Roberta Gellis Livres

Le corps d'une prostituée est découvert dans la chambre du puissant évêque de Winchester, accompagné d'une lettre venant de son plus redoutable ennemi, Robert de Gloucester. Aussi, lorsque Sir Bellamy d'Itchen, chevalier au service de l'évêque que Magdalaine connaît bien, vient demander l'aide de la belle et clairvoyante tenancière de l'Old Priory Guesthouse, maison de plaisirs londonienne très privée, celle-ci n'hésite pas une seconde à se lancer dans l'aventure. Dans un contexte politique difficile, où de puissants seigneurs semblent vouloir ruiner la réputation de Winchester auprès du roi, Bell et Magdalaine auront une nouvelle fois fort à faire pour éviter le scandale.

When it became certain that Edward VI was dying, the duke of Northumberland, who had been ruling England in his name, made a plan that would let him hold onto his power. He dared not let Mary come to the throne because she was fiercely Catholic and he had espoused the Protestant cause. He did not want Elizabeth to rule because he knew her imperious nature would never defer to him. But there was more than one puppet master at work: The evil elf-lord Vidal Dhu had no intention of losing the flood of power the misery of Mary’s reign would bring the Dark Court, and intervened so that Mary was proclaimed queen. Urged by her Chancellor and the Imperial ambassador to order Elizabeth’s death, Mary chose a different to insure that Elizabeth would never reign. She must marry and bear a child to be the Catholic heir. Vidal Dhu, replete with power from the pain and terror of Mary’s burning of heretics, agreed with Mary. Vidal Dhu had very special plans for that child. And since Oberon and Titania had disappeared, there now was no one except the double pair of twins to stand between the mortals of England and the rule of Evil.

"Lissa never much liked her elderly husband, but she certainly hadn't suspected he was plotting treason. When she's suddenly left a widow, the sharp gaze of the king's head investigator turns straight to her. Sir Justin is honor-bound to treat Lissa as a suspect, but keeping his distance from the beautiful temptress requires every ounce of his legendary self-control. As King John's court swirls with intrigue, tempers are high, passions are hot, and one wrong move could change the course of history."--Page 4 of cover.

Set in 16th century England, the story presents a pivotal moment in history, where two potential futures are envisioned by the Sidhe of Elfhame Avalon. One scenario depicts a tyrannical queen aligning with the Inquisition, bringing terror to both humans and elves. In contrast, the other foresees a wise and benevolent red-haired queen named Elizabeth, who could usher in an era of peace and prosperity. The narrative explores themes of power, destiny, and the delicate balance between good and evil.

The FarSeers of Elfhame Avalon embark on a quest to locate and safeguard a child destined to become Elizabeth I, Queen of England. This thrilling historical fantasy intertwines the fates of the human and elven realms, as the Sidhe confront various threats to ensure the child's future. The narrative explores themes of destiny and protection against malevolent forces, highlighting the importance of this pivotal figure in history.

Four tales of romance set in the realm of Celtic magic and lore feature the fiction stylings of Morgan Llywelyn, Barbara Samuel, and Roberta Gellis. Reprint.

The Roselynde Chronicles, Book Four Fate made them enemies... Temptation made them passionate lovers. An exquisite beauty trapped in a deadly game of political intrigue, Gilliane is an innocent pawn of the ruthless, power-hungry barons swarming around her. Forced to marry a man she abhors, she soon becomes the helpless prisoner-and dazzling prize-of her husband's most dangerous foe, Adam Lemagne-only to surrender her heart to her handsome captor. In a breathtaking tale of forbidden desire and smoldering temptation, the star-crossed lovers must survive pain and peril in their stormy quest for love. Publisher's Note: Previously published elsewhere.

The Roselynde Chronicles, Book Six Sybelle, youngest heiress to the magnificent Roselynde dynasty, continues the story of power and wealth in a land torn by the threat of civil war. The time has come for the tempestuous amber-eyed heroine to select a husband. But, an independent and powerful woman, she will not relinquish her pride, influence and unusually extensive dowry to the will of just any suitor...until she meets Walter de Clare, the rugged, handsome knight who dares to rebel against King Henry III. Neither the devastation of battle nor nasty court tangles are able to destroy two free spirits whose love is so fiercely determined to survive.

Among the deceit and danger in tumultuous medieval England there exists an innocent, hungry love-a love so rare it becomes the deadliest risk of all. The beautiful Joanna, Alinor's iron-willed daughter, is heiress to the Roselynde estate and a power so incredibly strong that mighty kings are enraged with jealousy. Secretly, Joanna burns with an explosive inner passion as wild and radiant as her flaming red hair. But her deepest emotions are sadly suppressed by the devastating fear of a man's tender love. Bound by the violent lusts and dangerous trappings of King John's decadent court, she defies every outward obstacle-only to come face-to-face with the terror in her own heart. Caught between an unyielding pride and a consuming desire for the sensuous and handsome Geoffrey Fitzwilliam, Joanna struggles to avoid surrendering herself to the irresistible fires raging within her.

Now alone, despite her exquisite beauty, Lady Alinor is physically and emotionally deprived of love-until her amorous desires are stirred by the dark, sensuous Lord Ian de Vipont. Trapped in a maze of treacherous power plays and volatile liaisons, she is irresistibly swept into an intoxicating passion for a man whose forbidden love promises only pain and peril. A strong-willed woman desperate in her quest for love, Alinor will not heed even the most torturous obstacles in her path. From the brutal battlegrounds of France to the rich pageantry of English courts, Alinor's turbulent adventures and romantic passions weave a breathtaking tale of danger and desire.