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Author : Michael Ennis
Publisher : Onyx Books
ISBN 13 : 9780451404282
Total Pages : 584 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (42 download)
Download or read book Duchess of Milan written by Michael Ennis and published by Onyx Books. This book was released on 1993 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two young women in the warring states of Italy seek to control their destinies in a world shaped by men
Author : Courtney Milan
Publisher : Courtney Milan
ISBN 13 : 1937248097
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (372 download)
Download or read book The Duchess War written by Courtney Milan and published by Courtney Milan. This book was released on 2012-12-07 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Miss Minerva Lane is a quiet, bespectacled wallflower, and she wants to keep it that way. After all, the last time she was the center of attention, it ended badly--so badly that she changed her name to escape her scandalous past. Wallflowers may not be the prettiest of blooms, but at least they don't get trampled. So when a handsome duke comes to town, the last thing she wants is his attention. But that is precisely what she gets. Because Robert Blaisdell, the Duke of Clermont, is not fooled. When Minnie figures out what he's up to, he realizes there is more to her than her spectacles and her quiet ways. And he's determined to lay her every secret bare before she can discover his. But this time, one shy miss may prove to be more than his match... The books in the Brothers Sinister series: ½. The Governess Affair (free prequel novella) 1. The Duchess War 1½. A Kiss for Midwinter (a companion novella to The Duchess War) 2. The Heiress Effect 3. The Countess Conspiracy 4. The Suffragette Scandal 4½. Talk Sweetly to Me
Author : Julia Mary Cartwright Ady
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781016520331
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (23 download)
Download or read book Christina of Denmark, Duchess of Milan and Lorraine, 1522-1590 written by Julia Mary Cartwright Ady and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2022-10-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : John Webster
Publisher : Manchester University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780719043574
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (435 download)
Download or read book The Duchess of Malfi written by John Webster and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 1997-06-15 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More widely studied and more frequently performed than ever before, John Webster's The Duchess of Malfi is here presented in an accessible and thoroughly up-to-date edition. Based on the Revels Plays text, the notes have been augmented to cast further light both on Webster's amazing dialogue and on the stage action. An entirely new introduction sets the tragedy in the context of pre-Civil War England and gives a revealing view of its imagery and dramatic action. From its well-documented early performances to the two productions seen in the West End of London in the 1995-96 season, a stage history gives an account of the play in performance. Students, actors, directors and theatre-goers will all find here a reappraisal of Webster's artistry in the greatest age of English theatre, which highlights why it has lived on stage with renewed force in the last decades of the twentieth century.
Author : Ippolita Maria Sforza
Publisher : Iter Press
ISBN 13 : 9780866985741
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (857 download)
Download or read book Duchess and Hostage in Renaissance Naples written by Ippolita Maria Sforza and published by Iter Press. This book was released on 2017-07-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume presents in translation 100 previously unknown letters of Ippolita Maria Sforza (1445–1488), daughter of the Duke of Milan, who was sent at age twenty to marry the son of the infamously brutal King Ferrante of Naples. Sforza’s letters display the adroit diplomacy she used to strengthen the alliance between Milan and Naples, then the two most powerful states in Italy, amid such grave crises as her brother’s assassination in Milan and the Turkish invasion of Otranto. Still, Ippolita lived as a hostage at the Neapolitan court, subject not only to the threat of foreign invasion but also to her husband’s well-known sexual adventures and her father-in-law’s ruthlessness. Soon after Ippolita’s mysterious death in 1488, the fraught Naples-Milan alliance collapsed.
Author : Jeryldene M. Wood
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476680477
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)
Download or read book Ippolita Maria Sforza written by Jeryldene M. Wood and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2020-06-26 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In April 1455, ten-year-old Ippolita Maria Sforza, a daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Milan, was betrothed to the seven-year-old crown prince of the Kingdom of Naples as a symbol of peace and reconciliation between the two rival states. This first full-scale biography of Ippolita Maria follows her life as it unfolds at the rival courts of Milan and Naples amid a cast of characters whose political intrigues too often provoked assassinations, insurrections, and wars. She was conscious of her duty to preserve peace despite the strains created by her husband's arrogance, her father-in-law's duplicity, and her Milanese brothers' contentiousness. The duchess's intelligence and charm calmed the habitual discord between her families, and in time, her diplomatic savvy and her great friendship with Lorenzo de' Medici of Florence made her a key player in the volatile politics of the peninsula for almost 20 years. Drawing on her letters and contemporary chronicles, memoirs, and texts, this biography offers a rare look into the private life of a Renaissance woman who attempted to preserve a sense of self while coping with a tempestuous marriage, dutifully giving birth to three children, and supervising a large household under trying political circumstances.
