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From the award-winning author of A Rose for the Crown, Daughter of York, and The King’s Grace comes another masterful Wars of the Roses historical novel—the story of Cecily Neville, duchess of York, mother of two kings, and the heroine of one of history’s greatest love stories.Anne Easter Smith’s novels are beloved by readers for their ability “to grab you, sweep you along with the story, and make you fall in love with the characters.” In...

Richard III. A man. A king. A legend.He ruled England for only two years, but the legacy of Richard III remains both fascinating anddivisive. From his childhood in the intensely loyal and close-knit York family to his rise as a thoughtful but troubled ruler, This Son of York is a passionate and deeply personal account of the life of Richard III. A man who loved his family and his country. A king who struggled to overcome thechallenges not only of a turbulent time bu...

A Viscount on a Mission…A maid in Hiding…A connection that can’t be severed.He’s never forgotten the angel who saved his life.Warren Dowling, the Viscount of Guernsey, has spent ten long years hunting down the girl who saved him—only to discover she has been right under his nose all along… watching, waiting, and determined to remain unseen. Now that he’s found her, he refu...

History tells us that the intelligent, wealthy, and powerful Margaret of York had everything any woman could want, except for love. The acclaimed author of A Rose for the Crown takes us between the lines of history and into her heart.It is 1461: Edward, son of Richard of York, ascends to the throne, and his willful sister, Margaret, immediately becomes a pawn in European politics as Edward negotiates her marriage. The young Margaret falls deeply in love wi...

Most modern performers, trained on the performance practices of the Classical and Romantic periods, come to the music of the Renaissance with well-honed but anachronistic ideas. Fundamental differences between 16th-century repertoire and that of later epochs thus tend to be overlooked-yet it is just these differences which can make a performance truly stunning. The Performance of 16th-Century Music will enable the performer to better understand this music and advance their technic...

Who better than a reverend’s daughter to reform a rake?Benedict Malbury, Viscount Kent, has only one evening and four yule tide blessings to convince Miss Phyllis Browning he deserves a second chance. But the reverend’s daughter is no innocent, and Benedict will have to face past mistakes in order to prove he is willing to give up his rakish ways and reform.Ladies of RiskAn Earl UnmaskedThe Duke of AcesA Yuletide Wedding...

The bestselling author of A Rose for the Crown and Daughter of York takes a young woman that history noticed only once and sets her on a quest for the truth about the murder of two boys and a man who claims to be king.All that history knows of Grace Plantagenet is that she was an illegitimate daughter of Edward IV and one of two attendants aboard the funeral barge of his widowed queen. Thus, she was half sister of the famous young princes, who -- ...

When friction ignites passion, hatred is the most dangerous temptation of all...The Ton believes her to be a bluestocking...demure and harmless.Forced to marry the lady, the Marquess of Fullerton discovers his wife is not one to be bluffed.Never Dare to Bluff a Bluestocking is an enemies to lovers tale that will have every romantic's heart fluttering for the Marquess of Fullerton...even the proclaimed spinster - Lady Cordelia.

In this second edition of 100 Things to Do in Portland, Oregon Before You Die we've added some of our favorite old haunts as well as a few newly discovered gems. Regardless if it's tried-and-true or up-and-coming we promise if it's in here, it's worth your time. We Portlanders love craft beer, bike lanes, and all things vintage. We pride ourselves on being hipsters, foodies, and major league soccer fans. It's our goal to represent all facets of the city in this book: from the gard...

From the author of A Rose for the Crown and Daughter of York comes a captivating historical novel of love, power, and survival during the Wars of the Roses—following the true story of Jane Shore, the bold and beautiful mistress of King Edward IV.Jane Lambert, the quick-witted and alluring daughter of a silk merchant, is twenty-two and still unmarried. When Jane’s father finally finds her a match, she’s married off to the dull, old...

Located in the mountains of North Carolina, Black Mountain College was founded in 1933 by John Andrew Rice, Theodore Dreier, and other former faculty members from Rollins College. Their mission was to provide a liberal arts education that developed the student as a whole. Students and faculty lived and worked together on campus. Grades were abolished, and the arts were central to education. The college rented space for their first campus at Blue Ridge Assembly. In 1941, the college moved t...

An innocent contest becomes the ultimate challenge.Lady Minerva Malbury has never lost a game of chess, and if she wants to avoid marriage, it's a streak she'll have to keep alive. Everyone knows the marriage mart is a game, but no one expects this one: the first gentleman to defeat Lady Minerva in a game of chess wins her hand.His best friend's sister was all, Anthony MacMillian, Lord Drake, could think about most days. Since her season debut, four years a...