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‘Compelling… I can’t recommend this one highly enough.’ Gill Paul, bestselling author of The Secret Wife‘Exquisite… a clear head and shoulders above the rest’ Sunday Independent‘A splendid read… Not to be missed.’ Kate Quinn ( New York Times Bestselling Author of The Alice Network)1838: when a terrible storm blows up off the Northumberland coast, Grace Darling, the lighthouse-keeper’s daughter, knows there is little chance of survival for the passengers on the small ship battling the waves. But...
| Автор | Hazel Gaynor |
I must tell you…Widower Lady Deborah Napier holds many secrets – despite her icy exterior she is the authoress of the shameless romances currently shocking the ton. And accomplice and lover to Elliot Marchmont, gentleman, and notorious London thief! • Lady Cressida Armstrong has given up marrying. Until she meets disillusioned artist Giovanni di Matteo. Cressie is the one whose face and body he dreams of capturing on canvas and in the intimate world of his studio, Giovanni rediscovers his...
| Автор | Marguerite Kaye |
#1 New York Times bestselling authorBold and clever, THE CAVANAUGHS are unlike any other family in early Victorian England. #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens continues to explore the enthralling world of these dynamic siblings in the eagerly anticipated second volume in her captivating series.A Gentleman of Means One of the most eligible bachelors in London, Lord Christopher “Kit” Cavanaugh has discovered his true path and it doesn’t include the expected society marriage....
| Автор | Stephanie Laurens |
From the foremost historian of 20th century Spain, A People Betrayed is the story of the devastating betrayal of Spain by its political class, its military and its Church. This comprehensive history of modern Spain chronicles the fomenting of violent social division throughout the country by institutionalised corruption and startling political incompetence. Most spectacularly during the Primo de Rivera and Franco dictatorships, grotesque and shameless corruption went hand-in-hand with inept...
| Автор | Paul Preston |
The ultimate Regency romance collection, including twenty-four of your favourite Mills & Boon Historical stories!Featuring:• Lord Havelock’s List by Annie Burrows• Portrait of a Scandal by Annie Burrows• His Unusual Governess by Anne Herries• Claiming the Chaperon’s Heart by Anne Herries• Marriage Made in Rebellion by Sophia James• Marriage Made in Hope by Sophia James• Rake Most Likely To Seduce by Bronwyn Scott• Rake Most Likely To Sin by Bronwyn Scott• A Debt Paid in Marriage by Georgie...
| Автор | Louise Allen |
A splendid and sumptuous historical novel from the internationally bestselling author, Philippa Gregory, telling of the early life of Katherine of Aragon.I was born a princess, destined to be queen, and I know my duty.1491. Henry VII’s eldest son Arthur Tudor, Prince of Wales, has been betrothed since childhood to the Spanish princess Katherine of Aragon. Their marriage will cement the alliance Henry Tudor craves to secure his country.But when Arthur’s sudden death leaves an 11-year-old boy heir...
| Автор | Philippa Gregory |
Melting the Earl’s heartWhen Grant Rivers, Earl of Allundale, stumbles upon a woman having a baby out of wedlock, it’s his duty to stay and help her. Having saved her life, Grant is determined to save Kate’s reputation too…if she will consent to marrying a stranger on Christmas Day!Having helped friends secure good marriages, Amelia can’t help thinking her chance might never come. As a young woman she’d had her heart broken by Gerard Ravenshead. But now Gerard is back in her life, and this time...
| Автор | Louise Allen |
A dramatic novel of passion, politics and betrayal from the author of The Other Boleyn Girl.They can fear me, and they can hate me. They can even deny me. But they cannot kill me.1568. The Virgin Queen Elizabeth I has ruled England for ten years, but refuses to name a successor, despite the rival claims that threaten her kingdom.Bess of Hardwick, the new Countess of Shrewsbury, has secured her future with her fourth marriage to George Talbot. Ambitious and shrewd, Bess anticipates royal favour...
