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Maureen Peters
DESTINY'S LADY 1972 Lady Jane Grey...She paid the ultimate price for her beauty, her innocence and her love.
THE VIRGIN QUEEN 1972 The glittering and tempestuous story of Elizabeth Tudor, a woman of power and passion, who overcame every palace intrigue to reign over England's most glorious years. She was often called the virgin queen, but not -- even by the very bold or foolhardy -- in her presence. The daughter of Henry VIII and Ann Boleyn, she never married. Why? Reasons of state.. the unforgettable example of her mother's fate and that of her father's other wives.. fear of losing power. Historians could not agree; perhaps even she could not have been sure.
Jannine Petska
THE LILY AND THE FALCON(#64) 6/2000 ISBN: 0821768905 Bianca degli Albizzi was outraged when Cristiano de Medici asked for her hand in marriage. For the treacherous de Medicis had long been her family's sworn enemies. But even after Cristiano received the blessing of Bianca's father, who was intent on uniting the warring clans in marriage, the headstrong beauty refused to give in to her fate. In the days that followed, she vowed to teach her darkly handsome husband that her loyalty could not be bought...even by a man as seductive as he.
THE ROSSETTI LETTER 3/2007 ISBN: 1416527370 Claire Donovan always dreamed of visiting Venice, though not as a chaperone for a surly teenager. But she can't pass up this chance to complete her Ph.D. thesis on Alessandra Rossetti, a mysterious courtesan who wrote a secret letter to the Venetian Council warning of a Spanish plot to overthrow the Venetian Republic in 1618. Claire views Alessandra as a heroine and harbors a secret hope that her findings will elevate Alessandra to a more prominent place in history. But an arrogant Cambridge professor is set to present a paper at a prestigious Venetian university denouncing Alessandra as a co-conspirator—a move that could destroy Claire's paper and career. As Claire races to locate the documents that will reveal the courtesan's true motives, Alessandra's story comes to life with all the sensuality, political treachery, and violence of seventeenth-century Venice. Claire also falls under the city's spell. She is courted by a handsome Italian, matches wits with her academic adversary, bonds with her troubled young charge, and, amid the boundless beauty of Venice, recaptures the joy of living every moment....RR@H's Novel Thoughts
Patricia Phillips
THE ROSE AND THE FLAME 8/1992 ISBN: 0843933097 Sultry and exquisitely beautiful, Elena was sought after by every man in Mary Tudor's court, but only one held her heart. As golden as the sun, Luis de los Santos had given her a taste of ecstasy in his strong arms, but he offered illicit passion instead of a wedding ring. Driven apart by pride, they would be reunited by destiny on the sun-drenched plains of a Spanish rancho. Now Luis belonged to another, but his forbidden love for Elena knew no bounds, obeyed no strictures. Side by side, they would battle the dangers of their turbulent era and forge a new life together.
Tori Phillips
FOOL'S PARADISE(#307) 3/1996 ISBN: 0373289073 When fleeing an odious arranged match, the Lady Elizabeth Hayward found herself under the protection of famed court jester Richard Tarleton. But even disguised as the fool's boy apprentice, there was no hiding the fact that she'd fallen hopelessly in love! Though Tarleton's ready wit had won him royal favor, his tongue was tied in the presence of the sweet-voiced Elizabeth - at least about things that truly mattered. For how could he offer the queen's own goddaughter a gift so lowly as his own foolish heart?
Jean Plaidy
THE CAPTIVE QUEEN OF SCOTS 1963 A poignant novel of Mary Queen of Scots, whose beauty and daring captured the hearts of men--and challenged the cruel power of Elizabeth, Queen of England...From the moment of Mary's imprisonment to the final terrifying adventure, the story blazes with all the color, intrigue and pageantry of 16th century England..
CATHERINE de'MEDICI 1969 Trilogy of THE ITALIAN WOMAN, THE SERPENT WOMAN, and QUEEN JEZEBEL.
CHARLES II 1972 Three volume set containing A HEALTH UNTO HIS MAJESTY, HERE LIES OUR SOVEREIGN LORD, and THE WANDERING PRINCE.
DAUGHTER OF SATAN 12/1952 Even Tamar's mother believed the child had been forced on her by the Devil, and Tamar grew into a wild and beautiful girl in an Elizabethan world of superstition and intolerance. In an age where witchcraft was believed, Tamar leaves Elizabethan Plymouth to find freedom in the New World - where her old sins would not be known
THE END OF THE SPANISH INQUISITION 1961 Book III of the Spanish Inquisition Trilogy. The final volume of Jean Plaidy's magnificent trilogy on the Spanish Inquisition traces the tyrannous reign of Philip II, the accession of the Bourbons and the subsequent dawning of a new era of enlightenment.
