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Bernard Cornwell – [Saxon Chronicles 06] – Death Of Kings (epub)

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Title: Death of Kings
Author: Bernard Cornwell
Language: English
Year: 2000
Subjects: N/A
Publisher: Harper
ISBN: 9780061969652
Total pages: 322 str.

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Review
Praise for THE BURNING LAND:’Cornwell draws a fascinating picture of England as it might have been before anything like England existed’The TimesPraise for AZINCOURT:’This is a magnificent and gory work’ Daily Mail’The historical blockbuster of the year’ Evening Standard’If Bernard Cornwell was born to write one book, this is it. No other historical novelist has acquired such a mastery of the minutiae of warfare in centuries past’ Daily Telegraph’A runaway success’ ObserverPraise for Bernard Cornwell:’The characterisation, as ever, is excellent…And one can only admire the little touches that bring the period to life. He can also claim to be a true poet of both the horror and the glory of war’ Sunday TelegraphThis is typical Cornwell, meticulously researched, massive in scope, brilliant in execution’ News of the World’He’s called a master story-teller. Really he’s cleverer than that’ Telegraph

About the Author
Bernard Cornwell, “the reigning king of historical fiction” (USA Today), is the author of the acclaimed New York Times bestseller Agincourt; the bestselling Saxon Tales, which include The Last Kingdom, The Pale Horseman, Lords of the North, Sword Song, and, most recently, The Burning Land; and the Richard Sharpe novels, among many others. He lives with his wife on Cape Cod.

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Bernard Cornwell – [Saxon Chronicles 05] – The Burning Land (epub)

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Title: The Burning Land
Author: Bernard Cornwell
Language: English
Year: 2010
Subjects: N/A
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 9780002571586
Total pages: 322 str.

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An indispensable historical and military literary guide for the thousands of fans of Bernard Cornwell’s Sharpe series.

Bernard Cornwell’s Sharpe series is one of the best known and bestselling military series ever. The adventures of Richard Sharpe and co. in the Peninsular War and on the Indian continent have thrilled hundreds of thousands of readers over the years and over sixteen books.

Now comes the book that Cornwell’s fans have been waiting for: the definitive guide to the historical and military background to the characters and events of the Sharpe novels.

Compulsively readable, exhaustively detailed, with a chapter devoted to each book and a complete glossary of characters, both real and fictional, this guide will be a must for every devoted reader of Sharpe. Complete with black and white plates of famous battle scenes and characters, exquisite line drawings and complete maps of every battle and skirmish fought in by Richard Sharpe, The Sharpe Companion is a wonderful and necessary addition to every Sharpe library.

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Bernard Cornwell – [Saxon Chronicles 04] – Sword Song (epub)

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Name: Bernard Cornwell – [Saxon Chronicles 04] – Sword Song (epub)
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Title: Sword Song
Author: Bernard Cornwell
Language: English
Year: 2000
Subjects: N/A
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 9780061379741
Total pages: 322 str.

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From Publishers Weekly
Cornwell’s fourth entry in the popular Saxon Tales (following Lords of the North) is a rousing romp through the celebrated ninth-century reign of Alfred the Great. Uhtred of Bebbanburg, a 28-year-old pagan Saxon lord of war, has pledged to serve Alfred by commanding the defensive frontier forts (burhs). Trouble arises when the Norse Viking brothers Sigefrid and Erik Thurgilson capture and occupy London, threatening Alfred’s border and his control of the Thames River port. The Christian Alfred directs Uhtred to raise a Wessex army, expel the pagan Thurgilsons and resecure London. Commanding Uhtred is his vain, abusive cousin Ethelred, who is married to Alfred’s eldest daughter, Ethelflaed. Plying his swords Serpent-Breath and Wasp-Sting, Uhtred is a stirring, larger-than-life action hero conflicted by ambition, fidelity and thirst for violence. All the major characters are well drawn, and the London battle scenes unfold quickly and vividly. A deft mix of historical details and customs authenticates the saga. And Cornwell drops in a slick twist precipitating the climatic battle to wrest control of London for the Saxons, paving the way for the story to continue. (Jan.)
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‘The characterisation, as ever, is excellent.And one can only admire the little touches that bring the period to life: the bitter weather; the swollen rivers; the soliders gossiping about ale and women.he can also claim to be a true poet of both the horror and the glory of war, showing a feeling for the ways of fighting men which is too often lacking in the politicians who send them into battle.’Sunday TelegraphThis is typical Cornwell, meticulously researched, massive in scope, brilliant in execution’. News of the World’Sword Song’s as sharply written as all of Cornwell’s historical adventures.’ Bournemouth Daily Echo’.this will not disappoint Cornwell’s legions of fans.’ Western Daily Press’.epic drama, rich language and a thoroughly satisfying journey through Saxon history.’ Eastern Daily PressPraise for ‘The Lords of the North’:’Beautifully crafted story-telling, complete with splendid set-piece battles and relentless derring-do, so gripping that it rarely stops to catch a breath. It demonstrates once again Cornwell’s enormous skill as a historical narrator. He would have graced Alfred’s court entertaining the guests with his stories.’ Daily Mail’Cornwell takes the spectres of ninth century history and puts flesh back on their bones. Here is Alfred’s world restored – impeccably researched and illuminated with the colour and passion of a master storyteller.’Justin Pollard, author of ‘Alfred the Great’Praise for Bernard Cornwell:’Bernard Cornwell is a literary miracle. Year after year, hail, rain, snow, war and political upheavals fail to prevent him from producing the most entertaining and readable historical novels of his generation.’ Daily Mail’Cornwell’s narration is quite masterly and supremely well-researched.’ Observer

