George Payne Rainsford James (1799 – 1860), was an English novelist and historical writer, the son of a physician in London. He held the honorary office of British Historiographer Royal during the last years of William IV“s reign.
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G. P. R. James: Gipsy
In the early 1700s, the cultural group now known as Romani had made inroads into much of Europe. In some areas, they were granted special privileges and dispensations; in others, they were …
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G. P. R. James: Gipsy
In the early 1700s, the cultural group now known as Romani had made inroads into much of Europe. In some areas, they were granted special privileges and dispensations; in others, they were …
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G. P. R. James: Henry of Guise
In the late sixteenth century, France was rent asunder by sectarian squabbles as the Catholic establishment fought desperately to retain control and forestall the encroaching influence of Protestant …
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G. P. R. James: Henry of Guise
In the late sixteenth century, France was rent asunder by sectarian squabbles as the Catholic establishment fought desperately to retain control and forestall the encroaching influence of Protestant …
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G. P. R. James: Agincourt
In the long slog of the Hundred Years‘ War, the English forces‘ decisive victory in the Battle of Agincourt proved to be a key turning point. In this gripping historical novel from G. P. R. James, a …
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G. P. R. James: Agincourt
In the long slog of the Hundred Years‘ War, the English forces‘ decisive victory in the Battle of Agincourt proved to be a key turning point. In this gripping historical novel from G. P. R. James, a …
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G. P. R. James: Huguenot
British novelist G. P. R. James gained acclaim on the strength of his sprawling historical epics that present a detailed account of what it was like to live during various tumultuous eras beset by …
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G. P. R. James: Huguenot
British novelist G. P. R. James gained acclaim on the strength of his sprawling historical epics that present a detailed account of what it was like to live during various tumultuous eras beset by …
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G. P. R. James: Smuggler
Renowned historical novelist G. P. R. James usually set his stories in distant lands and times far past. He deviates from this formula somewhat in the action-adventure tale The Smuggler, which …
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G. P. R. James: Smuggler
Renowned historical novelist G. P. R. James usually set his stories in distant lands and times far past. He deviates from this formula somewhat in the action-adventure tale The Smuggler, which …
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G. P. R. James: History of Chivalry
Today, the term "chivalry" has come to refer to small acts of kindness typically performed by a man toward a woman, such as opening a car door or offering up one’s coat on a chilly evening. …
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G. P. R. James: History of Chivalry
Today, the term "chivalry" has come to refer to small acts of kindness typically performed by a man toward a woman, such as opening a car door or offering up one’s coat on a chilly evening. …
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G. P. R. James: Richelieu
George Payne Rainsford James was a British writer who produced a remarkable number of historical novels and romances over the course of his thirty-year career. The sweeping epic Richelieu unfolds …
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G. P. R. James: Richelieu
George Payne Rainsford James was a British writer who produced a remarkable number of historical novels and romances over the course of his thirty-year career. The sweeping epic Richelieu unfolds …
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G. P. R. James: King’s Highway
Diplomat and author George Payne Rainsford James was well versed in historical research methods, even serving for a time as Britain’s Historiographer Royal. In the sweeping epic The King’s Highway, …
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G. P. R. James: King’s Highway
Diplomat and author George Payne Rainsford James was well versed in historical research methods, even serving for a time as Britain’s Historiographer Royal. In the sweeping epic The King’s Highway, …
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G. P. R. James: Lord Montagu’s Page
Author George Payne Rainsford James was renowned for his ability to weave carefully researched historical facts into compelling narrative formats. James even served as the official British …
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G. P. R. James: Lord Montagu’s Page
Author George Payne Rainsford James was renowned for his ability to weave carefully researched historical facts into compelling narrative formats. James even served as the official British …
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G. P. R. James: King’s Highway
A fantastic historical novel about the adventures of a …
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G.P.R. James: The Old Dominion
This is a romantic fiction written by 19th century writer G.P.R. James, a well-known British writer during the Victorian Era. This is one of his most famous works, and here is an excerpt from the i …
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G.P.R. James: The Little Ball O‘ Fire or the Life and Adventures of John Marston Hall
This is a romantic fiction written by 19th century writer G.P.R. James, a well-known British writer during the Victorian Era. This is one of his most famous works, and a table of contents is includ …
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G.P.R. James: Arabella Stuart: A Romance from English History
This is a romantic fiction that purports to be a biography of Arabella Stuart of the Stuart royal line that ruled Great Britain. From the foreword:
