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Innocent brides, conquering grooms – six fabulous stories of seduction, passion and desire!The Novice BrideInnocent in her convent, Lady Cecily of Fulford knows nothing of the ways of men. Yet when tragic news bids her home, her only escape is to offer herself to the enemy – as a bride! Now her fate, and her wedding night, lies in the hands of her husband, Sir Adam Wymark…The Dumont BrideA marriage to landed, beautiful Emalie Montgomerie will restore all that Christian Dumont lost. But the countess harbours a secret that could destroy them both! The desire flaring in Christian’s eyes offers her hope…but would the proud Dumont ever accept another man’s babe as his own?The Lord’s Forced BrideShirt off, skin glistening with sweat, the dark handsome stranger fighting in the town square mesmerises Catherine Melford. Years later, Catherine finds her desire more aroused than ever – but he’s her sworn enemy, Andrew, Earl of Gifford…and the man she’ll be forced to wed!The Warrior’s Princess BrideBenois le Vallieres, legendary Commander of the North, is as ruthless in battle as he is in love. So he’s shocked to find himself falling for the vulnerable maid he rescued, Tavia of Mowerby. But when her royal blood is discovered, only marriage to Benois can keep her safe…The Overlord’s BrideWhen Lord Kirkheathe’s first wife died, despite his innocence, rumour tarnished his reputation. Now Elizabeth Perronet finds herself his new bride with a question of her own – if Raymond D’Estienne were truly no savage, how had he unleashed in her feelings so…untamed and wild?Templar Knight, Forbidden BrideA hardened, battle-weary knight, Reynaud had forgotten about the healing powers of a woman…until he meets beautiful harpist, Leonor. Bound together by a secret mission, the journey brings them closer every day – and night. But such forbidden passion might just be their undoing… Получить ссылку |
Medieval History For Dummies
Автор: Stephen Batchelor
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Is your knowledge of The Crusades less than tip-top? Maybe you're curious about Columbus, or you're desperate to read about the Black Death in all its gory detail? Whatever your starting point, this expert guide has it all – from kings, knights and anti-Popes, to invasion, famine, the Magna Carta and Joan of Arc (and a few rebellious peasants thrown in for good measure!). Get ready for a rip-roaring ride through the political, religious and cultural life of the Middle Ages, one of the most talked-about periods in history. Medieval History for Dummies includes: Part I: The Early Middle Ages Chapter 1: The Middle Ages: When, Where, What, Who? Chapter 2: The end of Rome and the not so ‘Dark Ages'. Chapter 3: Angles, Saxons and Feudalism. Chapter 4: The Carolingians grab their chance. Chapter 5: Charlemagne – A new empire is born. Part II: The Making of Europe Chapter 6: The (Holy Roman) Empire Strikes Back. Chapter 7: East Meets West: Islam in the Western Mediterranean. Chapter 8: The Vikings: A threat from the north. Chapter 9: Schism: The Church splits itself in two. Chapter 10: The Normans: The ‘real' Middle Ages begin. Part III: ‘Holy War': Crusading at home and abroad. Chapter 11: Crusade: A call to arms. Chapter 12: The First Crusade Chapter 13: England vs France & Pope vs Emperor Chapter 14: The Second Crusade & The ‘Crusades at Home' Chapter 15: Richard vs Saladin: The Third Crusade Chapter 16: The later Crusades and other failures. Part IV: Parliament, Priories, Provisions & Plague Chapter 17: John, Henry, Rudolf & Edward. Chapter 18: Monks & Merchants: The new power brokers Chapter 19: The Papacy on Tour: Avignon and the Anti-Popes Chapter 20: ‘God's Judgement?': The Black Death Part V: The End of the Middle and the start of discovery. Chapter 21: One Hundred Years of War Chapter 22: The Peasants are Revolting Chapter 23: Agincourt, Joan of Arc & the French recovery Chapter 24: Columbus & The New World Part VI: The Part of Tens Chapter 25: Ten Rubbish Kings Chapter 26: Ten Curious Medieval Pastimes Chapter 27: Ten Great Castles Chapter 28: Ten People Who Changed The World Chapter 29: Ten Great Books (To read next)
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