Christopher W. Gortner Book order (chronological)

Ikone ihrer Zeit, Rebellin, Weltstar Paris, 1859: Als die fünfzehnjährige Sarah Bernhardt von der Klosterschule nach Paris zurückkehrt, stellt ihre Mutter sie vor die Wahl: Entweder Sahra wird eine Kurtisane wie sie, oder sie heiratet einen Kaufmann aus Lyon. Beides ist für das rebellische Mädchen keine Option – sie will zum Theater. Doch Sarah eckt an, und ihre Bühnenkarriere an der Comédie-Française ist nur von kurzer Dauer. Aber auch wenn sie sich nun dem Willen ihrer Mutter beugen muss, gibt Sarah ihren Traum nicht auf, eines Tages die ganze Welt mit ihrem Schauspiel zu begeistern. »Ein intimes und fesselndes Porträt von Sarah Bernhardts atemberaubender Karriere und turbulentem Leben.« Allison Pataki

"From her beginnings as the daughter of a courtesan to her extraordinary transformation into the most celebrated actress of her era, Sarah Bernhardt is brought to life by an internationally bestselling author praised for his historical novels featuring famous women. Told in her own voice, this is Sarah Bernhardt's incandescent story--a fascinating, intimate account of a woman whose unrivaled talent and indomitable spirit has enshrined her in history as the Divine Sarah."--Publisher description

Based on the life of legendary film star Marlene Dietrich, MARLENE imagines her rise from the gender-bending cabarets of Weimar Berlin to the film studios of Hollywood, where would become one of the worlds most iconic actresses. An enthralling and insightful account of an extraordinary life!

Kopenhagen 1863: Minnie wächst behütet im Kreise ihrer liebevollen Familie auf. Als ihr Vater den dänischen Thron besteigt, verändert sich das Leben der jungen Prinzessin aber schlagartig. Nun von dynastischer Bedeutung soll Minnie den Romanow Zarewitsch, Thronfolger des fernen und gewaltigen Russischen Kaiserreiches ehelichen. Was als politische Bindung beginnt, entwickelt sich bald zu einer großen Liebe. Die neue Zarin wird vom Volk verehrt, doch die schillernden Romanows sind dem Untergang geweiht. Mit dem zerstörerischen Weltkrieg zieht ein Sturm herauf, der alles zu vernichten droht, was Minnie liebt ...

"With the ascension of the Spaniard Rodrigo Borgia as Pope Alexander VI, a new era has dawned in Rome. Benefitting from their father's elevation are the new pope's illegitimate children--his rival sons, Cesare and Juan, and beautiful young daughter Lucrezia--each of whom assumes an exalted position in the papal court. Privileged and adored, Lucrezia yearns to escape her childhood and play a part in her family's fortunes. But Rome is seductive and dangerous: alliances shift at a moment's notice as Italy's ruling dynasties strive to keep rivals at bay. As Lucrezia's father faces challenges from all sides, the threat of a French invasion forces him to marry her off to a powerful adversary. When she discovers the brutal truth behind her alliance, Lucrezia is plunged into a perilous gambit that will require all her wits, cunning, and guile. Yet as scandalous accusations of murder and incest build against her, Lucrezia must risk everything to overcome the lethal fate imposed upon her by her Borgia blood"--Back cover

Po smrti matky dal otec všechny děti do sirotčince. Tam se malá Coco Chanel dostala k profesi švadleny a vysnila si sen o slávě. Jak ho jen naplnit? Nejschůdnější cesta vedla přes vlivné muže, a tak se v podstatě stala kurtizánou, která je využívá. Když potká osudového muže Arthura Capela, má jak lásku, tak peníze i slávu. Ale může mít někdo opravdu všechno?

November, 1558: Elizabeth I has ascended the throne but the first days of her reign are already fraught with turmoil, the kingdom weakened by past strife and her ability to rule uncertain. When Brendan Prescott, her intimate spy, returns to court at the new queen's behest, he soon finds himself thrust into a deadly gambit against his old foe, Robert Dudley. But Elizabeth has an even more dangerous assignation in store for him when her favoured lady-in-waiting, Lady Parry, vanishes in Yorkshire. Sent from court to a crumbling manor that may hold the key to Lady Parry's disappearance, Brendan becomes the quarry of an elusive stranger with a vendetta- one that could expose both Brendan's own secret past and a long-hidden mystery that will bring about Elizabeth's doom.

Death and double-crossing in Tudor times - the new ELIZABETH'S SPYMASTER novel from the acclaimed author of THE LAST QUEEN and THE CONFESSIONS OF CATHERINE DE MEDICI, writing here as Christopher Gortner.

Lavish historical fiction for fans of Philippa Gregory, from C. W. Gortner, author of THE LAST QUEEN.

Čtrnáctiletou Kateřinu Medicejskou provdali za francouzského krále Jindřicha, kterému se vůbec nelíbila. Raději svou přízeň věnoval milenkám než královně. Když Kateřina ovdoví a zůstane s šesti malými dětmi sama v království plném zrádných šlechticů, musí zajistit trůn pro své syny. Jenže za to zaplatí svými ideály i tajemstvím svého srdce.

Spies, intrigue and conspiracy in the Tudor court.

Passion, adultery and betrayal in the court of one of history's most-maligned queens.

In this stunning novel, C. W. Gortner brings to life Juana of Castile, the third child of Queen Isabel and King Ferdinand of Spain, who would become the last queen of Spanish blood to inherit her country’s throne. Along the way, Gortner takes the reader from the somber majesty of Spain to the glittering and lethal courts of Flanders, France, and Tudor England. Born amid her parents’ ruthless struggle to unify and strengthen their kingdom, Juana, at the age of sixteen, is sent to wed Philip, heir to the Habsburg Empire. Juana finds unexpected love and passion with her dashing young husband, and at first she is content with her children and her married life. But when tragedy strikes and she becomes heir to the Spanish throne, Juana finds herself plunged into a battle for power against her husband that grows to involve the major monarchs of Europe. Besieged by foes on all sides, Juana vows to secure her crown and save Spain from ruin, even if it costs her everything.