Discover book depositorys huge selection of jane stevenson books online. This is the final part of jane stevensons novel trilogy, a magical trail which started with the secret marriage between. From 2007 to 2017, she was regius professor of humanity at the university of aberdeen she was born in london and brought up in london, beijing and bonn. King of shadows by amelia wilde nook book ebook barnes. And i see him jump before me, when i jump into my bed. Her books include the novella collection several deceptions and the novels london bridges, the winter queen, and the shadow king. Jane stevenson balthasar stuart, illegitimate son of elizabeth of bohemia and her african prince lover, finds that as he grows older he is not really accepted anywhere, due to his mixed race heritage. The book examines the themes and conventions of the thriller in the london of 2000.
With each new book, jane stevensons remarkable fiction gains new recognition. Based on substantial historical research, author jane stevensons scholarship is immediately evident in the winter queen, an exotic romance set in 17thcentury holland. The winter queen the shadow king two original novels sold together. The second installment of a trilogy, begun with the winter queen 2002, follows the fortunes of the son of a bohemian queen and an african king balthasar stuart was the only son queen elizabeth of bohemia a protestant who was forced to relinquish her throne in the face of a catholic coup detat, and pelagius van overmeer an african king of the yoruba tribe who. Brainy british writers frighteningly erudite, alarmingly articulate are almost a commonplace on the. Nov 23, 2004 in the shadow king, jane stevenson illuminates the world of the intriguing balthasar stuart, the secret biracial child born of the illicit love between a queen of bohemia and an exiled african prince. In the shadow king, jane stevenson illuminates the world. She is the author of several deceptions, a collection of four novellas. Jane stevenson teaches history at the university of aberdeen. The shadow king by jane stevenson about the book praise for jane stevenson in depicting balthasars anomalous position as a black man in a white society, and a descendent of royal blood who lives as a commoner, stevenson engagingly illuminates a pivotal era of history. Buy the shadow king by jane stevenson from amazons fiction books store. The revenge of the shadow king is the first volume of three books in the grey griffins series written in collaborative writing by american authors derek benz and j. Jane barbara stevenson born 12 february 1959 is a british historian, literary scholar, and author.
Though it is a playful book, it has a small point to make, that the thriller depends on a degree of cultural consensus which doesnt exist any more. A gifted young doctor in the late seventeenth century, balthasar struggles with very contemporary issues of identity, brought into play by his difficult heritage. Explore books by jane stevenson with our selection at. Jane stevensons most popular book is old mortality. Since 2017, she is senior research fellow at campion hall, oxford. The second installment of a trilogy, begun with the winter queen 2002, follows the fortunes of the son of a bohemian queen and an african king balthasar stuart was the only son queen elizabeth of bohemia a protestant who was forced to relinquish her throne in the face of a catholic coup detat, and pelagius van overmeer an african king of the yoruba tribe who came to europe as a slave. Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. Jane stevenson has 32 books on goodreads with 16 ratings.
In the shadow king, jane stevenson illuminates the world of the intriguing balthasar stuart, the secret biracial child born of the illicit love between a queen of bohemia and an exiled african. The winter queen by reader in english jane stevenson, 9781587246081, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The shadow king is rich in bright perception and clear explanation. This superb novel, set in seventeenthcentury holland, restoration london, and barbados, is the second volume of jane stevensons masterly historical trilogy. It is headlong too, with a narrative that evokes a cavalcade of grave. The bizarre afterlife of king tuts mummy published in june 20 awardwinning science writer jo marchant traces the story of king tutankhamuns mummy from its first brutal autopsy in 1925 to the most recent arguments over its dna. Balthasar stuart is the son of the secret marriage of his father, pelagius, an educated black man, and queen elizabeth of. Historical novels the winter queen by jane stevenson. The book follows the story of four friends who form the order of the grey griffin.
An exquisite sketch of political intrigues in europe. Holland in the 17th century is one of the busiest hives in europe, attracting merchants, scholars, adventurers, and artists from europe and beyond. His lm is an historical exegesis of the life of christ. The second installment of a trilogy, begun with the winter queen 2002, follows the fortunes of the son of a bohemian queen and an african king. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The meticulous research is evident on each page as stevenson surrounds her characters with authenticity. Her new book of novellas, good women, will be published in 2005. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. In the shadow king, jane stevenson illuminates the world of the intriguing balthasar stuart, the secret biracial child born of the illicit love between a queen of bohemia and an exiled african prince. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u.
