Memoir of Queen Adelaide - signed or inscribed book

2015, ISBN: 9781406897500

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(Adelaide), Rigby Limited, (1968). . First Edition; 8vo; pp. (xii), 264; illustrated endpapers, 16 pages of b/w photographic plates, index; original blue cloth, title lettered in silver … More...

(Adelaide), Rigby Limited, (1968). . First Edition; 8vo; pp. (xii), 264; illustrated endpapers, 16 pages of b/w photographic plates, index; original blue cloth, title lettered in silver on spine, minor chipping to dustjacket, minor flecking to top page edges, otherwise a very good copy. Inscribed by author., (Adelaide), Rigby Limited, (1968)., Penguin Aus., 2015. Paperback. New. From internationally bestselling and award-winning author Melina Marchetta comes Book Two in The Lumatere Chronicles, her dazzling epic fantasy series. Fiercely loyal to the Queen and Finnikin, Froi has finally found his home in Lumatere . . . or so he believes. But when he is sent on a dark and secretive mission to the rival kingdom of Charyn, nothing could have prepared him for what he finds in its surreal royal court. In this dangerous place he must unravel the mysteries of a half-mad princess . . . and discover the truth before it is too late. Praise for Froi of the Exiles: 'Marchetta's imagined world swallowed me whole and I wanted to stay in it.' Lorien Kaye, The Age 'Marchetta again demonstrates her fearlessness in exposing humanity at its ugliest, but also at its noblest, as her damaged characters struggle to rebuild their lives. The precipice on which Marchetta leaves readers will have them aching—but also terrified—to discover what comes next.' Publisher's Weekly (starred review) 'For fans, this is a must-read; newcomers to Lumatere's story will dive in with [Url removed] epic has everything readers can ask for: great characters and a truly spectacular plot filled with romance, suspense, friendship and betrayal.' Kirkus Review 'Charged with sexual tension, internecine politics and violent changes of both fortune and allegiance, this is a complex, memorable fantasy.' Katharine England, Adelaide Advertiser 'The best audience for this sequel is the many fans of FINNIKIN OF THE ROCK, who will hungrily devour the book, despite its length...The story's tortured romances and beyond-dysfunctional families are achingly memorable, and the complicated, continually surprising plot will keep readers on their toes... readers... will bask in the deep satisfaction of a gripping story gloriously told.' The Horn Book 'The strength of Froi is not any 'gotcha' moment, but, rather, the detailed and complex and sympathetic world of Charyn, a world that in Finnikin the reader was told was dark and now turns out to be — not light, but, rather, one with shades of gray. This is an ugly story, beautifully written; a story of both the harm that people can inflict, and the healing. It is about need and forgiveness. It is about hope, but the hope that is earned by blood and tears, the hope that is willed into being because of a desire that life should be better than what it is. 'Lest this sound too emotional, too romantic, rest assured it is also action packed. It is, after all, about war; about killing a king; about rebellion. Froi is someone who prefers to uses his fists. 'Froi is also funny, in the type of real-world way that people are, a bit sarcastic and flip. Sometimes the humor is dark, the type of humor used in tough situations. 'This is, no doubt about i, one of my  Favorite Books Read in 2012 . Because I fell in love with Froi, and Quintana, and the Charynites Froi meets on the way. Because like Froi, I began to forget the task he had to do and what his new friendships would mean to those left back in Lumatere.' School Library Journal [Url removed] 'This book is complex, with rich and flawed characters and a plot that is completely addictive because it's so unpredictable and multilayered. It can stand alone, although plot details from FINNIKIN OF THE ROCK are mentioned, making it more rewarding to read the two in order. Fans of the intricate fantasies of Megan Whalen Turner or George R. R. Martin will love this powerful book and wait impatiently for the next installment' School Library Journal 'For fans, this is a must-read; newcomers to Lumatere's story will dive in with [Url removed] epic has everything readers can ask for: great characters and a truly spectacular plot filled with romance, suspense, friendship and betrayal' Kirkus Reviews 'Readers will be richly rewarded, as . . . the tale is transformed into a lush tapestry in which each stitch is a nugget of history and each splash of color a rounded character that engages readers' emotions. The expertly crafted ending is designed to leave fans old and new waiting with keen anticipation for the next entry . . . Expect significant attention for this highbrow, high-fantasy sequel.' Booklist (starred review) 'In FROI OF THE EXILES, Marchetta has once again created a complex, engrossing world of adventure, intrigue and romance, with strong characters and compelling storylines. Books this good aren't just for teens.' Bookpage 'This intricately plotted novel has richly drawn and well-developed characters. This is Marchetta's strength. She is truly a master of formal, stylized high fantasy. . . The characters and their conflicts, particularly Quintana—one of the most fascinating characters in the fantasy genre—will keep readers glued to this absorbing sequel. Recommend this book to fans of fantasy authors Christopher Paolini or Megan Whalen Turner.' VOYA 'In this impressive companion to FINNIKIN OF THE ROCK, the focalization shifts from Finn to Froi (perhaps the most intriguing member of the first book's superb supporting cast), enabling Marchetta to explore the political machinations working beyond Lumatere and to examine human interactions... Where Finnikin was about the reclamation of something lost, Froi's story is about the building of something new in the wake of physical and sexual trauma at both an individual and societal level. Fans of the first book are no doubt expecting to be challenged by its sequel, and they will not be disappointed by this thrilling, romantic, and utterly unforgettable tale.' Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review) Awards 1. American Library Association Best Fiction For Young Adults 2. Best Fiction for Young Adults Nominee 3. Capitol Choices Noteworthy Titles for Children & Teens 4. YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults list 5. Los Angeles Public Library's Best of 2012 book list 6. Kirkus Reviews - Best YA Books of the Year 7. YALSA Reader's Choice List Nominee 8. BFYA Best Fiction for Young Adults Nominations SKU: MM-40025325; EAN: 9780143567738, Penguin Aus., 2015, Echo Library, 2011-04-11. Paperback. Used:Good. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Ships Fast. Expedite Shipping Available., Echo Library, 2011-04-11<

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1990, ISBN: 9781406897500

Sotheby's, London, auction catalogue for the second sale held on 19th June, 1990. Laminated illustrated wrappers, 4to,. 177 pp, plates, ills. 131 lots. Among the highlights noted wer… More...

