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From best-selling author Brenda Rickman Vantrease comes The Heretic's Wife, a magnificent tale about the power of love and the perils of faith. Tudor England is a precarious place for booksellers Kate Gough and her brother John, who offer forbidden translations of the Bible. Caught between warring factions-led by English opponents of the Lutheran reformation and Henry the VIII himself-Kate embarks on a daring adventure that will lead her into a dangerous marriage and a web of intrigue that...

"A bold first novel blending a sweeping portrayal of the distant past with intricate family drama . . . ample in romance, mystery, and adventure." — The Boston GlobeIt is England, in the fourteenth century—a time of plague, political unrest and the earliest stirrings of the Reformation. The printing press has yet to be invented, and books are rare and costly, painstakingly lettered by hand and illuminated with exquisite paintings. Finn is ...

From the bestselling author of The Illuminator comes a magnificent tale about the power of love and the perils of faithTudor England is a perilous place for booksellers Kate Gough and her brother John, who sell forbidden translations of the Bible. Caught between warring factions—English Catholics opposed to the Lutheran reformation, and Henry VIII's growing impatience with the Pope's refusal to sanction his marriage to Anne Boleyn—Kate embarks on a...

In the fifteenth century, with religious intolerance spreading like wildfire across Europe, English-born Anna Bookman and her grandfather, Finn, earn a living in Prague by illuminating precious books, including forbidden translations of the Bible. Finn subscribes to the heresy that people ought to be able to read the Word of God for themselves, without having to pay a priest for the privilege, but holding that belief is becoming more and more hazardous. When the authorities start burning b...

A glowing first novel that brings us "historical fiction in the grand epic manner, beautifully felt and written"It is England, in the fourteenth century -- a time of plague, political unrest and the earliest stirrings of the Reformation. The printing press had yet to be invented, and books were rare and costly, painstakingly lettered by hand and illuminated with exquisite paintings. Finn is a master illuminator who works not only for the Church but also, in secret,...

A glowing first novel that brings us "historical fiction in the grand epic manner, beautifully felt and written"*It is England, in the fourteenth century—a time of plague, political unrest and the earliest stirrings of the Reformation. The printing press had yet to be invented, and books were rare and costly, painstakingly lettered by hand and illuminated with exquisite paintings. Finn is a master illuminator who works not only for the Church but also, in secret, fo...

This is an electronic edition of the complete book complemented by author biography. This book features a table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including eReaders, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display.

A secluded hotel in the heart of the Bavarian Alps. A mysterious death behind a locked door. A vacation that turns into a deadly hunt for the truth.Are you ready to improve your Spanish and English simultaneously with a gripping "locked-room" mystery?Follow Lena, a young photographer, as she arrives at the tranquil Hotel Seeblick. But the idyllic facade is shattered when the hotel's owner is found dead in his office—a room locked fr...

Ready for liftoff? Join four curious kids as they turn junkyard dreams into a real flying rocket!The Recycled Rocket (El Cohete Reciclado) is a bilingual children’s picture book (English and Spanish) that blends science, creativity, and fun. Perfect for young explorers ages 5–9, this STEM-based story inspires teamwork, recycling, and a love for discovery. What kids will love:Building a rocket from everyday junkExciting countdown and blast-off scenes

El Príncipe (en el original en italiano: Il Principe) es un tratado de doctrina política compuesto por Nicolás Maquiavelo en 1513 mientras se encontraba en San Casciano confinado por la acusación de haber conspirado en contra de los Médici. Maquiavelo dedicó la obra a Lorenzo II de Médici, hijo de Pedro II de Medici, con la esperanza de reconquistar el encargo de Secretario de la República, y fue publicada póstumamente en 1532. Se trata sin duda de su obra con más renombre, aquella por la ...

Dive into the World of Spanish with "69 Short Spanish Stories"!Begin or continue your journey to mastering the Spanish language with our meticulously crafted collection. Specifically designed for A1/A2 level learners, this book offers a unique and engaging way to deepen your understanding of both the language and the rich Spanish culture.Why "69 Short Spanish Stories" Should Be Your Go-To Language Tool:1. Curated for Beginne...

El retrato de Dorian Gray (original en inglés: The Picture of Dorian Gray) es una novela que escribió el autor irlandés Oscar Wilde, publicada en el Lippincott's Monthly Magazine el 20 de junio de 1890. Posteriormente, Wilde revisaría la obra, haría varias modificaciones y agregaría nuevos capítulos. La versión modificada fue publicada por Ward, Lock, and Company en abril de 1891. Ward, Lock, and Company reeditó el libro en 1891 y nuevam...