'A fantastic, feminist dance through history.' - JULIA QUINNWhat queens would England have had if firstborn daughters, not firstborn sons, had inherited the throne?We may think of princesses as dutiful and elegant, wearing long flowing dresses, but the eldest daughters of England’s kings have been very different.Political intriguers. Abducted nuns who demanded divorces. Murderers.It’s time we rediscovered the politicians we lost, the masterminds we see negotiating nunneries not armies, the personalities shining brilliantly even hundreds of years later: the queens who should have been.Let’s meet them.
**'A fantastic, feminist dance through history.' - Julia Quinn What queens would England have had if firstborn daughters, not firstborn sons, had inherited the throne? We may think of princesses as dutiful and elegant, wearing long flowing dresses, but the eldest daughters of England’s kings have been very different. Political intriguers. Abducted nuns who demanded divorces. Murderers. It’s time we rediscovered the politicians we lost, the masterminds we see negotiating nunneries not armies, the personalities shining brilliantly even hundreds of years later: the queens who should have been. Let’s meet them.
A man with nothing to lose, and a woman with everything to gain - and neither trusts the other an inch...Count Anthony of Stratham almost drowned, and that's the second worst thing that happened to him this week. Now dragged into a courtroom battle with the owner of the ship that sank, the twenty-eight-year-old Count seizes his chance for a better life - by blackmailing his adversary's daughter. All it takes is one invitation; all it takes is one night of passion.But Nerissa isn't ready to be ruined, by the devilishly handsome Count or anyone else, and she has more than enough tricks up her sleeve to take on the bankrupt lord.Will Count Anthony stick to his resolve to ruin and blackmail his archenemies daughter? Or will Nerissa discover that there is more than one way to survive a catastrophe with a Count?This is the seventh in a series of nine Ravishing Regencies.This is a steamy Regency romance with a happily ever after, no cliffhangers, and part of a series that can be read in any order. The Ravishing Regencies series: Whirlwind with a WolfeLost with a LordDrenched with a DukeShipwrecked with a SuitorMarooned with a MarquisVoyage with a ViscountBeached with a BaronetCatastrophe with a CountEmigrating with an Earl
A man accused of murder, and a woman desperate for protection - and neither is sure who is being rescued by whom...When you are framed for murder, you only really have one option: emigrating to America. That is the decision that Samuel, the Earl of Kincardine, takes when on his thirtieth birthday, a suspicious death seems to point to him as the murderer.He needs respectability, and that comes with a wife and wedding ring. The only trouble is, the ship he's aboard only has one single woman aboard: Miss Margaret Berry.Seduction may not come naturally to the Earl, but Samuel is determined. He will enter his new life as a new man - even if Margaret seems to have secrets of her own.Will Samuel clear his name or clear his way to his intended wife's bed? How will Margaret enjoy emigrating with an earl if he really is the killer society suspects?This is the eighth in a series of eight Ravishing Regencies.This is a steamy Regency romance with a happily ever after, no cliffhangers, and part of a series that can be read in any order.The Ravishing Regencies series: Lost with a LordDrenched with a DukeShipwrecked with a SuitorMarooned with a MarquisVoyage with a ViscountBeached with a BaronetCatastrophe with a CountEmigrating with an Earl
A man in search of a courtesan, and a woman in search of a ship - will they find what they are looking for?Lord George Northmere is tired of his lonely existence, and makes the radical decision to go against the ton and society's rules, and seek out comfort in the arms of a courtesan.But in all his thirty years, he has never met anyone quite like the fiery Italian Miss Florence Capria.After travelling to England to seek her fortune leaving behind the shame of her family, she has found nothing but boredom and servanthood. Resigned to return to Italy empty handed, Florence seeks out a ship to take her home.She is no courtesan, but she inflames Lord George's curiosity - and his spirits - nonetheless.After a riot forces them to take shelter in an intimate room, can Lord George ignore the growing passion Miss Capria ignites in his once cold heart? Will Florence find there is something - someone - worth staying in England for? Can a servant and a Lord find passion, even love together?Will being lost with a lord change Florence's destiny forever?This is the first in a series of eight Ravishing Regencies.This is a steamy Regency romance with a happily ever after, no cliffhangers, and part of a series that can be read in any order.The Ravishing Regencies series: Lost with a LordDrenched with a DukeShipwrecked with a SuitorMarooned with a MarquisVoyage with a ViscountBeached with a Baronet (coming May 2019)Catastrophe with a Count (coming July 2019)Emigrating with an Earl (coming September 2019)
England, 1069. The nation is still recovering from the Norman invasion three years earlier - and adjusting to life under its sometimes brutal new rulers. A young girl trembles in the shadows of what was once her home. Avis is homeless and penniless, and with no family left alive she is forced to become a ward of Richard, the Norman lord who has taken her home.But when King William decrees that Norman lords must marry Anglo-Saxon women Avis must make a terrible choice. Either marry the repulsive Richard or else take a chance on another Norman, Melville, a man she has never met.Soon she realizes that survival in a time of turmoil and war depends on putting aside the prejudices of the past.Conquests is a brilliantly researched and involving historical drama that is perfect for fans of Alison Weir and Philippa Gregory.