This novel, set in seventeenthcentury holland, restoration london, and barbados, is the second volume of jane stevensons historical trilogy. He is very, very like me from the heels up to the head. The second book in the astraea series a novel by jane stevenson balthasar stuart, the son of elizabeth of bohemia and an african prince, works as a doctor in late seventeenthcentury holland, until he is driven out by the plague to build a new. The winter queen, the shadow king and the empress of last days. The shadow king by jane stevenson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of waterstones special offers. Jane stevenson balthasar stuart, the son of elizabeth of bohemia and an african prince, works as a doctor in late seventeenthcentury holland, until he is driven out by the plague to build a new life in restoration. The shadow king book daniel boone regional library. Jane stevenson books list of books by author jane stevenson. My second book, london bridges, is a homage to the prewar detective story, particularly those of margery allingham.
Widowed elizabeth stuart, queen of bohemia, meets and falls in love with the erudite theologian pelagius van overmeer, an african prince by birth who was brought to european soil as a slave. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. In the shadow king, jane stevenson illuminates the world of the intriguing balthasar stuart, the secret biracial child born of the illicit love between a queen of. Amid the dark ambiance of the time, the exiled queen elizabeth of bohemia and pelagius, a west african prince and former slave, fall in love and secretly marry. After ithe winter queeni this middle volume of a trilogy, set in 17th century holland, london and barbados, follows the life of earnest, principled balthasar, son of pelagius, an african king sold into slavery, and the exiled queen of bohemia, who were secretly married in the first book. An immensely moving account of a strange and magical interracial love affair, the winter queen illuminates the netherlands of the seventeenth century. Finely nuanced historical, the first in a trilogy, from britisher stevenson london bridges, 2001, etc. Set in seventeenth century holland, the winter queen is a novel based on the secret love affair between elizabeth, queen of bohemia and pelagius van. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. From 2007 to 2017, she was regius professor of humanity at the university of aberdeen.
Used items may not include supplementary materials such as cds or access codes. The shadow king by stevenson, jane, 1959publication date 2003. Balthasar stuart was the only son queen elizabeth of bohemia a protestant who was forced to relinquish her throne in the face of a catholic coup detat, and pelagius van overmeer an african king of the yoruba tribe who came to europe as a slave. A calvinist stronghold struggling for independence from catholic spain, it attracts a goodly number of protestant refugees during the thirty years war 161848. The funniest thing about him is the way he likes to grow not at all like proper children, which. Press release for the empress of the last days by jane.
Set in seventeenth century holland, the winter queen is a novel based on the secret love affair between elizabeth, queen of bohemia and pelagius van overmeer. From the glamorous treasure hunts of the 1920s to todays hightech scans in volatile. The idea of goodness runs throughout jane stevensons new collection. A gifted young doctor in the late seventeenth century, balthasar struggles with very contemporary issues of identity, brought into play by his.
Jane stevenson was born in london and brought up in london, beijing, and bonn. The winter queen, the acclaimed first volume, told of the mature passion of elizabeth of bohemia and her clandestine lover, an african prince and former slave. With great erudition and compassion, jane stevenson vividly renders. The shadow king focuses on balthasar, who has completed his medical studies and becomes involved with aphra behn, who is considered to be the first feminist writer.
The empress of the last days, both companion works to the shadow king. Jane stevenson has 32 books on goodreads with 1622 ratings. I have a little shadow that goes in and out with me, and what can be the use of him is more than i can see. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Books by jane stevenson author of the winter queen goodreads. Behn is also a spy for england, however, and steals balthasars documentation proving his royal birth. Based on substantial historical research, author jane stevenson s scholarship is immediately evident in the winter queen, an exotic romance set in 17thcentury holland widowed elizabeth stuart, queen of bohemia, meets and falls in love with the erudite theologian pelagius van overmeer, an african prince by birth who was brought to european soil as a sl. She teaches literature and history at the university of aberdeen. Lewis, and published by orchard books, an imprint of scholastic inc. The second book in the astraea series a novel by jane stevenson balthasar stuart, the son of elizabeth of bohemia and an african prince, works as a doctor in late seventeenthcentury holland, until he is driven out by the plague to build a new life in restoration london and barbados. A gifted young doctor in the late seventeenth century, balthasar struggles with very. Stevensons pacing can be slow and uneven, but the cool glow the story shedslike. Now, while awaiting the stunning modern conclusion of her trilogy, readers can once again rejoice in the powerful imagination, formidable intellect, and radiant language of a writer often compared to penelope fitizgerald and a. After the winter queen this middle volume of a trilogy, set in 17th century holland, london and barbados, follows the life of earnest, principled balthasar, son of pelagius, an african king sold into slavery, and the exiled queen of bohemia, who were secretly married in the first book.
My shadow by robert louis stevenson poetry foundation. The shadow king, jane stevensons second effort in this historical trilogy, is as historically flawless and impressive as the first the winter queen. Intently contemporary, this new book opens with light my fire, an. The winter queen by stevenson, jane, 1959publication date 2002 topics elizabeth, queen, consort of frederick i, king of bohemia, 1596. In the shadow king, jane stevenson illuminates the world of the intr. She has lectured in history at sheffield university, and literature.
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