Sotheby's, London, auction catalogue for the second sale held on 19th June, 1990. Laminated illustrated wrappers, 4to,. 177 pp, plates, ills. 131 lots. Among the highlights noted were: the Donaueschingen Pontifical, Reichenau Abbey, second quarter of the ninth century; manuscripts in Latin, Greek, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Middle English, Hebrew, Church Slavonic, Armenian, Arabic and Ge'ez; texts by Lucus Anneus Florus, Plutarch, Servius, Gregory the Great, Adalerus, Berno of Reichenau, Sacrobosco, Bonaventura, Bartholomeus Anglicus, Gregory IX, Bartolomeo da San Concordia, Matthew of Cracow, Antoninus of Florence, Leonardo Bruni and Amerigo Vespucci; manuscripts of the statutes of England and of canon law, chronicles, science, astronomy, mathematics, botany, sermons, virtues and vices, and the story of the Holy Grail; Bibles, including a third-century fragment of St. John's Gospel, and an important early thirteenth-century English Bible from the library of William Morris; Books of Hours, including examples of the Uses of Sarum, Rome, Paris, Lyons, Therouanne and Tournai, and three miniature Italian Books of Hours; a total of over 300 fragments and single leaves, including fragments of an Anglo-Saxon service book, of a twelfth-century giant Bible from Siena, and of the Psalter of Joan of Navarre; and miniatures by or in the style of Nero da Rimini, Cristoforo Cortese, the Master of the Queen Mary Psalter, Johannes, the Master of Adelaide of Savoy, the Master of the Prayerbooks of c. 1500, and the Spanish Forger; and documents including illuminated charters of Ferdinand IV (1304) and Richard III (1485) and an archive concerning Savanarola. Front wrapper slightly creased, otherwise Very Good., Sotheby's, London, auction catalogue for the second sale held on 19th June, 1990, 1990, Sotheby's, London, auction catalogue for the second sale held on 19th June, 1990. Laminated illustrated wrappers, 4to,. 177 pp, plates, ills. 131 lots. Among the highlights noted were: the Donaueschingen Pontifical, Reichenau Abbey, second quarter of the ninth century; manuscripts in Latin, Greek, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Middle English, Hebrew, Church Slavonic, Armenian, Arabic and Ge'ez; texts by Lucus Anneus Florus, Plutarch, Servius, Gregory the Great, Adalerus, Berno of Reichenau, Sacrobosco, Bonaventura, Bartholomeus Anglicus, Gregory IX, Bartolomeo da San Concordia, Matthew of Cracow, Antoninus of Florence, Leonardo Bruni and Amerigo Vespucci; manuscripts of the statutes of England and of canon law, chronicles, science, astronomy, mathematics, botany, sermons, virtues and vices, and the story of the Holy Grail; Bibles, including a third-century fragment of St. John's Gospel, and an important early thirteenth-century English Bible from the library of William Morris; Books of Hours, including examples of the Uses of Sarum, Rome, Paris, Lyons, Therouanne and Tournai, and three miniature Italian Books of Hours; a total of over 300 fragments and single leaves, including fragments of an Anglo-Saxon service book, of a twelfth-century giant Bible from Siena, and of the Psalter of Joan of Navarre; and miniatures by or in the style of Nero da Rimini, Cristoforo Cortese, the Master of the Queen Mary Psalter, Johannes, the Master of Adelaide of Savoy, the Master of the Prayerbooks of c. 1500, and the Spanish Forger; and documents including illuminated charters of Ferdinand IV (1304) and Richard III (1485) and an archive concerning Savanarola. Near Fine., Sotheby's, London, auction catalogue for the second sale held on 19th June, 1990, 1990, Rigby, Adelaide, 1970. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/Good. 200 pp., acknowledgements, foreword, list of illustrations, list of photographs, bibliography and index. Coloured endpapers. The text is illustrated with numerous black and white contemporary illustrations or photographs, some double paged. Dark blue boards with gilt writing on spine. The corners are very slightly rubbed and bumped and the head and the heel of the spine are in likewise condition. On the ffep., previous owners name. Illustrated dustwrapper, showing Prince Alfred after being shot, black illustration with an orange wash overlay. White writing on front panel and on spine. The dustwrapper is rubbed and faded, most particularly noticeable on spine. Account of Prince Alfred's tour to Australia in 1867, where he was feted, shown huge outpourings of loyalty and shot! Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Category: History; Royalty ; History -- British; ISBN: 0851790887. ISBN/EAN: 9780851790886. Inventory No: 0101235. . 9780851790886, Rigby, 1970, Brand New. Book Condition: Brand New<

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ISBN: 1406897507

[EAN: 9781406897500], Neubuch, [PU: Echo Library, United States], Language: English . Brand New Book ***** Print on Demand *****.A Memoir of the Consort of King William IV by the author o… More...

[EAN: 9781406897500], Neubuch, [PU: Echo Library, United States], Language: English . Brand New Book ***** Print on Demand *****.A Memoir of the Consort of King William IV by the author of Lives of the Queens of England of the House of Hanover. First published in 1861.<

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