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Everybody in The Lancashire village of Riggan is talking about Joan Lowrie, and who could blame them? She’s as beautiful as she is kindhearted and strong willed.For years she’s endured the daily beatings from her father who works in the pit, just like all the other men in town. But the pit is a dangerous place to be, and so when seventeen-year-old Liz is left to take care of her infant baby on her own, Joan comes to her aid.Joan's many selfless acts don’t go unnoticed. She catches the eye of two very different men. Things are not made easier by the arrival of the new vicar's daughter.‘That Lass O' Lowrie's’ is a tale of friendship, romance, and perseverance, set against the backdrop of a late 19th century mining village in England. Written and published in 1877 by Frances Hodgson Burnett, the novel easily rivals other famous titles of its generation, such as ‘Pride & Prejudice’ by Jane Austen and ‘Jane Eyre’ by Charlotte Brontë.Frances Hodgson Burnett was an English American playwright and author. Born in the UK in Manchester to a family of ironmongers, she later migrated to the United States where she would go on to write some of her most famous plays and novels.During the span of her career, Frances Hodgson Burnett wrote and published more than 53 novels, most of them for adults. However, she is perhaps best known for her work in children’s literature, including famous titles such as ‘The Little Princess’ (1905), ‘The Secret Garden’ (1911), and ‘Little Lord Fauntleroy’ (1886).Frances Hodgson Burnett is also known for her historical fiction, including acclaimed titles such as 'The Head of the House of Coombe' (1922) and its sequel, 'Robin' (1922).Burnett’s work has been adapted for film many times. The latest movie adaptation of ‘The Secret Garden’ was released in 2020, starring Colin Firth and Julie Walters.

In 'Vagabondia' the bustling streets of 20th century London are home to an artistic family with great ambitions. Phil and his three sisters want only to live a bohemian lifestyle, free of financial speculation, but in a town that revolves around the accumulation of wealth and power, such dreams are hard to achieve.A story which takes place in an environment similar to that of the Hollywood blockbuster 'Titanic', starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio as the star crossed lovers Rose and Jack (except for the bit about the boat, but you can't have everything.)Readers of historical fiction often compare 'Vagabondia' to other great titles of the genre such as 'Pride & Prejudice' by Jane Austen and 'Great Expectations' by Charles Dickens.Frances Hodgson Burnett was an English American playwright and author. Born in the UK in Manchester to a family of ironmongers, she later migrated to the United States where she would go on to write some of her most famous plays and novels.During the span of her career, Frances Hodgson Burnett wrote and published more than 53 novels, most of them for adults. However, she is perhaps best known for her work in children’s literature, including famous titles such as ‘The Little Princess’ (1905), ‘The Secret Garden’ (1911), and ‘Little Lord Fauntleroy’ (1886).Frances Hodgson Burnett is also known for her historical fiction, including acclaimed titles such as 'The Head of the House of Coombe' (1922) and its sequel, 'Robin' (1922).Burnett’s work has been adapted for film many times. The latest movie adaptation of ‘The Secret Garden’ was released in 2020, starring Colin Firth and Julie Walters.

Sullo sfondo della Roma imperiale, soffocata dalla tirannide di Nerone, ha luogo la storia d'amore proibita e impossibile fra Ligia, cristiana, e Marco Vinicio, patrizio romano. Il loro è un sentimento contrastato dalle differenze ideologiche che dividono i loro mondi: quello pagano, nel suo massimo splendore di gloria e nella sua massima decadenza morale, e quello dei cristiani delle catacombe, impregnato di preghiera e amore fraterno."Quo Vadis?" narra una storia di amore impossibile costruita sul modello shakespeariano e tuttavia molto diversa dalle vicende di Romeo e Giulietta, poiché affonda le proprie radici nel conflitto sociale e culturale che condurrà al grande incendio di Roma del 64 d.C. e alle successive persecuzioni anti-cristiane. Romanzo storico pubblicato dapprima a puntate nel 1894 sulla Gazzetta Polacca e quindi raccolto in un unico volume nel 1896, "Quo Vadis?" portò a livello internazionale la fama dell'autore polacco Henryk Sienkiewicz, che per questo ricevette il Premio Nobel per la letteratura nel 1905.Henryk Adam Aleksander Pius Sienkiewicz (1846 – 1916) è stato uno scrittore e giornalista polacco. È l'autore del celebre romanzo "Quo vadis?", per il quale ricevette nel 1905 il Premio Nobel per la letteratura.Ampiamente riconosciuto in patria, durante la propria vita Sienkiewicz compì molti viaggi all'estero. Andò infatti in Russia, Germania, Francia, Svizzera, Grecia, Turchia, Egitto, India, Stati Uniti e Italia, paese in cui trovò l'ispirazione per scrivere Quo Vadis? e che arrivò a considerare come una seconda casa.

Un giovane artigliere di fanteria rivive la sua storia e quella del Regno d’Italia da poco unificato, fino a giungere alle cause della sua stessa caduta. Sin dalla prima riga lascia intuire che si tratta di un evento collettivo, quello della celebre battaglia di Dogali, combattuta in Eritrea il 27 gennaio 1887. Partendo dal funerale di Giuseppe Garibaldi, il romanzo ripercorre l’avvenimento più tragico e sanguinoso avvenuto dall’Unità d’Italia agli albori del Novecento.Alfredo Oriani (1852 – 1909) è stato uno scrittore e poeta italiano. Dopo aver trascorso gli anni della giovinezza in solitudine ed essersi laureato in giurisprudenza, Alfredo Oriani inizia a dedicarsi alla scrittura. Già nel suo romanzo d’esordio, "Memorie inutili", traspare la sua ideologia che vede convivere pacificamente e in modo indivisibile la figura dell’artista con quella del pensatore e del sociologo. L'opera completa di Oriani venne fatta ristampare da Benito Mussolini in persona in seguito alla Prima guerra mondiale, sebbene il suo pensiero fosse apprezzato e in parte condiviso anche da Antonio Gramsci. Tra gli altri scritti di Alfredo Oriani ricordiamo "Oro, incenso e mirra", "La rivolta ideale", "Il nemico" e "Gelosia".

Questa deliziosa novella dal respiro autobiografico è apparsa originariamente nel 1891 in "Nuova Antologia". Al suo interno si intrecciano la tragica storia d'amore della fragile Nene, una fanciulla rimasta presto orfana e abbandonata del tenore Mirate, e quella del decadimento economico del maestro di canto Luigi Zen. In un’affascinante cornice veneziana, le due vicende viaggiano parallele, accomunate da un senso di devozione verso la musica e scandite dalle solenni note delle opere verdiane.Camillo Boito (1836 – 1914) è stato uno scrittore, architetto e teorico del restauro italiano. Noto principalmente per la sua dedizione alla ricerca di uno "stile nazionale" in seguito all'unificazione dell'Italia, Camillo Boito si contraddistingue per le sue opere di restauro e progettazione, tra cui quella del Palazzo delle Debite di Padova. L'architetto si avvicina inoltre alla Scapigliatura milanese: nella seconda metà dell'Ottocento si dedica alla stesura di opere fortemente influenzate dalle tematiche macabre portate in auge da E.T.A. Hoffmann ed Edgar Allan Poe. Tra i suoi scritti ricordiamo "Senso. Nuove storielle vane", dal cui racconto principale è stato tratto l'omonimo film di Luchino Visconti, oltre a "Il Maestro di setticlavio" e "Gite di un artista".

Il comandante Guido Piana trova sulla scrivania una misteriosa lettera anonima contenente una dichiarazione d’amore. L’uomo passa in rassegna ogni donna di sua conoscenza, senza riuscire in alcun modo a sciogliere l’enigma. Nessuno sa chi sia entrato nella cabina dell’imbarcazione, neppure il cameriere, che aveva distrattamente dimenticato la porta aperta. Nonostante la presenza della deliziosa consorte, Guido si sente deciso a scoprire a chi appartenga quella seducente calligrafia...Amelia Cottini Osta (1877 – 1946), nota con lo pseudonimo di Flavia Steno, è stata una scrittrice e giornalista italiana. Conosciuta principalmente per i romanzi d’appendice, Flavia Steno avvia la sua carriera come collaboratrice nella redazione del quotidiano genovese "Il Secolo XIX" e presto si affilia all’Associazione della donna. Nel 1915 si reca in Germania come corrispondente di guerra, dove scrive con lo pseudonimo maschile Marco Valeri. Nel 1944 viene condannata a quindici anni di carcere per essersi opposta all'ideologia fascista, dei quali ne sconta solo uno grazie all'avvento fortuito della caduta del regime. Nel 1932 è insignita del titolo "Scrittore d’arte" indetto dall’Accademia Linguistica delle Belle Arti di Genova. Tra i suoi romanzi più famosi ricordiamo "Sua moglie", "Sissignora", "L’ultimo sogno", "Il gioiello sinistro" e "La veste d’amianto".

È una fredda notte stellata, quando Radu Bodonyi e la sua amata Nike Palmer attraversano l’oceano a bordo del transatlantico Condor. Nike porta al collo una specie di medaglione, da cui spicca una figura intagliata nella giada. Il peculiare aspetto del gioiello è oggetto di una misteriosa e inquietante leggenda, di cui si sono occupati persino rinomati periodici come il "Daily Mirror", "Le Figaro" e "L’Excelsior". Sembra infatti che la Sposa del Sole riprodotta sul ciondolo sia portatrice di una maledizione d’amore...Amelia Cottini Osta (1877 – 1946), nota con lo pseudonimo Flavia Steno, è stata una scrittrice e giornalista italiana. Conosciuta principalmente per i romanzi d’appendice, Flavia Steno avvia la sua carriera come collaboratrice nella redazione del quotidiano genovese "Il Secolo XIX" e presto si affilia all’Associazione della donna. Nel 1915 si reca in Germania come corrispondente di guerra, dove scrive con lo pseudonimo maschile Marco Valeri. Nel 1944 viene condannata a quindici anni di carcere per essersi opposta all'ideologia fascista, dei quali ne sconta solo uno grazie all'avvento fortuito della caduta del regime. Nel 1932 è insignita del titolo "Scrittore d’arte" indetto dall’Accademia Linguistica delle Belle Arti di Genova. Tra i suoi romanzi più famosi ricordiamo "Sua moglie", "Sissignora", "L’ultimo sogno", "Il gioiello sinistro" e "La veste d’amianto".

Í skógi einum í Sviss er sérkennilegur klettur. Sagan segir að ef hann er heimsóttur á tíma veiðimánans sjái maður framtíðarmaka sinn. Cordelia Grant er ensk stúlka í heimavistarskóla í Sviss sem ákveður að heimsækja klettinn með vinkonum sínum til að sjá hvort sagan sé sönn. Og þær verða ekki fyrir vonbrigðum. Í skóginum hitta þær dularfullan en myndarlegan mann sem sýnir Cordeliu alveg sérstaka athygli. Cordelia snýr aftur til Englands, en getur ekki hætt að hugsa um þennan ókunna, heillandi mann. Þegar hann birtist við dularfullar aðstæður á fjölskylduheimili hennar fer hún að halda að þjóðsagan um klettinn sé kannski sönn...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.

Minella Maddox elst upp á enskum herragarði. Frá unga aldri veit hún hins vegar að henni er ekki ætlað að búa þar til frambúðar, enda er hún aðeins dóttir kennslukonunnar. Í fyrsta sinn sem hún sér hinn hrokafulla greifa Fontaines Delibes kallar hún hann „greifann á hestbaki". Hann bæði hræðir hana og heillar og fundur þeirra verður örlagaríkur. Þrátt fyrir að hann sé frægur kvennabósi getur Minella ekki hætt að hugsa um hann og fljótlega snýst líf hennar um hann.Greifinn ræður Minellu sem lagskonu dóttur sinnar, hún flytur með þeim til Frakklands, beint inn í ólgandi hringiðu frönsku byltingarinnar. Hún verður svo ástfangin að hún getur ekki sleppt takinu, þrátt fyrir að líf hennar sé í hættu og maðurinn sem hún elskar muni án efa verða eitt af fyrstu fórnarlömbum byltingarinnar.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.

Penélope e Alisa Wynton almejam ocupar seus lugares na alta sociedade, mas isso não será fácil, pois a família se encontra empobrecida. Decidida a se casar com um nobre, Penélope tem uma ideia mirabolante! A sensata Alisa sabia que não conseguiria impedir os planos da irmã, pois quando Penélope mete uma ideia na cabeça, nada a faz desistir. Então Alisa parte para Londres, levando a única riqueza que possuíam: os cremes de beleza caseiros que deveriam ser vendidos às elegantes mulheres da corte. Com o dinheiro da venda, as irmãs comprariam lindos vestidos para brilharem nos salões! Alisa não se sentia tão confiante quanto à irmã, nem desejava um marido rico, mas no meio dos bailes deslumbrantes da nobreza, ela sente que o destino lhe reserva uma grande surpresa!Este audiolivro é narrado em português brasileiro.A Inesquecível Dama Barbara CartlandBarbara Cartland, que infelizmente faleceu em maio de 2000 com a avançada idade de noventa e oito anos, continua sendo uma das maiores e mais famosas romancistas de todo o mundo e de todos os tempos, com vendas mundiais superiores a um bilhão de exemplares. Seus ilustres 723 livros foram traduzidos para trinta e seis línguas diferentes para serem apreciados por todos os leitores amantes de romance de todo o mundo.Ao escrever o seu primeiro livro de título "Jigsaw" com apenas 21 anos, Barbara tornou-se imediatamente numa escritora de sucesso, com um best-seller imediato. Aproveitando este sucesso inicial, ela foi escrevendo de forma contínua ao longo de sua vida, produzindo best-sellers ao longo de surpreendentes 76 anos.Além da legião de fãs de Barbara Cartland no Reino Unido e em toda a Europa, os seus livros têm sido sempre muito populares nos EUA. Em 1976, ela conseguiu um feito inédito de ter os seus livros simultaneamente em números 1 e 2 na lista de best-sellers da B. Dalton, livreiro americano de grande prestígio. Embora ela seja muitas vezes referida como a "Rainha do Romance", Barbara Cartland também escreveu várias biografias históricas, seis autobiografias e inúmeras peças de teatro, bem como livros sobre a vida, o amor, a saúde e a culinária, tornando-se numa das personalidades da mídia mais populares da Grã-Bretanha e vestindo-se sempre com cor-de-rosa, como imagem de marca.Barbara falou na rádio e na televisão sobre questões sociais e políticas, bem como fez muitas aparições públicas. Em 1991, ela tornou-se uma Dama da Ordem do Império Britânico pela sua contribuição à literatura e o seu trabalho nas causas humanitárias e de caridade.Conhecida pelo seu glamour, estilo e vitalidade, Barbara Cartland tornou-se numa lenda viva no seu tempo de vida e será sempre lembrada pelos seus maravilhosos romances e amada por milhões de leitores em todo o mundo. Os seus livros permanecem tesouros intactos sempre pelos seus heróis heroicos e corajosos e suas heroínas valentes e com valores tradicionais, mas acima de tudo, era a crença predominante de Barbara Cartland no poder positivo do amor para ajudar, curar e melhorar a qualidade de vida dos outros que a fez ser verdadeiramente única e especial.

London Socialite and friend of King George IV, the Duke of Strathnarn enjoys his London life and is reluctant and resentful when he inherits from his hated father the title and responsibilities of Chieftain of the Clan McNarn.Arriving bitterly angry in the highland fiefdom he fled as a youth, he’s faced with a terrible dilemma. To free his young nephew and heir from the clutches of his Clan’s mortal enemies, he must marry Cola, the daughter of their fearsome Chieftain. Appalled, he complies with bad grace, but refuses even to look his young bride in the face. Soon, however, a terrifying plot against the King involving a sinister poisoner unfolds and it is Cola, aided by a ghostly Grey Lady, who comes to the rescue.Only now, after so terribly misjudging and ill-treating her, does the Duke see his bride for what she is, a raven-haired, musically talented and courageous beauty. But is it too late for their marriage of convenience to be transformed by the blessing of true love?Filled with danger, family drama and last but not least romance - 'The Chieftain Without a Heart' is perfect for fans of "Outlander", Amy Jarecki, and Scarlett Scott.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.

Rose Wickes-Barnes has a plan to establish herself as an independent woman of good standing.Move away from Gold Sky. Join one of New York City’s most prestigious theater companies. Establish herself in society as an up-and-coming costumer with said theater company.Thusly, she aims to enjoy the fruits of her labor just as any woman should. What she never anticipates is a scandal, paparazzi storm, and subsequent whirlwind marriage.Rose and her new husband, the gentle, soft-spoken and earnest Samuel Walker, who selflessly put himself in harm's way to keep her safe one fateful, rainy day, are forced to flee the city and marry to keep their reputations intact. All the while, Rose suspects there is far more to her new husband than the man she’s coming dangerously close to falling in love with.People on the streets of New York give him a wide berth, and they call him ‘Wicked Walker’. Rose has never known him to be anything but a gentleman and her protector, but she can’t help but admit she is curious to see what exactly it is that makes Walker so wicked."Every giddy hope I had for this book, it thoroughly delivered... I am so glad to have found this author and I cannot wait for more!" - Talia Hibbert, author of "Get A Life, Chloe Brown" on "Heart and Hand" the first in the "Gold Sky" series.Rebel Carter loves love. So much in fact that she decided to write the love stories she desperately wanted to read. A book by Rebel means diverse characters, sexy banter, a real big helping of steamy scenes, and, of course, a whole lotta heart.Rebel lives in Colorado, makes a mean espresso, and is hell-bent on filling your bookcase with as many romance stories as humanly possible!

Accustomed to spending fortunes on fast women and high living, Lord Wynchingham is horrified to lose a fortune in a card game and then finds that he is almost bankrupt.So when Tina Croome, his beautiful orphaned Ward, throws herself on his mercy he says that there is nothing he can do. Unless, she suggests, he uses the last of his credit to launch her into London Society and quickly attract a rich husband.Soon she has a long list of suitors, including the wealthy but odious Lord Welton who Tina reluctantly agrees to marry to save Lord Wynchingham. The more she comes to despise her fiancé, the deeper she falls in love with Lord Wyncingham. But it is too late to prevent the arranged marriage? Cue her evil cousin Claude who arrives on the scene with a mad kidnapping scheme.A fun, feisty, exciting romance, Cartland once again delivers a fast-paced, action-packed love story. Perfect for fans of Georgette Heyer, Julia Quinn, and Ginny Dye.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.

Im Jahr 1845 stehen einer alleinstehenden jungen Frau nicht viele Möglichkeiten offen, ihr Leben zu bestreiten: Entweder sie heiratet oder sie geht in Stellung.Nach dem Tod ihres Vaters geht es Anna nicht anders. Doch das Schicksal scheint es gut mit ihr zu meinen, denn es führt sie nach London zu Iseuld und Caradoc Arscott, die sie wie eine Freundin in ihre Familie aufnehmen. Anna wäre glücklich, wären da nicht diese Träume. Nacht für Nacht träumt sie von König Artus, der Iseulds jüngerem Bruder, den sie nicht ausstehen kann, bis aufs Haar gleicht. Erst in Cornwall, der Heimat Iseulds und ihrer Brüder, begreift Anna den Sinn ihrer nächtlichen Fantasien und bald schon weiß sie nicht mehr, ob sie ihrem Verstand trauen darf. Oder ihrem Herzen ...Andrea Instone hat mehr oder weniger fleißig ein Bonner Gymnasium besucht, ist auf einem sowjetischen Kreuzfahrtschiff einmal rund um Europa und Nordafrika geschippert, leitete auf Norderney eine Schönheitsfarm, machte sich in Bad Godesberg selbstständig, arbeitete nacheinander für einen Anwalt, ein Telekommunikationsunternehmen und eine Versicherungsgesellschaft, heiratete einen Australier, bekam zwei Söhne, die selbstständig kochen, aber leider nicht aufräumen, telefoniert mit Freundinnen, wenn sie sie nicht treffen kann, und kuschelt ansonsten mit zwei Katzen und zwei Hunden, während sie auf dem Sofa sitzt und schreibt, schreibt, schreibt.

Hin sautján ára Pippa uppgötvar nokkuð skelfilegt. Systir hennar, Francine, sem lést nokkrum árum áður, var í raun myrt. Hún fannst á veiðisetri í furstadæminu Bruxenstein ásamt baróninum manni sínum, en barn þeirra var hvergi að finna. Pippa ferðast til Bruxenstein til að komast að því hvernig – og hvers vegna – systir hennar var myrt og hvað varð um barn Francine. Tilraun hennar til að komast að sannleikanum um dauða systur sinnar færir hana mitt í valdabaráttu um furstadæmið og hún mætir pólitískum öflum sem veigra sér ekki við að myrða fyrir völd. Mitt í þessu hrífandi en hræðilega landi hittir Pippa þó einnig ástina og yfirþyrmandi ástríðu.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.

Fjortonåriga Polly Milton har blivit bjuden till storstaden för att besöka sin vän Fanny Shaw. Under sin vistelse ska Polly bo hos Fanny och hennes välbärgade familj. Men livet i storstaden skiljer sig avsevärt från Pollys liv på landet och hon har svårt att finna sig till rätta i stadens mode och extravagans. Därtill är familjen Shaws gemensamma leverne långt ifrån den stillsamma och kärleksfulla tillvaro hon är van vid. Fannys lillebror Tom är särskilt retligt inställd till Polly.En präktig flicka följer Polly från barndomens somrar hos familjen Shaw, till vuxen ålder då hon återvänder till staden för att arbeta som lärare. Familjen Shaw har då hamnat i ekonomisk knipa och Pollys annorlunda syn på livet kommer att spela en viktig roll i familjens väg tillbaka.Louisa May Alcott föddes 1832 i Germantown i Pennsylvania och dog 1888 i Massachusetts. Under sitt relativt korta liv hann hon skriva böcker för alla åldrar, men mest känd är hon för ungdomsboken Unga Kvinnor (1868).

In a new audio adaptation of some of Austen’s lesser known works, Avita Jay brings to life the wit and satire of one of England’s greatest authors. In Austen’s final and unfinished novel, Charlotte Heywood finds herself caught up in the comings and goings of the lively seaside resort "Sanditon". It is a story filled with a cast of colourful characters, from the widowed Lady Denham to wealthy Caribbean heiress, Georgiana Lambe, and the dashing, Sidney Parker. Naturally, romance and scandal ensue. The incomplete story has inspired many writers to take the work into their own hands, including the popular adaptation by the ITV, starring Theo James. "Lady Susan" is an epistolary novel that follows the charming, irreverent, newly widowed Lady Susan. Beautiful, flirtatious and utterly, unashamed, she goes about seducing a married man, terrorizing her relatives, and subverting all expectations of the maudlin, frumpy widow. The book was adapted for the screen under the name "Love and Friendship" in 2016 and stars Kate Beckinsale, Chloe Sevigny, Xavier Samuel and Stephen Fry. Another unfinished novel, "The Watsons" follows Emma Watson, the youngest daughter of a poor clergyman who was raised by a wealthy aunt. Returning home, she is bored by her husband-hunting sisters, but soon catches the eye of local gentleman, Lord Osbourne. There are few authors as iconic as Jane Austen (1775-1817). Her body of work contains some of the most beloved books and characters of all time which have been in print for over two hundred years and sold millions of copies worldwide.Austen was a trailblazer, famed for her satire, her astute social commentary and her strong-willed, passionate heroines. Her ability to wield humour with realism has found her favour with critics and readers for generations. Her most famous works include Pride and Prejudice (1813), Emma (1816), Sense and Sensibility (1811) and Persuasion (1818), all of which have received success in adaptations for the screen, stage and radio.

Den store Gatsby är ansedd som en av tidernas mest framstående romaner och skildrar det flådiga livet på Long Island under det glada tjugotalet. Romanen kretsar kring den mystiska miljonären Jay Gatsby och hans besatthet av den vackra Daisy Buchanan. Men vad döljer sig bakom hans överdådiga fester, den strida strömmen av alkohol och jazzmusiken? Kasta dig in jazzålderns glamorösa leverne och ta reda på det själv. F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896–1940) är en av 1900-talets främsta amerikanska författare och har bland annat skrivit de klassiska romanerna Den store Gatsby och Natten är ljuv. Scott Fitzgerald satte i sina verk tonen för 1920-talets "Jazz Age", som han och hans fru Zelda var en viktig del av.

Catherine had beter moeten weten dat toen ze de opwindende David Barrington ontmoette, hij een probleem was. Hij was knap en rijk en maakte haar bezoek aan Marokko des te spannender. Toch had hij een vreselijke reputatie met vrouwen en was hij verre van Catherine's type. Kan ze hem weerstaan, ondanks alles, vooral in zo'n romantische omgeving? Het 20e-eeuwse liefdesverhaal is geschreven door Pamela Kent, een pseudoniem van de Engelse romanschrijfster Ida Pollock.Een must-read voor liefhebbers van literaire romantiek en verrassende spelingen van het lot.Pamela Kent is een van de pseudoniemen van de Engelse schrijfster Ida Julia Pollock (1908-2013). Pollock was een vrouw van extremen. Onder een tiental pseudoniemen publiceerde ze meer dan 125 romans. In haar 90-jarige carrière verkocht ze miljoenen boeken. Ze werd de "oudste schrijver ter wereld" genoemd, omdat ze op haar 105de nog altijd nieuw werk publiceerde. Ze was ook schilderes; op 96-jarige leeftijd wist ze met een van haar olieverfschilderijen een selectie voor een nationale tentoonstelling te versieren. Haar boeken zijn haast uitsluitend romances, met de klemtoon op liefde, zonder seks. Pollock had ook best wat romantiek en spanning in haar eigen leven: haar affaire met de echtgenoot van collega-schrijfster Enid Blyton maakte een einde aan het huwelijk van die laatste.

Lord Glenthorn is bored and lacking oomph. But before you feel sorry for him, it is worth knowing that he has a pile of money, a grand title, estates in England and Ireland and no stress.That is until he finds out he is not Lord Glenthorn, the Anglo-Irish earl. He is in fact the peasant Christy O'Donoghoe, which is a fly in the ointment for his efforts to provide for the woman he loves.At the same time, he gets caught up in the violent Irish Rebellion of 1798.Can he shake off the ennui, become a self-made man and win the hand of his love?Those who enjoy Jane Austen's novels, including 'Persuasion', 'Sense and Sensibility', and 'Pride and Prejudice', will love 'Ennui'. Like Austen, Maria Edgeworth has a gift for gently exposing the hypocrisy and accidental comedy of Britain's 19th century upper-middle class.First published in 1809, 'Ennui' is a didactic novel, which means it aims to teach the reader a moral lesson - like 'Aesop's Fables'.The Irish writer Maria Edgeworth (1768-1849) was highly regarded in her day as a pioneer of early 19th century fiction and children's literature.A friend of the novelist Sir Walter Scott ('Ivanhoe', 'Rob Roy'), she was active and vocal about political and estate reform.Today, she is rather underappreciated - and overshadowed - by other 19th century satirical novelists like Jane Austen and Anthony Trollope.A prolific writer, Edgeworth's best-known works include 'Ennui', 'The Dun' and 'Belinda', which was controversial in its day for featuring inter-racial marriage.

Theodora has, in many ways, a rich life. Many ways apart from the one that counts. She’s got beauty and innocence in abundance, but when it comes to financial means, she sadly falls short. Luckily, a wealthy aunt takes a shine to the poor girl and invites her to London, where she makes the acquaintance of some interesting characters, including Mr. Oglethorpe, a famed journalist.Just like everyone else, Mr. Oglethorpe can’t seem to take his eyes of the young Theo. There’s only one problem – he's already engaged to someone else.‘Theo - A Sprightly Love Story’ is a melodramatic tale of young love and controversy.Those who loved the work of Jane Austen, including such titles as ‘Pride and Prejudice’, which was adapted into film starring Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Bennet, will undoubtedly also fall in love with Frances Hodgson Burnett’s young heroine, Theo.Frances Hodgson Burnett was an English American playwright and author. Born in the UK in Manchester to a family of ironmongers, she later migrated to the United States where she would go on to write some of her most famous plays and novels.During the span of her career, Frances Hodgson Burnett wrote and published more than 53 novels, most of them for adults. However, she is perhaps best known for her work in children’s literature, including famous titles such as ‘The Little Princess’ (1905), ‘The Secret Garden’ (1911), and ‘Little Lord Fauntleroy’ (1886).Frances Hodgson Burnett is also known for her historical fiction, including acclaimed titles such as 'The Head of the House of Coombe' (1922) and its sequel, 'Robin' (1922).Burnett’s work has been adapted for film many times. The latest movie adaptation of ‘The Secret Garden’ was released in 2020, starring Colin Firth and Julie Walters.

‘The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders’ is one of Daniel Defoe’s most celebrated novels. It tells the story of Moll Flanders, a charming con woman, from an autobiographical perspective. The reader follows Moll in her travels between London and Virginia as she attempts to marry or steal her way out of destitution. This novel is both hilarious and tragic as Defoe’s acclaimed writing portrays the hardship of 17th-century life in a wholly entertaining manner. This story remains influential as the titular Moll is an early example of a feminist anti-hero in English novels. ‘Moll Flanders’ is teeming with adventure, romance, and shocking twists and it was adapted into a movie starring Morgan Freeman and a television series starring Daniel Craig in 1996. This captivating family saga should be read by fans of Charles Dickens.Daniel Defoe (1660 – 1731) is one of the most important authors in the English language. Defoe was one of the original English novelists and greatly helped to popularise the form. Defoe was highly prolific and is believed to have written over 300 works ranging from novels to political pamphlets. He was highly celebrated but also controversial as his writings influenced politicians but also led to Defoe being imprisoned. Defoe’s novels have been translated into many languages and are still read across the globe to this day. Some of his most famous books include ‘Moll Flanders’ and ‘Robinson Crusoe’ which was adapted into a movie starring Pierce Brosnan and Damian Lewis in 1997. Defoe’s influence on English novels cannot be understated and his legacy lives on to this day.

Keskiaikainen hovi Veronassa on kokoontunut kuuntelemaan itse Dante Alighieria, joka kertoo traagisen munkki Astorren tarinan. Kun Jumalalle pyhittäytyneen Astorren veli kuolee, hänen isänsä pakottaa hänet naimaan veljen nuoren Diana-lesken ja rikkomaan pyhän lupauksensa. Astorre kihlaa Dianan vastentahtoisesti, mutta pian kohtalo puuttuu peliin. Ennen kuin pari ehtii avioitua, Astorre kohtaa ihanan Antiopen ja rakastuu niin palavasti, että vie tämän vihille häpäisten samalla Dianan. Julkisen skandaalin seurauksena molemmat osapuolet syyllistyvät peruuttamattomiin veritekoihin.Antiikin tragedioita muistuttava historiallinen kertomus kuvaa miestä, joka taistelee vääjäämätöntä kohtaloaan vastaan.Conrad Ferdinand Meyer (1825–1898) oli sveitsiläinen kirjailija. Hän edusti realismia ja kirjoitti useita historiallisia romaaneja.

Ein Herz voller Rache und eine Liebe, die alles besiegen kann ...Adam Penrose, Duke of Stratton, gehört zu Londons elitärer Gesellschaft. Seine Familiengeschichte ist skandalös, deswegen sucht er eine Frau mit Vermögen, Schönheit und Verstand, die bereit ist, sich seinem rücksichtslosen Lebensstil anzupassen. Doch jedes Mal, wenn Clara Cheswick, die wunderschöne Tochter des Erzfeindes seiner Familie, auftaucht, brennt seine Seele vor Verlangen nach ihr.Clara Cheswick denkt überhaupt nicht daran zu heiraten. Sie will nur eins: ihre Frauenzeitschrift veröffentlichen. Selbst wenn sie an einer Heirat interessiert wäre, würde sie sich niemals auf jemanden wie Adam einlassen. Aber Clara hat ein gutes Gespür für Geschichten und hinter Adams Fassade steckt mehr, als sie denkt. Und wer hätte gedacht, dass das Spiel mit der Gefahr so viel Spaß machen kann?Madeline Hunter ist New York Times Bestsellerautorin. Mehr als sechs Millionen Exemplare ihrer Bücher wurden bereits gedruckt. Sie ist Mitglied der RWA-Ehrenliste, hat zweimal den RITA Award gewonnen und war sieben Mal Finalistin. Ihre Bücher sind auf den Bestsellerlisten der New York Times, von USA Today und Publishers Weekly zu finden und wurden in dreizehn Sprachen übersetzt. Sie hat einen Doktortitel in Kunstgeschichte und liebt es, mit ihren Lesern in Kontakt zu stehen.

Orfana di padre, senza più una casa e con pochi risparmi in tasca, la bella e giovane Zelina Tiverton viene incaricata dalla zia Kathleen, sua nuova tutrice, di andare in Russia a lavorare come governante presso il principe e la principessa Volkonsky, nel loro superbo palazzo, per insegnare l'inglese ai loro figli. Salita a malincuore a bordo del piroscafo che la porterà a Stoccolma, in rotta per San Pietroburgo, Zelina incontra l'imperioso Lord Charnock, uno degli uomini più belli e carismatici che abbia mai conosciuto, ma anche il più misterioso e distaccato. All'insaputa di Zelina, Lord Charnock è diretto a San Pietroburgo in una missione diplomatica urgente e segretissima per il Primo Ministro britannico. E così Zelina si ritrova inaspettatamente preda di un mondo sconosciuto e minaccioso fatto di corpi di polizia segreti, spionaggio, sinistri intrighi e aristocratici russi predatori. Con soltanto il focoso Lord Charnock a proteggerla in una terra estranea e indifferente, riuscirà Zelina a conservare la propria innocenza e a coronare il suo sogno romantico?Barbara Cartland (1901 – 2000) è stata una scrittrice britannica molto prolifica, specializzata in particolare in romanzi rosa e novelle romantiche. In oltre settant'anni di attività scrisse oltre 730 romanzi e fu, con oltre un miliardo di copie vendute, una delle autrici di maggior successo di tutti i tempi. Tra gli anni Settanta e Novanta divenne una personalità mediatica soprattutto grazie a numerose apparizioni televisive e partecipazioni a eventi mondani, nonché in quanto imparentata con la giovane Lady Diana, principessa del Galles. Tra i titoli più conosciuti a livello internazionale spiccano "Amore innocente", "La ballerina e il principe" e "Passione sotto la cenere".

La giovane Nadia Demidoff è una bellissima fanciulla con problemi di salute. Su prescrizione del medico, la madre Anna decide di portarla a trascorrere un periodo di riposo in Francia, nel tepore del clima mediterraneo, ma il suo vero obbiettivo è farla sposare con il principe russo Wasily, per poter vantare una figlia principessa ed entrare così nel mondo dell’aristocrazia. Wasily è un uomo moderno, ricco ma anche di buon animo, eppure il suo atteggiamento con le donne è dominante e sbrigativo, mentre Nadia sogna per sé un amore candido e gentile. La tensione è destinata a crescere quando giunge in visita il medico Corradi, geniale luminare della medicina e fervente studioso che per la propria carriera ha sacrificato ogni aspirazione romantica. Con il cuore diviso a metà tra il principe russo e il medico italiano, riuscirà Nadia a decidere per sé stessa e liberarsi dal giudizio della madre?Virginia Tedeschi-Treves (1849 - 1916), nota anche con lo pseudonimo di Cordelia, è stata una scrittrice italiana. Dopo il matrimonio nel 1870 con Giuseppe Treves, proprietario col fratello Emilio della casa editrice Fratelli Treves, diede vita a un salotto letterario frequentato dai principali intellettuali dell'epoca, soprattutto dell'ambiente lombardo e del nord Italia. Contemporaneamente iniziò la sua fortunata carriera di scrittrice di racconti per ragazzi e di romanzi rosa, all'epoca definiti "romanzi per signore". Oltre alla vasta produzione letteraria, lavorò per anni come direttrice di riviste di moda.

