1183 results for 'Grey, Eleanor'

Discover the intimate letters of two extraordinary women who defied convention and forged a lifelong bond.In 1978, more than 3,500 letters written by Eleanor Roosevelt and Lorena Hickok over a...

Eleanor Roosevelt's remarkable life is presented in this single-volume biography, offering a fresh perspective on her transformation from an orphaned niece to a diplomat, activist, and humanitarian...

The Two Eleanors of Henry III: A Tale of Loyalty and Splendor In 1236, a young queen arrives in England, bringing with her a complex web of family ties and political intrigue. Eleanor of Provence,...

Eleanor by Mrs Humphry Ward is a novel that explores the complexities of relationships and social class in early 20th-century England. When Eleanor arrives at her aunt's home, she brings with her a...

Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell is a poignant and nostalgic novel about first love. Set in 1986, it tells the story of Eleanor, a new girl in town struggling to find her place, and Park, a quiet and...

Eleanor & Park is a poignant and nostalgic novel about first love and self-discovery. Set in 1986, the story follows Eleanor, a young girl with a chaotic home life, and Park, a quiet and careful boy...

Franklin and Eleanor: An Extraordinary Marriage In this groundbreaking account, critically acclaimed biographer Hazel Rowley explores the remarkable courage and unconventional partnership that kept...

Eleanor Roosevelt: In Her Words On Women, Politics, Leadership, and Lessons from Life by Eleanor Roosevelt is an insightful collection of excerpts from her newspaper columns, radio talks, speeches,...

Eleanor Marx: A Life by Rachel Holmes tells the story of a remarkable woman who defied convention and lived life on her own terms. As personal secretary, researcher, and editor to her father Karl...

The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt offers a deeply personal and historically significant account of one of the world's most influential women. Born into a life marked by early loss and...

Eleanor Among the Saints is a thought-provoking poetry collection that explores the intersection of trans identity, faith, and the limits of myth and language. Rachel Mann's work delves into the...

Eleanor of Castile, the remarkable woman behind one of England's greatest medieval kings, has been largely overlooked by history. Yet, her life was marked by incredible experiences and achievements...

Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine A Novel by Gail Honeyman is a heartwarming story about the power of human connection. Eleanor's life, though carefully planned, lacks warmth and friendship until...

Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Biography tells the story of a woman who defied convention and forged her own path in a male-dominated world. Marion Meade's biography offers a fresh perspective on this...

Eleanor of Aquitaine, one of Europe's most powerful women, is crowned queen of England beside her young husband Henry II. As she navigates the complexities of royal life, Eleanor yearns for more than...

Eleanor of Provence: Queenship in Thirteenth-Century England by Margaret Howell provides an intimate and coherent picture of a woman who successfully navigated politics and family commitments,...

Eleanor Roosevelt was more than just a hostess at the White House. Born in 1884, she had a voice and used it to speak out against poverty and racism.With experience and knowledge of many issues,...

Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Woman of Great Intelligence and Energy This comprehensive biography portrays Eleanor as a woman who lived in a passionate and creative age. At twenty-five, she embarked on a...

Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine Founding an Empire by Matthew Lewis The story of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine is one of medieval power and intrigue. After twenty years of civil war, Henry II...

Eleanor of Aquitaine: By the Wrath of God, Queen of England Eleanor, Duchess of Aquitaine, was a woman of remarkable intelligence, beauty, and determination. Born into a relaxed and licentious court,...

A fatal car crash leaves a family shattered. Eight months later, Eleanor Garratt struggles to cope with her new reality. Her husband's death was ruled an accident, but when Darryl Westwood is...

Eleanor of Aquitaine's life has been subject to successive reinventions over the years, with fact and speculation often becoming intertwined. This biography seeks to separate the two, drawing on...

Eleanor Roosevelt and Lorena Hickok's extraordinary relationship transformed both women's lives over more than three decades. In 1932, Eleanor entered the public role of First Lady with trepidation,...

The Secret Marriages of Edward IV and Eleanor & Elizabeth. In 15th-century England, the struggle for power between the Lancastrians and Yorkists reaches its climax. Against this backdrop of turmoil,...

Eleanor Roosevelt: Volume 1 - The Early Years (1884-1933)This first volume in Blanche Wiesen Cook's acclaimed trilogy offers an unprecedented portrait of America's greatest First Lady. Born into...

