![]() ![]() ![]() This is one of my very favorite audiobooks and I heartily recommend it to any historical fiction fan who is looking for a substantial and riveting 'read'. ![]() The narrator's voice conjures up a haughty richness eerily reminiscent of Peter O'Toole's Henry II from 'The Lion in Winter' it made for an immensely enjoyable listen Henry's larger-than-life ego simply explodes through this voice! (If you like your audiobooks read in dry monotone, skip this one!) The narration of Henry VIII is augmented by side notes written as if in the diary's margins by his court fool, and his dry, rapier-sharp wit is the perfect foil for the king's own viewpoint. Bringing to life Henry's reign, from the splendid promise of its beginnings to its sordid and dangerous conclusion, the lush detail makes the reader/listener feel as if we are actually there, so vivid are the descriptions. The book, as hefty as the king it brings to life, is arguably Margaret George's finest book. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Unfortunately for the student, there are no red roses in his garden. ![]() The Professor's daughter has promised to dance with the Student at the ball but only on the condition that he gives her a red rose first. 1888 illustration by the British artist George Percy Jacomb-Hood.Ī ball is to be held by the Prince. The Nightingale and the Student among the roses. There have been five different operatic adaptations of the story and four different ballets based on the work. However, the birds' sacrifice proves to be in vain. Taking pity on the student, the nightingale sacrifices her life in order to procure a red rose for the young man. ![]() The young woman threatens to abandon the student unless he gives her a red rose. The story's plot is set in motion when a nightingale overhears a young student express his fears about losing the young woman he loves forever. It was first published in 1888 in the anthology The Happy Prince and Other Tales, which, as well as its title story, also includes " The Selfish Giant", " The Devoted Friend' and " The Remarkable Rocket". "The Nightingale and the Rose" is a short tragic fantasy story for children by the Irish author Oscar Wilde. A nightingale photographed in Offenbach am Main, Germany in 2007. ![]() ![]() ![]() The Canadians have rejected the refugees outright. ![]() The Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, the piece says, is going down there to try to negotiate something for the refugees with the Cuban government. (As it turned out, we underestimated the liberation from selfhood the Nazis offered, the lure of mindless belonging and purpose.) (187) Anna Funder 3.80 Rating details 9,022 ratings 1,152 reviews All That I Am is a masterful and exhilarating exploration of bravery and betrayal, of the risks and sacrifices some people make for their beliefs, and of heroism hidden in the most unexpected places. Paperback 14.54 22 Used from 2.22 10 New from 8.00 All That I Am is a masterful and exhilarating exploration of bravery and betrayal, of the risks and sacrifices some people make for their beliefs, and of heroism hidden in the most unexpected places. Hitler might have muzzled the press but we thought that the people, once properly informed, would come to their senses and prefer their freedom. The Observer Holocaust All That I Am by Anna Funder review What is truth and what is fiction remains frustratingly unclear in this novel based on a real-life tale of wartime resistance. We were being offered exile on condition that we were silent about the reason we needed it. ![]() All That I Am is a masterful and exhilarating exploration of brave. Our English visas also stipulated "no political activities of any kind." But our lives would only have meaning if we could continue to help the underground in Germany, and try to alert the rest of the world to Hitler's plans for war. Read 1,153 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. ![]() ![]() ![]() LIST OF HER NOVELS STARTING FROM MOST RECENT:ģ.25 so sorry but you gave so much clue from the beginning so I didn’t enjoy the final surprise because I already found it which puts me in the minority group of readers who don’t like the book so much stars! She currently lives in Calgary with her husband and three daughters and loves to wake up to the Rocky Mountains each morning. Holmes was inspired to write Finding Emma after experiencing a brief moment of horror when she’d thought her youngest daughter was missing. In 2012 she received the Indie Excellence Award. Steena Holmes grew up in a small town in Canada and holds a Bachelors degree in Theology. ![]() The Word Game also won the 2015 USA Books Award for Best Fiction and her novel, The Memory Child was a finalist in the same category. The Word Game was included in the Top 20 Novels to be Written by Women in 2015 by Good Housekeeping. Her latest novel - LIES WE TELL OURSELVES - is out October 2020. NY Times & USA Today Bestselling Author - Steena is the author of the heart wrenching Finding Emma series. ![]() ![]() ![]() “How much more darkly satisfying, and true to Killing Eve‘s original spirit, for the couple to walk off into the sunset together?” That’s the Villanelle that I wrote, that Phoebe turned into a screen character, and that Jodie ran with so gloriously.”