2856 results for 'Morrow, Elizabeth'

Elizabeth Hardwick's short stories offer a unique glimpse into contemporary American life. This collection brings together her previously published work from various periodicals, including Partisan...

The Last Queen Elizabeth II's Seventy-year Battle to Save the House of Windsor by Clive Irving In 2020, the Queen seemed at ease in the modern world, thanks in part to her grandchildren. However, the...

Loving God with All Your Mind by Elizabeth George is a practical guide to understanding and applying biblical wisdom in everyday life. Drawing on six key scripture passages, this revised edition...

The York Princesses: A Royal Legacy The lives of the daughters of Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville span seven decades and the rule of five different kings. Born into an England ruled by the great...

Elizabeth's Rival: The Tumultuous Tale of Lettice Knollys, Countess of Leicester Lettice Knollys, a woman of extraordinary life, left an indelible mark on the Tudor era. As cousin to Elizabeth I and...

Letitia Elizabeth Landon's Selected Writings offers a rare glimpse into the life and work of one of England's most enigmatic poets. Beginning her writing career at just seventeen, Landon quickly...

Elizabeth Fry's remarkable story is one of pioneering spirit and determination. Born into a wealthy Quaker family in 1780, she went on to make her mark on history through her work in prison reform...

Maggie Hope, former secretary to Prime Minister Winston Churchill, has completed her training to become a spy for MI-5. Instead of being sent abroad, she is dispatched to Windsor Castle to tutor the...

Elizabeth Cage's life has always been shrouded in mystery. She doesn't know who she is or what she is. But when a holiday turns into something sinister, Elizabeth must confront the truth about her...

Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton's marriage was a Hollywood spectacle that captivated the world. Theirs was a love affair that shocked and mesmerized, with a passion that was both fierce and...

The Reign of Elizabeth: England 1558-1603This comprehensive history explores the achievements and failures of Elizabeth's governments and the changing nature of English society during this pivotal...

The Project by David Souden celebrates the life of Queen Elizabeth II through photographs and still images drawn largely from the archives of the BBC. This official book marks a significant milestone...

Elizabeth Gould's stunning bird illustrations are finally given the recognition they deserve in this gorgeous volume. For nearly every continent, Gould created hundreds of scientifically precise and...

Discover the remarkable life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II in this beautifully illustrated picture book. From her childhood during WWII to her seven decades on the throne, Kate Williams takes...

Guiding Royalty: My Adventure with Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton is an intimate look at two ultra-famous people at a time when their fame was at a low ebb. In 1975, Yoram Ben-Ami, a struggling...

The Tudors: A Monumental History of England's Turbulent Sixteenth Century Peter Ackroyd brings to life the tumultuous era of the Tudor dynasty, from Henry VIII's relentless pursuit of power and...

Elizabeth I's Last Favourite: Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex By Sarah-Beth Watkins The story of Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, has long been overshadowed by the more famous figures of...

Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor: A Passionate and Turbulent Life This biography is a rich and passionate portrayal of the tumultuous relationship between two of Hollywood's most iconic stars...

Elizabeth I, known as the "pirate queen", was a powerful and feared monarch. Her reign was marked by a network of daring merchants, adventurers, and philosophers who helped her consolidate power and...

Queen Elizabeth II is a true story about a girl who never thought she would be queen. This Level 3 Reader tells her remarkable journey from childhood to becoming one of the most famous and longest...

This rhyming story introduces young readers to the life of HM Queen Elizabeth II, from her birth in London to becoming Queen in 1952. With its beautiful illustrations, it's a great way for families...

Elizabeth David Classics: A Collection of Timeless Cookery Wisdom This collection brings together three of Elizabeth David's most beloved cookbooks: Mediterranean Food, French Country Cooking and...

A Queen for All Seasons: A Celebration of Queen Elizabeth II on Her Platinum Jubilee by Joanna Lumley. This sparkling celebration of our much-loved monarch marks seventy years as Queen and Head of...

For centuries, four royal women were shrouded in accusations of malicious witchcraft. This book offers a fresh perspective on their lives and the impact of these accusations.The author explores the...

Queen Elizabeth II: A Life of Faithful Service At just 25 years old, Queen Elizabeth II became the longest-serving monarch in British history. This inspiring biography chronicles key moments in her...

