Romantisk spænding

When Linnet Kintyre nursed the alluring Guy Monteith through his bout of malaria in London, she tied herself to him in more ways than one. Guy wished to marry her, and indeed almost did not leave her out of his sight. Linnet, on the other hand, was not sure of her own feelings, which were increasingly drawn towards the mysterious Dr. Adrian Shane Willoughby. Yet the doctor only seemed to have eyes for the foxy Diana Carey. Should Linnet follow her reason the maddeningly strong feelings she had developed towards this other man, as hopeless as it seemed? The story by Averil Ives, a pseudonym of romance writer Ida Pollock, is an intriguing love story from the 20th century.A must-read for fans of literary romance and surprising twists of fate.Averil Ives is a pseudonym of Ida Pollock (1908 – 2013), a highly successful British writer of over 125 romance novels translated into numerous languages and published across the world. Ida Pollock has sold millions of copies over her 90-year career.Pollock began writing when she was 10 years old. Ida has travelled widely, living in several different countries. She continues to be popular amongst both her devoted fan base and new readers alike. Pollock has been referred to as the "world's oldest novelist" who was still active at 105 and continued writing until her death.On the occasion of her 105th birthday, Pollock was appointed honorary vice-president of the Romantic Novelists' Association, having been one of its founding members.Ida Pollock wrote in a wide variety of pseudonyms: Joan M. Allen, Susan Barrie, Pamela Kent, Averil Ives, Anita Charles, Barbara Rowan, Jane Beaufort, Rose Burghley, Mary Whistler and Marguerite Bell.

When Penny was orphaned her aunt Heloise and her beautiful cousin Veronica became her family. Compared to Penny, Veronica had it all: beauty, social connections, and above all, the lovely Stephen for a fiancé. When Veronica decides, at the last minute, that she will not marry Stephen after all, Stephen’s attention turns to Penny. Finally, Penny gets the wonderful husband she always dreamed of. Yet everything is threatened when Veronica steps back into their lives. Can Penny hold on to her new-found happiness? The gripping love tale dating back to the 20th century is written by Mary Whistler, a pseudonym of the romance writer Ida Pollock.A must-read for fans of literary romance and surprising twists of fate.Mary Whistler is a pseudonym of Ida Pollock (1908 – 2013), a highly successful British writer of over 125 romance novels translated into numerous languages and published across the world. Ida Pollock has sold millions of copies over her 90-year career.Pollock began writing when she was 10 years old. Ida has travelled widely, living in several different countries. She continues to be popular amongst both her devoted fan base and new readers alike. Pollock has been referred to as the "world's oldest novelist" who was still active at 105 and continued writing until her death.On the occasion of her 105th birthday, Pollock was appointed honorary vice-president of the Romantic Novelists' Association, having been one of its founding members.Ida Pollock wrote in a wide variety of pseudonyms: Joan M. Allen, Susan Barrie, Pamela Kent, Averil Ives, Anita Charles, Barbara Rowan, Jane Beaufort, Rose Burghley, Mary Whistler and Marguerite Bell.

Judith was still battling a cold when her friend Ann took her to recover at her godmother’s a glorious castle on the Northumbrian coast. What seemed like the perfect getaway for recovery was made less welcoming by the cold shoulder given by Lady Markham’s grandson, Sir Anthony Dmitri Markham. Yet there was also something terribly intriguing about this cold, handsome man of Russian origin... The memorable love tale written by Barbara Rowan, a pseudonym of Ida Pollock, dates back to the 20th century.A must-read for fans of literary romance and surprising twists of fate.Barbara Rowan is a pseudonym of Ida Pollock (1908 – 2013), a highly successful British writer of over 125 romance novels translated into numerous languages and published across the world. Ida Pollock has sold millions of copies over her 90-year career.Pollock began writing when she was 10 years old. Ida has travelled widely, living in several different countries. She continues to be popular amongst both her devoted fan base and new readers alike. Pollock has been referred to as the "world's oldest novelist" who was still active at 105 and continued writing until her death.On the occasion of her 105th birthday, Pollock was appointed honorary vice-president of the Romantic Novelists' Association, having been one of its founding members.Ida Pollock wrote in a wide variety of pseudonyms: Joan M. Allen, Susan Barrie, Pamela Kent, Averil Ives, Anita Charles, Barbara Rowan, Jane Beaufort, Rose Burghley, Mary Whistler and Marguerite Bell.

