Holly Tucker

Appointed to conquer the 'crime capital of the world', the first police chief of Paris faces an epidemic of murder in the late 1600s. Assigned by Louis XIV, Nicolas de La Reynie begins by clearing the streets of filth, and installing lanterns throughout Paris, turning it into the City of Light.The fearless La Reynie pursues criminals through the labyrinthine neighborhoods of the city. He unearths a tightly knit cabal of poisoners, witches, and renegade priests. As he exposes their unholy work, he soon learns that no one is safe from black magic - not even the Sun King. In a world where a royal glance can turn success into disgrace, the distance between the quietly back-stabbing world of the king’s court, and the criminal underground proves disturbingly short. Nobles settle scores by employing witches to craft poisons, and by hiring priests to perform dark rituals in Paris' most illustrious churches and cathedrals.As La Reynie continues his investigations, he is haunted by a single question: Could Louis’ mistresses be involved in such nefarious plots? The pragmatic, and principled, La Reynie must decide just how far he will go to protect his king.From secret courtrooms to torture chambers, City of Light, City of Poison is a gripping true-crime tale of deception and murder. Based on thousands of pages of court transcripts, and La Reynie’s compulsive note-taking, as well as on letters and diaries, Tucker’s riveting narrative makes the fascinating, real-life characters breathe on the page.

"Excellent…Tucker’s chronicle of the world of 17th-century science in London and Paris is fascinating." ― The Economist In December 1667, maverick physician Jean Denis transfused calf’s blood into one of Paris’s most notorious madmen. Days later, the madman was dead and Denis was framed for murder. A riveting exposé of the fierce debates, deadly politics, and cutthroat rivalries behind the first transfusion experiments, Blood Work takes us from dissection rooms in palaces to the streets of Paris, providing an unforgettable portrait of an era that wrestled with the same questions about morality and experimentation that haunt medical science today. 33 illustrations

You don't need an MBA to start your business. You just need a mentor to guide the way. Holly Tucker – co-founder of Not on the High Street, and creator of Holly & Co – is on a mission to change business forever. Having overseen 5,000 entrepreneurs and identified the keys to their success, in Do What You Love, Love What You Do , she now wants to help anyone build a business doing what they love, leading to a happier and more fulfilled life. Demystifying the grey world of business, whether you've yet to take your first steps, or find yourself stuck in a rut, this beautiful and vibrant book will allow your dreams to take flight. Holly shares her own story – along with those of acclaimed founders like Sir Richard Branson and Jo Malone CBE – revealing their biggest lessons and proven advice on creating and growing a business. From side hustle to full-time, from defeating your confidence gremlins to creating an empowered community, Holly reveals both the skills and the mindset any founder needs to help their business thrive. A book like no other, Do What You Love, Love What You Do also shines a light on the creative community, showcasing the brilliant and unique output of small businesses, inspiring you to join them in their success. There are now over 5 million small businesses in the UK – join the revolution with this indispensable small business bible.

How male medical authorities and female literary authors struggled to describe the inner workings of the unseen―and competed to shape public understanding of it―is the focus of this engaging work by Holly Tucker. In illuminating the gender politics underlying dramatic changes in reproductive theory and practice, Tucker shows just how tenuous the boundaries of scientific "fact" and marvelous fictions were in early-modern France.On the literary front, Tucker argues, women used the fairy tale to rethink the biology of childbirth and the sociopolitical uses to which it had been put. She shows that in references to midwives, infertility, sex selection, and embryological theories, fairy-tale writers experimented with alternative ways of understanding pregnancy. In so doing they suggested new ways in which to envision women, knowledge, and power in both the public and the private spheres.

