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The White Queen tells the story of a woman of extraordinary beauty and ambition who, catching the eye of the newly crowned boy king marries him in secret and ascends to royalty. While Elizabeth rises to the demands of her exalted position and fights for the success of her family, her two sons become central figures in a mystery that has confounded historians for centuries: the missing princes in the Tower of London.

In a novel of conspiracy, passion, and coldhearted ambition, number one bestselling author Philippa Gregory has brought to life the story of a proud and determined woman who believes that she alone is destined, by her piety and lineage, to shape the course of history.

The Red queen. The second book in Philippa's stunning new trilogy, The Cousins War, brings to life the story of Margaret Beaufort, a shadowy and mysterious character in the first book of the series - The White Queen - but who now takes centre stage in the bitter struggle of The War of the Roses. The Red Queen tells the story of the child-bride of Edmund Tudor, who, although widowed in her early teens, uses her determination of character and wily plotting to infiltrate the house of York under the guise of loyal friend and servant, undermine the support for Richard III and ultimately ensure that her only son, Henry Tudor, triumphs as King of England. Through collaboration with the dowager Queen Elizabeth Woodville, Margaret agrees a betrothal between Henry and Elizabeth's daughter, thereby uniting the families and resolving the Cousins War once and for all by founding of the Tudor dynasty.

Continuing the tumultuous story of "The Cousins War", Philippa tells the tale of a young mother's determined ambition for her son - soon to be Henry VII. The second book in Philippa's stunning new trilogy, "The Cousins War", brings to life the story of Margaret Beaufort, a shadowy and mysterious character in the first book of the series - "The White Queen" - but who now takes centre stage in the bitter struggle of "The War of the Roses". "The Red Queen" tells the story of the child-bride of Edmund Tudor, who, although widowed in her early teens, uses her determination of character and wily plotting to infiltrate the house of York under the guise of loyal friend and servant, to undermine the support for Richard III and ultimately ensure that her only son, Henry Tudor, triumphs as King of England. Through collaboration with the dowager Queen Elizabeth Woodville, Margaret agrees a betrothal between Henry and Elizabeth's daughter, thereby uniting the families and resolving the Cousins War once and for all by founding of the Tudor dynasty.

An historical novel from the author of 'The Other Boleyn Girl' and 'The Boleyn Inheritance', in which Mary, Queen of Scots, is placed under house arrest with the newly-married Bess of Hardwick and the Earl of Shrewsbury, but fights to regain her kingdom and more.

From the bestselling author of The Other Boleyn Girl and The White Princess comes the riveting story of Margaret Pole, daughter of George, Duke of Clarence, and was one of the few surviving members of the Plantagenet dynasty after the Wars of the Roses. Plantagenet, once carried proudly by Margaret like a crown upon her head, is now, at the end of the 15th century, the most dangerous name in England...

There is only one bond that I trust: between a woman and her sisters. We never take our eyes off each other. In love and in rivalry, we always think of each other." When Katherine of Aragon is brought to the Tudor court as a young bride, the oldest princess, Margaret, takes her measure. With one look, each knows the other for a rival, an ally, a pawn, destined - with Margaret's younger sister Mary - to a sisterhood unique in all the world. The three sisters will become the queens of England, Scotland and France. United by family loyalties and affections, the three queens find themselves set against each other. Katherine commands an army against Margaret and kills her husband James IV of Scotland. But Margaret's boy becomes heir to the Tudor throne when Katherine loses her son. Mary steals the widowed Margaret's proposed husband, but when Mary is widowed it is her secret marriage for love that is the envy of the others. As they experience betrayals, dangers, loss and passion, the three sisters find that the only constant in their perilous lives is their special bond, more powerful than any man, even a king.

Sumptuous historical novel from bestselling author of THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL and THE QUEEN'S FOOL Elizabeth I has acceded to the throne of England, a position she has waited and schemed for all her life. She is surrounded by advisers, all convinced that they know what would be best for the country and certain that a young woman cannot form political judgements. Elizabeth feels that she can rely on just one man: her oldest friend, Robert Dudley. It is soon plain that he is more than merely a friend. In a house in the countryside waits a very different woman, Amy Robsart -- Robert's wife. She has no taste for life at court and longs for the day when her husband will return home and attend to his family. She has loved him since she was a girl, but now they are adults she hardly sees him. Meanwhile, the pressure grows for Elizabeth to marry, for it is unthinkable that a queen should rule on her own. Elizabeth's preference is clear, but he is unavailable. But what if the unthinkable were to happen...Philippa Gregory blends passion, personalities and politics in this stunning novel of the Tudor court and a country divided.

