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The Pinnacle of Sacrifice - Volume 1 Ponniyin Selvan - Part 5 by Kalki
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAn engineer by profession, Karthik Narayanan (1938) was born in Calcutta and had his early education in Tuticorin. He is an industrialist and heads companies that manufacture automobile components... -
Um Mundo Sem Fim, Volume I by Ken Follett
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsÀ semelhança de Os Pilares da Terra Ken Follett volta ao registo do romance histórico, numa obra dividida em duas partes graças às quase mil páginas que a compõem. A Presença publica agora o primeiro volume de Um Mundo Sem Fim, que se prevê repetir o sucesso de Os Pilares da Terra... -
Os Pilares da Terra - Volume I by Ken Follett, Alice Rocha
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsKen Follett is known worldwide as the master of split-second suspense, but his most beloved and bestselling book tells the magnificent tale of a twelfth-century monk driven to do the seemingly impossible: build the greatest Gothic cathedral the world has ever known.Everything readers expect from Follett is here: intrigue, fast-paced action, and passionate romance... -
To The Lady Born by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings1388 A.D. - The Lady Amalie de Vere is the sister to the Robert De Vere, Duke of Ireland, Earl of Oxford, and personal confident and lover to Richard II. When trouble arises between the king and Henry of Bolingbroke, the Duke of Ireland flees for his life, leaving his sister behind and at the mercy of his enemies... -
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Suparnica Marije Terezije 2 by Marija Jurić Zagorka
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNera osjeti da je smalaksao. U trenutku se otkine od njega i potrči. Ponovno je pograbi i divlje stisne k sebi. Osjetila je njegov vreli dah i čula prigušene riječi: - Budi moja - samo moja...Opet su stisnula jake ruke: - Robovat ću ti kraljice moja. Sad si moja...Nema ti više izlaska iz ove odaje. Strah probudi u njoj bijesnu snagu i hitru odluku. Digne ruku sa zlatnom iglom i zabode mu u grudi... -
Dvorska kamarila by Marija Jurić Zagorka
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsKonačno su okovi popustili i jedno krilo vrata otvori. Gusta pljesniva tmina nije zadržavala Sinišu. Uzevši fenjer u jednu ruku, u drugu pištolj, uđe u mrek. Našao se pod niskim stropom u uskom podrumskom fodniku. Odatle je ušao u veći prostor prepun različitih strojeva za mučenje.- Ovo je mučilište - upozori Meško.- Eno prolaza. Stali su kraj uskog otvor i osvijetlili ga... -
The Rebel's Queen by Tanya Bird
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA rising king. A falling queen. An unimaginable love.Queen Cora is married to a monster. Three years she has played wife, and all she has to show for it is a marked face, an empty womb, and a bitter taste in her mouth best washed away with wine. It is a good thing she is made of something solid, because marriage is a life sentence. Or is it? The rebel prince is coming for the crown... -
Falling Pomegranate Seeds: The Duty of Daughters by Wendy J. Dunn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDońa Beatriz Galindo. Respected scholar. Tutor to royalty. Friend and advisor to Queen Isabel of Castile. Beatriz is an uneasy witness to the Holy War of Queen Isabel and her husband, Ferdinand, King of Aragon. A Holy War seeing the Moors pushed out of territories ruled by them for centuries. The road for women is a hard one...Categorized as:
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Sword of Champions: The House of de Winter Collection by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome to the definitive House of de Winter Collection. They call the sword l'Espada - the sword of the ancestors of the House of de Winter. The first born male in every generation carries this sword, infused with a legacy beyond compare... -
The Highlander’s Twisted Games: A Medieval Historical Romance Novel by Eloise Madigan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Let me show ye what I mean when I say ye are mine.”Green-fingered Emma loves being a healer. Her only problem is the rakish Laird she works handsome, but dangerous. So when he asks her to be his fake betrothed for a day, she has no choice but to agree.Laird Thomas needs a wife; but he doesn’t want to get married. So he picks a certain hellion to help him delay the inevitable... -
Raquel, the Jewess of Toledo: A Spanish Ballad by Lion Feuchtwanger
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"The King became passionately enamored with a Jewess who was called by the name of Fermosa, meaning The Beautiful, and he forgot his wife. And he shut himself up with the Jewess for almost seven full years, forgetful of himself, and of his realm also, and paying no heed to any other thing." - Alfonso el Sabio, "Cronica General," c. 1270... -
A Marriage of Lions by Elizabeth Chadwick
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEngland, 1238Raised at the court of King Henry III as a chamber lady to the queen, young Joanna of Swanscombe's life changes forever when she comes into an inheritance far above all expectations, including her own... -
