Margaret George Orden de los libros

Nero’s ascent to the throne was only the beginning....Now Margaret George, the author of The Confessions of Young Nero, weaves a web of politics and passion, as ancient Rome’s most infamous emperor cements his place in history. With the beautiful and cunning Poppaea at his side, Nero commands the Roman empire, ushering in an unprecedented era of artistic and cultural splendor. Although he has yet to produce an heir, his power is unquestioned. But in the tenth year of his reign, a terrifying prophecy comes to pass and a fire engulfs Rome, reducing entire swaths of the city to rubble. Rumors of Nero’s complicity in the blaze start to sow unrest among the populace—and the politicians.... For better or worse, Nero knows that his fate is now tied to Rome’s—and he vows to rebuild it as a city that will stun the world. But there are those who find his rampant quest for glory dangerous. Throughout the empire, false friends and spies conspire against him, not understanding what drives him to undertake the impossible. Nero will either survive and be the first in his family to escape the web of betrayals that is the Roman court, or be ensnared and remembered as the last radiance of the greatest dynasty the world has ever known. “A resplendent novel filled with the gilt and marble of the ancient world.”—C. W. Gortner, author of The Romanov Empress

A stunning historical fiction novel about the young Emperor Nero and his infamous rise to power

One of today's premier historical novelists, "New York Times" bestseller George dazzles here as she tackles her most difficult subject yet: the legendary Elizabeth Tudor, queen of enigma. But what was she really like? In this novel, her flame-haired, look-alike cousin, Lettice Knollys, thinks she knows all too well.

The narrative explores the life of a legendary Greek woman whose beauty is said to have sparked a massive war. Through rich storytelling, the author delves into her experiences, relationships, and the historical context surrounding her, providing a captivating portrayal of her impact on Greek mythology and history. This bestseller offers a blend of drama and insight into a figure whose legacy continues to resonate through time.

Ich schaute im Dunkeln zum Zeltdach hinauf. Das also war es, wovon die Leute sprachen. Oh, meinen innigsten Dank, Aphrodite, für dieses Geschenk! Wer davon nie gekostet hat, hat wahrlich nicht gelebt, das wusste ich jetzt. So - und nur so - haben wir wirklich gelebt: indem wir alles gefühlt, alles gewagt, alles versucht haben. Doch mit dem Wagnis von Helena und Paris erfüllt sich eine unheilvolle Prophezeiung, die vielen Menschen den Tod bringen wird.

A través de la historia de María Magdalena, Margaret George narra un período clave de la Historia: el nacimiento del cristianismo. María Magdalena se caracterizó desde sus primeros años por su deseo de conocimiento, así como por sus visiones. Su encuentro con un joven profeta, Jesús, la ayudó a encontrar un sentido a su propia vida. María pasó a formar parte del círculo más cercano de Jesús, contribuyendo activamente a la forja de una nueva fe, no sin grandes sacrificios personales. Su elección, sin embargo, le obligó a renunciar a su marido y a su hija, un sacrificio que despertó toda clase de rumores que han llegado hasta nuestros días

Margaret George schildert in ihrem Monumentalwerk das Leben von Kleopatra VII., der letzten Pharaonin Ägyptens. Sie war eine kluge und mächtige Herrscherin, die mit List regierte, um ihr Volk vor der römischen Herrschaft zu bewahren. Gleichzeitig zeigt das Buch ihre sinnliche Seite und ihren Kampf um das Wohl ihrer Kinder und ihres Landes.