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Forty-year-old Alwyn Egremont seduces Alice, an 18-year-old nursery governess, in his brother's employ.Scared he will lose his inheritance for doing so, Alwyn denies the affair and abandons her and their unborn daughter, Nuttie.When the supposedly dead Alwyn Egremont appears on Alice’s doorstep some 17 years later, Nuttie’s life is changed forever.Taken from her childhood home, she must adapt to a new life. But can Nuttie overcome her mother’s blind devotion to a destructive Alwyn and her own resentment of her absent father?‘Nuttie’s Father’ (1885) is a romantic novel that will delight any reader interested in Victorian literature.Charlotte Mary Yonge (1823 - 1901) was a prolific and popular English novelist, biographer, editor, historian, essayist, and journalist. She is most famous for her novels which include ‘Heartsease’, ‘The Daisy Chain’, ‘The Young Stepmother’, and the commercially successful ‘The Heir of Redclyffe’ (1853).Yonge was also a founder and editor for forty years of ‘The Monthly Packet’ magazine, while her book, ‘History of Christian Names’, is considered to be the first serious attempt at recording the subject. Profits from her books were often donated to charitable causes.

Written by the English author Charlotte Mary Yonge, ‘The Caged Lion’ (1870) tells the story of King James I of Scotland - the caged lion of the title - who has been a prisoner in England since childhood.It’s 1421, Scotland is in chaos, and Malcolm Stewart is desperate to protect his sister and tenants. He enters service as a royal kinsman to James I and sets out on a journey that will see him fight for his King, his country, and for love.‘The Caged Lion’ is an ideal read for those new to Yonge's authorship.Charlotte Mary Yonge (1823 - 1901) was a prolific and popular English novelist, biographer, editor, historian, essayist, and journalist. She is most famous for her novels which include ‘Heartsease’, ‘The Daisy Chain’, ‘The Young Stepmother’, and the commercially successful ‘The Heir of Redclyffe’ (1853).Yonge was also a founder and editor for forty years of ‘The Monthly Packet’ magazine, while her book, ‘History of Christian Names’, is considered to be the first serious attempt at recording the subject. Profits from her books were often donated to charitable causes.

The bed-ridden widow Julia Charnock Poynsett lives at home with her two youngest sons, but soon her three eldest children, who left home to get married, will return with their wives for the very first time.Raymond, an MP and heir to his mother's fortune, has married his second cousin, while Julius is the new rector of the parish. The third son, Miles, has sent his wife Anne back ahead of him while he completes his tour of duty.Living under the same roof as their crippled mother, the sons begin to learn a lot about their new wives.‘The Three Brides’ is a family drama full of romance, betrayal, and greed, perfect for fans of the Brontë sisters.Charlotte Mary Yonge (1823 - 1901) was a prolific and popular English novelist, biographer, editor, historian, essayist, and journalist. She is most famous for her novels which include ‘Heartsease’, ‘The Daisy Chain’, ‘The Young Stepmother’, and the commercially successful ‘The Heir of Redclyffe’ (1853).Yonge was also a founder and editor for forty years of ‘The Monthly Packet’ magazine, while her book, ‘History of Christian Names’, is considered to be the first serious attempt at recording the subject. Profits from her books were often donated to charitable causes.

'She's a queen of words' - Caitlin Moran'It was the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring... except a clot of blood, creeping up from Ted's leg to his brain, to kill him as he slept...'Recently widowed Philly keeps dreaming of her dead husband Ted – strange dreams of a paranormal alternate reality: why is her new husband Robbie so interested in them? He works for a mysterious genetic research company called Portal Inc.But what exactly is Robbie's job? Did he seduce Philly by feeding her experimental new drugs? Was Ted's death intended? Such suspicions make Philly doubt her own sanity – yet something about her new marriage doesn't quite ring true...Witty, unnerving and surreal, this is Fay Weldon at her best.

A city united in grief. A journalist ready to kill to keep his secrets. A copper capable of darker deeds than murderers. An unworldly detective fighting to save an innocent man.Newly appointed DS McAvoy is an outsider to his new force and must confront his darkest fears, while hunting a killer that nobody else believes in. In a landscape at once tender and brutal, McAvoy must tread the path between the darkness and the light, before facing an enemy who will brand him for life.Reviewers on David Mark: 'Dark, compelling crime writing of the highest order' Daily Mail'Brilliantly written – a cracking story' Richard Madeley, Richard and Judy Book Club 'Truly exhilarating and inventive. Mark is a wonderfully descriptive writer' Peter James 'Exceptional... Mark is writing at the top of his game' Publishers WeeklyDavid Mark spent more than fifteen years as a journalist, including seven years as a crime reporter with the "Yorkshire Post". His writing is heavily influenced by the court cases he covered: the defeatist and jaded police officers; the competent and incompetent investigators; the inertia of the justice system and the sheer raw grief of those touched by savagery and tragedy. He is the author of the "Sunday Times" bestselling "DS McAvoy" series, historical novels, and psychological suspense thrillers, also writing under the name D.M. Mark

If you go into the woods, you're in for a dark surprise.Thirty years ago, three girls followed a stranger into the woods. Only two returned. The surviving pair have never been able to remember what happened or what the fate of the third girl was. Local rumours talk of hippies and drugs and mystic rituals, but no one has learned the truth.This story is just what Rowan Blake needs. He's in debt, his journalistic career is in tatters – as well as his damaged body – and he's retreated to the Lake District to write. Yet even Rowan isn't prepared for the evil he is about to unearth, for the secrets that have been buried in that wood for far too long...Praise for David Mark:'Dark, compelling crime writing of the highest order' DAILY MAIL'Truly exhilarating and inventive. Mark is a wonderfully descriptive writer' PETER JAMES'To call Mark's novels police procedurals is like calling the Mona Lisa a pretty painting. Beautifully crafted, filled with flashbacks, horror, angst, and chilling detail' KIRKUS REVIEWSDavid Mark spent more than fifteen years as a journalist, including seven years as a crime reporter with the "Yorkshire Post". His writing is heavily influenced by the court cases he covered: the defeatist and jaded police officers; the competent and incompetent investigators; the inertia of the justice system and the sheer raw grief of those touched by savagery and tragedy. He is the author of the "Sunday Times" bestselling "DS McAvoy" series, historical novels, and psychological suspense thrillers, also writing under the name D.M. Mark.

When Adele's brother, Peter, gets banged up for GBH, she reluctantly agrees to run his nightclub, The Golden Bell. Strong opposition from Peter's thuggish number two, Glynn, who isn't best pleased about answering to a woman, isn't the only challenge she faces.The Manchester club scene of the 1990s is a dangerous place, at the mercy of illicit protection rackets and rampaging gangs, and, despite Adele's efforts to keep everything legal, the club is beginning to feel like a poisoned chalice. Meanwhile, Glynn is playing his own ruthless game, and when a savage gang attack has devastating consequences, Adele is ready to walk away.But Peter has always stood by her, and she owes him big time. Besides, where else would an ex-con find work? And someone has to protect her brother's empire from his enemies. Right now, Adele knows she is the only one that Peter can trust, but the stakes may soon get too high...This gritty gangster novel is perfect for fans of ´Peaky Blinders´.

Jessica Clavering elst upp í skugganum af falli fjölskyldunnar; ættaróðalinu og lífsstílnum sem forfaðir hennar tapaði í hendur ókunnugra. En hún sér leið til að gifta sig til fjár með hinum auðuga Joss Madden. Joss er heltekinn af ópalnum Green Flash, sem er að finna í ástralskri námu og því þurfa hjónin að ferðast alla leið að eyðimörkum Ástralíu. Yfir ópalnum hvílir hins vegar bölvun og það er í Ástralíu sem Jessica þarf að horfast í augu við fortíð fjölskyldu sinnar. Og hvað með Joss? Var þetta skynsemisbrúðkaup? Eða var það kannski ást?idden /title /head body center h1 403 Forbidden /h1 /center /body /htmlVictoria 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.

Den franske og engelske poesi hører til blandt den ypperste i verden. Den har taget det ene tigerspring efter det andet, som har givet genlyd i poesien hos digtere rundt om i Europa såvel som i USA. Christian Rimestad fortæller i bogen her om de største engelske og franske digtere fra 1450 og frem til 1900 og præsenterer os for blandt andre Charles Baudelaire, Alfred de Musset, Lord Byron og Percy Bysshe Shelley.Bogen udkom første gang i 1930.Christian Rimestad (1878-1943) var en dansk forfatter, digter, oversætter og litteraturkritikker. Han debuterede som digter i 1905 med digtsamlingen "Aftnerne" og skrev foruden flere digtsamlinger en lang række bøger om litteraturhistorie. Christian Rimestad modtog både Otto Benzons Forfatterlegat og Drachmannlegatet.

