Bøger af Bertha Runkle

Set in the court of Navarre in 16th-century France, this historical romance tells the story of a woman who must navigate the dangerous political landscape to find true love. With intricate plot twists and dynamic characters, this novel is a must-read for fans of historical fiction.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Straight Down The Crooked Lane Bertha Runkle The Century Co., 1916

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ The Truth About Tolna Bertha Runkle null The Century Co., 1906

The Scarlet Rider is a novel written by Bertha Runkle and published in 1913. The story is set in the late 18th century and follows the life of a young man named Richard Vardeman, who becomes known as the Scarlet Rider due to his fearless and daring exploits. Richard is the son of a wealthy plantation owner in Virginia, but he is disowned by his father when he chooses to fight for the American Revolution against his family's wishes. After the war, Richard becomes a highwayman, robbing wealthy travelers and using the money to help those in need. The novel is filled with action and adventure as Richard navigates his dangerous life as the Scarlet Rider. He falls in love with a young woman named Rosalind, who is also the daughter of a wealthy plantation owner. Their love is complicated by their differing social statuses and the fact that Richard is a wanted criminal. As the story unfolds, Richard's past catches up with him and he is forced to confront his actions and the consequences they have on those around him. The Scarlet Rider is a thrilling tale of love, adventure, and redemption set against the backdrop of the American Revolution.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1901 Edition.

The Truth About Tolna is a book written by Bertha Runkle. It is a fictional story that revolves around a young woman named Elsie, who is set to inherit her father's estate in Tolna. However, Elsie's father dies under mysterious circumstances, and she finds herself caught up in a web of deceit and betrayal.As she tries to uncover the truth about her father's death, Elsie discovers that the people around her are not who they seem to be. She is forced to confront the dark secrets of her past and the hidden agendas of those who seek to control her inheritance.The Truth About Tolna is a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a story of love, loss, and redemption, set against the backdrop of a small town in Hungary. With vivid descriptions and well-drawn characters, Bertha Runkle has created a compelling narrative that will captivate readers from beginning to end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

""The Helmet of Navarre"" is a historical romance novel written by Bertha Runkle. Set in the 16th century, the story follows the life of a young French nobleman named Olivier de la Marche, who is forced to flee from France after being falsely accused of a crime. In his exile, he travels to Spain where he becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow the Spanish monarchy. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful Spanish princess named Yolanda, who becomes his ally in the fight against the monarchy. The story is filled with adventure, intrigue, and romance, and paints a vivid picture of life in Europe during the Renaissance era. With its compelling characters and rich historical detail, ""The Helmet of Navarre"" is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and romance.1901. Bertha Runkle is the author of the well-known bestseller, The Helmet of Navarre, an historical novel of swordplay and romantic adventure in old Paris. The hero of the book is a follower of Henry of Navarre in Paris, at the moment when the Huguenot king enters the city.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

t the stair-foot the landlord stopped me. "Here, lad, take a candle. The stairs are dark, and, since I like your looks, I would not have you break your neck." "And give the house a bad name," I said. "No fear of that; my house has a good name. There is no fairer inn in all Paris. And your chamber is a good chamber, though you will have larger, doubtless, when you are Minister of Finance." This raised a laugh among the tavern idlers, for I had been bragging a bit of my prospects. I retorted: "When I am, Maître Jacques, look out for a rise in your taxes."

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The Duc de St. Quentin and his son arrive in Paris to support the would-be king, Henry. However, as in any court of intrigue, there are others that would thwart Henry's ascension. From assassination attempts to spies within the family servants, will the St. Quentin family survive the royal court? Or will they take actions into their own hands and assure Henry's ascension by force?

Bertha Runkle (1879-1958) was an American novelist and playwright born in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. From a literary family, she wrote five novels. Her first and best known, The Helmet of Navarre, was made into a Broadway play. Bertha Runkle was only twenty-one years old when her book The Helmet of Navarre was first serialized in The Century Magazine. She had the story in her mind for two years or so, and the actual writing took about four months. The title was taken from a passage in Thomas Babbington Macaulay's poem Ivry. The magazine serialization had been so well received that 100,000 copies were printed for the first edition of the book.