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Eine rasante Geschichte über den hohen Preis von Loyalität, Liebe und Verrat am Hof von Heinrich VIII. Jane Parker, Schwägerin von Anne Boleyn und Cousine von Katherine Howard, steht im Zentrum der Machtspiele am englischen Hof. Durch ihre Aussagen schickt sie zwei Königinnen auf das Schafott – doch ihr eigenes Schicksal wird ebenfalls von Verrat und Intrigen bestimmt. Als Vertraute von Königinnen und politische Spielerin gerät Jane in einen Strudel aus Eifersucht, Machtkämpfen und gefährlichen Affären. Wird sie die Intrigen überleben oder selbst zum Opfer der gnadenlosen Machtspiele werden? Ein packender Roman über das Leben einer Frau, die das Schicksal Englands mitgestaltete – und dafür einen hohen Preis zahlte.

Mladučká Anna Nevillová sa pre mocenské ambície svojho otca grófa z Warwicku ocitá priamo v centre neľútostných bojov o anglický trón. A tak ako sa lord Warwick v úsilí ovládať krajinu presadzovanými uchádzačmi o trón – za čo si vyslúžil prezývku „kráľotvorca“ – prikláňa raz na jednu stranu a potom zas šokujúco na opačnú, tak sa otáča aj osud jeho dcéry Anny. Najprv ju otec vydá za lancasterovského princa Eduarda, syna rovnako mocibažnej kráľovnej Margaréty z Anjou, aby sa po ďalšej krutej bitke, v ktorej zahynie Eduard aj Annin otec, stala manželkou Richarda z Yorku túžiaceho získať obrovské majetky a bohatstvo jej rodu. A hoci sa časom po Richardovom boku stáva anglickou kráľovnou, šťastie a pokojný život jej to neprináša.

Recognized as a New Statesman Book of the Year for 2023, this work offers a compelling exploration of its themes and insights. It delves into significant contemporary issues, presenting a thought-provoking narrative that engages with current societal debates. The author’s unique perspective and in-depth analysis provide readers with a fresh understanding of the subject matter, making it a must-read for those interested in the intersections of culture, politics, and human experience.

„Die Flut an einem neuen Morgen“ ist der dritte Band von Philippa Gregorys „Fairmile-Trilogie“. Im England von 1685 droht ein Bürgerkrieg, der Alinors Familie spaltet. Während ihr Bruder Ned sich der Rebellion anschließt, wird Alinor in eine gefährliche Intrige verwickelt, die den Thron von England betrifft. Ein fesselnder historischer Roman.

Narodil se malý bratr, který převrátil svět princezny Květuše vzhůru nohama. Princ Balíček je stejně nebojácný jako jeho starší sestra, dokáže se vypořádat s únosci, Mořským hadem i piráty. Užívá si Princovské výsady, které Květuši připadají nespravedlivé, ale Balíček se jich dokáže vzdát, když to situace vyžaduje.

One of our foremost historical novelists, Philippa Gregory, makes history. We have fallen into the belief that women were absent from great events, and ineffectual in normal times. Through a radical reframing of the conventional eras of our history, Normal Women will tell the story of our nation - not with the rise and fall of Kings and the occasional Queen - but through social and cultural transition, showing the agency, persistence and effectiveness of women in society. Through the stories of the soldiers, guild widows, highwaywomen, pirates, miners and ship owners, international traders, theatre runners and 'female husbands' Normal Women will redefine 'normal' female behaviour to include heroism, rebellion, crime, treason, money-making, jousting and sainthood. And much rioting. Philippa Gregory has been working on this book for over ten years. It is the work of a lifetime from one of our greatest historical storytellers.

Prvá časť detskej série od kráľovnej historických románov Philippy Gregory Pravidlá pravej princeznej zaujme bez ohľadu na vek každé správne dievča. Nájdete v nej klasický rozprávkový svet, kráľa a kráľovnú Siedmich kráľovstiev, čarovné bytosti aj starobylé zámky. Princezná Florizella však ani zďaleka nie je obyčajná princezná - nejedáva ako vrabček, nenosí krásne šaty a odmieta strácať čas vyšívaním. A ani náhodou nemá v úmysle vydávať sa za krásneho princa. Príbehy zo Siedmich kráľovstiev o Florizelle, ktorá porušuje všetky pravidlá, sú sviežou ilustrovanou oslavou nezávislosti medzinárodne uznávanej autorky bestsellerov a získali ocenenie Detská kniha roka (Times).