Anglo-Saxon England. Having built a rich empire and keen to win the favor of the royal court, Hilda and AEligard have little time for their daughter, Catheryn. But one man, Selwyn, is intrigued by the intelligent and high-spirited girl.Selwyn sends Catheryn a love letter as a joke, disguising it as though it is from one of her father's thanes. Catheryn is fascinated by the letter, and cannot imagine who would be capable of sending a poem of such imagination and beauty.When Selwyn offers to help Catheryn identify the mysterious suitor, she accepts, and they start to realise that they have more in common than they thought. Soon, Catheryn finds herself falling in love with Selwyn instead....But the strict hierarchy of Anglo-Saxon England stands in their way. Selwyn, a steward, could never be considered Catheryn's equal, let alone an eligible suitor. Will they manage to stay together despite the odds?Or will duty tear Selwyn and Catheryn apart?
Normandy, 1067. England has been brought to its knees by the invasion of William the Conqueror and his Norman troops.Lady Catheryn, an Anglo-Saxon noblewoman, is taken against her will to Normandy after the invasion. She arrives, a prisoner, at the castle of Lord Geffrei, a ruthless invader who hopes to gain a ransom for her. Her husband Selwyn is dead, slain in the Conquest, and her daughter Annis has been left behind in England at the mercy of the invaders. Catheryn is treated like an animal, and left in a cell, until she begins to despair.When Queen Matilda, William the Conqueror's wife, sees her plight, she takes pity on her. Catheryn is sent to the castle of the noble FitzOsberns - but will her new captivity be any better than the cruelty she faced at Geffrei's hands?She finds her hostess cold and embittered, but when her husband William FitzOsbern returns from the Conquest, Catheryn's heart is torn by unwanted emotions. She becomes entangled in the quarrels and heartbreaks of her jailers, even as she tries to remember her place among them.Is she falling in love with the man who helped to destroy her homeland? Can Catheryn betray her Anglo-Saxon roots, and her late husband? Or will she break free, and find her way back to Annis?
Emily Murdoch's thrilling historical romances set just after the Norman invasion are now available in one collection. 'Conquered Hearts' includes: CONQUESTS England, 1069. The nation is still recovering from the Norman invasion three years earlier - and adjusting to life under its sometimes brutal new rulers. A young girl trembles in the shadows of what was once her home. Avis is homeless and penniless, and with no family left alive she is forced to become a ward of Richard, the Norman lord who has taken her home. But when King William decrees that Norman lords must marry Anglo-Saxon women Avis must make a terrible choice: either marry the repulsive Richard or take a else chance on another Norman, Melville, a man she has never met. Soon she realises that survival in a time of turmoil and war depends of putting aside the prejudices of the past. And if she can do so, kingdoms and hearts can still be among her 'Conquests'... LOVE LETTERS Having built a rich empire and keen to win the favour of the royal court, Hilda and lfgard have little time for their daughter, Catheryn. But one man, Selwyn, is intrigued by the intelligent and high-spirited girl. Selwyn sends Catheryn a love letter as a joke, disguising it as though it is from one of her father's thanes. Catheryn is fascinated by the letter, and cannot imagine who would be capable of sending a poem of such imagination and beauty. When Selwyn offers to help Catheryn identify the mysterious suitor, she accepts, and they start to realise that they have more in common than they thought. Soon, Catheryn finds herself falling in love with Selwyn instead... But the strict hierarchy of Anglo-Saxon England stands in their way. Selwyn, a steward, could never be considered Catheryn's equal, let alone an eligible suitor. Will they manage to stay together despite the odds? Or will duty tear Selwyn and Catheryn apart? CAPTIVES Normandy. 1067. Lady Catheryn, an Anglo-Saxon noblewoman, is taken against her will to Normandy after the invasion. She arrives, a prisoner, at the castle of Lord Geffrei, a ruthless invader who hopes to gain a ransom for her. When Queen Matilda, William the Conqueror's wife, sees her plight, she takes pity on her. Catheryn is sent to the castle of the noble FitzOsberns - but will her new captivity be any better than the cruelty she faced at Geffrei's hands? She finds her hostess cold and embittered, but when her husband William FitzOsbern returns from the Conquest, Catheryn's heart is torn by unwanted emotions. She becomes entangled in the quarrels and heartbreaks of her jailers even as she tries to remember her place among them. Is she falling in love with the man who helped to destroy her homeland?
