Philippa Gregory Boeken

Richard Neville, de graaf van Warwick en de machtigste edelman in het Engeland van de vijftiende eeuw, staat bekend als “de koningenmaker”. Bij gebrek aan zoons om hem op te volgen, gebruikt hij zijn dochters Anne en Isabel als pionnen in zijn politieke spelletjes. Anne, een vrolijk kind, wordt naarmate ze opgroeit steeds somberder omdat haar vader voortdurend oorlogen voert. Door een huwelijk op haar veertiende komt ze aan het hof van Edward IV en zijn knappe koningin, Elizabeth Woodville. Maar als zowel haar echtgenoot als haar vader sterft, haar moeder het klooster in gaat en haar zus Isabel wordt uitgehuwelijkt aan de vijand, voelt ze zich er niet langer welkom. Anne slaagt erin te ontsnappen door te hertrouwen met Richard, hertog van Gloucester. Maar met die keuze jaagt ze de oppermachtige koninklijke familie tegen zich in het harnas. Ze wordt al snel omringd door spionnen, gif en vervloekingen. Is er iemand die ze kan vertrouwen…?

We schrijven het jaar 1453 en alle tekens wijzen erop dat het einde van de wereld nabij is Nadat hij beschuldigd is van ketterij en uit het klooster wordt gestuurd, wordt de knappe en intelligente Luca Vero ingeschakeld door een mysterieuze man om verslag uit te brengen over het einde der tijden in Europa. In opdracht van de Orde der Duisternis krijgt hij instructies om het kwaad in al zijn vormen in kaart te brengen. Na het overlijden van haar vader krijgt de bloedmooie 17-jarige Isolde tegen haar wil in de leiding over een klooster. Wanneer de zusters tot waanzin worden gedreven door vreemde visioenen en bloedende wonden, beschuldigen ze Isolde van hekserij. Luca wordt erop uitgestuurd om de zaak te onderzoeken, maar wordt zelf over en weer geslingerd tussen zijn gevoelens voor Isolde en zijn verantwoordelijkheid als onderzoeker voor de Orde...

Exploring trauma and its healing is a timely and necessary task, especially in light of recent global challenges. While COVID, isolation, and social unrest may not directly cause trauma, many are grappling with its effects, which depend on individual reactions rather than the events themselves. One promising therapeutic approach is EMDR, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. Coauthored by Michael Baldwin, a patient who found transformative relief through EMDR, and Dr. Deborah Korn, a therapist who elucidates its mechanisms, this work introduces EMDR to those who may benefit from it without prior knowledge. The book covers the origins and effectiveness of EMDR in treating post-traumatic stress disorder, how therapy sessions are structured, and essential questions to ask a therapist before starting. It also delves into the nature of trauma, explaining that it encompasses any overwhelming experience that triggers strong negative emotions and feelings of powerlessness. Trauma is stored in our memories and bodies, waiting to be activated, and EMDR offers a pathway to resolution. With its blend of personal narrative, expert insights, and innovative full-page photographs paired with affirmations, this book serves as an accessible and warm introduction to a complex yet vital subject.

Recognized as a New Statesman Book of the Year for 2023, this work offers a compelling exploration of its themes and insights. It delves into significant contemporary issues, presenting a thought-provoking narrative that engages with current societal debates. The author’s unique perspective and in-depth analysis provide readers with a fresh understanding of the subject matter, making it a must-read for those interested in the intersections of culture, politics, and human experience.

A revised edition of the publisher’s inaugural publication in 1990, which won the Pandora Award from Women-in-Publishing. Inspirational in its original format, this new edition features poems, stories, essays and interviews with over 30 women writers, both emerging authors and luminaries of contemporary literature such A.S. Byatt, Saskia Calliste, April De Angelis, Kit de Waal, Carol Ann Duffy, Sian Evans, Philippa Gregory, Mary Hamer, Jackie Kay, Shuchi Kothari, Bryony Lavery, Annee Lawrence, Roseanne Liang, Suchen Christine Lim, Jackie McCarrick, Laura Miles, Raman Mundair, Magda Oldziejewska, Kaite O’Reilly, Jacqueline Pepall, Gabi Reigh, Djamila Ribeiro, Fiona Rintoul, Jasvinder Sanghera, Anne Sebba, Kalista Sy, Debbie Taylor, Madeleine Thien, Claire Tomalin, Ida Vitale, Sarah Waters and the great-niece of Virginia Woolf -Emma Woolf. Together with the original writing workshops plus black and white illustrations. Guest editor Ann Sandham has compiled the new collection to celebrate Aurora Metro’s 30th anniversary as an independent publisher; 20% of profits will to go to the Virginia Woolf statue campaign in the UK. -- Cheryl Robson ― Publisher

A landmark collection of poetry by one of Latin America's most important living writers.

One of our foremost historical novelists, Philippa Gregory, makes history. We have fallen into the belief that women were absent from great events, and ineffectual in normal times. Through a radical reframing of the conventional eras of our history, Normal Women will tell the story of our nation - not with the rise and fall of Kings and the occasional Queen - but through social and cultural transition, showing the agency, persistence and effectiveness of women in society. Through the stories of the soldiers, guild widows, highwaywomen, pirates, miners and ship owners, international traders, theatre runners and 'female husbands' Normal Women will redefine 'normal' female behaviour to include heroism, rebellion, crime, treason, money-making, jousting and sainthood. And much rioting. Philippa Gregory has been working on this book for over ten years. It is the work of a lifetime from one of our greatest historical storytellers.

Descended from Melusina, the river goddess, Jacquetta always has had the gift of second sight. As a child visiting her uncle, she met his prisoner, Joan of Arc, and saw her own power reflected in the young woman accused of witchcraft. They share the mystery of the tarot card of the wheel of fortune before Joan is taken to a horrific death at the hands of the English rulers of France.

Luca and Isolde continue their journey searching for signs of the end of the world in medieval Christendom.

From the bestselling author of The Other Boleyn Girl and The White Princess comes the riveting story of Margaret Pole, daughter of George, Duke of Clarence, and was one of the few surviving members of the Plantagenet dynasty after the Wars of the Roses. Plantagenet, once carried proudly by Margaret like a crown upon her head, is now, at the end of the 15th century, the most dangerous name in England...