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The return of the duke / by Heath, Lorraine.;
After his father is hanged for an assassination attempt on Queen Victoria, Marcus Stanwick, vowing to return honor to his family, turns to a woman he despises for her unforgiveable betrayal for help in exposing the others involved in this treasonous plot.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Historical fiction.; Man-woman relationships; Aristocracy (Social class);
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The emperor's sword / by Cameron, Christian,1962-author.;
1373. All of Europe is a battleground. England against France, Milan against the Pope, Genoa against Venice. In the east, the Ottomans are gradually swallowing what remains of the Byzantine Empire. But wars depend on gold, and everyone, from the King of England to the Pope, is running out of money. as the wars grind down into stalemate, William Gold must find employment for his band of mercenaries. But as sides change and treason becomes the order of the day, Gold faces the loss of many of his best, as well as hard choices about chivalry, loyalty, and the purpose of war.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; War fiction.; Novels.; Knights and knighthood; Mercenary troops; Treason;
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A daring pursuit / by Bateman, Kate.;
When the only man who makes her heart race agrees to her indecent proposal--one week of clandestine meetings, and then go their separate ways--Carys Llewlyn Davies is stunned when their affair burns hotter than she expected until a treasonous plot forces her to make a difficult decision.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Historical fiction.; Nobility; Families; Man-woman relationships; Secrecy;
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Act of Oblivion / by Harris, Robert,1957-author.;
Includes bibliographical references.Follows General Edward Whalley's and his son-in law Colonel William Goffe's flight to America in 1660 after their involvement in the beheading of King Charles I.
Subjects: Biographical fiction.; Historical fiction.; Novels.; Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649; Goffe, William, 1605?-1679?; Whalley, Edward, -1675?; Fugitives from justice; Regicide; Treason;
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The first conspiracy : the secret plot to kill George Washington / by Meltzer, Brad,author.; Mensch, Josh,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages [365]-399) and index."In 1776, an elite group of soldiers were handpicked to serve as George Washington's bodyguards. Washington trusted them; relied on them. But unbeknownst to Washington, some of them were part of a treasonous plan. In the months leading up to the Revolutionary War, these traitorous soldiers, along with the Governor of New York William Tryon and Mayor David Mathews, launched a deadly plot against the most important member of the military: George Washington himself. This is the story of the secret plot and how it was revealed. It is a story of leaders, liars, counterfeiters, and jailhouse confessors. It also shows just how hard the battle was for George Washington--and how close America was to losing the Revolutionary War. Taking place during the most critical period of our nation's birth, The First Conspiracy tells a remarkable and previously untold piece of American history that not only reveals George Washington's character, but also illuminates the origins of America's counterintelligence movement that led to the modern day CIA"--
Subjects: Washington, George, 1732-1799; United States. Continental Army. Commander-in-Chief's Guard.; Attempted assassination; Treason;
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Skin game / by Woods, Stuart,author.; Hall, Parnell,author.;
When Teddy Fay receives a freelance assignment from a gentleman he can't refuse, he jets off to Paris on the hunt for a treasonous criminal. But as Teddy unearths more information that just doesn't seem to connect, his straightforward mission becomes far bigger--and stranger--than he could imagine. The trail of bread crumbs leads to secrets hidden within secrets, evildoers trading in money and power, and a global threat on an unprecedented scale. Under the beautiful veneer of the City of Lights, true villainy lurks in the shadows ... and Teddy Fay alone can prevent the impending disaster.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Barrington, Stone (Fictitious character); Intelligence officers; Private investigators;
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Vikings. [videorecording] / by Hirst, Michael,1952-creator,screenwriter.; Donnelly, Ciarán,television director.; Girotti, Ken,television director.; Woolnough, Jeff,television director.; Shaver, Helen(Helen Jane),1951-television director.; Fimmel, Travis,1979-actor.; Winnick, Katheryn,actor.; Standen, Clive,actor.; Ludwig, Alexander,1992-actor.; Skarsgård, Gustaf,actor.; Take 5 Productions,production company.; Entertainment One (Firm : Canada),publisher.;
Travis Fimmel, Katheryn Winnick, Clive Standen, Gustaf Skarsgard, Alexander Ludwig.Vikings returns for a gripping fourth season. Season three culminated with the extraordinary battle in Paris, where Ragnar seized victory from the jaws of defeat, but still returns to Kattegat dangerously illustrations Thoughts of his death galvanize the forces who seek to succeed him as king, including his wife Queen Aslaug and his oldest son, Bjorn. Meanwhile, Lagertha continues power struggles with her calculating, former second in command, Kalf.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Action and adventure television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Ragnar Loðrók, Danish chief, active 9th century; Vikings; Vikings; Women, Viking;
For private home use only.
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The golden hour : a novel / by Williams, Beatriz,author.;
The Bahamas, 1941. Newly-widowed Leonora 'Lulu' Randolph arrives in Nassau to investigate the Governor and his wife for a New York society magazine. But as she infiltrates the Duke and Duchess's social circle, and the powerful cabal that controls the islands' political and financial affairs, she uncovers evidence that beneath the glitter of Wallis and Edward's marriage lies an ugly, and even treasonous, reality. Windsor-era Nassau seethes with spies, financial swindles, and racial tension, and in the middle of it all stands Benedict Thorpe: a scientist of tremendous charm and murky national loyalties. Inevitably, the willful and wounded Lulu falls in love. Then Nassau's wealthiest man is murdered in one of the most notorious cases of the century, and the resulting coverup reeks of royal privilege. Benedict Thorpe disappears without a trace, and Lulu embarks on a journey to London and beyond to unpick Thorpe's complicated family history.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Windsor, Edward, Duke of, 1894-1972; Windsor, Wallis Warfield, Duchess of, 1896-1986; Reporters and reporting; Women journalists; Murder; Missing persons;
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Every man a king / by Mosley, Walter,author.;
After being asked to investigate the charges against a white nationalist accused of treason and murder, Joe King Oliver, with help from bodyguard and mercenary Oliya Ruez, embarks on a winding quest to expose the truth.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; African American detectives; Ex-police officers; Murder; Private investigators; Race relations; White nationalism;
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The golden hour [sound recording] : a novel / by Williams, Beatriz,author.; Campbell, Cassandra,narrator.; Maarleveld, Saskia,narrator.; Harper Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by Cassandra Campbell and Saskia Maarleveld.The Bahamas, 1941. Newly-widowed Leonora 'Lulu' Randolph arrives in Nassau to investigate the Governor and his wife for a New York society magazine. But as she infiltrates the Duke and Duchess's social circle, and the powerful cabal that controls the islands' political and financial affairs, she uncovers evidence that beneath the glitter of Wallis and Edward's marriage lies an ugly, and even treasonous, reality. Windsor-era Nassau seethes with spies, financial swindles, and racial tension, and in the middle of it all stands Benedict Thorpe: a scientist of tremendous charm and murky national loyalties. Inevitably, the willful and wounded Lulu falls in love. Then Nassau's wealthiest man is murdered in one of the most notorious cases of the century, and the resulting coverup reeks of royal privilege. Benedict Thorpe disappears without a trace, and Lulu embarks on a journey to London and beyond to unpick Thorpe's complicated family history.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Historical fiction.; Windsor, Edward, Duke of, 1894-1972; Windsor, Wallis Warfield, Duchess of, 1896-1986; Reporters and reporting; Women journalists; Murder; Missing persons;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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