“In depicting the characters of the vario …
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G.P.R. James: Smuggler: A Tale. Volumes I-III
This book was written over a century ago. The descriptions of the shoreline of Kent all in non-sophisticated but very distinctive English are music to ears and imagination. To this add a great …
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G.P.R. James: Ticonderoga: A Story of Early Frontier Life in the Mohawk Valley
Excerpt: "The house was a neat, though a lowly one. It bore traces of newness, for the bark on the trunks which supported the little veranda had not yet mouldered away. Nevertheless, it was not …
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G.P.R. James: Darnley
A stranger rides across the Kentish countryside when his attention is called to a cottage where violence is being done to an elderly couple. The knight, for such he appears to be, rushes to their …
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G.P.R. James: Castle of Ehrenstein
Excerpt: "It was an awfully dark and tempestuous night; the wind howled in fury through the trees, and round the towers; the large drops of rain dashed against the casements, the small lozenges …
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G.P.R. James: Forest Days: A Romance of Old Times
Excerpt: "It was an hour past midnight – the sentries had just been relieved upon the castle wall – and Hugh de Monthermer sat by the window, looking out into the depth of night, and gazing at …
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G.P.R. James: Agnes Sorel: A Novel
The story is really about one Jean Charost, who enters into the service of the Duke of Orleans in the early 1400’s, and proves himself worthy. It has lots of sword fights and sieges and dungeons and …
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G.P.R. James: Agincourt: A Romance
Excerpt: "The night was as black as ink; not a solitary twinkling star looked out through that wide expanse of shadow, which our great Poet has called the "blanket of the dark;" clouds …
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G.P.R. James: Lord Montagu’s Page: An Historical Romance
Excerpt: "It was a dark and stormy night, -a very dark night indeed. No dog’s mouth, whether terrier, mastiff, or Newfoundland, was ever so dark as that night. The hatches had been battened …
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G.P.R. James: Black Eagle; Ticonderoga
Excerpt: "Among the minor trials of faith, few, perhaps, are more difficult to contend against than that growing conviction, which, commencing very soon after the holiday happiness of youth has …
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G.P.R. James: Attila: A Romance. Vol.1-2
Excerpt: "In giving this book to the public I have but little to explain. The reader who takes it up may expect to find something respecting the Princess Honoria. He will, however, find nothing. …
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G.P.R. James: Man in Black: An Historical Novel of the Days of Queen Anne
Excerpt: "Let me take you into an old-fashioned country house, built by architects of the early reign of James the First. It had all the peculiarities–I might almost say the oddities–of that …
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G.P.R. James: Convict: A Tale
Excerpt: "In a small high room of the oldest part of St. John’s College, Cambridge, in a warm and glowing day of the early spring, and at about seven o’clock in the morning, there sat a young …
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G.P.R. James: Delaware; or, The Ruined Family. Vol.1, 2 And 3
Excerpt: "Not many years ago, as the writer of this work was returning on horseback to Castellamare, from a visit to the Lactarian Hills, he overtook, just under the chestnut trees on the slope, …
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G.P.R. James: Woodman: A Romance of the Times of Richard III
Excerpt: "Of all the hard-working people on the earth, there are none so serviceable to her neighbours as the moon. She lights lovers and thieves. She keeps watch-dogs waking. She is a constant …
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G.P.R. James: Gipsy: A Tale (Vol. I – II)
Excerpt: "At that time in the world’s history when watches, in their decline from the fat comeliness of the turnip to the scanty meagreness of the half-crown, had arrived at the intermediate …
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G.P.R. James: King’s Highway
Excerpt: ""Names, indeed, are nothing, " said the other with a smile. "What I have got to say, sir, is this, that I have undoubted reason to know that the life of the High …
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G.P.R. James: Old Dominion
Excerpt: "I wrote to you, my dear sister, from the pretty little town of Baltimore; and I hope you have received my letter. Although this so speedily follows it, my only motives for writing are, …
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G.P.R. James: Whim, and Its Consequences
Excerpt: "A solitary room at midnight: a single wax candle lighted on the table: the stiff dull crimson silken curtains of the bed close drawn: half a dozen phials and two or three glasses. Is …
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G. P. R. James: Agincourt
All was bustle and activity throughout Flanders and Burgundy after the return of John the Bold from Paris. Night and day messengers were crossing the country from one town to another, and every …
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G. P. R. James: Agnes Sorel
In G. P. R. James‘ novel ‚Agnes Sorel, ‚ the reader is transported to the courts of 15th century France, where political intrigue and romance intertwine. James skillfully weaves historical events …
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G. P. R. James: The History of Chivalry
In G. P. R. James‘ ‚The History of Chivalry‘, readers are transported back in time to explore the romanticized and idealized world of chivalry. Written in the 19th century, this book beautifully …
