DAVID BLIXT

"Her Majestys Will is a heady, silly romp that works!" Chicago Tribune"Her Majestys Will has everythingswashbuckling sword fights, witty banter, a nefarious (and true!) plot, a dash of romance, narrow escapes, sudden reversals, and an incredibly plausible origin story for one of the greatest writers in history. Its huge funa summer blockbuster action-adventure combined with dazzling outdoor Shakespeare, all in handy-dandy book form." Austin Tichenor, Pop-Up Shakespeare and William Shakespeares Long Lost First Play (abridged)England, 1586. Swept up in the skirts of a mysterious stranger, Will Shakespeare becomes entangled in a deadly and hilarious misadventure as he accidentally uncovers the Babington Plot: an attempt to murder Queen Elizabeth herself. Aided by the mercurial wit of Kit Marlowe, Will enters London for the first time, chased by rebels, spies, his own government, his past, and a bear. Through it all he demonstrates his loyalty and genius, proving himself to be - Her Majestys Will. This irreverent comedy imagines Shakespeares "lost years" as a rousing romp through the streets and across the stages of Elizabethan London. Combining the whimsy of William Goldmans The Princess Bride with the swashbuckling panache of Rafael Sabatini, and inspired by the Hope/Crosby Road Movies, this rollicking novel takes solace in knowing that these events surely never happened, while secretly hoping that they did. "I loved Her Majestys Will, a delightful romp through Elizabethan England. The fun is non-stop, an irresistible mix of suspense, surprises, and humor. I just hope we get to see this zany team again!" Sharon Kay Penman, The Sunne In Splendour and Lionheart"I LOVE this book. Im laughing and on the edge of my seat and turning e-pages so fast, Im gonna fry my iPad." C.W. Gortner, The Tudor Conspiracy and The Queens Vow Praise from readers: - "Anyone who enjoys the down-to-earth aspects of Shakespeare will love this book, the puns, bon mots, double entendres, and witticisms fly fast and furious throughout. Her Majestys Will is a book worth savoring more than once." - "Her Majestys Will is an Elizabethan buddy comedy/drama/romance/adventure. Like ya do. Its Hope and Crosby meets Errol Flynn and Douglas Fairbanks. It belongs on the shelf alongside The Princess Bride." - "David Blixt is on the top of his game with this romp. A rollicking good read."

Cesare Borgia, former cardinal, Duke of Valentinois and Romanga, tyrant and warlord, has been a figure of awe and scorn for generations. The romance of Borgias tumultuous life has been the topic of romances, tragedies, operas, and films, television shows. Friend and patron to Leonardo da Vinci, his rise and fall inspired Machiavelli to write The Prince and Friedrich Nietzsche to write Beyond Good And Evil.Among those inspired by this prince of Italy was famed author Rafael Sabatini (Captain Blood, The Sea Hawk). In Borgia, Sabatini finds a real-life version of his fictional heroesa brilliant man betrayed and wronged. Only this time, the man is not just wronged by his friends and foes. He is wronged by all of history. Compelled to explore this fascinating historical figures true nature, Sabatini wrote a biography and a play. But his best work is in his favourite writing style: historical fiction. With characteristic Sabatini flair, the master of the genre brings Borgia to life as no one has before.Drawn to the passion, suspicion, betrayal, and ambition of Borgias brief but exciting life, Sabatini presents seven short stories set during the Italian Renaissance: The Honour Of Varano, The Test, Ferrantes Jest, Gisimondis Wage, The Snare, The Lust Of Conquest, and The Pasquinade.These stories are collected in the volume Sabatini entitled The Justice Of The Duke.

