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The Tapestry of Time
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A collection of three historical novels by John Bentley, now available in one volume! Baudet : In 1673, Baudet sets out to Marseilles with a prophecy hanging over him, destined to accomplish great things. As he struggles with temptations, he finds himself drawn towards the Abbey Saint Victor, and the Benedictine Order of monks. However, clashes with the troublesome Prior Delbert threaten to derail his journey. Will Baudet be able to rise above his unpromising beginning and fulfill his extraordinary destiny? Fist Of The Faith : In this sweeping historical novel, the lives of a young man from a wealthy family and a struggling fisherman and his wife become unexpectedly intertwined. Albornoz's desire to understand morality and Edmond's chance encounter with an opportunity set in motion a series of events that will shape their destinies. With vivid descriptions of the time, this epic tale takes readers on a journey through love, loss, and redemption. The Guise of the Queen : This historical novel takes us on a journey from Paris to La Rochelle during the Huguenot persecution in 1572. After a bloody massacre on Saint Bartholomew's Day, Parisians flee in fear, but Queen Mother Catherine de Médicis is not satisfied and sets her sights on the prosperous port and last Huguenot stronghold of La Rochelle. As a bloody war looms, the fate of La Rochelle and the Huguenots rests in the balance.
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El Puño de la Fe
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Nacido en una familia rica, el padre del joven Albornoz espera que siga la carrera militar. Pero, para su decepción, el muchacho muestra más interés por los asuntos de la Iglesia y por entender lo que está bien y lo que está mal. Mientras tanto, el pescador Edmond y su esposa llevan una humilde existencia, hasta que se les presenta una sorprendente oportunidad. En esta épica novela histórica, sus vidas se entrecruzan con consecuencias inesperadas.
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The Morgens' Lair
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Cornwall, 2018. David Johnson has just finished university. He decides to apply for a job and moves to Rennes, in Brittany, France, with his partner Madeleine. Fascinated by and drawn into the local folklore and mythology, his life soon takes a dramatic turn. Audierne, 940. In a small Brittany fishing port, young fisherman Felis is determined to enable his recently deceased mother's ascent to heaven. He sits against a menhir - a standing stone - and makes a connection with something beyond our time and place. The past and the present meet in the ancient sunken city of Ys, off the Brittany coast. But can young Felis and David destroy the king's evil daughter, Dahut, and expose the deviant Father Félix... and who exactly is the mysterious Maiden? A riveting historical adventure, John Bentley's 'The Morgens' Lair' will transport you through the centuries, to an era and place very different from ours today.
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And They Danced Under The Bridge
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When a deadly plague seizes the walled town of Avignon, young Marius is determined to save his townsfolk from the raging pestilence. While leading the effort to combat the Black Death, Marius is distracted by a liaison with the mysterious Alice. Meanwhile, Pope Clément harbors a burning desire for vengeance on the boy's father. As death sweeps through the city, can Marius reconcile his passion with a duty to his wife, and his responsibility to the townsfolk?
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The Guise of the Queen
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A tale of Huguenot persecution from Paris to La Rochelle. Paris, 1572. Catherine de Médicis, the Queen Mother, urges her feckless son King Charles to act against the hated Huguenots. She instructs her Duke de Guise to carry out a bloody massacre on Saint Bartholomew's Day. Hundreds die, and fear spreads throughout the kingdom. Many Parisians flee, facing an uncertain future. But Catherine is not satisfied; she yearns to take La Rochelle, a prosperous port and the last Huguenot stronghold. The degenerate Satanist, Judge Boivin, rules over La Rochelle and is not one to surrender easily, but the odds are stacked heavily against him. Soon, their forces will clash in a bloody war, and the future of La Rochelle - and the Huguenots - will be decided once and for all.
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Fist of the Faith
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Born to a rich family, young Albornoz's father hopes he would pursue a military career. But to his disappointment, the boy displays more interest towards matters of the church, and in seeking understanding on what is right and wrong. Meanwhile, fisherman Edmond and his wife eke out a humble existence - until a surprising opportunity presents itself. Soon, their lives intertwine with unexpected consequences.
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