Number 1 bestselling author Philippa Gregory continues her series, "The Cousins War", with Jacquetta Woodville, mother of the White Queen. Jacquetta, daughter of the Count of Luxembourg and kinswoman to half the royalty of Europe, was married to the great Englishman John, Duke of Bedford, uncle to Henry VI. Widowed at the age of nineteen she took the extraordinary risk of marrying a gentleman of her household for love, and then carved out a life for herself as Queen Margaret of Anjou's close friend and a Lancaster supporter - until the day that her daughter Elizabeth Woodville fell in love and married the rival king Edward IV. Of all the little-known but important women of the period, her dramatic story is the most neglected. With her links to Melusina, and to the founder of the house of Luxembourg, together with her reputation for making magic, she is the most haunting of heroines.

La reina blanca narra la historia del amor entre Elizabeth Woodville y Eduardo IV, rey de Inglaterra. Un amor que causará un gran escándalo y cambiará el destino de Inglaterra para siempre. Inglater

When she marries the Duke of Bedford, English Regent of France, Jacquetta is introduced to a mysterious world of learning and alchemy. Her only friend in the great household is the squire Richard Woodville, who is at her side when her husband dies. The two become lovers and marry in secret, returning to England to serve at the court of the young King Henry VI, where Jacquetta becomes a close and loyal friend to his new queen.

Mary Bolena només té catorze anys quan inicia una relació adúltera amb el rei Enric VIII. Aquesta relació durarà diversos anys i en naixeran dos fills. Les tornes, però, canvien quan la seva astuta i perversa germana Anna passa a ser la confident i consellera del rei. A poc a poc, Anna aconseguirà convertir-se en l'amant del rei i desplaçarà Maria; fins i tot, arribarà ordir un pla per desfer-se de la reina Caterina d'Aragó.En aquesta fascinant novel·la guanyadora del Premi Parker, l'escriptora anglesa Philippa Gregory reconstrueix un episodi poc conegut de la vida d'Anna Bolena: la ferotge rivalitat que va haver-hi entre ella i la seva germana per tal de conquerir el cor del rei Enric VIII. Amb gran rigor històric, l'autora ens transporta als elegants escenaris de l'època i ens endinsa en les passions d'uns personatges atrapats entre els seus sentiments més íntims i el seu ineludible paper dins la societat. Una apassionant història sobre les trampes del poder i el preu de l'ambició, duta a la gran pantalla de la mà de les actrius Scarlett Johansson i Natalie Portman. L'altra Bolena ha estat publicada a vint-i-sis països i ha venut més d'un milió d'exemplars només als Estats Units.

Literatura en ruso: no ficción: Turismo.

Novela poderosa e inolvidable sobre Catalina de Aragón realizada por la autora que mejor conoce y describe la vida en la corte en el s.XVIII. A los tres años de edad, Catalina de Aragón es prometida al príncipe Arthur, hijo y heredero de Henry VII de Inglaterra, y es educada para convertirse en princesa de Gales. Sin embargo, tiene que soportar duras pruebas. Finalmente Catalina se va adaptando poco a poco a la primera corte de la dinastía Tudor y su vida como esposa de Arthur le resulta menos insoportable de lo que creía al principio. Cuando su esposo fallece, Catalina se ve obligada a construir un futuro propio. Su única salida es casarse con el hermano menor de Arthur, Harry. El rey Henry y su madre se oponen a ese matrimonio y los poderosos padres de Catalina tampoco lo ven con buenos ojos... Pero la joven ha heredado de su madre, Isabel la Católica, su indomable espíritu de lucha.

Desire. Destiny. And A Choice That Will Change History. Katherine of Aragon is betrothed at the age of three to Prince Arthur, son and heir of Henry VII of England. She is reaised to be Princess of Wales, and knows it is her destiny to rule that far-off, wet,cold land. Her faith is tested when her prospective father-in-law greets her arrival with a great insult; Arthur seems little better than a boy; the food is strange and the customs course. Slowly she adapts to the first Tudor court, and life as Arthur's wife grows ever more bearable. Unexpectedly in this arranged marriage, a tender and passionate love develops. But when the studious young man dies, she is left to make her own future: how can she now be queen, and found a dynasty? Only by marrying Arthur's young brother, teh sunny but spoilt Henry. "Historical fiction at its best" Mail on Sunday "Gregory brings to life the sights, smells, textures and emotional landscape of 16th century England"