Catherine mathis (14 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. An heir to the throne, a gorgeous blonde lady-in-waiting, the king's trusted advisor. When a father and son don't understand each other, the son pays an outrageous price.   Love, jealousy, loyalty, and revenge roil the court of 14th century Portugal.   In this engrossing launch to the Queens of Portugal trilogy, Catherine Mathis gives a fresh take on the tale of Pedro and Inês, Portugal's real-life Romeo and Juliet. Pedro's father would not have been king if not for his trusted advisor, Gonçalves. Once king, he wants no part in neighboring Castile's royal convulsions though his son, Pedro, befriends powerful Castilians.   The all-consuming drive of the king is to ensure his line rules Portugal for centuries to come. He needs legitimate, strong heirs. The Infante Pedro loves a woman not deemed worthy to wear the crown as queen. Between father and son is Gonçalves, the king's powerful, unquestioned counselor who is mentor to the son. Both Gonçalves and Pedro seek the attention of Inês.   There is a horrific cost to winning the love of Inês. She will not release her grip on Pedro until he keeps the two sworn oaths he made to her. Can Pedro do the impossible to satisfy Inês?   Inês is based on real people and events exploring a cultural touchstone of Portuguese history.&nbsp.…

paperback. Zustand: Fine.

paperback. Zustand: Very Good.

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Cover and edges may have some wear.

paperback. Zustand: Fine.

PAP. Zustand: Used - Very Good. Used - Like New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: Used - Very Good. Used - Like New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New. In English. Nacaytuna, Dwight (illustrator).

Zustand: New.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 360 pages. 9.00x6.00x9.00 inches. In Stock.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A queen's ambition. A kingdom on the edge. One woman's hunger for power will set Portugal ablazeunless she's devoured first.A queen's ambition. A kingdom on the edge. One woman's hunger for power will set Portugal ablazeunless she's devoured first.Portugal, 1367. The court is a powder keg, and Leonor Teles de Meneses is the spark. Born noble, married off for duty, Leonor aches for morefreedom, passion, a place at the heart of power. Her wit is sharp, her enemies sharper. Her king He's both lover and battleground.As the crown changes heads and alliances shift like sand, Leonor fights for a voice in a world that wants her silent. She's hemmed in by jealous sisters, a mother-in-law from hell, and a husband who'd rather write poetry than rule. But when the king's eye lands on her, the stakes soar. Now, every whispered rumor, every stolen glance, every calculated risk could mean everythingor nothing.Palace intrigue, forbidden love, and betrayal pulse through every corridor. In this world, trust is a luxury, and secrets are currency. Leonor's choices will tip the scales of dynastic conflict and decide the fate of a kingdom hungry for an heir.If you crave the courtly drama and rich detail, get ready to lose yourself in a tale of ambition, desire, and survivalwhere every move could be your last. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A child who discovers that there are two of her, and shes trying to find where the other her is living. After much discovery, shes happy to have found a pleasant surprise living closer than shed ever imagine. Nacaytuna, Dwight (illustrator).

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An heir to the throne, a gorgeous blonde lady-in-waiting, the king's trusted advisor. When a father and son don't understand each other, the son pays an outrageous price. Love, jealousy, loyalty, and revenge roil the court of 14thcentury Portugal. In this engrossing launch to the Queens of Portugal trilogy, Catherine Mathis gives a fresh take on the tale of Pedro and Inês, Portugal's real-life Romeo and Juliet. Pedro's father would not have been king if not for his trusted advisor, Gonçalves. Once king, he wants no part in neighboring Castile's royal convulsions though his son, Pedro, befriends powerful Castilians. The all-consuming drive of the king is to ensure his line rules Portugal for centuries to come. He needs legitimate, strong heirs. The Infante Pedro loves a woman not deemed worthy to wear the crown as queen. Between father and son is Gonçalves, the king's powerful, unquestioned counselor who is mentor to the son. Both Gonçalves and Pedro seek the attention of Inês. There is a horrific cost to winning the love of Inês. She will not release her grip on Pedro until he keeps the two sworn oaths he made to her. Can Pedro do the impossible to satisfy Inês Inêsis based on real people and events exploring a cultural touchstone of Portuguese history.…

Zustand: New. KlappentextrnrnA child who discovers that there are two of her, and shes trying to find where the other her is living. After much discovery, shes happy to have found a pleasant surprise living closer than shed ever imagine. Nacaytuna, Dwight (illustrator).