Vlad The Last Confession

Vlad: The Last Confession

Publisher : Hachette UK
Release Date : 2009-03-06
ISBN : 1409106926
Pages : 384 pages
Rating Book: 4.0/5 (49 users)

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Download or read book Vlad: The Last Confession written by Chris Humphreys and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2009-03-06 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A superb gothic novel about the real Dracula, Vlad the Impaler - one of history's greatest psychopaths or a hero of the West? Perhaps both... 'A chilling masterpiece that weaves fact and fable. Bedtime reading? Only if you don't need much sleep...' BEST DRACULA. A name of horror, depravity and the darkest sensuality. Yet the real Dracula was just as alluring, just as terrifying, his story not of a monster but of a man - and a contradiction. For the one they called 'The Devil's Son' was both tyrant and lawgiver, crusader and mass slaughterer, torturer and hero, lover and murderer. His tale is told by those who knew him best. The only woman he ever loved, who he must sacrifice. His closest comrade and traitor. And his priest, betraying the secrets of the confessional to reveal the mind of the man history would forever remember as Tepes - 'The Impaler'. But Vlad's actions defy such labels. His extraordinary life burns with passion, taking him from his years as hostage to the Turk, through torture, battle, triumph and betrayal, ultimately to a last crusade - there perhaps, beneath the twin banners of the Dragon and the Cross, to find redemption for his innumerable sins.

by Cc Humphreys

Publisher :
Release Date : 2009-06-01
ISBN : 9781552787816
Pages : 400 pages
Rating Book: 4.8/5 (787 users)

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Download or read book Vlad the Last Confession written by Cc Humphreys and published by . This book was released on 2009-06-01 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A superb gothic novel about the real Vlad the Impaler - one of history's greatest psychopaths or a hero of the West? Perhaps both...

Prince Dracula

by Gavin Baddeley

Publisher : Canelo
Release Date : 2022-09-22
ISBN : 1800329903
Pages : pages
Rating Book: 4.0/5 (8 users)

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Download or read book Prince Dracula written by Gavin Baddeley and published by Canelo. This book was released on 2022-09-22 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A war hero, a mass murderer and a Gothic legend the world has never forgotten Vlad the Impaler is one of history’s most compelling and brutal characters, with a bizarre afterlife as a cult horror sensation. A hero to his countrymen, Vlad Dracula is a byword for dread. Not just for generations of Western fans of Gothic fiction and film, but also for an appalled and fascinated 15th-century readership, for whom contemporary accounts of Dracula’s atrocities became the world’s first horror bestsellers. Combining historical research and dramatic reconstruction with contemporary reference, here is Vlad the Impaler’s dramatic career, from pampered captive of the Ottoman Sultans to exterminating angel of Christian vengeance. But in reality, was he the embodiment of unbridled cruelty or model ruler of an embattled realm? Prince Dracula also examines the role of psychological warfare and black propaganda in international politics, from the medieval torture chamber to the headlines of the modern age, and shows Vlad as an unwitting pioneer of the modern world. Plying a grisly course through medieval bloodbaths and contemporary horrors, Gavin Baddeley and Paul Woods leave no tombstone unturned in this extraordinary history.

The Rerun of Dracula

by Ben Ohmart

Publisher : BearManor Media
Release Date : 2012-07
ISBN :
Pages : 296 pages
Rating Book: 4./5 ( users)

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Download or read book The Rerun of Dracula written by Ben Ohmart and published by BearManor Media. This book was released on 2012-07 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The author’s life plus 70 years, my ass!” –Vlad Tepes The hook is simple: everyone knows that the character of Dracula was based on Vlad “the Impaler” Tepes. The trouble is, he never died. Hollywood, Random House, the Lugosi estate, Francis Ford Coppola, everyone owes him big time for cashing in on his likeness. Tallahassee, Florida might seem like the dumbest place to start a major lawsuit against pretty much the known world, but Vlad, an actual vampire, is more concerned with shaking things up than staying predictable. He has definite goals in mind. The Rerun of Dracula, written with the complete support of the Tepes estate, is the first true chronicle of a dynamic individual with a great mustache and a legitimate reason to sue.

A Place Called Armageddon

by Chris Humphreys

Publisher : Hachette UK
Release Date : 2011-07-21
ISBN : 1409114880
Pages : 352 pages
Rating Book: 4.0/5 (49 users)

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Download or read book A Place Called Armageddon written by Chris Humphreys and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2011-07-21 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A great tale, finely woven with action, palpably real characters and terrific twists of fate' Simon Scarrow 'Bernard Cornwell is good, but Humphreys is better' Historical Novels Review An epic new novel about one of Western civilisation's most traumatic events - the Fall of Constantinople... Constantinople. For a thousand years, the city was the heart of the vast Byzantine empire. Beloved of Greeks. Coveted by Turks. 1453. The empire has shrunk to what lies within its no-longer magnificent walls. Yet for one man, Constantinople is the stepping stone to destiny. Mehmet 11, just twenty when he is anointed Sultan, brings an army of one hundred thousand, outnumbering the defenders ten to one, and the most deadly threat the city has ever faced - the largest cannon in the world. But a city is more than stone, its fate inseparable from its citizens'. Like Gregoras, mercenary and exile, returning to the hated place he once loved. Theon, his twin - and betrayer. Sofia, loved by two brothers, forced to choose between them. And Leilah, mystic and assassin, seeking her own destiny in the flames...