Princezny Květuše žije v pohádkovém království, ale není to obyčejná princezna. Odmítá respektovat Princeznovská pravidla. Celé dny tráví na svém poníku Želíkovi, a když je potřeba, osvobodí svého kamaráda prince Kuklíka ze spárů draka. Společně se postarají o malá vlčata a zbaví království nešťastného zbloudilého obra. První díl zábavné trilogie.

It is 1685 and England is on the brink of a renewed civil war against the Stuart kings with many families bitterly divided. Alinor, now a successful businesswoman, has been coaxed by the manipulative Livia to save Queen Mary from the coming siege. The rewards are life-changing: the family could return to their beloved Tidelands, and Alinor could rule where she was once lower than a servant. Inspired by news of a rebellion against the Stuart kings, Ned Ferryman returns from America with his Pokanoket servant to join the uprising against roman catholic King James. As Ned swears loyalty to the charismatic Duke of Monmouth, he discovers a new and unexpected love Meanwhile, Queen Mary summons her friend Livia to a terrified court. Her survival, and that of the Stuart kings, is in the balance, and only a clever and dangerous gamble can save them

Exploring trauma and its healing is a timely and necessary task, especially in light of recent global challenges. While COVID, isolation, and social unrest may not directly cause trauma, many are grappling with its effects, which depend on individual reactions rather than the events themselves. One promising therapeutic approach is EMDR, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. Coauthored by Michael Baldwin, a patient who found transformative relief through EMDR, and Dr. Deborah Korn, a therapist who elucidates its mechanisms, this work introduces EMDR to those who may benefit from it without prior knowledge. The book covers the origins and effectiveness of EMDR in treating post-traumatic stress disorder, how therapy sessions are structured, and essential questions to ask a therapist before starting. It also delves into the nature of trauma, explaining that it encompasses any overwhelming experience that triggers strong negative emotions and feelings of powerlessness. Trauma is stored in our memories and bodies, waiting to be activated, and EMDR offers a pathway to resolution. With its blend of personal narrative, expert insights, and innovative full-page photographs paired with affirmations, this book serves as an accessible and warm introduction to a complex yet vital subject.

Byobu reveals a rich inner world, one driven by its meticulous attention to our rich outer one.

In a realm of classic fairytales, Princess Florizella stands out as an extraordinary figure. Unlike traditional princesses, she embarks on unique adventures that challenge the norms of her enchanted world. With her spirited personality and determination, Florizella navigates through magical encounters, showcasing her bravery and individuality. This tale reimagines the princess narrative, highlighting themes of empowerment and self-discovery as Florizella forges her own path in a whimsical universe.

Midsummer Eve, 1670. A turbulent time to seek the truth . . . A wealthy man waits outside a poor London warehouse to meet with Alinor, the woman he failed twenty-one years before. He has everything to offer: money, land, status. He believes she has the only thing he cannot buy: his son and heir.Meanwhile in New England, Alinor’s brother Ned cannot find justice in the New World, as the King’s revenge stretches across the Atlantic and turns the pioneers against each other and against the American Indians.Then, a beautiful widow, Livia, arrives from Venice. She claims Alinor as her mother-in-law and has come with the news that Alinor’s son Rob has drowned in the dark tides of the lagoon. But is this true or could this woman be an imposter . . . ?From London to New England and Venice, the dark tides always rise, and with them come secrets and enemies . .

