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

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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Quicksilver - Of Kent Hrh Princess Michael - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

Quicksilver - Of Kent Hrh Princess Michael - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

From HRH Princess Michael of Kent, bestselling author of The Queen of Four Kingdoms , comes the eagerly-anticipated third volume in the Anjou trilogy. The final volume of the Anjou trilogy focuses on merchant Jacques Coeur, a man of humble beginnings but fiercely ambitious, who became one of the richest and most powerful men in fifteenth century France. HRH Princess Michael of Kent vividly re-enacts the life of Jacques Coeur as he becomes trusted confidante and champion of the Anjou royal family, particularly of his beloved patroness Yolande, Queen of the Four Kingdoms, and, of course, the beautiful and captivating Agnes Sorel who Jacques comes to know and understand as a friend.As Jacques''s star shines brighter and brighter, his story runs parallel to that of Yolande and Agnes Sorel until the three interlink in devastating fashion and Jacques''s ambition and generosity become his downfall. Meticulously researched and powerfully evoked, HRH Princess Michael of Kent unveils a seldom told story, enriched by her own insider''s perspective of royal life.

DKK 113.00
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Princess Elizabeth's Spy - Susan Elia Macneal - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

Princess Elizabeth's Spy - Susan Elia Macneal - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

Susan Elia MacNeal introduced the remarkable Maggie Hope in her acclaimed debut, Mr. Churchill’s Secretary . Now, as World War II sweeps the continent and England steels itself against German attack, Maggie Hope, former secretary to Prime Minister Winston Churchill, completes her training to become a spy for MI-5. Spirited, strong-willed, and possessing one of the sharpest minds in government for mathematics and code-breaking, she fully expects to be sent abroad to gather intelligence for the British front. Instead, to her great disappointment, she is dispatched to go undercover at Windsor Castle, where she will tutor the young Princess Elizabeth in math. Yet castle life quickly proves more dangerous—and deadly—than Maggie ever expected. The upstairs-downstairs world at Windsor is thrown into disarray by a shocking murder, which draws Maggie into a vast conspiracy that places the entire royal family in peril. And as she races to save England from a most disturbing fate, Maggie realizes that a quick wit is her best defense, and that the smallest clues can unravel the biggest secrets, even within her own family.

DKK 113.00
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A Feather So Black - Lyra Selene - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

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 Irish Princess - Elizabeth Chadwick - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

The Irish Princess - Elizabeth Chadwick - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

Her father''s only daughter. Her country''s only hope. ________________________________Ireland, 1152 The King of Leinster, awaiting news of his newborn child, is disappointed to hear he has a daughter. Diarmait MacMurchada wanted another strapping son to shoulder a spear, wield a sword, and protect his kingdom. But from the moment Diarmait held the newborn Aoife knew she would be his most precious treasure. 1166 Forced into exile Aoife and her family find themselves at the mercy of Henry II. Aoife - aware of her beauty but not its power - intrigues and beguiles Henry in equal measure. For Aoife he agrees to help her father, an alliance that leads the MacMurchadas to the charismatic Richard de Clare, a man dissatisfied with his lot and open to new horizons. Diarmit promises Richard Aoife''s hand in marriage in return for his aid in Ireland, but Aoife has her own thoughts on the matter. She may be a prize, but she is not a pawn, and she will play the men at their own game. For herself, for her family, and for her country. From the royal halls of scheming kings, to staunch Welsh border fortresses and the wild green kingdoms of Ireland, The Irish Princess is a sumptuous, journey of ambition and desire, love and loss, heartbreak and survival. ________________________________ Praise for Elizabeth Chadwick ''An author who makes history come gloriously alive'' The Times ''Stunning . . . Her characters are beguiling, and the story is intriguing'' Barbara Erskine ''Picking up an Elizabeth Chadwick novel you know you are in for a sumptuous ride'' Daily Telegraph ''I rank Elizabeth Chadwick with such historical novelist stars as Dorothy Dunnett and Anya Seton'' Sharon Kay Penman ''Enjoyable and sensuous'' Daily Mail ''Meticulous research and strong storytelling'' Woman & Home ''A riveting read . . . A glorious adventure not to be missed!'' Candis

DKK 120.00
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A Princess Of Landover - Terry Brooks - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

A Princess Of Landover - Terry Brooks - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

***50 MILLION TERRY BROOKS COPIES SOLD AROUND THE WORLD*** ''Terry''s place is at the head of the fantasy world'' Philip Pullman Princess Mistaya Holiday hasn''t been fitting in too well at Carrington Women''s Preparatory. People don''t seem to appreciate her using her magic to settle matters in the human world. So when she summons a dragon to teach a lesson to the snotty school bully, she finds herself suspended.But Mistaya couldn''t care less - she wants nothing more than to continue her studies under Questor the court magician and Abernathy the court scribe. However, her father Ben Holiday, the King of Landover, has rather different plans in mind for her. He thinks he''ll teach her about perseverance and compromise by sending her to renovate Libiris, the long-abandoned royal library. How horribly dull.But before long, Mistaya will long for the boredom of cataloguing an unfeasible number of derelict books - for deep within the library there lies a secret so dangerous that it threatens the future of Landover itself . . .Praise for Terry Brooks: ''A master of the craft . . . required reading'' Brent Weeks ''I can''t even begin to count how many of Terry Brooks''s books I''ve read (and re-read) over the years'' Patrick Rothfuss, author of The Name of the Wind ''I would not be writing epic fantasy today if not for Shannara'' Peter V. Brett, author of The Painted Man ''If you haven''t read Terry Brooks, you haven''t read fantasy'' Christopher Paolini, author of Eragon

DKK 119.00
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The Bumper Book of Would You Rather?: Princes and Princesses Edition - Joe Kerr - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

The Bumper Book of Would You Rather?: Princes and Princesses Edition - Joe Kerr - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

Hundreds of hilarious hypothetical questions for anyone aged 6 to 106 who loves princess movies, stories and fairy tales. Would you rather have Harry Styles as your fairy godmother or Ariana Grande? Would you rather be a wayfinder like Moana or an archer like Merida? And would you rather have Rapunzel''s hair growing from your armpits or growing from your toes?! The perfect brain-stretcher for anyone bored home alone, off on a long journey or looking for an easy party game, The Bumper Book of Would You Rather?: Princes and Princesses Edition is guaranteed to provide you with hours of entertainment. Want more? The Bumper Book of Would You Rather? Heroes and Villains is out now!

