Isabeau A Novel Of Queen Isabella And Sir Roger Mortimer

Author : N. Gemini Sasson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09
Category : Adultery
ISBN : 0982715811

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Isabeau, a Novel of Queen Isabella and Sir Roger Mortimer by N. Gemini Sasson Pdf

The story of Queen Isabella, who sought revenge on her husband Edward II, and her lover Sir Roger Mortimer, who masterminded the invasion that accomplished it. The marriage of Isabella of France and Edward II of England in 1308 is a union meant to secure lasting peace. For years, Isabella is a loyal wife, who repeatedly salvages her husband's kingship, even as she endures his neglect. When she finally speaks out against Edward's favorite, Lord Hugh Despenser, her income, lands and children are taken from her. In an age when women are not supposed to openly defy their husbands, Isabella vows to get her children back and have her revenge on Despenser - no matter what the cost. Imprisoned in the Tower of London for leading a rebellion against King Edward, Mortimer escapes with Isabella's help and finds refuge in the French court. But when Isabella arrives in Paris to negotiate a peace treaty, it is a temptation the ambitious Mortimer cannot resist.

Author : N. Gemini Sasson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0982715897

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The King Must Die: A Novel of Edward III by N. Gemini Sasson Pdf

England, 1326. Edward II has been dethroned. Queen Isabella and her lover, Sir Roger Mortimer, are at the pinnacle of their power. Fated to rule, Isabella's son becomes King Edward III at the callow age of fourteen. Young Edward, however, must bide his time as the loyal son until he can break the shackles of his minority and dissolve the regency council which dictates his every action. When the former king is found mysteriously dead in his cell, the truth becomes obscured and Isabella can no longer trust her own memory . . . or confide in those closest to her. Meanwhile, she struggles to keep her beloved Mortimer at her side and gain yet another crownFrance'sfor the son who no longer trusts her. Amidst a maelstrom of shifting loyalties, accusations of murder propel England to the brink of civil war. In the sequel to Isabeau, secrecy and treason, conspiracy and revenge once again overtake England. The future rests in the hands of a mother and son whose bonds have reached a breaking point.

Author : Alma Harris
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1995-01-01
Category : Queens
ISBN : 0952614308

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In Days of Yore by Alma Harris Pdf

Author : N. Gemini Sasson
Publisher : Cader Idris Press
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2014-12-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780982715840

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Worth Dying For by N. Gemini Sasson Pdf

(THE BRUCE TRILOGY: BOOK II) The rise of Robert the Bruce. The vengefulness of James Douglas. And the ruin of Edward II. One day. One battle. Bannockburn, 1314. Robert the Bruce has known nothing but hardship since seizing Scotland's crown. Parted from his wife and daughter and forced to flee through the Highland wilderness, he struggles to unite a kingdom divided by centuries old blood feuds. The price, however, must be paid in lives and honor. Falling to temptation, Robert's only means of redemption―and to one day win his wife Elizabeth back―is to forgive those who have wronged him. One by one, Robert must win back Scotland's clans and castles. The one man who can help him purge the land of English tyranny is the cunning young nobleman, James 'the Black' Douglas, who seeks vengeance on those who took both his inheritance and his father's life. With the death of Longshanks, Edward II ascends to the throne of England. His first act as king is to recall the banished Piers Gaveston. Too soon, Edward learns that he cannot protect the one he loves most and still preserve his own life and crown. To those who demand the ultimate sacrifice, he must relinquish all power. To have his revenge, he must do what his father never believed him capable of―defeat Robert the Bruce on the field of battle. keywords: historical fiction, biographical, medieval, king, knight, battle, Scotland, England

Author : N. Gemini Sasson
Publisher : Cader Idris Press
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2014-12-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780982715864

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The Honor Due a King by N. Gemini Sasson Pdf

