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A Royal Life - Hrh The Duke Of Kent - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

A Royal Life - Hrh The Duke Of Kent - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

''A pleasure to read... a timely reminder of the need for service'' -- The Daily Telegraph ''The voices and reminiscence of family and friends merge seamlessly, giving the impression of gathering round the fire on a winter evening'' -- The Oldie HRH The Duke of Kent has been at the heart of the British Royal Family throughout his life. As a working member of the Royal Family, he supported his cousin The Queen, representing her at home and abroad, until her death in 2022. His royal duties began when, in 1952, at the age of sixteen, he walked in the procession behind King George VI''s coffin, later paying homage to The Queen at her Coronation in 1953. Since then he has witnessed and participated in key Royal occasions. A Royal Life is a unique account based on a series of conversations between the Duke and acclaimed Royal historian Hugo Vickers. It covers the Duke''s upbringing, his army life, his royal tours and events and associations with organisations. Here too are recollections of family members including his mother, Princess Marina, his grandmother, Queen Mary, his cousin, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, and his uncle, King George VI.Other members of the Royal Family contribute their memories, including his wife, the Duchess of Kent, the Duke''s siblings, Princess Alexandra and Prince Michael of Kent, his son, the Earl of St Andrews, his daughter, Lady Helen Taylor as well as his cousins, Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia, Archduchess Helen of Austria and her brother, Hans Veit Toerring.Containing never before seen photographs from the Duke''s private collection, A Royal Life is an unprecedented and remarkable insight into Royal history.

DKK 239.00
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A Royal Life - Hrh The Duke Of Kent - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

A Royal Life - Hrh The Duke Of Kent - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

''A pleasure to read... a timely reminder of the need for service'' -- The Daily Telegraph ''The voices and reminiscence of family and friends merge seamlessly, giving the impression of gathering round the fire on a winter evening'' -- The Oldie HRH The Duke of Kent has been at the heart of the British Royal Family throughout his life. As a working member of the Royal Family, he supported his cousin The Queen, representing her at home and abroad, until her death in 2022. His royal duties began when, in 1952, at the age of sixteen, he walked in the procession behind King George VI''s coffin, later paying homage to The Queen at her Coronation in 1953. Since then he has witnessed and participated in key Royal occasions. A Royal Life is a unique account based on a series of conversations between the Duke and acclaimed Royal historian Hugo Vickers. It covers the Duke''s upbringing, his army life, his royal tours and events and associations with organisations. Here too are recollections of family members including his mother, Princess Marina, his grandmother, Queen Mary, his cousin, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, and his uncle, King George VI.Other members of the Royal Family contribute their memories, including his wife, the Duchess of Kent, the Duke''s siblings, Princess Alexandra and Prince Michael of Kent, his son, the Earl of St Andrews, his daughter, Lady Helen Taylor as well as his cousins, Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia, Archduchess Helen of Austria and her brother, Hans Veit Toerring.Containing never before seen photographs from the Duke''s private collection, A Royal Life is an unprecedented and remarkable insight into Royal history.

DKK 173.00
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A Royal Life - Hrh The Duke Of Kent - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

A Royal Life - Hrh The Duke Of Kent - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

''A pleasure to read... a timely reminder of the need for service'' -- The Daily Telegraph ''The voices and reminiscence of family and friends merge seamlessly, giving the impression of gathering round the fire on a winter evening'' -- The Oldie ''A remarkable memoir penned by the Duke of Kent, whose entire life has been dedicated to Queen and country... an insider''s account of what it is like to be a working royal.'' -- Daily Mail HRH The Duke of Kent has been at the heart of the British Royal Family throughout his life. As a working member of the Royal Family, he supported his cousin The Queen, representing her at home and abroad, until her death in 2022. His royal duties began when, in 1952, at the age of sixteen, he walked in the procession behind King George VI''s coffin, later paying homage to The Queen at her Coronation in 1953. Since then he has witnessed and participated in key Royal occasions. A Royal Life is a unique account based on a series of conversations between the Duke and acclaimed Royal historian Hugo Vickers. It covers the Duke''s upbringing, his army life, his royal tours and events and associations with organisations. Here too are recollections of family members including his mother, Princess Marina, his grandmother, Queen Mary, his cousin, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, and his uncle, King George VI.Other members of the Royal Family contribute their memories, including his wife, the Duchess of Kent, the Duke''s siblings, Princess Alexandra and Prince Michael of Kent, his son, the Earl of St Andrews, his daughter, Lady Helen Taylor as well as his cousins, Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia, Archduchess Helen of Austria and her brother, Hans Veit Toerring.Containing never before seen photographs from the Duke''s private collection and a new chapter on the Platinum Jubilee and the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, A Royal Life is an unprecedented and remarkable insight into Royal history.