Romeo & Juliet is the greatest love story ever told. Every story has a beginning. "A novel of intricate plot, taut narrative, sharp period detail and beautifully realized characters." - Publishers Weekly"A delightful romp through the backstory of Romeo & Juliet." - Chicago Sun-Times Dive into a captivating fusion of literary worlds. This masterful novel takes you on an unforgettable journey, intertwining the iconic characters of Shakespeares Italian plays with the real-life figures of Dantes era, to unveil the riveting origin of the legendary Capulet/Montague feud that lies at the heart of Romeo and Juliet.1314. Verona is a city brimming with political intrigue, forbidden love, and unrelenting vendettas. Pietro Alighieri arrives with his father, the infamous poet Dante, at the invitation of Veronas leader, the legendary Cangrande della Scala. Cangrande is everything a man should be: Daring. Charming. Ruthless. To Pietro, he is the ideal Renaissance prince - until Pietro discovers a secret that could be Cangrandes undoing. Pietro is drawn into a web of deception involving Cangrande, his sister Katerina, and a star-crossed child. Meanwhile, his friends Mariotto Montecchio and Antonio Capulletto are torn as they feud over a woman. Pietro must navigate a rivalry that severs a friendship, divides a city, and sparks a feud that will produce Shakespeares famous star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet. Inspired by the plays of Shakespeare, the poetry of Dante, and the events of history, The Master Of Verona is a sweeping novel of Renaissance Italy that breathes new life into the iconic tale of the star-crossed lovers and their feuding families. Filled with swashbuckling adventure and unrequited love, this epic journey recalls the best of Bernard Cornwell, Sharon Kay Penman, and Dorothy Dunnett. "Intricate plotting, well-staged scenes, and colorful descriptions enhance head-spinning but lively entertainment." - Kirkus Reviews "Be prepared to burn the midnight oil. Its well worth it." - Historical Novel Society "Blixt is a man of many talents - actor, director, author. In his hands, history comes to bright, blazing life." - Sharon Kay Penman, author of Lionheart and The Sunne In Splendour"David Blixt bursts onto the historical fiction scene with this masterful tale of adventure, love, and intrigue. This is high adventure at its best." - C.W. Gortner, author of The Last Queen

From the bestselling pen of the pioneering undercover reporter, available for the first time in 125 years, the lost novels of Nellie Bly!Nellie Bly is rightly famous as a reporter, a skilled interviewer, and a journalist dedicated to exposing societys ills. From brutal insane asylums to corrupt politicians, she pulled back the curtain on all manner of frauds and charlatans.No one knows that she was also a novelist. The reason? Of the 12 novels Bly wrote, 11 have been lost - until now! Newly discovered by author David Blixt (What Girls Are Good For, The Master Of Verona), Nellie Blys lost works of fiction are now available for the first time! Complete with the original artwork! These are The Lost Novels of Nellie Bly!"A Fascinating Story Of High And Low Life!" Sixteen-year-old orphan Christmas Cherry escapes from the foster home on Blackwells Island without a friend in the world. On Christmas Day, her birthday, she wanders New York in search of shelter and a job. Unknown to Christmas, she shares a birthday with wealthy, petted, and proud Amor Escandon, who has also run away after witnessing her beloved father commit a terrible crime.Christmas finds a protector in handsome George Chesterland. But no sooner does he promise her a job than hes forced to dive into the Hudson River and save Amor from drowning as she attempts to commit suicide. To Christmas dismay, he is clearly smitten with Amors beauty.Together Christmas and Amor accept shelter in the home of a poor cab driver and his family, only to find a bitter foe in the cabbies daughter, Lillian Day. All three long for George Chesterlands love, but he only has eyes for the haughty Amor.But Amors secret pursues her. The evil Matteo Blanco demands her hand in marriage, or else he will reveal her fathers crime. Yet upon meeting Lillian and Christmas, Blanco becomes determined to possess all three women at once, demanding . . . The Love Of Three Girls!Bonus feature: Blys New York World articles that inspired this novel!