When Miss Emma Crayle suddenly found herself at the bedside of the wealthy Sir Adrian Denver, she received a most unexpected invitation of marriage to the man. How could she refuse? He had always been nothing short of fair towards her, and he assured her that the marriage was to keep his fortune out of the hands of his two unreliable nephews. She soon turned into a widow of significant means, but according to Sir Adrian’s friend, she was now in grave danger. What did this warning by Mr. Julian d’Erlanger mean? After all, she knew very little of this man, and why should he even care about her fate? The unconventional love story by Jane Beaufort, a pseudonym of romance writer Ida Pollock, combines romance and intrigue.Jane Beaufort is a pseudonym of Ida Pollock (1908 – 2013), a highly successful British writer of over 125 romance novels translated into numerous languages and published across the world. Ida Pollock has sold millions of copies over her 90-year career.Pollock began writing when she was 10 years old. Ida has travelled widely, living in several different countries. She continues to be popular amongst both her devoted fan base and new readers alike. Pollock has been referred to as the "world's oldest novelist" who was still active at 105 and continued writing until her death.On the occasion of her 105th birthday, Pollock was appointed honorary vice-president of the Romantic Novelists' Association, having been one of its founding members.Ida Pollock wrote in a wide variety of pseudonyms: Joan M. Allen, Susan Barrie, Pamela Kent, Averil Ives, Anita Charles, Barbara Rowan, Jane Beaufort, Rose Burghley, Mary Whistler and Marguerite Bell.

Harriet confronts the aristocratic Marquis of Capel about his duties towards his three young wards, and his obvious neglect. However, her timing could not be worse, resulting in the Marquis being terribly wounded. As Harriet takes care of him and hopes that she will finally win over his affections, she comes up with a clever plan – to win him over once and for all. The memorable love tale written by Marguerite Bell, a pseudonym of romance writer Ida Pollock, dates back to the 20th century.A must-read for fans of literary romance and surprising twists of fate.Marguerite Bell is a pseudonym of Ida Pollock (1908 – 2013), a highly successful British writer of over 125 romance novels translated into numerous languages and published across the world. Ida Pollock has sold millions of copies over her 90-year career.Pollock began writing when she was 10 years old. Ida has travelled widely, living in several different countries. She continues to be popular amongst both her devoted fan base and new readers alike. Pollock has been referred to as the "world's oldest novelist" who was still active at 105 and continued writing until her death.On the occasion of her 105th birthday, Pollock was appointed honorary vice-president of the Romantic Novelists' Association, having been one of its founding members.Ida Pollock wrote in a wide variety of pseudonyms: Joan M. Allen, Susan Barrie, Pamela Kent, Averil Ives, Anita Charles, Barbara Rowan, Jane Beaufort, Rose Burghley, Mary Whistler and Marguerite Bell.

It is the year 1803 and England and France are barely at peace. When captain Oliver Westland of the British Navy is left by the admiral’s daughter, he seeks consolation and proposes to the woman’s sister Letty instead. Yet soon after their wedding, Oliver soon sails away. When he sends for his bride six months later, she is taken captive by the French captain Armand d’Anviers and finds herself falling hard. She is now trapped between the love of two men in dangerous circumstances. Can she find happiness still? The gripping love story from the early 21st century is written by Marguerite Bell, a pseudonym of the prolific romance writer Ida Pollock.A must-read for fans of literary romance and surprising twists of fate.Marguerite Bell is a pseudonym of Ida Pollock (1908 – 2013), a highly successful British writer of over 125 romance novels translated into numerous languages and published across the world. Ida Pollock has sold millions of copies over her 90-year career.Pollock began writing when she was 10 years old. Ida has travelled widely, living in several different countries. She continues to be popular amongst both her devoted fan base and new readers alike. Pollock has been referred to as the "world's oldest novelist" who was still active at 105 and continued writing until her death.On the occasion of her 105th birthday, Pollock was appointed honorary vice-president of the Romantic Novelists' Association, having been one of its founding members.Ida Pollock wrote in a wide variety of pseudonyms: Joan M. Allen, Susan Barrie, Pamela Kent, Averil Ives, Anita Charles, Barbara Rowan, Jane Beaufort, Rose Burghley, Mary Whistler and Marguerite Bell.

Jane is the secretary of a famous American actress. She travels to an estate in France owned by a world-renowned singer ahead of her employer and encounters a mysterious man. In the days that follow, she falls head over heels in love with him, and to her shock, soon discovers that the mystery man is, in fact, the famous singer called Etienne. Surely she does not have a future with this brilliant and influential figure – or does she? Set in picturesque France, the memorable love tale written by Mary Whistler, a pseudonym of Ida Pollock, dates back to the 20th century.A must-read for fans of literary romance and surprising twists of fate.Mary Whistler is a pseudonym of Ida Pollock (1908 – 2013), a highly successful British writer of over 125 romance novels translated into numerous languages and published across the world. Ida Pollock has sold millions of copies over her 90-year career.Pollock began writing when she was 10 years old. Ida has travelled widely, living in several different countries. She continues to be popular amongst both her devoted fan base and new readers alike. Pollock has been referred to as the "world's oldest novelist" who was still active at 105 and continued writing until her death.On the occasion of her 105th birthday, Pollock was appointed honorary vice-president of the Romantic Novelists' Association, having been one of its founding members.Ida Pollock wrote in a wide variety of pseudonyms: Joan M. Allen, Susan Barrie, Pamela Kent, Averil Ives, Anita Charles, Barbara Rowan, Jane Beaufort, Rose Burghley, Mary Whistler and Marguerite Bell.

Robert St. Cere’s younger half-sister was a lot to handle, and Robert wanted to provide her with some stability in her life. When he married Fern Gilchrist, it was more of a tactical move than a romantic gesture, but Fern had increasing difficulty accepting such a lack of romance. Furthermore, she was beginning to worry about Denise de Courville, a woman from Robert’s past who seemed to keep coming back... The story dating back to the 20th century was written by Anita Charles, a pseudonym of Ida Pollock, offers a memorable love tale marked by intrigue.A must-read for fans of literary romance and surprising twists of fate.Anita Charles is a pseudonym of Ida Pollock (1908 – 2013), a highly successful British writer of over 125 romance novels translated into numerous languages and published across the world. Ida Pollock has sold millions of copies over her 90-year career.Pollock began writing when she was 10 years old. Ida has travelled widely, living in several different countries. She continues to be popular amongst both her devoted fan base and new readers alike. Pollock has been referred to as the "world's oldest novelist" who was still active at 105 and continued writing until her death.On the occasion of her 105th birthday, Pollock was appointed honorary vice-president of the Romantic Novelists' Association, having been one of its founding members.Ida Pollock wrote in a wide variety of pseudonyms: Joan M. Allen, Susan Barrie, Pamela Kent, Averil Ives, Anita Charles, Barbara Rowan, Jane Beaufort, Rose Burghley, Mary Whistler and Marguerite Bell.

Valentine had been drawn to Richard Sterne ever since that one dreamy summer they spent at Bladon’s Rock. Too bad that he has always only had eyes for the beautiful Roxanne, who left. Now Valentine meets the charming Dr. Gaston Lamoine and hopes that he would see Valentine as adoringly as she sees him. Yet when Roxanne returns, she is forced to compete for the doctor’s affections as well. Can she win? The steamy story of competing hearts dates back to the 20th century was written under Pamela Kent, a pseudonym of the classic romance writer Ida Pollock.A must-read for fans of literary romance and surprising twists of fate.Pamela Kent is a pseudonym of Ida Pollock (1908 – 2013), a highly successful British writer of over 125 romance novels translated into numerous languages and published across the world. Ida Pollock has sold millions of copies over her 90-year career.Pollock began writing when she was 10 years old. Ida has travelled widely, living in several different countries. She continues to be popular amongst both her devoted fan base and new readers alike. Pollock has been referred to as the "world's oldest novelist" who was still active at 105 and continued writing until her death.On the occasion of her 105th birthday, Pollock was appointed honorary vice-president of the Romantic Novelists' Association, having been one of its founding members.Ida Pollock wrote in a wide variety of pseudonyms: Joan M. Allen, Susan Barrie, Pamela Kent, Averil Ives, Anita Charles, Barbara Rowan, Jane Beaufort, Rose Burghley, Mary Whistler and Marguerite Bell.

Lois Fairchild ends up becoming he governess to the son of Dom Julyan, a charming and wealthy Portuguese widower. Yet not everyone is happy about Lois staying at Quinta de Valerira, Julyan’s beautiful house, nor about her kindling passions for the man. Can she stay there, with her feelings for Julyan becoming stronger every day, and more importantly, does she even stand a chance? The gripping love tale from the 20th century was written by Barbara Rowan, one of the pseudonyms of the prolific romance writer Ida Pollock.A must-read for fans of literary romance and surprising twists of fate.Barbara Rowan is a pseudonym of Ida Pollock (1908 – 2013), a highly successful British writer of over 125 romance novels translated into numerous languages and published across the world. Ida Pollock has sold millions of copies over her 90-year career.Pollock began writing when she was 10 years old. Ida has travelled widely, living in several different countries. She continues to be popular amongst both her devoted fan base and new readers alike. Pollock has been referred to as the "world's oldest novelist" who was still active at 105 and continued writing until her death.On the occasion of her 105th birthday, Pollock was appointed honorary vice-president of the Romantic Novelists' Association, having been one of its founding members.Ida Pollock wrote in a wide variety of pseudonyms: Joan M. Allen, Susan Barrie, Pamela Kent, Averil Ives, Anita Charles, Barbara Rowan, Jane Beaufort, Rose Burghley, Mary Whistler and Marguerite Bell.

Susan noticed him first on the plane from Paris to Baghdad – an aloof yet extremely handsome man who intrigued her greatly. However, when an emergency hit them, this man called Raoul Mehmet Bey, is the one to take care of her. They were tied in more ways than one, as she discovered that she was traveling to his place for employment. Although far from a polite gentleman, Susan is endlessly drawn to Raoul and finds herself at his mercy during dangerous adventures in the desert. Set in the beautiful landscapes of Iraq, the love story from the 20th century was written under Pamela Kent, a pseudonym of the prolific romance writer Ida Pollock.A must-read for fans of literary romance and surprising twists of fate.Pamela Kent is a pseudonym of Ida Pollock (1908 – 2013), a highly successful British writer of over 125 romance novels translated into numerous languages and published across the world. Ida Pollock has sold millions of copies over her 90-year career.Pollock began writing when she was 10 years old. Ida has travelled widely, living in several different countries. She continues to be popular amongst both her devoted fan base and new readers alike. Pollock has been referred to as the "world's oldest novelist" who was still active at 105 and continued writing until her death.On the occasion of her 105th birthday, Pollock was appointed honorary vice-president of the Romantic Novelists' Association, having been one of its founding members.Ida Pollock wrote in a wide variety of pseudonyms: Joan M. Allen, Susan Barrie, Pamela Kent, Averil Ives, Anita Charles, Barbara Rowan, Jane Beaufort, Rose Burghley, Mary Whistler and Marguerite Bell.

Felicity leaves for the beautiful Menzies Island in the Caribbean with Cassandra Wood, who has come to visit his uncle. The property is now inhabited by Paul Halloran, a former conductor who almost lost his vision in an accident a few years earlier. Cassandra makes it clear that she wants Paul, this enigmatic musician, to herself. Hence Felicity is uncomfortable with her own, growing feelings for Paul. Yet it seems that chance could well be on her side this time... The memorable love story written by Averil Ives, a pseudonym of romance writer Ida Pollock, dates back to the 20th century.A must-read for fans of literary romance and surprising twists of fate.Averil Ives is a pseudonym of Ida Pollock (1908 – 2013), a highly successful British writer of over 125 romance novels translated into numerous languages and published across the world. Ida Pollock has sold millions of copies over her 90-year career.Pollock began writing when she was 10 years old. Ida has travelled widely, living in several different countries. She continues to be popular amongst both her devoted fan base and new readers alike. Pollock has been referred to as the "world's oldest novelist" who was still active at 105 and continued writing until her death.On the occasion of her 105th birthday, Pollock was appointed honorary vice-president of the Romantic Novelists' Association, having been one of its founding members.Ida Pollock wrote in a wide variety of pseudonyms: Joan M. Allen, Susan Barrie, Pamela Kent, Averil Ives, Anita Charles, Barbara Rowan, Jane Beaufort, Rose Burghley, Mary Whistler and Marguerite Bell.

Josie Winter ad the pleasurable task of nursing the lovely Dr. Michael Duveen as his private nurse at his friend’s place in Spain. The family friend turned out to be the charming Marquis de Palheiro, and it did not take long for Josie to be swept away by feelings for him. Yet she was convinced that the Marquis would marry the elegant American heiress Sylvia. Surely she does not stand a chance? The love tale dating back to the 20th century was written by Averil Ives, one of the pseudonyms of the English romance writer Ida Pollock.A must-read for fans of literary romance and surprising twists of fate.Averil Ives is a pseudonym of Ida Pollock (1908 – 2013), a highly successful British writer of over 125 romance novels translated into numerous languages and published across the world. Ida Pollock has sold millions of copies over her 90-year career.Pollock began writing when she was 10 years old. Ida has travelled widely, living in several different countries. She continues to be popular amongst both her devoted fan base and new readers alike. Pollock has been referred to as the "world's oldest novelist" who was still active at 105 and continued writing until her death.On the occasion of her 105th birthday, Pollock was appointed honorary vice-president of the Romantic Novelists' Association, having been one of its founding members.Ida Pollock wrote in a wide variety of pseudonyms: Joan M. Allen, Susan Barrie, Pamela Kent, Averil Ives, Anita Charles, Barbara Rowan, Jane Beaufort, Rose Burghley, Mary Whistler and Marguerite Bell.

Eine fesselnde Liebesgeschichte am prunkvollen Hof des Sonnenkonigs.Die junge Isabell dient Liselotte von der Pfalz als Kammerzofe am Hofe Ludwigs XIV. Doch sie ist voller Hass, denn ihr Vater wurde von den Soldaten des Sonnenkonigs ermordet, wodurch sie selbst zur Flucht gezwungen wurde. Als sie dem franzosischen Herrscher jedoch eines Tages in den Garten des Hofes gegenubersteht, trifft es sie wie ein Schlag. Isabell ist wie hypnotisiert vom Regenten und von der Macht, die er ausstrahlt. Ludwig XIV. wiederum ist fasziniert von dem schonen und ungezahmten Madchen. Eine auergewohnliche Liebesgeschichte beginnt...-

Powieść kryminalna jednego z najpopularniejszych autorów PRL!Mąż Klotyldy Barnet stracił rozum. Przynajmniej do takiego wniosku dochodzi kobieta na wieść o tym, że Horacjusz planuje przekazać swój wielomilionowy majątek pracującym w jego fabryce robotnikom. Klotylda za wszelką cenę nie chce dopuścić do utraty fortuny i rozpoczyna starania o ubezwłasnowolnienie małżonka. Tymczasem ich jedyna córka Kitty aktywnie działa w Klubie Ekscentrycznych Panien. Za sprawą ciągu wielu przypadkowych wydarzeń i kontaktom ojca dziewczyna poznaje Gustawa Martona, młodego awangardowego pianistę. Między młodymi szybko rozwija się uczucie. Marton nie zdaje sobie sprawy, jakie perypetie czekają go w rodzinie Barnetów. Będzie się działo!Język, postacie i poglądy zawarte w tej publikacji nie odzwierciedlają poglądów ani opinii wydawcy. Utwór ma charakter publikacji historycznej, ukazującej postawy i tendencje charakterystyczne dla czasów, z których pochodzi.Zygmunt Zeydler-Zborowski (1911-2000) – polski pisarz literatury kryminalnej, twórca postaci Stefana Downara. W przededniu II wojny światowej ukończył polonistykę na Uniwersytecie Warszawskim. W trakcie wojny zarabiał, śpiewając w warszawskich kawiarniach, a po jej zakończeniu został urzędnikiem w Ministerstwie Żeglugi i Handlu Zagranicznego. Debiutował jako autor powieści sensacyjnych, publikowanych w odcinkach na łamach prasy. Dwa lata spędził we Włoszech, podróżował także po Ameryce Południowej. Był redaktorem w Telewizji Polskiej, działał w Polskiej Agencji Reklamowej. Od 1963 jego głównym zajęciem było pisanie. Zasłynął jako twórca powieści kryminalnych i sensacyjnych. Spoczywa na Cmentarzu Powązkowskim w Warszawie.

No momento em que o desespero e a solidão invadiam seu coração, Larina recebeu um convite inesperado: passar alguns dias na linda região de Nápoles. A jovem pensava que a vida não poderia ser mais maravilhosa. Para sua surpresa, a vida ainda reservava surpresas, pois conheceu Wynstan e seu coração pulou de paixão! Seu rosto e suas maneiras faziam ele parecer um deus do Olimpo... Mas esse amor tão sublime já estava condenado, pois Larina guarda um grande segredo que jamais poderá revelar!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.

Ethan llega a Snowdonia y se enfrenta a las expectativas que su familia tiene sobre él. Los viejos recuerdos comienzan a aflorar y piensa en cómo su padre le exigió que estudiase una carrera para hacerse cargo algún día de las propiedades familiares. Que le hubieran aceptado en el mejor coro masculino de Cambridge carecía de todo valor para su familia. Con el fin de evitarla, Ethan alquila una pequeña cabaña y se inventa rápidamente la historia de que es un escritor que necesita trabajar en paz. Holly se ha hecho cargo del antiguo pub del pueblo y está haciendo todo lo posible por arreglar el local. Cuando va de camino a recoger una entrega para su nuevo pub, choca con una ciclista que cae y resbala por la nieve. Para su sorpresa, ve que es Chloe, la estrella de cine que se ha mudado hace poco a la pequeña aldea. Después del más que inesperado encuentro, ambas se dirigen juntas a la ciudad. Sin embargo, Holly pronto se ve obligada a revelar a su nueva amiga sus más oscuros secretos cuando un invitado no deseado de su pasado aparece para asustarla.Esta es la segunda parte de Enredo de Navidad en Snowdonia.Lilly Emme es una escritora sueca que ha vivido en Inglaterra durante mucho tiempo. Es una maestra escribiendo novelas feelgood con mucho corazón, y a sus lectores les apasionan sus libros.

It is the mid eighties and successful theatrical agent Clive Spoke embarks on a quest to find the truth about his ex-lover’s early death.Travelling to the US he uncovers a devastating and destructive conspiracy aimed at the burgeoning gay community.Could the government really be involved?Stuart Hopps is an eminent, award-winning choreographer. He has worked on many major feature films, including The Wicker Man with Robin Hardy, Sense and Sensibility with Ang Lee, and Much Ado About Nothing with Kenneth Branagh.He has produced work for Scottish Opera, Welsh National Opera, the Royal Opera and has worked for both the RSC and the National Theatre. He lives in Deal, Kent and "The Rainbow Conspiracy" is his first novel.

La vita e diventata un incubo di terrore e disperazione per l'adorabile Wivina Compton da quando Jeffrey Farlow, capo della banda di contrabbandieri del villaggio, e determinato a renderla sua moglie. Wivina disprezza Farlow con tutta se stessa: prova repulsione di fronte alle sue avances, ed e certa che sia stato proprio lui ad ordinare l'omicidio di suo padre. Tuttavia nessuno nel villaggio oserebbe ostacolare Farlow e i suoi uomini, e Wivina e certa che la obblighera a sposarlo con la forza. C'e solo un uomo che puo salvarla dal suo destino: il tenebroso Lord Cheriton, stimato eroe di guerra napoleonico arrivato al villaggio proprio per stanare Farlow e i suoi traffici illeciti. -

Iain Hadleigh, Maggiore dei lancieri del Bengala, incontra per la prima volta la bellissima Brucena Nairn su un treno in corsa che sta attraversando l'India. Brucena e intenzionata a raggiungere suo cugino e la moglie per lavorare come tata del loro bambino, cosi da sfuggire una volta per tutte ai soprusi del padre, che la disprezza per essere nata donna anziche uomo. Ma sotto il sole cocente dell'India, Brucena trova molto di piu da temere: si ritrovera vittima delle attenzioni indesiderate dell'alquanto sinistro Lord Rawthorne e, peggio ancora, dei devoti di Thuggee, assassini di strada che strangolano le loro vittime con una sciarpa di seta gialla. Sola nella propria lotta per la sopravvivenza, sara proprio il maggiore Hadleigh a offrirle protezione, rivelando un animo molto piu coraggioso e gentile di cio che da a vedere.-

Rampollo londinese e amico del re, il duca di Strathnarn e riluttante quando eredita dall'odiato padre il titolo e le responsabilita di capotribu del clan McNarn. Giunto nell'altopiano scozzese da cui e fuggito da giovane, si trova di fronte a un terribile dilemma: per liberare il giovane nipote ed erede dalle grinfie del clan nemico, i Kilcare, deve sposare Cola, la figlia del loro temibile capo. Sconvolto, il duca acconsente di malavoglia, rifiutandosi persino di guardare in faccia la sua giovane sposa, certo che sia rozza, ignorante e poco attraente, cosi diversa dalle bellezze sofisticate con cui era solito intrattenersi nella societa londinese. Ma quando iniziano a delinearsi le trame di un terrificante complotto contro il Re, sara proprio Cola ad arrivare in soccorso e capovolgere la situazione. Soltanto adesso, dopo averla giudicata e maltrattata in modo cosi terribile, il duca vede la sua sposa per quello che e: una bellezza dai capelli corvini, talentuosa e coraggiosa. Sara forse troppo tardi perche il loro matrimonio di convenienza riceva la benedizione del vero amore?-

Dopo la rovina economica e la morte del padre, Nerita Dunbar e rimasta sola a Londra. Ferocemente orgogliosa e indipendente, rifiuta di fare affidamento sulla carita dei parenti, e sotto mentite spoglie trova lavoro come governante nella casa di campagna del marchese di Wychbold, un famoso rubacuori e vecchio amico di suo padre. Che una piccola bugia sia tutto cio che serve per lasciarsi la vecchia vita alle spalle e iniziarne una nuova? -

Quando un locandiere scozzese chiede all'austero e riservato Drue, duca di Warminster, di dare un passaggio a una vecchietta la cui carrozza e in panne, lui accetta con riluttanza. La fragile vecchia signora e in realta una giovane bellezza dai capelli rossi di nome Jabina, scappata di casa per evitare un matrimonio impostole dal padre. Quando anche la loro carrozza si ribalta, i due vengono accolti da amici aristocratici del padre di Jabina, a cui lei racconta di essere sposata con Drue: una piccola bugia a fin di bene, non fosse che a causa di un'oscura legge scozzese adesso il duca si ritrova effettivamente e legalmente sposato con quella ragazza indisciplinata e impulsiva!-

All'alba di una nuova missione di spionaggio nella pericolosa Pechino, Stanton Ware si chiede chi sara l'individuo scelto dall'agenzia come partner e collaboratore. Senza dubbio si aspetta un uomo abituato a viaggiare e combattere, un compagno coraggioso e patriottico oltre ogni limite, vista la difficolta dell'incarico. Eppure, quando incontra il suo alleato a Pechino, quasi non tradisce se stesso con un'esclamazione poco consona: perche non e un uomo ad essere entrato nella stanza, ma la ragazza piu bella che Stanton abbia mai visto in vita sua.-