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G. P. R. James: Forest Days
In ‚Forest Days‘ by G. P. R. James, readers are transported to the lush and enchanting forests of England in the midst of the Napoleonic Wars. James‘ intricate prose and vivid descriptions bring the …
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G. P. R. James: Henry Smeaton
In ‚Henry Smeaton‘ by G. P. R. James, readers are taken on a captivating journey through the Napoleonic era, exploring themes of romance, adventure, and historical intrigue. The novel is known for …
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G. P. R. James: Mary of Burgundy; or, The Revolt of Ghent
G. P. R. James‘ novel ‚Mary of Burgundy; or, The Revolt of Ghent‘ is a historical romance set in the 15th century during a tumultuous time in European history. The book intricately weaves together …
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G. P. R. James: The Smuggler: A Tale. Volumes I-III
G. P. R. James’s ‚The Smuggler: A Tale. Volumes I-III‘ is a riveting novel that dives deep into the world of smuggling in 19th century England. Set against the backdrop of the English countryside, …
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G. P. R. James: Gowrie; or, the King’s Plot
In G. P. R. James‘ novel ‚Gowrie; or, the King’s Plot‘, the reader is transported to the Jacobean era filled with political intrigue and royal conspiracies. The book is a gripping historical fiction …
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G. P. R. James: The Woodman
In ‚The Woodman‘ by G. P. R. James, readers are transported to the fertile soil of rural England in the early 19th century. The novel revolves around themes of power dynamics, social class, and the …
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G. P. R. James: Arabella Stuart
Arabella Stuart, written by G. P. R. James, is a historical novel that delves into the intrigue and politics of 16th-century England. Set during the Elizabethan era, the book masterfully combines …
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G. P. R. James: The Convict: A Tale
G. P. R. James‘ novel, The Convict: A Tale, delves into the criminal justice system of 19th-century England, exploring themes of societal injustice and moral redemption. Written in a captivating …
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G. P. R. James: The Castle of Ehrenstein
In G. P. R. James‘ ‚The Castle of Ehrenstein‘, readers are swept into a gripping tale of romance, betrayal, and medieval intrigue. Written in the style of a Gothic novel, this work explores the dark …
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G. P. R. James: The Forgery; or, Best Intentions
In G. P. R. James‘ ‚The Forgery; or, Best Intentions‘, the reader is immersed in a tale that explores themes of deception, morality, and the consequences of one’s actions. Set in the backdrop of 19th …
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G. P. R. James: Leonora D’Orco
G. P. R. James’s ‚Leonora D’Orco‘ is a gripping historical novel set in Renaissance Italy. The book delves into the complex political intrigues of the time, showcasing James’s meticulous attention to …
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G. P. R. James: The Man-at-Arms; or, Henry De Cerons. Volumes I and II
G. P. R. James‘ novel, ‚The Man-at-Arms; or, Henry De Cerons. Volumes I and II‘, is a captivating historical fiction set in medieval France. The book intricately weaves together elements of romance, …
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G. P. R. James: One in a Thousand; or, The Days of Henri Quatre
G. P. R. James’s ‚One in a Thousand; or, The Days of Henri Quatre‘ is a historical novel set during the reign of Henry IV of France. The book intertwines fictional characters with real historical …
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G. P. R. James: Lord Montagu’s Page
In G. P. R. James‘ novel, ‚Lord Montagu’s Page‘, readers are transported back to the highly romanticized historical setting of medieval England. Written in James‘ signature detailed and immersive …
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G. P. R. James: Rose D’Albret; or, Troublous Times
In ‚Rose D’Albret; or, Troublous Times‘ by G. P. R. James, readers are transported to the turbulent setting of 16th century France. The novel follows the protagonist, Rose D’Albret, as she navigates …
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G. P. R. James: Arrah Neil; or, Times of Old
In ‚Arrah Neil; or, Times of Old‘ by G. P. R. James, readers are transported to the historical setting of early 17th century Ireland, complete with its political unrest and cultural clashes. The …
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G. P. R. James: The Man in Black
G. P. R. James‘ ‚The Man in Black‘ is a riveting tale set in 17th century England that combines elements of mystery, romance, and political intrigue. The book’s engaging plot follows the mysterious …
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G. P. R. James: Charles Tyrrell; or, The Bitter Blood. Volumes I and II
In G. P. R. James‘ novel ‚Charles Tyrrell; or, The Bitter Blood. Volumes I and II, ‚ readers are taken on a gripping journey through the English legal system, which serves as the backdrop for a tale …
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G. P. R. James: Darnley; or, The Field of the Cloth of Gold
G. P. R. James‘ ‚Darnley; or, The Field of the Cloth of Gold‘ is a historical novel that takes place during the reign of Henry VIII. The book intricately weaves together historical events with …
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G. P. R. James: A Whim, and Its Consequences
In G. P. R. James‘ novel ‚A Whim, and Its Consequences, ‚ readers are taken on a journey through the complexities of human emotion and the repercussions of impulsive decisions. Written in the early …
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G. P. R. James: The Black Eagle; or, Ticonderoga
In ‚The Black Eagle; or, Ticonderoga‘ by G. P. R. James, the reader is transported to the historical setting of Fort Ticonderoga during the French and Indian War. Through a thrilling tale of …
