ISBN: 9781473662490 - the devil's slave: from the author of sunday times bestseller the stolen crown (sept 2025) (the king's witch trilogy) (6 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. 'Borman's expertise as a historian of the period is much in evidence throughout a lively, entertaining novel' The Sunday Times'So vividly evoked that you are there' Alison Weir'Rich evocation of 17th-century life' The Times ***Frances Gorges has already survived the accusation of witchcraft.But if her torturers at the court of King James knew of her love for Tom Wintour, one of the executed members of the gunpowder plot, it would mean certain death.Pregnant with Tom's child, hiding under the reluctant protection of her spiteful and ambitious brother, Frances lives in fear - until she is offered the chance to make a respectable - if loveless - marriage and return to court.She will not be expected to sleep with her husband. The only price she must pay for safety is to give up the cause for which her lover died.But old loyalties are hard to deny, and soon Frances is drawn back into the snake-pit scheming of the factions trying to take the throne. Everywhere she turns, it seems that someone has the power to force her deeper into danger until, all too late, Frances hears the warnings of her own heart.Compelling, sensual, suspenseful, The Devil's Slave is a standalone sequel to The King's Witch and further evidence that one of our finest historians is also a brilliant novelist.***Praise for The King's Witch:'The adventures of her courageous heroine put flesh on the bones of a fascinating historical framework'Sunday Mirror'Tracy Borman's debut historical novel has it all: conspiracy, betrayal, dark intrigues, bloody deeds, a poignant love story - and the most famous plot in English history' Alison Weir, author of the Six Tudor Queens series'An accomplished novel with a vivid historical setting . . . the scenes in which Frances defends herself against accusations of witchcraft are particularly strong' The Times. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 'Borman's expertise as a historian of the period is much in evidence throughout a lively, entertaining novel' The Sunday Times'So vividly evoked that you are there' Alison Weir'Rich evocation of 17th-century life' The Times ***Frances Gorges has already survived the accusation of witchcraft.But if her torturers at the court of King James knew of her love for Tom Wintour, one of the executed members of the gunpowder plot, it would mean certain death.Pregnant with Tom's child, hiding under the reluctant protection of her spiteful and ambitious brother, Frances lives in fear - until she is offered the chance to make a respectable - if loveless - marriage and return to court.She will not be expected to sleep with her husband. The only price she must pay for safety is to give up the cause for which her lover died.But old loyalties are hard to deny, and soon Frances is drawn back into the snake-pit scheming of the factions trying to take the throne. Everywhere she turns, it seems that someone has the power to force her deeper into danger until, all too late, Frances hears the warnings of her own heart.Compelling, sensual, suspenseful, The Devil's Slave is a standalone sequel to The King's Witch and further evidence that one of our finest historians is also a brilliant novelist.***Praise for The King's Witch:'The adventures of her courageous heroine put flesh on the bones of a fascinating historical framework'Sunday Mirror'Tracy Borman's debut historical novel has it all: conspiracy, betrayal, dark intrigues, bloody deeds, a poignant love story - and the most famous plot in English history' Alison Weir, author of the Six Tudor Queens series'An accomplished novel with a vivid historical setting . . . the scenes in which Frances defends herself against accusations of witchcraft are particularly strong' The Times. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: 40339159. 1791725432. 10/11/2026 1:30:32 PM.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

hardcover. Zustand: Good. Ex-library book, usual marking. Clean copy in good condition. With Dust Cover. Quick dispatch from UK seller.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing UK hardback, 2019 Hodder & Stoughton. The book is in fine condition, the dustjacket is in fine condition. Not price clipped.