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The Pilgrim Princess - Maria Fairweather - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

This biography brings to life, through its subject''s vibrant personality, a romantic period of enduring fascination. Princess Zinaida Volkonsky was a member of one of Russia''s oldest families, became a maid of honour to the Dowager Empress and at court was soon noticed by Tsar Alexander I whose mistress she became and with whom she maintained a deep and lifelong friendship.Married to one of the Tsar''s aides-de-camp, she travelled across Europe during the German and French campaigns, when she met Goethe. In the 1820s as the hostess of one of the most influential literary and musical salons in Moscow, where Alexander Pushkin was a leading guest, Zinaida became the glamorous hostess who later inspired Tolstoy.Zinaida inherited a strong tendency to depression. A lifelong search for spiritual answers eventually brought her to the Roman Catholic church and to a new life in Rome. Here, she at first created another salon, entertaining among many Stendhal, Rossini, Donizetti, Glinka and Sir Walter Scott. It was in her garden that Nikolai Gogol, worked on part of his great novel, Dead Souls.

DKK 156.00

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A Feather So Black - Lyra Selene - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

''Dark and dangerous and teeming with romance, A Feather So Black is an exhilarating adventure that walks the edge of a blade. Truly enchanting'' Rachel Gillig, NYT bestselling author of One Dark Window ***THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*** The Cruel Prince meets For the Wolf in a sizzling fantasy romance set in a world of perilous magic and moonlit forests, spinning a seductive tale of a changeling princess, her cursed sister, and the dangerous fae lord she must defeat to save her family. In a kingdom where magic has been lost, Fia is a rare changeling, left behind by the wicked Fair Folk when they stole the High Queen''s daughter Eala and locked the gates to the Otherworld.When a hidden gate to the Otherworld is discovered, Fia is tasked by the High Queen to retrieve Eala and break her curse. But she doesn''t go alone: with her is prince Rogan, Eala''s betrothed and Fia''s childhood best friend. As the two journey into a world where magic winds through the roots of the trees and beauty can be a deadly illusion, Fia''s mission is complicated by her feelings for the prince. . . and her unexpected attraction to the dark-hearted fae lord holding Eala captive. Irian might be more monster than man, but he seems to understand Fia in a way no one ever has. ''Darkly enchanting and beautifully written, A Feather So Black is the perfect mix of atmospheric fantasy, heart-stopping action, and delicious romance'' Thea Guanzon, author of The Hurricane Wars ''Selene''s storytelling is an enchantment all of its own, weaving romance, fantasy, and folklore onto the page like magic. A Feather So Black is a tale to savour and devour, one that gleams like starlight and cuts like a sword'' Rebecca Ross, author of Divine Rivals ''Opulent and scorching, A Feather So Black transcends the genres of romance and fantasy into a tale that is timeless, blood-spattered, and rich with longing and magic'' Roshani Chokshi, author of The Last Tale of the Flower Bride ''Immersive world building, whimsical prose, gripping adventure, and heart stopping romance, A Feather So Black will definitely be a new romantasy favourite!'' A.K. Mulford, author of The High Mountain Court ''With a breathtaking, sizzling romance, A Feather So Black weaves a twisted fairy tale of thorns and teeth'' K.M. Enright, author of Mistress of Lies ''By turns seductive and heart breaking, this enthralling journey heralds a new era of fantasy'' Breanne Randall, author of the Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic ''Lyra Selene''s writing is a feast for the senses, made of velvet and wild vines and moonlight. A Feather So Black is sure to lure readers into its glittering world. Just be warned, dear reader: once you enter the revels of these Folk, you''ll never want them to end'' Ryan Graudin, award winning author of Wolf By Wolf

DKK 182.00

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The Bumper Book of Would You Rather?: Princes and Princesses Edition - Bog af Joe Kerr - Paperback

A family-friendly, boredom-busting collection of princess-themed 'Would You Rather' conundrums to keep you entertained any time, anywhere.

DKK 212.95

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The Duke is Mine - Number 3 in series - Bog af Eloisa James - Paperback

The third in a sparkling series of Regency fiction with a fairytale twist by New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James. Destiny will be decided between the sheets in this all-new tale of The Princess and the Pea.

DKK 155.95

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Three Times a Countess - The Extraordinary Life and Times of Raine Spencer - Bog af Tina Gaudoin - Hardback

From middle-class London girl to Countess and wife of Earl Spencer, Three Times a Countess charts the scandalous life of Raine Spencer, demystifying her femme fatale tabloid reputation and uncovering the truth behind her becoming one of Princess Diana's closest confidantes.

