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England has many magnificent castles from the medieval period that have survived siege and the stresses of time. They are awesome reminders of the country’s turbulent history and most of them are open to the public. Few though, are complete, and it can be hard to visualize the scale of the original battlements, the vast keep, and the grassed spaces that once rang to the cheers of tournament, the shouts of battle, and the ringing clash of steel on steel. Using clear and detailed diagrams an...

Get ready to travel back to old England, where brave knights, clever outlaws, and magical creatures bring legends to life!This is no dull history lesson.....It's a wild adventure filled with castles, kings, enchanted forests, and fire-breathing dragons.From the daring deeds of King Arthur and Robin Hood to mythical beasts and mysterious stone circles, there's magic, mystery, and mayhem waiting on every page.Oh, and you can say farew...

A handy guide to England’s most dramatic castles and strongholds, many of which are open to visitors. Includes an eight-page map section showing the locations of castles covered in the book.Features historical background and architectural details for each of the castles, accompanied by beautiful colour photographs. The book covers the major sites of Windsor, Warwick and Leeds Castle, as well as lesser known fortresses scattered across the country.Includes details on the pro...

Your presence is requested at romantic Twill Castle for the wedding of Miss Clio Whitmore and . . . and . . . ?After eight years of waiting for Piers Brandon, the wandering Marquess of Granville, to set a wedding date, Clio Whitmore has had enough. She's inherited a castle, scraped together some pride, and made plans to break her engagement.Not if Rafe Brandon can help it. A ruthless prizefighter and notorious rake, Rafe is determined that Clio will marry his brother—even i...

From the author of Wyrde and Wayward and Modern Magick: a collection of cosy, uplifting stories about an eccentric wizard, an irascible dragon, and the most unlikely of friendships.Welcome to the strangest place you’ve never been—and the most marvellous.There’s a castle up there in the sky, held aloft by wizardry and dreams. It’s the home of the most curious court in all the land; a place of queens and princes, scholars and bards, sylphs and scullery maids—...

Beginning with their introduction in the eleventh century, and ending with their widespread abandonment in the seventeenth, Marc Morris explores many of the country’s most famous castles, as well as some spectacular lesser-known examples.At times this is an epic tale, driven by characters like William the Conqueror, King John and Edward I, full of sieges and conquest on an awesome scale. But it is also by turns an intimate story of less eminent individuals, whose adventures, struggles and ...

"Medieval fans have a real treat in store in Dodd's newest. Dodd fashions her hero and heroine with such candor and wit that it tempts the imagination." — Publishers WeeklyA Lady's ChoiceOnly desperation can make strong-willed Lady Alisoun hire Sir David of Radcliffe to protect her castle. He had once been a hero renowned for his brave daring and knightly skills. But few know what he has been doing these past years.A Hero Again

A guide to some of the most historical and picturesque castles in England for romantics and Anglophiles alike.Castles have shaped England. For almost one thousand years, castles have been the settings of siege and battle, dens of plotting and intrigue, and refuges for troubled kings. Today, the romantic yet ruinous shapes of once grand fortresses stud the English countryside-a reminder of turbulent times past.Exploring English Castles provides read...

Passion and danger abound in this classic historical romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood.Orphaned and besieged, Princess Alesandra knows that only a hasty marriage to an Englishman can protect her from the turmoil in her own land. The bold, raven-haired beauty instantly captivates London society, much to the amusement of her makeshift guardian, Colin, younger brother of the Marquess of Cainewood.But when Alesandra is nea...

The New York Times–bestselling author of Candle in the Window delivers "a great hero, a gripping plot and all the color and excitement of the Middle Ages" (Laura Kinsale).Bound by the King . . .The document, signed and sealed by King Henry himself, commanded Lady Juliana of Lofts to marry Raymond, Count of Avraché.Shattered by the Past . . .She refused, though it was treason to defy one's king. What man would ...

Behind every castle wall, history is waiting. Some say the dead are waiting too.Britain's castles have witnessed royal executions, brutal sieges, political betrayal and centuries of private grief. Long after the battles ended, stories remained—of headless queens, phantom children, warning drums and women in white, grey and green.In Haunted Castles of Britain, Tracey Humphrey journeys through twelve of the country's most atmospheric fortresses. From Chillingham Castle and th...

"British Castles" by Charles Henry Ashdown is a captivating exploration of the rich history and architectural grandeur of castles across Britain. The book delves into the origins of these formidable structures, detailing their evolution from medieval fortifications to symbols of power and prestige. Ashdown's vivid descriptions and insightful commentary bring to life the stories behind each castle, highlighting their unique features and the historical events that shaped them. This work serv...