The Empress of Bright Moon by Weina Dai Randel
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn the captivating sequel to The Moon in the Palace, Mei must protect her people from a murderous empressThe second book in this stunning duology, The Empress of Bright Moon follows Mei as she struggles for power within the Emperor's palace, risking her life to dethrone the murderous Empress and establish herself as the new female ruler of China... -
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The Chataine's Guardian by Robin Hardy
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOn the tenth birthday of Chataine Dierdre, her father, Karel, appoints a guardian for her--Roman, a captain of the guard. Karel is aware of the Lystran law that, at age 17, Chataine must choose the man she will marry. But he never dreams her choice might be Roman, the homely soldier who calls himself a "Christian... -
Defiance by Anna Markland
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA sentence of death is the inevitable punishment for those who defy the laws of William the Conqueror. After the successful Norman invasion of England, Renouf de Malbadon steals Devona Melton’s wealthy Saxon estates, forcing her into marriage and her family into bondage as his servants. He conceals dangerous secrets but she is powerless to challenge him and his thugs... -
Conquest by Anna Markland
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here.It’s a bitter battle between the Normans and the Saxons for the fate of the English throne, and it promises to be the epic beginning of the legendary Montbryce Legacy.A True War Hero.. -
The Warrior Trilogy by Tina St. John, Lara Adrian
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDark, dangerous knights. Bold, beautiful ladies. Passionate, romantic adventure... -
My Hero by Glynnis Campbell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWealthy and powerful, the de Wares are one of the most respected noble families in England. The heirs to the de Ware legacy—Duncan, Holden, and Garth—are true warriors...and reckless lovers... Unlike his brothers, Garth de Ware had always preferred peace to war. As the youngest son, there were few opportunities for him to earn his fortune, so he chose a career in the Church... -
Elizabeth Chadwick Bundle: The Greatest Knight, The Scarlet Lion, and For the King's Favor by Elizabeth Chadwick
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHailed by the Times of London as "an author who makes historical fiction come gloriously alive," Elizabeth Chadwick is a gifted storyteller who captures the passion, deceit, honor, and heartbreak of Medieval England like none other. Now, get three books from historical fiction powerhouse Elizabeth Chadwick at one low price... -
Lords of the Highlands: Seven Great Highland Romances by Kathryn Le Veque, Eliza Knight
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome to the LORDS OF THE HIGHLANDS collection – a melding of hearts and swords, of passion and power, and of great heroes and heroines born and bred in the highlands of Scotland. Lose yourself in the majesty and romance of this great historical romance collection brought to you by seven top historical romance authors... -
The Forest and the Flames by G. Lawrence
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAutumn, 1066 The Battle of Hastings is done. The struggle for England begins. Matilda, Lady of Flanders, Duchess of Normandy, rules as Regent of Normandy for her husband, Duke William. William has won the Battle of Hastings, but Saxon England does not wish to surrender to him as King. As William sets England to flame, Matilda waits in Normandy for the time to come when she can claim her crown...Categorized as:
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MacGregor's Daughter: A Scottish Historical Romance by Gwyn Brodie
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Lady Ceana MacGregor's castle is attacked by the Campbells, she hides in the laird's lug, where she watches in horror as her parents are both murdered. Knowing their chief, Lyall Campbell will stop at nothing to find her, she escapes on a massive warhorse, and travels across the snow-blanketed countryside, searching for safety and shelter...Categorized as:
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Desire's Ransom by Glynnis Campbell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLady Robin Hood steals a knight's heart! Heiress to her Irish clan, spirited Temair O'Keeffe forsakes her destiny to join a band of woodland outlaws who rob from the rich and give to the poor-those impoverished by her greedy father... -
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Highlander's Runaway Bride by Maddie MacKenna
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“I need to marry a laird by the end of the week.”After running away from her own wedding, Delilah, daughter of Laird McGunn, can’t outrun fate anymore. But finding a husband again is impossible. Until she gets an irresistible deal from the most dangerous her father’s enemy…Evan O’Reid is determined to achieve what no Laird before him peace with the McGunns... -
Alinor by Roberta Gellis