From the bestselling pen of the original undercover reporter, available for the first time in 125 years, the lost novels Of Nellie Bly!Pioneering undercover journalist Nellie Bly is rightly famous for exposing societys ills. From brutal insane asylums to corrupt politicians, she exposed all manner of frauds and charlatans. She was also a skilled interviewer and reporter. What no one has known was that she was also a novelist. This is because, of the twelve novels Bly wrote between 1889 and 1895, eleven of have been lost - until now! Newly discovered by author David Blixt (What Girls Are Good For, The Master Of Verona), Nellie Blys lost works of fiction are now available for the first time! Complete with the original artwork! These are The Lost Novels of Nellie Bly!Blys wildest novel! An accidental meeting with a stranger on a street car has Kit Harrington head-over-heels in love. She only has one troubleshe doesnt know who he is! Now, abandoned by her foster-sister and bereft by the loss of her mother, Kit sets out on a quest to discover the mystery mans identity and win his loveby whatever means necessary!What ensues is a series of ever-escalating escapades, as Kit poses as a ghost, a reporter, a fortune-teller, an actress, a train engineer, a messenger boy, a poker player, a maid, and an opium fiend, all to gain access to her beloved Howell Humphrey, millionaire man-about-town. Yet Kit never imagined her rival for Howells affections would be her own foster-sister, Vida! Meanwhile Howells best friend has in turn fallen for Kit, as much in love with a stranger as Kit herself!A novel filled with desperate acts, kidnapping, drowning, disease, train derailments, even a hurricane, Kit braves it all, determined to walk through fire and water to win him. All because she is . . . In Love With A Stranger!Bonus material! Blys own articles from The New York World that inspired the events of this novel!

From the bestselling author of TEN DAYS IN A MAD-HOUSE - Nellie Blys complete articles, collected for the first time ever!"When a charming young lady comes into your office and smilingly announces that she wants to ask you a few questions regarding the possibility of improving New Yorks moral tone, dont stop to parley. Just say: Excuse me, Nellie Bly, and shin down the fire-escape."Puck MagazinePioneering journalist Nellie Bly is best remembered for two "stunts": her undercover expose of the Blackwells Island insane asylum, and her race around the world to beat the record set in Jules Vernes Around The World In 80 Days. Yet those events do not begin to grasp the scope of her career as a reporter. Between 1885 and 1922, Nellie Bly penned hundreds of stories on a variety of topics. Reporting for Joseph Pulitzers New York World, she interviewed presidential candidates like Belva Lockwood and convicted criminals like Eva Hamilton, sports heroes like boxer John Sullivan and wrestler William Muldoon, inspirational icons like Helen Keller and Susan B. Anthony, and so many more. One week would find her undercover to expose a swindling lobbyist, the next taking up a new profession as an actress, and the next reporting on a strike. Perhaps never before has a reporter had such a wide-ranging, adventurous career! Yet until now only a handful of her articles have been available to the public. Compiled by author David Blixt ("What Girls Are Good For"), Nellie Blys World collects all of Blys reporting during her years at the New York World. Volume 2 begins with her retelling of the insane asylum in "Among The Mad," and ends with her race around the globe in 72 days. But thats hardly all! Among the 35 articles included in this collection are: With the Prison MatronsThe Veiled ProphetessWorking Girls, Beware!Shadowed by a DetectiveNellie Bly at West PointWomen and CrimeNellie Bly Learns to SwimIs Astrology a Science?Nellie Bly Buys a BabyNellie Blys Many DoublesNellie Blys 700 DoctorsFrom New York to AmiensExplore the full power of Blys Blackwing pencil at the beginning of her ascent to becoming the most famous woman in America!

С бурных событий «Королей Вероны» прошло восемь лет. Пьетро Алагьери обосновался в Равенне, где, переживая потерю своего знаменитого отца, он также втайне воспитывает Ческо, незаконнорожденного насле

Available for the first time in 125 years, the Lost Novels Of Nellie Bly!Pioneering undercover journalist Nellie Bly is rightly famous for exposing societys ills. From brutal insane asylums to corrupt politicians, she used the pages of the New York World to bring down all manner of frauds, cheats, and charlatans. What no one knows is that Nellie Bly was also a novelist. Because, of the twelve novels Bly wrote between 1889 and 1895, eleven have been lost - until now! Newly discovered by author David Blixt (What Girls Are Good For, The Master Of Verona), Nellie Blys lost works of fiction are available for the first time! These are The Lost Novels of Nellie Bly!Eva The Adventuress! Nellie Blys second novel was ripped from the headlines of 1889! Inspired by her electric interview with convicted criminal Eva Hamilton (wife to the great-grandson of Alexander Hamilton), Nellie Blys second novel, Eva The Adventuress, is a blockbuster of the fury of a woman scorned.Born into poverty, beautiful Eva Scarlett rescues a handsome stranger from a mob, trusting him to marry her. She soon discovers he has tricked her, their marriage is a lie! Alone in New York, a "fallen woman," Eva sets off down a path of vengeance on all those who have wronged her. Her quest is derailed by the genuine love of a scion of a famous family. Yet the past cannot let her go, and Eva discovers that in the battle between love and revenge, only one can triumph.This volume also includes original articles from the real-life Eva Hamilton Scandal as it unfolded across years. Her conviction for attempted murder was only the beginning of a bizarre and lurid tale of purchased babies, scheming lovers, a mysterious drowning, a fortune at stake, and a turn upon the stage!When Bly penned this novel in 1889, her invented ending could not predict the strange twists of fate life had in store for the realEva The Adventuress!

