Book Shopping Today (2011 edition)

Misfit · Post by **Misfit** » Tue June 21st, 2011, 4:16 pm

It was all of $.99 on the kindle and my curiosity got the best of me

What if the famous, larger-than-life King Henry VIII didn't die, but was sent into secret exile? What if he escaped back to England, only to be captured by his brilliant daughter Queen Elizabeth, who must decide what to do with her dangerous father, the rightful King?THE VIRGIN KING begins seventeen years after King Henry VIIIs secret exile, just as he is preparing to send his bastard son William off to England. Faced with what appears to be their final moments together on a deserted island off the coast of Spain, Henry tells William the truth about his exploits as King. What follows is a lively and entertaining narrative that will also give the reader a feel for the paradoxical world in which they are about to enter. One that, in addition to its many colorful characters and surreal backdrop, is truly brought to life as it is seen through the eyes of William, a completely unadulterated knave whose entire worldview was shaped by the vainglorious and half-mad King.-Set in one of the most dazzling and exciting periods in England's history, THE VIRGIN KING is a high-flying tale that will entertain the reader with each page. It is in no way an esoteric work. It is an ambitious novel written about two legendary figures, and although it portrays an intimate and scandalous portrait of Elizabeth, it is one that is consistent with historical data and the spirit of the times. -Visit Joe's blog at: http://www.BaldPunk.com - NYC Paranormal Stories and Photos

LoobyG · Post by **LoobyG** » Wed June 22nd, 2011, 9:47 am

Oh dear Misfit...I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this one hehehe

Misfit · Post by **Misfit** » Wed June 22nd, 2011, 12:05 pm

[quote=""LoobyG""]Oh dear Misfit...I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this one hehehe

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You shoud see Jemidar's updates at Goodreads on the Jane Gray alternate history she's reading. That one's around $7, but I might have to cave.

SonjaMarie · Post by **SonjaMarie** » Wed June 22nd, 2011, 5:53 pm

[quote=""Misfit""]

You shoud see Jemidar's updates at Goodreads on the Jane Gray alternate history she's reading. That one's around $7, but I might have to cave.[/quote]

Oh man, what is that one called?!

SM

Misfit · Post by **Misfit** » Wed June 22nd, 2011, 6:07 pm

[quote=""SonjaMarie""]Oh man, what is that one called?!

SM[/quote]

Queen Of Misfortune by Peter Carroll

SonjaMarie · Post by **SonjaMarie** » Wed June 22nd, 2011, 6:08 pm

[quote=""Misfit""]Queen Of Misfortune by Peter Carroll[/quote]

Oh...rolls eyes....that one, I will not be reading anything that thinks that Jane had a sexual relationship with her teacher. Gag!

SM

SonjaMarie · Post by **SonjaMarie** » Thu June 23rd, 2011, 4:54 am

Curse of the Narrows: The Halifax Disaster of 1917 - Laura M. Mac Donald
And the Bride Wore....: Story of the White Wedding - Ann Monsarrat
Book of the Courtesans - Susan Griffin
The Treasures of Luxor and the Valley of the Kings (Rizzoli Art Guide) - Kent Weeks

SM

boswellbaxter · Post by **boswellbaxter** » Thu June 23rd, 2011, 12:32 pm

[quote=""SonjaMarie""]Oh...rolls eyes....that one, I will not be reading anything that thinks that Jane had a sexual relationship with her teacher. Gag!

SM[/quote]

Don't you at least want to find out how

SonjaMarie · Post by **SonjaMarie** » Fri June 24th, 2011, 3:52 am

The Treasure Houses of Britain: 500 Years of Private Patronage and Art Collecting by Gervase Jackson-Stops

SM

SonjaMarie · Post by **SonjaMarie** » Sat June 25th, 2011, 3:13 am

The Grand Tour in the Eighteenth Century: The British Abroad by Jeremy Black
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton - haven't read this for almost 20 something years ago or so.

SM