īut the series finale was instead “a bowing to convention,” he says, and “a punishing of Villanelle and Eve for the bloody, erotically impelled chaos they have caused.” He notes that “a truly subversive storyline would have defied the trope which sees same-sex lovers in TV dramas permitted only the most fleeting of relationships before one of them is killed off,” citing Lexa’s death on The 100 as another infamous example. Jennings first shares what a thrill it’s been to see his work brought to life on TV, but he admits that “the final series ending took me aback.” He recalls that when series creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge “and I first discussed Villanelle’s character five years ago, we agreed that she was defined by what Phoebe called her ‘glory’: her subversiveness, her savage power, her insistence on lovely things. Killing Eve: Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer Talk Working Together as ‘Great Dance Partners,’ Pick Their Favorite Scenes ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() " Taylor has talked about how much history was in the stories some stories took p Mildred DeLois Taylor is an African-American writer known for her works exploring the struggle faced by African-American families in the Deep South. She has stated that these anecdotes became very clear in her mind, and in fact, once she realized that adults talked about the past, "I began to visualize all the family who had once known the land, and I felt as if I knew them, too. Many of her works are based on stories of her family that she heard while growing up. She now lives in Colorado with her daughter. Taylor was born in Jackson, Mississippi, but lived there only a short amount of time, then moved to Toledo, Ohio, where she spent most of her childhood. Mildred DeLois Taylor is an African-American writer known for her works exploring the struggle faced by African-American families in the Deep South. ![]() ![]() This edition features the classic story with a stunning redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans – big and small!Īlso available with redesigned covers are The Gruffalo's Child, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, The Smartest Giant in Town, Monkey Puzzle, Charlie Cook's Favourite Book, and A Squash and a Squeeze. This award-winning rhyming story of a mouse and a monster has found its way into the hearts and bedtimes of an entire generation of children and will undoubtedly continue to enchant children for years and years to come. Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Gruffalo is an undisputed modern classic and has become a best-selling phenomenon across the world with over 13.5 million copies sold. Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake. The rhythm and rhyme of Julia Donaldsons story, along with the strong story arc, make The Gruffalo an excellent read aloud. A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood.Ī fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good. ![]() ![]() ![]() The message of Captivating is this: Your heart matters more than anything else in all creation. “Do these ten things, and you will be a godly woman.”The effect has not been good on the feminine soul. ![]() Sadly, too many messages for Christian women add to the pressure. Most women think they have to settle for a life of efficiency and duty, chores and errands, striving to be the women they “ought” to be but often feeling they have failed. She finds no romance except in novels, no adventure except on television, and she doubts very much that she will ever be the Beauty in any tale. And yet how many women do you know who ever find that life? As the years pass by, the heart of a woman gets pushed aside, wounded, buried. They are the secret to the feminine heart. Those desires are far more than child’s play. She longs to be swept up into a romance, to play an irreplaceable role in a great adventure, to be the Beauty of the story. And every little girl holds in her heart her most precious dreams. ![]() ![]() ![]() The writing is direct, and the plot is straightforward. There is also information on wind turbines, and the equilibrium between nature and technology is explored in a relatable way. Readers learn about the many species of bats, their habitats, and migrations. ![]() ![]() In addition to the intriguing storyline, Bats in Trouble is captivating because of the factual information about bats that is embedded throughout…Highly Recommended."- "CM Magazine" "This contemporary story is engaging and stuffed with scientific facts. It offers numerous opportunities for parents and teachers to open a dialogue addressing a wide range of interesting and important issues related to general ecology and natural history of bats… Bats in Trouble is the third book featuring the activities of young environmental activist, Cricket McKay…In alerting young readers to various issues of environmental concern, these volumes will help foster an interest in appropriate environmental stewardship among an upcoming generation of potential environmental leaders."- "The Underground Movement" "Effective in delivering an environmental message and encouraging action."- "Kirkus Reviews" "The story empowers children to make a positive difference, no matter what their age. " Bats in Trouble is a nicely written story suitable for readers 7-9 years of age. ![]() ![]() ![]() You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie Preferences, as described in the Cookie Notice. 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