DKK 141.00
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Lost Voices of The Royal Air Force - Max Arthur - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

Lost Voices of The Royal Air Force - Max Arthur - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

Bestselling author Max Arthur presents this moving collection of first-hand accounts of life in the Royal Air Force, from 1918 to the present day. Lost Voices of the Royal Air Force records the role of the RAF in the events of World War II, and, particularly, the Battle of Britain and the desert battles of North Africa and the events leading up to VE day. It also reveals the crucial role of the RAF in the Falklands and in the Gulf War. Through original interviews with air and ground crew, the spirit and comradeship, the stress, courage, isolation, vulnerability and the wonder of the wartime flying experience is vividly explored.

DKK 155.00
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The Astronomy Puzzle Book - Royal Observatory Greenwich - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

The Astronomy Puzzle Book - Royal Observatory Greenwich - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

__________ Out now: the biggest quiz book of the year. The Astronomy Puzzle Book is a puzzle book that''s truly out of this world __________ What''s Goldilocks got to do with the study of space? Everyone''s heard of NASA, but can you name any of the other 72 space agencies around the world? And do you know your lunar and solar deities? The Astronomy Puzzle Book is packed with more than 100 puzzles that have been inspired by the Royal Observatory''s history and collections. The conundrums and riddles in this book celebrate all that is inspiring and fascinating about space, the stars and the history of astronomy. Inside this book, you will find astronomical instruments, star charts, famous astronomers and much more. Explore some of the latest astronomical theories and achievements in space exploration as you decipher the clues and solve the puzzles.Put your problem-solving skills to the test by delving deep into the darkest corners of space.__________ Space has the power to inspire and fascinate all of us on Earth and the history of astronomy has been one of solving puzzles. Now it''s your turn.

DKK 162.00
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The Prince, the Princess and the Perfect Murder - Andrew Rose - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

The Prince, the Princess and the Perfect Murder - Andrew Rose - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

The royal family''s darkest secret and the establishment cover-up. Half a century before Dodi and Diana, another Prince of Wales would be involved in a deadly love triangle with a fabulously wealthy Egyptian "prince." Prince Edward was the future King of England, a destiny he would famously forsake over his love for Wallis Simpson. But two decades prior he was involved in another love affair that threatened to jeopardize the royal family. The story took place in maisons de rendezvous, luxurious chateaux in the French countryside providing hospitality for the British upper classes, the richest food, the finest wines and the most beautiful women, the violent and dangerous Paris demi-monde - where many of the women came from - and the Savoy hotel in London, where a murder was committed. This major royal scandal, superbly covered up by the Royal family, the government and the judiciary has remained secret ever since.This is the story of a passionate and deadly love affair set against the dramatic backdrop of the Great War. Edward was enthralled by the ''crazy physical attraction'' of Marguerite Alibert, queen of the Paris demi-monde. When he broke off their hidden relationship, Edward thought that he was free of Marguerite. He was wrong. After the war, as a violent thunderstorm raged outside the luxurious Savoy Hotel in London Marguerite fired three shots from a semi-automatic pistol. Her husband, and Egyptian multimillionaire and playboy, was shot dead at point blank range. Marguerite stood trial for murder at the Old Bailey. As Prince Charming and poster boy of the British Empire, Edward now risked exposure as a degenerate wastrel, partying behind the lines while thousands were blown away on the Western Front.Andrew Rose, using his long experience as a barrister and judge, has uncovered a royal scandal carefully airbrushed from history. Edward never quite escaped from Marguerite who had taught the arts of love to a once and future King. The Prince, the Princess and the Perfect Murder is the product of several years'' research, accessing unpublished documents held in the Royal Archives and private collections in England and France.