THE BRAND NEW SERIES FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR England 1648. A dangerous time for a woman to be different . . . Midsummer’s Eve, 1648, and England is in the grip of civil war between renegade King and rebellious Parliament. The struggle reaches every corner of the kingdom, even to the remote Tidelands – the marshy landscape of the south coast. Alinor, a descendant of wise women, crushed by poverty and superstition, waits in the graveyard under the full moon for a ghost who will declare her free from her abusive husband. Instead she meets James, a young man on the run, and shows him the secret ways across the treacherous marsh, not knowing that she is leading disaster into the heart of her life. Suspected of possessing dark secrets in superstitious times, Alinor’s ambition and determination mark her out from her neighbours. This is the time of witch-mania, and Alinor, a woman without a husband, skilled with herbs, suddenly enriched, arouses envy in her rivals and fear among the villagers, who are ready to take lethal action into their own hands.

Luca and Isolde continue investigating for the Order of Darkness in the fourth book in the Order of Darkness series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory.

'Meticulously researched and deeply entertaining, this story of betrayal and divided loyalties is Gregory on top form' Good Housekeeping 'Gregory has popularised Tudor history perhaps more than any other living fiction writer...all of her books feature strong, complex women, doing their best to improve their lives in worlds dominated by men' Sunday Times 'Engrossing' Sunday Express 'Popular historical fiction at its finest, immaculately researched and superbly told' The Times

Londra, 1501. Caterina d'Aragona, giovane e orgogliosa, lascia la Spagna per sposare l'erede al trono d'Inghilterra. La principessa Margherita, però, non accoglie benevolmente la nuova arrivata, temendo di essere superata dalla sua bellezza e dai suoi modi gentili. Le sontuose nozze, una dimostrazione della grandiosità dei Tudor, accrescono l'invidia di Margherita. Quando è il suo turno di sposare il re di Scozia per mantenere la pace tra i regni, accetta il destino, innamorandosi della nuova terra. Tuttavia, la guerra tra il marito e il fratello, re Enrico VIII, la costringe a una difficile scelta. Anche la principessina Maria, amata dalla famiglia Tudor e celebrata in Europa, viene promessa a un anziano re di Francia, a soli diciotto anni. Le tre donne, ora regine d'Inghilterra, Scozia e Francia, si trovano unite da legami affettivi ma divise dalla violenza della politica. Costrette a schierarsi l'una contro l'altra in battaglia, devono difendere i propri troni da tradimenti e minacce. Nonostante le avversità, il loro legame si rivela più forte di qualsiasi rivalità, persino di un re.

New edition of the bestselling biography of the controversial king whose bones were discovered in a car park in 2012. Contains NEW material, including an account of the reburial in March 2015.

Kateryn Parr, a 30-year-old widow in a secret affair with a new lover, has no choice when a man old enough to be her father who has buried four wives - King Henry VIII - commands her to marry him. Kateryn has no doubt about the danger she faces: the previous queen lasted 16 months, the one before barely half a year. But Henry adores his new bride and Kateryn's trust in him grows as she unites the royal family, creates a radical study circle at the heart of the court, and rules the kingdom as Regent. A leader of religious reform and the first woman to publish in English, Kateryn stands out as an independent woman with a mind of her own. But she cannot save the Protestants, under threat for their faith, and Henry's dangerous gaze turns on her. The traditional churchmen and rivals for power accuse her of heresy - the punishment is death by fire and the king's name is on the warrant.

From the bestselling author of The Other Boleyn Girl and The White Princess comes the riveting story of Margaret Pole, daughter of George, Duke of Clarence, and was one of the few surviving members of the Plantagenet dynasty after the Wars of the Roses. Plantagenet, once carried proudly by Margaret like a crown upon her head, is now, at the end of the 15th century, the most dangerous name in England...

Luca Vero and his friends are plunged into the heady whirlwind of Venice, the world's busiest marketplace, where everything - and everyone - is for sale. Their mission from the Pope is no protection: this city has its own laws. Meanwhile, the Lady Isolde is in more danger than ever, and her feelings for Luca are becoming more intense. As the friends face the unknown dangers of magic and alchemy, the crimes and politics of the city may become the least of their worries.

