His name was Nyasanu, son of an African chieftain. Raised to rule a savage land, he was brought to manhood on the field of battle and in the arms of the women who could not resist this mighty figure who towered above all others.
Frank Yerby Livres
5 septembre 1916 – 29 novembre 1991
Frank Yerby s'est illustré comme un auteur de fiction populaire empreinte d'une saveur sudiste distinctive. Ses récits plongeaient souvent dans des cadres historiques, allant de l'Athènes de Périclès à l'Europe du Haut Moyen Âge. Yerby effectuait des recherches méticuleuses sur ses sujets, fournissant fréquemment de longues notes de bas de page dans ses romans historiques. Ses récits prolifiques et bien documentés ont trouvé un écho auprès d'un large public.
Fairoaks
- 388pages
- 14 heures de lecture
Floodtide
- 344pages
- 13 heures de lecture
An epic historical novel set in Charleston, South Carolina during the 19th century, where the title character, a slave named Riah, hatches a daring plan to escape, and find freedom. The novel paints a vivid picture of the city's high society, its corruption, and the tough lives of the poor African American community. This book is a must-read for lovers of historical fiction.
A Rose for Ana María
- 218pages
- 8 heures de lecture
A young Spanish Republican and the plain-looking, plain-spoken daughter of Spanish aristocrats, moving to assassinate a highly placed Spanish official, find their revolutionary ardor and political commitments compromised by unsuspected passion and love.