DKK 119.00
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Persephone - Julian Stockwin - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

Persephone - Julian Stockwin - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

Unputdownable naval action from the master of the sea story - Julian Stockwin returns with the next installment of action from Captain Sir Thomas Kydd. November 1807. Captain Sir Thomas Kydd must sail to Lisbon to aid the Portuguese Royal Family''s evacuation in the face of Napoleon''s ruthless advance through Iberia. In the chaos of the threatened city an old passion is reawakened when he meets Persephone Lockwood, a beautiful and determined admiral''s daughter from his past. But the Royal Family''s destination is Brazil, Perspehone''s England, and it seems Kydd''s chance has gone again. Only later he discovers Persephone has another suitor - and that, if he wants to win her hand, he must enter the highest echelons of London society.Mixing with aristocracy and royalty brings other responsibilities. The Prince of Wales asks him to take temporary command of the Royal Yacht. Sailing to Yarmouth, Kydd realises they are being stalked by French privateers. The terrible threat of a prince of the blood being captured sees Kydd call on daring seamanship of the highest order. ''In Stockwin''s hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world'' ( Guardian )

DKK 182.00
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Once a King - Jane Marguerite Tippett - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

Once a King - Jane Marguerite Tippett - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

''ASTONISHING'' THE DAILY MAIL ''STRIKING'' THE SUNDAY TIMES '' RADICAL'' TATLER Described by The Telegraph as ''Edward''s truth'' Once a King is the never before seen and unfiltered story of King Edward VIII, the original royal renegade, who abdicated his throne and left the royal family to pursue his own destiny. Fifteen years after having abdicated the throne to marry the woman he loved - Wallis Simpson - King Edward VIII, now the Duke of Windsor, published his memoirs. But whilst preparing the manuscript for his published and mostly ghostwritten book - which, unlike Prince Harry''s autobiography Spare , largely avoided controversy - the Duke also produced a private manuscript for posterity. This was written in his own words and with an uninhibited frankness. Once a King: The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII reproduces this uncrowned King''s previously unseen writing, including much that he could or would not write for publication in 1951. Jane Marguerite Tippett weaves together Edward''s writing alongside newly uncovered interviews with the Duke and Duchess, diary entries from ghostwriter Charles Murphy and other sources. Together this forms an extraordinary new portrait of one of the most famous characters in modern royal history and his recollections and innermost feelings, particularly around the abdication of 1936.

DKK 139.00
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Incendiary - Zoraida Cordova - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

Incendiary - Zoraida Cordova - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

An epic tale of love and revenge set in a world inspired by Inquisition-era Spain pits the magical Moria against a terrifying royal authority bent on their destruction.When the royal family of Selvina sets out to destroy magic through a grand and terrible inquisition, magic warrior-thief Renata - trained in the art of stealing memories-seeks to kill the prince, leader of the King's Justice, only to learn through powerful memories that he may be the greatest illusion of them all ... and that the fate of all magic now lies in her hands.With the ferocity of series like Ember in the Ashes and Throne of Glass and loosely based on 15th century Spain, INCENDIARY explores the double-edged sword of memory and the triumph of hope in the midst of fear and oppression.

DKK 147.00
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Queen Mary - James Pope Hennessy - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

Queen Mary - James Pope Hennessy - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

The official biography of Queen Mary, grandmother of the current Queen, originally commissioned in 1959 - with a new foreword by Hugo Vickers. When Queen Mary died in 1953, James Pope-Hennessy was commissioned to write an official biography of her - unusual for a Queen Consort . Queen Mary''s life, contrary to popular belief, was essentially dramatic, and she played a far more important and influential role in the affairs of the British monarchy than her public image might have otherwise suggested. Using material from the Royal Archives, private papers and Queen Mary''s personal diaries and letters, Pope-Hennessy''s biography was a remarkable portrait of a remarkable woman and received rave reviews across the press. Long out of print, this new edition of Queen Mary will be accompanied by a new foreword from royal biographer and writer Hugo Vickers.