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G. P. R. James: The Robber, A Tale
In ‚The Robber‘, G. P. R. James explores themes of crime, morality, and redemption through the tale of a notorious highwayman. The novel is a classic example of historical fiction, set against the …
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G. P. R. James: Beauchamp; or, The Error
In G. P. R. James‘ novel ‚Beauchamp; or, The Error, ‚ readers are transported to the Regency era of British literature, where romance and intrigue collide. The novel follows the life of the titular …
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G. P. R. James: The Gipsy: A Tale (Vols I & II)
G. P. R. James‘ novel, ‚The Gipsy: A Tale‘, spans two volumes and captures the essence of the early 19th-century romantic literary movement. The storyline follows the mysterious and captivating …
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G. P. R. James: Henry of Guise: The States of Blois
This historical novel features the turbulent final days and the death of Henry I, Duke of Guise (1550-1588), who was a key figure in the French Wars of Religion between Catholics and Huguenots. In …
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G. P. R. James: Agincourt (Historical Novel)
All was bustle and activity throughout Flanders and Burgundy after the return of John the Bold from Paris. Night and day messengers were crossing the country from one town to another, and every …
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G. P. R. James: Henry of Guise (Historical Novel)
This historical novel features the turbulent final days and the death of Henry I, Duke of Guise (1550-1588), who was a key figure in the French Wars of Religion between Catholics and Huguenots. In …
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G P. R. James: History of Chivalry
Today, the term "chivalry" has come to refer to small acts of kindness typically performed by a man toward a woman. But in the medieval period, chivalry was a complex code of behavior that …
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G. P. R. James: Mary of Burgundy; or, The Revolt of Ghent
In ‚Mary of Burgundy; or, The Revolt of Ghent‘ by G. P. R. James, the reader is taken on a captivating journey through the historic city of Ghent during a tumultuous time of rebellion. The novel is …
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G. P. R. James: Henry Smeaton
In the novel ‚Henry Smeaton‘ by G. P. R. James, readers are taken on a journey through 16th century England filled with political intrigue, romance, and betrayal. Written in a captivating and …
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G. P. R. James: Forest Days
In ‚Forest Days‘ by G. P. R. James, the reader is transported to the depths of the forest, where the protagonists confront nature’s challenges and experience personal growth. Written in a vivid and …
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G. P. R. James: The History of Chivalry
In G. P. R. James‘ classic work, ‚The History of Chivalry, ‚ readers are taken on a comprehensive journey through the development and evolution of the concept of chivalry in medieval Europe. Through …
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G. P. R. James: Arrah Neil; or, Times of Old
G. P. R. James’s novel ‚Arrah Neil; or, Times of Old‘ is a historical romance set in Ireland during a period of political unrest and rebellion. The book delves into the lives of the characters …
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G. P. R. James: Agnes Sorel
G.P.R. James‘ ‚Agnes Sorel‘ is a captivating historical novel set in 15th-century France. The book intricately weaves together elements of romance, intrigue, and political drama, offering readers a …
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G. P. R. James: Rose D’Albret; or, Troublous Times
In ‚Rose D’Albret; or, Troublous Times‘ by G. P. R. James, the reader is taken on a captivating journey through the tumultuous periods of history surrounding the reign of Henry III of France. The …
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G. P. R. James: Agincourt
In the long slog of the Hundred Years’ War, the English forces’ decisive victory in the Battle of Agincourt proved to be a key turning point. In this gripping historical novel from G. P. …
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G. P. R. James: The Gypsy
In the early 1700s, the cultural group now known as Romani had made inroads into much of Europe. In some areas, they were granted special privileges and dispensations; in others, they were …
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G. P. R. James: The Huguenot
There is a small town in one of the remote provinces of France, about ten miles from the seashore, and two or three hundred from the capital, on the appearance of which it may be as well to dwell for …
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G. P. R. James: The Little Ball O’ Fire
“My father was a gentleman of small estate in Lincolnshire, whose family possessions, under a race of generous ancestors, had dwindled from splendid lordships to bare competence. His blood, which was …
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G. P. R. James: Arabella Stuart
In ‚Arabella Stuart‘ by G. P. R. James, readers are transported back to the Tudor period as they follow the life of Lady Arabella Stuart, a descendant of Mary, Queen of Scots. The novel is a …
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G. P. R. James: Mary of Burgundy; or, The Revolt of Ghent
Mary of Burgundy: Or, The Revolt of Ghent is a biography by George Payne Rainsford James. Mary of Burgundy reigned over the Burgundian State during the 15th century and was a pivotal political figure …
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G. P. R James: Forest Days A Romance of Old Times
"Forest Days: A Romance of Old Times" by G. P. R. James is a captivating historical romance set amidst the intrigue and chivalry of medieval times. The novel follows the adventures of …
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