DKK 245.95

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Undead And Unreturnable - Number 4 in series - Bog af MaryJanice Davidson - Paperback

Though she's the vampire queen, Betsy Taylor is much more like a princess. But with a half-sister who's the devil's daughter, an evil stepmother, a fiend living in her basement, assorted spirits and killers running amok, and a wedding to plan with the former bane of her existence, Eric Sinclair, Betsy is not sure she'll survive the holidays.

DKK 237.95

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Mandoa, Mandoa! - Winifred Holtby - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

''One of the exciting books of this period . . . it strikes a wholly new note in the catalogue of books about Africa'' KIRKUS REVIEWS Mandoa is a small African state: at its head a Virgin Princess, conceiving (immaculately) further princesses. The old traditions remain undisturbed until Mandoa''s Lord High Chamberlain, Safi Tala, visits Addis Ababa. There he discovers baths and cocktail shakers, motor cars and cutlery from Sheffield, telephones and handkerchiefs. In short, he has seen an apocalyptic vision - a new heaven and a new earth. Meanwhile in England it is 1931. Maurice Durrant, youngest director of Prince''s Tours Limited, has won North Donnington for the Conservatives. His socialist brother Bill is unemployed and their friend Jean Stanbury loses her job on The Byeword, a radical weekly paper. How all three, and others too, find themselves in Mandoa for the wedding of the Royal Princess to her Arch-archbishop is hilariously told in this wonderful satirical novel, first published in 1933.

DKK 175.00

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Asterix: Asterix Omnibus 10 - Albert Uderzo - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

In this special collectors'' edition, books 28 to 20 are brought together in one fabulous volume for the first time ever.In ASTERIX AND THE MAGIC CARPET,Cacofonix''s awful singing vioce comes to the rescue of the lovely Princess Orinjade, who is going to be sacrificed.In ASTERIX AND THE SECRET WEAPON, Caesar has unleashed a troop of female legionaries, relying on the chivalrous Gauls not to fight them. But Asterix and co have a trick up their sleeve.As punishment for drinking Getafix''s magic potions, Obelix reverts to childhood in ASTERIX AND OBELIX ALL AT SEA. So Asterix and friends set sail for Atlantis in search of a cure...There is no better way to enjoy the antics of our indomitable hero and his friends.

DKK 166.00

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The Bodyguard's Story - Trevor Rees Jones - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

Trevor Rees-Jones was a young man who liked his job. He served on the security team of Mohamed Al Fayed. As bodyguard for Fayad''s son, Dodi, Rees-Jones was with him and his companion, Princess Diana, for their summer romance - a romance played out to the tune of the paparazzi; and in the fatal car crash which tragically killed them both.Despite horrific injury and traumatic surgery, Trevor survived - only to have to fight on as his boss''s grief at the loss of his son turned into a desperate hunt for culprit and conspiracy. By the end of this profoundly gripping and moving story Trevor moves on, emerging from the centre of the storm, his honour and dignity intact.

DKK 228.00

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Sophie - Sean Smith - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

Sophie has become the figure within the family who is the comforter to its members and a reassuring and inspiring presence for the country. She is a modern woman and yet a throwback to happier Royal times. She is now the ''glue that binds''. During some of the darkest days of the Royal Family, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, has quietly risen to become the respected and much-loved face of a family in turmoil.In this inspiring biography, bestselling author Sean Smith tells the remarkable story of Sophie Rhys-Jones; a young woman with a winning smile who captured the heart of a Prince and, subsequently, the nation.From her fun-filled days in rural Kent and nervous beginnings at the Palace, to becoming a powerful voice on world issues and being acclaimed as a ''trailblazer'' by Hillary Clinton; this is an intimate portrait of a woman who has made significant achievements while enduring the pressures of life as a wife, mother and Royal. Whether it''s keeping important secrets, navigating tabloid exposés or surviving near-death experiences, Sophie has done so with dignity and strength.Inside, discover the secret of Sophie''s long-lasting love for Prince Edward; the unshakeable bond she had with the late Queen; her great friendship with the future Queen, Kate; and her frosty relationship with Princess Diana. And how, while the Royal Family gathers itself after the deaths of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip; the cancer battles of King Charles and the Princess of Wales; amid a media obsession with Harry and Meghan - not to mention Prince Andrew - it is Sophie who is saving the day.

DKK 241.00

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Kushiel's Justice - Jacqueline Carey - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

Imriel, is third in line to the throne and a troubled scion of a dangerous bloodline. In an effort to unite two lands he has been betrothed to Dorelei, an Alban princess, so he may beget future rulers of Alba. Yet he cannot escape the illicit and dark passion he feels for Sidonie, queen-in-waiting of his homeland - and this will be used against him. When Dorelei and her unborn son are betrayed and he is badly wounded, Imriel finds himself torn between his vow to avenge his wife and child and his desire to seek solace in Sidonie''s arms. This is a battle Alba''s elders would see him loose, even if they must employ sinister forces to accomplish their ends. And treason and magic make murderous bedfellows.

