Bøger af Barbara Cartland

On a hot summer’s day in 1880 the beautiful Lady Rosella is cutting a basket of blooms in her beloved Rose Garden at her aunt’s house in Hampshire. It is her seventeenth birthday and no one remembers it except for Thomas, the gardener’s boy. Later she is driven to Winchester and has an unpleasant encounter with two raucous gentlemen in the local tavern before going on to fit her first ball gown that her aunt has given her the money for just before she died.But who is the lovely masked woman she glimpses in the mirror at the dressmakers, a glorious vision clad in rose-pink silk? And who is the dark figure approaching through the shadows of a dim and ghostly ballroom? Before she will discover the answers to these questions and to escape marriage to a most unpleasant companion of her uncle’s, Rosella must travel many miles to the glorious City of Venice accompanied by Pickle, an extremely talkative and colourful parrot.She has left behind everything dear to her and when a mysterious stranger appears in Venice, Rosella believes that he may be the love she has so often dreamed about. This love will bring her pain and passion beyond anything she could ever have imagined. But her hopes are in ruins when she discovers the mysterious stranger to be the son of her arch enemy and once again she must flee.Will Rosella and her true love ever be reconciled – or will the Fates conspire to keep them apart forever? Find out in this thrilling new romance by BARBARA CARTLAND, the one hundredth title in the Barbara Cartland Pink Collection.Barbara Cartland was the world’s most prolific novelist who wrote an amazing 723 books in her lifetime, of which no less than 644 were romantic novels with worldwide sales of over 1 billion copies and her books were translated into 36 different languages. As well as romantic novels, she wrote historical biographies, 6 autobiographies, theatrical plays and books of advice on life, love, vitamins and cookery. She wrote her first book at the age of 21 and it was called Jigsaw. It became an immediate bestseller and sold 100,000 copies in hardback in England and all over Europe in translation. Between the ages of 77 and 97 she increased her output and wrote an incredible 400 romances as the demand for her romances was so strong all over the world. She wrote her last book at the age of 97 and it was entitled perhaps prophetically The Way to Heaven. Her books have always been immensely popular in the United States where in 1976 her current books were at numbers 1 & 2 in the B. Dalton bestsellers list, a feat never achieved before or since by any author. Barbara Cartland became a legend in her own lifetime and will be best remembered for her wonderful romantic novels so loved by her millions of readers throughout the world, who have always collected her books to read again and again, especially when they feel miserable or depressed. Her books will always be treasured for their moral message, her pure and innocent heroines, her handsome and dashing heroes, her blissful happy endings and above all for her belief that the power of love is more important than anything else in everyone’s life."

Queen Victoria sends for the Duke of Sherbourne and asks him to undertake a very secret mission on her behalf. It is so secret that only his loyal valet, Jenkins, is told. The Duke agrees and it takes him to Greece where he had not been for some years. He visits King George who is the same age as he is and whom he has known in the past. He has been a great success as King, although he was only eighteen when he took over the throne and he is married to Princess Olga of Russia and they are extremely happy.The Duke envies them and, although he has been pursued by a great number of beautiful women in London, he has never yet fallen in love. He consistently refuses to marry although his family beg him to produce an heir to his ancient title. Before the Duke leaves Athens, he says that he must visit the Parthenon because he wants to see again the view from the top as it is the most inspiring in the world. When he reaches the top, the only other person there is a young and beautiful girl who he senses is about to commit suicide.How the Duke persuades Princess Thalia not to throw her life away in such a stupid fashion.How he learns that she is being forced by her uncle to marry a Russian Prince she detests. How he goes to Delos, the island where the God Apollo was born. How, when he is there, he experiences a strange and mystical feeling that cannot be expressed in words.Eventually the Duke finds all that he is seeking. All his and Thalia’s problems and difficulties are solved not only by the brains of human beings but with the help and guidance of the Gods themselves. This is all told in this intriguing and surprising story by BARBARA CARTLANDBarbara Cartland was the world’s most prolific novelist who wrote an amazing 723 books in her lifetime, of which no less than 644 were romantic novels with worldwide sales of over 1 billion copies and her books were translated into 36 different languages. As well as romantic novels, she wrote historical biographies, 6 autobiographies, theatrical plays and books of advice on life, love, vitamins and cookery. She wrote her first book at the age of 21 and it was called Jigsaw. It became an immediate bestseller and sold 100,000 copies in hardback in England and all over Europe in translation. Between the ages of 77 and 97 she increased her output and wrote an incredible 400 romances as the demand for her romances was so strong all over the world. She wrote her last book at the age of 97 and it was entitled perhaps prophetically The Way to Heaven. Her books have always been immensely popular in the United States where in 1976 her current books were at numbers 1 & 2 in the B. Dalton bestsellers list, a feat never achieved before or since by any author. Barbara Cartland became a legend in her own lifetime and will be best remembered for her wonderful romantic novels so loved by her millions of readers throughout the world, who have always collected her books to read again and again, especially when they feel miserable or depressed. Her books will always be treasured for their moral message, her pure and innocent heroines, her handsome and dashing heroes, her blissful happy endings and above all for her belief that the power of love is more important than anything else in everyone’s life."

Als das Gebet endete war Tara plötzlich mit Torquil, dem Herzog von Arkcraig, verheiratet. Einem Mann, den sie vorher noch nie gesehen hatte. Das furchteinflößende Clanoberhaupt, der einen Erben brauchte. Aus dem Londoner Waisenhaus gerissen, wo sie ihre ganzen achtzehn Jahre gelebt hatte, war Tara nach Schottland als Rachemittel gebracht worden. Ihr einziger Besitz war ein Medaillon. Wie Tara den Herzog vor dem sicheren Tod bewahrt, eine jahrhunderthalte Fehde beendet und Georg IV. vorgestellt wird, macht diese romantische Geschichte zugleich spannend und zauberhaft.DIE ZEITLOSE ROMANSAMMLUNGCartlands Bücher spielen in den feinen Kreisen der englischen Gesellschaft sowie unter exotischen Zigeunern. Zwischen den passionierten Helden und schönen Heldinnen der Romane entflammt stets eine leidenschaft- liche Liebe, die immer wieder auf die Probe gestellt wird. Am Ende siegt jedoch immer die wahre Liebe, und es gibt nichts, was sie nicht überwinden kann.Kaum eine Schriftstellerin schrieb und veröffentlichte im 20. Jahrhundert mehr Bücher als Barbara Cartland (1901-2000). Insgesamt stammen über 650 Bücher aus Cartlands romantischer Feder, die teils in 38 Sprachen übersetzt wurden. Mit mehr als einer Milliarde verkaufter Bücher weltweit zählt Barbara Cartland zweifellos zu den größten Romantikerinnen der Welt.

Teresa Rothley, al quedar-se sin un centavo, tras la muerte de su padre, Lord Rothley, tendría que pensar en un plan, para sobrevivir. Ella y su hermosa madrastra, no tenían otra esperanza, si no que casarse pronto, con alguien de la aristocracia. A Lady Rothley, su madrastra, le llegó primero la oportunidad, al recibir una invitación, para pasar unos días en el Castillo del Duque de Chevingham. Pero, la invitación creaba un cierto problema, es que el Duque esperaba, que su invitada llegara con su doncella personal, y como no tenían dinero para contratar a una, la bella Teresa, tuvo que hacerse pasar por doncella y acompañar a su madrastra. En el Castillo, Teresa andaba desolada en medio de la exuberante belleza de la Riviera, allí se sentía una "asustada doncella", pero en el corazón, no dejaba de ser quién era, y se estaba enamorando de un Duque. ¿Y que haría? ¿Cuál serían las consecuencias, cuando contara, la verdad de su condición verdadera?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 bestseller imediato. Aproveitando este sucesso inicial, ela foi escrevendo de forma contínua ao longo de sua vida, produzindo bestsellers 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 conse-guiu um feito inédito de ter os seus livros simultaneamente em números 1 & 2 na lista de bestsellers 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 dos média, 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 públi-cas. 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 heróicos 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.