DKK 155.00
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Becoming the 0.1% - Gareth Timmins - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

Becoming the 0.1% - Gareth Timmins - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

*Overcome any obstacle that life throws at you by cultivating an unbreakable mindset and learning to think like a Royal Marines Commando* What readers are saying about Becoming the 0.1% : ''A really interesting insight into the process of forging a Royal Marine Commando and becoming one of a very select group of elite performers'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Painfully truthful and honest, becoming the 0.1% is one of the best book''s you''ll read'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Essential reading for all leaders'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''The lessons from this book are essential lessons for life'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This is an absolute masterpiece'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ __________ Historical recruitment campaigns to become a Royal Marines Commando drew on a harrowing but intriguing narrative: 99.9% Need Not Apply. In 2005, only one in a thousand applications for the Royal Marines were successful in reaching the end of training, earning the Coveted Green Beret - a world renowned symbol of excellence. Becoming the 0.1% is the first-ever diary account of this training regime , charting the odds-stacked journey of Gareth Timmins, a 20-year-old recruit at the time, and providing a psychological framework for understanding how he was able to cultivate the mental strength and resilience needed to push through to success.Each week of training is accompanied by lessons on his short-comings and growth to peak performance. It uses real-life and often terrifying experiences to describe to the reader the edge you need to cultivate a 0.1% mindset and succeed in life and work, by learning how to:- Visualise achievements- Combat fatigue and burnout- Stay motivated by not losing sight of the end goal- Eradicate complacency and achieve mastery- Redefine expectation and regulate disappointment- Live without convenience- Thrive under pressure- Break down self-imposed limitations- Be held accountable to others __________ ''A practical and no-nonsense guide on dealing with the toughest situations, from someone who has been there and done it.'' -- Levison Wood ''It will help you to navigate life.'' -- The Times

DKK 141.00
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Persephone - Julian Stockwin - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

Persephone - Julian Stockwin - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

''PERSEPHONE is another shining milepost for Captain Thomas Kydd and his creator, Julian Stockwin'' - Quarterdeck November 1807. Captain Sir Thomas Kydd must sail to Lisbon to aid the Portuguese Royal Family''s evacuation in the face of Napoleon''s ruthless advance through Iberia. In the chaos of the threatened city an old passion is reawakened when he meets Persephone Lockwood, a beautiful and determined admiral''s daughter from his past. But the Royal Family''s destination is Brazil, Perspehone''s England, and it seems Kydd''s chance has gone again. Only later he discovers Persephone has another suitor - and that, if he wants to win her hand, he must enter the highest echelons of London society.Mixing with aristocracy and royalty brings other responsibilities. The Prince of Wales asks him to take temporary command of the Royal Yacht. Sailing to Yarmouth, Kydd realises they are being stalked by French privateers. The terrible threat of a prince of the blood being captured sees Kydd call on daring seamanship of the highest order. *************** What readers are saying about PERSEPHONE ''Very much recommended, for this is an absolutely astonishing naval story by this author, and that''s why I like to say: "Sail On, Thomas Kydd"!'' - 5 stars ''A masterly piece of writing!'' - 5 stars ''End one and start another - they''re addictive'' - 5 stars ''Read it - that''s all I''ll say'' - 5 stars ''Still excellent, still gripping'' - 5 stars

DKK 119.00
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The Scarlet Alchemist - Kylie Lee Baker - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

The Scarlet Alchemist - Kylie Lee Baker - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

You cannot create good without also creating evil. ''DAZZLING'' Chloe Gong ''GRIM, LUSH, FASCINATING'' Guardian Zilan dreams of becoming a royal alchemist, of providing for her family by making alchemical gold and gems for the wealthy to eat in order to stay young forever. But for now, she''s trapped in her impoverished village in southern China, practicing an illegal form of alchemy to keep food on the table - resurrecting the dead, for a price.When Zilan finally has the chance to complete her imperial exams, she ventures to the capital to compete against the best alchemists in the country in tasks she''ll be lucky to survive, let alone pass. On top of that, her reputation for raising the dead has followed her, and the Crown Prince himself seeks out her help, suspecting a coming assassination attempt.The more Zilan succeeds in her alchemy, the more she gets caught in the dangerous political games of the royal family. There are monsters lurking within the palace walls, and it''s only a matter of time before they - and secrets of Zilan''s past - catch up with her. A dark YA fantasy duology set in an alternate Tang Dynasty China, where alchemy has led to income inequality as the rich eat gold to achieve eternal youth, and a poor biracial girl with the ability to raise the dead gets caught up in the dangerous political games of the royal family.