Inghilterra, 1485. Quando Enrico Tudor raccoglie la corona d'Inghilterra dal fango della battaglia di Bosworth, sa che l'unico modo per unificare un regno da quasi vent'anni diviso dalla guerra è sposare la principessa della casata nemica, Elisabetta di York. Ma lei è ancora innamorata del defunto sovrano, Riccardo III, e mezza Inghilterra sogna di vedere sul trono l'erede legittimo, che la Regina della Rosa Bianca ha mandato in un luogo ignoto proprio per proteggerlo. La nuova monarchia può anche aver conquistato il potere, ma non ha certo conquistato il cuore dei sudditi, che tramano complotti e congiure nella speranza di un trionfante ritorno degli York. Ora la più grande paura di Enrico è che da qualche parte, oltre i confini dell'Inghilterra, un principe della dinastia avversaria stia solo aspettando il momento giusto per invadere il regno e reclamare il trono. E il giorno in cui un giovane uomo – che potrebbe essere il legittimo re – impugna le armi e minaccia la corona, Elisabetta sarà costretta a scegliere tra il marito che ha appena imparato ad amare e il ragazzo che dichiara di essere il suo amato e perduto fratello: la rosa di York finalmente torna a casa.

Luca and Isolde continue their journey searching for signs of the end of the world in medieval Christendom.

Inghilterra, 1465. Sono gli anni della Guerra delle due Rose e il conte Richard Neville, discendente di una prestigiosa famiglia aristocratica, è uno degli uomini più influenti alla corte di re Edoardo IV. Ambiguo e assetato di potere, il conte sa di poter utilizzare per i suoi giochi politici due carte preziose: le giovani, bellissime figlie Anna e Isabella. Incurante della loro volontà e dei loro sogni, comincia ben presto a pianificarne il futuro, tessendo alleanze con chi, a corte, è - o sembra - più vicino al re. Ma le due sorelle impareranno presto a giocare per conto proprio la partita della vita, e a liberarsi dal giogo paterno. Soprattutto Anna, forte e coraggiosa, decisa a non arrendersi mai. Il destino tuttavia non fa che accanirsi contro di lei: "Ho perso mio padre in battaglia, mia sorella, mio cognato e mio nipote per mano degli sgherri della regina, e ora anche mio figlio..." Disperata, braccata dai nemici della sua famiglia, non sa dove cercare un rifugio sicuro né di chi potersi fidare completamente. Eppure quello stesso destino così crudele la porterà un giorno, trionfalmente, sul trono d'Inghilterra. Dalla penna di Philippa Gregory, una nuova drammatica storia di passioni, intrighi e lotta per il potere alla corte di Edoardo IV.

In 1453, seventeen-year-old Luca Vero, accused of heresy and expelled from his monastery, is recruited to help investigate evil across Europe but frees his first subject, Isolde, from captivity in a nunnery, and together they seek the one who defends the boundaries of Christendom and holds the secrets of the Order of Darkness.

Jacquetta, daughter of the Count of Luxembourg and kinswoman to half the royalty of Europe, was married to the great Englishman John, Duke of Bedford, uncle to Henry VI. Widowed at the age of 19, she took the extraordinary risk of marrying a gentleman of her household for love, and then carved out a new life for herself.

Determined to see her son Henry on the throne of England, pious Margaret Beaufort arranges politically advantageous marriages, sends her son out of the country for his safety, and lays secret plans for a battle between the houses of York and Lancaster.

1464: Elisabetta Woodville è l'affascinante figlia di un nobile inglese, sostenitore del reale casato dei Lancaster. Ancora giovane, ha perso il marito che combatteva a fianco del re Enrico VI e ora, dopo l'ascesa al trono degli York, si ritrova spogliata dei suoi possedimenti e sola con due figli maschi in tenera età. Decisa a rivendicare il proprio patrimonio per poter condurre una vita onesta e indipendente, incontra il nuovo sovrano e gli espone a testa alta la propria causa. La sua bellezza sfolgorante e il suo atteggiamento indomito conquistano all'istante il ventiduenne Edoardo IV che, incapace di resisterle, la sposa in gran segreto. E da questo momento la vita di questa donna coraggiosa imbocca un vorticoso destino, mentre i suoi due figli, rinchiusi nella famigerata torre di Londra e poi misteriosamente scomparsi nel nulla, diventano il fulcro di un enigma che per secoli ha sconcertato generazioni di studiosi.