(THE BRUCE TRILOGY: BOOK III) In the dawn of a kingdom, loyalties and lies collide. The truth will change England and Scotland forever. In the triumphant aftermath of Bannockburn, Robert the Bruce faces unfamiliar battles. His wife Elizabeth, held captive in England for eight long years, has finally returned home to Scotland. With his marriage in ruin and hopes for an heir quickly fading, Robert vows to fulfill an oath from long ago--one which will not only bind his daughter to a man she does not love, but challenge the honor of his most trusted knight, James Douglas. While Ireland falls to the Scots, King Edward II of England must contend with quarrelsome barons. Hugh Despenser is the one man who can give him both the loyalty and love he so desperately craves. War with France looms and Edward's only chance at peace rests with his queen, Isabella--a woman who has every reason to seek her own revenge. Tormented by his past, James returns to a solitary, ruthless life of raiding into the north of England. When a bewitching spy promises him the ultimate victory, James must weigh whether to unveil the truth and risk losing her love--or guard his secrets and forever preserve Robert's faith in him. keywords: historical fiction, biographical, medieval, king, knight, battle, Scotland, England

Author : N. Gemini Sasson
Publisher : Cader Idris Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2014-12-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780982715826

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The Crown in the Heather by N. Gemini Sasson Pdf

(THE BRUCE TRILOGY: BOOK I) Love and loyalty. Betrayal and murder. What is the cost of a crown? In 1290, Scotland is without a king. Two families - the Bruces and the Balliols - vie for the throne. Robert the Bruce is in love with Elizabeth de Burgh, the daughter of an adherent of the ruthless Longshanks, King of England. In order to marry her and not give up his chances of someday becoming King of Scots, Robert must abandon his rebel ways and bide his time as Longshanks' vassal. But Edward, Longshanks' heir, doesn't trust the opportunistic Scotsman and vows to one day destroy him. While quietly plotting his rebellion, Robert is betrayed by one of his own and must flee Longshanks' vengeance. Aided by the unlikely brilliance of the soft-spoken young nobleman, James Douglas, Robert battles for his throne. Victory, though, is never certain and Robert soon learns that keeping his crown may mean giving up that which he loves most -- his beloved Elizabeth. The Crown in the Heather, Book I of the Bruce Trilogy, is free. Other books in the series are Worth Dying For (The Bruce Trilogy: Book II) and The Honor Due a King (The Bruce Trilogy: Book III). To read closely related books, check out Isabeau and The King Must Die. keywords: historical fiction, medieval, king, knight, battle, Robert the Bruce, Scotland, England

Author : Edith Felber
Publisher : Signet
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 045121952X

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Queen of Shadows by Edith Felber Pdf

In 14th-century England, beautiful Queen Isabella--humiliated by her weak, unfaithful husband--emerges from the shadows to take her revenge.

Author : Alison Weir
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2006-12-26
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780345497062

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Queen Isabella by Alison Weir Pdf

BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Alison Weir's Mary Boleyn. In this vibrant biography, acclaimed author Alison Weir reexamines the life of Isabella of England, one of history’s most notorious and charismatic queens. Isabella arrived in London in 1308, the spirited twelve-year-old daughter of King Philip IV of France. Her marriage to the heir to England’s throne was designed to heal old political wounds between the two countries, and in the years that followed she became an important figure, a determined and clever woman whose influence would come to last centuries. Many myths and legends have been woven around Isabella’s story, but in this first full biography in more than 150 years, Alison Weir gives a groundbreaking new perspective.

Author : Alison Weir
Publisher : Random House
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 9780099578390

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Isabella by Alison Weir Pdf

Weir revisits the life of Isabella, Edward II's Queen. A pawn in 14th century European politics she was married to Edward at the age of 12 and so began a turbulent and eventful life.