DKK 222.00

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Star Bringer - Nina Croft - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

One ship. Seven strangers. And all hell''s about to break loose. Firefly meets The Breakfast Club in this high-concept sci-fi romance from No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Tracy Wolff and bestselling author Nina Croft, perfect for fans of Star Wars and Guardians of the Galaxy . Readers are blown away by STAR BRINGER! ''Everything you could possibly want in a story: Action, Romance, Political intrigue, Amazing sci-fi elements, Forced proximity, Found family, Enemies to lovers, Grumpy/sunshine, and so much more'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''I love everything about this book. The made-up places, animals and society. The characters and all their quirks. The plot. It is everything'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''The twists and turns that this amazing book will give you is indescribable'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ........................... How much space does one princess need? The sun is dying . . . and it''s happening way too damn fast.With the clock ticking, the Nine Planets'' only hope of survival rests on a fancy space station and the alien artefact it''s carrying. Which is why it really sucks when some jackass doesn''t want the universe saved and blows that station up - while you''re still on it.So if your only choices are flaming death or stealing a flying hunk of space junk - you pick that busted-ass spaceship. Even if it leaves seven strangers with deadly secrets trapped together: a princess, a prisoner, a con artist, a warrior, a priestess, a mercenary, and an asshole in charge of us all.Now every faction in the galaxy is hunting this ship - from the Sisterhood to the Corporation, and the rebellion''s joining in on the fun, too. We just need to stop drinking, fighting, and screwing long enough to evade them all and save the freaking universe . . . somehow.Because apparently the only thing standing between a dying sun and ultimate salvation is seven unlikely misfits . . . ahem, heroes. ........................... ''Readers will gobble this up'' Publishers Weekly

DKK 192.00

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Star Wars: A New Hope - George Lucas - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

Written by George Lucas, the producer and writer of the STAR WARS trilogy, STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE tells the story of Luke Skywalker. Luke lives and works on his father''s farm on the remote planet of Tatooine. Bored beyond belief, he yearns for adventures out among the stars, adventures that would take him beyond the farthest galaxies to distant and alien worlds. But Luke gets more than he bargains for when he intercepts a cryptic message from a beautiful princess held captive by a dark and powerful warlord. Luke doesn''t know who she is, but he knows he has to save her - and soon, because time is running out. Armed only with courage and the lightsaber that was his father''s, Luke is catapulted into the middle of the most savage space war ever... and heads straight for a desperate encounter on the enemy battle station known as the Death Star...

DKK 175.00

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Afterlives Of The Rich And Famous - Sylvia Browne - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

In AFTERLIVES OF THE RICH AND FAMOUS, renowned psychic Sylvia Browne explains exactly what happens to our spirits when our bodies stop living. She describes what the Other Side is like, and how the celebrities that we have lost are coping in the world beyond. She begins with a brief biography of each celebrity, which helps lend important context to what is happening to them now in the afterlife. She then shares whatever information the celebrities care to discuss with her via her Spirit Guide Francine. Her insights include their regrets, their private thoughts, their role in the afterlife, details of who they visit on earth, and their plans for reincarnation if they have any. It is also fascinating to discover which celebrities strike up friendships and spend time together on the Other Side!Celebrities featured include: Elvis Presley, Princess Diana, Patrick Swayze, Anna Nicole Smith, Brittany Murphy, Heath Ledger, Marilyn Monroe, Paul Newman, Clark Gable, Cary Grant, George Harrison, Michael Jackson, John Lennon, Grace Kelly, Bob Marley and Audrey Hepburn.

DKK 154.00

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The Riven Kingdom - Karen Miller - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

''Truly awe-inspiring fantasy on a massive scale.'' - Bookgasm.com ''A skilfully created world of ritual and tradition provides a stunning backdrop for her exciting adventures.'' - RT Book Reviews (Top Pick!) The King of Ethrea is dying and his only surviving heir is the Princess Rhian, but if her enemies have their way, the kingdom will not be ruled by a Queen. Ethrea, a small island of strategic importance, is known for its ability to keep the secrets of its business partners. Now civil war threatens as men of ambition eye the empty throne, and the other nations are getting nervous ... and greedy. If Rhian cannot secure the crown, others will descend and conquer her lands. A toymaker and a mysterious exile from Mijak may be her only hope ... The second volume of Karen Miller''s epic fantasy of power, politics and the rise and fall of empires. Books by Karen Miller: Kingmaker, Kingbreaker Series The Innocent Mage The Awakened Mage A Blight of Mages Godspeaker Empress of Mijak The Riven Kingdom The Hammer of God Fisherman''s Children The Prodigal Mage The Reluctant Mage Tarnished Crown The Falcon Throne Prince of Glass

