Medieval English

An upstart French duke who sets out to conquer the most powerful and unified kingdom in Christendom. An invasion force on a scale not seen since the days of the Romans. One of the bloodiest and most decisive battles ever fought.

The Crow’s Gift is a book with two separate stories set centuries apart. One is of a couple living in post-Victorian England, a time of formality and fashion, when motorcars first appeared on English roads. The other takes place three hundred years earlier, when men wore puffy breeches, and it took months to make a lady’s gown. One is a story of love lost and rekindled; the other of love ignited by the fires of youth. One is a tale of friendship, family, and the search for lost treasure; the other of superstition, witchcraft, and betrayal. How can these two widely disparate tales ...

Will he choose duty or love?Grace Darrow’s life has been full of cruel twists lately. First, she survives a horrific shipwreck and washes up on shore like lost cargo. Then, her betrothed fails to show up to claim her, leaving her to survive alone in a strange place. Pushing away her pride, she offers herself to a handsome archer. Not only does he refuse her offer, but he feeds her and protects her from harm. No longer a commodity to be traded, Gracie feels like a human being for the first time in years. Seasoned Clan Ross archer Struan MacLean has seen enough of the world’s ugliness and...

Princess Rowan thought she knew her place in the world. She never expected to feel like an outsider. She certainly never imagined she would fall in love, least of all with a man from a barbarian kingdom half a world away. But when series of missteps lands her in the hands of the people she was brought up to hate, she is forced to reconsider everything she thought she knew about both lands. And about herself. After a lifetime of animosity between the kingdoms, will the Socairans ever accept her as one of their own? Or will her mistakes push her people into yet another war?

Rome, 1492: The Holy City is drenched with blood and teeming with secrets. A pope lies dying and the throne of God is left vacant, a prize awarded only to the most virtuous - or the most ruthless. The Borgia family begins its legendary rise, chronicled by an innocent girl who finds herself drawn into their dangerous web.... Vivacious Giulia Farnese has floor-length golden hair and the world at her feet: beauty, wealth, and a handsome young husband. But she is stunned to discover that her glittering marriage is a sham.

"The Bible contained only the barest hints at the sorceries Solomon had practiced-the children he had sacrificed in the valley of Ben Hinnom. It described in detail the great basin before the temple that rested on the backs of twelve life-sized bronze bulls but did not even mention its true purpose-the trapping and interrogation of jinn and demons. From them, Solomon had learned things that man was never meant to know: secrets that should have stayed buried." A mysterious masked giant is committing brutal murders in the town of Pilsburg on the Rhine. Many lay the blame at the feet of ...

Transport yourself to late 11th-century Wales in 'The Welsh Traitor's Daughter', a captivating tale inspired by the noble lives of Angharad ferch Owain and Gruffydd ap Cynan. Immerse yourself in the tumultuous changes of this era as hostile Norman expansion threatens the Welsh way of life. In this thrilling story, Angharad is torn between two worlds, navigating the Welsh's chaotic yet rich culture while facing the cold brutality of their Norman overlords. As she enters womanhood, Angharad is faced with difficult choices, complicated further by her passionate love for her father's enemy, ...

Embark on a transformative journey with "Boethius for Beginners: A Journey Through Philosophy and Faith." This compelling guide opens the door to the timeless wisdom of Boethius, offering insights that are as relevant today as they were centuries ago. Unlock the secrets of happiness and virtue: Discover how Boethius' reflections on true happiness and inner virtues can guide you towards a more fulfilling and meaningful life. His teachings provide practical wisdom for navigating the complexities of modern existence. Explore the power of resilience: Learn from Boethius’ own experiences of ...

In her essay on Jacquetta, Philippa Gregory uses original documents, archaeology and histories of myth and witchcraft to create the first-ever biography of the young duchess who was to survive two reigns and two wars to become the first lady at two rival courts. David Baldwin, established author on the Wars of the Roses, tells the story of Elizabeth Woodville, the first commoner to marry a king of England for love, and Michael Jones, fellow of the Royal Historical Society, writes of Margaret Beaufort, the almost-unknown matriarch of the House of Tudor. The Women of the Cousins’ War will appeal to all.