DKK 155.00
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The Scarlet Alchemist - Kylie Lee Baker - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

The Scarlet Alchemist - Kylie Lee Baker - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

You cannot create good without also creating evil. ''DAZZLING'' Chloe Gong ''GRIM, LUSH, FASCINATING'' Guardian Zilan dreams of becoming a royal alchemist, of providing for her family by making alchemical gold and gems for the wealthy to eat in order to stay young forever. But for now, she''s trapped in her impoverished village in southern China, practicing an illegal form of alchemy to keep food on the table - resurrecting the dead, for a price.When Zilan finally has the chance to complete her imperial exams, she ventures to the capital to compete against the best alchemists in the country in tasks she''ll be lucky to survive, let alone pass. On top of that, her reputation for raising the dead has followed her, and the Crown Prince himself seeks out her help, suspecting a coming assassination attempt.The more Zilan succeeds in her alchemy, the more she gets caught in the dangerous political games of the royal family. There are monsters lurking within the palace walls, and it''s only a matter of time before they - and secrets of Zilan''s past - catch up with her. A dark YA fantasy duology set in an alternate Tang Dynasty China, where alchemy has led to income inequality as the rich eat gold to achieve eternal youth, and a poor biracial girl with the ability to raise the dead gets caught up in the dangerous political games of the royal family.

DKK 168.00
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The Quest for Queen Mary - James Pope Hennessy - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

The Quest for Queen Mary - James Pope Hennessy - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

''A scary portrait of put-upon servants and potty aristos ... this is arguably the most riotously funny volume published this year''Max Hastings, Sunday Times ''One of the funniest, most eccentric books of the year''Craig Brown, Mail on Sunday When James Pope-Hennessy began his work on Queen Mary''s official biography, it opened the door to meetings with royalty, court members and retainers around Europe. The series of candid observations, secrets and indiscretions contained in his notes were to be kept private for 50 years. Now published in full for the first time and edited by the highly admired royal biographer Hugo Vickers, this is a riveting, often hilarious portrait of the eccentric aristocracy of a bygone age.Giving much greater insight into Queen Mary than the official version, and including sharply observed encounters with, among others, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, the Duke of Gloucester, and a young Queen Elizabeth, The Quest for Queen Mary is set to be a classic of royal publishing.

DKK 241.00
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Crown & Sceptre - Tracy Borman - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

Crown & Sceptre - Tracy Borman - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

A stunning tour de force and a remarkable achievement. - Alison Weir This is Our Island Story for the modern age. - Charles Spencer ''Not just a brilliant compendium of biographies, but the biography of an institution: a marvellous read'' - Tom Holland ''This royal throne of king s, this sceptred isle'' (William Shakespeare, Richard II )With 1000 years of royal history from 1066 to the present day, Domesday Book to Magna Carta the Field of Cloth of Gold to King Charles'' accession, Crown & Sceptre is an unparalleled exploration of the British monarchy. From Sunday Times bestselling author and joint Chief Curator of Historic Royal Palaces Tracy Borman, comes a fresh, engaging and authoritative account of the crown''s tumultuous history - including a chapter on King Charles III. Impeccably researched, Crown & Sceptre explores in gripping detail how this iconic institution has survived the storms of rebellion, revolution and war that brought most of the world''s other monarchies to an abrupt and bloody end. It is a story of ruthless dynastic battles, political and social leadership, usurpation and abdication, all set against a backdrop of dazzling ceremony and pageantry. " Crown and Sceptre shows an astonishing command of a thousand years of the British monarchy, its traditions, roles and realities beyond the pageantry and romance. Beautifully crafted, insightful, and a genuine pleasure to read, it underscores the royal heritage at the heart of a nation." - Lauren Mackay "Crown and Sceptre" combines an eminently accessible narrative with a lucid scholarly lens. Tracy Borman skilfully unravels the trials and triumphs of this ever-shifting institution. By charting both the majesty and mechanics of monarchy, we get a vivid understanding of why its glittering gears shifted over time, and by whom the levers of change were pulled. A triumph.'' - Owen Emmerson, Curator at Hever Castle ''Tracy Borman''s passion for the British monarch and the crown is infectious and compelling!'' - Estelle Paranque ''Borman embraces a huge task'' - Gerard DeGroot, The Times Enlightening, gripping and skilfully composed, Tracy Borman navigates the twists and turns of the British monarchy with an expert hand. A pacy narrative that''s simply bursting with colour and intrigue, Crown and Sceptre is both powerful and compulsively readable. A masterpiece. - Nicola Tallis

