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Henry VIII and the Men Who Made Him - Tracy Borman - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

Henry VIII and the Men Who Made Him - Tracy Borman - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

A THRILLING LOOK AT THE MEN BEHIND HENRY VIII''S THRONE: PERFECT FOR FANS OF WOLF HALL ''An outstanding work of historical artistry'' Alison Weir ------- Henry VIII is well known for his tumultuous relationships with women, and he is often defined by his many marriages. But what do we see if we take a different look? When we see Henry through the men in his life, a new perspective on this famous king emerges. Henry''s relationships with the men who surrounded him reveal much about his beliefs, behaviour and character. They show him to be capable of fierce, but seldom abiding loyalty; of raising men only to destroy them later. He loved to be attended and entertained by boisterous young men who shared his passion for sport, but at other times he was more diverted by men of intellect, culture and wit. Often trusting and easily led by his male attendants and advisers during the early years of his reign, he matured into a profoundly suspicious and paranoid king whose favour could be suddenly withdrawn, as many of his later servants found to their cost. His cruelty and ruthlessness would become ever more apparent as his reign progressed, but the tenderness that he displayed towards those he trusted proves that he was never the one-dimensional monster that he is often portrayed as. In this fascinating and often surprising new biography, Tracy Borman reveals Henry''s personality in all its multi-faceted, contradictory glory . ---------Readers LOVE Tracy Borman: ''Tracy Borman''s book must rank among the very best [Tudor history books].'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Tracy Borman is an excellent author and you can guarantee anything she writes is very well researched.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ '' I love Tudor history and this book was phenomenal.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

DKK 141.00
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Once a King - Jane Marguerite Tippett - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

Once a King - Jane Marguerite Tippett - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

''''An astonishing account...'' --- The Daily Mail ''... an extraordinary new portrait of the former King, his recollections and feelings''. --- The Telegraph '' Tippett has made a remarkable archival discovery...the most consequential book to appear on Edward VIII since Ziegler''s official biography thirty years ago''. --- Ted Powell, author of King Edward VIII: An American Life '' ... an insightful blend of memoir and royal family history''. --- Publishers Weekly ''... an efficient and thorough recounting of the events as they unfolded in 1936... with striking transcripts of interviews conducted with Wallis''. --- The Sunday Times ''This is an extraordinary book which aims to shed new light on this often maligned figure who irreversibly changed the course of royal history''. --- Harper''s Bazaar '' A compelling read that breaks new ground''. --- Irish Daily Mail ''A first-rate biographical study . . . This valuable book allows a tragic king to speak with frankness across the years''. --- The House Magazine *** The real story of Edward VIII - the King who abdicated the throne in 1936 - told in his own words, using an unpublished memoir and other never seen sources. Fifteen years after having abdicated the throne to marry the woman he loved - Wallis Simpson - King Edward VIII, now the Duke of Windsor, published his memoirs. But whilst preparing the manuscript for his published and mostly ghostwritten book - which, unlike Prince Harry''s autobiography Spare , largely avoided controversy - the Duke also produced a private manuscript for posterity. This was written in his own words and with an uninhibited frankness. Once a King: The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII reproduces this uncrowned King''s previously unseen writing, including much that he could or would not write for publication in 1951. Jane Marguerite Tippett weaves together Edward''s writing alongside newly uncovered interviews with the Duke and Duchess, diary entries from ghostwriter Charles Murphy and other sources. Together this forms an extraordinary new portrait of one of the most famous characters in modern royal history and his recollections and innermost feelings, particularly around the abdication of 1936.

