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Henry II had all the gifts of the gods. He was charismatic, clever, learned, empathetic, a brilliant tactician, with great physical strength and an astonishing self-belief. Henry was the creator of the Plantagenet dynasty of kings, who ruled through eight generations in command of vast lands in Britain and Europe. Virtually unbeaten in battle, and engaged in a ceaseless round of conquest and diplomacy, Henry forged an empire that matched Charlemagne's.

England 1922. It’s been four years since Rudy’s brother Edgar went missing in war-torn France. Still deep in mourning and grappling with unanswered questions, Rudy and his mother struggle to move on. When the enigmatic Mariette arrives unexpectedly at the family’s manor claiming to be Edgar’s widow, and the mother of his child, Rudy urges her to stay, hoping she’ll shed light on the missing pieces.

The year is 1803 and England and France remain at odds. Hoping to break the English once and for all, Napoleon backs a ring of Irish rebels in uprisings against England and sends the Black Tulip, France's most deadly spy, to the Emerald Isle to help. Meanwhile, not to be outdone by her husband, Letty Alsworthy steals away on a ship bound for Ireland, armed and ready to fight for her spouse and to learn a thing or two about spying for England.

Ex-Ranger Mark Reilly leads a troubled life. After parting with the US Army on less than amicable terms, he finds work as a gun-for-hire in the European underworld. The pay is good, and the work is steady, but Mark’s enthusiasm sours when his employer branches out into child trafficking. Striking out on his own, Mark forms his own mercenary company with his ex-IRA girlfriend and a veteran from his old unit. Their first job, rescuing two sisters from human traffickers, is a phenomenal success. However, soon after returning the girls to their parents, Mark and his friends find themselves ...

Two years ago, Graham Robb moved to a lonely house on the very edge of England, near the banks of a river that once marked the southern boundary of the legendary Debatable Land. The oldest detectable territorial division in Great Britain, the Debatable Land served as a buffer between Scotland and England. It was once the bloodiest region in the country, fought over by Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and James V. After most of its population was slaughtered or deported, it became the last part of Great Britain to be brought under the control of the state.

Jacqueline Taylor is invited to visit the estate of the man she hopes to marry, the dashing Sir John Kent. Soon after she arrives in England, she meets the woman who intends on destroying her and her plans to be with John forever. Will Jacqueline succeed in unraveling the plot and breaking the curse which separates her from the man she loves or will she succumb to the charms of the new man in her life while John marries another?

Bestseller in Women's Historical Fiction, Women's Fantasy Fiction, Action & Adventure Fantasy! The Secret Rise is Book 3 in the Harmonie series. Nichol’s Power Increases … Will Others Seek to Destroy Her? Nichol’s story was introduced in Book 1, The Secret Journey when her beloved papa is murdered by her mother in the year 1000 AD. The darkening cloud spiraling around her made her the next target. Fleeing Marseilles, she develops new powers, a vision of the future, and trusts the Lady’s voice. For those around her, a new world unfolds and carries them forward. Overflowing with ...

The Secret Journey is Book 1 in the Harmonie series. Bestseller in Historical Fiction and Women's Fiction Is the Mysterious Voice Lisa’s Protector or a Predator? When her father Alexander is murdered, Lisa’s safe, carefree world unravels. At 16, her only escape is to flee from the mayhem and chaos that promises to come crashing down on her very being. From her wicked mother. From her drunken stepbrother. And from the greedy church. The year was 1,000 AD. Bright and clever, she becomes the eyes and ears of her papa’s many enterprises. Lisa is his confidant and the son he desires as an ...

John Lackland was born to King Henry II and Eleanor, Duchess of Aquitane in December, 1166; he was the youngest of five sons. However, he unexpectedly became the favored heir to his father after a failed rebellion by his older brothers in 1173. He became king in 1199, though his reign was tumultuous and short. After a brief peace with Phillip II of France, war broke out again in 1202 and King John lost most of his holdings on the continent. This led to conflict upon his return from battle. Buffeted from all sides, King John was pushed in 1215 to sign the Magna Carta.

From the time of her first schoolgirl love, Rebecca decided to live a controlling life, which eventually left her friendless and loveless. Working for an organisation that doesn't officially exist, she cracks a traumatic case in her native Cornwall that sees her travel to Greece to recuperate. Not one for relaxing, she ends up chasing the bad guys, and also chasing her feelings. It takes her to a small island where she meets her housekeeper, and eventually it leads her to the vineyards of France. That Greek housekeeper, and friend, needs bringing into the 21st century, and Rebecca feels ...

