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Defiant and Dismasted at Trafalgar

The Life & Times of Admiral Sir William Hargood

By: Mary McGrigor

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Defiant and Dismasted at Trafalgar

The Life & Times of Admiral Sir William Hargood

By: Mary McGrigor

Born in 1762, William Hargood's naval career spanned over 30 years, as he rose from humble midshipman to the captain of one of the most powerful warships of the day at Trafalgar. He campaigned all over the known world: the Americas, West Indies, throughout the Mediterranean. Britain was hardly ever at peace during those troubled times and men like Hargood sought out her enemies wherever they could find them. This is the age of gold bullion, pirates, plunder and grapeshot.During his career Hargood became a close friend of Admiral Lord Nelson and shared many an experience and triumph with him.Hargood's Belleisle was dismasted in the thick of action at Trafalgar but never sunk.

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Pen and Sword

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1783409533

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9781783409532

The Sister Queens

Isabella and Catherine de Valois

By: Mary McGrigor

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The Sister Queens

Isabella and Catherine de Valois

By: Mary McGrigor

Isabella de Valois was 3 years old when, on a hot August day in 1392, her father suddenly went mad. Less than four years later, she was married by proxy to the English King Richard II and arrived in England with a French retinue and her doll’s house. Richard’s humiliating deposition and brutal murder by his cousin, the future Henry IV, forced Isabella’s desperate return to France where she found her country fatally divided.Isabella’s sister, Catherine de Valois, became the beautiful young bride of Henry V and is unique in history for being the daughter of a king, the wife of a king, the mother of a king and the grandmother of a king. Like her sister, Catherine was viewed as a bargaining chip in times of political turmoil, yet her passionate love affair with the young Owain Tudor established the entire Tudor dynasty and set in motion one of the most fascinating periods of British history.The Sister Queens is a gripping tale of love, exile and conflict in a time when even royal women had to fight for survival.

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The History Press

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0750967889

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9780750967884

The Other Tudor Princess

Margaret Douglas, Henry VIII’s Niece

By: Mary McGrigor

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The Other Tudor Princess

Margaret Douglas, Henry VIII’s Niece

By: Mary McGrigor

The Other Tudor Princess brings to life the story of Margaret Douglas, a shadowy and mysterious character in Tudor history – but who now takes centre stage in this tale of the bitter struggle for power during the reign of Henry VIII. Margaret is Henry’s beloved niece, but she defies the king by indulging in two scandalous affairs and is imprisoned in the Tower of London on three occasions ‘not for matters of treason, but for love’. Yet, when Henry turns against his second wife Anne Boleyn and declares his daughters, Mary and Elizabeth, bastards, it is Margaret he appoints as his heir to the throne. The arrangement of the marriage of Margaret’s son, Lord Darnley, to his cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots unites their claim to the throne and infuriates Queen Elizabeth. Yet this match brings tragedy, as Margaret’s son is brutally murdered. As Margaret reaches old age, her place in the dynasty is still not safe, and she dies in mysterious circumstances – was Margaret poisoned on the orders of Queen Elizabeth? Mary McGrigor tells this compelling and exciting part of Tudor history for the first time with all the passion and thrill of a novel, but this is no fiction – the untold story runs through the course of history, and Margaret secured the throne for her Stuart ancestors for years to come.

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240

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The History Press

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0750963190

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Wellington's Spies

By: Mary McGrigor

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Wellington's Spies

By: Mary McGrigor

The gripping story of three intelligence officers whose dangerous work and sacrifice helped lead to victory over Napoleon’s forces. Intelligence was just as important in the Napoleonic Wars as it is today. But back then, there was only one way of obtaining it: through spies and informers. Here, Mary McGrigor uses firsthand accounts of three of Wellington’s most daring and successful intelligence officers to reveal the relationships they established and the risks they faced. The three men, all of Scottish descent, were very different in character, but all showed remarkable courage. Their stories are filled with danger, action, adventure, and even romance—as well as tragedy and narrow escape. Skillfully interwoven against the backdrop of the brutal Peninsula War, in which atrocities were commonplace, this book gives a fresh insight into Wellington’s remarkable triumph over Napoleon’s armies.

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362

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Casemate Publishers

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1781596719

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9781781596715

The Tsar's Doctor

By: Mary McGrigor

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The Tsar's Doctor

By: Mary McGrigor

Born in Kincardine in 1767, James Wylie became one of the most celebrated doctors in Europe and the centre of two of the most fascinating and enduring conspiracy theories in Russian history. Having performed the first tracheotomy operation to be carried out in Russia on Count Kutaisof, one of the Tsar Paul I's favourites, Wylie was made the Tsar's personal doctor. When the Tsar was assassinated in March 1801, Wylie made his first steps into infamy when he signed the death certificate, mysteriously giving apoplexy, in place of strangulation, as the cause. Wylie went on to serve the Tsar's son, Alexander I, devotedly for twenty-four years; he was with him at Tilsit, when he concluded a treaty with Napoleon and was as a field surgeon at the battles of Austerlitz, Jenna and at Borodino where he reputedly carried out 200 operations on the field. Tolstoy is thought to have made him the doctor who features in War and Peace. Following Napoleon's defeat, Wylie accompanied Alexander on his triumphant entry into Paris and subsequently went with him to England, where the Prince Regent knighted him at the Tsar's special request. Following the Treaty of Vienna, Alexander returned to Russia before travelling to the Crimea - where he contracted Crimean fever. In spite of Wylie's protestations, the Tsar refused to take any form of medication and died soon afterwards. Once again Wylie signed the death certificate, but rumour soon spread through the Empire that the Tsar, who had become intensely religious, had escaped to live in Siberia where, some time later, he emerged as a visionary monk. In The Tsars' Doctor, Mary McGrigor unravels the many mysteries surrounding Wylie's life and his involvement with the Romanov dynasty, using contemporary evidence and Wylie's own diaries to examine the details of his great achievements and his participation in several of the most momentous events in 19th century Russian history.

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Birlinn

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0857905643

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9780857905642

Defiant and Dismasted at Trafalgar

The Life and Times of Admiral Sir William Hargood

By: Mary McGrigor

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Defiant and Dismasted at Trafalgar

The Life and Times of Admiral Sir William Hargood

By: Mary McGrigor

Born in 1762, William Hargood's naval career spanned over 30 years, as he rose from humble midshipman to the captain of one of the most powerful warships of the day at Trafalgar. He campaigned all over the known world: the Americas, West Indies, throughout the Mediterranean. Britain was hardly ever at peace during those troubled times and men like Hargood sought out her enemies wherever they could find them. This is the age of gold bullion, pirates, plunder and grapeshot. During his career Hargood became a close friend of Admiral Lord Nelson and shared many an experience and triumph with him. Hargood's Belleisle was dismasted in the thick of action at Trafalgar but never sunk.

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Pen and Sword

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1844150348

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The Tsar's Doctor

By: Mary McGrigor

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The Sister Queens

Isabella and Catherine de Valois

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Isabella and Catherine de Valois

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The Other Tudor Princess

Margaret Douglas, Henry VIII’s Niece

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Margaret Douglas, Henry VIII’s Niece

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0750963190

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Argyll

Land of Blood and Beauty

By: Mary McGrigor

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Argyll

Land of Blood and Beauty

By: Mary McGrigor

Originally published in Great Britain in 2000 by Northabout Publishing, Edinburgh.

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115

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1780270712

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Original Grace

The Mystery of Mary

By: Mary Aquin O'Neill

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Original Grace

The Mystery of Mary

By: Mary Aquin O'Neill

O’Neill’s Original Grace provides a fresh analysis of biblical texts and explores the rich tradition and development of Marian devotion, liturgical prayer, artwork, and dogma. It invites the reader to discover how our capacity for biblical and theological understanding matures over time, correcting our perception of Mary, the second Eve and the mother of Jesus the Christ, and of the place and role of women in church and society. This exhilarating book reveals the benefit that courageous questioning can bring to the church’s self-understanding and to the vital relationships between women and men. In it we gently discover that a wise and good God is our Creator, affirming us in our gendered humanity, still slowly teaching us what went on in Eden, in Nazareth, and on Calvary.

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1666744425

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9781666744422

The Way of Mary: Following Her Footsteps Toward God

Following Her Footsteps Toward God

By: Mary Ford-Grabowsky

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The Way of Mary: Following Her Footsteps Toward God

Following Her Footsteps Toward God

By: Mary Ford-Grabowsky

The way of Mary is to follow in her footsteps. Christians of all denominations are rediscovering the significance of the mother of Jesus, as films such as The Nativity Story and The Passion of the Christ portray her life in new and startling ways. Written for a popular audience, Mary Ford-Grabowsky's new book shares the wisdom of a lifetime of devotion to Mary. These new devotions, all of them inspired by the scenes and stories of the Gospels, comment on Mary's extraordinary life on earth and momentous influence on the human heart, male or female, ever since. Arranged in a two-week cycle, each of these devotions includes meditation, reflection, prayer, visualization, and ideas for freeing the creative spirit. SPIRITUAL PRACTICES FOR FOLLOWING MARY'S PATH Day 1: The Annunciation, Day 2: The Visitation, Day 3: The Magnificat, Day 4: The Nativity, Day 5: Mary Ponders Things in Her Heart, Day 6: Simeon's Prophecy, Day 7: Meeting a Women Prophet, Day 8: Becoming Refugees, Day 9: Finding her Missing Son, Day 10: Taking Charge at Cana, Day 11: At the Cross, Day 12: Jesus Speaks to Mary from the Cross, Day 13: Waiting for the Spirit, Day 14: Receiving the Spirit at Pentecost. The new spirituality of Mary contained in this book will help readers learn that drawing closer to the mother of Jesus is a way to attain a holiness that is unlimited and a joy that can never end.

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Paraclete Press

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1612612261

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9781612612263

Mary’s Musings

So Many Blessings

By: Mary Kula Zoeller

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Mary’s Musings

So Many Blessings

By: Mary Kula Zoeller

Family and faith are the cornerstones of a happy, fulfilling life. God intended it to be this way, and our memories with our loved ones can sustain us even through those times when life can be overwhelming and full of challenges. In Marys Musings, author, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother Mary Kula Zoeller shares heartfelt and inspirational stories about her family, and this touching devotional provides both humorous anecdotes and a few sad tales that will inspire fellow Christian believers to reflect on their own families and faith. Mary dwells on her life in Christ, encouraging us to recognize the power of prayer and to ask the Lord for peace and joy. Songs and scriptures also accompany Marys reflections, inviting us to turn to the Word of God and ponder Gods truth. If time is of the essence but you can relate to families, friends, and funnot to mention being together in eternitythen Marys Musings is just the devotional you can use to find daily inspiration. May God richly bless us all!

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120

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WestBow Press

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1973634295

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9781973634294

Spiritual Writings on Mary

Annotated & Explained

By: Mary Ford-Grabowsky

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Spiritual Writings on Mary

Annotated & Explained

By: Mary Ford-Grabowsky

The world’s great writings about Mary—her faith, strength and love— can become a companion for your own spiritual journey Mary, the mother of Jesus, has been revered for centuries by people from all over the world. She is a paragon of humility, righteousness and dedication, and her life as mother and prophet can serve as an example to us all. In over two hundred selections, Spiritual Writings on Mary examines the essential aspects of Mary’s role in history and in life today. Selections from influential writers, thinkers and theologians—both ancient and modern, from a wide range of Western and Eastern backgrounds—explore what life may have been like for Mary, Joseph and Jesus, and celebrate the many ways in which Mary serves as a model of holiness for all women and men; as the archetype of motherhood; and as a source of tenderness, comfort, protection and peace. Dante Alighieri Hildegard of Bingen Jalal-ud-Din Rumi Bernard of Clairvaux Birgitta of Sweden Bonaventure Sue Monk Kidd Gerard Manley Hopkins Now you can experience the power and grace of Mary even if you have no previous knowledge of Mariology. This SkyLight Illuminations edition presents the most stirring and evocative writings on Mary, conveying the ineffable love, awe, reverence and gratitude in the hearts of people all over the world for the holy mother of Jesus.

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Turner Publishing Company

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1594734631

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9781594734632

Book's by Mary McGrigor

Defiant and Dismasted at Trafalgar

Defiant and Dismasted at Trafalgar

The Sister Queens

The Sister Queens

The Other Tudor Princess

The Other Tudor Princess

Wellington's Spies

Wellington's Spies

The Tsar's Doctor

The Tsar's Doctor

Defiant and Dismasted at Trafalgar

Defiant and Dismasted at Trafalgar

The Tsar's Doctor

The Tsar's Doctor

The Sister Queens

The Sister Queens

The Other Tudor Princess

The Other Tudor Princess

Argyll

Argyll

Original Grace

Original Grace

The Way of Mary: Following Her Footsteps Toward God

The Way of Mary: Following Her Footsteps Toward God

Mary’s Musings

Mary’s Musings

Spiritual Writings on Mary

Spiritual Writings on Mary

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