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(0)Lisa Hilton
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Language
English
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The bestselling author and historian Lisa Hilton picks up the mythical 'City of Ladies' where the medieval writer Christine de Pisan left off, continuing a conversation about gender and greatness that began more than six hundred years ago. In 1450 Christine de Pisan took up the pen to defend her maligned sex. Her book, The City of Ladies, was built around preserving women's reputations from the slights and misunderstandings of history. In it the author...
2) Sex and the City of Ladies: Rewriting History with Cleopatra, Lucrezia Borgia and Catherine the G
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Language
English
Description
In 1450 Christine de Pisan took up the pen to defend her maligned sex. Her book, , was built around preserving women's reputations from the slights and misunderstandings of history. In it the author is visited by three spirits — Justice, Rectitude and Reason — who guide her in sifting through countless lives, in search of worthy citizens. Nearly 600 years later, the historian and novelist Lisa Hilton picks up the book and promptly falls asleep,...
3) Maestra
Author
Series
Maestra novels volume 1
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Language
English
Description
A con artist and femme fatale uses her talents for self-invention to assume various identities and penetrate the invisible clubs of the debonair and wealthy.
4) Domina
Author
Series
Maestra novels volume 2
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Language
English
Description
"Since opening her own art gallery in Venice, Judith Rashleigh--now Elisabeth Teerlinc--can finally stop running. She's got the paycheck, lifestyle, and wardrobe she always dreamed of, not to mention the interest of a Russian billionaire. But when a chance encounter in Ibiza leads to a corpse that is, for once, not her own doing, she finds her life is back on the line--and she's more alone than ever. It seems Judith's become involved with more than...
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Series
Secret Life of… volume 11
Language
English
Description
We can thank Marquis for the word 'sadist.' Explore the two faces of Marquis, a man who spent most of his life in prison. We visit his Paris haunts, and reveal some his favorite sexual toys. Welcome to the Secret Life of Marquis de Sade.
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Series
Secret Life of… volume 7
Language
English
Description
He was a playboy poet, and one of the first true celebrities in history. Lord Byron's words made women swoon (as well as a men). One of the great Romantic poets, he embraced fame like no other. Welcome to the Secret Life of Lord Byron.
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Series
Secret Life of… volume 14
Language
English
Description
The big hair, lacy cuffs, the platform shoes… Yes, Louis XIV was over the top, and nobody outshone The Sun King. He may have been pint-sized, but Louis had a huge appetite for sex, food, and bling. Welcome to the Secret Life of Louis XIV.
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Series
Secret Life of… volume 8
Language
English
Description
The Borgias were the original crime family. Their historical "rap sheet" would shock the Sopranos, only the Borgias committed their sins inside the Vatican. Their daily life was shocking. Welcome to the Secret Life of the Borgias.
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Series
Secret Life of… volume 10
Language
English
Description
The name Casanova is synonymous with seduction. He was a lothario, a chick magnet of the highest order. A man of many disguises. His mother was an actress, so theater was a part of his upbringing. Welcome to the Secret Life of Casanova.
Author
Series
Secret Life of… volume 9
Language
English
Description
We all remember her four famous words, "Let them eat cake," however, Marie Antoinette did not actually say these words, but her image as the Queen of Wretched Excess has endured. Welcome to the Secret Life of Marie Antoinette.