"By whatever alchemy, it serves the greatest collection of stories ever writtenadds to them, modernizes them, makes them feel fresh, forces you to see them both strange and familiar...There has not been anything quite like this ever before." THE CHICAGO TRIBUNEA contemporary Festival of Dionysus! This brilliant work by playwright Sean Graney undertakes a day-long play retelling of the thirty-two surviving Greek tragedies. PART II: POLITICS includes:THE BACCHAE - ION - OEDIPUS REX - OEDIPUS AT COLONUS - SEVEN AGAINST THEBES - THE PHOENICIAN WOMEN - ANTIGONE "All Our Tragic is a sprawling, messy, at-times-brilliant show, much like the lives of those it portrays and would hope to honor. It is a singular achievement, one not likely to be repeated any time soon." GAPERS BLOCK, CHICAGO"We see the full range of relationships between husbands and wives, parents and children, sisters and brothers, politicians and citizens, generals and soldiers. We see the horrors and insanity of war in all their extremity, the gruesome payback for sexual betrayals, the high price paid for loyalty, the futility of prophecy and the wages of guilt. We see people driven to acts of both devotion and madness. We feel the lust for power, the ache for home, and the inevitability of death." CHICAGO SUN-TIMES"An ambitious production that exceeds expectation (as if its possible to even know what to expect of a 12-hour performance!), All Our Tragic is simply unforgettable, on so many levels. Its not really a show or even a play, but an experience, a total immersion into the imaginations of Sean Graney and the Greeks. The end result is that the tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides really do become ours: they are all our tragic." STAGE AND CINEMA

A gripping sequel to the bestselling novel What Girls Are Good For, following the real-life reporting of undercover journalist Nellie Bly!Step into the electric streets of 1880s New York as trailblazing journalist Nellie Bly delves into the heart of the citys underbelly, where the cries of abandoned infants echo through the cobblestone alleys, as she discovers the fate of unwanted babies.Fresh from her harrowing escape from the madhouse on Blackwells Island, undercover reporter Nellie Bly receives a letter that launches her next crusading investigationwhat becomes of unwanted children? As Bly fearlessly navigates the dangerous labyrinth of 1880s New York, her unyielding pursuit of justice sheds light on the plight of the citys most vulnerable. Discovering the wide range of reasons children are abandoned, even Blys characteristic pluck fails her as she chases down the doctors who buy and sell babies!With meticulous research and vivid prose, David Blixt transports readers to an era defined by social upheaval and journalistic tenacity. "Charity Girl" is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative impact of one womans unwavering dedication to exposing the harsh realities of a bygone era.Praise for What Girls Are Good For: - "David Blixt pens a heroine for the ages in "What Girls Are Good For," which follows the extraordinary career of pioneer newspaperwoman Nellie Bly. A pint-sized dynamo who refuses to stay in the kitchen, Nellie fights tooth and nail to make a name for herself as a journalist, battling complacent men, corrupt institutions, and her own demons along the way. This real-life Lois Lane had me cheering aloud as I turned the pages - simply a delight!" - Kate Quinn, author of The Alice Network