Vampire Legends and Myths

by Roxanne Hellman

Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Release Date : 2011-12-15
ISBN : 1448860423
Pages : 264 pages
Rating Book: 4.4/5 (448 users)

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Download or read book Vampire Legends and Myths written by Roxanne Hellman and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2011-12-15 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For centuries, the legends and myths of vampires have permeated various cultures around the world. In folklore, frequently vampires visited their loved ones, and caused evil doings or deaths in the places they inhabited when they were alive. The romance of the vampire lies in his total isolationhe is the tragic character of the fallen angel, one with unimaginable power. Yet, his fatal weakness makes him vulnerable. In this mesmerizing book, readers learn about the origins of vampires and their various forms across the ancient world, Europe, America, the Caribbean, Asia, and Africa. Vlad Tepes, the land of Transylvania, and Dracula are engagingly introduced. The volume also describes how vampires have been featured in books and film.

The Duke of Darkness

by Cora Lee

Publisher : More Than Words Press
Release Date : 2018-11-27
ISBN : 1944477071
Pages : pages
Rating Book: 4.4/5 (944 users)

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Download or read book The Duke of Darkness written by Cora Lee and published by More Than Words Press. This book was released on 2018-11-27 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There were few people in the world the Duke of Rhuddlan could trust, least of all his scheming brother Nicholas. So when a spate of violence is perpetrated against people with a connection to the duke, Rhuddlan knows who is behind it. But how can he end this vicious campaign when Nick is backed by the King’s own son? Olivia Stone wants nothing more than to live quietly in her little cottage, but with a cruel suitor determined to possess her and an income that is steadily diminishing, she’s left with no choice but to appeal to her wealthy cousin—whom she’s never met—for assistance. Will he give it? Or will she be forced to marry a man she fears? When Rhuddlan knocks on Olivia’s door with a plan to help them both, she’s skeptical but sees no other option. Working together sparks a flame between them neither could have predicted, but when Nick discovers the relationship, he becomes determined to destroy their hope for happiness. Can Rhuddlan finally put an end to his brother’s devastation before someone is killed? Will Olivia still want him when she sees how ruthless he can be?

The Wars of Gods and Men

by Chris Humphreys

Publisher : Hachette UK
Release Date : 2022-03-03
ISBN : 1473226112
Pages : 368 pages
Rating Book: 4.7/5 (473 users)

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Download or read book The Wars of Gods and Men written by Chris Humphreys and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2022-03-03 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A brilliant epic fantasy debut from a master storyteller' Sebastien de Castell, author of the Greatcoat series including The Traitor's Blade 'Wonderful characters and great world-building, in Humphreys' special brand of addictive storytelling' Diana Gabaldon, author of the Outlander series 'An intriguing premise... an intricate, fast-paced story... Humphreys packs gods, deicide, warring tribes and some impressive world-building into just over 300 pages' Guardian Three lands, peopled by humans and immortals. In Corinthium a decadent endlessly-lived elite run the world for profit and power. But when a poor, honest solider dies, and is reborn, everything changes. In wintry Midgarth, where immortals are revered as deities, one of them has realized that something - or someone - is killing the gods. And in Ometepe there is only one immortal, for he has murdered every other. Until one woman gives birth to a very special baby. Yet there is a fourth, hidden land, where savage tribes have united under the prophecy of 'the One': a child who is neither boy nor girl. Now they plan to conquer the world. Unless a broken soldier, a desperate mother and a crippled god can stop them . . .

Shakespeare's Rebel

by Chris Humphreys

Publisher : Hachette UK
Release Date : 2013-03-14
ISBN : 1409114910
Pages : 352 pages
Rating Book: 4.0/5 (49 users)

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Download or read book Shakespeare's Rebel written by Chris Humphreys and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2013-03-14 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the scaffold of the Globe theatre to a menace in Whitehall, this is a gripping tale of corruption, rebellion and love. 1599. London is on the brink of revolution... But John Lawley - England's finest swordsman - just wants to be left alone to win back the heart of the woman he loves. And to design the fight scenes for the magnificent new Globe theatre. But in order to remain free to help his old friend Will Shakespeare finish the play that threatens to destroy him, John must dodge the Earl of Essex and Robert Cecil - the two men closest to the Queen. John is doomed by his three devils: whisky, women and the Earl of Essex. And despite every effort to avoid the clutches of the Queen's court, John is dragged back into its intrigues and the hopeless war in Ireland. As a deadly game of power, politics and conspiracy ensues, one that reaches from an ambush in Ireland to an even greater menace in Whitehall, John might just be the man to save England from herself.

