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The Governance of Kings and Princes: John Trevisa's Middle English Translation of the De Regimine Principum of Aegidius Romanus (Garland Medieval Texts)
by David C. Fowler Charles F. Briggs Paul G. RemleyThis is the first edition of the Middle English version of an influential treatise on governance entitled De Regimine Principum. The first volume contains a critical text of the Middle English prose and second will provide an introduction, textual notes and a glossary. Aegidius Romanus (Giles of Rome), an Augustinian friar and professor of theology at the University of Paris, composed the Latin treatise that underlies the Middle English text toward the end of the reign of the French king Philip III (1270-85). The work was addressed to the king’s son, who succeeded his father as Philip IV, know as "the Fair" (1285-1314).This edition first published in 1997. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
The Governance of Kings and Princes: John Trevisa's Middle English Translation of the De Regimine Principum of Aegidius Romanus (Garland Medieval Texts #Vol. 19)
by David C. Fowler Charles F. Briggs Paul G. RemleyThis is the first edition of the Middle English version of an influential treatise on governance entitled De Regimine Principum. The first volume contains a critical text of the Middle English prose and second will provide an introduction, textual notes and a glossary. Aegidius Romanus (Giles of Rome), an Augustinian friar and professor of theology at the University of Paris, composed the Latin treatise that underlies the Middle English text toward the end of the reign of the French king Philip III (1270-85). The work was addressed to the king’s son, who succeeded his father as Philip IV, know as "the Fair" (1285-1314).This edition first published in 1997. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
The Governess
by Evelyn HerveyWhen Harriet Unwin takes the position of governess in the well-to-do Thackerton household, it would seem that fortune has smiled on her at last. That is until William Thackerton is found stabbed, and Harriet accused of murder...In a desperate attempt to prove her innocence, she embarks on a daring scheme to save herself from the gallows. In doing so she uncovers the dark secrets which the family is trying to hide behind a veneer of Victorian respectability.
The Governess: The unknown childhood of the most famous woman who ever lived
by Wendy HoldenBefore there was Elizabeth, there was Lilibet...'A hugely entertaining, emotionally satisfying story of love and loyalty' DAILY MAIL'A poignant, fictional reimagining of a woman condemned by history, with plenty of modern-day echoes' MAIL ON SUNDAY___________She Came From Nothing . . . and Raised a QueenThe drama of the Abdication, the glamour of the Coronation, the trauma of World War II – Marion Crawford, affectionately known as Crawfie, stood by the side of the royal family through it all.In 1933, a progressive young teacher became governess to the little Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret. Determined to give her pupils a fun and normal childhood, she took them on buses, swimming at public baths and Christmas shopping at Woolworths.For seventeen years she served at the heart of the royal family. But her devotion and loyalty counted for nothing when a perceived betrayal brought everything crashing down.This sweeping, sumptuous novel brings her long-buried story to life and shines a completely new and captivating light into the world's most famous family.___________'Brilliantly researched . . . I was completely absorbed and transported' ADELE PARKS, author of Just My Luck'Compelling characters and a wonderful blend of historical accuracy and real narrative drive . . . a heart-breaking study of loyalty and love' SALLY MORRIS, Daily Mail'[A] beautifully researched and captivating novel . . . Wendy Holden's tender and intimate portrait of Lilibet, the future Queen Elizabeth II, is masterly' RACHEL HORE'I adored this wonderful book. What a great story Wendy Holden has told' JILLY COOPER'A great book for escaping into . . . I loved this!' KATIE FFORDE'Sensitive, funny and fascinating – this masterful novel gives the reader fly-on-the-wall privileges into the early life of the Queen' FREYA NORTH'A brilliantly imagined and poignant novel . . . of sacrifice, deep affection, strained loyalties and divided English society in the post-Downton Abbey era' ELIZABETH BUCHAN'An intimate view of the royal family at a time of great uncertainty and change . . . Marion Crawford's dedication to her charges, as well as her passion for education and reform, shines through the pages' CHANEL CLEETON'Wendy Holden absolutely delivers in this perfect blend of story and history . . . Lovers of The Crown series on Netflix will adore this!' SUSAN MEISSNER'I loved, loved, LOVED this book and if it isn't adapted for the screen, I’ll eat my crown!' ERICA JAMES'A beautifully woven and exquisitely detailed story' HEATHER MORRIS, author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz
The Governess and Other Stories
by Stefan ZweigThis selection of novellas, translated by the award-winning Anthea Bell, begins with' Did He Do It?' A curious whodunit set in England, it nonetheless has the extraordinary psychological insight that typifies Zweig's best work. 'The Miracles of Life' explores the conflicting forces of belief and art, love and obsession, amidst the religious struggles of Renaissance Antwerp. Finally, two Viennese stories, 'The Governess' and 'Downfall of the Heart' are shattering in their portrayal of disillusionment - two little girls move from cosy chidlhood to the cold glare of adulthood in a single morning, and a father's heart breaks irrevocably. Wide-ranging and compelling, this is another brilliant collection of stories from Austria's rediscovered master of twentieth-century European literature.
