![]() It was, she felt, a sign from God-proof that England should return to the Catholic Church. In a stroke of fate, however, Henry's much-longed-for son died in his teens, leaving Mary the legitimate heir to the throne. Lonely and miserable, Mary turned for comfort to the religion that had sustained her mother. Worst of all, she never saw her beloved mother again Katharine was exiled too, and died soon after. He divorced her mother and, at the age of twelve, Mary was banished from her father’s presence, stripped of her royal title, and replaced by his other children-first Elizabeth, then Edward. The father who had once adored her was now intent on having a male heir at all costs. ![]() But her father's ill-fated love for Anne Boleyn would shatter Mary's life forever. Red-haired like her father, she was also intelligent and deeply religious like her staunchly Catholic mother. ![]() She was the daughter of Henry's first queen, Katharine of Aragon, and was heir presumptive to the throne of England. As Henry VIII's only child, the future seemed golden for Princess Mary. ![]()
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![]() Hargla’s works are characterised by purity of genre, a detailed knowledge of historical materials and the cultures and conditions of other lands, and a fluent narrative skill. Wider public success has come from his series of crime novels set in medieval Tallinn in which the apothecary Melchior acts as a detective, and which has been appearing since 2010. In a peaceful South Estonian village, bloodcurdling events may occur like in Minu päevad Liinaga ('My days with Liina'), and in the quiet town of Tartu dizzyingly fantastic stories may unravel, like in French ja Koulu ('French and Koulu'). Hargla’s works often contain elements of horror literature, but what is worthy of attention is his skill in reflecting everyday Estonian life as a background to the events. ![]() ![]() His wife is the children’s author Heli Illipe-Sootak. Until 2012 he worked at the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including its diplomatic representation since then he has been a professional writer. In 1993 he graduated from the faculty of law at the University of Tartu. ![]() Hargla was born in 1970 into the family of a lecturer in law and a philologist. VII 1970) is one of the best-known Estonian writers of science fiction and crime novels. Indrek Hargla (given name Indrek Sootak has also used the pseudonyms Andrei Golikov and Marat Faizijev, born 12. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() "A dark, gripping tale that won’t fail to captivate." - Robert Bryndza The question is, who will be left standing? His reckless decisions set off a chain of shocking scandals, plunging Emily into a cat-and-mouse fight for survival. When her husband embarks on an audacious affair with his volatile young receptionist, Emily’s savvy is put to the test. A master maneuverer, Emily is confident that she can outsmart her husband, clean up his messes, while enjoying the fabulous fruits of high-powered coupledom. Refusing to follow her instincts, she goes ahead with the marriage in order to preserve her hard-earned membership in the one percent. On the eve of her wedding, Emily, a top Hollywood agent, is devastated to learn that her CEO fiancé is a serial cheater. ![]() “The malicious actions of these angry, narcissistic people are appalling, but that won’t stop readers from turning the pages to see what happens to them.” - Publishers Weekly Murder, money, and ambition fuel a fiery love triangle in this darkly comic and deeply disturbing thriller of rage, manipulation, and revenge. ![]() |