Author : Kathryn Warner
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2016-03-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781445647418

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Isabella of France by Kathryn Warner Pdf

The fascinating story of the exceptional woman who wrested power from Edward II and changed the course of English history

Author : Marvin Leiterman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2017-04-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1520931751

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The Chronicle of Isabella by Marvin Leiterman Pdf

On September 24, 1326, Queen Isabella, wife and consort of Edward II, King of England, landed at Orwell on the coast of Suffolk with a contingent of troops commanded by her paramour, Sir Roger Mortimer. They proceeded to London where they defeated the supporters of her husband forcing him to flee with some of his men to Wales. He was captured at the Abbey of Neath, imprisoned at Berkeley castle, and according to popular belief, subsequently murdered.The story behind this remarkable coup has been shrouded in myth and legend for almost seven hundred years. This book relates the events from Queen Isabella's point of view. As the tale unfolds several facts uncovered in the historical record are developed into an entirely new and more plausible explanation for the downfall and death of Edward II.

Author : Kathryn Warner
Publisher : Pen and Sword History
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-16
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781399098182

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Edward II by Kathryn Warner Pdf

Edward II is one of the most unsuccessful and unconventional kings in English history, and is well-known for having passionate and probably intimate relationships with men. In modern times, he has often been considered an LGBT+ icon of sorts. Edward II: His Sexuality and Relationships looks at the men in the king’s life and examines the relations he had with them in the context of medieval notions of sexuality and the famous, albeit almost certainly mythical, idea that he was murdered with a red-hot poker as punishment for having sex with men. It also investigates Edward’s associations with women. Though often thought of as a gay man, it is more likely that Edward was bisexual: he fathered an illegitimate son in his early twenties, at the age of forty had an intimate encounter with a woman in London which is recorded in his household account, and might even have had an incestuous relationship with his own niece. Edward’s marriage to the king of France’s daughter Isabella, arranged when they were children, has often been depicted as a tragic disaster from start to finish. Edward II: His Sexuality and Relationships takes a detailed look at the royal marriage and at all the evidence that it was in fact a happy and mutually supportive partnership for many years, and at Isabella’s important though over-romanticized association with the baron Roger Mortimer. Because Edward is often assumed to have been solely attracted to men, numerous modern authors have depicted him as a grotesque caricature of a camp, weak, foppish gay man. Edward II: His Sexuality and Relationships reveals him as he truly was: as a chronicler puts it, ‘one of the strongest men in his realm.'

Author : Nigel Tranter
Publisher : Coronet
Page : 1056 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1985-03-01
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 0340371862

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Bruce Trilogy by Nigel Tranter Pdf

This trilogy tells the story of Robert the Bruce and how, tutored and encouraged by the heroic William Wallace, he determined to continue the fight for an independent Scotland, sustained by a passionate love for his land.

Author : N. Gemini Sasson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1939344093

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Say That Again by N. Gemini Sasson Pdf

"Echo's life hasn't been easy so far. Mistreated by one owner after another, he'd rather just learn to get by on his own. Still, he longs for his 'forever home'. Not until he meets young Hannah McHugh does he learn to trust again. Hannah not only understands him -- she hears him. Before the accident, Hannah already knew she was different from other kids. Now, animals are speaking to her -- and no one believes her. Even her own father, Hunter, tells her she should keep it to herself. Then, the reclusive Heck Menendez moves in next door. When Hannah and Echo disappear, rumors run wild about old Heck. Hunter wants to trust his gut, but time is ticking away."--Page 4 of cover.

Author : Nikki Edwards
Publisher : America Star Books
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2011-10-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1451282737

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Say No More by Nikki Edwards Pdf

Jamie should have taken heed of the metaphorical red flags when Rock wandered into her life. While she is an educated, successful, upright, and spiritual woman. he is the wealthy owner of a sports bar in downtown Milwaukee who indulges himself quite often by how he is always clad in designer clothes and ostentatious jewelry. Nevertheless, Rock's seemingly irresistible "swagger" eventually sweeps Jamie off her feet. She falls hopelessly in love, enabling him to have his way with her and easily take complete control over her existence. Despite her misgivings, it does not take long for Jamie to get caught up in Rock's seedy and decadent world. And if that is not tragic enough, Jamie soon realizes that Rock is deceitful, manipulative, and more. Yet, in the bitter end, Jamie's suffering will be resolved, but in a way that she never could have fathomed.