GAY LORD ROBERT 1955 There was only one thing which Robert Dudley could not do, and that was to make any woman cease to love him. Now that Elizabeth was Queen of England, the romance which began with their shared captivity in the grim Tower of London blossomed into a mutual longing.. With the crown so nearly in his grasp, how could Robert let Amy Robsart, his sweet young wife, stand between him and the sons the Queen must bear?
THE GROWTH OF THE SPANISH INQUISITION 1960 Book II of the Spanish Inquisition Trilogy.
THE HAUNTED SISTERS 1966 Betrayed by his friends and forsaken by the daughters he so loved, James II made a perilous escape to France. But Mary could not forgive him for the death of gallant Monmouth, and all her love centered now on William, her husband, the new king of England....Anne disliked Mary, hated William and coveted the crown...and the memory of the 'King Across the Water' was to haunt them all.
A HEALTH UNTO HIS MAJESTY 1956 Against the colorful backdrop of 17th-century England comes the romantic story of Charles Stuart's return to the throne. For years an exiled prince, he wandered throughout Europe, a man without a country. Then one day England thrust aside her Puritan rule and called him back to become her king - Charles II. Here is the story of passion and struggle seen through the eyes of the two women who loved him. Barbara Palmer - vulgar, ambitious, promiscuous, and sensual - she was the king's mistress who would not give him up, even to his wife. And Catherine of Braganza, the woman Charles was forced to wed. A shy and unworldly woman whose love for her husband was indestructible.
HERE LIES OUR SOVEREIGN LORD 1957 Charles is the man who is quick to notice a beautiful woman and just as quick to make her his mistress. Like actress Nell Gwynn, or sensual Hortense, whose beauty is unmatched, or clever Louise who has designs on becoming queen..The glitter of the Court of Whitehall, courtiers, courtesans, intrigues and dalliance...
THE ITALIAN WOMAN 1952 This book continues the story of Catherine de Medici which began in MADAME SERPENT. No longer humiliated and neglected, Catherine de Medici, the Italian Woman, was free to seek revenge....for Henry II of France was dead and she was now Queen Regent.
THE LAST OF THE STUARTS 1977 Trilogy featuring THE THREE CROWNS, THE HAUNTED SISTERS, and THE QUEEN'S FAVOURITES
LIGHT ON LUCREZIA 1958 This volume continues the story of Lucrezia Borgia--the compelling story of a beautiful woman caught up in a tortuous web of fear and love.
LUCREZIA BORGIA 1976 Contains MADONNA OF THE SEVEN HILLS, LIGHT ON LUCREZIA..
MADAME SERPENT 1951 The transition of innocent girl into sinister consort...Sullen-eyed and broken hearted, fourteen-year-old Catherine de'Medici rode into France. Behind her and before her rode the nobility of Italy. She was to marry Henry of Orleans, second son of the King. Amid the glittering fetes, masques, jousts and banquets of the court, the reluctant bride became a passionate but unwanted wife. Slowly, methodically, sparked by humiliation and jealousy as she secretly spied on Henry's lovemaking, Catherine plotted her revenge--a revenge that would change the destiny of Europe.....
MADONNA OF THE SEVEN HILLS 1958 The legendary Lucrezia Borgia did everything with a passionate intensity. She loved with a burning lust....and she hated with a ruthless violence. But a Borgia's destiny was always carefully arranged- and there wasn't any way for Lucrezia to escape hers...
MARY QUEEN OF SCOTLAND: The Triumphant Years 1968
MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS: The Fair Devil of Scotland 1975 Mary Queen of Scots is the most romantic and enigmatic queen in history...A compelling account of the woman who, but for unfortunate timing and occasional unwise loving, could have overtaken Elizabeth I as Queen, and England would have been once again Catholic.
THE MURDER IN THE TOWER 1965 Frances Howard wanted Henry, Prince of Wales, from the moment she saw him on the day she married Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex. To rid herself of an unwanted husband she entered the dark world of rogues and poisoners.
MYSELF, MY ENEMY 1983 Henrietta Maria : Privileged daughter of France's Henry IV, devoted wife of England's Charles I, and a queen embroiled in devastating intrigue. A story of political crisis and domestic love.
THE PLEASURES OF LOVE 1992 In a bold political move to keep Portugal free from Spanish rule, a marriage takes place between Catherine Braganza, daughter of the King of Portugal, and Charles II of England. Catherine has every expectation that Charles will be her romantic ideal, until she arrives in England and finds the licentious court dominated by the King and the pleasures of love. While the Merry Monarch's notorious affairs amuse the public, they devastate Catherine almost beyond repair. Yet added to Catherine's sorrow is the solemn fact that she is unable to produce an heir. Demands for divorce resound throughout London and conspiracy darkens every corner. But those intent on her destruction will meet a force they had not imagined: a husband's bold love for his wife..
