[quote=""Tanzanite""]The Purple Shroud by Stella Duffy. UK release July 5, 2012.
In THEODORA, Stella Duffy brought to life the dramatic and compelling true story of a woman who rose from near-slavery to become Empress of Byzantine Rome. Charming, charismatic and heroic, Theodora had to rely on her wit and talent as well as her beauty to survive. At the end of the novel, she has risen to the impossible heights of Empress. In this stunning and compelling sequel, Stella Duffy continues Theodora's extraordinary story - bringing to life a fascinating and dangerous world in all its rich and splendid power.[/quote]
Great! I was wondering why the first one was so short!
SM
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The Purple Shroud by Stella Duffy. US release September 25, 2012 (reposted with cover and US release date).
Theodora: Actress, Empress, Whore, Stella Duffys chronicle of this amazing womans early years, delighted readers with its exquisite blend of historical detail and vivid storytelling. Now, The Purple Shroud chronicles Theodora at the height of her power, bringing the ancient world alive in another unforgettable, epic saga.
Justinian and Theodora are now emperor and empress, but ruling the Roman Empire is no easy task. The empires borders are subject to constant attack; unrest within cities erupts in riots, killing tens of thousands. In the aftermath, Theodora guides Justinian to regain the peoples favor and realizes that being the Augusta of Rome is just another theatrical rolebut one she was born to play
Theodora: Actress, Empress, Whore, Stella Duffys chronicle of this amazing womans early years, delighted readers with its exquisite blend of historical detail and vivid storytelling. Now, The Purple Shroud chronicles Theodora at the height of her power, bringing the ancient world alive in another unforgettable, epic saga.
Justinian and Theodora are now emperor and empress, but ruling the Roman Empire is no easy task. The empires borders are subject to constant attack; unrest within cities erupts in riots, killing tens of thousands. In the aftermath, Theodora guides Justinian to regain the peoples favor and realizes that being the Augusta of Rome is just another theatrical rolebut one she was born to play
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I, Jane by Diane Haeger. US and UK release September 4, 2012.
From the author of The Queens Rival comes the story of Jane Seymour, King Henry VIIIs third wife and mother of his only male heir.
Jane Seymour of Wiltshire is not meant to go to Courtnot a child like her, with her lack of beauty and no title. But family connections are enough to have her named to the bridal retinue of Mary Tudor. At the French Court, the plain and docile Jane meets the girl who will grow into her rival: the already charismatic and conniving Anne Boleyn. Years later, when Jane is called to serve Katherine of Aragon, who is fighting for her life as Queen in the face of Anne Boleyns open seduction of King Henry VIII, Jane will learn the value of loyalty and honesty, while holding fast to her convictions. And it is her unblemished soul that will slowly rise above the chaosand turn a kings head...
From the author of The Queens Rival comes the story of Jane Seymour, King Henry VIIIs third wife and mother of his only male heir.
Jane Seymour of Wiltshire is not meant to go to Courtnot a child like her, with her lack of beauty and no title. But family connections are enough to have her named to the bridal retinue of Mary Tudor. At the French Court, the plain and docile Jane meets the girl who will grow into her rival: the already charismatic and conniving Anne Boleyn. Years later, when Jane is called to serve Katherine of Aragon, who is fighting for her life as Queen in the face of Anne Boleyns open seduction of King Henry VIII, Jane will learn the value of loyalty and honesty, while holding fast to her convictions. And it is her unblemished soul that will slowly rise above the chaosand turn a kings head...
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Royal Romances by Leslie Carroll. Non-fiction. US and UK release November 6, 2012.
The reigning queen of royal history returns with a scintillating look at love and passion among Europes nobility.
Elegant palaces, dazzling power plays, shimmering jewels, and the grandest of all-or-nothing gamblesnothing can top real-life love among the royalty. From Louis XIVs defiance of Church law to acknowledge his mistress Madame de Maintenon as his wife, through to Prince Williams and Kate Middletons newly wedded bliss, Royal Romances covers five scandalous, seductive centuries of all-for-love royal desire.
The reigning queen of royal history returns with a scintillating look at love and passion among Europes nobility.
Elegant palaces, dazzling power plays, shimmering jewels, and the grandest of all-or-nothing gamblesnothing can top real-life love among the royalty. From Louis XIVs defiance of Church law to acknowledge his mistress Madame de Maintenon as his wife, through to Prince Williams and Kate Middletons newly wedded bliss, Royal Romances covers five scandalous, seductive centuries of all-for-love royal desire.
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The Mirrored World by Debra Dean. US and UK release August 28, 2012.
The bestselling author of the critically acclaimed The Madonnas of Leningrad, returns with a breathtaking historical novel, set against the unparalleled extravagance and artifice of the royal court in eighteenth century St. Petersburg-a world of ice palaces, glittering opera, and lavish balls-that imaginatively reconstructs the life of one of Russia's most revered and mysterious holy figures, St. Xenia
Born to a Russian family of lower nobility, Xenia is a passionate and tender dreamer who cares little for social conventions. A free spirit, she unexpectedly falls in love with the dashing Andrei, a handsome soldier with the Imperial choir. Though husband and wife are devoted to each other, their perfect happiness is overshadowed by the petty demands of life at the royal court, and by Xenias growing obsession to have a childa desperate need that is at last fulfilled with the birth of a daughter.
Yet Xenia is far from content. Fearful for her family, she is certain that tragedy will strikea terrible prediction that comes true. Shattered, the sensitive twenty-six-year-old woman withdraws into grief, undergoing a profound transformation that radically alters the course of her life. Turning away from family and friends, she begins giving away all of her money and possessions to the poor. Then, one day, she mysteriously vanishes.