Fifteen years after a steamy tryst during her study abroad program, Morgan Ryder's structured life is thrown into disarray when Alex, her mysterious one-night fling, unexpectedly reenters her world as the pilot for her company. The sparks between the two women still sizzle as intensely as that long-ago night when they parted ways, their full identities shrouded. Alex's sudden reappearance forces Morgan to confront unresolved desires and shocking truths that threaten to upend her stable world. Her trusted friend and business partner, Sean, harbors a shattering secret, while their once-steady...

Chief Inspector, Lord Ralph McGinniss has booked his boat fare to Australia to find his wife, Professor Claire Lane. Then a mysterious cold case file is handed to him from Sgt Pennyworth. British Army Intelligence has requested his help. Can he find Squadron Leader Mike Bristol? Was he last seen leaving The Fur & Feathers Pub in Stow on the Wold on the date stated on the warrant, 30th August 1944? Suspected of murdering two women. A well-known West End Actress Mia Jones and local shopkeeper Mrs Anne Tumbler. The Chief Ralph McGinniss is not convinced. With the war over, the cases of ...

To this day Marie Antoinette remains one of history’s most misunderstood heroines. How she triumphed over the petty jealousies and backstairs rivalries of the court, how she sustained a good-hearted but malleable king, and how she was transformed from French queen to Austrian “whore,” is the story told with skill and fascinating detail.

Learn Every Style of European Cooking with 1 Box Set: French, German, Greek, Portuguese, Irish, and English! So are you ready for a delicious European adventure? Preparing delicious European food is so simple you absolutely must learn these recipes. This collection of cookbooks is over 100 delicious European recipes! You will learn everything is there is to know about Authentic European cooking. German Dumplings, Greek Chicken Souvlaki, Beef Wellington, Irish Rustic Stews, French Spices, and Royal Desserts! This is the ultimate collection of European cookbooks. The Easy European Cookbook ...

A murder mystery book set in France and England during the early 1920s. In "Bordeaux Pines," Albert Carlson, a junior partner in a London-based wine merchant firm, embarks on a routine tour of wine exporters in France. His journey through the picturesque yet desolate landscapes of the early 1920s takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a mysterious motor lorry and an enigmatic girl named Madeleine Coburn near a secluded sawmill. This seemingly uneventful business trip soon spirals into a riveting tale of intrigue, deception, and smuggling. Carlson's inquiring nature leads him to notice ...

The Hundred Years War was a series of conflicts waged between England and France between 1337 and 1453. The war involved several generations of kings on both sides and was fought over a single issue: whether the English had the right to rule the kingdom of France. The Hundred Years War was an important element in the creation of modern Europe and in the definition of the national characters of both England and France. This audiobook tells the story of this long, complex, and fascinating conflict.

One wonderful day in the city of romance, then they say goodbye. What could possibly go wrong? American graduate student Zoe Gallagher is in Paris on Valentine's Day, determined to prove that romance is an illusion and love based on it doesn’t last. Though when she meets Gabe Ross, there to fulfil his mother’s dying wish by placing a lovelock on a bridge for her and his father, even she finds it hard to resist the most romantic city in the world on the most romantic day of the year. The impulsive challenge to try a psychological experiment isn't part of her research plan. Especially ...

These are entirely Napoleon Bonaparte's own words, written and spoken, and collected in journal form. A particular focus here has been put on Napoleon's writings that pertain to military and state matters. The dates in terms of the revolutionary calendar have been modernized, and names and titles of individuals mentioned have been maintained with no attempt at uniformity. This production was begun on the 250th year of Napoleon's birth.

Two needs lead to a compromise. What do you do when you love your freedom, are rich enough to keep it and are not threatened in losing them because you belong to two groups called the wallflowers and blue stockings but find yourself compromised by the titillating heart throb Captain Jie a sea faring rogue?The brilliant Julia draws up a contract, which she meets all the requirements of in short order. A jealous friend’s lies stir the marriage pot but Jie leaves the now free Julia with an itch she needs scratched.What do you do when someone steals your identity, takes all your funds and ...

FNH Audio presents a slightly abridged performance of this fourth volume of Charles Oman's military history classic. In this fourth volume, a detailed examination is made of the period from December 1810 to December 1811. This volume covers the battles of Gebora, Barrosa, Fuentes de Ornon, Albuera and the seiges of Badajoz and Tarragona.