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D. K. Broster

    Dorothy Kathleen Broster fut une romancière historique renommée dont les œuvres ont donné vie au passé. Son écriture se caractérise par des recherches méticuleuses et un sens aigu du détail, plongeant les lecteurs dans des décors historiques recréés avec soin. Elle éprouvait une fascination particulière pour l'histoire écossaise et l'époque jacobite, créant des récits captivants remplis de héros audacieux et de intrigues complexes explorant des expériences humaines riches. Le talent de Broster résidait dans sa capacité à allier précision historique et narration percutante, rendant ses romans à la fois instructifs et profondément engageants.

    Mr. Rowl
    The Wounded Name
    The Jacobite Trilogy
    • The Wounded Name

      in large print

      • 688pages
      • 25 heures de lecture

      This book is a reproduction of a historical work, published by Megali, which focuses on making literature accessible for individuals with impaired vision through large print. The initiative highlights the importance of inclusivity in reading, ensuring that historical texts can be enjoyed by a broader audience.

      The Wounded Name2023
    • Mr. Rowl

      • 340pages
      • 12 heures de lecture

      Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic War, a French soldier named Raoul de Sablieres, known as "Mr. Rowl," finds himself captivated by an English woman while imprisoned. His daring escape leads him to make a bold choice, prioritizing love over returning to France. This romance novel weaves wit and suspense into a compelling narrative, ensuring an engaging experience for readers as they follow Rowl's journey of passion and risk.

      Mr. Rowl2020
    • The Jacobite Trilogy

      • 626pages
      • 22 heures de lecture

      This trilogy comprises The Flight of the Heron , The Gleam in the North and The Dark Mile . Part love story, part adventure story, the trilogy is also a picture of a close-knit community embroiled in a civil war.The Flight of the Heron was first published by William Heinemann in 1925.The Gleam in the North was first published by William Heinemann in 1927.The Dark Mile was first published by William Heinemann in 1929.

      The Jacobite Trilogy1994
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