Author: Lytton Strachey
Publisher:
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Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 252

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Author: Lytton Strachey
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 150408117X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 186

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The romance of Queen Elizabeth I and Robert Devereux captures “the real drama of ambition, passion, and personality in the pageant of veracious history” (The Philadelphia Inquirer). The author who helped to shape the modern biography turned his glorious prose and searing wit to one of the most famous romances in British history, that of Queen Elizabeth I and Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex. As the San Francisco Chronicle raved, “Elizabeth is an old subject, but here is a fresh and brilliant portrait of her, a splendidly dramatic story, an historical excursion of uncommon interest.” In these pages, Lytton Strachey follows the twists and turns of the uncommon affair. The stepson of the Earl of Leicester, the Queen’s favorite, Robert was not yet twenty when he captured the fifty-three-year-old monarch’s interest. Their tumultuous relationship survived international intrigue, political machinations, and even the young Earl’s marriage. But it was only a matter of time before his ambition would clash with the capricious Queen, bringing about his untimely end. This biography “is penetrating and true. It is not only Mr. Strachey’s best book; it is a great book” (New-York Evening Post). “A beautiful and memorable book.” —The Atlantic Monthly “If there is such a thing as imperishable prose being written in our time, Mr. Strachey has done it here.” —The New York Times Book Review “Mr. Strachey unfolds this story in brilliant chapter after brilliant chapter, unraveling the tangled threads of amorous intrigue and political machination . . . Above all, he writes as beautifully as he thinks.” —Outlook “It is a glowing history in words.” —Boston Evening Transcript

Author: Lytton Strachey
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1447485076
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 220

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Elizabeth I of England had one great passion in her life and that was for the Earl of Essex giving him power, wealth and favour in such a way that he made many enemies. This fascinating biography of this great romance is written in such a way as to appear as a historical novel. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author: Elizabeth Essex
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1250003792
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 369

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Posing as a young man, Sally Kent, taking her brother's place in the British Royal Navy, climbs aboard a ship where Lieutenant David Colyear sees through her charade but agrees to keep her on as they embark on a high-seas adventure.

Author: Elizabeth Essex
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.
ISBN: 0758267975
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 371

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He Could Be Her Ruin After a shocking letter and then a mysterious warning about the dangers of unworthy men, Celia Burke is on edge. With her precarious position in society, the merest look could tear her reputation to tatters. And the roguish viscount pursuing her seems interested in far more than just a look. . . She Could Be His Salvation Rupert Delacorte, Viscount Darling, believes the ravishing Miss Celia Burke played some part in his beloved sister's death. Looking for revenge, he swears he'll seduce and ruin her--without actually touching her. Yet to win Celia's trust and ignite her passions, Delacorte must open his hardened heart to her--and in the process, risk falling for the very woman he hoped to destroy. . .

Author: Elizabeth Essex
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.
ISBN: 0758274297
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384

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An Unlikely Partnership and an Uncontrollable Desire. . . Naval Captain Hugh McAlden is accustomed to taking on deadly, high-stakes assignments--and being rewarded handsomely for his success at them. But to accomplish his latest mission, he'll need someone more inconspicuous among his own ranks. Someone like the larcenous beauty who just relieved him of his pocket watch under his very nose. . . Meggs Tanner's livelihood--as one of London's stealthiest thieves--depends on her remaining un-tethered and unnoticed. But when she is caught by an icy-eyed Scottish officer with an unusual proposition, she sees a chance to escape her life of crime forever. Ever wary, she accepts the job even as she plots her exit strategy, ready to cut and run at a moment's notice. But as Meggs and Hugh come nearer to the danger of their shared mission, thoughts of betrayal and distrust begin to dissolve. . .overshadowed by a passion worth any risk. . . Praise for The Pursuit of Pleasure "Intrigue, sensuality and romance collide." --Jenna Petersen "Elegant, evocative, and absolutely dangerous to a good night's sleep." --Courtney Milan "I couldn't put it down." --Anna Campbell

Author: Lytton Strachey
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 328

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Author: Elizabeth I (Queen of England)
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 132

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Author: Elizabeth I (Queen of England)
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : fr
Pages : 58

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Author: Alexandra Gajda
Publisher: Oxford University Press on Demand
ISBN: 0199699682
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 308

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Analyses the attitudes of Essex and his followers towards war, religion, and domestic politics; examines Essex's impact on Elizabethan political culture