In this dramatic novel by Philippa Gregory, Mary, Queen of Scots, seeks to reclaim her kingdom while imprisoned under the watch of Bess of Hardwick, a savvy survivor. Set against the backdrop of political intrigue and religious tension, Mary navigates her privileged captivity, waiting for her chance to return to Scotland.

Can a family's mannered traditions and cool emotions erase the horrors of war from a young couple's past? Now back in print from New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory, Fallen Skies takes readers to post-World War I England in a suspenseful story about the marriage of a wealthy war hero and an aspiring singer he barely knows. Lily Valance is determined to forget the horrors of the war by throwing herself into the decadent pleasures of the 1920s and pursuing her career as a music hall singer. When she meets Captain Stephen Winters, a decorated veteran, she's immediately drawn to his wealth and status. And Stephen, burdened by his guilt over surviving the Flanders battlefields where so many soldiers perished, sees the possibility of forgetting his anguish in Lily, but his family does not approve. Lily marries Stephen, only to discover that his family's façade of respectability conceals a terrifying combination of repression, jealousy and violence. When Stephen's terrors merge dangerously close with reality, the truth of what took place in the mud and darkness brings him and all who love him to a terrible reckoning.

Fra intrighi, matrimoni e adulteri, tre giovani donne si muovono sull'orlo del baratro. Anna di Cleves, che rappresenta un'alleanza contro la Francia e la Spagna, è la quarta moglie del volubile re d'Inghilterra Enrico VIII ma non riesce a sedurre il marito ed è destinata a un rapido divorzio. La sensuale Caterina Howard, quattordicenne dama di compagnia della nuova regina, è capace di conquistare il cuore del re ma non di rinunciare al proprio amante e pagherà per questo un prezzo troppo alto. Jane Bolena infine, diabolica e gelosa, pur di ottenere ciò che vuole dalla corona ha mandato a morte il marito George e la cognata Anna Bolena. La voce di queste tre donne racconta la sanguinaria epoca che le ha viste protagoniste, profondamente diverse tra loro e tutte alla ricerca dell'eredità della regna.

A soli tre anni, Caterina d'Aragona, figlia dei sovrani di Spagna, viene promessa al principe Arturo, erede al trono d'Inghilterra. Da quel momento il suo destino è scritto, e lei lo sa. Diventerà regina e governerà quel Paese freddo e lontano, quel Paese che nemmeno conosce. Ma quando Arturo muore prematuramente, Caterina deve ripensare al proprio futuro: come potrà regnare e fondare una dinastia? Solo sposando il fratello di Arturo, il futuro Enrico VIII. La famiglia reale inglese è contraria a queste nozze, ma Caterina è una donna coraggiosa e indomita ed è disposta a tutto pur di ottenere ciò che vuole. Anche a ricorrere alla menzogna e a restarvi fedele per tutta la vita.

L'ardente storia d'amore fra la regina Elisabetta I e il suo favorito Robert Dudley rivive in queste pagine dense di fascino e suggestione, che intrecciano verità storica e verità del cuore. Un fatale triangolo amoroso in cui passione, gelosia e ambizione la fanno da padrone sullo splendido palcoscenico che ha i bagliori cangianti della corte e dei suoi broccati, il moto elegante delle danze e dei tornei e il maestoso scenario dei giardini reali. L'impareggiabile penna dell'autrice sbalza a tutto tondo la figura di una grande donna che ha segnato il destino d'Europa.

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As England descends into civil war, John Tradescant the Younger, gardener to King Charles I, finds his loyalties in question, his status an ever-growing danger to his family. Fearing royal defeat and determined to avoid serving the rebels, John escapes to the royalist colony of Virginia, a land bursting with fertility that stirs his passion for botany. Only the native American peoples understand the forest, and John is drawn to their way of life just as they come into fatal conflict with the colonial settlers. Torn between his loyalty to his country and family and his love for a Powhatan girl who embodies the freedom he seeks, John has to find himself before he is prepared to choose his direction in the virgin land. In this enthralling, freestanding sequel to Earthly Joys , Gregory combines a wealth of gardening knowledge with a haunting love story that spans two continents and two cultures, making Virgin Earth a tour de force of revolutionary politics and passionate characters.