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Bernard Cornwell – [Saxon Chronicles 03] – Lords Of The North (epub)

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Name: Bernard Cornwell – [Saxon Chronicles 03] – Lords Of The North (epub)
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Title: Lords of the North
Author: Bernard Cornwell
Language: English
Year: 2000
Subjects: N/A
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 9780060888626
Total pages: 322 str.

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From Bernard Cornwell, the undisputed master of historical fiction, hailed as "the direct heir to Patrick O’Brien,"* comes the third volume in the exhilarating Saxon Chronicles: the story of the birth of England as the Saxons struggle to repel the Danish invaders. The year is 878, and as Lords of the North begins, the Saxons of Wessex, under King Alfred, have defeated the Danes to keep their kingdom free. Uhtred, the dispossessed son of a Northumbrian lord, helped Alfred win that victory, but now he is disgusted by Alfred’s lack of generosity. Uhtred flees Wessex, going north to search for his stepsister, who was taken prisoner by Kjartan the Cruel, a Danish lord who lurks in the formidable stronghold of Dunholm. Uhtred arrives in the north to discover rebellion, chaos, and fear. His only ally is Hild, a West Saxon nun fleeing her calling, and his best hope is his sword, Serpent-Breath, with which he has made a notable reputation as a warrior. He needs other partners if he is to attack Dunholm, and chooses Guthred, a seemingly deluded slave who believes he is a king. Together they cross the Pennines, where fanatical Christians and beleaguered Danes have formed a desperate alliance to confront the terrible Viking lords who rule Northumbria. Instead of victory Uhtred finds betrayal. But he also discovers love and redemption as he is forced to turn once again to his reluctant ally, Alfred the Great. It is Alfred who sees opportunity in Northumbria’s chaos, and Alfred who looses Uhtred and his stepbrother, Ragnar, onto Dunholm, the invincible fortress on its great spur of rock. A breathtaking adventure, Lords of the North is also the story of the creation of England, as the English and Danes fight against each other, but also find common cause and create a common language. In the end they will become one people, but as Uhtred will discover, their union is forged through the white heat of battle. * The Economist

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Bernard Cornwell – [Saxon Chronicles 02] – The Pale Horseman (epub)

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Title: The Pale Horseman
Author: Bernard Cornwell
Language: English
Year: 2000
Subjects: N/A
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 9780061144837
Total pages: 322 str.

Description:

From Publishers Weekly
Outnumbered Saxon forces continue battling Danish invaders in this rousing sequel to the bestselling The Last Kingdom. It’s A.D. 877, and the dispossessed Northumbrian noble Uhtred has just routed the Danes in a battle at Cynuit in southern England. Logically, Uhtred should now ally himself with Alfred, whose Wessex kingdom alone has successfully resisted Danish control. But Uhtred sees a better chance of recovering his lost estate if he finds a way to join the Danes, who raised him and whose simple life of "ale, women, sword, and reputation" he finds more congenial than Alfred’s Christian piety and military caution. But when the Danes invade Wessex, Uhtred’s loyalties are further divided. His Celtic mistress foretells victory for Alfred, but Uhtred can scarcely believe that the bedraggled king, camped in isolated marshes with a handful of supporters, can repel the invaders and unite England. Yet pride grows in Uhtred: "I understood that among the Danes I was as important as my friends, and without friends I was just another landless, masterless warrior. But among the Saxons I was another Saxon, and among the Saxons I did not need another man’s generosity." Uhtred demonstrates his newfound patriotism in the book’s climactic battle at Edington. Filled with bawdy humor, bloodlust, treachery and valor, this stirring tale will leave readers eager for the next volume in this Alfred the Great series. (Jan.)
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At the conclusion of Cornwell’s best-selling The Last Kingdom (2005), Uhtred, the dispossessed son of a slain Saxon nobleman raised by Danish warriors, had reluctantly rejoined King Alfred’s beleaguered forces in the rapidly dwindling kingdom of Wessex. Although the Danes had already conquered the kingdoms of East Anglia, Northumbria, and Mercia, Alfred, with an able assist from Uhtred, had stalwartly fended off the Viking invasion. Uneasily allied to the cerebral Alfred, the more vigorous Uhtred is plagued by divided loyalties as the Saxons struggle to maintain a toehold against the mighty Viking war machine. Taking refuge in a boggy marshland, the ragtag remnants of the Saxon army desperately attempt to regroup. Two vastly different heroes–Alfred and Uhtred–stand between the Danes and total annihilation of the Saxon culture. Further complicating the matter is the fact that Uhtred faces a moral dilemma when he realizes he must choose between allegiance to the king he has grown to admire and loyalty to Ragnar, his much-loved foster brother. Cornwell, the author of the excellent Sharpe series, displays his usual flair for providing action-packed martial history populated by a diverse array of realistically drawn characters. A crackerjack adventure tale from a master of the craft. Margaret Flanagan
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Bernard Cornwell – [Saxon Chronicles 01] – The Last Kingdom (epub)