Fire

by C C Humphreys

Publisher : Random House
Release Date : 2016-05-05
ISBN : 1448164222
Pages : 352 pages
Rating Book: 4.4/5 (448 users)

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Download or read book Fire written by C C Humphreys and published by Random House. This book was released on 2016-05-05 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First came Plague, now comes Fire. The epic tale of the hunt for a serial killer threatening London’s rich and poor during the Great Fire of London. Perfect for fans of S J Parris and C J Sansom. Fires don’t start by themselves. They need someone to light them. As the Great Plague of London loosens its grip at last, Charles II’s court moves back to the city, the theatres reopen and a new year arrives. 1666. It cannot be more terrible than the previous year, surely? But it can. What’s more it seems that a serial killer who stalked hand in hand with the Plague might not be dead after all. Together with actress Sarah Chalker, highwayman William Coke and thief-taker Pitman come together as one, determined to stop the brutal murder of London’s rich and poor once and for all. But another threat is on the way. It hasn’t rained in five months. London is a tinderbox – politically, sexually and religiously. The Great Fire of London is about to ignite. And the final confrontation between Coke, Pitman and Sarah Chalker and their murderous adversary will be decided against a background of apocalypse.

1066 Turned Upside Down

by Joanna Courtney

Publisher : Troubador Publishing Ltd
Release Date : 2018-11-26
ISBN : 1785897284
Pages : 200 pages
Rating Book: 4.8/5 (785 users)

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Download or read book 1066 Turned Upside Down written by Joanna Courtney and published by Troubador Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2018-11-26 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever wondered what might have happened if William the Conqueror had been beaten at Hastings? Or if Harald Hardrada had won at Stamford Bridge? Then here is the perfect set of stories for you. ‘1066 Turned Upside Down’ explores a variety of ways in which the momentous year of 1066 could have played out differently.

A Place Called Armageddon

by C. C. Humphreys

Publisher : Sourcebooks Landmark
Release Date : 2013-06-04
ISBN : 9781402280856
Pages : 480 pages
Rating Book: 4.8/5 (28 users)

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Download or read book A Place Called Armageddon written by C. C. Humphreys and published by Sourcebooks Landmark. This book was released on 2013-06-04 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With Muslim soldiers outside the gates of Constantinople, Gregoras, who once vowed never to return to the cursed home that betrayed him, hears the desperate call for help.

Ninth Grade Slays #2

by Heather Brewer

Publisher : Penguin
Release Date : 2008-04-17
ISBN : 1440636052
Pages : 288 pages
Rating Book: 4.4/5 (44 users)

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Download or read book Ninth Grade Slays #2 written by Heather Brewer and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-04-17 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second graphic novel in the series of adaptations of Heather Brewer's New York Times best-selling series. Freshman year stinks for Vlad Tod. Bullies still harass him. The photographer from the school newspaper is tailing him. And failing his studies could be deadly. A trip to Siberia gives study abroad a whole new meaning as Vlad connects with other vampires and advances his mind-control abilities, but will he return home with the skills to recognize a vampire slayer when he sees one? In this thrilling sequel to Eighth Grade Bites, Vlad must confront the secrets of the past and battle forces that once again threaten his life.

Quill & Quire

Publisher :
Release Date : 2008
ISBN :
Pages : pages
Rating Book: 4.O/5 ( users)

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Download or read book Quill & Quire written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The French Executioner

by C. C. Humphreys

Publisher : Sourcebooks Landmark
Release Date : 2014-10-07
ISBN : 9781402272349
Pages : 391 pages
Rating Book: 4.7/5 (272 users)

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Download or read book The French Executioner written by C. C. Humphreys and published by Sourcebooks Landmark. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published: United Kingdom: Orion Books Ltd., 2002.

The Curse of Anne Boleyn

by C. C. Humphreys

Publisher : Sourcebooks Landmark
Release Date : 2015-05-05
ISBN : 9781402282300
Pages : 416 pages
Rating Book: 4.8/5 (282 users)

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Download or read book The Curse of Anne Boleyn written by C. C. Humphreys and published by Sourcebooks Landmark. This book was released on 2015-05-05 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Originally published as Blood Ties in 2003 in the United Kingdom by Orion Books."--Title page verso.

The Karamazov Correspondence

by Vladimir S. Soloviev

Publisher : Academic Studies PRess
Release Date : 2019-09-24
ISBN : 1644692600
Pages : 388 pages
Rating Book: 4.4/5 (644 users)

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Download or read book The Karamazov Correspondence written by Vladimir S. Soloviev and published by Academic Studies PRess. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Karamazov Correspondence: Letters of Vladimir S. Soloviev represents the first fully annotated and chronologically arranged collection of the Russian philosopher-poet’s most important letters, the vast majority of which have never before been translated into English. Soloviev was widely known for his close association with Fyodor M. Dostoevsky in the final years of the novelist’s life, and these letters reflect many of the qualities and contradictions that also personify the title characters of Dostoevsky’s last and greatest novel, The Brothers Karamazov. The selected letters cover all aspects of Soloviev’s life, ranging from vital concerns about human rights and the political and religious turmoil of his day to matters related to family and friends, his love life, and early drafts of his works, including poetic endeavors.