#1 New York Times bestselling author and “queen of royal fiction” (USA TODAY) Philippa Gregory weaves a spellbinding tale of a young woman with the ability to see the future in an era when destiny was anything but clear. Winter, 1553. Pursued by the Inquisition, Hannah Green, a fourteen-year-old Jewish girl, is forced to flee with her father from their home in Spain. But Hannah is no ordinary refugee; she has the gift of “Sight,” the ability to foresee the future, priceless in the troubled times of the Tudor court. Hannah is adopted by the glamorous Robert Dudley, the charismatic son of King Edward’s protector, who brings her to court as a “holy fool” for Queen Mary and, ultimately, Queen Elizabeth. Hired as a fool but working as a spy; promised in wedlock but in love with her master; endangered by the laws against heresy, treason, and witchcraft, Hannah must choose between the safe life of a commoner and the dangerous intrigues of the royal family that are inextricably bound up with her own yearnings and desires. Teeming with vibrant period detail and peopled by characters seamlessly woven into the sweeping tapestry of history, The Queen’s Fool is a rich and emotionally resonant gem from a masterful storyteller.

A collection of short stories from one of our most popular novelists - the perfect gift. A rich and wonderful selection of short stories. A TV chef who specialises in outrageous cakes tempts a monk who bakes bread for his brothers; a surprise visitor invites mayhem into the perfect minimalist flat in the season of good will; a woman explains her unique view of straying husbands; straying husbands encounter a variety of effective responses. Just some of the delicacies on offer in this sumptuous box of delights...

Sull'adolescente Maria, timida rampolla delle due potenti casate dei Bolena e degli Howard, si sono posati gli occhi di Enrico VIII, focoso sovrano che attende invano un erede maschio dalla consorte Caterina d'Aragona. Spinta verso il talamo regale con feroce determinazione dai fratelli maggiori George e Anna, la giovane si innamora davvero del suo re. Addolorata per essersi messa in competizione con la regina, rischierà di essere scalzata dalla sorella, astuta e priva di scrupoli.

Новый роман Филиппы Грегори «Укрощение королевы» расскажет о шестой, и последней, жене Генриха VIII. 1543 год. Екатерина Парр оказывается в затруднительном положении: король Англии только что сделал ей предложение. Он хочет, чтобы она стала для него «утешением в старости». Вот только Екатерина в сомнениях. Ещё и года не прошло с тех пор, как она овдовела, и надеется, что слова монарха - ошибка, шутка судьбы. Но Генрих даже не думает отступать и добивается своего. Теперь Екатерине предстоит не только стать женой одного из самых жестоких людей, которых она знает, но и попытаться обойти конкурентов в опасной игре за престол. Ведь поражение в такой схватке всегда сурово, а финал один - смерть.

For years, Isobel Latimer has composed serious novels for serious people, but to evermore dwindling financial gain. Now her husband is ill. If the public don't want careful moral fables any longer, why not provide them with an outrageous tale of sex and satanism, and an author to match.

Viaggiatore instancabile e primo architetto di giardini, John Tradescant è un raffinato conoscitore della natura e leale confidente di nobili e reali d'Inghilterra nel Seicento. Nato in una famiglia umile, il suo straordinario talento e la sua discrezione lo portarono a diventare il giardiniere del re e custode dei segreti della corte di Carlo I, inclusi quelli riguardanti il potente e controverso Duca di Buckingham. Circondato da lusso, affetto familiare e amicizie influenti, Tradescant non poteva immaginare che la Storia lo avrebbe travolto. La sua vita idilliaca fu interrotta da una sanguinosa guerra civile, costringendolo a schierarsi dalla parte sbagliata delle barricate e a prendere una decisione difficile. Con il suo Giardiniere del re, primo volume di un dittico avvincente, Philippa Gregory esplora la vita di un uomo affascinante e avventuroso, che vive in equilibrio tra la passione per la natura e il decadente lusso di una corte dal destino segnato.

