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Brenda Rickman Vantrease Books

    Brenda Rickman Vantrease is a gifted storyteller whose prose transports readers through rich historical landscapes. Her writing is characterized by meticulous research and a deep understanding of the human condition, exploring themes of identity, resilience, and the enduring power of community. Vantrease crafts narratives that are both sweeping in scope and intimate in their emotional resonance, inviting readers to connect with characters across time.

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    The Queen's Promise
    The Illuminator
    The Mercy Seller
    A Far
    The Heretic's Wife

    • The Heretic's Wife

      • 416 pages
      • 15 hours of reading
      3.8(25)Add rating

      Exploring the intricate interplay between love and faith, this novel weaves a compelling narrative that delves into the challenges and triumphs of its characters. Set against a rich backdrop, the story highlights the transformative power of love while navigating the complexities and dangers that faith can bring. Through vivid storytelling, the author captures the emotional depth and moral dilemmas faced by the characters, making for a profound and engaging read.

      The Heretic's Wife

    • A Far

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.7(11)Add rating

      Summer, 1643. King Charles I and Parliament continue to wage a gory war where no one is safe. Caroline Pendleton, a young widow, must fend for herself in London, while Lucy Hay, the beautiful Countess of Carlisle, juggles her conflicting allegiances, and Queen Henrietta faces exile to France again . . . but will her pregnancy scupper her escape?

      A Far

    • The Mercy Seller

      • 446 pages
      • 16 hours of reading
      3.9(64)Add rating

      Set against the backdrop of 15th-century Europe, the story follows Englishwoman Anna Bookman and her grandfather, Finn, who illuminate precious books, including forbidden Bible translations, in Prague. As religious intolerance escalates, their secretive work becomes increasingly perilous. Finn encourages Anna to escape to England for safety, but her journey promises to be fraught with challenges.

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    • The Illuminator

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      A richly detailed, irresistibly compelling, glorious story of love, art, religion, and treachery at an extraordinary turning point in history

      The Illuminator

    • The Queen's Promise

      • 230 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.1(37)Add rating

      1642. England rushes towards a war between the King and Parliament. Two women face difficulties ahead. The unpopular Queen Henrietta can no longer rely on those in the royal courts of Europe. And the Countess of Carlisle must remain loyal to the King, despite his betrayal of her lover. Both try to survive in a world where no one can be trusted.

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      Napínavý román o lásce mezi kacířskými procesy středověké Prahy a Londýna... ... Poznala zabarvení toho hlasu! Srdce se jí rozbušilo. "Ne! Nenechávejte ho tady se mnou. Řekla jsem Vám, že nepotřebuji kněze!." "Budu na konci chodby, Otče. Jen zavolejte, až budete chtít odejít." Stařena za sebou zavřela dveře. Pokročil kupředu a stáhnul si kápi. "Anno, prosím tě. Neměj strach," prosil. "Přišel jsem ti pomoct!" Vstoupil do kroužku světla svíčky a natáhnul se, aby ji vzal za ruku. Upustila plátno na zem a uhnula před ním. "Nedotýkej se mě! Už jsi mi pomohl dost!" ...

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