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Name: Bernard Cornwell – [Saxon Chronicles 01] – The Last Kingdom (epub)
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Title: The Last Kingdom
Author: Bernard Cornwell
Language: English
Year: 2000
Subjects: N/A
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 9780060887186
Total pages: 322 str.

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From Publishers Weekly
Bestseller Cornwell leaps back a millennium from his Richard Sharpe series to tell of the consolidation of England in the late ninth century and the role played by a young (fictional) warrior-in-training who’s at the center of the war between Christian Englishmen and the pagan Danes. (Most of the other principal characters-Ubba, Guthrum, Ivar the Boneless and the like-are real historical figures.) Young Uhtred, who’s English, falls under the control of Viking über-warrior Ragnar the Fearless when the Dane wipes out Uhtred’s Northumberland family. Cornwell liberally feeds readers history and nuggets of battle data and customs, with Uhtred’s first-person wonderment spinning all into a colorful journey of (self-)discovery. In a series of episodes, Ragnar conquers three of England’s four kingdoms. The juiciest segment has King Edmund of East Anglia rebuking the Viking pagans and demanding that they convert to Christianity if they intend to remain in England. After Edmund cites the example of St. Sebastian, the Danes oblige him by turning him into a latter-day Sebastian and sending him off to heaven. Uhtred’s affection for Ragnar as a surrogate father grows, and he surpasses the conqueror’s blood sons in valor. When father and adopted son arrive at the fourth and last kingdom, however, the Danes meet unexpected resistance and Uhtred faces personal and familial challenges, as well as a crisis of national allegiance. This is a solid adventure by a crackling good storyteller.
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From Booklist
An acknowledged master of rousing battlefield fiction as evidenced by his crackling Richard Sharpe series, Cornwell also deserves praise for his mesmerizing narrative finesse and his authentic historical detailing. Here he introduces a new multivolume saga set in medieval England prior to the unification of the four Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of Northumbria, East Anglia, Mercia, and Wessex. Weakened by civil war, Northumbria is invaded by the fearless Danes, and Uhtred, the rightful heir to the earldom of Bebbanburg, is captured by the enemy. Raised as a Viking warrior by Ragnar the Terrible, his beloved surrogate father, Uhtred is still torn by an innate desire to reclaim his birthright. Fighting as a Dane but realizing that his ultimate destiny lies along another path, he seizes the opportunity to serve Alfred, king of Wessex, after Ragnar is horribly betrayed and murdered by Kjartan, a fellow Dane. Ever watchful and ever practical, Uhtred awaits his chance to settle the blood feud with Kjartan and to seize Bebbanburg from his treacherous uncle. Leaving his hero suspended on the threshold of realizing his desires, Cornwell masterfully sets up his audience for the second volume in this irresistible epic adventure. Margaret Flanagan
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Bernadette Murphy – Van Gogh’s Ear (epub)

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Name: Bernadette Murphy – Van Gogh’s Ear (epub)
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Title: Van Gogh’s Ear
Author: Bernadette Murphy
Language: English
Year: 2016
Subjects: Art, Biography & Autobiography, History, Nonfiction
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 9780374279691
Total pages: 305 str.

