In the spring of 1541, Henry VIII faced another conspiracy in the north of England. The people and nobles in that region were largely opposed to the 'new religion' and still loyal to Rome. The conspiracy was uncovered, and many of its leaders were imprisoned and executed. In response, Henry and his advisers quickly organized a grand Progress,...
War of the Wolf by Bernard Cornwell
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Natasa Djordjevic
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“Truth is ever feeble against passionate falsehood.”Mr. Cornwell consistently captivates readers with his engaging and unpredictable storytelling in the latest installment of the Uhtred series. The narrative keeps you on the edge of your seat as unexpected twists and turns defy any anticipated progression of events.In "War of the Wolf", Uhtred is older, wiser,...
Dictator by Robert Harris
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Natasa Djordjevic
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“What starts as gratitude quickly becomes dependency and ends as entitlement.”Robert Harris' Marcus Tullius Cicero trilogy is a fictional account of Cicero's life written by his famous aide and secretary, Tiro. Tiro was Cicero's indispensable assistant throughout his career, and while he did write a biography, it was lost when the Roman Empire fell. Harris...
Month of March: Best of Quotes
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Natasa Djordjevic
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