Dawnlands
Philippa Gregory
Bok · Engelsk · 2022 · Historiske fortellinger
| Omfang | 526 sider
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| Opplysninger | It is 1685 and England is on the brink of a renewed civil war against the Stuart kings with many families bitterly divided. Alinor, now a successful businesswoman, has been coaxed by the manipulative Livia to save Queen Mary from the coming siege. The rewards are life-changing: the family could return to their beloved Tidelands, and Alinor could rule where she was once lower than a servant. Inspired by news of a rebellion against the Stuart kings, Ned Ferryman returns from America with his Pokanoket servant to join the uprising against roman catholic King James. As Ned swears loyalty to the charismatic Duke of Monmouth, he discovers a new and unexpected love Meanwhile, Queen Mary summons her friend Livia to a terrified court. Her survival, and that of the Stuart kings, is in the balance, and only a clever and dangerous gamble can save them... A compelling and powerful story of political intrigue and personal ambition, set between the palaces of London, the tidelands of Fowlmire and the shores of Barbados. Praise for Dawnlands: 'This sprawling, epic addition to the series will delight Gregory's many fans' The Times 'Fast-paced, gripping and meticulously researched, the latest novel from Philippa Gregory is historical fiction at its best...Few authors bring history to life like Philippa Gregory and her vivid descriptions of 17th century life give readers a ringside seat at the action' Daily Express 'Spellbinding' Woman's Own 'I love falling into a Philippa Gregory novel, her vibrant take on historical events always brings past eras alive...This has drama aplenty with the fear of execution for treason, deportation, and imposter Princes, the rewards and dangers presented are colossal and exciting. This epic story follows a family from one end of the old empi
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| ISBN | 9781471172892
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| Hylleplass | Engelsk GRE
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