![]() "Historian Jones's first foray into fiction is battle-bloody, brutal and perfectly pitched. "A high-stakes, immersive war story. Highly recommended for fans of Bernard Cornwell or Ken Follett." -Library Journal *starred review* It’s good to know these Dogs will howl again." -Publishers Weekly *starred review* ![]() Brutal, graphic, and gory, the battle scenes viscerally hurl the reader into the heat of 14th-century combat. Vivid characterizations and a strain of black humor add to the pointed drama. "Historian Jones makes his fiction debut with a rousing story of the Hundred Years War, the first in a projected trilogy. An enjoyable romp through the darkest of ages.” -Kirkus Reviews *starred review* ![]() “An impeccably researched ‘you are there’ novel with a real-time approach, Jones’ entertaining fiction debut moves episodically from encounter to life-threatening encounter. medieval military history as a swashbuckling Hollywood movie." -The New York Times Book Review “On the whole a violent and bloody affair. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Her other historical works include, The Black Lyon (1980), The Raider (1987), Mountain Laurel (1990) and Change of Heart (1994). The books were set in nineteenth century American western frontier. ![]() However, she made a fiery comeback with her historical fictions Twin of Fire and Twin of Ice. Her next series, James River trilogy, set in the post the Revolutionary War period, failed to receive positive reviews from the audience. The Velvet series is now a part of The Montgomery/Taggert Family saga comprising twenty-six novels. The heroines in her novels are strong-willed determined and fully devoted to their families. ![]() Published in 1991, the series comprises four novels set in medieval England. She is passionate about creating different shades of characters and lets them develop as the plot progresses.ĭeveraux’s audience highly admired the characters she sketched in her Velvet series. According to her, she writes because she is not afraid to share her imaginative universe with her readers. Although she had no prior intention of writing professionally, the warm reception of her first novel made her quit teaching in order to pursue writing full-time. Her debut novel, The Enchanted Land, was published under her pen name in 1977. She began her serious writing career in 1976. ![]() ![]() But the Trial of Succession will test the bonds of trust and family. With a ruling council scheming to gain power, Carys and Andreus are faced with only one option-to take part in a Trial of Succession that will determine which one of them is worthy of ruling the kingdom.Īs sister and brother, Carys and Andreus have always kept each other safe-from their secrets, from the court, and from the monsters lurking in the mountains beyond the kingdom’s wall. When Eden’s king and crown prince are killed by assassins, Eden desperately needs a monarch, but the line of succession is no longer clear. With their older brother next in line to inherit the throne, the future of the kingdom was secure.īut appearances-and rivals-can be deceiving. ![]() ![]() ![]() Twins Carys and Andreus were never destined to rule Eden. From the author of the New York Times bestselling The Testing trilogy comes a sweeping new fantasy series, perfect for fans of Victoria Aveyard and Sarah J. ![]() ![]() ![]() And finally, 12 projects to show off your newfound skills, including a Winter Wonderland Snow Globe a smartphone-themed birthday card to text friends and family a one-of-a-kind party invitation to create, photograph, and mail and a bake sale sign guaranteed to put everyone who sees it in the mood for a cupcake! Master more advanced letter styles, from faceted to ribbon to "vintage circus." Use banners, borders, flourishes. ![]() Next, how to lay out a design, combine various styles into one cohesive piece, and add shadows and dimension. In over 60 lessons, learn the ABCs of lettering (literally) and basic styles: serif, sans serif, and script. Say it with chalk! Learn the art of hand-drawn chalk lettering from an Etsy superstar in a book complete with chalkboards! ![]() In over 60 lessons, learn the ABCs of lettering (literally) and basic styles: serif, sans serif. Valerie McKeehan, an Etsy standout, teaches us everything we need to know to create gorgeous hand-drawn chalk designs. Ubiquitous at boutiques and cafes, on Etsy and Pinterest, in stationery and home decor, the art of chalk lettering is hotter than ever. ![]() ![]() ![]() Due to time constraints, he will not be able to sign more than two copies of his prior books (this also means you won't be able to go through the line multiple times to get all your backlist copies signed in batches of two. Eugenides will sign up to two copies of his previous books if they are purchased at the event. Show your membership card when you buy your book and we'll give you a special ticket. Members of our Friends With Benefits program get priority access to the signing line. ![]()
