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  • The Incendium Plot

    par A D Swanston ...
    'A fantastic tale of spies, deceit and murder in the Elizabethan age' S. D. Sykes'Colourful and gripping' The TimesEngland in 1572 is a powder keg of rumour, fanaticism, treachery and dissent. All it would take is a single spark . . .In the England of Elizabeth I, the fear of plague and invasion, and the threat of insurrection are constant. As the Earl of Leicester's chief intelligencer, lawyer Dr ... En savoir plus

    $10.99 CAD

  • Chaos

    A dark and gripping Tudor historical mystery novel set in Elizabethan London, perfect for fans of the Shardlake novels

    par A D Swanston ...
    'A fantastic tale of spies, deceit and murder in the Elizabethan age' S. D. SYKES'Colourful and gripping' THE TIMESFebruary 1574 and London is in a fervour of paranoia, superstition and rumour. Mob violence is commonplace. A whispered word is all it takes to condemn a woman to burn as a witch . . .Having foiled the 'Incendium' plot against the Queen, intelligencer Dr Christopher Radcliff's ... En savoir plus

    $10.99 CAD

  • The Collected Works of Selma Lagerlöf

    Enriched edition.

    par Selma Lagerlöf, Isla Caldwell ...
    Traduit par Velma Swanston Howard, Pauline Bancroft Flach, William Frederick Harvey, Arthur G. Charter ...
    The Collected Works of Selma Lagerlöf presents a rich tapestry of narratives that weave together elements of realism, fantasy, and folklore, showcasing Lagerlöf's distinctive literary style that blends elegant prose with profound emotional depth. This compilation includes her most renowned works, such as 'The Wonderful Adventures of Nils' and 'Gösta Berling's Saga,' both of which exemplify her ... En savoir plus

    Prix courant $2.99 CAD Maintenant $1.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • Beautiful Star & Other Stories

    par A.D. Swanston ...
    History is brought alive by the people it affects, rather than those who created it. In Beautiful Star we meet Eilmer, a monk in 1010 with Icarus-like dreams; Charles I, hiding in 1651, and befriended by a small boy; the trial of Jane Wenham, witch of Walkern, seen through the eyes of her grand-daughter. This is a moving and affecting journey through time, bringing a new perspective to the defence ... En savoir plus

    $8.99 CAD

  • The King's Spy

    (Thomas Hill 1)

    par Andrew Swanston ...
    Collections Livre 1 - Thomas Hill Novels
    Summer, 1643England is at war with itself. King Charles I has fled London, his negotiations with Parliament in tatters. The country is consumed by bloodshed.For Thomas Hill, a man of letters quietly running a bookshop in the rural town of Romsey, knowledge of the war is limited to the rumours that reach the local inn.When a stranger knocks on his door one night and informs him that the king's ... En savoir plus

    $10.99 CAD

    Aussi disponible en : Livre audio

    Aussi disponible en : Livre audio

  • The King's Exile

    (Thomas Hill 2)

    par Andrew Swanston ...
    Collections Livre 2 - Thomas Hill Novels
    Spring, 1648.When Thomas Hill, a bookseller living in rural Hampshire, publishes a political pamphlet he has little idea of the trouble that will follow. He is quickly arrested, forced on a boat to Barbados and condemned to life as a slave to two of the island’s most notoriously violent brothers.In England war has erupted again, with London under threat of attack. When news of the king’s execution ... En savoir plus

    $10.99 CAD

    Aussi disponible en : Livre audio

    Aussi disponible en : Livre audio

  • The Wonderful Adventures of Nils (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. A Swedish Fantasy of Wild Geese, Talking Animals, Geography, Folklore, and Moral Growth

    par Selma Lagerlöf, Briony Sableford ...
    Traduit par Velma Swanston Howard ...
    The Wonderful Adventures of Nils is at once a children's fantasy, a geographical panorama, and a moral fable of national self-discovery. Its mischievous hero, Nils Holgersson, is magically reduced in size and carried across Sweden on the backs of wild geese, encountering animals, provinces, legends, farms, cities, and histories. Lagerlöf's prose blends folkloric enchantment with lucid realism, ... En savoir plus

    $2.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • The Atlas of Special Operations of World War II

    par Alex Swanston ...
    As author Alex Swanston explains in his introduction, World War II was a truly global conflict, involving almost all nations in the struggle to stop the spread of totalitarianism. This meant that battles were fought in all climates and on all sorts of terrain. . . . Technology had also progressed, meaning that war could be fought under the surface of the sea or in the air 40,000 feet above. This ... En savoir plus

    $24.99 CAD

  • The Emperor of Portugallia (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. A Swedish Rural Classic of Parental Love, Poverty, Delusion, and Father-Daughter Tragedy

    par Selma Lagerlöf, Briony Sableford ...
    Traduit par Velma Swanston Howard ...
    The Emperor of Portugallia is one of Selma Lagerlöf's most poignant studies of love, poverty, and imaginative transfiguration. Set in rural Värmland, the novel follows Jan of Ruffluck Croft, a humble tenant whose overwhelming devotion to his daughter, Klara Gulla, becomes the axis of his existence. When she leaves for Stockholm and falls into moral and social danger, Jan's mind reshapes suffering ... En savoir plus

    $2.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • The Collected Works

    par Selma Lagerlöf ...
    Traduit par Velma Swanston Howard, Pauline Bancroft Flach, Arthur G. Charter, William Frederick Harvey ...
    Selma Lagerlöf, the first female writer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, showcases her remarkable talent in 'The Collected Works'. This compilation consists of various novels and short stories that highlight Lagerlöf's unique blend of folklore, realism, and moral storytelling. Through rich prose and vivid imagery, Lagerlöf delves into themes of love, faith, and redemption, captivating readers ... En savoir plus

    Prix courant $2.99 CAD Maintenant $1.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • The Emperor of Portugallia (Summarized Edition)

    Enriched edition. A surreal Värmland tale of a father's love, an emperor fantasy, and a daughter's fate between rural life and dream-world courts

    par Selma Lagerlöf, Levi Hudson, Levi Hudson ...
    Traduit par Velma Swanston Howard ...
    Set in rural Värmland, The Emperor of Portugallia follows Jan of Skrolycka, a humble crofter whose consuming love for his daughter, Klara Gulla, becomes a salvational fantasy when poverty drives her to the city. Imagining himself sovereign of the invented realm "Portugallia," Jan fashions a dignifying counter-world against communal scorn. Lagerlöf's narration blends ballad cadence and folkloric ... En savoir plus

    Prix courant $2.99 CAD Maintenant $1.99 CAD

  • Beautiful Star & Other Stories

    par Andrew Swanston ...
    Ordinary people are swept up in extraordinary historical events in these gripping short stories by the bestselling author of The King's Spy.History is brought alive by the everyday people whose lives it affects in this moving collection of short fiction. In Beautiful Star & Other Stories we meet Eilmer, a monk in 1010 with Icarus-like dreams; Charles I, in hiding in 1651 and befriended by a small ... En savoir plus

    $17.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus