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Don Quixote
by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
An aging knight's adventures and misadventures, filled with chivalry, honor, and satire.
Don Quixote has become so entranced by reading chivalric romances that he determines to become a knight-errant himself. In the company of his faithful squire, Sancho Panza, his exploits blossom in ... (Goodreads)
Le Morte d'Arthur: King Arthur and the Legends of the Round Table
by Thomas Malory
Epic tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, their chivalrous adventures and ultimate demise.
Ο Αρθούρος, ο Λάνσελοτ, ο Μέρλιν, η βασίλισσα Γκουίνεβιαρ, το Εξκάλιμπερ, η Κυρά της Λίμνης, ο Τρίστραμ και η Ιζόλδη, οι μονομαχίες, οι ηρωισμοί, οι δολοπλοκίες, η γενναιότητα - και φυσικά η ... (Goodreads)
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
by Unknown
A classic Arthurian fantasy tale of loyalty, honor, and courage.
Written by an anonymous 14th-century poet, this epic poem is recognized as an equal of Chaucer's masterworks and of the great Old English poems, including "Beowulf." This edition includes a Preface ... (Goodreads)
The Once and Future King
by T.H. White
Epic chronicle of King Arthur, exploring themes of morality, justice, and power.
The story starts in the final years of the rule of King Uther Pendragon . The first part, "The Sword in the Stone", chronicles Arthur's upbringing by his foster father Sir Ector , his rivalry and ... (Wikipedia)
An Assembly Such as This
by Pamela Aidan
A retelling of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" from Mr. Darcy's perspective, exploring his inner thoughts and feelings.
The book focuses on Fitzwilliam Darcy's initial visit to Hertfordshire during the opening chapters of, Pride and Prejudice, , as seen from his viewpoint. The book begins as he arrives in the town of ... (Wikipedia)
The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights
by James Knowles
Legends of King Arthur, the Knights of the Round Table, and their adventures in pursuit of honor and justice.
What starts as a rags to riches story transforms into an adventure as this collection of legends explores the triumphs and failures of a young king and his accomplices., When Arthur, a young boy ... (Barnes & Noble)
Rhett Butler's People
by Donald McCaig
A retelling of "Gone with the Wind" from Rhett Butler's perspective, exploring his past and motivations.
Fully authorized by the Margaret Mitchell estate, Rhett Butler’s People is the astonishing and long-awaited novel that parallels the Great American Novel, Gone With The Wind. Twelve years in the ... (Goodreads)
To Win Her Heart
by Karen Witemeyer
A jaded gambler and a determined schoolteacher must overcome their pasts to find love and redemption in the Wild West.
Do They Have a Fighting Chance at Love?, After completing his sentence for the unintentional crime that derailed his youthful plans for fame and fortune, Levi Grant looks to start over in the town of ... (Barnes & Noble)
Captain Blood
by Rafael Sabatini
An adventurous tale of a surgeon wrongfully convicted of treason, and his daring escape to the Caribbean.
Short Description: Peter Blood, an Irish physician and soldier in England in the 1680's, is wrongly convicted of treason and sentenced to indentured slavery in the Caribbean. He escapes and becomes ... (Goodreads)
Captain Alatriste
by Arturo Pérez-Reverte
A swashbuckling adventure set in 17th century Spain, following the exploits of Captain Alatriste and his band of mercenaries.
It is the height of Spain's celebrated golden century - but beyond the walls of the Royal Palace there is little on the streets of Madrid that glitters. The Invincible Armada has been defeated. The ... (Goodreads)
The Lion's Lady
by Julie Garwood
A Scottish laird kidnaps an Englishwoman to force her into marriage, but they fall in love on their journey back to his castle.
A daring lady meets a dashing lord with the soul of a pirate in this classic Regency romance novel from bestselling author Julie Garwood. Christina Bennett had taken London society by storm. The ... (Barnes & Noble)
The MacKade Brothers: Rafe and Jared
by Nora Roberts
Twin brothers Rafe and Jared MacKade embark on a journey of redemption and love.
Ten years later and the bad boy of the bunch had returned home. Appealing as ever, no even lovely Regan Joners, the town's reserved antiques dealer, was immune to Rafe MacKade. Regan claimed her ... (Goodreads)
The Outlandish Companion: Companion to Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, and Drums of Autumn
by Diana Gabaldon
A guide to the Outlander series, including character bios, historical context, and behind-the-scenes insights from the author.
Perfect for readers of the bestselling Outlander novels—and don’t miss, The Outlandish Companion Volume Two,!,#1, New York Times, bestselling author Diana Gabaldon has captivated millions of readers ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Man in the Iron Mask
by Alexandre Dumas
A thrilling story of a mysterious prisoner in the court of Louis XIV, who may be the king's twin brother.