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The best-known and most sensational event in Vincent van Gogh’s life is also the least understood. For more than a century, biographers and historians seeking definitive facts about what happened on a December night in Arles have unearthed more questions than answers. Why would an artist at the height of his powers commit such a brutal act? Who was the mysterious "Rachel" to whom he presented his macabre gift? Did he use a razor or a knife? Was it just a segment-or did Van Gogh really lop off his entire ear?
In Van Gogh’s Ear, Bernadette Murphy reveals, for the first time, the true story of this long-misunderstood incident, sweeping away decades of myth and giving us a glimpse of a troubled but brilliant artist at his breaking point. Murphy’s detective work takes her from Europe to the United States and back, from the holdings of major museums to the moldering contents of forgotten archives. She braids together her own thrilling journey of discovery with a narrative of Van Gogh’s life in Arles, the sleepy Provençal town where he created his finest work, and vividly reconstructs the world in which he moved-the madams and prostitutes, café patrons and police inspectors, shepherds and bohemian artists. We encounter Van Gogh’s brother and benefactor Theo, his guest and fellow painter Paul Gauguin, and many local subjects of Van Gogh’s paintings, some of whom Murphy identifies for the first time. Strikingly, Murphy uncovers previously unknown information about "Rachel"-and uses it to propose a bold new hypothesis about what was occurring in Van Gogh’s heart and mind as he made a mysterious delivery to her doorstep.
As it reopens one of art history’s most famous cold cases, Van Gogh’s Ear becomes a fascinating work of detection. It is also a study of a painter creating his most iconic and revolutionary work, pushing himself ever closer to greatness even as he edged toward madness-and one fateful sweep of the blade that would resonate through the ages.

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Bernadette Marie – The Happily Ever After Bookstore (retail) (epub)

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Name: Bernadette Marie – The Happily Ever After Bookstore (retail) (epub)
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Title: The Happily Ever After Bookstore
Author: Bernadette Marie
Language: angielski
Year: 2022
Subjects: N/A
Publisher: 5 Prince Publishing
ISBN: 9781631122835
Total pages: 220 str.

Description:

Sometimes love needs a little shove.
At the Happily Ever After Bookstore, happiness is always found within the pages of the books on its shelves. Its owner, Leona, revels in finding each reader just the right book to bring them joy. She also enjoys meddling just enough to bring readers together who might not know they are destined for one another.
In need of a holiday pick-me-up, Sadie seeks out Leona’s advice for a good holiday romance. While scanning the book selections, she knocks into Charlie McGowan, who is certainly out of his element. When they learn that Leona "accidentally" gave them the wrong bags at check out, Sadie and Charlie set out to find one another, only to fall for Leona’s matchmaking tactics.
When author Fiona Gable and her ex-husband Price Richter end up in the same town, leave it to Leona to put them in one another’s paths. Decades of marriage couldn’t keep them together after love and loss, but could finding one another under new…

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Bernadette Marie – [Walker Family 10] – Masterpiece (retail) (epub)

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Name: Bernadette Marie – [Walker Family 10] – Masterpiece (retail) (epub)
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Title: Masterpiece
Author: Bernadette Marie
Language: angielski
Year: 2020
Subjects: N/A
Publisher: 5 Prince Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-63112-244-6
Total pages: N/A

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Todd Walker stepped in to help his friend Lydia Morgan run her businesses while she took time to recover from a traumatic event. A ranch hand, taking control of her venue at the Bridal Mecca, he’s certainly out of his element.
Jessie Hanson is not one for wedding details, and yet her mother and sister think she should accompany them while planning her sister’s wedding. A photographer, Jessie’s family encourages her to open a studio, and isn’t it convenient that there is vacant space at the Bridal Mecca.
It doesn’t take long before Todd falls for the tall, talented woman who now works in the same building. Often reminded that he’s the last of his generation of Walkers to get married, he finds himself open to falling in love with Jessie and quickly moving things along. But between Todd’s issues with his parents’ relationship, and the future of the Bridal Mecca at stake, they will have to decide if it’s the right time to…

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Bernadette Marie – [Funerals and Weddings 02] – Something Discovered (retail) (epub)

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Name: Bernadette Marie – [Funerals and Weddings 02] – Something Discovered (retail) (epub)
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Title: Something Discovered
Author: Bernadette Marie
Language: angielski
Year: 2021
Subjects: N/A
Publisher: 5 Prince Publishing
ISBN: 9781631122668
Total pages: 304 str.

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Sometimes coming home opens the door to discovering something new.
After Coach Diaz’s funeral, Alex Burke realized there was nothing left for him in Boston, especially after he found out his girlfriend had moved on. Moving back to Colorado, and bonding with his college friends, is what Alex needed to get his life back in order.
Catherine Anderson grew up in the shadow of Coach Diaz’s daughter. The best friend that was always overlooked, Catherine had reservations about the men who had been Coach’s Fabulous Five, especially Alex Burke who always had eyes for Rachel, and didn’t even know Catherine existed.
Coming together to mutually help Rachel through hard times, Catherine and Alex realize they’d had eyes for one another back when. Perhaps now that Alex was home, it would be a good time to explore an adult relationship. But when news out of Boston rocks his world, it just might be more than Catherine can handle.
Don’t miss any of the books in the…

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