and the audience, whereby the playwright pleases and the audience approves. The book takes an in-depth look at a dozen of The Bard’s best-loved works, including: A Midsummer Night’s Dream; Romeo and Juliet; The Merchant of Venice; Richard II; Henry IV, Part I; Hamlet; Troilus and Cressida; Othello; Macbeth; King Lear; Antony and Cleopatra; and The Tempest. It also provides an epilogue titled: Prospero and Shakespeare. Written in a style accessible for all levels Discusses 12 plays, making it a comprehensive study of Shakespeare’s work Covers every genre of The Bard’s work, giving readers a full sense of Shakespeare’s art/thought over the course of his oeuvre Provides a solid overall sense of each play and the major characters/plot lines in them Providing new and sometimes unconventional and provocative ways to think about characters that have had a long critical heritage, Thinking About Shakespeare is an enlightening read that is perfect for scholars, and ideal for any level of student studying one of history’s greatest storytellers.

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Wordsworth Editions
Page : 1288 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Dramatists, English
ISBN : 1840225572

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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare by William Shakespeare Pdf

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) excels in plot, poetry and wit, and his talent encompasses the tragedies of "Hamlet", "King Lear", "Othello", and "Macbeth" as well as history plays and the comedies such as "A Midsummer Night's Dream", and "As You Like It". This volume presents his plays in the chronological order in which they were written.

Author : Andy Greeves
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1913578062

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The Official Tottenham Hotspur Annual 2021 by Andy Greeves Pdf

The 2021 Annual is a must for all Tottenham Hotspur soccer supporters. We have a definitive Premier League season review, along with an in-depth profile of our manager and the backroom team. The action-packed Annual features pictures, games and quizzes for everyone to enjoy. With profiles of all of your favourite players, there's everything you need to know about your favorite soccer club! Come on you Spurs! IMAGE OF 2020 ANNUAL FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES

Author : Lorenzo Gravela
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-06
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781291275162

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SOCCER WORLD 2012/2013 by Lorenzo Gravela Pdf

Soccer World è l'unico annuario statistico sul calcio internazionale prodotto interamente in Italia. Forte di una quantità innumerevole di statistiche il volume permette di conoscere informazioni spesso non comuni ad altre pubblicazioni del settore come per esempio i dati societari di tutti i club presenti, gli organici minuziosamente aggiornati di oltre 500 squadre e l'analisi tattica di ognuna di esse con le disposizioni in campo dei giocatori. Inoltre l'elenco dei più importanti movimenti del calciomercato estivo uniti ad un resoconto dettagliato della stagione precedente con il palmarès di ogni squadra rendono ogni edizione una piccola pietra miliare nel suo genere. Utile sia per l'esperto del settore che per il semplice appassionato. Imperdibile!

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-27
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780192517586

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The New Oxford Shakespeare: Modern Critical Edition by William Shakespeare Pdf

The Complete Works: Modern Critical Edition is part of the landmark New Oxford Shakespeare—an entirely new consideration of all of Shakespeare's works, edited afresh from all the surviving original versions of his work, and drawing on the latest literary, textual, and theatrical scholarship. In one attractive volume, the Modern Critical Edition gives today's students and playgoers the very best resources they need to understand and enjoy all Shakespeare's works. The authoritative text is accompanied by extensive explanatory and performance notes, and innovative introductory materials which lead the reader into exploring questions about interpretation, textual variants, literary criticism, and performance, for themselves. The Modern Critical Edition presents the plays and poetry in the order in which Shakespeare wrote them, so that readers can follow the development of his imagination, his engagement with a rapidly evolving culture and theatre, and his relationship to his literary contemporaries. The New Oxford Shakespeare consists of four interconnected publications: the Modern Critical Edition (with modern spelling), the Critical Reference Edition (with original spelling), a companion volume on Authorship, and an online version integrating all of this material on OUP's high-powered scholarly editions platform. Together, they provide the perfect resource for the future of Shakespeare studies.