Discover the fascinating stories of England's queens, from ancient Boudica to Elizabeth of York. This comprehensive volume brings together the voices of nearly eighty women who have ruled England,...

Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein: Their Lives, Their Times, Their Rivalry This biography tells the story of two extraordinary women who revolutionized the beauty industry. Elizabeth Arden and...

Elizabeth Goudge's life was marked by remarkable sensitivity and insight. As an artist in fiction, she explored the complexities of growing up spiritually and morally. This biography offers a...

Elizabeth Bishop: A Poet's Life and Work This Very Short Introduction explores the life and work of Elizabeth Bishop, one of the most celebrated poets of the 20th century. Drawing on biographical and...

Elizabeth I: A Graphic Novel tells the story of one of England's most celebrated monarchs. From her difficult early childhood to her struggle for power, this graphic novel biography charts...

Elizabeth I--the People's Queen Her Life and Times is a lively biography that explores the life of one of England's greatest monarchs. From her early years, marked by challenges to her power and...

Elizabeth Goudge's life was marked by remarkable sensitivity and insight, as she navigated the complexities of growing up spiritually and morally. This biography offers a sympathetic exploration of...

Discover the inspiring spiritual legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history. This book features intimate stories and reflections on the personal faith behind the...

The Shadowy Third Love Letters and Elizabeth BowenA fascinating personal investigation into the life of renowned novelist Elizabeth Bowen, uncovering an illicit affair with a young academic through...

From the east to the west, these 23 walks showcase the diverse landscapes and attractions of London and the south-east. The book takes you on a journey from hidden alleyways and dreamy squares in...

Elizabeth I's reign is often remembered as a golden age, but to many in Europe, she was a 'Jezebel' and heretic who had to be destroyed. This book tells the story of the secret state that sought to...

The Reign Life in Elizabeth's Britain. The way it was, 1952-79 by Matthew Engel This sweeping social history of modern Britain spans the reign of Elizabeth II, from her accession in 1952 to the...

The British monarchy faces an uncertain future. Following Queen Elizabeth II's passing, the institution is grappling with its legacy and relevance in modern Britain. Ed Owens argues that the monarchy...

Big Chief Elizabeth: How England's Adventurers Gambled and Won the New World by Giles Milton. In 1586, Queen Elizabeth I acquired a new title - that of Big Chief to a tribe of North American Indians...

Elizabeth I and Catherine de Medici: A Story of Power and Rivalry In sixteenth-century Europe, two women rose to hold immense power against all odds. Elizabeth I, the Virgin Queen, ruled her kingdom...

A woman with no memory takes refuge in the home of strangers. Kate and Allan Royce stop to pick her up after seeing her walking alone in the road, but their kindness is soon tested by conflicting...

Elizabeth Anscombe: A Life and Philosophy This collection brings together biographical portraits, personal reminiscences, and philosophical studies of Elizabeth Anscombe's thought. It complements a...

Dark tales from the Victorian era come together in this macabre collection of short stories. Mary Elizabeth Braddon's supernatural fiction explores the dark shadows beyond the rational world,...

Elizabeth Milbanke, Viscountess Melbourne, was a woman of remarkable wit and cunning in an era of strict social codes. Her life was marked by scandalous affairs and high-society connections,...

The Royal Navy's transformation over the past 70 years is a story of significant change and adaptation. From its status as a superpower navy to its current form, maritime history author Paul Brown...

This book brings new insights to the story of two powerful women whose relationship dominated English and Scottish politics for thirty years. Through their own words, as well as 12 insightful...

A Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, Commemorative Edition 1926-2022: A Life and Reign in Depth. This commemorative edition is a comprehensive collection of in-depth content about Queen Elizabeth II's...

Sir Francis Drake's audacious journey around the world in 1580 was a pivotal moment in history. With Queen Elizabeth I's covert orders, he became the first captain to successfully circumnavigate the...

The Great Eastern Railway - From the Grouping to the Elizabeth Line 1923-2023 by Charles Phillips is a comprehensive history of the transformation of the Great Eastern Section from a backwater to a...

The Cambridge Companion to the Pre-Raphaelites by Elizabeth Prettejohn provides an in-depth exploration of the lives and works of the central figures in the Pre-Raphaelite movement. This...

This comprehensive study explores the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth I, a pivotal figure in early modern England. Covering her 45-year rule from 1558 to 1603, the book delves into the key events...