Author : Courtney Milan
Publisher : Courtney Milan
ISBN 13 : 1937248062
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (372 download)
Download or read book The Governess Affair written by Courtney Milan and published by Courtney Milan. This book was released on 2012-04-21 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The start of a critically acclaimed historical romance series by New York Times bestselling author Courtney Milan... Hugo Marshall earned the nickname "the Wolf of Clermont" for his ruthless ambition--a characteristic that has served him well, elevating the coal miner's son to the right hand man of a duke. When he's ordered to get rid of a pestering governess by fair means or foul, it's just another day at work. But after everything Miss Serena Barton has been through at the hands of his employer, she is determined to make him pay. She won't let anyone stop her--not even the man that all of London fears. They might call Hugo Marshall the Wolf of Clermont, but even wolves can be brought to heel... The books in the Brothers Sinister series: ½. The Governess Affair (free prequel novella) 1. The Duchess War 1½. A Kiss for Midwinter (a companion novella to The Duchess War) 2. The Heiress Effect 3. The Countess Conspiracy 4. The Suffragette Scandal 4½. Talk Sweetly to Me
Author : Julia Mary Cartwright Ady
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 624 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)
Download or read book Christina of Denmark, Duchess of Milan and Lorraine, 1522-1590 written by Julia Mary Cartwright Ady and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : E.L. Konigsburg
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1442439726
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (424 download)
Download or read book The Second Mrs. Gioconda written by E.L. Konigsburg and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-06-28 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why did Leonardo da Vinci lavish three years on painting the second wife of an unimportant merchant when all the nobles of Europe were begging for a portrait by his hand? In E. L. Konigsburg's intriguing novel, the answer lies with the complex relationship between the genius, his morally questionable young apprentice, and a young duchess whose plain features belie the sensitivity of her soul.
Author : Julia Cartwright
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 566 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)
Download or read book Christina of Denmark, Duchess of Milan and Lorraine, 1522-1590 written by Julia Cartwright and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-27 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Julia Cartwright's 'Christina of Denmark, Duchess of Milan and Lorraine, 1522-1590' provides a meticulously researched account of the life of Christina of Denmark, a prominent figure in European history during the Renaissance period. Cartwright's writing style is both informative and engaging, offering readers a deep insight into the political and social dynamics of the time. Through detailed descriptions and analysis, Cartwright delves into the complex life of Christina, shedding light on her relationships with key figures such as Catherine de' Medici and Mary, Queen of Scots. The book also explores Christina's influence on the cultural and political landscape of the regions she governed. Cartwright's scholarly approach and attention to historical detail make this biography a valuable resource for anyone interested in Renaissance history and women's roles in politics. Julia Cartwright's expertise in Renaissance studies and her dedication to uncovering the life of Christina of Denmark make 'Christina of Denmark, Duchess of Milan and Lorraine, 1522-1590' a must-read for history enthusiasts seeking a comprehensive and insightful account of a remarkable historical figure.
Author : Michael Ennis
Publisher : Pan
ISBN 13 : 9780330315968
Total Pages : 788 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (159 download)
Download or read book Byzantium written by Michael Ennis and published by Pan. This book was released on 1989 with total page 788 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Karen Essex
Publisher : Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (3 download)
Download or read book Leonardo's Swans written by Karen Essex and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Isabella d'Este, daughter of the Duke of Ferrara, born into privilege and the political and artistic turbulence of Renaissance Italy, is a stunning black-eyed blonde and a precocious lover and collector of art. Worldly and ambitious, she has never envied her less attractive sister, the spirited but naïve Beatrice, until, by a quirk of fate, Beatrice is betrothed to the future Duke of Milan. Although he is more than twice their age, openly lives with his mistress, and is reputedly trying to eliminate the current duke by nefarious means, Ludovico Sforza is Isabella's match in intellect and passion for all things of beauty. Only he would allow her to fulfill her destiny: to reign over one of the world's most powerful and enlightened realms and be immortalized in oil by the genius Leonardo da Vinci. Though Isabella weds the Marquis of Mantua, a man she has loved since childhood, Beatrice's fortunes rise effortlessly through her marriage to Ludovico. The two sisters compete for supremacy in the illustrious courts of Europe, and Isabella vows that she will not rest until she wrestles back her true fate and plays temptress to the sensuous Ludovico and muse to the great Leonardo. But when Ludovico's grand plan to control Europe begins to crumble, immortality through art becomes a luxury, and the two sisters must choose between familial loyalty and survival in the treacherous political climate. Leonardo's Swans is an exceptionally vivid evocation of the artist during his years in the glittering court of Milan, re-creating the thrilling moments when he conceived The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa. It portrays a genius ahead of his time who can rarely escape the demands of his noble patrons long enough to express his own artistic vision. A haunting novel of rivalry, love, and betrayal that transports readers back to Renaissance Italy, Leonardo's Swans will have you dashing to the works of the great painter--not for clues to a mystery but to contemplate the secrets of the human heart.
