Synopsis: Now is the winter of our discontent, Made glorious summer by This Son of York…” — William Shakespeare, Richard III Richard III was Anne’s muse for her first five books, but, finally, in This Son of York he becomes her protagonist. The story of this English king is one of history’s most compelling, made even more fascinating through the discovery in 2012 of his bones buried under a car park in Leicester. This new portrait of England’s most controversial king is meticulously researched and brings to vivid life the troubled, complex Richard of Gloucester, who ruled for two years over an England tired of war and civil strife. The loyal and dutiful youngest son of York, Richard lived most of his short life in the shadow of his brother, Edward IV, loyally supporting his sibling until the mantle of power was thrust unexpectedly on him. Some of his actions and motives were misunderstood by his enemies to have been a deliberate usurpation of the throne, but thr...
Both your purchased books look like my kind of books, especially Bellagrand. I'm going to look it up. I love books with an Italian theme. Enjoy your new books and happy reading.
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ReplyDeleteNice looking books! I haven't read an Anne Rice book for years, and I'm curious to hear what you think of Prince Lestat. Happy reading and Happy New Year!
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ReplyDeleteLife Chaff In The Wind and The Towers of Tuscany are definitely catching my eye.
ENJOY, and happy first week of the year reading!!
Elizabeth
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I see you commented about The Rosie Effect on Bermudaonion's page.
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Awesome! Thanks!
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