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Born the youngest of six children to Ethelwulf of Wessex and his wife Osburga, Alfred was never meant or expected to be King of Wessex, the greatest of the English Kingdoms of the time. Through battle and sickness Alfred was thrust into the Kingship as a young man suffering with Ulcerative Colitis and facing down the Great Heathen Army, the largest Viking army ever assembled up to that time by the grandsons of Ragnar Lothbrok, hell bent on taking all of England. Faced with such dangers Alfred nearly faltered, but his faith in God, his people, and his elder brother Edwulf helped him pull through. In this biography, created through using both documents close to the time period such as the Anglo Saxon Chronicles, Asser's biography of the King, and retrocognition, the ability to see the past through dreams, I tell Alfred's life story from his time in Rome as a boy to the great Battle of Ethandune where England's fate was decided.

As the Great Depression takes hold, the old liners Mauretania, Aquitania, and Olympic find themselves in an ever changing world that is quickly passing them by. And as whispers of trouble begin to come across the channel, their only hope for their line's survival lies with one ship.

A complex and humorous journey through a 1960s boyhood. From the "British Dream" and social mobility to the heartbreaking (and literal) bonfire of the vanities involving a beloved toy train and a piano, this memoir captures the fiery traditions and cultural shifts of the era.

A short retelling about the execution of King Charles I on the 30th January 1649 CW : EXECUTION (BEHEADING) *Painting on the cover by Edward Bower (1635-1667) shortly after King Charles I's death

A memoir of a 1960s summer job at a Billericay cosmetics factory. Amidst the cultural backdrop of the Profumo Affair and the "British Dream," the narrator navigates the glimmer of the production line, the struggle of morning alarms, and the unintentional role of family scapegoat.

Y/N's elder sister Roseanne marries a man of esteemed status, she and her family are whisked away from their humble countryside home into the ripening society of 18th century Britain. As she adjusts to the changes in formality and surroundings she becomes acquainted with the young Prince George, whom to her seems like everyone else around her, arrogant, selfish and cruel as confusion and chaos ensue. All while of course the George fall in love with her. Love has never been simple, especially with the presumptions we all entail to each other.

In the shadowed heart of wartime Cambridge, a single night will unravel a web of secrets that could change the course of history. When Dr. Edmund Harrison is found dead during a brutal air raid, what seems like a simple murder becomes a complex web of espionage that threatens to expose the darkest secrets of British Intelligence. At the center of this atmospheric thriller stands a woman whose loyalty is tested by the explosive truths her husband uncovered. As Detective Inspector Malcolm Foster begins to investigate, he finds himself navigating a treacherous landscape of betrayal. A daring actress, a wounded RAF pilot, an aristocratic woman with dangerous connections, and a network of spies hiding among Cambridge's scholarly elite all become entangled in a deadly game of survival. With German radar technology and wartime secrets hanging in the balance, one question burns at the heart of the investigation: Who killed Edmund Harrison, and what truth was worth murdering for? "Cambridge Betrayal" is a gripping historical thriller that plunges readers into the dangerous world of wartime espionage. Set against the backdrop of World War II, this novel weaves together personal intrigue and national security in a story of love, loyalty, and the devastating consequences of secrets. Perfect for fans of historical spy novels, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat until its final, shocking revelation.

One empire fights for its soul. The other fights for its ledger. Canton, 1839. The Pearl River is a graveyard of secrets, choked by the hulls of British merchant ships and the sweet, sickly scent of "Foreign Mud." To the West, opium is the perfect commodity-the silver-maker that balances the scales of the British Empire. To the East, it is a poison dissolving the Mandate of Heaven. When Commissioner Liang Wei arrives with a mandate from the Emperor to choke the trade at its source, he sets a match to a powder keg that has been dry for centuries. Four lives collide in the smoke: The Patriot: A rigid moralist who believes righteousness can outgun a fleet. The Merchant: A pragmatist who views addiction as a mere variable in a balance sheet. The Scholar's Son: A brilliant youth whose descent into the pipe mirrors his nation's decay. The Court Insider: A survivor who knows that the loudest voices for war often hide the deepest corruption. From the opulent tea houses of the Thirteen Factories to the blood-stained decks of the Royal Navy's steamships, The Opium Wars is a sprawling epic of systemic collapse. In a world where honor is traded for silver and morality is obscured by a cloud of white smoke, there are no heroes-only the survivors of a century of humiliation. History is written in ink. It is erased in blood.