Emily Murdoch's thrilling historical romances set just after the Norman invasion are now available in one collection. 'Conquered Hearts' includes: CONQUESTS England, 1069. The nation is still recovering from the Norman invasion three years earlier - and adjusting to life under its sometimes brutal new rulers. A young girl trembles in the shadows of what was once her home. Avis is homeless and penniless, and with no family left alive she is forced to become a ward of Richard, the Norman lord who has taken her home. But when King William decrees that Norman lords must marry Anglo-Saxon women Avis must make a terrible choice: either marry the repulsive Richard or take a else chance on another Norman, Melville, a man she has never met. Soon she realises that survival in a time of turmoil and war depends of putting aside the prejudices of the past. And if she can do so, kingdoms and hearts can still be among her 'Conquests'... LOVE LETTERS Having built a rich empire and keen to win the favour of the royal court, Hilda and lfgard have little time for their daughter, Catheryn. But one man, Selwyn, is intrigued by the intelligent and high-spirited girl. Selwyn sends Catheryn a love letter as a joke, disguising it as though it is from one of her father's thanes. Catheryn is fascinated by the letter, and cannot imagine who would be capable of sending a poem of such imagination and beauty. When Selwyn offers to help Catheryn identify the mysterious suitor, she accepts, and they start to realise that they have more in common than they thought. Soon, Catheryn finds herself falling in love with Selwyn instead... But the strict hierarchy of Anglo-Saxon England stands in their way. Selwyn, a steward, could never be considered Catheryn's equal, let alone an eligible suitor. Will they manage to stay together despite the odds? Or will duty tear Selwyn and Catheryn apart? CAPTIVES Normandy. 1067. Lady Catheryn, an Anglo-Saxon noblewoman, is taken against her will to Normandy after the invasion. She arrives, a prisoner, at the castle of Lord Geffrei, a ruthless invader who hopes to gain a ransom for her. When Queen Matilda, William the Conqueror's wife, sees her plight, she takes pity on her. Catheryn is sent to the castle of the noble FitzOsberns - but will her new captivity be any better than the cruelty she faced at Geffrei's hands? She finds her hostess cold and embittered, but when her husband William FitzOsbern returns from the Conquest, Catheryn's heart is torn by unwanted emotions. She becomes entangled in the quarrels and heartbreaks of her jailers even as she tries to remember her place among them. Is she falling in love with the man who helped to destroy her homeland?