Eleanor of Aquitaine's life has been subject to successive reinventions over the years, with facts often losing out to speculation and wishful thinking. This biography sets out to re-evaluate her...

Tara Bergin's second collection explores the alluring and sometimes tragic consequences of translation. Drawing on folksong, fairytale, and theatrical monologue, she examines intense love and intense...

The Families of Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Female Network of Power in the Middle Ages By J. F. Andrews Hardcover, 272 pages, published 2023. This engaging account sheds light on the lives and careers of...

The lives of two medieval queens, Eleanor and her daughters Marie and Alix, are marked by both power and pain. Their experiences reflect the complex and often brutal world of royal women in...

Eleanor of Aquitaine's life has been subject to numerous stories and tales over the centuries. While there is no account written by Eleanor herself, these accounts have been passed down through the...

Eleanor of Provence's story is one of intrigue and loyalty in 13th-century England. Married to King Henry III at a young age, she navigates the complexities of court life, defying monks to care for...

The Plantagenet Princes: Sons of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II Douglas Boyd explores the complex web of relationships and intrigue among the sons of King Henry II and Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine,...

Death at the Dance is a historical cozy mystery set in England in 1920. Lady Eleanor Swift, a reluctant amateur detective, is drawn into a complex case when her new beau Lance Langham is accused of...

Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: A Partnership that Shaped America's Home Front during World War II. Doris Kearns Goodwin's Pulitzer Prize-winning biography explores the complex relationship between...

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman is a heartwarming and thought-provoking novel about a woman who has learned to survive, but not to live. Her carefully timetabled life is filled...

A festive murder mystery to get you in the holiday spirit. Winter 1920 brings a surprise to the village, as a Christmas celebration turns into a deadly event. Lady Eleanor Swift, a keen amateur...

Lady Eleanor Swift, an explorer and amateur detective, has been looking forward to a well-deserved break. Instead, she finds herself at the centre of a murder mystery. Spring 1921. The Grand Hotel in...

King Henry II's world is turned upside down by the treachery of his wife Eleanor and their eldest sons. In a shocking betrayal, they align themselves with their bitter enemy King Louis of France,...

A Very English Murder is a gripping cozy murder mystery by Verity Bright. In 1920, Lady Eleanor Swift returns to her uncle's home, Henley Hall, after a chaotic journey from South Africa. Upon her...

The Secret Queen: Eleanor Talbot, the Woman Who Put Richard III on the Throne By John Ashdown-Hill. When Edward IV's death in 1483 sparked uncertainty over his succession, his younger brother...

Eleanor Powell: Born to Dance offers an in-depth look at the life and career of one of America's most gifted dancers. From her early years as a child prodigy to her rise as a Hollywood star, this...

The Plantagenet queens of England played a pivotal role in shaping the course of history. From 1154 to 1291, these women navigated the complex web of medieval politics, often breaking free from the...

Randalls Round Nine Nightmares by Eleanor Scott is a collection of strange and unsettling stories that explore the darker side of human experience. Drawing on themes of ritualistic folk horror and...

Lady Swift has been invited to a grand royal celebration in Little Buckford to toast the King's birthday. However, upon arrival, she discovers a body in the village hall. As preparations for the big...

A Death in Venice: A Gripping and Unputdownable Golden Age Cozy Mystery In 1924, Lady Eleanor Swift is enjoying a grand tour of Italy with her butler Clifford. Her latest stop is Venice, where she's...

Lady Eleanor Swift's first trip to New York City is off to a glamorous start, with high-society parties and sightseeing excursions at the Statue of Liberty. However, her luxurious lifestyle is...

A festive invitation from an old family friend sets off a chain of events that turns out to be anything but merry and bright. Lady Eleanor Swift receives a strange letter from her uncle's...

A Royal Murder is a captivating 1920s cozy mystery that whisks readers away to the royal regatta. Lady Eleanor Swift's amateur sleuthing skills are put to the test when a body is discovered at the...

Christmas, 1924, in the tiny Irish village of Derrydee. Lady Eleanor Swift has received an unexpected invitation to spend the festive season at her late uncle's estate, and she's thrilled to explore...

Eleanor Roosevelt was more than just the wife of a president - she was a dedicated advocate for human rights and social justice.Through her tireless work, she left a lasting impact on history, making...