"Tell a story to catch a story." Nellie Bly Based on a true storyNellie Bly sets out to trap the greatest villain of her career! Step back in time to the mesmerizing world of 19th-century New York, where the indomitable Nellie Bly dons the guise of a cunning ingenue to unravel the web of deception spun by the enigmatic Edward Phelpsthe notorious "King Of The Lobby." March 1888. A blizzard has frozen all of New York, and Nellie Bly is going stir-crazy, stuck at home with her mother and her detestable brother Albert. When a political speech inspires her, she and Colonel Cockerill plot out her most daring undercover assignment since she emerged from the Blackwells Island insane asylum: shes going to trap the most crooked man in politics, Edward R. Phelps, the self-styled "King" of the Albany lobby. Catching a fox as wily as Phelps will take all her nerve, and shes learning that her meteoric rise has left her with few allies in the newspaper world. On her own, she must first trap Phelps, then confront him before a jury of his allies: the state senators of New York. As Nellie Bly navigates the intricate corridors of power and influence, she exposes the hidden machinations behind the political curtain. Phelps, the mastermind lobbyist, pulls strings with the finesse of a puppeteer, manipulating the fate of New York State from the shadows. But Bly, armed with wit, determination, and a relentless pursuit of truth, infiltrates the world of privilege to unmask the secrets that threaten to undermine the very foundations of democracy. Based on the real-life events and her own reporting, Clever Girl shows Nellie Bly at her furious best! Uncover the hidden truths that lie beneath the polished veneer of the Gilded Age! Clever Girl will leave you breathless, questioning, and hungry for more.

- "David Blixt pens a heroine for the ages in "What Girls Are Good For," which follows the extraordinary career of pioneer newspaperwoman Nellie Bly. A pint-sized dynamo who refuses to stay in the kitchen, Nellie fights tooth and nail to make a name for herself as a journalist, battling complacent men, corrupt institutions, and her own demons along the way. This real-life Lois Lane had me cheering aloud as I turned the pages simply a delight!" Kate Quinn, NY Times Bestselling author of The Alice Network and The Rose Code "A well-crafted and thoughtful work of historical fiction." Kirkus Reviews From Bestselling Author David Blixt: Nellie Bly has the story of a lifetime if she can she survive to tell it!Step into the thrilling world of investigative journalism! This captivating novel takes you back in time to the 19th century, where pioneering undercover reporter Nellie Bly shatters barriers and defies expectations.Enraged by an article entitled What Girls Are Good For, Elizabeth Cochrane pens an angry letter to the Pittsburgh Dispatch, never imagining a Victorian newspaper would hire a woman reporter. Taking the name Nellie Bly, she struggles against the male-dominated industry, reporting stories no one else will tell the stories of downtrodden women.Chased out of Mexico for revealing government corruption, her romantic advances rejected by a married colleague, Bly earns the chance to break into New Yorks Newspaper Row if she can nab a major scoop life inside a madhouse. Feigning madness, she dupes the court into committing her to the Insane Asylum on Blackwells Island.But matters on the Island are far worse than she ever dreamed. Stripped, drugged, beaten, she must endure a week of terror, reliving the darkest days of her childhood, in order to escape and tell the world her story. Only, at the end of the week, no rescue comes, and she fears she may be trapped forever...Based on the real-life events of Nellie Blys life and reporting, What Girls Are Good For is a tale of rage, determination, and triumph all in the frame of a tiny Pennsylvania spitfire who refused to let the world change her, and changed the world instead.Praise for What Girls Are Good For: "With rich imagination and meticulous research, David Blixt has brought the hectic, exciting world of nineteenth-century journalism vividly to life. His Nellie Bly is determined, independent, crafty, irresistible a heroine any reader would be delighted to get to know." Matthew Goodman, New York Times bestselling author of Eighty Days "Dramatic, engrossing, and spirited, What Girls Are Good For takes the reader straight to the heart of an unsung American heroa feminist icon whose voice rings loud and true. This is a must-read for anyone who loves an underdog and celebrates justice; the perfect accompaniment for our present times." - Olivia Hawker, international bestselling author of The Ragged Edge of Night "Author David Blixt delivers a great story about Nellie before she exposes the horrors she endured during her stay at the asylum on Blackwell Island. The portrayal of Nellie Bly in What Girls Are Good For is astonishing and doesnt give you the fake twists and turns and add-ons that a lot of histori...