DKK 168.00
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Once a King - Jane Marguerite Tippett - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

Once a King - Jane Marguerite Tippett - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

''ASTONISHING'' THE DAILY MAIL ''STRIKING'' THE SUNDAY TIMES '' RADICAL'' TATLER Described by The Telegraph as ''Edward''s truth'' Once a King is the never before seen and unfiltered story of King Edward VIII, the original royal renegade, who abdicated his throne and left the royal family to pursue his own destiny. Fifteen years after having abdicated the throne to marry the woman he loved - Wallis Simpson - King Edward VIII, now the Duke of Windsor, published his memoirs. But whilst preparing the manuscript for his published and mostly ghostwritten book - which, unlike Prince Harry''s autobiography Spare , largely avoided controversy - the Duke also produced a private manuscript for posterity. This was written in his own words and with an uninhibited frankness. Once a King: The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII reproduces this uncrowned King''s previously unseen writing, including much that he could or would not write for publication in 1951. Jane Marguerite Tippett weaves together Edward''s writing alongside newly uncovered interviews with the Duke and Duchess, diary entries from ghostwriter Charles Murphy and other sources. Together this forms an extraordinary new portrait of one of the most famous characters in modern royal history and his recollections and innermost feelings, particularly around the abdication of 1936.

DKK 139.00
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Thunder of the Gods: Empire VIII - Anthony Riches - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

Thunder of the Gods: Empire VIII - Anthony Riches - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

''A master of the genre'' The Times The eighth book in the Empire sequence takes Centurion Marcus Aquila and his Tungrian legion on a dangerous mission to the heart of the Parthian empire.With Rome no longer safe Marcus and the Tungrians are ordered east, to the desolate border lands where Rome and Parthia have vied for supremacy for centuries.Ordered to relieve the siege of an isolated fortress, their task is doomed to bloody failure unless they can turn the disaffected Third Legion into a fighting force capable of resisting the terrifying Parthian cataphracts.And Marcus must travel to the enemy capital Ctesiphon on a desperate mission, the only man who can persuade the King of Kings to halt a war that threatens the humiliation of the empire and the slaughter of his friends.

DKK 129.00
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Kings and Queens - Iain Dale - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

Kings and Queens - Iain Dale - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

''We all know about Queen Victoria, Edward VIII and Queen Elizabeth II, but how much do we really know about other monarchs? Yes, we know William the Conqueror beat King Harold at the Battle of Hastings. We know George III was mad, but what else do we know about his 60 year long reign? We know Henry VIII famously had six wives, but do we know much more about him, other than he was very fat?'' The British monarchy is one of the oldest in the world - dating so far back that even its origins are the subject of debate. Was William the Conqueror the first king of England, or was it Alfred the Great? In this third instalment of the series that began with The Prime Ministers and The Presidents , Iain Dale charts this long history of the English and British monarchy, with 64 essays by journalists, historians and politicians on every individual to have sat on the throne, as well as some who didn''t.From Alfred the Great to Charles III, each essay examines the monarch, their role and what they tell us about British history. Why has the British monarchy, unlike so many others, endured? Kings and Queens will attempt to answer this question, and many others, providing valuable insight into British history and how Britain is ruled today.

DKK 152.00
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Kings and Queens - Iain Dale - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

Kings and Queens - Iain Dale - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

''We all know about Queen Victoria, Edward VIII and Queen Elizabeth II, but how much do we really know about other monarchs? Yes, we know William the Conqueror beat King Harold at the Battle of Hastings. We know George III was mad, but what else do we know about his 60 year long reign? We know Henry VIII famously had six wives, but do we know much more about him, other than he was very fat?'' The British monarchy is one of the oldest in the world - dating so far back that even its origins are the subject of debate. Was William the Conqueror the first king of England, or was it Alfred the Great? In this third instalment of the series that began with The Prime Ministers and The Presidents , Iain Dale charts this long history of the English and British monarchy, with 64 essays by journalists, historians and politicians on every individual to have sat on the throne, as well as some who didn''t.From Alfred the Great to Charles III, each essay examines the monarch, their role and what they tell us about British history. Why has the British monarchy, unlike so many others, endured? Kings and Queens will attempt to answer this question, and many others, providing valuable insight into British history and how Britain is ruled today.

DKK 241.00
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Once a King - Jane Marguerite Tippett - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

Once a King - Jane Marguerite Tippett - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

Using never before seen sources, Once a King is a fresh, revelatory and gripping insight into the Duke of Windsor - King Edward VIII - who gave up the throne to marry the woman he loved, twice divorced American Wallis Simpson. Considering Edward VIII's travels and interests as Prince of Wales as well as his relationship with Wallis Simpson and the course of events leading up to his abdication and subsequent exile, Once a King offers a previously unexplored lens through which we encounter first-hand the hitherto concealed subtlety and raw emotion of two of the twentieth century's most iconic Royal figures: the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.