Every year for thirty years Lord Robert, the Viscount of Marchwood, throws a Christmas Ball. But this year the Marchwood Christmas Ball holds extra importance. His daughter, Lady Audrey, has just turned eighteen, and it is time for her to be introduced into society. It is Audrey's first, best, and potentially only chance of securing a husband. Especially seeing as there are rumours that the Marchwood money is running dry. But headstrong Lady Audrey is not sure she wants a husband. Ever since her mother died she has been left to her own devices. Though she is very close to her father, it was often the servants she turned to for companionship, particularly Thomas, who, five years older than her, was always the person she depended on for conversation. She is not ready to leave everything she knows, and the thought of abandoning her father breaks her heart. She is determined that only someone truly special will take her away from her home. But with the ball centred around a masquerade theme, everyone is in disguise. And a handsome stranger threatens to steal Audrey's heart. Could he hold the key to her heart? And when she unmasks him will it be a good, or bad, Christmas Surprise? 'A Christmas Surprise' is a festive regency romance novella. Praise for Emily Murdoch 'An enthralling saga.' - Robert Foster, best-selling author of 'The Lunar Code'. Emily Murdoch is a medieval historian and novelist. She lives in York. She is also the author of 'Conquests', 'Love Letter', 'Captives' and 'Conquered Hearts: A Historical Romance Omnibus'. Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent digital publisher. For more information on our titles please sign up to our newsletter at www.endeavourpress.com. Each week you will receive updates on free and discounted ebooks. Follow us on Twitter: @EndeavourPress and on Facebook via http: //on.fb.me/1HweQV7. We are always interested in hearing from our readers. Endeavour Press believes that the future is now
Seit drei ig Jahren veranstaltet Lord Robert, Viscount von Marchwood, einen Weihnachtsball. Aber dieses Jahr ist dieser Ball besonders wichtig. Seine Tochter, Lady Audrey, ist soeben achtzehn Jahre alt geworden und soll bei dieser Gelegenheit in die Gesellschaft eingef hrt werden. Es ist Lady Audreys erst, beste und vermutlich auch einzige Chance einen passenden Ehemann zu finden. Vor allem, da sich hartn ckige Ger chte halten, das Verm gen der Marchwoods sei bald versiegt. Aber die dickk pfige Lady Audrey ist sich gar nicht sicher, ob sie einen Ehemann will. Seit dem Tod ihrer Mutter ist sie schlie lich auf sich allein gestellt, wenn es um Fragen der Liebe geht. Ihrem Vater steht sie zwar sehr nahe, doch wandte sie sich, wenn ihr nach Gesellschaft war, oft an Bedienstete - besonders an Thomas, der nur f nf Jahre lter ist als sie und dessen Gegenwart sie genie t. Sie ist entschlossen, dass sie ihr Heim nur f r einen wirklich besonderen Anw rter aufgeben wird. Aber da das Weihnachtsfest gleichzeitig ein Maskenball ist, kann sie ihre Tanzpartner nicht erkennen. Und ein gutaussehender Fremder hat es ihr ganz besonders angetan. H lt er den Schl ssel zu ihrem Herzen? Und ist es eine gute oder b se Weihnachts berraschung, wenn er die Maske fallen l sst? "Eine spannende Geschichte." - Robert Foster, Bestsellerautor Emily Murdoch ist Medi vistin und Autorin. Sie lebt in York. F r mehr Informationen zu unseren B chern abonnieren Sie unseren Newsletter auf www.endeavourpress.de, um Informationen zu Neuerscheinungen und Werbeaktionen zu erhalten - darunter Angebote f r kostenlose E-Books. Au erdem k nnen Sie uns auf Twitter (@EndeavourPrssDE) und Facebook (Endeavour Press Germany) folgen. Endeavour Press - weil die Freude am Lesen verbindet.
Jonathan Brodie, the only son of Sir Roger and Lady Brodie, has lived in the village of Maplebridge his whole life. Penelope, the daughter of the local florist, was adopted by the Baldwins when she was just a baby. They could not be more different and yet, one blustery January morning, their paths collide in a chance encounter that is destined to change their lives forever. Jonathan soon discovers that Penelope is far from the quiet wallflower that she first seems, but rather a beautiful rose just waiting for its chance to bloom. After spending more and more time together, it's not long before their feelings for each other begin to blossom. However, when Jonathan starts investigating Penelope's past, in order to present her with the truth about her biological parents, his grand Valentines gesture threatens to destroy any hope of a future with the woman he has grown to love. Penelope begins to doubt Jonathan's motives. Is he only concerned with placating his domineering father and convincing him that she is worthy of the Brodie name? Despite his good intentions, will Jonathan's Valentine Secret ruin everything? Or are two people from opposite ends of society simply destined to remain poles apart forever? A Valentine Secret is a charming regency romance novella about never giving up on true love. Praise for Emily Murdoch: 'An enthralling saga.' Robert Foster, bestselling author of The Lunar Code Emily Murdoch is a medieval historian and writer who has worked at the Bodleian Library in Oxford, the Yorkshire Museum and as part of the National Trust. She has a degree in History and English, and a Masters in Medieval Studies, both from the University of York. Emily is also the author of Conquests, Love Letters and Captives, as well as the festive regency romance A Christmas Surprise. Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent digital publisher. For more information on our titles please sign up to our newsletter at www.endeavourpress.com. Each week you will receive updates on free and discounted ebooks. Follow us on Twitter: @EndeavourPress and on Facebook via http: //on.fb.me/1HweQV
