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De tre søskende Simon, Jane og Barney vender tilbage til Cornwall for at holde sommerferie sammen med deres onkel Merriman. Det gyldne bæger, som de fandt i en klippehule året før, er blevet stjålet fra det museum, hvor det blev anbragt. Nu må børnene, med hjælp fra Will, som vi mødte i ”Den sorte rytter”, forsøge at finde det igen.”Den grønne heks” er tredje bind i Susan Coopers fantasyserie ”The Dark is Rising”. Bogen udkom første gang på dansk i 1985.Susan Cooper (f. 1935) er en engelsk forfatter. Hun er især kendt for sine moderne fantasyromaner for børn og unge – blandt andet fembindsserien ”The Dark is Rising”, der også er oversat til dansk.

De tre søskende Simon, Jane og Barney møder for første gang Will, der sammen med deres onkel Merriman er en af De Gamle. Will har samlet de magiske genstande, der skal bekæmpe Mørket, og han og den jævnaldrende Bran har vækket De Sovende. Nu skal Lysets gyldne sværd erobres, så de kan drive Mørket på flugt.”Det gyldne sværd” er femte og sidste bind i Susan Coopers fantasyserie ”The Dark is Rising”. Bogen udkom første gang på dansk i 1987.Susan Cooper (f. 1935) er en engelsk forfatter. Hun er især kendt for sine moderne fantasyromaner for børn og unge – blandt andet fembindsserien ”The Dark is Rising”, der også er oversat til dansk.

Will er rejst til Wales for at komme sig oven på en alvorlig sygdom. Her møder han den jævnaldrende Bran, og de to drenge må nu arbejde sammen om at finde den gyldne harpe, der kan vække De Sovende, der skal spille en afgørende rolle i det endelige opgør mellem Lyset og Mørket.”Den grå konge” er fjerde bind i Susan Coopers fantasyserie ”The Dark is Rising”. Bogen udkom første gang på dansk i 1986.Susan Cooper (f. 1935) er en engelsk forfatter. Hun er især kendt for sine moderne fantasyromaner for børn og unge – blandt andet fembindsserien ”The Dark is Rising”, der også er oversat til dansk.

Bude láska krásné Gwendolyn stačit k tomu, aby srdce sira Philipa konečně roztálo?Mladičká Gwendolyn pochází z významné, ale ne příliš bohaté rodiny lorda z Maysfieldu. Její sestra Angela se vdala do Londýna a Gwendolyn je nadšená, když ji může navštívit. Každý den společně vyráží na večírky a slavnosti.Při návštěvě parlamentu se Gwendolyn setká se sirem Philipem Chadleighem a okamžitě upoutá jeho pozornost. Jejich přitažlivost je jen těžko vysvětlitelná, vždyť sir Philip se ženám zásadně vyhýbá. Kdysi totiž tragicky přišel o svoji velkou lásku, indickou tanečnici Nadu.Gwendolyn mu ale ztracenou milou připomíná tolik, že se Philip rozhodne požádat ji o ruku. Dívka s nabídkou souhlasí a postupně se do nešťastného Philipa zamiluje...Barbara Cartlandová (1901–2000) byla anglická spisovatelka převážně historických milostných románů. Pocházela ze slavné britské aristokratické rodiny. Je autorkou více než 700 knih a některé zdroje odhadují počet prodaných výtisků na více než jednu miliardu, je proto řazena mezi nejplodnější a komerčně nejúspěšnější spisovatele 20. století. Její romantické příběhy plné lásky a napětí z prostředí starobylých sídel anglické šlechty si získaly srdce mnoha čtenářů po celém světě.