DKK 241.00
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Walk - James (author) Rice - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

Walk - James (author) Rice - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

Stephen had seemed enthusiastic about the walk, when Benny first invited him. He kept going on about how amazing it'd be, the two of them out in the wilderness - the landscape shots, the pubs, etc., etc. Benny didn't interrupt this stream of enthusiasm. They were in the car park of the Miners, and Benny was too busy concentrating on his own stream of piss. He didn't think about it at all until the next morning. When he remembered inviting Stephen, Benny laughed out loud - a single ha - then spent three minutes silent-screaming into his pillow. **** Benny thought that it would be him and his dad doing the walk. Just him and his father, hiking through the Welsh countryside, like they used to. Only, when his dad got ill, it became obvious that this would never happen. So Benny was forced to consider other options. If Benny is honest, him and Stephen haven't been close since school, but once Benny had drunkenly blurted out the invitation, he couldn't take it back. Now Benny and Stephen are on the walk. A walk Benny has vowed to finish, no matter how hard it is. But as food runs low and money runs out, Stephen and Benny find themselves stranded on the edge of the world, far from home, where the possibility of return is becoming increasingly distant...

DKK 120.00
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Holy Spy - Rory Clements - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

Holy Spy - Rory Clements - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

*****Part of the bestselling John Shakespeare series of Tudor spy thrillers from Rory Clements, winner of the Ellis Peters Historical Fiction Award***** ''[Clements] does for Elizabeth''s reign what CJ Sansom does for Henry VIII''s'' Sunday Times **********In London''s smoky taverns, a conspiracy is brewing: a group of wealthy young Catholic dissidents plot to assassinate Elizabeth, free Mary Queen of Scots - and open England to Spanish invasion. But the conspirators have been infiltrated by Sir Francis Walsingham''s top intelligencer, John Shakespeare.Shakespeare, however, is torn: the woman he loves stands accused of murder. In a desperate race against time he must save her from the noose and the realm from treachery. And then it dawns that both investigations are inextricably linked - by corruption very close to the seat of power . . .

DKK 126.00
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Thomas Cromwell - Tracy Borman - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

Thomas Cromwell - Tracy Borman - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

THE CAPTIVATING TRUE STORY OF THE MAN WHO INSPIRED WOLF HALL , MASTERFULLY TOLD: NOW REVISED WITH A NEW CHAPTER Readers LOVE Thomas Cromwell :''Very well written and engaging; I found it hard to put it down . . . Great book and one I will read again.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''This is one of the most fascinating biographies I''ve read.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''There have been many biographies of Cromwell, but Tracy Borman''s book must rank among the very best.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ------------ Known widely as Henry VIII''s ''right-hand man'', Cromwell has captured imaginations throughout the centuries: but who was he really ? In this major new biography, leading historian Tracy Borman examines the life, loves and legacy of the man who changed the shape of England forever. Born a lowly tavern keeper''s son, Cromwell rose swiftly through the ranks to become Henry VIII''s right hand man, and one of the most powerful figures in Tudor history. The architect of England''s break with the Roman Catholic Church and the dissolution of the monasteries, he oversaw seismic changes in England''s history. Influential in securing Henry''s controversial divorce from Catherine of Aragon, many believe he was also the ruthless force behind Anne Boleyn''s downfall and subsequent execution.Although for years he has been reviled as a Machiavellian schemer who stopped at nothing in his quest for power, Thomas Cromwell was also a loving husband, father and guardian, a witty and generous host, and a loyal and devoted servant. With fresh research and new insights into Cromwell''s family life, his household and his close relationships, Tracy Borman tells the true story of Henry VIII''s most faithful servant. -----------Critical acclaim for Thomas Cromwell: ''Dr Tracy Borman has crafted an exceptional and compelling biography about one of the Tudor age''s most complex and controversial figures. With expert insights based on a wealth of research, and riveting detail, she has brought Thomas Cromwell to life as never before .'' ― Alison Weir''This deeply researched and grippingly written biography brings Cromwell to life and exposes the Henrician court in all its brutal, glittering splendour.'' -- Kate Williams ― Independent''Tracy Borman tells us succinctly in 400 pages what we need to know about the man who rose to be the king''s highest adviser ... a very good book .'' ― The Times''Tracy Borman''s study makes clear his achievements, both admirable and despicable ... Borman has read an impressively wide range of modern historical literature on Cromwell.'' ― Guardian''Borman''s is a highly readable account, and will add to the debate surrounding this ultimately elusive character.'' ― Financial Times''Elegant ... her prose, as ever, glides beautifully along.'' ― Sunday Times''An engaging biography.'' ― Evening Standard

