The King S Pleasure

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The New York Times bestselling author of the Six Tudor Queens series explores the private side of the legendary king Henry VIII and his dramatic and brutal reign in this extraordinary historical novel. “A delightful yarn . . . an all-around fun read about a king and a cad.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Having completed her Six Tudor Queens series of novels on the wives of Henry VIII, extensively researched and written from each queen's point of view, Alison Weir now gives Henry himself a voice, telling the story of his remarkable thirty-six-year reign and his six marriages. Young Henry began his rule as a magnificent and chivalrous Renaissance prince who embodied every virtue. He had all the qualities to make a triumph of his kingship, yet we remember only the violence. Henry famously broke with the pope, founding the Church of England and launching a religious revolution that divided his kingdom. He beheaded two of his wives and cast aside two others. He died a suspicious, obese, disease-riddled tyrant, old before his time. His reign is remembered as one of dangerous intrigue and bloodshed—and yet the truth is far more complex. The King's Pleasure brings to life the idealistic monarch who expanded Parliament, founded the Royal Navy, modernized medical training, composed music and poetry, and patronized the arts. A passionate man in search of true love, he was stymied by the imperative to produce a male heir, as much a victim of circumstance as his unhappy wives. Had fate been kinder to him, the history of England would have been very different. Here is the story of the private man. To his contemporaries, he was a great king, a legend in his own lifetime. And he left an extraordinary legacy—a modern Britain.

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Genre : Fiction
Author : Alison Weir
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Release : 2023-05-30
File : 609 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780593355077


At The King S Pleasure

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The fourth novel in Kate Emerson’s well-reviewed series set in Tudor England—based on a real life member of the royal court of Henry VIII. Following the acclaimed By Royal Decree, Pleasure Palace, and Between Two Queens, Kate Emerson again plucks a real figure from history in this lushly detailed tale featuring Lady Anne Stafford—who is torn between her husband and another man. History remembers Lady Anne Stafford as the woman who cheated on her husband with both King Henry VIII and his companion, Sir William Compton. Lady Anne was indeed in love with two men at the same time….but the king wasn’t one of them. Lady Anne’s complex and heart-wrenching romantic relationships are at the core of this riveting tale that masterfully blends romance, drama, and historical detail as only Kate Emerson can.

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Genre : Fiction
Author : Kate Emerson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Release : 2012-01-03
File : 386 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781439177846


The King S Pleasure

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The New York Times–bestselling author’s “steamy historical is a perfect pick if you love arranged marriage plots and enemies who become lovers” (A Love So True). The English army’s siege of Aville has ground to a standstill—until a ten-year-old Scottish lad masterminds a breakthrough. The castle falls easily, giving glory to the king and a place at court to young Adrien MacLachlan. But his greatest reward is still to come. Years later, the king decrees that Adrien shall marry Danielle d’Aville, a maiden of the town Adrien helped conquer. She loathes the strapping Scottish knight, but his strength stirs something inside of her—a passion that betrays everything her vanquished people stand for. As Danielle’s hatred for him pushes her towards treason, her budding love is the only thing that can pull her back from the brink. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Heather Graham, including rare photos from the author’s personal collection.

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Genre : Fiction
Author : Heather Graham
Publisher : Open Road Media
Release : 2012-06-12
File : 518 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781453259467


King S Pleasure

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The sexy King brothers own a successful bachelor-party-planning business and a string of upscale clubs across the country. What could be better than living the single life in some of the world's most glamorous cities? Finding a woman worth giving it up for… Jeremy King's brothers may have turned in their player cards, but that just leaves more action for him. Like the gorgeous, bikini-clad party crasher who saunters into the Malibu bachelor bash he's hosting. Leigh Matthews wants Jeremy, but just for one last fling. And what Leigh wants, she gets. Unable to forget their amazing connection, Jeremy is stunned when weeks later Leigh hires his company—to plan her bachelorette party. Leigh has her reasons for getting married. But after their night of unbridled pleasure, Jeremy doesn't believe she's truly in love. Now he's got six weeks to convince her that their incredible Malibu night was only the beginning.…

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Genre : Fiction
Author : Adrianne Byrd
Publisher : Kimani Press
Release : 2011-12-01
File : 298 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781459281714


A Complete Guide To Heraldry

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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "A Complete Guide to Heraldry" by Arthur Charles Fox-Davies. 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.

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Genre : Fiction
Author : Arthur Charles Fox-Davies
Publisher : DigiCat
Release : 2022-09-16
File : 696 Pages
ISBN-13 : EAN:8596547340447


The History And Antiquities Of The Exchequer Of The Kings Of England From The End Of The Reign Of K John To The End Of The Reign Of K Edward Ii A Correct Copy Of The Ancient Dialogue Concerning The Exchequer Generally Ascribed To Gervasius Tilburiensis Later Ascribed To Richard Fitzneale A Dissertation Concerning The Most Ancient Great Roll Of The Exchequer Commonly Styled The Roll Of Quinto Regis Stephani

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Genre : Finance, Public
Author : Thomas Madox
Publisher : Greenwood
Release : 1969
File : 780 Pages
ISBN-13 : UVA:X000357154


Neuenglisches Lesebuch

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Release : 1895
File : 572 Pages
ISBN-13 : BSB:BSB11642568


The Works Of Francis Bacon Lord Chancellor Of England

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Author : Francis Bacon
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Release : 1848
File : 612 Pages
ISBN-13 : RUTGERS:39030037233337


The Universal Magazine Of Knowledge And Pleasure

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Genre : English literature
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Release : 1790
File : 404 Pages
ISBN-13 : OSU:32435021385422


Works Of The Camden Society

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Genre : Great Britain
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Release : 1885
File : 362 Pages
ISBN-13 : UCLA:31158005574925