”Du ser dem virkelig, ønsker dem virkelig, tror virkelig på dem… Og så søsætter du dine mirakelbåde ned ad beddingen, og de sejler ind i dit liv.”15-årige Gnom bliver mobbet af sin storebror, som alle andre ser som den perfekte bror. Gnom er kun 90 centimeter høj, og han kan ikke stille meget op over for sin storebrors grusomheder. Da Gnom bliver venner med en gammel bådebygger, ændrer hans liv sig. Da den gamle dør, testamenterer han Gnom sin båd, ’Mirakelmanden’. Hvad ingen ved er, at Gnom samtidig har arvet bådebyggerens magiske evner, og nu har han pludselig kræfter til at tage kampen op imod sin plageånd.”Mirakelmanden” er en bog om det godes kamp mod det onde og den fysisk stærkes kamp mod den psykisk stærke. Bogen er skrevet til unge fra 11 år og opefter og udkom første gang i 1994.Tim Bowler (f. 1953) er en engelsk forfatter, der har skrevet en lang række anmelderroste bøger til både unge og voksne. Han debuterede i 1994 med ungdomsromanen ”Mirakelmanden” og har sidenhen udgivet et væld af bøger, der er blevet oversat til mange forskellige sprog. Tim Bowler har vundet flere priser for både sine ungdoms- og voksenbøger.

Is your house as safe as you think?Natalie spent most of her childhood feeling afraid. So when she moved into her cosy little flat in St Ives and met her three friendly neighbours, she knew at once it was somewhere she'd feel safe.Before long, Natalie's neighbours have become the family she never had.Kind, motherly Morwenna, serious, reliable Nigel, and sweet, anxious Daniel. They collect each other's mail, water each other's plants, and share each others lives.But as Natalie knows all too well, the people who are closest to you can also be the most dangerous. And this house is not as safe as she thinks...Praise for Sarah Simpson:'Dark and twisty; devious and taut... Will keep you from sleep and in suspense!' -Diane Jeffrey.'I found myself fully hooked right from the start' -Jade Gillan. 'A great debut novel... Will definitely read another by this author!' -Johnna Whetstone, NetGalley.

Despite the arranged marriages of her two sisters ending in misery, the Duke of Cumberworth insists that his beautiful daughter, Lady "Ila" Lavinia marries the rich and aristocratic Marquis of Rakemoore, his most serious rival at Race Meetings.Ila is appalled. Not only is she determined to marry for love, but she hears that the Marquis is only asking for her hand to avoid an arranged marriage to a German Princess. She decides to run away.Fleeing through the woods near her home, Ila witnesses a young boy being dragged away by his spooked pony and heading towards a cliff edge. Rescuing the boy, Ila is knocked unconscious and wakes in a pretty cottage where she is being cared for by the young boy and his handsome uncle.To her surprise, she realises the uncle is her betrothed, the Maquis and she deliberately refuses to give a name. Preferring instead to observe him from her sick bed. For the Marquis, the mystery woman is intriguing, stirring both his curiosity and perhaps even his heart.Perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Georgette Heyer and Jenny Hambly.

A task a day to cure a broken heart.Esmé Peel is approaching thirty with some trepidation, but hope in her heart. If she can just get her long-term boyfriend Andrew to propose, she will have ticked everything off her 'things to do by the time you're 30' list. She didn't reckon on finding another woman's earring in her bed however, and soon she finds herself single, homeless and in need of a new plan.Her best friend Carys gives her the perfect present – The Single Girl's Calendar – which has a different cure for heartbreak every day:Day 1: Look and feel fabulous with a new hair style.Day 2: Step out of your comfort zone and try something new.Day 3: Reconnect with friends and enjoy! Despite thinking it's a bit of a gimmick, Esmé hasn't got any better ideas, so she puts the plan into action. By the end of week one she has four new male housemates, and despite a broken heart she is determined to show Andrew she can do more than survive, she can thrive.Perfect for L. M. Barrett, Lucy Coleman, and Kim Nash.

The forgotten children of London are going missing, apparently being sold by their own families. Can she save them before it's too late...Flora Maguire's life is perfect – a beautiful home in Belgravia teeming with servants, a loving husband, and new baby Arthur to enjoy. But when she is invited to tour St Philomena's Children's Hospital in deprived Southwark, she gets a harsh insight into the darker side of Edwardian London.Shocked by the conditions people are living in, she soon uncovers a scandal with a dark heart – children are going missing from the hospital, apparently sold by their own families, and their fate is too awful to imagine. With the police seemingly unable or unwilling to investigate, Flora teams up with the matron of the hospital, Alice Finch, to try to get to the bottom of it.Soon Flora is immersed in the seedy, dangerous underbelly of criminal London, and time is running out to save the children. Will they get to them in time, or was their fate decided the day they were born poor...

Flora has trodden the path of amateur sleuth before, but with so much at stake, this time it's personal.1905 London is a heady mix of unimaginable wealth and simmering political tensions, and with war looming Flora Maguire wants to keep her family safe.So when her beloved charge Viscount Edward Trent is accused of murder, she's determined not to leave the investigation to the police.Slowly the body of the victim found stabbed on a train bound for Paddington starts giving up its secrets, and Flora and her husband Bunny become mired in a murky world of spies, communists and fraudsters. And with the police more sure than ever that Edward is their murderer, Flora must work fast to keep him safe.Anita Davison's compulsive story-telling, combined with the irresistible mix of historical drama and gripping mystery, makes this unputdownable.Perfect for cosy mystery fans who love the glitz and glamour of "The Gilded Age" and "Downton Abbey".

All work and no love can make for a dull life. But cupid's arrow has a habit of striking when you least expect it...A heartwarming, feel-good romance to curl up with.Perfect for the fans of Marian Keyes and Veronica Henry.Mallory Westerman is the successful proprietor of Le Petit Cadeau, a gift shop extraordinaire in thriving Leeds.Concentrating solely on her business, she has almost given up on finding someone to love. That is until she literally falls into the arms of a handsome, intriguing stranger who becomes her Knight in shining armour. The whirlwind romance that ensues changes her life-path irrevocably. However, the road to true love is never smooth and things don't always turn out how you expect..."A Seaside Escape" is a funny, poignant and beautiful story of love and loss, just like life. Mallory's story is life affirming and bursting with emotion that will have you reaching for the tissues. A very well told story perfect for reading on cold autumn nights by the fire'Adele O'Neill.'This is a story to fall in love with, a triumph of love over loss, hope over heartache and ultimately a tale that will lift your spirits and leave you smiling at the end! Well done Ms Hobman, a great debut!'Faith Hogan

He wasn't always a killer. At first, he just wanted to talk.D.C. Charlie Stafford has an odd case on her hands. And it may be her toughest one yet.A burglar who isn't interested in valuables, the subject of Operation Greystream is a strange but smooth operator. In the dead of the night, gloved and masked, he visits the elderly. He doesn't hurt them and, if they beg, he won't take anything of real value. All he wants is conversation... and they're powerless to refuse him.But then 87-year-old Florence Briarly is found by her friend, cold to the touch and neatly, too neatly, tucked into bed. And Charlie realises this case has taken a sinister, urgent turn. Now this stealthy burglar has had a taste of murder, it's only a matter of time until he craves it again...

Narrated by Hewitt's great friend, journalist Colonel Brett, ‘The Chronicles of Martin Hewitt’ highlights one of the 19th Century's most popular detectives.In these six short stories, written by Arthur Morrison, Hewitt is called in to solve crimes and mysteries that have Scotland Yard scratching its head. From missing gold to a missing memory, Hewitt must use all his sleuthing skills to put the pieces of the various puzzles together.A must for fans of Conan Doyle's ‘Sherlock Holmes,’ and for anyone who likes their mysteries served up with a bit of class.Born in London's East End, Arthur Morrison (1863 – 1945) was a journalist and author. He began work at the age of 16 as an office boy for the London School Boy. Later, he progressed to journalism, first as a clerk for the ‘People’s Palace’ newspaper, and then as an editor for the ‘Evening Globe.’His first published piece was a poem, submitted to ‘Cycling’ magazine. Later, he would serialise many of his major works, such as ‘Tales of Mean Streets’ and ‘Child of the Jago’ in the ‘National Observer’.Morrison's stories are characterised by his unflinching depictions of life in the East End. In addition, he wrote detective stories featuring the lawyer-cum-detective, Martin Hewitt. Hewitt was one of the 19th Century's most popular sleuths, only outshone by Conan Doyle's ‘Sherlock Holmes.’

Early in the morning in Copenhagen a petrol tanker, hijacked by a young girl, is set on fire, melting the high-voltage cables carrying electricity, blacking out Copenhagen and causing total chaos on the roads.The resultant confusion is used by a motorcycle gang who carry out seven bank robberies and escape with the money. The power failure also means that a passenger plane from the Soviet fails to make a stopover at Copenhagen Airport and flies directly to Heathrow, arriving an hour ahead of schedule...Meanwhile, on Heathrow conditions are also chaotic. A threat to bomb Terminal 2 makes it necessary for the police to X-ray passengers' luggage. This could be disastrous for one of the Russians on the place, a diamond courier from the Soviet Almaz concern...In Denmark, the police struggle to clear up the bank robberies without knowing that they are simply a part of the world's biggest diamond theft masterminded by the defectors... A Brilliant Coup indeed!Søren Jakobsen is an award-winning Danish journalist and author. Together with his colleague Jakob Andersen, Søren Jakobsen won the Cavling Prize in 1977 for a series of articles about the Defense Intelligence Service's illegal use of espionage. In 1981 he received the Poe Prize for his crime novel "A Brilliant Coup". In addition to his critically acclaimed detective stories, Søren Jakobsen has published the documentary books "Danish Dynasties" (2007) and "The LEGO Legacy" (2008).

The impetuous and dashing Marquis of Troon is to marry the disreputable Lady Dilys Powick against the advice of his closest friends. In celebration he arranges a steeplechase event full of prizes, but one of the guests suddenly dies from a heart attack. The Marquis is shocked to hear that he has been named in the will as the guardian of the guest’s daughter!Throw in a kidnapping, crime and a dangerous trip to London, and you will be gripped by this story.In her lifetime, British author Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her contemporary and historical romances. A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. It was partying in 1920's London that gave her inspiration for her first book, "Jigsaw", a racy society thriller.After marrying into the McCorquodale family, she began writing romance and holds a Guinness World Record for the most number of books published in one year: 191. Her books have been translated into many different languages, as well as adapted for stage and screen. She is beloved the world over and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

Harriet Westmoreland did not expect to go into labour in the Harvey Nichol's men's underwear department!Nor did she expect that at exactly the moment she does she would set eyes on Alex Hamilton, and mark the start of a year of madness... For her, her family and, at times, it seems most of the West Yorkshire village of Midhope.Giving birth only two months after Harriet, her lifelong best friend Grace has her own craziness to contend with. As both women hurtle down unexpected and very different paths, they flounder in a maelstrom of passion and confusion, perilously clinging on as the chain of events threatens not only their comfortable, ordinary lives but also their very existence...Praise for Julie Houston:'Julie deserves to be up there with all the queens of chick lit' - Alison Cremona.'Reading this long awaited book was like meeting up with old friends' J.M. Jones.'I could not put this book down, it had me laughing out loud, shouting at the characters and crying' Amazon reviewer.Warm, witty and wonderful, the unputdownable bestseller from Julie Houston is perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Milly Johnson, Katie Fforde and Jill Mansell.Julie Houston lives in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire where her novels are set, and her only claims to fame are that she teaches part-time at 'Bridget Jones' author Helen Fielding's old junior school and her neighbour is 'Chocolat' author, Joanne Harris. Julie is married, with two adult children and a ridiculous Cockerpoo called Lincoln. She runs and swims because she's been told it's good for her, but would really prefer a glass of wine, a sun lounger and a jolly good book – preferably with Dev Patel in attendance.

She got her happily ever after. What came next?If she tries very hard, Ami can remember when she used to have a dynamic and exciting career and a husband who she loved more than life itself, and who was equally smitten with her...Now she has two children, a terrifyingly large mortgage, and no idea who she has become – or why she and her husband can't even be in the same room anymore.With life as she knew it in tatters around her, Ami is heartbroken, and in no way pulling off 'consciously uncoupling' like a celeb. But as she begins the exhausting task of balancing work, motherhood and singledom, she starts to wonder. Might she just come out the other side and be... happier?Previously published as 'The Story After Us'. Praise for How Not to Get Divorced: 'A truthful, poignant and ultimately uplifting tale of modern marriage and modern divorce' Fiona Collins, author 'The Year of Being Single'. 'Funny, engaging and poignant, I thoroughly enjoyed this book, found it easy to read and definitely recommend it' Claire Saul 'This is an absolutely fantastic and beautiful read about a woman trying to find her place in society again. I truly loved it' Kim SAs funny as Sophie Kinsella, as poignantly touching as Marian Keyes, Fiona Perrin's hilarious debut is an unmissable story for modern women everywhere.

Life in the spotlight was never going to be easy...Jess's life was turned upside down when her blog went viral.Now, with hundreds of thousands of followers, Jess is now navigating the trials and tribulations of a world online.Being a mummy blogger was originally an escape, but now it seems to be turning into a career. And after one wrong post on her social media channels, Jess discovers that life in the spotlight isn't always peachy.With a new baby on the way, the possibility of starring in a reality TV show and a husband who's struggling with his wife's new-found fame, Jess has a lot going on.Jess needs to decide whether this is everything she wanted it to be or whether this is all a bit too much for her? Can Jess persevere against the haters, rise up above the pettiness and find the perfect balance of life in the real world and life online?Perfect for fans of Suzy K Quinn, Fiona Gibson and Gill Simms.

To an outsider, Cassandra Shaw's life looks perfect. She lives in a beautiful, luxurious house in the English countryside, with a handsome, wealthy boyfriend who insists she needn't do a day's work in her life. But Cassie knows that something is not right.Her boyfriend has grown colder, treating her more like a housekeeper than a future wife. And her time feels empty and purposeless.Cassandra has always been riddled with insecurities and self-doubt, but, just for once, she decides to take a chance on a new beginning. She answers an advert for a live-in nanny, dogwalker, cook and all-round 'Superhuman' for a family living in a rambling manor house on the rugged North Cornish coast. The work is hard and tiring, but Cassie has never felt so fulfilled.As Cassie learns to connect with the natural beauty unfolding around her, Cornwall starts to offer up its secrets. Soon, Cassie starts wondering if she was drawn to this isolated part of the coast for a reason. Why was she guided to Foxcombe Manor? What are the flashes of light she sees in the valley? Is it her imagination or does someone brush past her? And who is the mysterious man living deep in the woods?A beautiful romance with a hint of ghostliness, Beneath Cornish Skies is for anyone who has ever longed to start their lives again.Reviews for Beneath Cornish Skies:'A wonderful story of finding love, freedom and oneself with a little help from friends, ancient magic and spirits in the landscape. Uplifting, romantic and perfect for anyone who loves Cornwall!' Christina Courtenay, author of Echoes of the Runes'A beautiful story of love and self-discovery. Evocative, haunting and magical' Nicola Cornick, author of The Forgotten Sister'An absorbing tale of romance and deceit, layered with supernatural magic and impressively researched historical fact' Carol Lovekin, author of Wild Spinning Girls

Die Dämonenland-Reihe vereint Peter Dubinas schauerlichste und spannendste Geschichten. Von der Inquisition im Italien der Renaissance, über geheimnisvolle britische Schlösser mit verschlossenen Gruften bis hin zu den nächtlichen Straßen der Metropole New York - Dubina jagt Schauer über die Rücken seiner Leser, wenn er seine Geister Raum und Zeit durchqueren lässt. Schauerliche Albträume, mörderische Statuen und tödliche Blitze quälen dabei seine Helden. Die Greueltaten der Vergangenheit wirken nach bis in die Schrecken der Gegenwart und die Geister der Hölle geben niemals freilwillig Ruhe...

‘Dans in het maanlicht’ vertelt over hartstocht, verlangen en een verboden liefde in het begin van de vorige eeuw. Robert Bradley, werkzaam op de houtzagerij van zijn oom, is een kwieke jongen, maar staat als arbeider onderaan de sociale ladder. Op een dag ontmoet hij Agnes, de oudste dochter van de voorheen welgestelde familie Thorman. Bij Robert slaat de hartstochtelijke vonk direct over voor de wijze en dappere Agnes. Voorzien zij de grote gevolgen die hun verboden liefde zal veroorzaken?

Czy obłęd może być usprawiedliwieniem dla zbyt porywczych czynów? Czy da się odzyskać utracone zaufanie?Diana, siostra spowinowaconej z rodziną Forsyte’ów Dinny Cherwell, od lat żyje w strachu i niepewności. Jej mąż został co prawda zamknięty w szpitalu psychiatrycznym, ale kobieta wciąż ma w pamięci jego brutalne zachowania. Gdy pewnego dnia, zupełnie niespodziewanie, mężczyzna pojawia się w domu Diany, całe jej otoczenie jest sparaliżowane strachem. Rodzina ucieka się do ostatecznych środków - próbują wyciągnąć z więzienia Huberta, brata Diany, który odsiaduje wyrok za zabójstwo.Pierwsza część "Końca rozdziału" - ostatniej trylogii sagi rodziny Forsyte'ów. Za ten pasjonujący cykl powieściowy o życiu brytyjskiej socjety na przełomie XIX i XX wieku autor został uhonorowany literacką Nagrodą Nobla. W 1967 r. na podstawie cyklu zrealizowano serial, dzięki któremu losy Forsyte'ów śledził cały świat.Idealna lektura dla miłośników nurtu realizmu krytycznego, w stylu pisarstwa Herberta George'a Wellsa oraz "Lalki" Bolesława Prusa.Cykl trzech powieści, za który autor został uhonorowany literacką Nagrodą Nobla. Przełom XIX i XX wieku, Dinna Cherwell należy do wysoko postawionej brytyjskiej rodziny Forsyte'ów. Wraz z siostrą Dianą i bratem Hubertem funkcjonuje w sferach, które są obiektem zazdrości niższych klas społecznych, a także wdzięcznym tematem do plotek. Ostatecznie majątek i wpływowość nie zmieniają ludzkiego charakteru, pozwalają za to działać z większym rozmachem. Na podstawie cyklu w 2002 r. telewizja ITV zrealizowała serial z udziałem Damiana Lewisa, Ruperta Gravesa i Giny McKee.John Galsworthy (1867-1933) - angielski powieściopisarz i dramaturg, najbardziej znany jako twórca arcydzieła "Saga rodu Forsyte'ów", za które w 1932 roku otrzymał literacką Nagrodę Nobla. Cykl przedstawia angielską rodzinę z wyższej klasy w latach 1886-1926. W swoich utworach Galsworthy porusza kwestie społeczne, analizuje złożoność życia rodzinnego i portretuje wyższą klasę średnią. Ostro krytykuje przy tym moralność i ideały wiktoriańskiej Anglii. Do jego innych wybitnych dzieł należą "Z czterech stron wiatru", "Srebrna papierośnica", "We dworze" i "Gra o skórę".

Ósmy dzień zaskakuje czytelnika na każdym kroku! To coś więcej niż kryminał czy powieść sensacyjna. To podróż w czasie i wszechświecie. Jeśli lubisz książki nieoczywiste i cenisz twórczość takich pisarzy jak Umberto Eco czy Dan Brown, czytaj śmiało! Historia rozpoczyna się niepozornie. W trakcie strzelaniny w Londynie policjant Sean McCoy traci swojego partnera. Jednocześnie ktoś włamuje się do biblioteki, mieszczącej się w starym kościele. McCoy rozpoczyna śledztwo, a jednym ze świadków jest antykwariusz Gilbert Hutchens. Tymczasem w małej miejscowości za oceanem ginie Sylvia, ukochana Joego Fincha, żołnierza amerykańskiej armii, który wraca do domu z przyjacielem Patrickiem. Dziwne zawirowania losu sprawiają, że ścieżki czwórki bohaterów przecinają się w zaskakujących okolicznościach. A to dopiero początek podróży nie z tego świata... Paweł Śmieszek to polski pisarz współczesny. Jest absolwentem filologii angielskiej. Z zawodu nauczyciel, pracuje w korporacji. Jako autor zadebiutował powieścią "Ósmy dzień" w 2011 roku. Wydał także cykl powieści "Imperium Głupców".

Trudno pokonać wroga, którego nie sposób zidentyfikować.Paul Lessingham, deputowany do brytyjskiego parlamentu, wiedzie spokojne życie. Wszystko zmienia się jednego wieczoru, gdy niespodzianie przyłapuje w swoim domu Roberta Holta. Ten niepozorny urzędnik próbuje ukraść jego listy, zachowuje się w sposób budzący grozę i nie daje się schwytać. Niebawem w otoczeniu Paula zaczyna dochodzić do kolejnych dziwnych wydarzeń, a znajomi ludzie stają się nieobliczalni. Zaniepokojony bohater przyjmuje pomoc mężczyzny, który zaleca się do jego narzeczonej.W 1919 r. książka została zekranizowana w postaci filmu niemego w reżyserii Alexandra Butlera. Na jej podstawie wystawiano także sztuki teatralne oraz realizowano słuchowiska radiowe.W sam raz dla miłośników horrorów i opowieści grozy, w stylu Edgara Allana Poe.Richard Marsh (1857-1915) - urodzony w Londynie jako Richard Bernard Heldmann, syn kupca. Karierę pisarską rozpoczął w wieku 23 lat jako autor powiadań przygodowych dla chłopców publikowanych w ówczesnych magazynach. Z czasem pisarz stał się współredaktorem czasopisma "Union Jack". Dopuścił się tam jednak fałszowania czeków, za co trafił na 18 miesięcy do więzienia. Po odbyciu kary przybrał pseudonim i wrócił do pisania. Marsh był płodnym autorem opowiadań, ale pisał również obszerne powieści, jak "Dom Tajemnic". Sukces odniósł głównie jako pisarz horrorów, ale tworzył też powieści kryminalne, takie jak "Diamenty Dattchet"

Jane Lindsay hefði aldrei getað ímyndað sér að hún yrði rík. Hvað þá að hún yrði ástfangin af manni sem hún gæti ekki treyst. Jane hafði verið hugfangin af húsi hinna þúsund lampa frá því hún heyrði fyrst af því. Þegar hún er loks komin í húsið, eftir óhamingjusamt ástarsamband og brúðkaup af skynsemisástæðum, er það allt öðruvísi en hún hafði ímyndað sér. Hún upplifir sig óvelkomna, eins og einhver vilji hana feiga. Jane reynir í örvæntingu að komast að því hvað er í gangi, en kemst að því að hún hefur ekki lengur stjórn á atburðarásinni. Atburðarás, þar sem hver hryllilegur atburðurinn gerist á fætur öðrum.Victoria Holt er eitt höfundarnafna Eleanor Alice Burford Hibbert. Hún fæddist í Bretlandi árið 1906 og lést 1993 og ritaði um 200 sögulegar skáldsögur um ævina undir hinum og þessum höfundarnöfnum, allt eftir umfjöllunarefni sagnanna. Meðal annarra höfundarnafna hennar eru Jean Plaidy og Philippa Carr. Verk hennar hafa unnið til verðlauna, verið þýdd á fjölda tungumála og hafa selst í yfir 50 milljón eintökum um allan heim.

Nicholas jest szczęśliwym i beztroskim chłopcem, który wraz z rodziną wiedzie dostatnie życie. Niestety, gdy umiera jego ojciec, bohater musi szybko dorosnąć, by utrzymać najbliższych. Zwraca się o pomoc do wuja Ralfa z Londynu, który załatwia mu posadę w szkole. Nicholas z całą rodziną przeprowadza się do stolicy Anglii i rozpoczyna pracę. Okazuje się jednak, że wuj nie zamierza pomagać swoim krewnym bezinteresownie, a dziewiętnastowieczny system szkolnictwa jest opresyjny nie tylko wobec uczniów, ale również wobec początkującego nauczyciela. Na kanwie książki w 1985 r. powstał australijski film animowany, a w 2002 r. premierę miała jej ekranizacja filmowa z udziałem m.in. Anne Hathaway (oba obrazy nosiły tytuł "Nicholas Nickleby").Charles Dickens (1812-1870) - dziewiętnastowieczny angielski powieściopisarz, najwybitniejszy wówczas przedstawiciel powieści społeczno-obyczajowej. Czuły na niesprawiedliwość społeczną, precyzyjnie opisywał życie uboższych sfer i portretował ekscentryków w konwencji groteski i karykatury. Wywodził się z rodziny, która popadła w nędzę, bardzo wcześnie podjął pracę zarobkową w fabryce pasty do butów, uznanie w środowisku literackim zapewniła mu powieść "Klub Pickwicka".

In the wake of tragedy, two sisters have to piece their family back together again...Grace never thought she'd have to return home to Floral Street. Having spent most of her life building a successful career in London, she's done everything she possibly can to avoid the flower stall that's been in her family for generations. But when tragedy hits, she's got no choice. It's time to face the demons of the past and support her family.Faith has returned home after years travelling the world. The baby of the family, she always struggled to find her place. She thought that her life would be different after a trip across the globe, but as she settles back into life in her childhood room she has to come to terms with the fact her life isn't quite what she expected. And she has no way of getting out of the rut she finds herself in. Faith and Grace have never seen eye-to-eye, always clashing, never forgiving. But they might just find a way to understand one another, to fight their way through their grief and come out stronger. By opening up, they'll discover they aren't so different at all. And family will always be there for you.Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, David Nicholls and Kerry Fisher

1903 London is bustling and glamorous. With troubling secrets simmering and worrying signs of war Flora Maguire must solve a deadly mystery which leads right to the heart of the corridors of power.Flora Maguire has escaped the country to enjoy some time in fashionable Knightsbridge, London. Extravagant shops, exuberant theatres and decadent restaurants mean 1903's London is a thrilling adventure, but there are dark secrets threatening from the continent.When the body of a London socialite, and leading light of the burgeoning women's movement, is found outside The Grenadier public house, Flora can't resist investigating. Mysterious letters are discovered in the victim's belongings, strange links to the foreign office and why do the clues keep coming back to the assassination of a Baltic king?Flora closes in on the killer, it soon becomes clear she is no longer safe in London, but will her husband Bunny be able to get to her before it's too late?What readers are saying about A Knightsbridge Scandal:'Very enjoyable read and perfect for curling up with on a dull winter day''Talk about a story to get lost in - this is it''Careful though, it's hard to put it down once you start!!'

Even the most glamorous stately houses hide secrets and lies from the past...For fans of Downton Abbey and the Gilded Age, with a dose of cosy crime, set against the backdrop of the glorious Cotswolds landscape.Flora Maguire is now happily married to Bunny Harrington and living in Richmond when she receives an alarming telegram informing her of her father's tragic death in a riding accident at Cleeve Abbey.Heartbroken, Flora and Bunny return to her former home, where she was governess to Eddy, Viscount Trent, and her father was butler to Earl Trent.Flora's intention was to bury him next to Lily, her mother, who sadly passed away when Flora was a small child.Mystery surrounds the final resting place of Lily. No-one is willing to talk and, with her father now dead in a suspicious accident, Flora must once again strive alone to uncover hidden family secrets and terrible betrayals.'A satisfying novel to savour''The intricate plot kept me turning the pages until the stunning end''Anita Davison has a wonderful ability to weave an intriguing mystery'

"Når jeg fortæller om min genbos have, må man ikke tro, at jeg med genbo mener den herre, som beboer det hus, der ligger over for mit på vejen. Min rigtige genbo bor på en helt anden vej, men haverne bag vores huse støder op til hinanden, og vi svinger sæbekostene til hinanden i munter morgenhilsen, når vi barberer os i vore ens badeværelser på første sal til havesiden."Henrik V. Ringsted deler ud af sjove anekdoter og observationer fra sin tid i England, hvor man tager havebrug langt mere alvorligt end i Danmark. Han fortæller om sammenholdet mellem haveejerne, de til tider overdrevne hensyn, de tager til deres stokroser og staudebede, samt om den engelske selvhøjtidelighed, der kommer tydeligere til udtryk hos haveejerne end hos nogen anden.Bogen er oprindeligt udgivet i 1949.Henning Vibe Ringsted (1907-1983) var en dansk forfatter og journalist, der er særligt kendt for sit arbejde som krigskorrespondent for dagbladet Politiken i Berlin under anden verdenskrig. Han har skrevet et væld af bøger om europæisk kultur samt erindringer og noveller. Henrik V. Ringsted modtog i 1945 som den første nogensinde Cavlingprisen for sit enestående journalistiske virke.