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  • The Brothers of Gwynedd Quartet

    by Edith Pargeter ...
    From Edith Pargeter, who also wrote as Ellis Peter, BROTHERS OF GWYNNED is an epic quartet of novels telling the dramatic tale of Llewelyn, the first true Prince of Wales. 'A richly textured tapestry of medieval Wales' Sunday TelegraphLlewelyn has a burning vision: one Wales, united against the threat of the English. But, before he can realise his dream, Llewelyn must tackle enemies closer to home ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD

  • The Brothers of Gwynedd

    The Legend of the First True Prince of Wales

    by Edith Pargeter ...
    A Burning Desire for One Country, One Love, and One Legacy That Will Last Forever.Llewelyn, prince of Gwynedd, dreams of a Wales united against the English, but first he must combat enemies nearer home. Llewelyn and his brothers—Owen Goch, Rhodri, and David—vie for power among themselves and with the English king, Henry III. Despite the support of his beloved wife, Eleanor, Llewelyn finds himself ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD

  • Observations on Maniacal Disorder

    by Pargeter ...
    First Published in 1989. Current interest in the history of psychiatry is growing rapidly both among the psychiatric profession and social historians. This new series is designed to bring back into print many classic documents from earlier centuries. Each reprint has been chosen for the series because of its social and intellectual significance, and includes a substantial introduction written by ... Read more

    $96.18 CAD

  • A Bloody Field by Shrewsbury

    A King, a Prince, and the Knight Who Betrayed Their Dynasty

    by Edith Pargeter ...
    "Outstanding…a tale compounded of romance, stirring adventure, and subtle psychological insight."—Publishers WeeklyHenry Bolingbroke knows that he should be king of England. It's his God-given destiny, and the young Richard II had no right to banish him and claim the throne. With the help of the powerful lords of Northumberland, especially Harry "Hotspur" Percy, Henry triumphantly overthrows ... Read more

    $15.99 CAD

  • Libya: The Rise and Fall of Qaddafi

    by Alison Pargeter ...
    For a reader unfamiliar with the history of Libya, Muammar Qaddafi might be mistaken for a character in fiction. His eccentric leadership as the nation's "Brother Leader," his repressive regime, sponsorship of terrorist violence, unique vision of the state, and relentless hold on power all seem implausibly extreme. This riveting book documents the extraordinary reality of Qaddafi's rise and 42 ... Read more

    $32.99 CAD

  • A Bloody Field by Shrewsbury

    by Edith Pargeter ...
    From Edith Pargeter, who also wrote as Ellis Peters, A BLOODY FIELD BY SHREWSBURY is a vivid medieval tale of Henry IV's kingdom in crisis. 'Chivalry, treachery, conflict of loyalties... The clash of wills is as stirring as the clash of steel' ObserverEngland, 1399. A treacherous plot has been hatched to depose King Richard and install Henry Bolingbroke on the English throne.With the aid of his ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD

  • Libya: The Rise and Fall of Qaddafi

    by Alison Pargeter ...
    For a reader unfamiliar with the history of Libya, Muammar Qaddafi might be mistaken for a character in fiction. His eccentric leadership as the nation's "Brother Leader," his repressive regime, sponsorship of terrorist violence, unique vision of the state, and relentless hold on power all seem implausibly extreme. This riveting book documents the extraordinary reality of Qaddafi's rise and 42 ... Read more

    $32.99 CAD

  • Return to the Shadows

    The Muslim Brotherhood and An-Nahda since the Arab Spring

    by Alison Pargeter ...
    The Arab Spring heralded a profound shift in the Middle East, bringing to power Islamist movements which had previously been operating in the shadows. The Muslim Brotherhood stormed to victory in Egypt and emerged as a key player in Libya's nascent political arena. Meanwhile, An-Nahda found itself catapulted into power as the head of Tunisia's coalition government. For a while, it looked as though ... Read more

    $16.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • leaving traces

    (poetry collections to read)

    by Mary Pargeter ...
    Agnes Meadows, award winning poet: "Leaving Traces " is Mary Pargeter's second collection, and one which fully embraces life's tragedies, sorrows and regrets, as well as some of the things that amuse or remind us of nature's bounty. It is a collection packed with poignant, emotional images that haunt, staying with you long after you've read the poems. Evocative and nostalgic are words that spring ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Closely Watched Trains

    by Bohumil Hrabal ...
    Translated by Edith Pargeter ...
    Series series Penguin Modern Classics
    A classic of postwar literature, a small masterpiece of humour, humanity and heroism from one of the best Czech writersFor twenty-two-year-old Milos, bumbling apprentice at a sleepy Czech railway station, life is full of worries: his burdensome virginity, his love for the pretty conductor Masha, the scandalous goings-on in the station master's office. Beside them, the part he will come to play ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

  • journey in shades

    poetry in light and dark

    by Mary Pargeter ...
    In this first collection of her work, the poet re-visits her country childhood, the loss of innocence, love, heartbreak and death, and reflects with admirable frankness on those universal rites of passage common to us all."I have felt engaged with the work, and responsive to its emotional charge" :Professor Carol Rumens GUARDIAN BOOKS ONLINE 'Poem of the Week' blog."She lets detail speak, often ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD

  • journey in shades

    poetry in light and dark

    by Mary Pargeter ...
    In this first collection of her work, the poet re-visits her country childhood, the loss of innocence, love, heartbreak and death, and reflects with admirable frankness on those universal rites of passage common to us all."I have felt engaged with the work, and responsive to its emotional charge" :Professor Carol Rumens GUARDIAN BOOKS ONLINE 'Poem of the Week' blog."She lets detail speak, often ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD