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It’s Budapest, early 20th century. Oswold is spending the summer at a language school, whilst Imre, a Hungarian calvary officer, is on leave. In the hustle and bustle of a café nestled deep in the city, the two men meet. As their companionship grows in the most unlikely of circumstances, their story is about to carve its own ending...At a time when society was less than kind to the gay community, Edward Prime-Stevenson’s psychological romance weaves a beautifully unexpected tale. Written under the pseudonym of Xavier Mayne, ‘Imre’ marks a turning point in LGBTQ+ literature. The openly gay love story is perfect for fans of ‘Call Me by Your Name’ with of Timothée Chalamet.Edward Prime-Stevenson, pseudonym of Xavier Mayne (1858-1942), was an American writer, journalist and author. Celebrated today as having written the first openly gay novel with a happy ending, his work spans early YA novels such as ‘The White Cockades: An Incident in the "Forty-five"' and ‘Left to Themselves: Being the Ordeal of Philip and Gerald.’ In 1908, Prime-Stevenson published the nonfiction book ‘The Intersexes’; a comprehensive analysis and defence of homosexuality to date. Today, he is remembered as having marked a turning point in English literature and remains an outstanding observer of the early 20th century LGBT scene.

Berlin, 1858. Das Hausmädchen Sophie wird unehrenhaft entlassen und steht vor dem Nichts. Der Sohn der Familie hat sich in Sophie verliebt, doch die Schuld gibt man ihr. Sophie bleibt nur, es ihrer Kindheitsfreundin Bertha gleichzutun und das Geld zum Überleben auf der Straße zu verdienen. Als Bertha und Sophie sich eine der grassierenden Geschlechtskrankheiten einfangen, bringt man sie in die Charité. Statt dort Hilfe zu bekommen, werden die beiden Frauen jedoch unwissentlich Teil eines grausamen Experiments. Bertha erkrankt schwer, und Sophie sorgt aufopferungsvoll für ihre Freundin. Das bleibt auch der Oberschwester nicht verborgen, und Sophie bekommt die Chance, als Pflegerin an der Charité anzufangen. Doch die Angst von ihrer Vergangenheit eingeholt zu werden, liegt wie ein Schatten über Sophie. Vor allem als sie sich in einen jungen Offizier verliebt.Starke Frauenfiguren an Deutschlands berühmtester Klinik im 19. und frühen 20. JahrhundertUlrike Schweikert ist seit ihrem Bestseller „Die Tochter des Salzsieders" eine der beliebtesten deutschen Autorinnen historischer Romane. Petra Grill wurde mit Ihrem historischen Roman „Oktoberfest 1900" bekannt.

A snowstorm delays four friends on their journey from Brighton to Lewes. While they wait for the storm to clear, Harry Valency tells his friends about his adventures as a soldier during the Greek revolution.Desperate to prove himself as a worthy fighter, Harry is wounded during a Turkish ambush. But having proved his bravery, he is saved by Constantine who recounts the tragic story of his sister Euphrasia while they wait for help.‘Euphrasia’ (1838) is one of many classic short stories by the English writer Mary Shelley and will delight fans of her best-selling novel ‘Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus’ (1818).Mary Shelley (1797–1851) was an English author and travel writer best known for her ground-breaking Gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’ (1818). Considered one of the first true works of science-fiction, the book became an instant bestseller and continues to influence filmmakers, writers, and popular culture to this day, inspiring and terrifying new audiences across the globe.It has been adapted for TV, stage, and film on many occasions, with Boris Karloff famously playing Frankenstein’s monster on screen in 1933. Other adaptations include ‘Mary Shelley's Frankenstein’ (1994) starring Kenneth Branagh and Robert De Niro and ‘Viktor Frankenstein’ (2015) starring Daniel Radcliffe and James McAvoy.Shelley’s other novels include ´Valperga´ (1823), ´The Last Man´ (1826), ´Perkin Warbeck´ (1830), ´Lodore´ (1835), ´Falkner´ (1837), and the posthumously published ´Mathilde´ (1959). However, she will always be remembered as the creator of ´Frankenstein´.

When Ellen’s parents die, she inherits a pound50,000 fortune and goes to live with her uncle. While there, she falls for one of her two cousins and they secretly marry. However, Ellen’s rashness leads her to regret her actions, and she comes to the realisation that she loves her other cousin.‘The Elder Son’ (1835) is a classic short story by the English writer Mary Shelley, famous for her best-selling novel ‘Frankenstein’ or ‘The Modern Prometheus’ (1818).Mary Shelley (1797–1851) was an English author and travel writer best known for her ground-breaking Gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’ (1818). Considered one of the first true works of science-fiction, the book became an instant bestseller.It has been adapted for TV, stage and film on many occasions, with Boris Karloff famously playing Frankenstein’s monster on screen in 1933. Other adaptations include ‘Mary Shelley's Frankenstein’ (1994) starring Kenneth Branagh and Robert De Niro and ‘Viktor Frankenstein’ (2015) starring Daniel Radcliffe and James McAvoy.Shelley’s other novels include Valperga (1823), The Last Man (1826), Perkin Warbeck (1830), Lodore (1835), Falkner (1837) and the posthumously published Mathilde (1959). However, she will always be remembered as the creator of Frankenstein.The book continues to influence filmmakers, writers and popular culture to this day, inspiring and terrifying new audiences the world over.

Bei ihrer Doktorarbeit über die Entstehung von Heldenmythen macht Zoe Farwell eine Entdeckung: Ihr Vorfahre Gerald Farwell, der wie ein Heiliger verehrt wird, ist anscheinend ermordet worden. Doch warum findet sich dazu nichts in den Akten? Ihre Neugierde ist geweckt.Liverpool, 1839. Ein Mörder geht um in der Stadt, der es speziell auf Prostituierte abgesehen hat. Doch für ermordete Dirnen fühlt sich die örtliche Polizei nicht zuständig. Einzig Madeline Brown, mit einer der getöteten Huren eng befreundet, verlangt Aufklärung. Doch die Polizei bleibt untätig. Erst als Gerald Farwell, Bruder des Earls of Wooverlough und Pfarrer der Gemeinde, gewaltsam ums Leben kommt, schaltet sich die Metropolitan Police ein. Und auch Madeline begibt sich auf Spurensuche ...Felicity Whitmore, Jahrgang 1977, leitet mit ihrem Mann ein freies Theater in Hagen, wo sie als Dramaturgin, Regisseurin und Schauspielerin arbeitet. Sie liebt ihre Hunde und Katzen, alte Häuser und das viktorianische England, wo ihre Bestsellerromane spielen.

Anne Elliot ist bereits siebenundzwanzig – und unverheiratet. Aus Standesdünkel riet ihre Familie ihr vor acht Jahren dazu, den Heiratsantrag von Annes großer Liebe, dem bürgerlichen und mittellosen Frederick Wentworth, abzulehnen. Allerdings langweilt der Alltag in den Kreisen des Landadels die kluge und unkonventionelle Anne und auch ihren Verlust scheint sie nie überwunden zu haben. Als sie eines Tages unverhofft erneut auf den mittlerweile wohlhabenden und geachteten Captain Wentworth trifft, erweckt diese Begegnung tiefe Gefühle in Anne. Wentworth scheint indes eher ihrer jungen und lebhaften Nachbarin Louisa Musgrove zugetan zu sein ... Jane Austen (1775-1817) ist eine der berühmtesten und bedeutendsten britischen Schriftstellerinnen der Regency-Zeit. Zu ihren bekanntesten Werken zählen etwa "Stolz und Vorurteil" und "Emma", die heute zu den Klassikern der Weltliteratur gehören. Austen ist vor allem für ihre scharfsinnige gesellschaftskritische Beobachtungsgabe bekannt, die sich in ihrer oft von feiner Ironie durchzogenen Analyse der menschlichen Natur und sozialer Interaktionen widerspiegelt. Im Zentrum ihrer Romane steht oft die Zerrissenheit und die Konflikte junger Damen des gehobenen ländlichen Bürgertums, die sich im Spannungsfeld gesellschaftlicher Erwartungen und der eigenen Vorstellungen von Glück befinden. Ihr letztes vollständiges Werk „Überredung" wurde posthum veröffentlicht.

Cecile, weduwe en alleenstaande moeder, ontmoet Quaerts. Aanvankelijk vindt ze Quaerts een antipatieke verschijning, maar toch is ze nieuwsgierig naar hem. Wanneer hij zijn twee verschillende kanten blootstelt aan haar, begint ze hem zelfs te bewonderen.Ze blijken twee zielsverwanten, vol met geluk. Samen beleven ze een ogenblik van extase, totdat Cecile de ware aard van haar liefde openbaart.Couperus heeft het boek 'Extaze' niet zonder reden de ondertitel 'een boek van geluk' gegeven: na zijn Roman 'Noodlot' brengt de schrijver een positiever verhaal. Inmiddels is Extaze één van Couperus' populairste boeken.Louis Couperus (1863-1923) is een van de belangrijkste auteurs uit de Nederlandse geschiedenis die voornamelijk bekend werd door zijn psychologische romans ‘Eline Vere’ (1889), ‘Noodlot’ (1890) en ‘De stille kracht’ (1900). In zijn romans, die tot op de dag van vandaag nog populair zijn en worden geprezen, schetst Couperus een realistisch beeld van wat er speelde in de Nederlandse samenleving aan het eind van de negentiende eeuw.Zo werd ‘De stille kracht’ verwerkt tot een televisieserie in 1974, die door miljoenen mensen werd bekeken. In 2015 maakte Ivo van Hove ook een interactieve theatervoorstelling van deze klassieker. Een ander werk, ‘Noodlot’, werd getransformeerd tot televisieserie met niemand minder dan Jeroen Krabbé, Walter van der Kamp, Lex van Delden en Linda van Dyck in de hoofdrollen.

Adelasia di Torres, romanzo storico-romantico pubblicato nel 1898, si svolge nel XIII secolo, periodo in cui la Sardegna è divisa in giudicati, in cui il re-giudice regna sulla base di un accordo col popolo da cui può essere deposto e legittimamente ucciso. In questa intricata fase vive e governa Adelasia, giudicessa-regina di Torres rappresentata come un'eroina tragica, in balia degli avvenimenti e degli uomini. Il lettore scoprirà il suo fascino, i suoi amori tormentati, la solitudine di donna e regina, ma anche gli inganni e le invidie di una corte realmente esistita.Enrico Costa (1841-1909) fu narratore, saggista e giornalista. Sebbene lavorasse come impiegato presso diversi istituti bancari, affiancò agli impegni professionali una vasta e varia produzione letteraria. Esordì nella narrativa con il romanzo "Paolina" a cui seguì "Il muto di Gallura", "La bella di Cabras", "Rosa Gambella" e "Giovanni Tolu". Come saggista scrisse la monumentale opera storica "Sassari". Infine fondò e diresse il periodico "La Stella di Sardegna".

'Een zwerver verdwaald' is het vervolg op 'een zwerver verliefd', één van Van Schendel's bekendste werken. De enigszins melancholieke Tamalone reist in de late middeleeuwen af naar Venetië, waar hij talrijke personen ontmoet. Hier in Italië zet hij zijn geliefde zwerversbestaan voort, maar het ongebonden, geromantiseerde ideaal van het zwerven blijkt soms een onmogelijke illusie.

In 'Het wederzijds huwelijksbedrog' voert Pieter Langendijk personages op die zich zowel rijker als beter voordoen dan ze in werkelijkheid echt zijn. De aristocratische Lodewijk doet zich voor als een rijke Poolse graaf in de hoop om een goede levenspartner aan de haak te slaan. Zo ook is Charlotte afkomstig uit de verarmde aristocratie en pretendeert zij uit een rijkere stand te komen. Beide denken door met elkaar in het huwelijk te treden hun financiële problemen op te kunnen lossen, maar hun 'wederzijdse huwelijksbedrog' laat beide voor een onaangename verassing staan.Pieter Langendijk (1683-1756) was de bekendste Nederlandse blijspeldichter uit de achtiende eeuw, een eeuw die verder weinig schrijvers heeft voortgebracht die tot op vandaag bekend zijn. Langendijk had veel aandacht voor de vorm van zijn teksten waarin symmetrie, eenheden van tijd, plaats en handeling nauwgezet werden gerespecteerd. Hij wendde deze classicistische schrijfstijl aan om de sociale milieus uit zijn tijd en omgeving beslist te kijk te zetten: van de verarmde adel die de schijn van rijkdom hoog probeerde te houden, tot geld beluste kooplieden en slecht gemanierde boeren.

Demelza is caught up in the middle of chaos when her brother rents their family home to Valient, Earl of Trevarnon and his friends during the Royal Ascot races. Infamous playboy Trevarnon wins over Demelza, despite him being married. As she explores the secret chambers and underground passages in the manor, Demelza finds herself falling for Trevarnon but knowing he can never be hers. The drama unfolds when she spoils a plot against Trevarnon – could this be enough to win him over for good?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.

After the death of her parents, young Andrina Maldon has selflessly carried the responsibility of running a household impoverished by her father’s profligacy and also for the future happiness of her two sisters. Despite their striking looks, there is no hope of her sisters finding a suitable suitor without someone to introduce them into high society. So Andrina travels unchaperoned to London to seek the assistance of the Duke of Broxbourne, her father’s friend and the Godfather she has never met.On the journey, Andrina has an unpleasant encounter with a gentleman at a Posting inn and on arrival at Broxbourne House she is appalled to find that this man is none other than the Duke of Broxbourne himself.At first unwilling to help her, the Duke grudgingly agrees to her requests and although outwardly grateful, Andrina despises this arrogant and insensitive man. Forced to work together to secure the future of her sisters, Andrina gradually starts to see another side of the Duke and unexpected feelings begin to rise on both sides...A classic, swoon-worthy rags to riches tale, perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Georgette Heyer and Jenny Hambly.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.

"Do you have a name for her?" she asked.He shook his head. "You've decided it's a girl?"She looked at the skull and thought of it washing backwards and forwards in the dirty water of the Thames until coming to rest in sight of tip of the Isle of Dogs under the gaze of the grandiose buildings of Greenwich."We'll call her Flotsam," she said.Home truths are always the hardest.Beatrice Palmenter is 36, a successful filmmaker. And discontent. She is about to make two journeys, one back a thousand years to the world of the Anglo Saxons, the other to wartime France.It begins when she holds a small skull in the palm of her hand on the bleak foreshore of the River Thames. It continues as she travels to Paris and Marseille on the trail of the world famous restaurateur Joseph Troumeg. Along the way she meets three extraordinary women and archaeologist Harry Wesley. And discovers some home truths about herself.A Girl Called Flotsam is a captivating love story and a compelling mystery about the elusiveness of history and the messages, true and false, it leaves behind.For fans of William Boyd, Joanne Harris and Sebastian Faulks.John Tagholm was born in Cardiff. He has written all his working life, for newspapers, magazines, radio and television. There was a long gap between "Football: How Much Do You Really Know?", published by Independent Television Books in the 70's and "No Identifiable Remains", his first work of fiction, which was followed by"Bad Marriage", and "Parallel Lives".

When Fanny is 17 years old, a house fire nearly kills her entire family and destroys their home. Lord Reginald Desborough saves her from the flames and the couple marry, but her father’s demands put her happiness in jeopardy and leaves Fanny with an impossible decision.This story mirrors the author’s relationship with her own father, in its depiction of the money troubles that plague Fanny’s family and their constant demands on Lord Reginald.‘The Parvenue’ (1836) is a classic, short story by the English writer Mary Shelley, famous for her best-selling novel ‘Frankenstein’.Mary Shelley (1797–1851) was an English author and travel writer best known for her ground-breaking Gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’ (1818). Considered one of the first true works of science-fiction, the book became an instant bestseller.It has been adapted for TV, stage and film on many occasions, with Boris Karloff famously playing Frankenstein’s monster on screen in 1933. Other adaptations include ‘Mary Shelley's Frankenstein’ (1994) starring Kenneth Branagh and Robert De Niro and ‘Viktor Frankenstein’ (2015) starring Daniel Radcliffe and James McAvoy.Shelley’s other novels include Valperga (1823), The Last Man (1826), Perkin Warbeck (1830), Lodore (1835), Falkner (1837) and the posthumously published Mathilde (1959). However, she will always be remembered as the creator of Frankenstein.The book continues to influence filmmakers, writers and popular culture to this day, inspiring and terrifying new audiences the world over.

In thirteenth-century Florence, Italy, the pro-Papacy Guelphs defeated and expelled the pro-imperial Ghibellines. The triumphant Guelphs await their champion, the Frenchman Charles d'Anjou, while their opponents pin their hopes on the arrival of Corradino and his troops from Germany.In an unexpected turn of events, the androgynous Ghibelline, Ricciardo de' Rossini, knows secrets that could change everything, and they set out on a secret mission to bring an end to the war.‘A Tales of the Passions; or, The Death of Despina’ (1823) is one of many classic short stories by the English writer Mary Shelley and is perfect for fans of her best-selling novel ‘Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus’ (1818).Mary Shelley (1797–1851) was an English author and travel writer best known for her ground-breaking Gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’ (1818). Considered one of the first true works of science-fiction, the book became an instant bestseller and continues to influence filmmakers, writers, and popular culture to this day, inspiring and terrifying new audiences the world over.It has been adapted for TV, stage, and film on many occasions, with Boris Karloff famously playing Frankenstein’s monster on screen in 1933. Other adaptations include ‘Mary Shelley's Frankenstein’ (1994) starring Kenneth Branagh and Robert De Niro and ‘Viktor Frankenstein’ (2015) starring Daniel Radcliffe and James McAvoy.Shelley’s other novels include ´Valperga´ (1823), ´The Last Man´ (1826), ´Perkin Warbeck´ (1830), ´Lodore´ (1835), ´Falkner´ (1837), and the posthumously published ´Mathilde´ (1959). However, she will always be remembered as the creator of ´Frankenstein´.

‘The Swiss Peasant’ (1830) is a short story by the famous English writer Mary Shelley. The story tells of the brutal effect the French Revolution had on those living in the Alps. Told through the eyes of a Swiss peasant called Fanny, it exposes the flaws of the class system and highlights the strength of women - a common Shelley theme.Mary Shelley wrote several successful books but is best known for her highly acclaimed novel ‘Frankenstein’ (1818).Mary Shelley (1797–1851) was an English author and travel writer best known for her ground-breaking Gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’ (1818). Considered one of the first true works of science-fiction, the book became an instant bestseller.It has been adapted for TV, stage and film on many occasions, with Boris Karloff famously playing Frankenstein’s monster on screen in 1933. Other adaptations include ‘Mary Shelley's Frankenstein’ (1994) starring Kenneth Branagh and Robert De Niro and ‘Viktor Frankenstein’ (2015) starring Daniel Radcliffe and James McAvoy. Shelley’s other novels include Valperga (1823), The Last Man (1826), Perkin Warbeck (1830), Lodore (1835), Falkner (1837) and the posthumously published Mathilde (1959). However, she will always be remembered as the creator of Frankenstein. The book continues to influence filmmakers, writers and popular culture to this day, inspiring and terrifying new audiences the world over.

A cross between ´West Side Story´ and Shakespeare's ‘Romeo and Juliet’, this is a love story with a twist.The fierce rivalry between two Italian families, the Mancinis and the Tolomeis, has brought years of war to the city of Siena. But when a member of the Mancini family falls for a Tolomeis, they must heal their family’s rift or lose each other forever.‘The Brother and Sister’ (1832) is classic short story by the English writer Mary Shelley, famous for her best-selling novel ‘Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus’ (1818).Mary Shelley (1797–1851) was an English author and travel writer best known for her ground-breaking Gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’ (1818). Considered one of the first true works of science-fiction, the book became an instant bestseller.It has been adapted for TV, stage and film on many occasions, with Boris Karloff famously playing Frankenstein’s monster on screen in 1933. Other adaptations include ‘Mary Shelley's Frankenstein’ (1994) starring Kenneth Branagh and Robert De Niro and ‘Viktor Frankenstein’ (2015) starring Daniel Radcliffe and James McAvoy.Shelley’s other novels include ´Valperga´ (1823), ´The Last Man´ (1826), ´Perkin Warbeck´ (1830), ´Lodore´ (1835), ´Falkner´ (1837) and the posthumously published ´Mathilde´ (1959). However, she will always be remembered as the creator of ´Frankenstein´.The book continues to influence filmmakers, writers and popular culture to this day, inspiring and terrifying new audiences across the globe.

Grayson Bisbin, Duke of Croyden, hat ein Problem. Er muss seine fünf Schwestern verheiraten, bevor er sein Erbe antreten kann. Dies stellt sich schwieriger heraus, als gedacht, denn wie findet man einen Ehemann, der es nicht nur auf Geld und Ansehen abgesehen hat. Dass Grayson den Viscount Davies in einem Spielsalon kennenlernt, trägt nicht gerade dazu bei, dass er ihm vertraut. Schon gar nicht die Hand seiner jüngsten Schwester Rosalie an. Dabei hat es Camden Davies eher auf Georgina abgesehen. Doch die möchte lieber ihre jüngste Schwester verheiratet sehen. Allerdings hat sie die Rechnung ohne den willensstarken Viscount gemacht, der nur ein Ziel vor Augen hat ... doch ist er wirklich ehrenwert? Bisher erschienen: Croyden Manor - Hochzeit mit einem Duke; Croyden Manor - Ein Ja-Wort für den Marquis.Kajsa Arnold wurde im Sternzeichen Schütze in Essen geboren. Seit 2010 widmet sich die Autorin ganz dem Schreiben von Liebesromanen aus den Bereichen Contemporary, Historical und Young Adult. Bevor sie mit dem Schreiben ihrer Geschichten beginnt, designt die Autorin ihr eigenes Cover und erweckt so ihre Protagonistin zum Leben. Und Kajsas eigenwillige Heldinnen danken es ihr, indem sie regelmäßig die Bestsellerlisten erklimmen.

Klasyczna komedia omyłek, która wywoła w Tobie salwy śmiechu! Sprawdź koniecznie, jeśli podoba Ci się seria filmów "Zamiana z księżniczką"!Dwie urocze i prawie identycznie wyglądające sieroty mieszkają wspólnie w Paryżu. Choć na pierwszy rzut oka trudno je odróżnić, ich charaktery są zupełnie inne. Annabel jest porywcza, uwielbia czerpać z życia przyjemności i nie boi się podejmować ryzykowne decyzje. Za to Anna to uosobienie łagodności, choć pilnie studiuje sztukę, to brakuje jej pewności siebie.Kiedy okazuje się, że Annabel ma szansę poślubić szanowanego angielskiego lorda, Anna zgadza się jej pomóc i... zajmuje jej miejsce. Co wyniknie z tej szalonej maskarady? Czy prawda wyjdzie na jaw? A może Annabel uda się ustatkować przy boku męża?E. Phillips Oppenheim (1866-1946) był angielskim powieściopisarzem, który w swoim czasie cieszył się ogromną popularnością. Sławę przyniosły mu opowieści o międzynarodowych spiskach, tajnych agentach i przekrętach dyplomatów. Historie szpiegowskie spod jego pióra cechowała szybka akcja i prosta, choć chwytliwa intryga. Najbardziej popularne tytuły przetłumaczone na język polski to: "Spiskowcy", "Jednooki Budda", "Morderstwo w Monte Carlo".

Burzliwe losy Fabrycy'ego del Dongo, który mimo że młody, piękny i bogaty, przeżywa tragiczny konflikt. Jego ojciec nie potrafi zaakceptować uwielbienia, jakim syn darzy postać Napoleona - do tego stopnia, że wyrzeka się swojego potomka. Fabrycy rekompensuje sobie brak ojcowskiego zaangażowania poprzez wikłanie się w coraz to nowe relacje romantyczne i erotyczne. Kłopoty wytrawnego uwodziciela rozpoczynają się wtedy, gdy dopada go uczucie szczerej miłości. Wymyślne intrygi, skomplikowane charakterologicznie postaci i zaskakujące zwroty akcji! Nic dziwnego, że w 1948 r. powieść została przeniesiona na srebrny ekran przez Christiana-Jaque'a.Stendhal (1783-1842) - francuski pisarz okresu romantyzmu, który wykraczał poza swoją epokę jako prekursor realizmu w literaturze. Autor słynnego określenia: "powieść to jest zwierciadło, które obnosi się po gościńcu". Służył w armii Napoleona podczas kampanii włoskiej. We Włoszech spędził wiele lat, oddając się romansom i kontemplacji sztuki (psychosomatyczna reakcja na nadmiar wspaniałych zabytków doczekała się nawet określenia "syndromem Stendhala"). Jego najsłynniejsza powieść "Czerwone i czarne" trafiła do indeksu ksiąg zakazanych. Sporą popularnością cieszyła się również "Pustelnia parmeńska". Obie książki łączy precyzyjny, jasny styl prezentacji świata oraz pogłębiona psychologia postaci.

Non sempre l’amore fa sentire come sulle nuvole. Molto spesso invece si ha la sensazione opposta, quella di stare con la testa inabissata sott’acqua, senza ossigeno. Ambientato a fine Ottocento, nella parte d’Italia socialmente agiata, questo romanzo cattura una relazione all’epoca inusuale. Il conte Eriprando degli Ariberti, di appena ventitré anni, è sentimentalmente legato a Elisa Navaredo, che di anni ne ha ben trentadue. Da questa relazione insolita scaturirà una storia altrettanto coinvolgente, dove una serie di personaggi si inseriranno man mano per accompagnare i lettori verso una fine inaspettata.Gerolamo Rovetta (1851-1910) è stato uno scrittore italiano. Caratterizzato da uno stile tendente al verismo, al pessimismo, ma anche all’ironia, Rovetta è stato abile osservatore della borghesia italiana di fine Ottocento.

Si può dire di cominciare a vivere a diciotto anni? Come se tutto quello accaduto prima non fosse mai successo, come se importasse solo ciò che avviene dopo? Almeno per Daniele sembra funzionare così. A diciotto anni, quando passava le giornate sul balcone dello zio, quando per la prima volta ha visto la contessa Savina, che su quel balcone ricamava e gli sorrideva di tanto in tanto.Antonio Caccianiga (1823-1909) è stato uno scrittore italiano. Impegnato nella scena politica Risorgimentale, Caccianiga assunse varie cariche pubbliche nella sua città natale, Treviso. Le sue opere molto spesso rispecchiano e riportano le tematiche sociali dell’epoca.

Nel terzo e ultimo capitolo della 'Saga dei Forsyte' continuano le faide tra fazioni opposte della famiglia. Diffidenza e ostilità regnano nelle case dei tanti personaggi che compongono questo mosaico di vite e drammi interiori, specchio fedele della società vittoriana. In un panorama ancora strettamente legato a obblighi familiari e ad amori consumati nell'ombra, neanche le giovani generazioni riescono a sfuggire a questo vortice di limitazioni borghesi ed etichette che scandiscono l’esistenza di ogni singolo membro della famiglia.Perfetto per chi volesse tuffarsi nell'atmosfera inglese di quegli anni, questo libro, insieme agli altri della saga, sarà una vera e propria macchina del tempo, realistica e appassionante.John Galsworthy (1867 – 1993) è stato uno scrittore inglese, noto anche per la sua attività di drammaturgo. Dopo avere stretto amicizia con Joseph Conrad, Galsworthy inizia ad appassionarsi alla letteratura e pubblica i suoi primi romanzi usando lo pseudonimo di John Sinjohn. Complice il successo della celebre 'Saga dei Forsyte', la cui notorietà viene principalmente associata alla linearità dei personaggi e alla maniera dettagliata con cui viene rappresentata l’epoca vittoriana, nel 1932 l’autore è insignito del premio Nobel per la letteratura. Le altre opere che ricordiamo sono 'I farisei dell’isola' e 'Il cupo fiore'.

Chiarina è una ragazza dall’animo estremamente dolce e compassionevole, semplice ma radiosa. Grazie a lei, suo fratello Giovannino riesce a fare prosperare i Grandi Magazzini, attività che inaugura a Milano dopo tante fatiche. Tuttavia, la vera protagonista del romanzo è la natura solidale e generosa di Chiarina, la quale coltiva dentro di sé un sogno segreto e impossibile: l’amore per lo sfuggevole Enzo.Neera (1846-1918), pseudonimo di Anna Zuccari Radius, è stata una scrittrice italiana vissuta a cavallo tra l'Ottocento e il Novecento. Neera si distingue subito per il suo lavoro letterario in gran parte dedicato alla condizione femminile. Lo fa in maniera ancora acerba rispetto alle colleghe che le succederanno: lei non si concentra sul ruolo delle donne nella società, bensì scava nell’animo sensibile che le caratterizza. Neera è in grado di innalzare la figura femminile di fronte a un mondo in cui a predominare è una quotidianità mediocre, a cui le sue protagoniste finiscono per doversi adattare. Nella sua opera si contano oltre venti romanzi, tra i quali spiccano 'La vecchia casa', 'Nel sogno', 'Il romanzo della fortuna' e 'L’amor platonico'.

"La Signorina" del titolo è la giovanissima figlia del povero signor Savoldi, orfana di entrambi i genitori. Le disgrazie non vengono mai sole e i signori Canzi, suoi custodi temporanei, decidono di venderla al migliore offerente per raccogliere un migliaio di lire e far fronte ai debiti. Le avventure della protagonista inizieranno inaspettatamente quando un giorno alla porta di casa si presenta l'avvocato Olivieri, ritto e pulito nel suo completo elegante, incaricato di effettuare l'acquisto a nome del suo più importante cliente, il cavalier Francesco Roero.Gerolamo Rovetta (1851 – 1910) è stato uno scrittore e drammaturgo italiano, autore prolifico di racconti, romanzi e testi per il teatro. Raggiunse il successo commerciale grazie al dramma "Romanticismo", ma venne apprezzato dai suoi contemporanei anche per gli altri romanzi, tra cui "La baraonda", "La Signorina" e "Mater dolorosa".

England im Jahre 1848.Die Adlige Erin Greystone kehrt nach vielen Jahren als Abenteurerin in Frankreich zum Landgut ihrer Großmutter Lady Charlotte zurück, da diese im Sterben liegt.Leider erwartet sie dort nicht das reiche Erbe, welches sie sich erhofft hat. Stattdessen muss sie feststellen, dass Greystone Manor unmittelbar vor dem Bankrott steht.Da sich die rebellische Erbin strikt weigert, eine Ehe mit einem reichen Mann auch nur in Erwägung zu ziehen, sieht sich die strenge Haushälterin Helena Lowell ihrer Hoffnung beraubt, dass Lady Erin das Herrenhaus retten könnte.Doch nicht nur das, auch ihre wohlgeordnete Gefühlswelt wird von der schönen Adligen, die sich immer wieder gegen gesellschaftliche Zwänge auflehnt, vollkommen durcheinandergebracht.Während Erin sich auf ein überaus gewagtes Spiel einlässt, um ihren Familiensitz zu bewahren, verliebt sie sich Hals über Kopf in Helena.Doch kann sie das Herz der spröden Schönen erobern?„Fantasie kennt keine Grenzen“ – mit diesem Motto könnte man die Arbeit der Autorin Martina Bernsdorf gut beschreiben, denn sie lässt sich nicht in ein Genre einordnen. Sie geht mutig dorthin, wohin ihre Fantasie sie führt.Gleichgültig, welches Genre die Autorin auch schreibt, sei es Fantasy, Science-Fiction, Thriller, Horror, Liebesgeschichten oder auch romantische Komödien, sie verliert nie ihre lesbischen Charaktere aus dem Blick und schickt sie in unzählige Abenteuer.

The day Rodney Hawkhurst rides onto her father's grand estate, Lizbeth Gillingham is a wild eighteen-year-old, with tangled red hair, dirt on her apron, and an archer's bow in her hand.A chance encounter leads to a clandestine kiss, leaving the tomboy Lizbeth wondering if the life of a sophisticated lady could be so bad if she was on the arm of Rodney Hawkhurst...But Rodney has not come to see Sir Gillingham about Lizbeth. He has come to borrow money for a daring sea voyage, and to ask for the hand of Phillida, Lizbeth's elegant sister. Lizbeth tried to forget about Rodney Hawkhurst - until she discovers Phillida's dread secret... and things begin to change.A swoon-worthy romance, perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Georgette Heyer and Jenny Hambly.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.

Since her mother passed away, Gisela and her celebrated musician father have been left destitute. Now desperate, they arrive in Vienna, where they are certain they will find her father work.After getting lost in the woods at night, Gisela is rescued from a rabble of rowdy students by a mysterious stranger. A stolen kiss under the cover of darkness and Gisela finds herself enraptured. When it comes to light that her stranger is the head of a proud and noble family, her humble origins as the daughter of an impoverished violinist become a hindrance to their match.Will true love and passion prevail - will Gisela find her perfect prince and her father rediscover his fame and glory in the beautiful and historical Vienna.Perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Georgette Heyer and Jenny Hambly.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.

Chargé par la reine Victoria d’enquêter sur l’avancée des cosaques près de la frontière indienne, lord Kenington part en mission secrète. A bord du paquebot qui l’emmène à Calcutta, il est accosté par une exquise jeune fille blonde, visiblement affolée.— Un homme me poursuit de ses assiduités ! Aidez-moi, je vous en conjure !Comment résister à tant de détresse, surtout quand la victime vous regarde avec de grands yeux bleus implorants ? Voilà donc lord Kenington transformé en chaperon. Un rôle fort peu habituel pour ce célibataire endurci qui a toujours fui les oies blanches. Pourtant, Aletha n’a rien d’une sotte. Et lorsqu’il apprend qu’elle est la fille d’un officier de l’armée britannique, il se félicite de l’avoir prise sous son aile. N’est-ce pas là son devoir de gentilhomme envers un compatriote ?Mais l’honneur n’a décidément rien à voir avec la tendresse qui grandit en lui au fil des jours, alors qu’ils arrivent à la fin de leur voyage.© Barbara Cartland, 2022, Saga EgmontPour la traduction française :L’Appel de l’amour © Éditions J’ai lu, 2002Barbara Cartland est une auteure britannique. Traduite en plus de 36 langues, elle est l’auteure contemporaine la plus prolifique et la plus lue au monde. Son secret : toucher le cœur de ses lectrices et faire entrer le rêve dans chacun de ses romans. En 2000, elle s’éteint à l’âge de 99 ans, en laissant un grand nombre de manuscrits inédits.

« Enfin, l’Angleterre ! J’en ai tellement assez de l’Amérique et de ses coureurs de dots ! »Georgina exulte à l’idée de retrouver Malton, la propriété familiale quittée des années plus tôt, lorsque son père était parti faire fortune aux États-Unis. Voyageant incognito à bord de l’Hélios, elle fait la connaissance d’un sympathique musicien qui lui confie ses soucis : son pianiste vient de tomber malade et il n’a personne pour le remplacer.Georgina a le cœur sur la main... et le goût de l’aventure ! Elle lui propose ses services. N’est-elle pas une musicienne accomplie ? Et comme ce sera drôle, le temps d’une traversée, de se produire sur scène, maquillée et vêtue d’atours clinquants !Une lady saltimbanque... On aura tout vu !© Barbara Cartland, 2022, Saga EgmontPour la traduction française :L’Amour n’avait pas de nom © Éditions J’ai lu, 2002Barbara Cartland est une auteure britannique. Traduite en plus de 36 langues, elle est l’auteure contemporaine la plus prolifique et la plus lue au monde. Son secret : toucher le cœur de ses lectrices et faire entrer le rêve dans chacun de ses romans. En 2000, elle s’éteint à l’âge de 99 ans, en laissant un grand nombre de manuscrits inédits.