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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:Tales of Passion Tales of Woeby Sandra Gulland
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments: Tales of Passion, Tales of Woe is the much-awaited sequel to Sandra Gulland's highly acclaimed first novel, The Many Lives & Secret Sorrows of Josephine B. Beginning in Paris in 1796, the saga continues as Josephine awakens to her new life as Mrs. Napoleon Bonaparte. Through her intimate diary entries and Napoleon's impassioned love letters, an astonishing portrait of an incredible woman emerges. Gulland transports us into the ballrooms and bedrooms of exquisite palaces and onto the blood-soaked fields of Napoleon's campaigns. As Napoleon marches to power, we witness, through Josephine, the political intrigues and personal betrayals — both sexual and psychological — that result in death, ruin, and victory for those closest to her. Review:Merilyn SimondsMontreal GazetteEverything a reader could hope for and more... Review:Faith Sullivanauthor of The Cape AnnShrewd and engaging...moving, entertaining, conscientiously researched, and, yes, fun. Review:Nancy WigstonThe Toronto StarSandra Gulland's second installment of her history of Josephine, Empress of France, is that rare phenomenon: a second novel even better than the first. Review:Nancy Wigston The Toronto Star Sandra Gulland's second installment of her history of Josephine, Empress of France, is that rare phenomenon: a second novel even better than the first. Review:Diane Schoemperlenwinner of the 1998 Governor General's Award for FictionUtterly mesmerizing...a seamless blend of fact and fiction that moves historical fiction to a whole new level. Synopsis:Tales of Passion, Tales of Woe is the much-awaited sequel to Sandra Gulland's highly acclaimed first novel, The Many LivesandSecret Sorrows of Josephine B. Beginning in Paris in 1796, the saga continues as Josephine awakens to her new life as Mrs. Napoleon Bonaparte. Through her intimate diary entries and Napoleon's impassioned love letters, an astonishing portrait of an incredible woman emerges. Gulland transports us into the ballrooms and bedrooms of exquisite palaces and onto the blood-soaked fields of Napoleon's campaigns. As Napoleon marches to power, we witness, through Josephine, the political intrigues and personal betrayals — both sexual and psychological — that result in death, ruin, and victory for those closest to her. Synopsis:In beautifully imagined diary entries, Sandra Gulland continues the story of Josephine's marriage to "the Corsican, " Napoleon Bonaparte. Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 363-365). About the AuthorSandra Gulland is the author of The Many LivesandSecret Sorrows of Josephine B.; Tales of Passion, Tales of Woe; and The Last Great Dance on Earth. She lives in Killaloe, Ontario, and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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