When wealthy octogenarian Geza Marton hires art expert Helena Marsh to buy back his family’s Titian painting, Helena flies to Budapest to close what she expects will be a reasonably simple sale. But Helena discovers that there are multiple bidders for the painting, including some dangerous Slavs. Soon there are also dead bodies, and a complicated history that leads her to men Marton knew in Vorkuta, one of Stalin’s notorious gulags.

Don Sebastian: Or, The House of the Braganza: An Historical Romance, Vol. 4 by Anna Maria Porter is the fourth volume of a historical romance series set during the reign of the Portuguese King Sebastian. The novel explores themes of political intrigue, romance, and the dramatic events of the era.Anna Maria Porter’s narrative is known for its rich historical detail and complex characters. The story follows the fortunes of the Braganza family amidst the backdrop of p...

The Palgrave Macmillan/Amnesty International series illuminates the greatest human rights issues facing the world today. From human trafficking to poverty, terrorism to freedom of expression, this dynamic and accessible series encourages debate about the situation today and, the path we took to get here, allowing people with many different perspectives to tell their own stories of struggle.Created Equal is a frank and clear-sighted introduction to ...

The incredible, inside story of the man and the organization changing the way we change the world.George Soros is well known as the legendary speculator who made a fortune betting against the British pound in 1992, but he is also a philanthropist who has spent billions in order to promote democracy around the world. Morton Abramowitz of the Carnegie Endowment for Peace once said that Soros was “the only private citizen with his own foreign policy.”Anna Port...

A haunting psychological suspense novel about a young woman who visits her remote family cottage seeking answers to a murky past—for fans of Catherine McKenzie and Amber Cowie.When her estranged father goes missing, Jude is persuaded by her mother to find his will. She travels to the family cottage on remote Gull Island, glad to be away from the city and to have the chance to sort through old memories, but is unsettled by what she finds there.While contendi...

This astute, entertaining literary thriller features Helena Marsh, an art authenticator hot on the trail of an extorted painting in Budapest, skirting the law to return it to its rightful heir. In the vein of Kate Atkinson's Jackson Brodie novels comes this year's smart new thriller with literary chops When wealthy octogenarian Geza Marton hires art expert Helena Marsh to buy back his family's Titian painting, Helena flies to Budapest to close what she expects will be a reasonably simple s...

NEVER has the pen of history had to record a more affecting event, than that which bore the house of Braganza to another hemisphere: animated by a noble disdain of submitting to foreign despotism, and bravely placing his country, not in the land of Portugal, but in the hearts of her people, the Prince Regent conquered in adversity, and triumphed even at the moment of despair. Like the pious Eneas, who snatched from the flames of Troy, his father and his household Gods, he hastened to save ...

"Don Sebastian; or, The House of Braganza: An Historical Romance" is a novel written by Anna Maria Porter, a British author known for her historical romances. This book, published in the early 19th century, is part of a two-volume historical romance set in Portugal.The story likely immerses readers in historical events and the lives of fictional characters within the context of the House of Braganza, a Portuguese noble family. The novel might incorporate elements of romance, drama, and pol...

Embark on an Epic Historical Journey in "Don Sebastian" by Anna Maria PorterPrepare to be swept away by the captivating tale of love, honor, and intrigue in "Don Sebastian" by the talented author Anna Maria Porter. In this enthralling historical romance, Porter transports readers to a tumultuous era of political upheaval and passionate romance, where loyalty is tested, alliances are forged, and destinies are entwined.Immerse Yourself in a Rich Tapestry of HistorySet against the backdrop of...

Don Sebastian: or, The House of the Braganza, Vol. 3 by Anna Maria Porter is the third volume in a captivating historical romance series. This installment continues the saga of Don Sebastian, a complex character entangled in the rich and turbulent history of the Braganza dynasty. Set in a period of political intrigue and social upheaval, the novel combines historical detail with romantic and dramatic elements. Porter’s intricate storytelling brings the historical setting t...

"Don Sebastian; or, The House of Braganza: An Historical Romance" is a novel written by Anna Maria Porter, a British author known for her historical romances. This book, published in the early 19th century, is part of a two-volume historical romance set in Portugal.The story likely immerses readers in historical events and the lives of fictional characters within the context of the House of Braganza, a Portuguese noble family. The novel might incorporate elements of romance, drama, and pol...

Less than two months past her fifty-third birthday Anna Marie Porter suffered a stroke caused by the rupture of a cerebral cavernous malformation. She was suddenly paralyzed on her right side, unable to use any of her appendages save three fingers In the wake of such a life-altering event--and faced with months of rehab--she found comfort in poking fun at her situation; humor became her survival mechanism. What’s so funny about having a stroke? Not much unless you have a healthy sense of h...