In When Christ and His Saints Slept, acclaimed historical novelist Sharon Kay Penman portrayed all the deceit, danger, and drama of Henry II's ascension to the throne. Now, in *Time and Chance, * she continues the ever-more-captivating tale.
It was medieval England's immortal marriage--Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II, bound by passion and ambition, certain to leave a legacy of greatness. But while lust would divide them, it was friendship--and ultimately faith--that brought bloodshed into their midst. It began with Thomas Becket, Henry's closest confidant, and his elevation to be Archbishop of Canterbury. It ended with a perceived betrayal that made a royal murder seem inevitable. Along the way were enough scheming, seductions, and scandals to topple any kingdom but their own. . . .
Only Sharon Kay Penman can re-create this truly tumultuous time--and capture the couple who loved power as much as each other . . . and a man who loved God most of all.
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Discover the magic of New York Times bestseller Melissa Foster's writing and see why millions of readers have fallen in love with the Bradens.A Braden Christmas celebration!Family and babies abound during this fun-filled evening of love, laughter, and happily ever afters! Spend the evening catching up with our loving and loyal Bradens in this holiday celebration and fall in love all over again with each of the Bradens at Weston, and their children.A VERY BRADEN CHRISTMAS is a novelette and part of the Love in Bloom big-family romance collection. All Love in Bloom stories are filled with family, fun, and the truest, deepest love of all. Characters from each sub-series appear in future books so you never have to leave your favorite characters behind. Readers are kept up to date with engagements, weddings, and births. Visit Melissa's website for LOVE IN BLOOM family trees, series checklists, and more.Love in Bloom Big-Family Romance... Views: 309
Assistant United States Attorney Barnswell thinks that he has everything he needs to convict the Bezel brothers. Dre and Kareem are on trial for allegedly violating a laundry list of statues in the United States Code. Problem is, Kareem Bezel sees things quite differently and sets out to prove their innocence in the Philadelphia trial of the year: United States of America vs. Andre and Kareem Bezel, et al. Appropriately, someone must die in order for Kareem to get his way. Views: 309
After so many years on the force, FBI Special Agent Adele Sharp is pretty sure she's seen it all—until bodies begin to appear, shipped in crates to Europe's elite auction houses. With billionaires' antiques compromised, and the case in the media's crosshairs, the pressure couldn't be higher.Who is the killer? Why are they shipping these bodies? And can Adele stop them before he strikes again?An action-packed mystery novel of international intrigue and riveting suspense, Left to Crave will leave you turning pages late into the night. Views: 309
Maddog 1 is a fascinating detective story. Involving murder, sex, interwoven with mystery and suspense.It will keep you reading until your eyelids grow heavy.The action takes place on the mean streets of New York City. The main character is New York City’s most violent private investigator Mike Murdock. Mike through his early life experience is enraged against crime.Maddog 1 is a fascinating detective story. Involving murder, sex, interwoven with mystery and suspense.It will keep you reading until your eyelids grow heavy.The action takes place on the mean streets of New York City. The main character is New York City’s most violent private investigator Mike Murdock. Mike through his early life experience is enraged against crime. He is fearless in exploits defending the innocent. Sometimes known as Maddog, by both the police his enemies and his friends.It will magically transport you back to Yonkers in the 1940s. A time of public phone booths, and $0.10 phone calls. Where you opened your car door, with the key, metered parking was a nickel.Experience the thrill of following, Maddogs adventures. The action starts in chapter 1 and continues through chapter 17Written is in first person with a with an authentic York accent.Weeks after reading this book, you will find yourself thinking of the different encounters and imagining what you would have done. Views: 309
