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Brenda Rickman Vantrease

    Brenda Rickman Vantrease is een getalenteerde verhalenverteller wiens proza lezers transporteert door rijke historische landschappen. Haar schrijven wordt gekenmerkt door nauwgezet onderzoek en een diep begrip van de menselijke conditie, waarbij ze thema's als identiteit, veerkracht en de blijvende kracht van gemeenschap verkent. Vantrease creëert verhalen die zowel grootschalig als intiem in hun emotionele resonantie zijn, en nodigt lezers uit om contact te maken met personages door de tijd heen.

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    The Queen's Promise
    The Illuminator
    The Mercy Seller
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    The Heretic's Wife
    • The Heretic's Wife

      • 416bladzijden
      • 15 uur lezen
      3,8(25)Tarief

      Exploring the intricate interplay between love and faith, this novel weaves a compelling narrative that delves into the challenges and triumphs of its characters. Set against a rich backdrop, the story highlights the transformative power of love while navigating the complexities and dangers that faith can bring. Through vivid storytelling, the author captures the emotional depth and moral dilemmas faced by the characters, making for a profound and engaging read.

      The Heretic's Wife
    • A Far

      • 256bladzijden
      • 9 uur lezen
      3,7(11)Tarief

      Summer, 1643. King Charles I and Parliament continue to wage a gory war where no one is safe. Caroline Pendleton, a young widow, must fend for herself in London, while Lucy Hay, the beautiful Countess of Carlisle, juggles her conflicting allegiances, and Queen Henrietta faces exile to France again . . . but will her pregnancy scupper her escape?

      A Far
    • The Mercy Seller

      • 446bladzijden
      • 16 uur lezen
      3,9(64)Tarief

      Set against the backdrop of 15th-century Europe, the story follows Englishwoman Anna Bookman and her grandfather, Finn, who illuminate precious books, including forbidden Bible translations, in Prague. As religious intolerance escalates, their secretive work becomes increasingly perilous. Finn encourages Anna to escape to England for safety, but her journey promises to be fraught with challenges.

      The Mercy Seller
    • A richly detailed, irresistibly compelling, glorious story of love, art, religion, and treachery at an extraordinary turning point in history

      The Illuminator
    • The Queen's Promise

      • 230bladzijden
      • 9 uur lezen
      3,1(37)Tarief

      1642. England rushes towards a war between the King and Parliament. Two women face difficulties ahead. The unpopular Queen Henrietta can no longer rely on those in the royal courts of Europe. And the Countess of Carlisle must remain loyal to the King, despite his betrayal of her lover. Both try to survive in a world where no one can be trusted.

      The Queen's Promise
    • Napínavý román o lásce mezi kacířskými procesy středověké Prahy a Londýna... ... Poznala zabarvení toho hlasu! Srdce se jí rozbušilo. "Ne! Nenechávejte ho tady se mnou. Řekla jsem Vám, že nepotřebuji kněze!." "Budu na konci chodby, Otče. Jen zavolejte, až budete chtít odejít." Stařena za sebou zavřela dveře. Pokročil kupředu a stáhnul si kápi. "Anno, prosím tě. Neměj strach," prosil. "Přišel jsem ti pomoct!" Vstoupil do kroužku světla svíčky a natáhnul se, aby ji vzal za ruku. Upustila plátno na zem a uhnula před ním. "Nedotýkej se mě! Už jsi mi pomohl dost!" ...

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