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The Imperial Crown

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The Imperial Crown is set in Germany during the early 16th century, a time of significant political and religious upheaval. The story revolves around the legendary guardianship of the imperial crown of the Holy Roman Empire. The crown, an important symbol of power and authority, becomes the focal point of the narrative.The novel follows several characters, including Heinrich von Sendlingen, a ... Read more

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The Imperial Crown is set in Germany during the early 16th century, a time of significant political and religious upheaval. The story revolves around the legendary guardianship of the imperial crown of the Holy Roman Empire. The crown, an important symbol of power and authority, becomes the focal point of the narrative.The novel follows several characters, including Heinrich von Sendlingen, a
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The Black Galley

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The novel is set during the Eighty Years' War (15681648), a period of conflict between the Dutch provinces and the Spanish Empire. The story revolves around the mysterious and ominous presence of a black galley—a type of warship—on the waters near the Dutch coast. The black galley is a symbol of the fear and tension that pervades the region during this tumultuous time.Central to the plot is the ... Read more

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The novel is set during the Eighty Years' War (15681648), a period of conflict between the Dutch provinces and the Spanish Empire. The story revolves around the mysterious and ominous presence of a black galley—a type of warship—on the waters near the Dutch coast. The black galley is a symbol of the fear and tension that pervades the region during this tumultuous time.Central to the plot is the
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Elderflowers

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Elderflowers is set in a small German village and revolves around the life of Bernhard, a middle-aged man who returns to his hometown after spending many years away. The story is named after the elderflower plant, which symbolizes various themes throughout the novel, including the passage of time and the changing nature of life.Upon returning to his village, Bernhard finds that much has changed in ... Read more

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Elderflowers is set in a small German village and revolves around the life of Bernhard, a middle-aged man who returns to his hometown after spending many years away. The story is named after the elderflower plant, which symbolizes various themes throughout the novel, including the passage of time and the changing nature of life.Upon returning to his village, Bernhard finds that much has changed in
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The Black Galley

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It was a dark and stormy night in the first days of November of the year 1599 when the Spanish sentry in Fort Liefkenhoek on the Flemish side of the Scheldt sounded the alarm, urgent drumming woke the sleeping garrison and each man there, commander-in-chief and ordinary soldier alike, took up their posts on the fortress's walls. ... Read more

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It was a dark and stormy night in the first days of November of the year 1599 when the Spanish sentry in Fort Liefkenhoek on the Flemish side of the Scheldt sounded the alarm, urgent drumming woke the sleeping garrison and each man there, commander-in-chief and ordinary soldier alike, took up their posts on the fortress's walls.
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Hawkwood's Sword

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'One of the finest writers of historical fiction in the world' BEN KANETHE BRAND NEW MEDIEVAL ADVENTURE FROM THE MASTER OF HISTORICAL FICTION1368. France, Spain and England prepare for war. In Italy, the Pope and the Visconti princes are battling for bloody supremacy.The worst years of Sir William Gold's life are about to begin.Leaving the side of his commander, Sir John Hawkwood, William embarks ... Read more

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'One of the finest writers of historical fiction in the world' BEN KANETHE BRAND NEW MEDIEVAL ADVENTURE FROM THE MASTER OF HISTORICAL FICTION1368. France, Spain and England prepare for war. In Italy, the Pope and the Visconti princes are battling for bloody supremacy.The worst years of Sir William Gold's life are about to begin.Leaving the side of his commander, Sir John Hawkwood, William embarks
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Sword of Justice

An epic medieval adventure from the master of historical fiction

by Christian Cameron ...