DKK 141.00
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Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth I - Tracy Borman - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth I - Tracy Borman - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

''(A)sensational book by one of our greatest and best-loved historians... Astoundingly good.'' - Alison Weir ''Masterful, captivating, page-turning, this is solid gold history at its best.'' - Nicola Tallis ''(A) thought-provoking, impeccably researched, and moving account uncovering how Anne''s family, intellect, and tragedy shaped Elizabeth I''s extraordinary career.'' - Gareth Russell ''Her extensive research... reveals them as the most dazzling female double act in history.'' - Sarah Gristwood ''Incredibly well-researched, elegantly written, and overall genuinely ground-breaking,'' - Estelle Paranque One of the most extraordinary mother and daughter stories of all time - Anne Boleyn, the most famous of Henry VIII''s wives and her daughter Elizabeth, the ''Virgin Queen''.Anne Boleyn is a subject of enduring fascination. By far the most famous of Henry VIII''s six wives, she has inspired books, documentaries and films, and is the subject of intense debate even today, almost 500 years after her violent death. For the most part, she is considered in the context of her relationship with Tudor England''s much-married monarch. Dramatic though this story is, of even greater interest - and significance - is the relationship between Anne and her daughter, the future Elizabeth I.Elizabeth was less than three years old when her mother was executed. Given that she could have held precious few memories of Anne, it is often assumed that her mother exerted little influence over her. But this is both inaccurate and misleading. Elizabeth knew that she had to be discreet about Anne, but there is compelling evidence that her mother exerted a profound influence on her character, beliefs and reign. Even during Henry''s lifetime, Elizabeth dared to express her sympathy for her late mother by secretly wearing Anne''s famous ''A'' pendant when she sat for a painting with her father and siblings.Piecing together evidence from original documents and artefacts, this book tells the story of Anne Boleyn''s relationship with, and influence over her daughter Elizabeth. In so doing, it sheds new light on two of the most famous and influential women in history.

DKK 192.00
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Green Darkness - Anya Seton - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

Green Darkness - Anya Seton - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

''Seductive, atmospheric, intriguing, Green Darkness is one of those classic novels you come back to time and again'' (Kate Mosse) The hugely popular historical novel from the author of Katherine. England, 1552. Protestant king Edward VI has been on the throne for five years. Almost two decades after Henry VIII''s brutal reformation of the monasteries, Catholics in England still live in fear. When 13-year-old Celia da Bohun first meets Stephen Marsdon, a young Catholic priest, she falls hopelessly in love. Against his will, Stephen returns her affection. As the years pass, their childish adoration deepens into a passionate love that will not be extinguished - not even by Celia''s violent death.Centuries later, history seems poised to repeat itself. Celia, the young, rich wife of Richard Marsden, finds her marriage and happiness threatened by the tragedies of the past. Celia can only be saved by piercing the green darkness of the past and revealing its mysterious truth.

