HQ A Tapestry of Treason O`Brien Anne

The forgotten story of Cecily Neville, Duchess of York. A strong woman who claimed the throne for her family in a time of war… • England, 1459. One family united by blood. Torn apart by war… • The Wars of the Roses storm through the country, and Cecily Neville, Duchess of York, plots to topple the weak-minded King Henry VI from the throne • But when the Yorkists are defeated at the battle of Ludford Bridge, Cecily's family flee and abandon her to face a marauding Lancastrian army on her own • Stripped of her lands and imprisoned in Tonbridge Castle, the Duchess begins to spin a web of deceit. One that will eventually lead to treason, to the fall of King Henry VI, and to her eldest son being crowned King Edward IV

The spellbinding new historical novel from the Sunday Times bestseller Anne O’Brien • England, 1444. Three women challenge the course of history… • King Henry VI’s grip on the crown hangs by a thread as the Wars of the Roses starts to tear England apart. And from the ashes of war, the House of Paston begins its rise to power • Led by three visionary women, the Pastons are a family from humble peasant beginnings who rely upon cunning, raw ambition, and good fortune in order to survive • Their ability to plot and scheme sees them overcome imprisonment, violence and betrayal, to eventually secure for their family a castle and a place at the heart of the Yorkist Court. But success breeds jealousy and brings them dangerous enemies… • An inspirational story of courage and resilience, The Royal Game, charts the rise of three remarkable women from obscurity to the very heart of Court politics and intrigue

From her first clandestine marriage, Joan of Kent's reputation is one of beauty, rumour and scandal • Her royal blood makes her a desirable bride. Her ambition and passion make her a threat • Joan knows what she must do to protect her reputation... the games to play, the men to marry. She will do anything to get what she wants: The Crown of England • A tale of ambition, treachery and desire, The Shadow Queen tells of a woman's ascent through the court to command royal power alongside her young son, King Richard II

To those around her she was a loyal subject • In her heart she was a traitor • 1399: England’s crown is under threat. King Richard II holds onto his power by an ever-weakening thread, with exiled Henry of Lancaster back to reclaim his place on the throne • For Elizabeth Mortimer, there is only one rightful King – her eight-year-old nephew, Edmund. Only he can guarantee her fortunes, and protect her family’s rule over the precious Northern lands bordering Scotland • But many, including Elizabeth’s husband, do not want another child-King. Elizabeth must hide her true ambitions in Court, and go against her husband’s wishes to help build a rebel army • To question her loyalty to the King places Elizabeth in the shadow of the axe • To concede would curdle her Plantagenet blood

The further you run the closer you get to the truth… • An instant classic for fans of Where the Crawdads Sing and We Begin at the End! • One summer night in Wisconsin, the lives of two ten-year-old boys are changed forever… • Tired of seeing his best friend Dale Breadwin abused by his alcoholic father, Fischer Branson takes action. A gunshot rings out, and Bread and Fish flee into the woods. They build a raft, but the river quickly leads them into even greater danger • In their wake travel a group of adults – each determined to save the boys from the terrors of Ironsford Gorge • The further they go, the more the wilderness starts to change them in profound and unexpected ways. And when they reach the edge of the Gorge itself, they begin to understand the true violence and beauty of the natural world, and its ability to heal

From Lloyd Devereux Richards comes the next pulse-pounding thriller in which FBI agent Christine Prusik races to track down a serial killer who leaves a peculiar mark on his victims • Forensic anthropologist Christine Prusik has a knack for solving the most unusual cases – and for bending the rules in the process • When the bodies of young women start appearing in the caves of Indiana and Illinois, Christine immediately jumps into action. But her Chicago field office is undergoing a reorganization, and the boys’ club at the top seem more interested in getting all the paperwork in order than solving the murders • Christine isn’t going to let a little red tape stop her, and when she discovers that all the bodies contain the same mysterious pin-sized bruise on the back of their necks, she realizes she’ll have to confront her own inner demons to find the killer

In a time of war, nowhere is safe… • While World War Two rages, Cat Carlisle runs a women’s refuge to protect beaten wives. But when one of the women is found dead in the woods behind the house, Cat’s world shatters • Was the killer a violent husband seeking revenge? A secret lover? Or is something more dangerous at play? Because Cat and her fiance Thomas have a secret: they’re hiding a precious golden chalice, keeping it locked safely away from the plundering Nazis until the war is over. But someone wants that treasure, and no one will be safe until they get it…

Ее дети или ее корона • Франция, 1399 год: Герцог Бретани умер, и его вдова, Джоанна Наваррская, унаследовала контроль над их землями - свидетельство ее интеллекта, честности и политической доблести • Но ей поступает беспрецедентное предложение от Генриха IV, короля Англии. Какую цену ей надо заплатить, чтобы стать его королевой? Покинуть свою родину, оставить своих детей и пожертвовать своей независимостью • Власть Генриха над короной шатка, и назревает война. Из-за постоянной угрозы восстания Генрих никому не доверяет - даже своей новой королеве. Пересечение Ла-Манша - опасная перспектива. Но союз между Джоанной и Генри даст шанс на жизненно важный союз между двумя гордыми государствами - если они позволят это • Один вопрос. Два пути. Выбор, который войдет в историю

London, 1607. As dawn breaks, Daniel Pursglove rides north, away from the watchful eye of the King and his spies • He returns, disguised, to his childhood home in Yorkshire - with his own score to settle. The locals have little reason to trust a prying stranger, and those who remember Daniel do so with contempt • When a body is found with rope burns about the neck, Daniel falls under suspicion. On the run, across the country, he is pursued by a ruthless killer whose victims all share the same gallows mark. Are these the crimes of someone with a cruel personal vendetta - or has Daniel become embroiled in a bigger, and far more sinister, conspiracy? • A new river of treason is rising, flowing from the fields of Yorkshire right to the heart of the King's court

England. 1469 • A fortunate marriage will change history • A scandal could destroy everything • Margaret Paston, matriarch of the Paston family, knows that a favourable match for one of her unruly daughters is the only way to survive the loss of their recently acquired Caister Castle. But as the War of the Roses rages on, dangerous enemies will threaten even her best laid plans • Margery Paston, her eldest daughter, has always strived to uphold the Paston name and do her mother proud. But when she loses her heart to a man below her station, she must make a terrible choice: will she betray her family and risk everything for a chance at true love? • Anne Haute, first cousin to the Queen, is embroiled in a longstanding betrothal to Sir John Paston, the eldest son and heir to the Paston seat

"Аня из Зеленых Мезонинов" - один из самых известных романов канадской писательницы Люси Мод Монтгомери. Одинокие брат и сестра, живущие на ферме, решают усыновить мальчика из приюта в Новой Шотландии, чтобы он стал помощником по хозяйству. Но по недоразумению к ним, на остров Принца Эдуарда, попадает одиннадцатилетняя Аня, неутомимая выдумщица и неунывающая искательница приключений, которая навсегда изменит их жизнь • Книга на английском языке • When Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert apply to an orphanage for a boy to help on their farm, Green Gables, they are astonished when a loquacious little girl steps off the train instead. Anne, red-headed, pugnacious and incurably romantic, causes chaos at Green Gables and in the village, but her wit and good nature delight the fictional community of Prince Edward Island, Canada, and ensure that Anne of Green Gables continues to be a firm favourite with readers worldwide