A contemporary psychological thriller in the style of Ruth Rendell, from one of today's most versatile and compelling storytellers.It was easy for Elizabeth. She married the man she loved, bore him two children and made a home for him which was the envy of their friends.It was harder for Ruth. She married Elizabeth’s son and then found that, somehow, she could never quite measure up…Isolation, deceit and betrayal fill the gaps between the two individual women and between their different worlds. In this complex thriller, Philippa Gregory deploys all her insight into what women want and what women fear, as Ruth confronts the shifting borders of her own sanity. Laying bare the comfortable conventions of rural England, this spine-tingling novel pulses with suspense until the whiplash double-twist of the denouement.

A wickedly witty tale of modern manners, happily suggesting that PC is not the only way to be. Dr Louise Case has the right career, the right country cottage and a commitment-free relationship with a fellow academic. According to contemporary codes, it's all very correct — except that Louise begins to suspect that it's far from perfect. Then along comes Rose, eighty if she's a day, who effortlessly disrupts everything. Soon both campus and cottage are in chaos, while the old lady commences to set her own house — a decrepit old van — in order. And this includes an unthinkably traditional role for Louise!

The devastating consequences of the slave trade in 18th century Bristol are explored through the powerful but impossible attraction of well-born Frances and her Yoruban slave, Mehuru.

Alice Hartley can no longer arouse interest in her pompous husband the adulterous professor. Then she meets Michael a student with an excessive libido and Alice discovers revenge sex and a large house suitable for conversion. Soon the house is thighdeep in women casting off the shackles of oppression but neighbours don't seem to understand.

Alys, a young witch in Henry VIII's England, falls in love with a young lord.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Other Boleyn Girl comes the final book of the extraordinary Wideacre trilogy as the heir to the great estate comes home at last. Meridon knows she does not belong in the dirty, vagabond life of a gypsy bareback rider. The half-remembered vision of another life burns in her heart, even as her beloved sister, Dandy, risks everything for their future. Alone, Meridon follows the urgings of her dream, riding in the moonlight past the rusted gates, up the winding drive to a house—clutching the golden clasp of the necklace that was her birthright—home at last to Wideacre. The lost heir of one of England’s great estates would take her place as its mistress... Meridon is a rich, impassioned tapestry of a young woman’s journey from dreams to glittering drawing rooms and elaborate deceits, from a simple hope to a deep and fulfilling love. Set in the savage contrasts of Georgian England—a time alive with treachery, grandeur, and intrigue—Meridon is Philippa Gregory’s masterwork.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author and "queen of royal fiction" (USA TODAY) Philippa Gregory comes the thrilling sequel to the New York Times bestseller Wideacre as the once-great Lacey estate is restored to its former grandeur--though not without cost.The Wideacre estate is bankrupt. The villagers are living in poverty and formerly stunning hall is a smoke-blackened ruin. But, in the Dower House nearby, two children are being raised in protected innocence.Equal claimants to the estate, rivals for the love of the village, they are tied by a secret childhood betrothal but forbidden to marry. Only one can be the favored child--only one can inherit the magical understanding between the land and the Lacey family that can make the Sussex village grow green again. Only one can be Beatrice Lacey's true heir. Sensual, gripping, and mystical, The Favored Child irresistibly sweeps the reader into a world of secrets, betrayals, and power in this revolutionary period of English history.

Beatrice Lacey, daughter of Wideacre Hall, will not accept society’s rules that women cannot inherit…The internationally bestselling debut from the author of The Other Boleyn Girl and Three Sisters, Three Queens . Wideacre Hall, set in the heart of the English countryside, is the ancestral home that Beatrice Lacey loves. Built from yellow stone, facing due south and surrounded by the rich woodlands and rolling downs of Sussex, it has been in her family for generations. But as a woman in England in the 1770s she has no right of inheritance; only a loveless arranged marriage lies ahead. Beautiful, sensual and passionate, Beatrice sets out to pursue her own control over Wideacre – at any cost. Yet even as her scheming succeeds, Beatrice is haunted by the one person alive who fully understands her obsession and knows her capacity to let nothing – and no-one – stand in her way. The 30th anniversary edition, with new foreword by the author.