DKK 100.00
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The Queen Of Four Kingdoms - Hrh Princess Michael Of Kent - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

The Queen Of Four Kingdoms - Hrh Princess Michael Of Kent - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

At the age of nineteen, Yolande of Aragon is sent away from her family, her friends, and everything she knows, to marry the young Duke of Anjou, King Charles VI''s first cousin. Their marriage has been arranged to form an alliance between the previously warring kingdoms of Aragon and Anjou, and is politically fraught in a time of great danger and unrest. Yet the union between Yolande and Louis becomes not only a great love story, but also sets in motion events which will change the course of history.As Louis spends more and more time and money fighting in Italy for his claim to the Kingdom of Naples, Yolande is left alone with their six children to govern their lands. But through her charm, fierce intelligence and the clever use of her spies, she becomes the saviour of not just her kingdoms but also of France. Her Royal Highness Princess Michael of Kent unveils this seldom told story, enriched by her own insider''s perspective of royal life. The Queen of Four Kingdoms is the epic true story of a rich and riveting period of French and English history, all witnessed by the captivating and complex heroine Yolande.

DKK 120.00
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Three Times a Countess - Bog af Tina Gaudoin - Paperback

Three Times a Countess - Bog af Tina Gaudoin - Paperback

TELEGRAPH 50 BEST BOOKS OF 2022THE UNTOLD STORY OF PRINCESS DIANA'S STEPMOTHER 'A sparkling biography of a fascinating woman' - Lynn Barber, Telegraph ***** 'Gaudoin's book is revealing and hugely entertaining. Highly recommended.' - Daily Mail 'Gaudoin tells these delicious stories with brio' - Sunday Times Debutante of the year. Able politician. Femme fatale. Just some of the many labels attached to the irrepressible, controversial Raine Spencer: Countess, socialite and stepmother to Diana, Princess..

DKK 125.95
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Asterix at The Olympic Games: The Book of the Film - Rene Goscinny - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

Asterix at The Olympic Games: The Book of the Film - Rene Goscinny - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

It''s Olympic gamers year. Brutus plans to be a sporting star at the Olympics, marry lovely Greek Princess Irina and then overthrow Julius Caesar. But the young Gaul Lovesix is madly in love with Irina too. Asterix and Obelix promise to help him win at the Games - the question is, how? It would be cheating to use magic potion. They must think of something else entirely in order to win the day, and the Princess''s heart.Featuring exclusive bonus content and behind-the-scenes extras from the making of the 2008 film.

DKK 120.00
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An Island Princess Starts a Scandal - Bog af Adriana Herrera - Paperback

An Island Princess Starts a Scandal - Bog af Adriana Herrera - Paperback

One last summer.For Manuela del Carmen Caceres Galvan, the invitation to show her paintings at the 1889 Exposition Universelle came at the perfect time. Soon to be trapped in a loveless marriage, Manuela has given herself one last summer of freedom - in Paris, with her two best friends.One scandalous encounter.Cora Kempf Bristol, Duchess of Sundridge, is known for her ruthlessness in business. It's not money she chases, but power. When she sees the opportunity to secure her position among her rivals,..

DKK 117.95
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The Jasmine Throne - Tasha Suri - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

The Jasmine Throne - Tasha Suri - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

***THE WORLD FANTASY AWARD WINNER*** One is a vengeful princess seeking to depose her brother from his throne. The other is a priestess searching for her family. Together, they will change the fate of an empire. Imprisoned by her dictator brother, Malini spends her days in isolation in the Hirana: an ancient temple that was once the source of powerful magic - but is now little more than a decaying ruin. Priya is a maidservant, one of several who make the treacherous journey to the top of the Hirana every night to attend Malini''s chambers. She is happy to be an anonymous drudge, as long as it keeps anyone from guessing the dangerous secret she hides. But when Malini accidentally bears witness to Priya''s true nature, their destinies become irrevocably tangled . . . The Jasmine Throne begins an epic fantasy trilogy set in a world inspired by the history and romances of India, in which a captive princess and a maidservant in possession of forbidden magic become unlikely allies. The sapphic romance and Booktok sensation! Follow the author on Tiktok at @tashasuri. ''Raises the bar for what epic fantasy should be'' Chloe Gong , author of These Violent Delights ''This cutthroat and sapphic novel will grip you until the very end'' Vulture (Best of the Year)''Suri''s incandescent feminist masterpiece hits like a steel fist inside a velvet glove'' Shelley Parker-Chan , author of She Who Became the Sun ''It left me breathless'' Andrea Stewart , author of The Bone Shard Daughter ''I loved it'' Alix E. Harrow , Hugo award-winning author of The Once and Future Witches ''Lush and stunning . . . this sapphic fantasy will rip your heart out'' BuzzFeed News ''A fierce, heart-wrenching exploration of the value and danger of love'' Publishers Weekly (starred review) For more from Tasha Suri, check out: The Burning Kingdoms The Jasmine Throne The Oleander Sword The Books of Ambha Empire of Sand Realm of Ash

DKK 117.00
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