The Governess and the Earl
by Ann LethbridgeYorkshire, 1913. When Mrs Sarah Drake applies for the position of governess to the notorious dark Earl of Ralston's motherless son she thinks she’s made the biggest mistake of her life. Merrivale Hall doesn’t look the slightest bit merry and the brooding earl is anything but welcoming… But Sarah brings light into the darkest of places…
The Governess and the Sheikh (Regency Sheikhs #2)
by Marguerite KayeIndulge your fantasies of delicious Regency Rakes, fierce Viking warriors and rugged Highlanders. Be swept away into a world of intense passion, lavish settings and romance that burns brightly through the centuries Desire and the Desert King…
The Governess Game: Girl Meets Duke (Girl meets Duke #2)
by Tessa Dare‘I absolutely adored it. I laughed out loud numerous times… Love her writing.’ Jodi Picoult The addictive Regency read from the New York Times bestselling author that’s perfect for fans of Georgette Heyer!
The Governess Heiress: The Winterley Scandal / The Governess Heiress (A Year of Scandal #6)
by Elizabeth BeaconForbidden to the undercover earl!
A Governess of Distinction (Regency Flame #9)
by M.C. BeatonThe third book in M.C. Beaton's charming Regency Flame series. Lord Percy Hunterdon despaired: he had inherited a Gothic horror of an estate along with a pair of fifteen-year-old brats to marry off. It was no secret to him that finding husbands for these two vile young ladies would require the utmost expertise: the care of a governess of superior caliber.When Jean Morrison spied Lord Percy's advertisement, dreams of an unmarried viscount and a magnificent castle danced in her head. She imagined him as Byronic and brooding, pacing the battlements with a black cloak wrapped around his manly shoulders. And naturally, he would fall madly in love with her.Her dream burst apart at the seams immediately when she encountered dank, dirty Trelawney Castle and encountered for the first time the evil dispositions of her new charges. Still, despite all of this, the golden hair and dancing eyes of her employer conjured up fantasies that were most unseemly for a governess of distinction.Searching for lighter romances set in the English countryside? Look no farther than the Regency Flame Series, which features mistaken identities, botched marriages, witty heroines, and the courtship of prime Corinthians.
Governess To The Sheikh: Awakening The Shy Miss Governess To The Sheikh An Uncommon Duke (The Governess Tales #2)
by Laura MartinIn a land far, far away… Her entire life, Rachel Talbot has dreamt of faraway lands. So when she’s offered a job as governess to the Sheikh of Huria’s children, it seems as if all her dreams are coming true…
Governesses Under The Mistletoe: The Runaway Governess / The Governess's Secret Baby (Mills And Boon M&b Ser.)
by Liz Tyner Janice PrestonA Regency Christmas to Remember!
The Governess's Convenient Marriage: The Marshal's Wyoming Bride The Governess's Convenient Marriage Forbidden To The Gladiator (Debutantes in Paris #2)
by Amanda McCabeA lady turned governess A life-changing proposal!
The Governess's Guide To Marriage (Mills And Boon Historical Ser. #3)
by Liz TynerA prim and proper governess Locked in with a Duke!
A Governess's Guide to Passion and Peril: a fun and flirty historical romcom, perfect for fans of Bridgerton (A Lady's Guide)
by Manda CollinsTwo friends reunite - and discover hidden feelings - while investigating a murder in this sensual, witty historical romance perfect for fans of Evie Dunmore and Netflix's Bridgerton!Jane Halliwell once dreamed of a home of her own - but those dreams, along with her dowry, died with her father. Now, she works as a governess, preparing her charge for a future no longer within her reach. However, when her employer is murdered during a house party, Jane is forced back into the world of the ton. But stepping in as hostess will require working with the same lord who once broke her girlish heart.Lord Adrian Fielding was too consumed with his job at the Foreign Office to pay young Jane much heed, but he always considered her a friend. Which is why he's confounded by her icy demeanour now. More troubling still is his desire to melt the tensions between them. But his mentor's murder means he must first find the culprit - and ensure Jane's safety as she manages a house full of foreign dignitaries.Only Jane insists on joining the investigation and Adrian, despite all his diplomatic skills, finds himself seduced by her sharp wit and sparkling eyes. But with a vicious killer closing in, will it soon be too late for their chance at forever?Praise for Manda Collins:'Witty, intelligent, and hard to put down' Rachel Van Dyken'Manda Collins heats up the ballroom and writes romance to melt even the frostiest duke's heart' Tessa Dare'Utterly charming' Popsugar'Manda Collins is a delight!' Elizabeth Hoyt'Mystery, romance, and an indomitable heroine make for a brisk, compelling read' Madeline Hunter'Sexy and smart historical romance, with a big dash of fun' Vanessa Kelly'Sexy, thrilling, romantic . . . Manda Collins makes her Regency world a place any reader would want to dwell' Kieran Kramer
The Governess's Scandalous Marriage (Mills And Boon Historical Ser. #1)
by Helen DicksonA ruined governess… …and a marriage born of scandal!