Death Down the Aisle: A Totally Unputdownable 1920s Cozy Mystery by Verity Bright. The society wedding of the decade has turned into a scene of utter chaos. Lady Eleanor Swift's old friend, Constance...

Lady Eleanor Swift's summer in the south of France was supposed to be one of leisure and relaxation. Instead, she found herself embroiled in a murder mystery when her butler, Clifford, discovered a...

Gustave Flaubert's "Madame Bovary" is a seminal work of literary realism that explores the complexities of human desire and the monotony of everyday life. The novel tells the story of Emma Bovary, an...

A gripping and thought-provoking novel explores the moral complexities of sacrificing individuals for the greater good. Set against the backdrop of real events, "A Balance of Evil" delves into the...

Lady Eleanor Swift's hot air balloon ride over London takes an unexpected turn when she witnesses a murder from the sky. Back on the ground, she discovers a broken pearl necklace clasp, leading her...

Lady Eleanor Butler and Sarah Ponsonby, known as the Ladies of Llangollen, were two women from noble families who defied convention to form a deep and enduring friendship. In 1778, they left their...

The Forum and the Tower: How Scholars and Politicians Have Imagined the World from Plato to Eleanor Roosevelt Mary Ann Glendon explores the complex relationship between politics and academia, tracing...

Death on Deck: A Totally Gripping Historical Cozy Murder Mystery When Lady Swift boards her luxury cruise, she expects a life of indulgence and leisure. However, her plans are soon derailed by the...

The Grey Partridge: A Celebration of Living with GreysBy Tarquin Millington-Drake, published by Merlin Unwin Books in 2024. This hardback edition features 160 pages and is bound for long-lasting...

Ray Grey lives in a world of magic, where the Weatherlings wield incredible weather powers. But Ray is different - she has no magic of her own. That is, until a trip to Earth changes everything. She...

Rainbow Grey is the third book in a magical series from best-selling author and illustrator Laura Ellen Anderson. At just ten years old, Rainbow Grey is about to face her biggest challenge yet. The...

Midlife is a time of transformation, not a crisis. Eleanor Mills shares her own story of resilience and optimism, as well as those of women who have survived and thrived in midlife. With moving...

Grey is a beautifully crafted story about a child who feels like their colours have disappeared. Despite the bright surroundings, they still feel grey.A reassuring hand reaches out with words of...

Little Grey Rabbit's Christmas is a heartwarming story about the animals' preparations for a special Christmas. In this festive tale, Little Grey Rabbit goes to market to buy her friends a secret...

Eleanor Wood's memoir is a humorous and uplifting account of her journey to find herself and discover her family history. After a series of life-changing events, she embarks on a trip to India with...

The Montevideo Brief: A Thomas Grey Novel by J. H. Gelernter In the midst of Beethoven's Third Symphony debut in Vienna, 1804, a Spanish diplomat reveals a crucial secret to Captain Thomas Grey,...

C is for Consent by Eleanor Morrison is a board book that teaches young children about respecting body boundaries. It explains that it's okay for kids to say no to hugs and kisses, and that what...

The GreyWhen a plane crash leaves him stranded in the harsh Alaskan wilderness, John Ottway must confront the darkness within himself and the unforgiving nature that surrounds him. As he battles to...

Barbara Hepworth Art & Life by Eleanor Clayton is a comprehensive biography that sheds new light on the life and work of one of the most important artists of the twentieth century. Hepworth's organic...

African Grey Parrots are exceptional birds known for their intelligence, curiosity, and emotional nature. They form strong bonds with their owners and can learn to understand words and perform...

Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë explores the challenges faced by women in Victorian society through the story of a young woman forced to work as a governess after her father's financial ruin. This powerful...

The Grey Man by S. R. Crockett is an historical novel that explores the history of Scotland. First published in 1896 and reprinted from the popular edition of 1910, this novel has been a staple of...

Evelyn Underhill's The Grey World is a thought-provoking tale that explores the boundaries between life and death. Set in late 19th- and early 20th-century England, the story follows a boy's soul as...

Ray is now Rainbow Grey, with all the magical weather powers at her fingertips. However, she hasn't quite mastered them yet. When the cloud creatures start disappearing, including her beloved cloud...

A heartwarming and humorous tale about human kindness, Something to Live For tells the story of Andrew, who has forgotten how to live, and Peggy, who helps him remember the true meaning of life.When...

