Sarah Bradfords Lucrezia Bogia: Life Love & Death in Renaissance Italy" is the first biography of Lucrezia Borgia for over sixty years. Lucrezia Borgia
- an infamous murderess or simply the victim of bad press? Lucrezia Borgias name has echoed through history as a byword for evil
- a poisoner who committed incest with her natural father Pope Alexander VI & with her brother Cesare Borgia. Long considered the most ruthless of Italian Renaissance noblewomen her tarnished reputation has prevailed long since her own lifetime. In this definitive biography a work of huge scholarship & erudition Sarah Bradford gives a fascinating account of Lucrezias life in all its colourful controversy. Daughter sister wife & mother Lucrezia Borgia was surrounded by wealth privilege & intrigue. But what was the truth behind her extraordinary existence
- was she a monster of cruelty & deceit or simply the pawn of her power-hungry father & brother? " Sarah Bradford writes with cool authority & her research in Italian archives is exemplary. No other biography is likely to bring us closer to Lucrezia". (" Spectator"). " Bradfords forte ever since she was a history-mad girl is thinking herself into other lives". (" Daily Telegraph"). Sarah Bradford is a historian & biographer. Her books include " Cesare Borgia" (1976) " Disraeli" (1982) winner of the " New York Times" Book of the Year " Princess Grace" (1984) " Sacherevell Sitwell" (1993) " Elizabeth: A Biography of Her Majesty the Queen" (1996) " Americas Queen: The Life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis" (2000) " Lucrezia Borgia" (2005) & " Diana" (2007). She frequently appears on television as an authority on her biographical subjects & as a commentator on notable royal events. She is currently working on a full scale biography of Queen Victoria. She lives in London."


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An original take on the Red Riding Hood story. Lucy Jones is walking through the forest wearing her red anorak when a wolf leaps out & tells her: I am your destiny & you are my dinner". Lucy assures him that she is not Red Riding Hood but the wolf doesnt believe her. He follows her all the way to London where her granny & granddad live in a tower block. The wolf decides to stay & pretend to be a dog & causes chaos on the estate in his desire to make sure everyone he meets lives happily ever after. A hilarious modern day fairy tale from the author of Vlad the Drac." ...

Lucy & her mermaid friends have returned successfully to Coral Kingdom with the magic crystals. But the evil Mantora is still close at hand ready to throw another obstacle in their way. Will Lucy be able to overcome her shyness to ensure the mermaids home is safe from the menacing Mantora for another year? ...

Lucy has her school things ready. She has a new grey skirt a pair of brown shoes a pencil case & a satchel. Tom wishes that he had a satchel too. Full of warmth & good humour the happy simplicity of childhood is captured in this richly illustrated classic picture book about two young childrens first experience of school. ...

Settling down for a 24-hour flight to Australia Lucy finds a text message on her phone
- not from her boyfriend James as she fondly
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When Lucy Sullivan is dragged by her friends to visit a psychic she thinks it will be a bit of a laugh. She doesnt believe for one second that the prediction will come true; theres just no way that she will be married within the year! In fact Lucy doesnt even have a boyfriend. But then she meets gorgeous but unreliable Gus. & the handsome Chuck. Oh & theres Daniel the worlds biggest flirt. & even cute Jed the new guy at work. Is it written in the stars? Or will Lucy finally take control of her own destiny & find the perfect man? ...

Disaster has struck Fairyland! Jack Frost has stolen all the jewels from Queen Titania's crown. Without them the fairies are losing their magical powers. Rachel & Kirsty have to help India the Moonstone Fairy Scarlett the Garnet Fairy Emily the Emerald Fairy Chloe the Topaz Fairy Amy the Amethyst Fairy Sophie the Sapphire Fairy & Lucy the Diamond Fairy to get the jewels back before it's too late... Lucy the Diamond Fairy's sparkly jewel has a very important job
- it helps the fairies to fly! Kirsty & Rachel must help her to find it before this magical power is lost forever...
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Laurens dog Bella is about to have puppies. Lauren cant wait even though she knows theyll all be going to new homes as soon as theyre big enough. But when the puppies are born one is so tiny Mum & Dad arent sure it will pull through. The littlest puppy who Lauren names Lucy needs h&-feeding around the clock. Its going to be a lot of work but Lauren is determined to do everything she can to save the puppy... From the best-selling author Holly Webb comes another moving animal story. ...

A very special Stardust" book " Lucys Magic Journal" lets you read all Lucys most secret thoughts dreams & wishes as well as letting you discover all the exciting things that you never knew about the magical Stardust world! A must-have book for all " Stardust" fans & a delightful introduction to the world of " Stardust" for new readers to the series." ...

Perfect for day trips & short breaks the OS Landranger Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area &

Includes:: places of interest tourist information picnic areas & camp sites plus Rights of Way information for England & Wales.

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