![]() ![]() ![]() Times Literary Supplementīlazingly exciting. Insolently resisting this trend Harris has brought off a known-ending story GuardianĪ sophisticated thriller that takes in its stride the conventions of the historical novel, Pompeii deserves the place it will undoubtedly have at the top of the bestseller list. Since The Usual Suspects, novels and movies have become obsessed with the trick ending but. I am lost in admiration at his energy and skill Boris Johnson, Mail on Sunday It is hard to imagine a more thorough-goingly enjoyable thriller read The Sunday Times The depth of research in this book is staggering.Pompeii is indeed a blazing blockbuster. Frank McLynn, Daily ExpressĮxplosive stuff, indeed - and, yes, it goes with a bang. ![]() Harris is a writer of integrity who does not seek refuge in postmodernist nonsense.He knows how to tell a story and achieves page-turningreadability without effort. ![]() ![]() The Apache Policeman (1911), also known as Fantômas Policeman.The Secret Agent (1911), also known as A Ruse of Fantômas.The Dead Man Who Kills (1911), also known as The Vengeance of Fantômas.The literal translations of the original French titles are based on the list of Jean-Marc Lofficier. The early death of Souvestre resulted in subsequent novels written by Allain alone. The first few novels were co-written by Pierre Souvestre (1874-1914), and Marcel Allain (1885-1969). The novels were adapted for film many times ironically, the most popular adaptation by André Hunebelle being In Name Only. In the original version, Fantômas - the name comes from the French words " fantôme", meaning "phantom" or "ghost" and " as", meaning "ace" - is an anarchist whose crimes are (supposedly) a result of his disdain for modern civilization he is chased by a police detective named Juve and a journalist, Charles Rambert/ Jérôme Fandor, but in spite of a few close calls, he is never caught. The character of Fantômas was created in 1911 by Marcel Allain and Pierre Souvestre for a series of turn-of-the-(20th)-century French novels. ![]() ![]() ![]() The prince brought several expensive jewels with him to London for resetting by Cartier and one of them, a fabulous ruby, was stolen by the young woman. On his way to be married, he met an attractive but obviously dubious young woman, and rashly decided to have a last fling with her. The prince is due soon to be married to a cousin. Poirot is asked by a Mr Jesmond, who is acting as an intermediary to an eastern prince, to help that unfortunate young man with a problem he is having. Plot summaries The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding, or The Theft of the Royal Ruby It was not published in the US although the stories it contains were published in other volumes there. It retailed in the UK for twelve shillings and sixpence (12/6) and comprises six cases. ![]() It is the only Christie first edition published in the UK that contains stories with both Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, the writer's two most famous detectives. The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding and a Selection of Entrées is a short story collection written by Agatha Christie and first published in the UK by the Collins Crime Club on 24 October 1960. ![]() ![]() ![]() The troop's commander, Sergeant Radoub, convinces them to look after the family. She explains that her husband and parents have been killed in the peasant revolt that started the insurrection. In Brittany during the Royalist insurrection of the Chouannerie, a troop of "Blues" (soldiers of the French Republic) encounter in the bocage Michelle Fléchard, a peasant woman, and her three young children, who are fleeing from the conflict. The action mainly takes place in Brittany and in Paris. It is divided into three parts, but not chronologically each part tells a different story, offering a different view of historical general events. ![]() Published in 1874, three years after the bloody upheaval of the Paris Commune that resulted out of popular reaction to Napoleon III's failure to win the Franco-Prussian War, the novel concerns the Revolt in the Vendée and Chouannerie – the counter-revolutionary uprisings in 1793 during the French Revolution. Ninety-Three ( Quatrevingt-treize) is the last novel by the French writer Victor Hugo. ![]() ![]() | £16.99 - HardcoverĬlick here to buy Kindle Edition | Hardcover For, it is only by stepping back and seeing where we really come from, that we can begin to understand who we are, and what unites us.Įmpireland: How Imperialism Has Shaped Modern Britain However, even among those who celebrate the empire there seems to be a desire not to look at it too closely - not to include the subject in our school history books, not to emphasize it too much in our favourite museums.Īt a time of great division, when we are arguing about what it means to be British, Sanghera's book urges us to address this bewildering contradiction. It is, as Sanghera reveals, fundamental to understanding Britain. The British Empire ran for centuries and covered vast swathes of the world. And yet empire is a subject, weirdly hidden from view. In prose that is, at once, both clear-eyed and full of acerbic wit, Sanghera shows how our past is everywhere: from how we live to how we think, from the foundation of the NHS to the nature of our racism, from our distrust of intellectuals in public life to the exceptionalism that imbued the campaign for Brexit and the government's early response to the Covid crisis. ![]() In his brilliantly illuminating new book 'Empireland', Sathnam Sanghera demonstrates how so much of what we consider to be modern Britain is actually rooted in our imperial past. ![]() |