Clan Ross of Skye is under attack. Cynden Ross must travel to see The Lion, laird of the largest clan on the Hebrides, and ask for help. He has a secret weapon that he hopes not to have to use. However he may be forced to reveal the truth about his birth in order to save his clan from perishing. When he crosses paths with a beautiful woman, things becomes even more complicated. When Ainslie MacNeil is sent to her aunt’s home in an effort to cure her melancholy, she ends up meeting a man who has an uncanny resemblance to her recently deceased betrothed. To make matters worse, he is heading...

A vampire prince imprisoned under false charges. The appearance of a new prisoner, a werewolf girl who was betrayed and tortured in the name of the crown, interrupts his plots of revenge. With a new cause to stand behind, the vampire prince plans his own death as a means for her escape. But the kingdom has needs only the prince can fulfill. If both survive the dungeon, can they also survive the world of political intrigue, vengeance, and a newly awoken threat to the crown and his people? Reader reviews- ***** Once I started I couldn't put it down! ***** A beautiful book with heartfelt ...

Weak in battle, powerless at court, and absent in the bedroom: the English crown has rarely sat less easily than on the head of Edward II. Inheriting the Plantagenet throne in a powerful position, Edward needs a wife to continue the dynasty - but the beautiful, charming Isabella fails to stir his heart like his close friend Piers Gaveston. Slighted and ignored, Isabella takes a new lover: the ambitious nobleman Roger Mortimer. Seduced by Mortimer's treachery, Isabella plots with him to murder her husband and take the throne.

Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey are unquestionably two of the greatest epic masterpieces in Western literature. Though more than 2,700 years old, their stories of brave heroics, capricious gods, and towering human emotions are vividly timeless. The Iliad can justly be called the world’s greatest war epic. The terrible and long-drawn-out siege of Troy remains one of the classic campaigns. The Odyssey chronicles the many trials and adventures Odysseus must pass through on his long journey home from the Trojan wars to his beloved wife.

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She set out to uncover what happened to her sister. She didn’t expect to lose her heart to a warlord from the past. When Sadie steps through a stone circle in the Scottish countryside, she doesn’t find answers. She finds danger—and a bristling, sword-wielding warrior who has no time for her questions. Thrust into the heart of ancient Dal Riada, she must rely on her wits, her stubbornness, and the one man who seems determined not to trust her. Ciaran has his hands full keeping the kingdom safe. The last thing he needs is a strange woman appearing out of nowhere with secrets of her own....

Salisbury, 1226. A young pregnant woman is found tangled in reeds in the river Avon, her identity a mystery. Grieving widow Ela Longespée is determined to succeed her husband as sheriff of Salisbury, and quickly takes charge of the investigation. She soon finds herself in the thick of a neighborhood scandal and a struggle to maintain her authority. With multiple suspects, can she identify the true killer?

Blaise is a shifter collared from birth to keep her from her abilities. It's been her dream to get the collar off and vanish into the countryside. Working as a highly paid whore has gotten her close - she can almost taste it. Until her Mistress dies, and the new Master burns her contract. Now everything is gone, and Blaise has to fight just to keep herself out of his hands. Keepers are charged with keeping the peace amongst shifters, mages, and humans. The Six Horsemen are an elite, high ranking, team, but to those who rule the kingdom, these six men are little more than ...

A warrior’s vow. A lady’s escape. A love that changes everything. Duncan MacGregor is a man of honor, sworn to protect his clan and its legacy. When a mysterious woman arrives at the gates of his Highland stronghold, seeking sanctuary, Duncan’s resolve is tested. Her beauty is undeniable, but her guarded past whispers of danger—and secrets that could threaten everything he holds dear. Lady Alice Fraser has endured a life of pain and betrayal, her only hope resting in the haven of the MacGregor clan. As she struggles to adapt to their way of life, her sharp wit and resilient spirit ...

After tragic loss, can new love be born? In Valerie Baker’s marriage, nothing was as it seemed. Not only had her husband fallen out of love with her, he’d lied. Even as she’d clung to him, he’d stolen from her and carried on an affair. But it was only after his suicide that she’d learned any of it. She doesn’t just mourn her husband, but her ability to trust again. Laird Connal MacMar is but a shadow of his former self. After his mortal wife threw herself from a cliff into the sea, he’d burrowed into his keepe. His chieftains wait for the day he claims his duties and former ...

Coulter's medieval melody continues with this, the second novel in the Medieval Song series. Lord Graelam de Moreton is willing to accept his new bride, Kassia, as she appears - innocent and guileless. But appearances can be deceiving....