Fifty Shades of Grey by JAMES E L is a romantic and addictive novel that explores themes of desire, control, and self-discovery. When Anastasia Steele interviews successful entrepreneur Christian...

Agnes Grey, written by Anne Brontë, is a novel that explores the experiences of a young woman working as a governess in 19th century England. Based on the author's own life, the story follows Agnes...

The Art of Belonging by Eleanor Ray is a heartwarming novel about the complexities of family relationships and the power of forgiveness. When unexpected circumstances bring together Grace's estranged...

African Grey Parrots as Pets African Grey Parrot Facts & Information Including where to Buy, Health, Diet, Lifespan, Types, Breeding, Fun Facts and More! A Complete African Grey Guide is a...

Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of middle-class social behavior and the challenges faced by young governesses in Victorian England. Drawing on...

Elsa Gidlow's groundbreaking poetry collection, On a Grey Thread, is a powerful exploration of identity and desire. First published in 2021, this landmark work openly expresses lesbian desire,...

Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James is a captivating tale of desire and obsession.When Anastasia Steele interviews successful entrepreneur Christian Grey for her campus magazine, their meeting leaves...

A beautiful hardcover edition of Fifty Shades of Grey, featuring a foreword from the author. This special edition includes navy sprayed edges, navy matte cover with silver foil, silk ribbon bookmark,...

Christian Grey's world is one of control and discipline, but everything changes when Anastasia Steele walks into his office. This is his story, told in his own words, as he grapples with the emotions...

The House of Grey: A Dynasty of Power and Intrigue In medieval England, the Grey family played a significant role in shaping the country's history. From serving as sheriffs, barons, and military...

Scott Grey, a military nurse, and his fiancée Naomi Scarlet, a Combat Medical Technician, are both trying to put behind them the horrors they witnessed in Iraq. Their lives take a dramatic turn when...

Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë In 19th-century England, becoming a governess was a respectable career option for unmarried women. For Agnes Grey, it meant contributing to her family's income and asserting...

The Little Grey Men by B.B. is a story about three brothers who live in an old oak tree on the banks of a brook. They are gnomes, living in harmony with nature and hunting for food like the animals...

The Truth Is Always Grey: A History of Modernist Painting by Frances Guerin explores how grey became a key colour in modernist art. By examining an array of paintings from medieval to 20th-century...

The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey A Novel by Walter Mosley A poignant and profound novel about the complexities of age, memory, and family, The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey is a moving story about a man...

A rich and engaging history of food preservation and waste in Britain spans from the 16th-century kitchen to the present day. Eleanor Barnett explores the ingenious ways our ancestors extended food...

The grey squirrel has become an unwelcome presence in British woodlands. Its impact is undeniable, with estimated £10 million of damage to forestry and a significant contribution to the decline of...

Grey Owl: Three Complete WorksThis collection brings together three of Grey Owl's most famous and influential writings, showcasing his life as a naturalist, storyteller, and conservationist.From his...

The Grey Bastards by Jonathan French is a gritty adventure fantasy novel that brings a fresh voice to the genre. In a world where half-orcs are shunned by society, they eke out a hard life in the...

Scott Grey's life has been marked by loss and tragedy. Haunted by his past, he struggles to cope with the death of his fiancée. When he begins to experience strange visions, he discovers that he has...

Grey Bees is a novel by Andreĭ Kurkov, translated from the Russian by Boris Dralyuk. In the midst of war, a mild-mannered beekeeper must navigate the dangers of his country's conflict. With his bees...

The Grey Lady and the Strawberry Snatcher by Molly Bang is a wordless allegory that skillfully blends fantasy, suspense, and humor. A mysterious figure, known only as the Strawberry Snatcher, pursues...

Lady Jane Grey A Tudor Mystery by Eric Ives The Tudor dynasty was thrown into crisis in July 1553 following the death of childless Edward VI. In a shocking turn of events, his cousin Jane Grey was...

Fifty Shames of Earl Grey A Parody by Fanny Merkin is a provocative parody that challenges popular culture and explores the complexities of desire. In this humorous and thought-provoking work, the...

Sir Edward Grey's words, spoken from the Foreign Office window in August 1914, remain a poignant reminder of the end of an era. This biography, based on archival sources, offers a detailed account of...