Rypma judith (8 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. When a young Prussian princess is summoned to the Russian empress's court as a potential bride, she has no idea her life will yield heartache, danger, intrigue, and endless power struggles. Meanwhile, a 21st-century American teen visiting St. Petersburg is inexplicably catapulted back to the 18th century. Lost and bewildered, she emerges as a maid of honor to the future Catherine the Great. As Catherine struggles with an unbearable royal marriage and fights despair, her new lady Maria falls in love while struggling to keep her identity and 21st-century worldview a secret. Neither feels safe in the glittering, treacherous, and lust-filled world of imperial Russia. In chapters that alternate their points of view, "In the Shadows" is a meticulously researched tale of romance, friendship, pageantry, spies, and deceit that explores the early years of the world's greatest stateswoman. REVIEWS This meticulously researched, accurate account of life at the Russian Imperial Court in the 18th century serves as a model of what a historical novel should be. Rypma's familiarity with life leading up to and including the beginning of the reign of Catherine the Great shines through on every page. An engaging way to introduce readers to this complicated and treacherous history, as well as a mini "refresher course" for experts in the field. Even though I must have taught this very history for over 40 years, I couldn't wait to turn the page to see what happens next. Dr. Edward Alan Cole Professor Emeritus of Russian Intellectual History With her latest novel, Rypma lets us time travel with her intrepid heroine back to Imperial Russia as an insider during the early reign of Catherine II as she transforms into "the Great." Characters come alive on every page as they weave their way through the intrigues, romances, and misadventures while the court travels from palace to palace. In inexperienced hands, the historical details that make up the novel's foundation could potentially bore readers; on the contrary, Rypma's background as a renowned scholar of Russian literature; a poet and novelist of note; and a former travel journalist add to the sparkle of prose-not unlike the many jewels that adorn her heroine. Vivid characterization, expert plotting, and accessible writing make this novel a pleasure to read. I cannot wait for the sequel. Dr. Christine A. Rydel Prof. of Russian Language & Literature, retired Editor, Ardis Publishers This fascinating look at 18th-century Russia through the eyes of two charming protagonists is an elegantly written novel that offers a fresh look at two nations. The author's passion for Russian culture and her careful, thorough research provide a thought-provoking alternative to the destructive tendency to cancel otherness in today's political climate. Above all, it is a book that takes seriously the history of a country outside Rypma's own culture. It is a book written with love-and a book meant to be loved. Prof. Svetlana Shimberg Leningrad State University.…

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Is the old woman living across the street a witch, a murderess, or just an eccentric neighbor obsessed with flowers Although Marigold gets the opportunity to discover the truth when she ends up as the neighbor's gardening assistant, she remains consumed with keeping her own secrets, such as the one about her mother's mental illness. This middle grade novel reinforces the idea that sometimes friendships and understanding bloom in unexpected ways and places.'REVIEW: 'Marigold doesn't want to talk about her mother's mental illness. And why would she The adults in her life and even some of her friends avoid the topic. This novel reveals the all-too-familiar convoluted path young people often must take in a society that would rather hide the realities of mental illness than discuss them openly. Fortunately for Marigold, understanding and support blossom when the weeds hiding the truth are yanked away.' ---Journalist Sue McMillin, 'The Denver Post'ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Judith Rypma is the author of the young adult novel, 'The Amber Beads' (historical time travel set in 1917 Russia released by Black Opal Books) and 'Rocks in My Head: Poetry for Young People About Rocks, Minerals, and Crystals.' She has also published nine books of (adult) poetry. After experiencing and observing 'way too many' cases of young people forced to deal with the heartache of having a parent who suffers from an emotional illness, she has become a champion of mental health awareness. Most of her career has been devoted to teaching youth literature at Western Michigan University.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Summoned to compete in a royal bridal contest, Tatiana has no desire to win. Nonetheless, she ends up far from home as a newlywed with an unfriendly new stepdaughter named Snow. Although it quickly becomes apparent that Snow detests her stepmother, how far will she actually go to get rid of her Fortunately, Tatiana has made an unexpected friend and ally: the witch Baba Yaga, whose hut on chicken legs contains plenty of magic. And the newly crowned Princess Tatiana needs all the help she can get as she attempts to befriend Snow, evades brushes with death, embarks on a quest for love, and ultimately undertakes a long forest hunt for the girl who hates her. Will Tatiana find her happily-ever-after ending-or even survive.…

Zustand: New.

Zustand: New. KlappentextIs the old woman living across the street a witch, a murderess, or just an eccentric neighbor obsessed with flowers? Although Marigold gets the opportunity to discover the truth when she ends up as the neighbor s gardening ass.