DKK 127.00
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The Queen's Man - Rory Clements - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

The Queen's Man - Rory Clements - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

Includes BONUS short story *****Part of the bestselling John Shakespeare series of Tudor spy thrillers from Rory Clements, winner of the Ellis Peters Historical Fiction Award***** ''[Clements] does for Elizabeth''s reign what CJ Sansom does for Henry VIII''s'' Sunday Times ********** England is a Judas nest of conspiracy It is 1582, and the conflict between Protestant and Catholic threatens to tear the country in two. While Queen Elizabeth I holds the reins of power, there are those whose loyalty lies with her imprisoned cousin, Mary Queen of Scots.On his first major mission for Sir Francis Walsingham, the young John Shakespeare is ordered to discover a conspiracy to free the Stuart queen from Sheffield Castle. All too soon, he realises that the tentacles of the plot reach deep into his native Warwickshire and threaten his own friends and family. His duty lies with Elizabeth - but how far will he go to protect those he loves?

DKK 127.00
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'Salem's Lot - Stephen King - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

'Salem's Lot - Stephen King - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

Don''t miss King''s #1 chilling classic, now a major motion picture from Warner Bros. Pictures. Available in cinemas (UK and Germany) or stream on MAX from October 2024. ''Salem''s Lot is a small New England town with white clapboard houses, tree-lined streets and solid church steeples. Of course there are tales of strange happenings - but no more than in any other such town.Ben Mears has returned to the Lot to write a novel and exorcise the terrors that have haunted him since childhood - since the event he witnessed at the Marsten House.He finds the house has been rented by a newcomer, a man who causes Ben some unease. And then things start to happen: a child disappears, a dog is brutally killed - nothing unusual, except the list keeps growing...

DKK 139.00
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Skimming Stones - Rob Cowen - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

Skimming Stones - Rob Cowen - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

''Two of the UK''s most exciting nature writers. A thoughtful adventure in learning simple skills that help connect people to nature.'' Guardian Skimming Stones and Other Ways of Being in the Wild is a book of simple skills that can help us to interact with nature, achieve a deeper connection with it and even step inside another dimension.Rob Cowen and Leo Critchley teach us, for example, making and flying a kite, making an elder whistle, damming a stream and building a den - and at the same time teach us about life.Their techniques are intended to be not only of practical value but also techniques for meditation. They help us to live in the moment, recover ancient insights and rhythms and encourage nature to reveal to us her secrets and treasures.They write that ''...there are forces deep in everyone''s subconscious that find a pure expression in the simplest of activities. This book explains why we should be taking the time to do them. It is born out of a wish to share our passion for our landscape and the contemplative, reflective pleasures and joys that were well-known to our grandparents, but which are in danger of being lost and forgotten. They will help us get back to a place where we all belong''. Skimming Stones was awarded the Robert Deakin Grant from the Authors'' Foundation, by the Society of Authors. ''Essential reading.''Daily Express''At its simplest their book gives advice on connecting with nature through twelve activities... but Skimming Stones delves deeper. Each section draws the reader lyrically into deeper philosophical waters... I was simply carried along by the authors'' sense of awe, and their quiet belief that our lives can be enriched through a deeper connection with nature.'' 4*BBC WildlifeSkimming stones teaches you how to get back to nature and:*Skim a stone*Find a fossil*Forage for food*Make a kite*Carve an elder whistle*Track an animal*Build a den*Light a fire*Build an igloo*Catch a fish*Dam a stream*Walk in the wild

DKK 119.00
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The Haunting - Alan Titchmarsh - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

The Haunting - Alan Titchmarsh - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

''A perfect love story'' - Katie Fforde How can the mysterious disappearance of Anne Flint and the drowning of a young girl in a chalk stream in 1816 possibly affect the life of schoolteacher Harry Flint some two centuries later?With a failed marriage and no job, Harry begins to research his ancestors. The deeper he digs, the more he realises that the past is closer than he had ever imagined, that people are not what they seem and that the past is no more predictable than the future . . . The Haunting is a story of love, betrayal and intrigue from bestselling novelist and national treasure Alan Titchmarsh. READERS ARE LOVING THE HAUNTING : ''Oh, what a wonderful story. Do read this book, it will not disappoint'' - 5 STARS ''Such a fantastic story. I couldn''t put it down'' - 5 STARS ''Alan''s best book to date'' - 5 STARS ''A great, fascinating read'' - 5 STARS ''MORE please Alan. What a talented writer you are'' - 5 STARS