´There is a fish on the sand; I see it clearly. But it is not on its side, lying still. It is partly upright. It moves. I can see its gills, off the ground and wide open. It looks as though it’s standing up.´A few decades into the twenty-first century, in their permanently flooded garden in Cornwall, Cathy and her wife Ephie give up on their vegetable patch and plant a rice paddy instead.Thousands of miles away, ex-pat Margaret is struggling to adjust to life in Kuala Lumpur, now a coastal city. In New Zealand, two teenagers marvel at the extreme storms hitting their island.But they are not the only ones adapting to the changing climate. The starfish on Cathy’s kitchen window are just the start. As more and more sea creatures leave the oceans and invade the land, the new normal becomes increasingly hard to accept.What people are saying about ´The Fish´:"Joanne Stubbs is a brilliant storyteller. Courageous, confident and intelligent, she explores the horrors of a fading planet in denial of its own guilt. Important and unputdownable." — Fay Weldon"An impressive debut: beautifully written, immersive, prophetic, terrifying and wonderful. I could not put it down!" — Melanie Golding, author of ´The Replacement´"The Fish is a finely tuned, subliminal commentary on how good we are at ignoring the damage we inflict on our precious earth. The writing is slick, the world is bizarre, and the impending doom is palpable. Brilliant, clever, and important." — Karla Neblett, author of ´King of Rabbits´

He helped you move on... Until you discovered what he did.Louisa Adams has done her best to hold herself together in the years since she lost her husband in a car accident. But each morning she wakes up alone is more painful than the last. She hopes moving into the crumbling seaside guest house her daughter just bought in Devon will help put what’s left of her broken family back together...There, Louisa is offered a final chance to save her career by writing an article on a local sand artist, Isaac. Except, when he turns to greet her – tall, handsome and weather-worn – something about him feels disturbingly familiar. Why, when he looks into her eyes, does she feel like he knows exactly who she is and everything she’s been through?As they explore the rugged coastline’s hidden coves together – living and laughing like she never thought she would again – Louisa is fascinated by this man who creates beautiful sculptures on the shoreline, but deep down she knows he’s keeping a secret from her. The discovery of a charcoal scribble in one of his sketchbooks linking him to the death of her husband, confirms her deepest fear. Is she ready for what he will tell her, and will letting him in rip her family and her heart apart all over again?A heartbreaking, page-turning and completely unforgettable family drama you will read in one sitting. Perfect for anyone who loves Amanda Prowse, Kerry Fisher and Jodi Picoult.Everyone is talking about "After the Crash":‘Absolutely fantastic... a beautiful, addictive and heartwarming book that will stay with you for a long time.’ Book Worm 86‘So emotionally intense that at times you are gripping the sides of your comfy chair... will also pull at your heartstrings... one powerful book that needs to be put on your must-read list... filled with emotional rollercoasters... My heart was pounding fast!’ Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews, 5 stars

'A rollicking romantic read!' Phillipa AshleyEscape to the frost-sparkling Yorkshire Dales for some festive fun under the mistletoe!It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas for costume shop owner Becky Finn. Leaving London to move back home to the twinkly rural village of Egglethwaite, she plans to build a new life for herself with fiancé, Cole.Keen to raise funds for the struggling village hall she loved as a child, Becky finds herself at the head of a colourful group aiming to revive the Egglethwaite Christmas pantomime. But when that festive feeling sets in, she discovers there's more to panto than innuendo and slapped thighs.Falling in love was not in the script! But as opening night grows closer, she starts to wonder if the panto will ever make it to the stage and, with handsome co-star Marcuson the scene, if she has chosen her right leading man

Life in the beautiful Cotswolds village of Treweham could never be described as boring, but the arrival of a documentary film crew means that things are even busier than normal.For the ever-so dashing Lord of the Manor Tobias Cavendish-Blake and his new wife Megan, it's a great advertising opportunity as they've recently opened up their home, Treweham Hall, to the public. And for the chef at the local pub The Templar, Finula, the arrival of the brooding director Marcus Devlin, means her love life is looking up. Whilst at the racing stables, jockey and trainer Dylan Delaney is hoping the exposure will help him find new owners and horses for him and his partner Flora to train.But there is more to Marcus Devlin than meets the eye, and he has very personal reasons for heading to the Cotswolds. And once his plans become clear, life in Treweham may never be the same again.'I couldn't put this book down and was gripped from the very first page! I was so engulfed in the characters and life in Treweham, that I actually felt a little lost when I had finished it'

Hamilton Tregethner stendur hryggbrotinn og þunglyndur á lestarstöð. Í einum klefanum rekst hann á undurfagra unga konu, og á við hana undarleg orðaskipti. Hún telur hann vera Alexis bróður sinn, sem hann þekkir engin deili á. Við þetta hefst óvænt atburðarrás með ófyrirséðum afleiðingum.Verkið er margrómað og þykir hafa töluvert menningarlegt gildi og varpa ljósi á siðmenninguna eins og hún hefur mótast fram til dagsins í dag.Arthur W. Marchmont (1852-1923) var enskur skáldsagnahöfundur og blaðamaður. Hann gaf út nokkurn fjölda skáldsagna sem gjarnan tókust á við hverfulleika mannlegs eðlis. Auk þess starfaði hann sem blaðamaður og ritstjóri í London.

Gemma is about to risk it all for the man she loves. Will she survive entering into a life of crime? Gemma has always been there for Nathan. He's the love of her life and she made a commitment to him, one she'd never consider breaking... until smooth-talking gangster Alfie Watson comes into their lives and changes everything.Alfie doesn't care about true love – he wants Gemma, and the gangster always gets what he wants. When Nathan ends up owing him money, Alfie gets payback by recruiting Gemma to carry out a jewelry heist. To everyone's surprise, she's a natural. Until Alfie forgives Nathan's debt, she has no choice but to accompany the gangster on more and more daring heists – even though one slip-up could cost her everything.Nathan might have fallen under Alfie's spell, but it doesn't take long for him to realize that he needs to save Gemma from his own mistakes if their marriage is to have any chance of surviving. But when that means taking on the East End's most notorious gangster at his own game, will he find himself up to the challenge?Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Emma Tallon and Jessie Keane.

Alfie doesn't forget... and he certainly doesn't forgive. Can Nathan and Gemma's marriage survive the mob boss's return?Nathan has tried to be a changed man for Gemma after they escaped gangster Alfie's clutches, but it doesn't take long for him to give into temptation... and now Alfie's back to get what's his.Alfie doesn't like losing. The gangster has been biding his time ever since Nathan and Gemma escaped his clutches, but he's determined to collect his debt now. It helps that he knows about Gemma's big secret...Gemma's been hiding something life-changing from her husband while they've been on the run. But now Alfie's back in town, her lies could cost her Nathan... and her son.Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Emma Tallon, and Jessie Keane.

It is not advisable to become instant best friends with a mysterious man you have just met at a railway station - particularly if he has "immense, sunken and widely luminous eyes".The narrator of H.P. Lovecraft's 'Hypnos', a sculptor, went from 0-60 in a few seconds, and soon he was touching and sculpting his new friend every day.Creepy? It is just the beginning, as the narrator looks into the luminous eyes and embarks on drug-fueled trips around other worlds.What they see terrifies them, and they vow to avoid sleep. But sleep inevitably comes, with frightening consequences for them both.´Hypnos´ will delight fans of H.P. Lovecraft or anyone looking for a short and scary read!Howard Phillips (H.P.) Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American author famed for his horror and fantasy fiction.Born in Rhode Island, he became a pioneer of ‘cosmic horror’, conjuring up the lore of supernatural creatures who exist beyond our understanding. His best-known stories include "The Call of Cthulhu", "At the Mountains of Madness" and "The Colour Out of Space".While he was a mainstay of pulp magazines, Lovecraft never achieved wider literary recognition in his lifetime. But his posthumous influence has been profound. It can be found in everything from the fiction of Stephen King and Neil Gaiman to the HBO series "Lovecraft Country".

One of the earliest works of feminist philosophy, ‘A Vindication of the Rights of Woman’ argues that women should receive a rational education.A response to the educational and political theorists of the 18th century at the time, Wollstonecraft’s essay invites readers today to peak behind the scenes at the early fight for rights for women.Whilst the term ‘feminist’ did not emerge until years after the publication – and death of Wollstonecraft - ‘A Vindication’ remains today an influential step in the advocacy for women’s education and equal social status.A must-read for fans of Helena Bonham Carter and Carey Mulligan in Netflix’s acclaimed ‘Suffragette’ film.The founding feminist philosopher, Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-1797) was an English writer, philosopher, and advocate of women’s rights. Whilst her unconventional relationships attracted more attention that her writing at the time, Wollstonecraft is best known for ‘A Vindication of the Rights of Women’; a ground-breaking work arguing that women are not naturally inferior to men.Despite her posthumously published ‘Memoir’ overshadowing her writing career for almost a century, Wollstonecraft remains today an influential figure in the advocacy for women’s rights following the feminist movement at the turn of the 20th century. She died giving birth to her second daughter, Mary Shelly, the accomplished author of ‘Frankenstein’.

Having just endured the death of his son during the First World War, Delapore moves from the US to his ancestral property, Exham Priory, in England, seeking space and peace to mourn his loss.He begins to restore the estate - despite dire warnings from locals - and hears rats scurrying behind the walls. Joined by academics, he investigates - and discovers a truly spine-chilling family secret.His ancestors had an underground city populated by prisoners, some walking on all fours, who were kept to feed their desire for human flesh!As the sound of the scurrying rats grows to a cacophony in his ears, Delapore is seized by madness and the uncontrollable urge to feast on flesh.Fans of James Herbert's 'Rats' trilogy, 'The Rats', 'Lair', and 'Domain', will get a similar shiver from 'The Rats in the Walls'. There is also a taste of Bram Stoker's 'Dracula'.Howard Phillips (H.P.) Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American author famed for his horror and fantasy fiction.Born in Rhode Island, he became a pioneer of ‘cosmic horror’, conjuring up the lore of supernatural creatures who exist beyond our understanding. His best-known stories include "The Call of Cthulhu", "At the Mountains of Madness" and "The Colour Out of Space".While he was a mainstay of pulp magazines, Lovecraft never achieved wider literary recognition in his lifetime. But his posthumous influence has been profound. It can be found in everything from the fiction of Stephen King and Neil Gaiman to the HBO series "Lovecraft Country".

Two sisters - two contrasting love affairs.Gudrun Brangwen, an artist, becomes deeply involved in a destructive entanglement with the industrialist Gerald Crich.Ursula, a schoolteacher, embarks upon a happy relationship with alienated intellectual Rupert Birkin.After a double tragedy for Gerald, the four head to the Austrian Alps for a holiday. There, the two men are confronted by feelings they have for each other, while Gudrun begins an intense friendship with an artist from Dresden.Enraged, Gerald takes drastic action that will have lifelong consequences for them all.The book was made into a movie, also called 'Women in Love', in 1969, starring Alan Bates, Oliver Reed, and Glenda Jackson.This turbulent tale of love and loss is perfect for fans of E. M. Forster's 'A Room with a View' and the work of Elizabeth Gaskell.David Herbert Lawrence (1885-1930) was an English author and poet. His books focused on the negative effects of industrialisation and modernity.However, he is best known for the controversy that surrounded his leading novels, which contained explicit descriptions of sex and sexuality.His novels include 'Sons and Lovers', 'The Rainbow', 'Women in Love' and 'Lady Chatterley's Lover'.When 'Lady Chatterley's Lover' was first published in full in 1960, long after Lawrence's death, the publisher Penguin was prosecuted under the 1959 Obscene Publications Act. The "not guilty" verdict resulted in greater freedom for writers and publishers.

A forlorn English diplomat. A forgotten yet legitimate daughter. A stuffy society intent on keeping outsiders out. Steeped in the new wave of romanticism in the late 18th century, ‘Evelina’ tells the beloved story of a young lady’s entrance into the world.Evelina must learn to navigate the layers of 18th-century England. And although she has all the desirable traits of a young woman, being cast a ‘nobody’ by Mr. Lovel is sure to tarnish her shine. A marriage is required of her. And fast. Can she secure a suitable bachelor?During a time when society was less than kind to the wants of women, Frances Burney’s ‘Evelina’ remains a much-loved eighteenth-century novel. Sweeping readers off their feet for nearly 200 years, ‘Evelina’ is ideal for fans of Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton’ and Keira Knightly’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’.Frances Burney (1752-1840) was an English satirical novelist, diarist and playwright. Her work spans the hugely popular ‘Evelina’ and ‘Camilla’, both which remain much loved eighteenth-century classics today.Mistress of the robes to Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, George III’s Queen, Burney married a French exile, leaving her stranded in France for much of her career. She is thought to have foreshadowed the likes of Jane Austen and William Makepeace Thickery.

På sin 11-års fødselsdag begynder Will Stanton at opleve sære ting, og snart opdager han, at han er en del af en gammel gruppe af magiske mennesker, der kaldes De Gamle, og som vogter og kæmper for Lyset. Udover det bæltespænde han har fået i fødselsdagsgave, må Will nu finde yderligere fire magiske genstande, der kan hjælpe med at slå Mørket tilbage.”Den sorte rytter” er andet bind i Susan Coopers fantasyserie ”The Dark is Rising”. Bogen udkom første gang på dansk i 1984.Lyset og Mørket Fantasyserien ”The Dark is Rising”, der handler om kampen mellem det gode og det onde, kaldet Lyset og Mørket, består af fem bøger, der på dansk har titlerne ”Det gyldne bæger”, ”Den sorte rytter”, ”Den grønne heks”, ”Den grå konge” og ”Det gyldne sværd”.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 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.