DKK 155.00
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Kydd - Julian Stockwin - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

Kydd - Julian Stockwin - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

THE FIRST BOOK IN THE LEGENDARY SERIES, FROM INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER JULIAN STOCKWIN.PRAISE FOR THE KYDD NOVELS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''A true master of the art'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ '' The very best of historical nautical fiction'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Strockwin is a historical genius'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''As a retired Royal Navy sailor, I am overwhelmed at the detailed excellence of this author'' Perfect for fans of C.S. Forester, Patrick O''Brian, Bernard Cornwell and anyone who loves a gripping adventure on the high seas. Thomas Paine Kydd , a young wig-maker from Guildford, is seized by the press gang to be a part of the crew of the 98-gun battle ship HMS Royal William .The ship sails immediately, and Kydd has to come to terms with the harsh realities of shipboard life without delay.Through the furore of naval battle and the dangerous thrills of life aboard ship, he will quickly come to respect the courage of his fellow sailors. So begins his iconic journey... from lowly deckhand to legendary admiral of the British Navy.

DKK 119.00
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The Quest for Queen Mary - James Pope Hennessy - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

The Quest for Queen Mary - James Pope Hennessy - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

''A scary portrait of put-upon servants and potty aristos ... this is arguably the most riotously funny volume published this year'' Max Hastings, Sunday Times ''One of the funniest, most eccentric books of the year'' Craig Brown, Mail on Sunday When James Pope-Hennessy began his work on Queen Mary''s official biography, it opened the door to meetings with royalty, court members and retainers around Europe. The series of candid observations, secrets and indiscretions contained in his notes were to be kept private for 50 years. Now published in full for the first time and edited by the highly admired royal biographer Hugo Vickers, this is a riveting, often hilarious portrait of the eccentric aristocracy of a bygone age. Giving much greater insight into Queen Mary than the official version, and including sharply observed encounters with, among others, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, the Duke of Gloucester, and a young Queen Elizabeth, The Quest for Queen Mary is set to be a classic of royal publishing.

DKK 141.00
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Gin O'Clock - The Queen (of Twitter) - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

Gin O'Clock - The Queen (of Twitter) - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

IN 2012, THE DIAMOND JUBILEE YEAR, HER MAJESTY''S DIARIES ARE OPENED AT LAST... ***Offering insight from the top on all the major events of 2012, including the two Royal weddings, the phone hacking scandal, and the Duke of Edinburgh''s tarts and vicars-themed 90th birthday party.*** ''Had a quick run-through of the opening ceremony. One wanted to call it "The Empire Strikes Back" but it was generally felt that might intimidate the smaller nations.'' Queen of sixteen sovereign nations, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith. She''s one of the world''s most well-known and powerful leaders and has reigned for 60 years. But what does she really think? ''One does enjoy the Eurovision Song Contest. Lovely to be reminded how much more civilized the British are than our European neighbours. Royal Eurovision Fancy Dress Party to celebrate. Unfortunately Camilla misread the invitation as ''Euro-tunnel Fancy Dress Party'' and came as a train.'' These diaries reveal the seldom-seen workings of state and reveal how an octogenarian is quietly ruling the world and still has time for a gin.