DKK 222.00

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How To Look Pretty Not Plastered - Emily Rose Braithwaite - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

This easy-to-follow guide shows how you can achieve that flawless and pretty look, but stay natural and real at the same time. This book will show you how to: - Look after your skin so that it looks healthy and beautiful - Apply your foundation perfectly to contour your face - Emphasise your eyes for a natural or a smokey evening look - Choose your lip colour and apply your lipstick - Match your make-up to your prom dress or party clothes It also includes make-up tips and must-haves for your handbag. Author Emily says: I have written this book to teach you the art of applying perfect makeup, and to help you create the right look for you, your skin and most importantly your age. Contents: Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Beautiful Skin; 3. The Perfect Base; 4. Emphasise Your Eyes; 5. Pretty Lips; 6. Play with your Looks; 7. Prom Queen; 8. Party Girl; 9. Pre-teen Princess; 10. Top Ten Tips; 11. 5-minute Looks You''ll Love; 12. Top Tips for Summer Skin; 13. Top Tips for Winter Skin... 14. The Beauty of Nature; 15. Aloe Vera - Nature''s Gift; 16. Your Questions Answered; 17. Be Inspired; Acknowledgements. Index.

DKK 155.00

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Immortality: A Love Story - Dana Schwartz - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

INSTANT NO. 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! The eagerly-anticipated sequel to Dana Schwartz''s Reese''s Book Club Winter YA Pick and No.1 New York Times bestselling gothic romance, Anatomy: A Love Story Hazel Sinnett is alone and half-convinced the events of the year before - the immortality, Beecham''s vial - were a figment of her imagination. She doesn''t even know if Jack is alive or dead. All she can really do now is treat patients and maintain Hawthornden Castle as it starts to decay around her.When saving a life leads to her arrest, Hazel seems doomed to rot in prison until a message intervenes: Hazel has been specifically requested to be the personal physician of Princess Charlotte, the sickly granddaughter of King George III. Soon Hazel is dragged into the glamour and romance of a court where everyone has something to hide, especially the enigmatic, brilliant members of a social club known as the Companions to the Death.As Hazel''s work entangles her more and more with the British court, she realizes that her own future as a surgeon isn''t the only thing at stake for her. Malicious forces are at work in the monarchy, and Hazel may be the only one capable of setting things right. Praise for Anatomy: A Love Story : ''Irreverent, intelligent, and smart. Dana Schwartz is one of the brightest of the next generation of young writers'' Neil Gaiman ''A fast-paced, utterly engrossing tale of mystery, romance, and cadavers'' Alwyn Hamilton ''Diabolically delightful. A love story, a murder mystery, and a horror novel bound up together in ghoulish stitches'' Maureen Johnson

DKK 168.00

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Salome - Joanna Courtney - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

An evocative, unputdownable novel about the infamous Salome. Discover the woman behind the myth, in this epic and opulent novel, perfect for fans of Jennifer Saint, Madeline Miller, Philippa Gregory and Alison Weir. ................... A dutiful royal daughter. At age fourteen, Princess Salome knows she will soon be ready for marriage - one that will satisfy the ambitions of her mother Herodias. But it is Herodias''s own sudden remarriage that will change Salome''s life in a way she did not expect. A girl who loved to dance. Uprooted to Judea, Salome finds herself in a land full of strange people - none more so than the prophet John ''the Baptiser'', who condemns her mother and stepfather for their respective divorces. When John is imprisoned for inciting rebellion, Herodias forces Salome to ask for his head as a gift for her dancing. A woman ready to fight. Haunted by her part in John''s death, Salome is a very different woman when, a year later, John''s protégé, Jesus of Nazareth, begins to gain prominence with his anti-establishment teachings and, thanks in a large part to her own mother, meets a rebel''s fate. Now Salome is prepared to stand up for what she believes in - whatever the cost. Beautiful, brave and strong, it''s time for Salome to redefine her story. ................... Praise for Joanna Courtney: ''Exciting and immersive! A compelling story that crackles with intrigue, passion and humour'' TRACY REES ''Beautifully researched, emotionally charged, elegantly told, this is a story to savour and enjoy'' ANNE O''BRIEN ''A novel to savour, a story as rich as fine Roman wine'' CAROL MCGRATH Don''t miss Cleopatra & Julius - the love story the world never knew - available now.