QUEEN JEZEBEL 1953 On August 24th, 1572 madness seized the city of Paris and the cobbles were stained with Huguenot blood. To her other crimes Catherine de Medici could add the infamy of St Bartholomew's Eve. She had wanted power, to rule through her tainted offspring, but none of her children trusted the Queen Mother, none loved her, and all France feared her.
QUEEN OF THIS REALM 1984 Elizabeth: She was England's greatest monarch--and a woman who strove to control her reckless heart.
THE QUEEN'S FAVOURITES 1966 With the death of William of Orange a new reign begins, but soon England asked whose reign? Queen Anne's or Queen Sarah's? Involves the intrigues at Queen Anne's court centered on Abigail Hill, the chambermaid, and Sarah Churchill, the wife of the Duke of Marlborough.
THE RELUCTANT QUEEN 1991 ISBN:0399136096 The story of Anne Neville, daughter of the great Earl of Warwick who became known as the Kingmaker, and her marriage to Richard III of England.
THE RISE OF THE SPANISH INQUISITION 1959 Book I in the Spanish Inquisition trilogy.
ROYAL ROAD TO FOTHERINGAY 1955 A Queen in her cradle, Mary Stuart grew up in the Court of Henry II of France and married the Dauphin, only to be forced after his death to return to her native Scotland, and a fateful meeting with the bold and lustful adventurer, Bothwell. Mary, Queen of Scots - a generous, desirable woman, betrayed by her own passions to become Mary the captive.
THE SPANISH BRIDEGROOM 1954 Set in the glittering courts of 16th century Europe--The Spain of the dreaded Inquisition and the England of Bloody Mary...
THE SPANISH INQUISITION: Its Rise, Growth, and End 1967 "The Rise of the Spanish Inquisition", "The Growth of the Spanish Inquisition" and "The End of the Spanish Inquisition", together comprises a complete history of The Inquisition, was first established in 1232 and eventually spread to Spain where it survived in one form or another into the nineteenth century.
THE THREE CROWNS 1965 Born leader and brilliant soldier, William of Orange thought the English court a hotbed a vice and conspiracy - Charles II with his mistresses, the Dukes of Monmouth and York ambitious for the throne. He wanted no reluctant bride, but he would marry the young Mary, for the three crowns of England, Scotland and Ireland were worth a small sacrifice.
THE UNHOLY WOMAN 1954
THE WANDERING PRINCE 1956 His name was Charles Stuart. He was young, handsome, and one day he would be king. But first he would have to wander the face of Europe trying to regain the throne that had been taken from him. He was a man who loved women more than war. And in those rollicking, romantic years there were many conquests. The Wandering Prince recreates the colorful life of Charles II, the fascinating rake who was to become England's "Merry Monarch."
WILLIAM'S WIFE 1993 The story of Mary Stuart, daughter of James II, and her marriage to William of Orange, King of England.
Patricia Potter
THE ABDUCTION(#78) 5/1991 ISBN: 0373834063 An eye for an eye. Clan leader Elsbeth Ker longed for peace, but her stubborn English neighbors would have none of it - especially since the mysterious Alexander had returned to lead the Carey clan. Now the crofters had been burned out, and the outraged Kers demanded revenge. But when Elsbeth faced her enemy, what she saw in his steel gray eyes gave her pause... Alex Carey had been ready to end the feuding between local clans, until the lovely leader of the Scottish Kers saw fit to kidnap him - from his very bath! Now it was time for Alex to come up with a new plan for a border truce...one that included making the Lady Elsbeth his own.
STARCATCHER 1/1998 ISBN: 0553575074 Marsali Gunn had been betrothed to Patrick Sutherland when she was just a girl, yet even then she knew the handsome warrior would have no rival in her heart or her dreams. But when Patrick returns from distant battlefields, a bitter feud has shattered the alliance between their clans, and Marsali prepared to wed another chieftain. Boldly, Patrick steals what is rightfully his, damning the consequences. And Marsali is forced to make a choice: between loyalty to her people or a still-burning love that could plunge her and Patrick into the center of a deadly war...
Jolene Prewit-Parker
SWEET STOLEN PASSION 7/1993 ISBN: 0821742183 He would never forget her...Though he'd never forgive Ameran Michol for betraying him with his trusted friend, Lord Grayson Carlisle knew he couldn't forget the rapturous nights of love they'd shared on a moonswept island beach. And now King Charles II himself had ordered the bold naval commander to return to France and bring the deceiving minx back home! Though sworn not to succumb to her bewitching charms a second time, the moment he saw Ameran again Gray knew that their time apart had only deepened his desire. And try as he might to resist the ebony-haired enchantress, he was soon powerless against the passions she rekindled with just one fiery glance!
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