DKK 126.00
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The Private Lives of the Tudors - Tracy Borman - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

The Private Lives of the Tudors - Tracy Borman - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

A BEHIND THE SCENES GLIMPSE INTO THE LIVES OF HENRY VIII, ANNE BOLEYN, ELIZABETH I AND MORE: PERFECT FOR FANS OF WOLF HALL Readers LOVE The Private Lives of the Tudors: '' A truly informative and thoroughly enjoyable read.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''It was an absolutely delight, and I read it in record time'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I found this book riveting and took it on holiday!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ---- ''I do not live in a corner. A thousand eyes see all I do.'' Elizabeth I The Tudor monarchs were constantly surrounded by an army of attendants, courtiers and ministers. Even in their most private moments, they were accompanied by a servant specifically appointed for the task. A groom of the stool would stand patiently by as Henry VIII performed his daily purges, and when Elizabeth I retired for the evening, one of her female servants would sleep at the end of her bed.These attendants knew the truth behind the glamorous exterior. They saw the tears shed by Henry VII upon the death of his son Arthur. They knew the tragic secret behind ''Bloody'' Mary''s phantom pregnancies. And they saw the ''crooked carcass'' beneath Elizabeth I''s carefully applied makeup, gowns and accessories.It is the accounts of these eyewitnesses, as well as a rich array of other contemporary sources that historian Tracy Borman has examined more closely than ever before. With new insights and discoveries, and in the same way that she brilliantly illuminated the real Thomas Cromwell - The Private Life of the Tudors will reveal previously unexamined details about the characters we think we know so well.---- Critical acclaim for The Private Lives of the Tudors: ''Borman approaches her topic with huge enthusiasm and a keen eye for entertaining...this is a very human story of a remarkable family, full of vignettes that sit long in the mind.'' Dan Jones, The Sunday Times '' Tracy Borman''s eye for detail is impressive; the book is packed with fascinating courtly minutiae... this is a wonderful book.'' The Times ''Borman is an authoritative and engaging writer, good at prising out those humanising details that make the past alive to us.'' The Observer ''Fascinating, detailed account of the everyday reality of the royals... This is a book of rich scholarship.'' Daily Mail ''Tracy Borman''s passion for the Tudor period shines forth from the pages of this fascinatingly detailed book, which vividly illuminates what went on behind the scenes at the Tudor court.'' Alison Weir

DKK 152.00
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Prince - Rory Clements - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

Prince - Rory Clements - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

*****Part of the bestselling John Shakespeare series of Tudor spy thrillers from Rory Clements, winner of the Ellis Peters Historical Fiction Award***** ''[Clements] does for Elizabeth''s reign what CJ Sansom does for Henry VIII''s'' Sunday Times **********Spring 1593. England is a powder keg of rumour and fear. Plague rages, famine is rife, the ageing Queen''s couriers scheme: Elizabeth''s Golden Age is truly tarnished. Meanwhile Spain watches and waits - and plots.Into this turmoil a small cart clatters through the streets of London, carrying a deadly load. It is the first in a wave of horrific bombing attacks on the Dutch immigrant community that will change John Shakespeare''s life for ever.Driven on by cold rage, Shakespeare''s investigations will take him from magnificent royal horseraces to the opulent chambers of Black Luce''s brothel, from the theatrical underworld of Marlowe and Kyd to the pain-wracked torture cells of priest-hunter Richard Topcliffe, and from the elegant offices of master tactician Robert Cecil to the splintering timbers of an explosive encounter at sea.As Shakespeare delves ever deeper, he uncovers intricate layers of mystery and deception that threaten the heart not only of the realm, but of all that he holds dear.