***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER***It's time to turn your dreams into reality. You just need a mentor to guide the way.Holly Tucker MBE - co-founder of notonthehighstreet, and creator of Holly & Co - is on a mission to change business forever. Having inspired over 100,000 entrepreneurs and identified the keys to their success, in Do What You Love, Love What You Do , she now wants to help anyone build a business doing what they love, leading to a happier and more fulfilled life.Demystifying the grey world of business, whether you've yet to take your first steps or find yourself stuck in a business rut, this beautiful and vibrant book will allow your dreams to take flight. Holly looks back at her own story, sharing her biggest lessons and proven advice on creating and growing a business. From side hustle to full-time, from defeating your confidence gremlins to creating an empowered community, Holly reveals both the skills and the mindset any founder needs to help their business thrive.A book like no other, Do What You Love, Love What You Do also shines a light on the creative community, showcasing the brilliant and unique output of small businesses, inspiring you to join them in their success.There are now over 5 million small businesses in the UK - join the movement with the ultimate small business bible.

En 1672, pendant le règne de Louis XIV, une cassette contenant une liasse de lettres est découverte. Écrites par la marquise de Brinvilliers, elles révèlent une affaire criminelle invraisemblable : non contente d’avoir empoisonné son propre père afin d’en spolier la fortune, la marquise y reconnaît également avoir tué ses deux frères pour être l’unique héritière. Ce crime est pris très au sérieux par le Roi. Nicolas de La Reynie, le premier lieutenant général de police de Paris, est chargé d’enquêter sur l’affaire — et sur une épidémie supposée d’empoisonnements, de messes noires et de pratiques occultes impliquant parfois des membres très éminents de la Cour. La Reynie est un grand réformateur : il a réorganisé et modernisé la police, rendu l’éclairage public systématique et fait de Paris l’une des villes les plus propres d’Europe. Un tribunal extraordinaire, la Chambre ardente, est établi, et La Reynie se retrouve bientôt dans une situation dangereuse. Après les condamnations de plusieurs empoisonneurs, sorcières et devineresses, il recueille des accusations sur des personnages de plus en plus célèbres, allant jusqu’à Madame de Montespan, la maîtresse du roi. En suivant l’enquête de La Reynie, on découvre les dessous de cette affaire fascinante et un monde en transformation, où la torture et la sorcellerie côtoient la naissance de la justice moderne. -- Holly Tucker est une professeure d’université et historienne américaine. Elle a publié plusieurs livres d’histoire et de critique littéraire, et elle s’intéresse particulièrement à l’Europe du XVIIe siècle. Elle partage son temps entre la France et les États-Unis.

Do you desire a deep friendship with Christ? Are you unsure of how to deepen your relationship with God? Behind the Discover the Power of Companionship with Christ provides 10 principles designed to enhance your individual companionship with Christ. As you apply these principles to your life, you'll discover a closeness to Christ that's greater than you can imagine. Discover truths pulled from Scripture that can revolutionize your companionship with Christ. As you read each chapter, study each Scripture provided, and invite Christ into each lesson you learn, you'll enjoy the sweet friendship Christ offers to each of us who choose to follow Him.

En 1672, pendant le règne de Louis XIV, une liasse de lettres est découverte. Écrites par la marquise de Brinvilliers, elles révèlent une affaire criminelle invraisemblable : non contente d'avoir empoisonné son propre père afin d'en spolier la fortune, la marquise y reconnaît également avoir tué ses deux frères pour être l'unique héritière. Elle est exécutée puis brûlée, et, selon les mots de Madame de Sévigné, "quelque humeur empoisonnante" se saisit de Paris. Nicolas de La Reynie, le premier lieutenant général de police de Paris, est chargé par le roi d'enquêter non seulement sur l'affaire, mais aussi sur une épidémie supposée d'empoisonnements, de messes noires et d'autres pratiques occultes impliquant des membres parfois très éminents de la Cour. 'Quelque humeur empoisonnante', qui suit l'enquête de La Reynie, révèle les dessous de cette affaire fascinante et nous plonge dans un monde en transformation, où la torture et la sorcellerie côtoient la naissance de la justice moderne.

In December 1667, maverick physician Jean Denis transfused calf's blood into one of Paris's most notorious madmen. Days later, the madman was dead and Denis was framed for murder. A riveting exposé of the fierce debates, deadly politics, and cutthroat rivalries behind the first transfusion experiments, Blood Work takes us from dissection rooms in palaces to the streets of Paris, providing an unforgettable portrait of an era that wrestled with the same questions about morality and experimentation that haunt medical science today.

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