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe could barely meet his eyes . . . so how was she to marry him? Widowed and a mother of two, Lady Alinor no longer feels the same joy being the mistress of Roselynde. Her husband's passing has left emptiness, both at the keep and in her heart. Somehow, Alinor manages to remain spirited, even as King John's rule means she must fight to keep her land and her family safe... -
Joanna by Roberta Gellis
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBeautiful, iron-willed heiress to power, Joanna secretly burns with an explosive inner passion as wild and-- radiant as her flaming red hair. But her deepest emotions are tragically frozen by the cold fear of a man's tender love... -
Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice--Jane Austen by Robert Clark
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe study of Jane Austen has been transformed in the last twenty years by readings which have grounded her work in contemporary politics and by feminist critique which has questioned her construction of subject positions for women readers... -
Kilted at the Altar by Anna Markland
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA rip-roaring comedic romance set in the Highlands of Scotland, part of the bestselling "Clash of the Tartans" series! Who jilted whom? Darroch MacKeegan vows revenge when his intended bride, Isabel MacRain, fails to show up for a marriage arranged to settle the long feud between their clans. Isabel's father lays waste to MacKeegan lands in retaliation for Darroch jilting his daughter... -
The Damask Rose by Carol McGrath
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings'You lay hands on a princess of the realm? It is treason.'' But this princess disobeys her King. Treason indeed.'A beloved wife. A hated queen. A journey to her destiny . . .If you love JOANNA COURTNEY, ELIZABETH CHADWICK and PHILIPPA GREGORY, you'll devour the highly-anticipated second novel in Carol McGrath's ROSE Trilogy !* ' Fascinating . . -
Angel's Fall by Kimberly Cates
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Prince of Sin…Legendary swordsman Adam Slade is finished with noble crusades. Scarred by his time at Cullodion Moor, and his illegitimate birth, he hides behind a cynical façade and the name of Sabrehawk, selling his sword to the highest bidder... -
Philippa Gregory 3-Book Tudor Collection 1 by Philippa Gregory
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom the bestselling author of THE WHITE QUEEN, now a hit BBC TV production - the first three novels of her Tudor Court series: THE CONSTANT PRINCESS, THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL, THE BOLEYN INHERITANCETHE CONSTANT PRINCESS tells the story of Henry VIII’s first wife, Katherine of Aragon, the Spanish princess raised to be Queen of England and first brought to England to marry Henry’s older brother,... -
The Time of Singing by Elizabeth Chadwick
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsUS Title : For the King's Favor A captivating story of a mother's love stretched to breaking and a knight determined to rebuild his life with the royal mistress, For the King's Favor is Elizabeth Chadwick at her best. Based on a true story never before told and impeccably researched, this is a testament to the power of sacrifice and the strength of love... -
To Defy a King by Elizabeth Chadwick
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA story of huge emotional power set against the road to Magna Carta and the fight to bring a tyrant king to heel. The privileged daughter of one of the most powerful men in England, Mahelt Marshal's life changes dramatically when her father is suspected by King John. Her brothers become hostages and Mahelt is married to Hugh Bigod, heir to the earldom of Norfolk... -
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Rhiannon by Roberta Gellis
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMedieval battles test the love of the court's most elusive nobleman and a Welsh princess--Rhiannon--who is untamed and beholden to none, as they encounter betrayals and wars. Reprint... -
Winter Song by Roberta Gellis
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAlys of Marlowe thought that Raymond d’Aix was a penniless knight who had come to her father’s keep seeking a livelihood. He was brave and courteous, intelligent and hardworking, and he thought she was a miracle among womankind. What was irresistible was that he did not value her for her beauty, for which many other men admired her, but for her common sense and practicality... -
The Sun in Splendour by Juliet Dymoke
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Wars of the Roses are at a decisive stage. On the battlefield, the tide appears to have turned against Edward IV and his Plantagenet dynasty is under threat. At court, his new wife and her ambitious family are undermining his power and advancing their own positions. For those wearing the white rose of York, the future looks bleak... -
Highland Madness: Scottish Medieval Boxed Set by Elizabeth Rose
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings(The complete MadMan MacKeefe Trilogy. Books also sold separately.) (Special introductory price will be changing soon.) This boxed set contains: Onyx - Book 1 Onyx MacKeefe takes an Englishwoman, Lady Lovelle, captive when his mother's life is threatened. And with Lovelle at his side, he searches the Highlands for the stolen Book of Hours that could possibly set his mother free... -