| Автор | Philippa Gregory |
Twelve addictive – and truly scandalous – Regency stories from your favourite Mills & Boon Historical authors!Featuring:• The Truth About Lady Felkirk by Christine Merrill• A Ring from a Marquess by Christine Merrill• An Unsuitable Duchess by Laurie Benson• An Uncommon Duke by Laurie Benson• Return of Scandal’s Son by Janice Preston• Saved by Scandal's Heir by Janice Preston• Lord Laughraine's Summer Promise by Elizabeth Beacon• Redemption of the Rake by Elizabeth Beacon• The...
| Автор | Marguerite Kaye |
Twelve addictive and scandalous Regency stories from your favourite Mills & Boon Historical authors!Featuring:• Lord Havelock’s List by Annie Burrows• Portrait of a Scandal by Annie Burrows• His Unusual Governess by Anne Herries• Claiming the Chaperon’s Heart by Anne Herries• Marriage Made in Rebellion by Sophia James• Marriage Made in Hope by Sophia James• Rake Most Likely To Seduce by Bronwyn Scott• Rake Most Likely To Sin by Bronwyn Scott• A Debt Paid in Marriage by Georgie Lee• A Too...
| Автор | Louise Allen |
The powerful new timeslip novel from the worldwide bestselling author of Lady in Hay, in which the fate of a young woman becomes entwined with the extraordinary history of a Celtic princess.When Jess is attacked by someone she once trusted, she flees to her sister’s house in the Welsh borders to recuperate. There, she is disturbed by the cries of a mysterious child.Two thousand years before, the same valley is the site of a great battle between Caratacus, king of the Brtitish tribes, and the...
| Автор | Barbara Erskine |
12 Regency society stories that will sweep you off your feet! With seduction, deception, proposals, mischief, innocence, temptation and revenge – these wicked heroes will leave you wanting more!Enchanted in Regency Society Contains Wicked Rake, Defiant Mistress & The Gamekeeper’s Lady by Ann LethbridgeHeiress in Regency Society Contains The Defiant Debutante & From Governess to Society Bride by Helen DicksonPrejudice in Regency Society Contains An Impulsive Debutante & A Question of...
| Автор | Хелен Диксон |
‘To say that Atkinson can tell a story is like saying Sinatra can sing … A powerful new voice has been added to the dialogue about [America’s] origins as a people and a nation. It is difficult to imagine any reader putting this beguiling book down without a smile and a tear.’ New York TimesIn June 1773, King George III attended a grand celebration of his reign over the greatest, richest empire since ancient Rome. Less than two years later, Britain’s bright future turned dark: after a series of...
| Автор | Rick Atkinson |
Hong Kong is in turmoil, with a new generation of young and politically active citizens shaking the regime. From the Umbrella Movement in 2014 to the defeat of the Extradition Bill and beyond, the protestors' demands have become more radical, and their actions more drastic. Their bravery emboldened the labor movement and launched the first successful political strike in half a century, followed by the broadening of the democratic movement as a whole. The book also sets the new protest...
| Автор | Au Loong-Yu |
A comprehensive yet concise introduction to Western Civilization, designed to interest and engage contemporary students Western Civilization: A Brief History is a concise one-volume survey that covers the subject’s ancient origins through to the early 21st century. Stressing social and intellectual history, rather than merely listing names and dates, this stimulating resource offers a more consistent and reader-friendly narrative than traditional textbooks. The author, with 40 years’...
| Автор | Paul R. Waibel |
Hawaii, 7th December 1941, shortly before 8 in the morning: Japanese torpedo bombers launch a surprise attack on the US Pacific fleet anchored in Pearl Harbor. The devastating attack claims the lives of over 2,400 American soldiers, sinks or damages 18 ships and destroys nearly 350 aircraft. The US Congress declares war on Japan the following day. <br /><br />In this vivid and lively book, Takuma Melber breathes new life into the dramatic events that unfolded before, during and after...