After running away from an arranged marriage, dressed as a little old lady, red-haired beauty Jabina finds herself being inadvertently rescued by Drue, the Duke of Warminster. When their carriage overturns on their journey, the pair are taken in by aristocratic friends of Jabina's father leading to the lie that they are married. The Duke is appalled to be stuck with the unruly and impetuous Jabina and she is less than impressed too.As Napoleon declares war on England, the couple make the perilous journey to France in an attempt to escape, but will they ever be able to live without looking over their shoulders?Brimming with drama, 'The Impetuous Duchess' is an action-packed, enemies-to-lovers tale, packed with romance, intrigue and adventure.Perfect for fans of Daphne Du Maurier, Nita Abram, and Scarlett Scott.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.

In this historical romance adventure the wealthy Miss Betty with a heart of gold falls in love with the dashing Rafe. After saving Betty's life in a boat trip gone wrong, Rafe's unscrupulous family members try to piece together who is in fact responsible for the accident and who must seek absolution for it. This throws Betty into the deepest sort of moral confusion...but not without a silver lining.Despite being a master of the horror genre due to the worldwide acclaim of 'Dracula' and its adapted screenplay starring Bela Lugosi, Stoker has brought something different with this piece. A short, but brilliant read that reflects Stoker's love of the romance genre.'Miss Betty' is highly recommended for Bram Stoker aficionados as well as fans of H.P.Lovecraft, H.G.Wells and Edgar Allan Poe.Abraham "Bram" Stoker was born in Dublin in 1847. Turning to fiction in his later years, Stoker published his first short story 'The Crystal Cup' (1872) in London Society magazine. In the 1880s and 1890s, he published 'Under the Sunset' (1882) and an adventure novel titled 'The Snake’s Pass' (1890).It was the publication of 'Dracula' in 1897 which launched Stoker into literary stardom.

'The Man' is a gothic novel combining elements of horror and romance written by Bram Stoker, the author of the acclaimed 'Dracula' made famous by the 1931 movie adaption starring Bela Lugosi. Other masters of gothic fiction include Edgar Allan Poe and H.G. Wells.'The Man' follows the story of Stephen, a lovely young woman and Harold, who is slowly approaching manhood. This story focuses on the immense social and physical proprieties required of the pre-industrial era in England and the struggles facing Stephen and Harold in overcoming them. Stephen is a remarkable character, that has an enlightened feminist perspective ahead of her time, liberating her from the confined conventions regarding a women's role in society. Stoker's descriptive powers seen in the renowned 'Dracula' are also vividly demonstrated in 'The Man' .A sheer pleasure to read, brimming with beautiful prose and an enchanting storyline. 'The Man' is highly recommended for readers who also enjoy classic english literature focusing on the strength of women in the face of adversity as vibrantly depicted in the works of Jane Austen and George Eliot.Abraham "Bram" Stoker was born in Dublin in 1847. Turning to fiction in his later years, Stoker published his first short story 'The Crystal Cup' (1872) in London Society magazine. In the 1880s and 1890s, he published 'Under the Sunset' (1882) and an adventure novel titled 'The Snake’s Pass' (1890).It was the publication of 'Dracula' in 1897 which launched Stoker into literary stardom.

Originally published in 1899 ‘A Duet with an Occasional Chorus’ is a short romance by famous Sherlock Holmes creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. A happily engaged young couple, Maude Selby and Frank Crosse are excitedly looking forward to their wedding. Soon afterwards however, they find their wedded bliss disturbed by a previous lover of Frank’s. A sweet and humorous story from the world-renowned author.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British author, best known as the creator of the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, he was educated in England and Austria before studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh. It was during his time at university that Doyle began writing short stories, submitting them to magazines and journals. His first Sherlock Holmes novel, ‘A Study in Scarlet’ was written in just three weeks and published in 1887 to favourable reviews, and more Sherlock adventures followed. By 1893, Doyle was growing tired of Sherlock and attempted to kill him off in the story ‘The Final Problem’, but public outcry caused him to resurrect the famous detective. He featured in a total of 56 short stories and four novels along with his trusty sidekick Dr Watson and made Doyle one of the best-paid authors of the time. The stories have been adapted multiple times; most recently in the successful BBC series ‘Sherlock’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Later literary works included the Professor Challenger series which began with ‘The Lost World’, in which Challenger sets out to find evidence of prehistoric life. The book inspired numerous adaptations, including the films ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Lost World’. In later life Doyle became captivated by the world of spiritualism and the occult and published non-fiction works about his beliefs including ‘The Coming of the Fairies’. Arthur Conan Doyle died at home in 1930.