The Governess's Secret Baby: The Runaway Governess / The Governess's Secret Baby (The Governess Tales #4)
by Janice PrestonThe Beauty who tamed the Beast…
The Governess's Secret Longing (The Yelverton Marriages #3)
by Elizabeth BeaconPrim and professional But with a forbidden yearning
Government Inspector
by Nikolai GogolThe news that a government inspector is due to arrive in a small Russian town sends its bureaucrats into a panicked frenzy. A simple case of mistaken identity exposes the hypocrisy and corruption at the heart of the town in this biting moral satire.David Harrower's version of Nikolai Gogol's Government Inspector premiered at the Warwick Arts Centre in May 2011 and transferred to Young Vic, London in June.
The Government Inspector (Oberon Modern Plays)
by Nikolai GogolOne of the most famous comedies in world theatre, Gogol's masterpiece has lost none of its bite. In a small town corruption is rife, and the Mayor and his cronies have got it made. So when they learn they are going to be subject to an undercover government inspection they panic. Mistaking a penniless nobody for the inspector they swiftly fall victims to their own stupidity and greed.A dazzling blend of preposterous characters and familiar situations, Nabokov called The Government Inspector the greatest play in the Russian language. A production of this version of the play opened at the Chichester Festival in June 2005 starring the comedian Alistair McGowan.
A Government Inspector (Modern Plays)
by Nikolai Gogol Deborah McAndrewThis version of A Government Inspector is a Yorkshire take on Gogol's 1836 fantastical Russian satire. The setting is here transposed to a small northern town in the twenty-first century, geographically and culturally remote from the centre of government. Into a small Pennine town a mysterious stranger is mistaken for a government inspector. Fearing discovery of their corrupt goings-on, the town's unscrupulous councillors attempt to ingratiate themselves. Bribes, backhanders and brown envelopes abound, and the young chap, who has an eye for a quick buck, takes full advantage with hilarious results. Deborah McAndrew's version of A Government Inspector goes beyond literal translation, but is absolutely faithful to Gogol's stated intention to peel away the surface layers of ordinary people and expose the corruption beneath. It's exuberant, brilliantly witty and original, and audiences will revel in the references to government officials' expenses claims and women's beach volley ball...Northern Broadsides, one of the country's finest and best-loved touring theatre companies, breathes life and vigour into this nearly 200-year-old story. Absurdly funny, clever and strangely familiar, this feels to be the next One Man Two Guvnors.The production premieres at Harrogate Theatre from 7 - 22 September before embarking on an English national tour until December 1st.
A Government Inspector (Modern Plays)
by Nikolai Gogol Deborah McAndrewThis version of A Government Inspector is a Yorkshire take on Gogol's 1836 fantastical Russian satire. The setting is here transposed to a small northern town in the twenty-first century, geographically and culturally remote from the centre of government. Into a small Pennine town a mysterious stranger is mistaken for a government inspector. Fearing discovery of their corrupt goings-on, the town's unscrupulous councillors attempt to ingratiate themselves. Bribes, backhanders and brown envelopes abound, and the young chap, who has an eye for a quick buck, takes full advantage with hilarious results. Deborah McAndrew's version of A Government Inspector goes beyond literal translation, but is absolutely faithful to Gogol's stated intention to peel away the surface layers of ordinary people and expose the corruption beneath. It's exuberant, brilliantly witty and original, and audiences will revel in the references to government officials' expenses claims and women's beach volley ball...Northern Broadsides, one of the country's finest and best-loved touring theatre companies, breathes life and vigour into this nearly 200-year-old story. Absurdly funny, clever and strangely familiar, this feels to be the next One Man Two Guvnors.The production premieres at Harrogate Theatre from 7 - 22 September before embarking on an English national tour until December 1st.