The Queen Elizabeth 2 was the last of its kind when it entered service in 1969, marking the end of an era for transatlantic liners. This long-awaited new edition tells the colourful story of the...

From exile and war to love and loss, every dynasty has a beginning. Henry Tudor's journey to the throne was marked by fourteen years in Brittany before his triumphant return to England with a small...

Elizabeth Raffald: A Life of Influence and Legacy At just 25 years old, Elizabeth Raffald became housekeeper at Arley Hall in Cheshire, setting her on a path that would transform the food scene and...

This commemorative picture book celebrates the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II. From her childhood growing up in wartime to an extraordinary leader, Her Majesty's journey is told through...

The Tudor Arte of Warre Volume 2: A Comprehensive Explanation of Elizabeth's Reign. Elizabeth I's reign was marked by a complex and often tumultuous relationship with war. Despite her aversion to...

Queen Elizabeth II: An Oral History offers a comprehensive and detailed portrait of the life and reign of one of the world's most iconic figures. This lavishly produced hardback presents insightful...

The Crown in Vogue: A Royal Portrait Through the Decades This stunning book is a special salute to Queen Elizabeth II and the House of Windsor, marking a new era in the British monarchy. Featuring...

The Custer Story: A Glimpse into a Tragic Life The letters of Lieutenant General George A. Custer and his wife Elizabeth offer a rare insight into the personal and political loyalties of a wartime...

Ethel Smyth's letters to her great-niece, Elizabeth Mary Williamson, offer a unique insight into the life and thoughts of this remarkable woman. Written in the early 20th century, these...

The Last Queen: A Remarkable Story of Elizabeth II's Seventy-Year Reign and the Future of the Monarchy by Clive Irving. As the British monarchy navigates its place in modern society, one institution...

Elizabeth Bowen's Selected Stories bring to life the intricate journeys of domesticity and discovery, of the homely and uncanny, of the mind and body. Spanning the 1920s to the post-war years, these...

She-wolves: The Women who Ruled England Before Elizabeth by Helen Castor The stories of these women, told here in all their vivid humanity, illustrate the paradox of royal power in female hands. In a...

Discover the fascinating stories of 25 remarkable individuals who have shaped Britain's history during Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign.This engaging biography celebrates the Platinum Jubilee with...

A Series of Monumental Brasses Extending from the Reign of Edward I to That of Elizabeth is a comprehensive study of the brasses that commemorate the dead in medieval England. This book features...

Music and Ceremonial at British Coronations From James I to Elizabeth IIThis comprehensive study explores the music performed at British coronations from 1603 to the present, including the sixteen...

Elizabeth Barrett Browning's poetry is a rich and diverse collection, spanning her early childhood ambitions to her later, more experimental work. This comprehensive selection brings together her...

Behind the opulent facade of the Tudor court, a complex web of relationships and desires played out. This book delves into the intimate lives of the women who shaped the dynasty, from fertility and...

Discover the fascinating history of the English monarchy from Egbert to Elizabeth II. This comprehensive guide reveals the lives and reigns of the monarchs, as well as their consorts, mistresses, and...

Queen Elizabeth II's life story is one of remarkable resilience and determination. From her accession as a young mother in 1952 to her Platinum Jubilee in 2022, she proved an astute leader,...

Songs for a Saviour's Birth Journey through Advent with Elizabeth, Mary, Zechariah, the Angels, Simeon and Anna by William Philip. As Christmas approaches, we often find ourselves looking for fresh...

Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland embarked on a historic journey in 1889, each determined to break the record for the fastest trip around the world. Their race would span twenty-eight thousand miles,...

Countess Elizabeth Bathory: A Dark Legacy The legend of Countess Elizabeth Báthory, a 16th-century Hungarian noblewoman, has captivated historians and true crime enthusiasts alike. This book delves...

The Gown: A Riveting Drama of Female Friendship and Survival. In the midst of post-war Britain's hardship, two women, Ann Hughes and Miriam Dassin, find solace in their unlikely friendship and the...

Elizabeth, England's most passionate queen, and the three men whose destinies belonged to her alone. A spellbinding tale of love, power, and sacrifice, Legacy offers an exquisite portrait of a...