"David Blixt is a man of many talentsan actor, director, author. Not all of you may be lucky enough to watch one of his plays, but you all can read one of his novels, which I recommend that you do as soon as possible. In his hands, history comes to bright, blazing life."SHARON KAY PENMAN, The Sunne In Splendour and Lionheart Step into a world of intrigue, passion, and Renaissance splendor with David Blixts captivating second novel in his Star-Crossd Series. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of 14th-century Italy as Blixt weaves a tale of political intrigue, forbidden love, and a timeless tale of ambitious rivals.Eight years after the tumultuous events of The Master of Verona, Pietro Alaghieri is living in exile in Ravenna, enduring the loss of his famous father while secretly raising Cesco, the bastard heir to Veronas prince, Cangrande della Scala. When word of Cangrandes death reaches him, it forces Pietro to race back to Verona and prevent Cescos rivals from usurping his wards rightful place. But young Cesco is determined not to be anyones pawn. Willful and brilliant, he defies even the stars through a dazzling dance of ambition and intrigue. Meanwhile, far behind the scenes, a mastermind pulls the strings, moving the players towards a bloody finale. Born from Shakespeares Italian plays, this novel explores the danger, deceit, and deviltry of early Renaissance Italy. With a deft hand, Blixt takes readers on a journey through the heart of Italy, where the echoes of Dantes Divine Comedy resonate in every corner, and the unforgettable characters of Shakespeares masterpiece Romeo & Juliet breathe new life. Filled with swashbuckling adventure, unrequited love, and brutal treachery, this epic journey recalls the best of Bernard Cornwell, Sharon Kay Penman, and Dorothy Dunnett. VOICE OF THE FALCONER is a must-read for lovers of both classic literature and historical fiction, a captivating exploration of the enduring power of words and the enduring legacy of two literary giants. A tour de force of historical fiction, this literary gem will leave readers spellbound and yearning for more."David Blixt is one of the masters of historical fiction. Dramatic, vivid, superbly researched, Voice Of The Falconer captures Renaissance Italy in all its heady glamour and lethal intrigue. This is a novel to savorand then read again!"C.W. GORTNER, The Queens Vow and The Tudor Conspiracy

"Blixt is a man of many talents - actor, director, author. In his hands, history comes to bright, blazing life." - Sharon Kay Penman, author of Lionheart and The Sunne In Splendour Prepare to be swept away by the thrilling epic of love, destiny, and treacherous adventure with the third book in David Blixts mesmerizing Star-Crossed Series! In the turbulent world of Renaissance Italy, Fortunes Fool continues the saga of Romeo and Juliet like youve never seen before.Italy, 1326. Cesco, the mercurial heir to Verona, is thrust into a deadly game of politics under the stern guidance of a relentless master. Meanwhile, Pietro Alaghieri embarks on a treacherous journey to the heart of the Papacy in Avignon, fighting for Cescos rightful place and battling excommunication. Little does he know that a cunning enemy, long in the shadows, is poised to shatter his life and seize Veronas throne.As Cesco faces trials of wit and courage, he finds himself pitted against a power-hungry cousin, an enigmatic assassin, and even the formidable Holy Roman. Separated from his allies, Cescos fate hangs in the balance as a harrowing series of adventures reveal a secret long hidden, one that threatens Cescos only chance for true happiness. Inspired by Shakespeare, Dante, and Petrarch, this Renaissance novel of intrigue and passion reflects the heights of drama, exploring the capricious whims of lady Fortune, who has her favoritesand her fools.Replete with swashbuckling adventure, unrequited love, and brutal treachery, this epic journey recalls the best of Bernard Cornwell, Sharon Kay Penman, and Dorothy Dunnett.

