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Larsen, Jeanne: Silk Road
Book Number: 50854
William Heinemann Ltd November 13, 1989 8vo softcover 416pp good. In eighth-century China, Greenpearl, the daughter of a Chinese general, is kidnapped by Tibetan raiders and sold into slavery, beginning a picaresque adventure involving three related quests that emanate from the celestial as well as the human realm.
Keywords: buddhist fiction jeanne larsen silk road silk route Silk Road Larsen Jeanne
Price: $14.00 |
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Zimler, Richard: The Last Kabbalist Of Lisbon
Book Number: 50903
Arcadia Books 1998 8vo softcover 318pp very good. PO name on ffl. A gripping literary mystery set among secret Jews living in Lisbon in the sixteenth Century.
Keywords: The Last Kabbalist Of Lisbon Zimler Richard
Price: $14.00 |
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Kilworth, Garry Douglas: The Devils Own: Sergeant 'Fancy Jack' Crossman and the Battle of the Alma
Book Number: 51110
Robinson Publishing July 25, 2002 8vo softcover 368pp near fine. First of the colourful exploits of 'Fancy Jack' Crossman; The Crimean War is notoriously one of the most brutal and bloody conflicts of the nineteenth century. In an uneasy allience with the French, the Turks and the Sardinians, British soldiers faced death both on the battlefield from the fierce Cossacks and off it from cholera. Sergeant Jack Crossman, referred to by his admiring comrades as 'Fancy Jack', a tough, shrewd and skilful soldier, is part of the proud 88th regiment, the Connaught Rangers, also known as The Devil's Own. Within the regiment Crossman is picked out to lead a covert operation, well knowing that his success or failure could determine the outcome of the war. Gary Kilworth is a master of the period, and of writing sharp, page-turning military adventure.
Keywords: fancy jack crossman The Devils Own Sergeant 'Fancy Jack' Crossman and the Battle of the Alma Kilworth Garry Douglas
Price: $35.00 |
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Sylvie, Matton: Rembrandt's Whore
Book Number: 51126
Canongate Books May 2002 8vo softcover 198pp near fine. This is the fictional monologue of Hendrickje Stoffels, Rembrandt's last mistress. It combines the qualities of a naturalist tragedy, historical novel and exposition of 17th-century Dutch society. The author has researched not only Rembrandt's life and works, but also contemporary Amsterdam.
Keywords: Rembrandt's Whore Sylvie Matton
Price: $12.00 |
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Jarman, Rosemary Hawley: We Speak No Treason: v. 1
Book Number: 51230
Corgi Childrens 1972 8vo softcover 288pp near fine. Set against the passions, chivalry, tragedy and bloodshed of the 15th century - that at last dares to question the verdict of hisotry on Richard III.
Keywords: historical fiction We Speak No Treason v 1 Jarman Rosemary Hawley
Price: $9.00 |
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Jarman, Rosemary Hawley: We Speak No Treason: v. 2
Book Number: 51231
Corgi Childrens September 22, 1972 8vo softcover 352pp Very good. Set against the passions, chivalry, tragedy and bloodshed of the 15th century - that at last dares to question the verdict of hisotry on Richard III.
Keywords: We Speak No Treason v 2 Jarman Rosemary Hawley
Price: $9.00 |
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Hearn, Lian: The Otori Trilogy, Book 2, Grass For His Pillow
Book Number: 52066
Hodder 2003 8vo hardcover 306pp. Very good. / Very good+ d/w.
Keywords: Fiction Historical The Otori Trilogy Book 2 Grass For His Pillow
Price: $18.00 |
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Austin, Lynn: Gods and Kings - Chronicles of the Kings Book 1
Book Number: 52092
Bethany House Publishers February 1, 2005 8vo softcover 320pp good. Gods and Kings is the story of King Hezekiah, heir to the throne of King David. When his evil father plots to sacrifice him, Hezekiah's mother, Abijah, searches frantically for a way to save him. But only two men can help her, and neither of them seems trustworthy. In a time and place engulfed by violence, treachery, and infidelity to Yahweh, Abijah and her son must discover the one true Source of strength if they are to save themselves and their country. Book 1 of Chronicles of the Kings.
Keywords: biblical fiction highly recommended christian fiction kings biblical history historical bible biblical romance chronicles christian historical fiction helen Gods and Kings Austin Lynn
Price: $12.00 |
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Austin, Lynn: Song of Redemption - Chronicles of the Kings Book 2
Book Number: 52093
Bethany House Publishers May 1, 2005 8vo softcover 352pp good. When King Hezekiah discovers that God's Law forbids him to take multiple wives, he must choose one woman to love. He must also choose to trust God's promises when he decides to rebel against his powerful Assyrian overlords. Hezekiah seeks to strengthen his nation's fortifications by building a tunnel in Jerusalem to hide his water supply. The tension mounts as the Assyrians march closer--and Hezekiah's tunnel remains incomplete. With his officials advising him to submit to the Assyrians, Hezekiah's faith is once more severely tested. Chronicles of the King Book 2.
Keywords: biblical fiction lynn austin historical bible historical fiction bible christian historical fiction christian fiction historical Song of Redemption Austin Lynn
Price: $12.00 |
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Austin, Lynn: The Strength of His Hand - Chronicles of the Kings Book 3
Book Number: 52094
Bethany House Publishers September 1, 2005 8vo softcover 330pp good. Chronicles of the Kings Book 3- God has rewarded Hezekiah's faithfulness with great wealth and power, but the godly king has no heir. In desperation, his beloved wife takes forbidden measures to ensure fertility. With all that is going on in his kingdom-- and with the Assyrians approaching-- Hezekiah does not discover his wife's idolatry until it's almost too late. Her betrayal cuts to the very core of his being and belief in God. Will his faith sustain him in the face of this deceit, and against an overwhelming enemy?
Keywords: biblical fiction historical fiction lynn austin christian historical fiction historical bible inspiring christian fiction historical spiritual principles The Strength of His Hand Austin Lynn
Price: $12.00 |
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