Series Book 4 - Chivalry
'The master of historical fiction' SUNDAY TIMESSharpen your sword and prepare for battle...1367: Europe stands on the brink of total war.Political alliances are beginning to rupture, and no state is immune: England, France, the Holy Roman Empire, Milan Genoa, Venice, Constantinople . . . Every mercenary knight must sharpen his sword and prepare for battle.But Si... ... Read more

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'The master of historical fiction' SUNDAY TIMESSharpen your sword and prepare for battle...1367: Europe stands on the brink of total war.Political alliances are beginning to rupture, and no state is immune: England, France, the Holy Roman Empire, Milan Genoa, Venice, Constantinople . . . Every mercenary knight must sharpen his sword and prepare for battle.But Si...
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Despair

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The wickedly inventive and richly derisive story of Hermann, a man who undertakes the perfect crime--his own murder. • “A beautiful mystery plot, not to be revealed.” – Newsweek“Nabokov writes prose the only way it should be written, that is, ecstatically.” – John Updike“One of Mr. Nabokov’s finest, most challenging and provocative novels.” – The New York TimesDespair’s protagonist, Hermann, is ... Read more

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The wickedly inventive and richly derisive story of Hermann, a man who undertakes the perfect crime--his own murder. • “A beautiful mystery plot, not to be revealed.” – Newsweek“Nabokov writes prose the only way it should be written, that is, ecstatically.” – John Updike“One of Mr. Nabokov’s finest, most challenging and provocative novels.” – The New York TimesDespair’s protagonist, Hermann, is
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The Kappillan of Malta

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'One of the most memorable characters of post-war fiction' Daily ExpressA classic novel set in the siege of Malta 1940-1942 from the bestselling author of The Cruel SeaFather Salvatore was a simple, lumbering priest, a Kappillan serving the poor Valetta, when war came out of the blue skies to pound the island to dust.Now amid the catacombs discovered by a chance bomb, he cared for the flood of ... Read more

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'One of the most memorable characters of post-war fiction' Daily ExpressA classic novel set in the siege of Malta 1940-1942 from the bestselling author of The Cruel SeaFather Salvatore was a simple, lumbering priest, a Kappillan serving the poor Valetta, when war came out of the blue skies to pound the island to dust.Now amid the catacombs discovered by a chance bomb, he cared for the flood of
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A Sorrow Beyond Dreams

by Peter Handke ...

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Series series Pushkin Collection
"My mother has been dead for almost seven weeks: I had better go to work before the need to write about her, which I felt so strongly at her funeral, dies away and I fall back into the dull speechlessness with which I reacted to the nerves of her suicide."So begins Peter Handke's extraordinary confrontation with his mother's death. In a painful and courageous attempt to deal with the almost ... Read more

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"My mother has been dead for almost seven weeks: I had better go to work before the need to write about her, which I felt so strongly at her funeral, dies away and I fall back into the dull speechlessness with which I reacted to the nerves of her suicide."So begins Peter Handke's extraordinary confrontation with his mother's death. In a painful and courageous attempt to deal with the almost
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Eagle in the Snow

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by Wallace Breem ...

A classic historical novel about General Maximus, one of the inspirations behind Ridley Scott's massively successful film GLADIATOR.'Behind me I left my youth, my middle age, my wife and my happiness. I was a general now and I had only defeat or victory to look forward to. There was no middle way any longer, and I did not care.'In the year AD 406 Rome was on the defensive everywhere, and a single ... Read more

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A classic historical novel about General Maximus, one of the inspirations behind Ridley Scott's massively successful film GLADIATOR.'Behind me I left my youth, my middle age, my wife and my happiness. I was a general now and I had only defeat or victory to look forward to. There was no middle way any longer, and I did not care.'In the year AD 406 Rome was on the defensive everywhere, and a single
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The Hostility of Hanno

An Outlaw Chronicles short story

by Angus Donald ...

Alan Dale, a loyal soldier in the service of The Earl of Locksley, also known as Robin Hood, is part of a vast Christian army seeking to recapture the Holy Land from the Saracen hordes. Wounded and vulnerable, Alan encounters another injured fighter, a shaven-headed Bavarian named Hanno. But will this thuggish killer prove to be Alan's friend - or his foe?The legend continues in this short story ... Read more

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Alan Dale, a loyal soldier in the service of The Earl of Locksley, also known as Robin Hood, is part of a vast Christian army seeking to recapture the Holy Land from the Saracen hordes. Wounded and vulnerable, Alan encounters another injured fighter, a shaven-headed Bavarian named Hanno. But will this thuggish killer prove to be Alan's friend - or his foe?The legend continues in this short story
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