Phillipa Carr Books
This prolific author was a celebrated British writer, primarily known for her vast output of historical novels. Under a variety of pen names, she explored diverse themes and narrative styles, crafting compelling stories that captivated a wide readership. Her masterful ability to adopt distinct voices and transport readers through time cemented her reputation as a significant figure in historical fiction. Her works are characterized by their rich historical detail and engaging plotlines.
The second edition of the popular English Phonetics and Phonology textbook has been extensively updated and expanded to offer greater flexibility for teachers and increased support for non-native speakers studying the sound systems of English.
The Drop of the Dice
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
A young woman tries to move beyond her shadowed legacy, but finds her heart divided and her loyalty challenged Clarissa Field never knew her mother, but hears whispers that she was a notorious "femme fatale." Unknowingly, the girl follows her mother's passionate path and loses her heart to Jacobite rebel Dickon Frenshaw. But 1715 England is a dangerous place to be a young woman in love. Dickon is caught and exiled to Virginia, and Clarissa is married off to rakish soldier Lance Clavering. Caught between two men, Clarissa must navigate a hotbed of scandal, treachery, and betrayal. As civil strife threatens to ignite revolution, Clarissa is accused of being a spy. She faces a terrible choice, and must transform her life to prepare her daughter, Zipporah, for her legacy.
Zeit des Schweigens Philippa Carr NEUER HONOS VERLAG, Köln
Die junge Lottie ist der strahlende Mittelpunkt am Hofe Ludwigs XV., doch ihre unglückliche Liebe zu Dickon belastet sie. Nach seiner Abkehr heiratet sie aus Trotz den Grafen Charles de Tourville, doch dann bricht die Revolution aus.