A Man of Value by Anna Markland
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSet in the 11th century, Book Two of the Montbryce Legacy is the story of Caedmon Woolgar, the illegitimate son of a Norman Earl, Ram de Montbryce. A warrior who has always believed he is the son of a dead Saxon hero of the Battle of Hastings, Caedmon's discovery of his illegitimacy threatens to destroy him and his marriage to Agneta Kirkthwaite... -
Mariote by Suzan Tisdale
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTHIS WAS PREVIOUSLY RELEASED AS PART OF THE ALL THINGS MERRY AND BRIGHT CHRISTMAS COLLECTION.One falling star. Two wishes. Whose will come true?The love of her life doesn’t know she exists. Still, ever the optimist, Mariote Dundotter-McCullum makes a wish on a falling star: to marry the man before her next birthday. Little does she know that someone else is wishing on the same star... -
Aidan by Elizabeth Rose
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAidan MacKeefe guards the true Stone of Destiny, using it as his pillow, keeping Scotland's secret safe that the English have stolen a fake coronation stone. And when he dreams of a Scottish angel and she appears in his life, he is determined to protect her, and believes she is his destiny... -
Lady in Waiting by Melody Tyden
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs princess of a small, wealthy, medieval kingdom, Cordelia always knew her marriage would be a political matter. She doesn't expect love. All she wants is a husband who will let her continue to pursue her own interests rather than trapping her in an endless cycle of domesticity, but even these small hopes seem dashed when she meets the prince she's expected to marry...Categorized as:
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The Stolen Crown: The brilliant historical novel of an Empress fighting for her destiny by Carol McGrath
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings' A superb book , illuminating a fascinating and turbulent era . It is the figure of Matilda who rightly commanded the stage in all her power and complexity ' Nicola CornickWhen Empress Matilda is eighteen years old, tragedy strikes the royal family, and she becomes the only child of the king of England - the de facto heir to the throne... -
My Something Wonderful by Jill Barnett
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSISTERS OF SCOTLAND SERIESby Jill BarnettAt a time when kings fought for the right to rule, some won, some lost, and the women who loved them paid the price….MY SOMETHING WONDERFULBook One When a stranger, a golden knight who is one of the king's barons, comes to Glenna Gordon's isolated island farm, she learns her whole life has been a lie... -
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Jane the Quene by Janet Ambrosi Wertman
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAll Jane Seymour wants is a husband; but when she catches the eye of a volatile king, she is pulled deep into the Tudor court's realm of plot and intrigue....England. 1535. Jane Seymour is 27 years old and increasingly desperate to marry and secure her place in the world... -
Highlander's Fated Bride by Maddie MacKenna
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“She’ll share me home, but she’ll never steal me heart, that much I promise.”After his intended left him at the altar, Laird William does not intend to be humiliated. So he demands to marry the younger sister, in her stead. Until he sees her and realizes he is in trouble…Always second-best to her older sister, Dakota’s chance to help her impoverished clan comes with a marriage proposal... -
Love, Remember Me by Bertrice Small
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLovely Nyssa Wyndham, fair and proud as her mother, Blaze, is lady-in-waiting to Henry VIII's fourth wife. . . . Scandalizing all of England, Henry has his marriage annulled, for the Queen cannot meet the bawdy desires of the insatiable king. Henry seeks a spirited, lusty new wife--and eyes the beautiful Nyssa... -
The Tudor Bride by Joanna Hickson
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe thrilling story of the French princess who became an English queen from the author of critically acclaimed Agincourt Bride...Categorized as:
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A Rose for the Crown by Anne Easter Smith
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIn A Rose for the Crown, we meet one of history's alleged villains through the eyes of a captivating new heroine -- the woman who was the mother of his illegitimate children, a woman who loved him for who he really was, no matter what the cost to herself... -
A Place Beyond Courage by Elizabeth Chadwick, Peter Wickham
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe early twelfth century is a time for ambitious men to prosper, and royal servant John FitzGilbert is one of them. But when the old king dies and his successor is appointed, John faces a terrible choice: he must join the rival faction-his enemies- or risk losing everything. His new wife helps him carry his burden, but his final choice will seal not only her fate, but those of his young children...
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