"Blixt is a man of many talents - actor, director, author. In his hands, history comes to bright, blazing life." - Sharon Kay Penman, author of Lionheart and The Sunne In SplendourDive into the treacherous landscape of Renaissance Italy, where alliances shift like shadows and betrayal is a constant companion, with the explosive fourth novel David Blixts critically acclaimed Star-Crossd Series!Triumphant in its clash with Padua, Verona now stands at the precipice of a foretold disaster. The Montagues and Capulets continue their epic feud, threatening to plunge Verona into chaos. The once-promising Cesco, a rising star in his own right, plunges headlong into the shadows, steering his extraordinary talents toward a tumultuous existence that defies not only the Veronese lord and the Church but challenges the very constellations themselves. The heart of the struggle is a love that could either be the key to lasting peace or the catalyst for utter destruction.In a bid to reclaim Cescos faltering spirit, Pietro Alaghieri welcomes the seething plots and intrigues of the Veronese court, hoping theyll jolt Cesco from his languor. Yet, as the first lifeless body hits the ground, it becomes starkly evident that this new game is a lethal gambit, a perilous trial that threatens to doom them all.Brace yourself for a whirlwind of swashbuckling adventure, smoldering passion, and ruthless betrayal, as this epic tale unfoldsan electrifying odyssey reminiscent of the best works by Bernard Cornwell, Sharon Kay Penman, and Dorothy Dunnett. The stars may have foretold the doom, but the chaos that ensues is beyond even their celestial predictions.Prepare to be swept away by the intricate web of alliances and enmities in The Princes Doom, a gripping addition to the Star-Crossd Series that will leave breathless readers eagerly anticipating the next twist in this captivating saga.

En 1314, el poeta Dante, entonces desterrado y de triste fama, y sus dos hijos, Pietro Alaghieri de diecisiete años, y su hermano menor, Jacopo («Poco»), viajan a Verona por invitación de su autorida

From the bestselling pen of the original undercover reporter, available for the first time in 125 years, the lost novels Of Nellie Bly!Pioneering undercover journalist Nellie Bly is rightly famous for exposing societys ills. From brutal insane asylums to corrupt politicians, she exposed all manner of frauds and charlatans. She was also a skilled interviewer and reporter. What no one has known was that she was also a novelist. This is because, of the twelve novels Bly wrote between 1889 and 1895, eleven have been lost - until now! Newly discovered by author David Blixt (What Girls Are Good For, The Master Of Verona), Nellie Blys lost works of fiction are now available for the first time! Complete with the original artwork! These are The Lost Novels of Nellie Bly!Luckie Thurlow, exotic beauty and daughter of a gypsy queen, enters high society thanks to her school-friend, rich and tender-hearted Elise Kendall. Invited for a weekend stay, little Luckie instantly wins over Elises friends with her beauty and kindness. One man in particular is smitten with herLloyd Stockton, the reserved heir to a grand fortune. But Luckie only has eyes for his cousin, flirtatious neer-do-well Harry Portland.Luckies mother, however, has her own plans for Luckies future. As part of an elaborate scheme to avenge the broken heart of her dead sister, the Gypsy Queen plans for Luckie to wed Stocktoneven in spite of Luckies own heart!But the queen is not the only one plotting Luckies future for her. An old lover, promised Luckies hand in youth, has come to claim his prize. If he cannot win her, he will make certain no one else will ever have her! And the beautiful Dory Lee sees only a rival in Luckie, and plots with Luckies foes to remove her forever from the life of Lloyd Stockton.In a tale of murder and suspense, with dramatic reversals and stunning twists, all the lovers bet their lives as they begin . . .Playing For Hearts!Bonus feature: This volume includes Blys New York World articles that inspired her novels!