La morte del suo amato padre ha lasciato senza un soldo Tempera e la sua matrigna, la splendida quanto perfida Lady Rothley. Quando ricevono un invito nientemeno che dal duca di Chevingham a unirsi a lui nel sud della Francia, e una manna dal cielo per entrambe. Ma se arrivare dal duca senza nemmeno una cameriera e inconcepibile, permettersene una e oltremodo impossibile: cosi e Tempera a travestirsi da serva e accompagnare la matrigna sotto mentite spoglie. Tutti gli ingranaggi sono in moto per assicurare la perfetta riuscita del piano... fino a quando l'estro artistico che Tempera ha ereditato dal padre affiora in superficie, travolgendo il duca con tutto il suo talento e la sua passione.-

La giovane Vita Ashford rabbrividisce al solo pensiero di sposare Lord Bantham: quell'uomo e abbastanza vecchio da poter essere suo padre, e lei preferirebbe morire piuttosto che diventare sua moglie. Vita ha quindi pianificato una straordinaria fuga da casa, e la sua destinazione finale e il deserto siriano, dove sua cugina Jane vive con uno sceicco beduino. Vita e certa che Jane simpatizzera con il suo rifiuto di sposarsi e le insegnera i segreti del vero amore. Eppure, una volta arrivata sotto il sole cocente della Siria, non sara da sua cugina che Vita imparera quanto puo essere caldo e passionale l'amore nel deserto. -

La principessa Marie-Celeste, detta Zaza, desidera soltanto un po' di liberta: per questo decide di fuggire con il suo insegnante di musica per concedersi una vacanza nella splendida Parigi. Sfortunatamente, l'insegnante si ferisce alla caviglia e Zaza trova aiuto in un uomo misterioso, da cui rimane immediatamente conquistata. Mentre i rivoluzionari complottano in agguato per rovesciare il governo, Zaza dovra decidere una volta per tutte quanto e disposta a rischiare per ottenere l'amore e la tanto agognata liberta. -

Il marchese di Troon e irrequieto da quando e tornato dal continente, dove aveva preso servizio come soldato. Niente ormai soddisfa la sua brama di brivido e azione, neanche il gioco d'azzardo e le rischiose corse clandestine a cui ha iniziato a partecipare. Come se non bastasse, adesso deve proteggere il patrimonio di famiglia dalle mire del fratello minore, e cio significa procurarsi un matrimonio e un erede nel minor tempo possibile. Prima di prendere in moglie la dissoluta amante, il marchese organizza un'ultima avventura con i compagni di sempre: una pericolosa corsa a ostacoli di mezzanotte con lauti premi in denaro. Quando scherza sul fatto che i suoi contendenti dovrebbero fare testamento prima di partecipare, di certo non si aspetta che qualcuno lo prenda sul serio. Eppure, dopo che il secondo classificato muore per un attacco di cuore, il marchese scopre che l'uomo aveva redatto un documento legale in cui indicava proprio lui come legittimo tutore di sua figlia, la bellissima e determinata Valeta Lingfield.-

Quando l'imperioso Duca di Strathrannock convoca improvvisamente sua nipote di otto anni per crescerla come sua erede e futura leader del clan, Fiona Windham, tutrice della bambina, e piena di indignazione. Dopotutto il duca e lo stesso uomo che ha diseredato suo fratello per aver sposato una donna inglese: come osa mettersi di nuovo in mezzo a tutto cio che rimane della sua famiglia? -

Quando il bel duca di Welminster arriva a San Pietroburgo per discutere dell'avanzata di Napoleone verso Mosca, non ha di certo tempo per mettersi a pensare a questioni romantiche, in particolare quelle riguardanti la principessa Sonia, che lo vede come un potenziale marito per la figlia Tania. Durante una cena in cui la principessa cerca di farli avvicinare, il duca e invece colpito dall'amica di Tania, una giovane donna di rara bellezza che porta il nome di Zoia. Sara forse questa ragazza dal passato burrascoso a farlo ricredere sulle proprie intenzioni? -