DKK 120.00
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Howards End - E M Forster - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

Howards End - E M Forster - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

A stunning new edition of Forster''s beloved classic novel, w ith a new introduction by David Nicholls, bestselling author of You Are Here ''A social comedy, often delightful . . . with energy, curiosity and wit'' DAVID NICHOLLS ''Forster''s masterpiece'' THE TIMES ''The present flowed by them like a stream. The tree rustled. It had made music before they were born, and would continue after their deaths, but its song was of the moment.'' Howards End, the country home of the Wilcoxes, overlooks a fertile garden and a meadow beyond, the boundary marked by a majestic wych-elm tree. Great red poppies bloom, cherry and plum trees flower and the scent of cut hay perfumes the air.In the spring of 1905, within those vine-covered walls, a brief romance between Helen Schlegel and Paul Wilcox brings the pragmatic, bourgeois Wilcoxes into conflict with the liberal, idealistic Schlegels. When Helen befriends Leonard Bast, a young bank clerk on the edge of ruin, a chain of events is set in motion that brings the Schlegel, Wilcox and Bast families together irrevocably, for better or for worse, and leads back, in the end, to where it all began, Howards End.

DKK 192.00
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Cast Catch Release - Marina Gibson - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

Cast Catch Release - Marina Gibson - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

''A very revealing book about life, salmon and angling. Marina''s writing is as exquisite as her casting.'' - PAUL WHITEHOUSE ''A unique and very enjoyable story, filled with simple joys and more complex challenges.'' - TRISTAN GOOLEY, author of How to Read a Tree ___________ An inspiring true story about the healing power of water from one of the world''s best known female anglers In her early twenties, drifting and directionless, Marina Gibson fled the city for the countryside, and picked up a fishing rod for the first time in years. She was returning to a childhood pursuit and a passion passed on by her mother.Fishing overtook Marina''s life as she grew enraptured by the quiet magic of angling. Whiling away hours by a Highland river or a local chalk stream, with only the ritual of casting and the music of the water for company, Marina found an escape from a failing marriage and a connection to a tradition of female anglers stretching back generations.Alongside the twists and turns of her own story, Marina traces the epic migratory journey of the Atlantic salmon and its fight for survival against the odds. Cast Catch Release is a love letter to the water, and what it means to find peace and purpose in the great outdoors.

DKK 162.00
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The Lean and Happy Home - Eva Jarlsdotter - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

The Lean and Happy Home - Eva Jarlsdotter - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

In seven simple steps...Lean removes waste: wasted money, energy, resources.Lean will give you the gift of time.Lean is a set of principles embraced by the most creative and dynamic organisations around the world, and now for the first time, Swedish social entrepreneur Eva Jarlsdotter applies them to family life.Embracing the Japanese ''stream'' technique, Eva''s seven steps show you how to systematically create and maintain order. From kaizen (continuous improvement) to kanban (visual planning), these principles will bring harmony and a sense of flow to your home. No more time wasted searching for your keys, important paperwork or your internet banking password; no more throwing away food past its sell-by date or arguing about the mess; no more feeling on the back foot all the time. This transformative book will also empower children in the household to take responsibility for their belongings and their schedules, meaning a lot less parental nagging. This modern guide will transform family life from the inside out. The time you save can be channelled into doing things you actually want to do. Be inspired by Eva''s own story, understand how Lean works and start to apply her small changes to your everyday life - you will be delighted with the results.

DKK 119.00
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The Heretics - Rory Clements - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

The Heretics - Rory Clements - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

*****Part of the bestselling John Shakespeare series of Tudor spy thrillers from Rory Clements, winner of the Ellis Peters Historical Fiction Award***** ''[Clements] does for Elizabeth''s reign what CJ Sansom does for Henry VIII''s'' Sunday Times **********England may have survived the Armada threat of 1588, but when Spanish galleys land troops in Cornwall on a lightning raid seven years later, is it a dry-run for a new invasion? Revenge for the sacking of Spanish shipping and ports? A warning shot to Drake and Hawkins? Or is there, perhaps, a more sinister motive?The Queen is speechless with rage at Spain''s temerity. Sir Robert Cecil demands answers. But as John Shakespeare tries to get a grip on events, England''s secret defences begin to unravel as one by one his network of spies is horribly murdered. But what has all this to do with Thomasyn Jade, a girl driven to the edge of madness by the foul rituals of exorcism? And what is the link to a group of priests held prisoner in the bleak confines of Wisbech Castle?From the pain-wracked torture rooms of the Inquisition in Seville to the marshy wastes of fenland, from the wild coasts of Cornwall to the sweat and sawdust of the Elizabethan playhouses, and from the condemned cell at Newgate to the devilish stench of brimstone and fear as demons are driven out by unspeakable means, THE HERETICS builds to a terrifying climax that threatens the life of the Queen herself.