From the Best-Selling Pen of Americas First Undercover Journalist, a Novel Lost for 125 Years!Pioneering undercover journalist Nellie Bly is rightly famous for exposing societys ills. From brutal insane asylums to corrupt politicians, she exposed all manner of frauds and charlatans. What no one has known was that she was also a novelist. This is because, of the 12 novels Bly wrote between 1889 and 1895, 11 have been lost - until now! Discovered by author David Blixt (What Girls Are Good For), Nellie Blys lost works of fiction are now available for the first time, complete with the original artwork! These are The Lost Novels of Nellie Bly!The Snares Of Riches And The Spell Of Love!Money, or love? Dimple and Della disagree. The twins have differing views of love. Dimple plans to wed for wealth, freeing her family from the weight of poverty. Della, however, plans to only marry for love. Despite their love for each other, each twin finds the other foolish in regards to the purpose of matrimony.When Dimple marries the old millionaire Mr. Darlington, she thinks she has won the prize. But soon she finds life in a mansion is filled with crippling loneliness. On a visit to her sister, she finds herself rescued from certain death by a handsome stranger, and realizes at once that Della has been right all along. Love is all that matters in the world.But even if she were not already tied to the grumbling and jealous Darlington, there is another obstacle to Dimples happiness. The man she loves is already betrothedto Dimples sister Della!A passionate story of desire and denial, this final novel of Nellie Blys pen is perhaps her most prescient, mirroring events of her life to come. Not based on her reporting but on her own questions of love and the duality of her own nature, Bly plays out the questions that vex her in . . .Twins & Rivals!

From the bestselling pen of the original undercover reporter, a novel that has been lost for over a century!Pioneering undercover journalist Nellie Bly is rightly famous for exposing societys ills. From brutal insane asylums to corrupt politicians, she used the pages of the New York World to bring down all manner of frauds, cheats, and charlatans.What no one knows is that Nellie Bly was also a novelist. Because, of the 12 novels Bly wrote between 1889 and 1895, 11 have been lost - until now! Discovered by author David Blixt (What Girls Are Good For), Nellie Blys lost works of fiction are available for the first time! These are The Lost Novels of Nellie Bly!Merribelleor Rosalind?Merribelle Harleigh is the most charming and beautiful worker in the paper-box factory. When a fire breaks out, the envious Lotta Loring contrives that Merribelle should be left inside the burning factory to die. But her plot is foiled by the handsome Cedric Sutherland, heir to a massive fortune. Only when she awakens, Merribelle has no memory of who she is!Seizing his moment, Cedrics cousin Frank Ashley mesmerizes the befuddled girl, now called Rosalind, and uses her as a pawn in a plot to steal away Cedrics fortune. No sooner are Cedric and Rosalind married but she seems to die. At the graveyard, her body disappears, rescued by Cedrics neighbor, Granville Norcross. When she awakens, Meribelle is her old self, and falls wildly in love with Granville, not knowing she is already wed to Cedric!None of this suits Frank Ashley or Lotta Loring, both determined to gain Cedrics fortunes. One requires the return of Rosalind, the other conspires at the death of...Pretty Merribelle!Extra feature: includes her New York World articles Bly used for inspiration!

Available for the first time in 125 years, the Lost Novels Of Nellie Bly!Pioneering undercover journalist Nellie Bly is rightly famous for exposing societys ills. From brutal insane asylums to corrupt politicians, she used the pages of the New York World to bring down all manner of frauds, cheats, and charlatans. What no one knows is that Nellie Bly was also a novelist. Because, of the twelve novels Bly wrote between 1889 and 1895, eleven have been lost - until now! Newly discovered by author David Blixt (What Girls Are Good For, The Master Of Verona), Nellie Blys lost works of fiction are available for the first time! These are The Lost Novels of Nellie Bly!Nellie Blys first novel, in a newly revised edition! A rejected marriage proposal and the corpse of a dead beauty confound Dick Treadwells hopes for happiness, until his beloved Penelope sets him a task: she will marry him if he solvesThe Mystery of Central Park! Dick and his sweetheart Penelope discover the body of a beautiful young woman posed upon a Central Park bench. Instantly Dick is suspected of having something to do with the young womans death. Moreover, Penelope has long been urging the neer-do-well Dick to accomplish something with his life. So he sets out to discover the dead womans identity and solve the riddle of her death. Was it innocent? Suicide? Or was it murder? From the twinkling lights of New Yorks high society to dens of iniquity, Dick follows every trail until he uncovers a tenuous lead. Saving another young woman from the jaws of death, he puts his happiness in jeopardy to confront the scoundrel responsible for the dead womans fate. Inspired by Blys own reporting during her time at the New York World, as she tracked down real-life scoundrels in both business and society, this new edition combines both versions of Blys first novel into one new text! Bonus: includes Blys articles that inspired the story, including The Infamy Of The Park!