Years later, dressed in the tatters of her husbands military uniform and answering only to his name, Xenia is discovered tending the paupers of St. Petersburgs slums. Revered as a soothsayer and blessed healer to the downtrodden, she is feared by the royal court and its new empress, Catherine, who see her deeds as a rebuke to their lavish excesses.
An evocative, elegantly written tale of love, madness, and devotion, The Mirrored World is a moving novel of a remarkable woman and her intriguing and inspiring legacy.
The bestselling author of the critically acclaimed The Madonnas of Leningrad, returns with a breathtaking historical novel, set against the unparalleled extravagance and artifice of the royal court in eighteenth century St. Petersburg-a world of ice palaces, glittering opera, and lavish balls-that imaginatively reconstructs the life of one of Russia's most revered and mysterious holy figures, St. Xenia
Born to a Russian family of lower nobility, Xenia is a passionate and tender dreamer who cares little for social conventions. A free spirit, she unexpectedly falls in love with the dashing Andrei, a handsome soldier with the Imperial choir. Though husband and wife are devoted to each other, their perfect happiness is overshadowed by the petty demands of life at the royal court, and by Xenias growing obsession to have a childa desperate need that is at last fulfilled with the birth of a daughter.
Yet Xenia is far from content. Fearful for her family, she is certain that tragedy will strikea terrible prediction that comes true. Shattered, the sensitive twenty-six-year-old woman withdraws into grief, undergoing a profound transformation that radically alters the course of her life. Turning away from family and friends, she begins giving away all of her money and possessions to the poor. Then, one day, she mysteriously vanishes.
Years later, dressed in the tatters of her husbands military uniform and answering only to his name, Xenia is discovered tending the paupers of St. Petersburgs slums. Revered as a soothsayer and blessed healer to the downtrodden, she is feared by the royal court and its new empress, Catherine, who see her deeds as a rebuke to their lavish excesses.
An evocative, elegantly written tale of love, madness, and devotion, The Mirrored World is a moving novel of a remarkable woman and her intriguing and inspiring legacy.
Voice of the Falconer
Hurray, confirmation from David Blixt that Voice of the Falconer (sequel to Master of Verona) will be available in Kindle format from April 23.
He doesn't say when (if?) it will be released in book form.
http://themasterofverona.typepad.com/th ... cover.html
He doesn't say when (if?) it will be released in book form.
http://themasterofverona.typepad.com/th ... cover.html
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[quote=""Tanzanite""]The Tudor Deception by Christopher Gortner. UK release November 8, 2012.[/quote]
I checked in with my UK publisher on this, as I had no idea it had been scheduled. I just turned in the revised ms. to St Martin's Press here in the US, so it looks as though Tudor Deception will most likely not be published on this date. Both houses are aiming for early 2013, as St Martin's Press still has to approve the revised version; cover art has to be done; etc.
Meanwhile, I'm writing the Borgia book . . .
I checked in with my UK publisher on this, as I had no idea it had been scheduled. I just turned in the revised ms. to St Martin's Press here in the US, so it looks as though Tudor Deception will most likely not be published on this date. Both houses are aiming for early 2013, as St Martin's Press still has to approve the revised version; cover art has to be done; etc.
Meanwhile, I'm writing the Borgia book . . .
THE QUEEN'S VOW available on June 12, 2012!
THE TUDOR SECRET, Book I in the Elizabeth I Spymaster Chronicles
THE CONFESSIONS OF CATHERINE DE MEDICI
THE LAST QUEEN
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THE TUDOR SECRET, Book I in the Elizabeth I Spymaster Chronicles
THE CONFESSIONS OF CATHERINE DE MEDICI
THE LAST QUEEN
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[quote=""Brenna""]I got really excited when I read the description of The Needle in Bloody until I realized it was by the same author who wrote Sins of the House of Borgia. Eeek. Could barely stand the first one, bummed because I'll likely never read this one.[/quote]
I always give authors a second chance ...I mean we all have off days and maybe authors have off books.....Like Kate Morton I didn't like 'The Distant Hours' but I have bought 'The Forgotten Garden.' I have it on my very large TBR list which is growing weekly...At last count I think I will be 110 when I finally get through my TBR list
Bec
I always give authors a second chance ...I mean we all have off days and maybe authors have off books.....Like Kate Morton I didn't like 'The Distant Hours' but I have bought 'The Forgotten Garden.' I have it on my very large TBR list which is growing weekly...At last count I think I will be 110 when I finally get through my TBR list
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[quote=""Brenna""]I got really excited when I read the description of The Needle in Bloody until I realized it was by the same author who wrote Sins of the House of Borgia. Eeek. Could barely stand the first one, bummed because I'll likely never read this one.[/quote]
I read Needle in the Blood several years ago and had to order it through the Book Depository because it was not available in the US. It was the book of the month at this site in February, 2009. Back then I wrote: "I did like the exposition of the plot, but I thought the book got weaker as it went on. I did like the Bayeux Tapestry part, but the romance (actually the lust) of Odo and Gytha bored me. I wanted to know more about the embroiderers and was upset when their stories were put on the back burner. There was way too much of Odo and Gytha rolling around in bed and not enough substance to their romance. I didn't dislike the book, but I was somewhat disappointed."
I read Needle in the Blood several years ago and had to order it through the Book Depository because it was not available in the US. It was the book of the month at this site in February, 2009. Back then I wrote: "I did like the exposition of the plot, but I thought the book got weaker as it went on. I did like the Bayeux Tapestry part, but the romance (actually the lust) of Odo and Gytha bored me. I wanted to know more about the embroiderers and was upset when their stories were put on the back burner. There was way too much of Odo and Gytha rolling around in bed and not enough substance to their romance. I didn't dislike the book, but I was somewhat disappointed."
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