DKK 127.00
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The Blood Orchid - Kylie Lee Baker - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

The Blood Orchid - Kylie Lee Baker - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

The highly anticipated sequel to The Scarlet Alchemist from Sunday Times bestselling author, Kylie Lee Baker! ''DAZZLING'' Chloe Gong, Sunday Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights Whatever power you think you have is an illusion. Whatever your dreams are, they belong to me. And wherever you run, I am already there waiting for you. Since Zilan entered the world of royal alchemists, she has learned that alchemy comes at a price. She has lost loved ones in her search for justice against the evil Empress and all she wants now is to find some way to bring them back. Resurrection is her specialty, after all.In search of the myth of Penglai Island, where it''s rumoured life can be fully restored, Zilan starts a new adventure. But when old threats come back to haunt her and the path to Penglai Island means facing down unpredictable, sometimes dangerous, alchemists, she wonders just how high of a price she may be willing to pay. . . ''GRIM, LUSH, FASCINATING'' Guardian New from the author of The Keeper of Night comes a YA fantasy duology set in an alternate Tang Dynasty China, where a poor biracial girl with the ability to raise the dead gets caught up in the dangerous political games of the royal family.

DKK 161.00
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The Blood Orchid - Kylie Lee Baker - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

The Blood Orchid - Kylie Lee Baker - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

The highly anticipated sequel to The Scarlet Alchemist from Sunday Times bestselling author, Kylie Lee Baker! ''DAZZLING'' Chloe Gong, Sunday Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights Whatever power you think you have is an illusion. Whatever your dreams are, they belong to me. And wherever you run, I am already there waiting for you. Since Zilan entered the world of royal alchemists, she has learned that alchemy comes at a price. She has lost loved ones in her search for justice against the evil Empress and all she wants now is to find some way to bring them back. Resurrection is her specialty, after all.In search of the myth of Penglai Island, where it''s rumoured life can be fully restored, Zilan starts a new adventure. But when old threats come back to haunt her and the path to Penglai Island means facing down unpredictable, sometimes dangerous, alchemists, she wonders just how high of a price she may be willing to pay. . . ''GRIM, LUSH, FASCINATING'' Guardian New from the author of The Keeper of Night comes a YA fantasy duology set in an alternate Tang Dynasty China, where a poor biracial girl with the ability to raise the dead gets caught up in the dangerous political games of the royal family.

DKK 192.00
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Once a King - Jane Marguerite Tippett - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

Once a King - Jane Marguerite Tippett - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk

''''An astonishing account...'' --- The Daily Mail ''... an extraordinary new portrait of the former King, his recollections and feelings''. --- The Telegraph '' Tippett has made a remarkable archival discovery...the most consequential book to appear on Edward VIII since Ziegler''s official biography thirty years ago''. --- Ted Powell, author of King Edward VIII: An American Life '' ... an insightful blend of memoir and royal family history''. --- Publishers Weekly ''... an efficient and thorough recounting of the events as they unfolded in 1936... with striking transcripts of interviews conducted with Wallis''. --- The Sunday Times ''This is an extraordinary book which aims to shed new light on this often maligned figure who irreversibly changed the course of royal history''. --- Harper''s Bazaar '' A compelling read that breaks new ground''. --- Irish Daily Mail ''A first-rate biographical study . . . This valuable book allows a tragic king to speak with frankness across the years''. --- The House Magazine *** The real story of Edward VIII - the King who abdicated the throne in 1936 - told in his own words, using an unpublished memoir and other never seen sources. Fifteen years after having abdicated the throne to marry the woman he loved - Wallis Simpson - King Edward VIII, now the Duke of Windsor, published his memoirs. But whilst preparing the manuscript for his published and mostly ghostwritten book - which, unlike Prince Harry''s autobiography Spare , largely avoided controversy - the Duke also produced a private manuscript for posterity. This was written in his own words and with an uninhibited frankness. Once a King: The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII reproduces this uncrowned King''s previously unseen writing, including much that he could or would not write for publication in 1951. Jane Marguerite Tippett weaves together Edward''s writing alongside newly uncovered interviews with the Duke and Duchess, diary entries from ghostwriter Charles Murphy and other sources. Together this forms an extraordinary new portrait of one of the most famous characters in modern royal history and his recollections and innermost feelings, particularly around the abdication of 1936.

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