In the concluding installment of Alexandre Dumas's celebrated cycle of the Three Musketeers, D'Artagnan remains in the service of the corrupt King Louis XIV after the Three Musketeers have retired ... (Goodreads)
The Prisoner of Zenda
by Anthony Hope
A thrilling adventure of mistaken identity, political intrigue, and romance.
On the eve of the coronation of King Rudolf V of Ruritania, his younger half-brother Michael, Duke of Strelsau, has him drugged. The unconscious king is abducted and imprisoned in a castle in the ... (Wikipedia)
The Scarlet Pimpernel
by Emmuska Orczy
A daring rescue mission of victims of the French Revolution, under the disguise of a mysterious hero.
The Scarlet Pimpernel is set in 1792, during the early stages of the French Revolution . Marguerite St. Just, a beautiful French actress, is the wife of wealthy English fop Sir Percy Blakeney, a ... (Wikipedia)
Mercy
by Julie Garwood
FBI agent investigates a series of murders in a small town and falls in love with a witness.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood takes readers from New Orleans' exclusive Garden District to the backwoods of Louisiana's mysterious bayou country in an unforgettable novel of ... (Goodreads)
Duke of Midnight
by Elizabeth Hoyt
A notorious Duke with a dark past falls for a woman who is determined to uncover his secrets.
WHEN A MASKED MAN . . . Twenty years ago Maximus Batten witnessed the brutal murders of his parents. Now the autocratic Duke of Wakefield, he spends his days ruling Parliament. But by night, ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Hollow Hills
by Mary Stewart
A young man's quest to restore peace to a magical kingdom and become its rightful leader.
Keeping watch over the young Arthur Pendragon, the prince and prophet Merlin Ambrosius is haunted by dreams of the magical sword Caliburn, which has been hidden for centuries. When Uther Pendragon is ... (Goodreads)
The King's Buccaneer
by Raymond E. Feist
Band of adventurers embark on a daring mission to save a kingdom from a tyrant's machinations.
Nicholas, as third son, is third in the line of succession of the Kingdom of the Isles. However, due to his gentle nature and a deformity, an underdeveloped left foot, his father, Prince Arutha, ... (Wikipedia)
The Prize
by Julie Garwood
A historical romance novel set in medieval Scotland, where a strong-willed woman is forced to marry a powerful laird to protect her people.
Librarian's Note: Alternate cover for this ISBN can be found, here,. In the resplendence of William the Conqueror's London court, the lovely Saxon captive Lady Nicholaa was forced to choose a husband ... (Goodreads)
Once a Princess
by Johanna Lindsey
A princess is forced to flee her kingdom and disguises herself as a boy, falling in love with a handsome knight.
Once Upon A Time... In a rustic Missiissippi tavern, a beautiful exiled princess was forced to dance for the pleasure of others–unaware of her regal birthright...and infuriated by a magnificent ... (Barnes & Noble)
When Love Awaits
by Johanna Lindsey
A medieval romance between a knight and a lady, filled with passion, danger, and intrigue.
Once Lady Leonie cursed 'the Black Wolf' - handsome Rolfe d'Ambert, the mercenary Lord of Kempston - for his bloody deeds and cruelty to the local peasants. Now she must marry the magnificent ... (Goodreads)
Love Only Once
by Johanna Lindsey
A spirited young woman falls in love with a handsome rogue, but their passion is threatened by secrets from their pasts.
The exquisite niece of Lord Edward and Lady Charlotte Malory, Regina Ashton is outraged over her abduction by the arrogant, devilishly handsome Nicholas Eden - and is determined to make the rogue pay ... (Goodreads)
A Civil Contract
by Georgette Heyer
A marriage of convenience between a wealthy man and a plain woman, navigating the challenges of societal expectations and personal desires.
Viscount Lynton comes home to find himself the heir to debts after the death of his father. With a mother and two sisters to support, and lacking any means of restoring his family's wealth, he is ... (Wikipedia)
King Arthur and His Knights: Selected Tales
by Thomas Malory
A collection of stories of the legendary King Arthur and his heroic knights.
Thomas Malory, knight, adventurer, and soldier, was born in the early years of the fifteenth century and died on March 14, 1471, having spent much of the last twenty years of his life in prison. It ... (Goodreads)
A Knight in Shining Armor
by Jude Deveraux
A modern woman finds her true love in the form of a 16th-century knight.
an alternate cover editions can be found, here, and, here, New York Times bestselling author Jude Deveraux will capture your heart with signature classic novel, a time-travel romance featuring a ... (Goodreads)
Mr. Darcy's Diary
by Amanda Grange
A reimagining of Pride and Prejudice seen through the perspective of Mr. Darcy.