Author : Courtney Milan
Publisher : Courtney Milan
ISBN 13 : 1937248712
Total Pages : 331 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (372 download)
Download or read book The Duke Who Didn't written by Courtney Milan and published by Courtney Milan. This book was released on 2020-09-22 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Miss Chloe Fong has plans for her life, lists for her days, and absolutely no time for nonsense. Three years ago, she told her childhood sweetheart that he could talk to her once he planned to be serious. He disappeared that very night. Except now he’s back. Jeremy Wentworth, the Duke of Lansing, has returned to the tiny village he once visited with the hope of wooing Chloe. In his defense, it took him years of attempting to be serious to realize that the endeavor was incompatible with his personality. All he has to do is convince Chloe to make room for a mischievous trickster in her life, then disclose that in all the years they’ve known each other, he’s failed to mention his real name, his title… and the minor fact that he owns her entire village. Only one thing can go wrong: Everything.
Author : Karen Essex
Publisher : Anchor
ISBN 13 : 0385517661
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (855 download)
Download or read book Leonardo's Swans written by Karen Essex and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2006-01-10 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Isabelle d’Este, daughter of the Duke of Ferrara, born into privilege and the political and artistic turbulence of Renaissance Italy, is a stunning black-eyed blond and an art lover and collector. Worldly and ambitious, she has never envied her less attractive sister, the spirited but naïve Beatrice, until, by a quirk of fate, Beatrice is betrothed to the future Duke of Milan. Although he is more than twice their age, openly lives with his mistress, and is reputedly trying to eliminate the current duke by nefarious means, Ludovico Sforza is Isabella’s match in intellect and passion for all things of beauty. Only he would allow her to fulfill her destiny: to reign over one of the world’s most powerful and enlightened realms and be immortalized in oil by the genius Leonardo da Vinci. Isabella vows that she will not rest until she wins her true fate, and the two sisters compete for supremacy in the illustrious courts of Europe. A haunting novel of rivalry, love, and betrayal that transports you back to Renaissance Italy, Leonardo’s Swans will have you dashing to the works of the great master—not for clues to a mystery but to contemplate the secrets of the human heart.
Author : Heather R. Darsie
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN 13 : 1445677113
Total Pages : 366 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (456 download)
Download or read book Anna, Duchess of Cleves written by Heather R. Darsie and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2019-04-15 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fresh look at Anne of Cleves’ life as a German noblewoman, and the Continental politics that affected her marriage. Did the doomed union really cause the fall and execution of Thomas Cromwell?
Author : Courtney Milan
Publisher : Courtney Milan
ISBN 13 : 1937248100
Total Pages : 155 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (372 download)
Download or read book A Kiss for Midwinter written by Courtney Milan and published by Courtney Milan. This book was released on 2012-12-17 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Miss Lydia Charingford is always cheerful, and never more so than at Christmas time. But no matter how hard she smiles, she can't forget the youthful mistake that could have ruined her reputation. Even though the worst of her indiscretion was kept secret, one other person knows the truth of those dark days: the sarcastic Doctor Jonas Grantham. She wants nothing to do with him...or the butterflies that take flight in her stomach every time he looks her way. Jonas Grantham has a secret, too: He's been in love with Lydia for more than a year. This winter, he's determined to conquer her dislike and win her for his own. And he has a plan to do it. If only his plans didn't so often go awry... The books in the Brothers Sinister series: ½. The Governess Affair (free prequel novella) 1. The Duchess War 1½. A Kiss for Midwinter (a companion novella to The Duchess War) 2. The Heiress Effect 3. The Countess Conspiracy 4. The Suffragette Scandal 4½. Talk Sweetly to Me
Author : Courtney Milan
Publisher : Entangled: Edge
ISBN 13 : 1622667719
Total Pages : 419 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (226 download)
Download or read book Unveiled written by Courtney Milan and published by Entangled: Edge. This book was released on 2014-07-07 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of all Ash Turner's accomplishments, stealing a dukedom from his old enemy is by far the most brazen. Now that he's been recognized as the heir, nothing remains but to head to Parford Manor and survey the estate that will be his. He expects opposition. He gets Lady Margaret. Margaret lost everything when Ash claimed the dukedom: her dowry, her legitimacy, and her place in society. Now Ash wants to take her family home, too. She disguises herself as a nurse, determined to learn his weaknesses. But the closer she comes to Ash, the greater the pull of his reckless charm. If she wants to reclaim what she has lost, her only choice is to betray the man she is beginning to love... This is an enhanced ebook. In addition to the text of the book itself, it contains pictures and audio. You can read this enhanced ebook on any device, but the audio content may not be accessible on all ereaders. That content has been made available on the web, so you won't miss anything if your device doesn't support audio. Unveiled is the first book in the Turner series. The full series is: - Unveiled - Unlocked, a companion novella - Unclaimed - Unraveled