(Please note: this is one story told across three volumes and there is, therefore, no conclusion to the storylines in the first two volumes.)Nursing his wounds after his rejection by Miss Elizabeth Bennet, Fitzwilliam Darcy returns to London, a devastated and humbled man. The lady, meanwhile, is battling the unprecedented feelings stirred by having endured an innocent but intimate encounter with the gentleman in the aftermath of his proposal. Soon on her way to Town herself for an unanticipated stay, she is comforted by the presence of an old family friend, one Nicholas Harington – the son of a wealthy family whose position in society rivals that of the Darcys of Pemberley.Circumstance soon throws Darcy back into the company of Elizabeth, much to their mutual consternation, and also introduces him to Harington who has emerged as a potential suitor for Elizabeth's hand, a union that is viewed as a fair prospect by all – except, perhaps, Darcy himself. Views: 308
'Repent in this life, rejoice in the next...'When a suicide devastates a happy family, they can't accept their loved one would take his own life, so they ask the brilliant DI Barton to investigate. But with no obvious suspicious circumstances, the case is soon closed.Shortly afterwards however, the family is rocked by another blow – this time a shocking accident. And when the remains of a man are found, and the victim has an odd connection to the same family, everything points to one suspect. Barton and his team move quickly, and once the killer is behind bars, they can all breathe a sigh of relief. But death still lurks in the shadows, on the hunt for more souls. How do you stop a killer that believes life is a rehearsal for eternity, and their future is worth more than your own...?Ross Greenwood writes gritty, heart-pounding thrillers, with twists aplenty, and... Views: 308
A story that takes place in the Philippines, LA and Italy, it is the story of Blake and Serena who try to meet each other half-way. The question is, could they really?Blake hates the world. He failed miserably in life, and has broken up with his girlfriend, Gillian, whom he claims to love and now he doesn't know what to do. He then meets Serena--seemingly crazy, big lover of life but deep Serena who changes his world for good. But there's a catch. Of course there is. Serena is leaving.In this tale of love found, lost, and everything else in between, Blake and Serena find out what love really is about and what it means to come home. Views: 308
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Carlton Davies is convinced the beautiful Ruth Darwin isn’t guilty of murder, so he hires the clever detective Graydon McKelvie to prove her innocent. But it’s a tangled web of deceit and double-dealing that involves a kidnapping, missing funds, and a hidden room that is the key to family secrets. A classic mystery/detective story in the Sherlock Holmes tradition, ripe with twists and turns and surprises that will keep the reader riveted and enthralled. “The deductive work done by Graydon McKelvie is at times extremely clever.” -SS Van Dine, “The Great Detective Stories” CONTENTS I. The Note II. The Shot III. The Police IV. The Inquest V. The Secretary VI. Corroborative Evidence VII. The Lawyer VIII. Lee Darwin IX. The Verdict X. Jenkins\' Advice XI. Arthur Trenton XII. An Explanation XIII. The Suicide XIV. Graydon McKelvie XV. The Interview XVI. The Exhibits XVII. The Lamp XVIII. The Secret Entrance XIX. The Lawyer Again XX. Deductions XXI. The Steward XXII. Orton\'s Alibi XXIII. Gramercy Park XXIV. The Signet Ring XXV. The Deception XXVI. James Gilmore XXVII. The Strong Box XXVIII. Gold and Blue XXIX. The Reward XXX. The Curio Shop XXXI. The Rescue XXXII. Lee\'s Story XXXIII. The Second Bullet XXXIV. The Woman in the Case XXXV. A Strange Account XXXVI. The Trap XXXVII. McKelvie\'s Triumph XXXVIII. The Motive XXXIX. Conclusion Views: 308
The Mystery of the Yellow Room is presented here in a new, unabridged and uncut translation by JM & Randy Lofficier, with 30 pages of original material translated for the first time. It was written in 1907 by Gaston Leroux, the celebrated author of The Phantom of the Opera, and is one of the first and most dramatic locked room mysteries ever published. It is the first novel starring the young crime-solving journalist Rouletabille and concerns a complex and seemingly impossible crime in which the criminal seems to disappear from a hermetically sealed room. John Dickson Carr proclaimed The Mystery of the Yellow Room "the best detective tale ever written" and, in a 1981 poll of 17 famous mystery writers, it was voted as the third best locked room mystery of all time. This edition includes a foreword by Beauty and the Beast author Jean Cocteau, an afterword about Rouletabille and The Return of Ballmeyer, an additional story guest-starring Arsène Lupin. Views: 308