Monday 9th September,"I left London today and met Bingley at Netherfield Park. I had forgotten what good company he is; always ready to be pleased and always cheerful. After my difficult summer, it ... (Barnes & Noble)
Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife: Pride and Prejudice Continues
by Linda Berdoll
Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy reconcile to start a family amidst the social pressures of Victorian England.
What readers are saying about, Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife,:,"This is such a treat!","An overheated potboiler of a bodice ripper.","I want more!","Jane Austen is turning over in her grave.","Exceptional! ... (Barnes & Noble)
Rurouni Kenshin, Volume 03
by Nobuhiro Watsuki
Samurai wanderer Kenshin battles a former comrade who has turned to piracy. Meanwhile, a mysterious woman seeks his help.
The beloved landmark tale of a Meiji-era swordsman’s quest for redemption. Action, romance and historical intrigue help make Nobuhiro Watsuki’s Rurouni Kenshin , the tale of a wandering swordsman set ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Story of King Arthur and His Knights
by Howard Pyle
The classic tale of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table, their quests, battles, and chivalry.
The first section in Pyle's The Story of King Arthur and His Knights , "The Book of King Arthur", contains three separate stories: "The Winning of Kinghood", "The Winning of a Sword", and "The ... (Wikipedia)
Ivanhoe
by Walter Scott
An epic tale of chivalry, heroism and romance set in 12th century England.
For this novel, Scott moved far away from the setting of his own turbulent time. He went back to the late 12th century, and to England rather than the Scottish settings of all his previous novels. He ... (Goodreads)
Devil's Cub
by Georgette Heyer
A young woman embarks on a daring mission to rescue her abducted brother, finding love along the way.
The son of the Duke and Duchess of Avon, the Marquis of Vidal is known as Devil's Cub not only for the excesses of his father but for his own wild habits. As he is paying court to a girl of the ... (Wikipedia)
The Acts of King Arthur and His Noble Knights
by John Steinbeck
Retelling of the Arthurian legends, focusing on the chivalry and heroism of King Arthur and his knights.
Steinbeck's first posthumously published work, The Acts of King Arthur and His Noble Knights is a reinterpretation of tales from Malory's Morte d'Arthur. In this highly successful attempt to render ... (Goodreads)
The Courtship of Princess Leia
by Dave Wolverton
A love triangle between Princess Leia, Han Solo, and Prince Isolder unfolds amidst a battle for control of the galaxy.
Though the Battle of Endor resulted in the destruction of the Emperor and Darth Vader , along with the best of the Imperial Starfleet , the remnants of the Empire are still a danger. One of the ... (Wikipedia)
A Tailor-Made Bride
by Karen Witemeyer
A young woman hires a tailor to transform her into a refined lady, but love and adventure soon follow.
Jericho "J.T." Tucker wants nothing to do with Coventry, Texas's new dressmaker. He's all too familiar with her kind—shallow women more devoted to fashion than true beauty. Yet, except for her ... (Barnes & Noble)
Honor's Splendour
by Julie Garwood
A medieval romance between a fierce warrior and a headstrong lady, set against the backdrop of political intrigue and danger.
This classic medieval romance from New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood is a fan favorite—a beautiful lady needs rescue from a knight in shining armor, and gets an alpha warrior instead. ... (Goodreads)
The Ideal Man
by Julie Garwood
A historical romance novel set in medieval Scotland, where a strong-willed woman falls in love with a powerful warrior.
New York Times, bestselling author Julie Garwood delivers a contemporary romance that's pulse-pounding in every sense of the word. Dr. Ellie Sullivan has just completed her residency at a large urban ... (Goodreads)
The Black Moon
by Winston Graham
A tale of love, betrayal, and revenge set in 18th century Cornwall. A woman's past comes back to haunt her and threatens to destroy everything she holds dear.
The birth of a son to Elizabeth and George Warleggan seems to make the rift between the Poldark and Warleggan families worse. When Morwenna Chynoweth, governess to Elizabeth's son, grows to love ... (Goodreads)
The Promise in a Kiss
by Stephanie Laurens
A historical romance novel about a woman who seeks a husband and a man who seeks adventure, but find love instead.
, What would you do if you were kissed by the most handsome stranger you'd ever seen? And what if that man was a Cynster?, , Every girl—even convent-educated ones—dreams of forbidden kisses. So when ... (Goodreads)
The MacKinnon's Bride
by Tanya Anne Crosby
A Scottish laird marries an Englishwoman to secure peace, but their marriage of convenience turns into a passionate love affair.
When laird Iain MacKinnon's young son is captured by the English, the fierce Scottish chieftain retaliates in kind, capturing the daughter of his enemy to bargain for his boy's return. Fiercely loyal ... (Barnes & Noble)
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