A new collection of ghost stories brings together some of the most terrifying tales from literature. This selection ranges from Elizabeth Gaskell's "The Old Nurse's Story" to Edith Wharton's...

Dario Fo's plays are renowned for their radical satire and wit. This collection features three of his most notable works: Can't Pay? Won't Pay!, Elizabeth, The Open Couple, and An Ordinary Day. Fo's...

Elizabeth Barrett Browning Selected Writings offers a comprehensive selection of her work, accompanied by full scholarly apparatus. This authoritative edition enables students to study Barrett...

Elizabeth Marsh's remarkable life was one of adventure and exploration, spanning multiple continents and empires. Born in Jamaica, she became the first woman to publish in English on Morocco and...

The Restoration Period's Most Celebrated Actresses: A New Perspective. The late 17th century saw a resurgence in English theatre, thanks to Charles II's patronage. This period was marked by...

Loved and admired throughout the world, Queen Elizabeth II's legacy continues to inspire. This collection of quotations offers an intimate glimpse into her values and the qualities that defined her...

London's Underground Railway: A Story of Engineering and Delayed Realisation The idea of building a railway beneath London's streets has been debated for centuries. In the mid-nineteenth century,...

The Dolphin Letters, 1970-1979 is a unique and intimate portrait of Robert Lowell and Elizabeth Hardwick's relationship during its final seven years. This correspondence, edited by Saskia Hamilton,...

A remarkable paper doll's house created by Miss Sarah Elizabeth Birdsall Otis in 1884 showcases her unique artistic style. The album features collaged cut-outs, gilded trim, and engravings from...

The Marriage Bed of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York A Masterpiece of Tudor Craftsmanship by Peter Lindfield is a groundbreaking study that sheds new light on one of the most significant discoveries...

The Women are Up to Something: How Elizabeth Anscombe, Philippa Foot, Mary Midgley, and Iris Murdoch Revolutionized Ethics by Benjamin J. B. Lipscomb. This book tells the story of four remarkable...

Discover the fascinating story of two queens, united by family but divided by their beliefs. This dual biography explores the lives of Princesses Mary and Elizabeth under the turbulent rule of their...

King James VI & I's life is a complex web of hope and fear, as he was born to be both heir to Elizabeth I and king of Scotland. This new biography draws on recent scholarship and original manuscript...

Color your way through the remarkable life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II in this unique coloring book. Featuring 32 stunning line art designs that showcase her life from her early years to...

Wales, 1093. The warm family life of young Nesta is destroyed when her father is killed and she is taken hostage. Her honor is further tarnished when she is taken as an unwilling concubine by King...

The Crown: The Official History Behind Season 3 explores two tumultuous decades in the reign of Elizabeth II. Biographer Robert Lacey delves into the key social, political and personal moments that...

The Women Are Up to Something: How Elizabeth Anscombe, Philippa Foot, Mary Midgley, and Iris Murdoch Revolutionized Ethics by Benjamin J. B. Lipscomb. This book tells the story of four remarkable...

On 2 June 2013, a significant milestone in British history was marked: the 60th Anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty the Queen. This event has taken its rightful place in the nation's...

The accession of James I marked a significant turning point in English history, as the country transitioned from the Tudor to the Stuart era. Susan Doran's book, From Tudor to Stuart: The Regime...

Sir Francis Walsingham was a man of contradictions - a pious Puritan who served as England's first spymaster. Behind the scenes, he worked tirelessly to foil plots and outwit enemies, earning the...

The Majesty Reflections on the Life of Christ with Queen Elizabeth II is an inspiring anthology that brings together Christian artworks and wisdom. Expertly curated by Richard Harries, this...

This concise summary and analysis of Elizabeth Kolbert's The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History provides a clear overview of the key concepts and events that underpin her Pulitzer Prize-winning...

Four Queens and a Countess: Mary Queen of Scots, Elizabeth I, Mary I, Lady Jane Grey and Bess of HardwickThe intricate web of relationships between these six women was forged in the tumultuous...

The Queen's Speeches: Poignant and Inspirational Words from Her 70-Year Reign A collection of powerful speeches from Queen Elizabeth II, showcasing her warmth, sincerity, and enduring impact on...

The Seven Mercies by Elizabeth May and L. R. Lam is a gripping science fiction novel that follows the most wanted rebels in the galaxy as they try to save it from destruction. After an ambush leaves...