Obsédée par les femmes de l'histoire depuis l'âge de douze ans, cette auteure apporte à la littérature une perspective unique sur les destins féminins. Son écriture est profondément ancrée dans des figures historiques, explorant leurs vies et leur impact. Elle entraîne les lecteurs dans le passé avec son style captivant, redonnant vie à des héroïnes oubliées et à leurs récits. Elle offre un aperçu fascinant de la perspective féminine à travers les âges.
Set in the late twelfth century on the vast Mongolian grasslands, the narrative follows Temujin, a brilliant and charismatic leader who rises to power as Genghis Khan. Central to his success are the women in his life, whose strength and influence play crucial roles in his journey to greatness. The story explores themes of leadership, loyalty, and the often overlooked contributions of women in history, showcasing their vital impact on Temujin's achievements.
Featuring strong and determined female protagonists, this novel weaves a sprawling historical saga that captivates readers. It explores themes of resilience and empowerment against a richly detailed backdrop, showcasing the struggles and triumphs of women throughout history. The narrative promises to immerse readers in a vivid world filled with complex characters and significant events, making it a compelling choice for fans of historical fiction.
An intimate portrait of the life of Jackie O… Few of us can claim to be the authors of our fate. Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy knows no other choice. With the eyes of the world watching, Jackie uses her effortless charm and keen intelligence to carve a place for herself among the men of history and weave a fairy tale for the American people, embodying a senator’s wife, a devoted mother, a First Lady—a queen in her own right. But all reigns must come to an end. Once JFK travels to Dallas and the clock ticks down those thousand days of magic in Camelot, Jackie is forced to pick up the ruined fragments of her life and forge herself into a new identity that is all her own, that of an American legend.
Egypt, 1400s BC. The pharaoh’s pampered second daughter, lively, intelligent Hatshepsut, delights in racing her chariot through the marketplace and testing her archery skills in the Nile’s marshlands. But the death of her elder sister, Neferubity, in a gruesome accident arising from Hatshepsut’s games forces her to confront her guilt...and sets her on a profoundly changed course. Hatshepsut enters a loveless marriage with her half brother, Thut, to secure his claim to the Isis Throne and produce a male heir. But it is another of Thut’s wives, the commoner Aset, who bears him a son, while Hatshepsut develops a searing attraction for his brilliant adviser Senenmut. And when Thut suddenly dies, Hatshepsut becomes de facto ruler, as regent to her two-year-old nephew. Once, Hatshepsut anticipated being free to live and love as she chose. Now she must put Egypt first. Ever daring, she will lead a vast army and build great temples, but always she will be torn between the demands of leadership and the desires of her heart. And even as she makes her boldest move of all, her enemies will plot her downfall.... Once again, Stephanie Thornton brings to life a remarkable woman from the distant past whose willingness to defy tradition changed the course of history.
Trouble seems to follow Theodora wherever she goes, leading to a series of chaotic and humorous adventures. As she navigates her unpredictable life, she encounters a cast of quirky characters and finds herself in outrageous situations. The narrative explores themes of resilience, friendship, and the unexpected joys that arise from chaos, all while showcasing Theodora's unique ability to turn challenges into opportunities for growth and laughter.
A sweeping novel from renowned author Stephanie Marie Thornton...Alice may be the president's daughter, but she's nobody's darling. As bold as her signature color Alice Blue, the gum-chewing, cigarette-smoking, poker-playing First Daughter discovers that the only way for a woman to stand out in Washington is to make waves--oceans of them. With the canny sophistication of the savviest politician on the Hill, Alice uses her celebrity to her advantage, testing the limits of her power and the seductive thrill of political entanglements.But Washington, DC is rife with heartaches and betrayals, and when Alice falls hard for a smooth-talking congressman it will take everything this rebel has to emerge triumphant and claim her place as an American icon. As Alice soldiers through the devastation of two world wars and brazens out a cutting feud with her famous Roosevelt cousins, it's no wonder everyone in the capital refers to her as the Other Washington Monument--and Alice intends to outlast them all.