DKK 119.00
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Cast Catch Release - Marina Gibson - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

Cast Catch Release - Marina Gibson - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

AS FEATURED ON ITV''S THIS MORNING, BBC RADIO 4 WOMAN''S HOUR AND BBC RADIO 2 WITH JEREMY VINE ''Marina''s writing is as exquisite as her casting.'' - PAUL WHITEHOUSE ''Unique and very enjoyable.'' - TRISTAN GOOLEY, author of How to Read a Tree ''Meditative and revelatory'' - DAILY MAIL ___________ An inspiring true story about the healing power of water from one of the world''s best known female anglers In her early twenties, drifting and directionless, Marina Gibson fled the city for the countryside, and picked up a fishing rod for the first time in years. She was returning to a childhood pursuit and a passion passed on by her mother.Fishing overtook Marina''s life as she grew enraptured by the quiet magic of angling. Whiling away hours by a Highland river or a local chalk stream, with only the ritual of casting and the music of the water for company, Marina found an escape from a failing marriage and a connection to a tradition of female anglers stretching back generations.Alongside the twists and turns of her own story, Marina traces the epic migratory journey of the Atlantic salmon and its fight for survival against the odds. Cast Catch Release is a love letter to the water, and what it means to find peace and purpose in the great outdoors.

DKK 127.00
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Cast Catch Release - Marina Gibson - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

Cast Catch Release - Marina Gibson - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

AS FEATURED ON ITV''S THIS MORNING, BBC RADIO 4 WOMAN''S HOUR AND BBC RADIO 2 WITH JEREMY VINE ''Marina''s writing is as exquisite as her casting.'' - PAUL WHITEHOUSE ''Unique and very enjoyable.'' - TRISTAN GOOLEY, author of How to Read a Tree ''Meditative and revelatory'' - DAILY MAIL ___________ An inspiring true story about the healing power of water from one of the world''s best known female anglers In her early twenties, drifting and directionless, Marina Gibson fled the city for the countryside, and picked up a fishing rod for the first time in years. She was returning to a childhood pursuit and a passion passed on by her mother.Fishing overtook Marina''s life as she grew enraptured by the quiet magic of angling. Whiling away hours by a Highland river or a local chalk stream, with only the ritual of casting and the music of the water for company, Marina found an escape from a failing marriage and a connection to a tradition of female anglers stretching back generations.Alongside the twists and turns of her own story, Marina traces the epic migratory journey of the Atlantic salmon and its fight for survival against the odds. Cast Catch Release is a love letter to the water, and what it means to find peace and purpose in the great outdoors.

DKK 192.00
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Everything is Spiritual - Rob Bell - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

Everything is Spiritual - Rob Bell - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

In Everything is Spiritual, the author Rob Bell explores how ideas about creation, love and connection shaped him and how they shape every one of us. Bell observes that more than anything, people want to understand their purpose here on earth. And when you embrace who and where you come from, including your wounds, your pains and your regrets, you will discover that lurking there in the mess of life is an invitation to expand - just as the universe has been expanding for 13 billion years. Written in a lyrical, almost stream of consciousness style this wide-ranging book shares stories from Bell''s life to illuminate lessons about the world around you to help you find purpose, meaning and connection. ''Rob Bell might have left the church, but he will always be my minister - in the purest and most uncorrupted sense of that word. Nobody else can take ancient teachings and modern science, and blend them together into wisdom that makes sense to me, and heals me. Rob''s unorthodox and bold thinking stirs my intellect, comforts my heart and makes me believe that - within all the frightening chaos of the unknowable universe - I still have a sacred place. His work is a sacred gift to a troubled world.'' - Elizabeth Gilbert, New York Times bestselling author of Big Magic

DKK 127.00
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