| Автор | Takuma Melber |
As one of the heroes of the 1917 February Revolution and then Prime Minister at the head of the Provisional Government, Alexander Kerensky was passionately, even fanatically, lauded as a leader during his brief political reign. Symbolic artefacts – sculptures, badges and medals – featuring his likeness abounded. Streets were renamed after him, his speeches were quoted on gravestones and literary odes dedicated to him proliferated in the major press. But, by October, Kerensky had been...
| Автор | Boris Kolonitskii |
“Una original novela histórica que afronta con maestría, lingüística y estilística, las intrincadas vicisitudes de la Corte francesa. Con extrema credibilidad cobran vida las dinámicas de palacio sin que nada sea omitido u otorgado a la casualidad. Una escritura coherente y adaptada al contexto de la narración acompaña al lector, de manera apasionante y nunca aburrida, gracias al dinamismo y al ritmo apremiante conferidos por los diálogos, en un placentero recorrido de experiencias. Intrigas,...
| Автор | Piko Cordis |
Hannibal debe transportar sesenta elefantes de guerra desde Cartago en el norte de África, a través del Mar Medio hasta Iberia. Tiene que entrenar a su gente para lograr esta difícil tarea. La primera parte de este proyecto es cargar un elefante en un barco y navegar hacia el este en el viaje de dieciocho días. Ha elegido su elefante más grande, Obolus, para usar en el entrenamiento de sus hombres. Durante la carga del animal en el barco, Obolus mató a su antiguo cuidador. La niña, Liada, es la...
| Автор | Charley Brindley |
Eine Liebe, wie sie nur im Märchen vorgesehen ist … Lady Delilah Everly hat nicht das zauberhafte Leben geführt, wie es viele dachten. Böse beschrieb nicht einmal annähernd ihre Mutter oder wie sie diejenigen behandelte, die sie eigentlich lieben sollte. Es erschwerte es Delilah zu lieben und sie lernte früh sich auf sich selbst zu verlassen und begann Fähigkeiten zu erlangen, die notwendig waren, um auf sich selbst gestellt zu überleben. Marrok Palmer, der Duke of Wolfton, kann nicht...
| Автор | Dawn Brower |
A vibrant thriller of adventure, suspense and mystery set in the last quarter of the XIX century and the First World War. A prominent archaeologist disappears under strange circumstances during the First World War as armies battle an endless front engulfed in bloody battles and enormous hardships that wreak havoc on both sides. At the end of the war, a shrewd journalist intrigued by the surprising disappearance of the archaeologist will undertake a complex investigation, which will take him to...
| Автор | Robert Blake |
Un mini ebook promocional que anima el lector a comprar la Historia de los Longobardos y la Historia Langobardorum. El mini ebook está compuesto por un breve prólogo, el texto en latín y el texto traducido que incluye imágenes, mapas y notas a pie de página. La cantidad de texto a traducir es de 4/5 carpetas. El precio a la venta por lo general es de 1 euro, pero a menudo se encuentra con descuento. El objetivo del libro es promocionar la historia de los longobardos, la cual incluye el mismo...
| Автор | Rey Rotario |
Año 2017: la joven estudiosa Lucia Balleani, está ordenando y clasificando los textos de la biblioteca de la fundación Hoenstaufen mientras trabaja en el antiguo palacio que había sido la residencia de la noble familia Baldeschi – Balleani, de la que es una descendiente directa. Una serie de visiones ligadas a lo que le había ocurrido a su homónima Lucia Baldeschi, llevará al lector a descubrir junto a ella una oscura historia ocurrida en el mismo lugar 500 años antes. La joven Lucia Baldeschi...
| Автор | Stefano Vignaroli |
Hannibal must transport sixty war elephants from Carthage in North Africa, across the Middle Sea to Iberia. He has to train his people to accomplish this difficult task. The first part of this project is to load one elephant on a ship and sail to the east on the eighteen-day voyage. He has chosen his largest elephant, Obolus, to use in the training of his men. During the loading the animal onto a ship, Obolus killed his longtime handler. The girl, Liada, is the only other person who can control...
| Автор | Charley Brindley |