Majestic castles, gilded halls, and the cold touch of stone walls conceal a world filled with intrigue, betrayal, and forbidden love. She is a princess, raised at court, accustomed to rules and luxury, yet yearning within her golden cage. He is a knight whose fame echoes across the land, bound in steel and sworn to loyalty to the crown. Their meeting was meant to be a coincidence... but became the beginning of a story that would change their destinies. Secret glances, whispered conversations in the shadowed gardens, quiet words they would never dare speak in the presence of others... They knew they were never meant to be. Yet the tighter the chains of duty grew, the closer they were drawn to one another. When the royal court fills with rumors, and envious eyes search for the slightest cause for betrayal, their love becomes a deadly secret. And one day, she will have to make a choice - to fight for him until the end or lose him forever. This is a tale of a love that endured wars, betrayal, and separation... yet could not defeat fate. Of a woman who lived her life with a crown upon her head and emptiness in her heart. And of a man whose name she whispered until her final breath.

𝖢𝖾𝗅𝗍𝗂𝖼 𝗆𝗒𝗍𝗁𝗌, 𝖺𝗅𝗈𝗇𝗀 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗅𝖾𝗀𝖾𝗇𝖽𝗌, 𝖺𝗋𝖾 𝗎𝗇𝗂𝗍𝖾𝖽 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗁𝗂𝗌𝗍𝗈𝗋𝗂𝖼𝖺𝗅 𝖿𝖺𝖼𝗍𝗌 𝗈𝖿 𝖾𝖺𝗋𝗅𝗂𝖾𝗋 𝖡𝗋𝗂𝗍𝗂𝗌𝗁 𝗍𝗂𝗆𝖾, 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗉𝗋𝗈𝖽𝗎𝖼𝗍𝗌 𝗈𝖿 𝗆𝗒 𝗂𝗆𝖺𝗀𝗂𝗇𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇.

They say the Carneville appears only to those it chooses. Every October, as shadows deepen and mystery fills the air, the Carneville arrives-a travelling carnival steeped in ancient British legends and enchantments. For one week, its gates open to those brave enough to enter, promising thrills for the young, nostalgia for the old, and wonder for all. Sixteen-year-old Eleanor never expected the Carneville to visit her quiet town. Haunted by strange dreams and symbols, she feels an irresistible pull as she steps into the carnival's haunted grounds. Inside, she encounters a world where myth and magic intertwine, with eerie attractions like the ghostly carousel, a hall of mirrors that reflects more than your face, and a ringmaster who seems to know her every thought. With each night, Eleanor uncovers hidden secrets and legends that go beyond her wildest imagination. But as Halloween draws closer, she realises that some stories are meant to remain untold-and that the Carneville may demand more from her than she's ready to give. Step right up, if you dare, and let the Carneville enchant, thrill, and haunt you.

James diversified the family business, branching out from the traditional tartan production his family had been engaged in for generations, focusing on linen weaving, which brought him to the hub of Northern Ireland, Londonderry. Here he established his business, becoming a modest success. The deadly siege of 1689 nearly destroyed it all.

To her, he represents authority and power. To him, she spells sedition and danger. Orphaned at birth, Cecily Neville owes more than her name to the former hospitallers of Temple Roding. She was still a child when the reformation wrenched her home and adopted family from her and now, like the few surviving monks, she lives in fear that her past could take a deadly toll. Her closest friend is her precious peregrine falcon, Charlemagne. Her greatest enemy is Allan Smythe, the new owner of Temple Roding. Grieving over the loss of both wife and child, Smythe throws his heart and soul into reviving the old hospitaller commandery that he's bought in partnership with his brother-in-law, Kennett Clark. He can't risk being distracted by the mysterious but tempting Cecily and her murdering bird. However, when Smythe is forced to save her from his brother-in-law's lecherous clutches, the unscrupulous Kennett vows to destroy them both. On a knife-edge, Smythe can't afford to relax the rents owed by Cecily and her fellow villagers. If he doesn't demolish her former home for profit, he risks losing everything to Kennett. But when necessity forces him to employ Cecily, there's more at stake than his future and his battered heart. Something lies hidden in the depths of the hospitaller commandery that could solve all of Smythe's problems... or threaten his life. It all depends on whether he, or the very determined Cecily, finds it first.