La joven Gisela Musgrave, tenía un sorprendente parecido, con la bella Emperatriz de Austria, Elizabeth. Al conocerla, llevó a cabo un pedido muy curioso. Pidió una extraña asignación, a la señorita Gisela Musgrave, para que ella se hiciera pasar por la Emperatriz de Austria, para una visita prometida, al señor del Castillo de Hawke, Hugo Quenby, para que no tuviera que interrumpir su caza en el campo Inglés que tanto la complacía. Pero había un nuevo señor Quenby, en el Castillo de Hawke. Un joven moreno, arrogante e cautivante, que respondió de inmediato a su belleza. Gisela, representando la Emperatriz, le estaba gustando, más de lo que había imaginado. Pero al darse cuenta de que se estaba enamorando y que el amor que ella apreciaba tanto, estaba destinado a la Emperatriz, Gisela sabía que debería huir de este embuste del destino... pues ella no era la verdadera. Cuando él descubriera la verdad, jamás la perdonaría por usurpar la identidad de la Emperatriz, aunque las dos estuvieran de acuerdo en esta inocente fechoría. Decidió entonces, que no debía verlo de nuevo. ¿Pero será que el destino, la dejaría escaparse a ciegas, del amor de su vida?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 bestseller imediato. Aproveitando este sucesso inicial, ela foi escrevendo de forma contínua ao longo de sua vida, produzindo bestsellers 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 conse-guiu um feito inédito de ter os seus livros simultaneamente em números 1 & 2 na lista de bestsellers 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 dos média, 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 públi-cas. 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 heróicos 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.

The Earl of Wentworth has a fiery and unpredictable temper and is about to fight a duel in Hyde Park with a Frenchman who has insulted him, when he is restrained by his friend, Sir Thomas Babbington, and a helpful Policeman. At the same time the beautiful Temia Brandon is returning home from her Finishing School in France and is longing to see her horse, Lightning, again. Temia discovers that her father has been hiding a dark secret for many years and is now being blackmailed by the odious Lord Alphonse who threatens to reveal the secret and ruin the family’s reputation.Lord Alphonse next proposes to Temia with her father’s approval and she has no alternative but to run away from her home in Northamptonshire to the bright lights of London. Through a strange set of coincidences Temia’s and the Earl of Wentworth’s paths cross and then Sir Thomas Babbington unexpectedly falls in love with her.Temia’s strong character and resolve are tested to the extreme and she is buffeted from pillar to post. How Temia helps defeat Lord Alphonse and despite endless dramas eventually find happiness with the one man she really loves and who loves her is told in this intriguing and fast-moving tale by BARBARA CARTLAND.Barbara Cartland was the world’s most prolific novelist who wrote an amazing 723 books in her lifetime, of which no less than 644 were romantic novels with worldwide sales of over 1 billion copies and her books were translated into 36 different languages. As well as romantic novels, she wrote historical biographies, 6 autobiographies, theatrical plays and books of advice on life, love, vitamins and cookery. She wrote her first book at the age of 21 and it was called Jigsaw. It became an immediate bestseller and sold 100,000 copies in hardback in England and all over Europe in translation. Between the ages of 77 and 97 she increased her output and wrote an incredible 400 romances as the demand for her romances was so strong all over the world. She wrote her last book at the age of 97 and it was entitled perhaps prophetically The Way to Heaven. Her books have always been immensely popular in the United States where in 1976 her current books were at numbers 1 & 2 in the B. Dalton bestsellers list, a feat never achieved before or since by any author. Barbara Cartland became a legend in her own lifetime and will be best remembered for her wonderful romantic novels so loved by her millions of readers throughout the world, who have always collected her books to read again and again, especially when they feel miserable or depressed. Her books will always be treasured for their moral message, her pure and innocent heroines, her handsome and dashing heroes, her blissful happy endings and above all for her belief that the power of love is more important than anything else in everyone’s life."

Große Gefühle in der Stadt der Liebe: ein mitreißender Liebesroman von Erfolgs-Autorin Barbara CartlandAls der Waffenstillstand zwischen Frankreich und England 1803 eintritt, werden zehntausende britische Touristen von Napoleon gefangen genommen. Viele schaffen es unterzutauchen - darunter auch die Frau und die Tochter des verstorbenen Sir Edward Waltham. Notdürftig schafft es Vernita, sich und ihre Mutter über Wasser zu halten, indem sie für Pauline Borghese, die Schwester Napoleons, bezaubernde Kleider näht. Doch dann verliebt sie sich in den Liebhaber Paulines – und Napoleon selbst scheint an Vernita interessiert zu sein. Und Napoleon ist es gewohnt, seinen Willen zu bekommen. Ob Vernita jemals nach England zurückkehren kann?  Barbara Cartlands Bücher bringen alle romantische Herzen zum Höherschlagen. In einer entschwundenen Zeit, in der schöne Heldinnen, sadistische Aristokraten und böse Stiefmütter Seite um Seite leben, werden die leidenschaftlichen Liebesverhältnisse zwischen den Helden und Heldinnen immer wieder auf die Probe gestellt. Am Ende siegt jedoch immer die wahre Liebe, die alles überwinden kann.Barbara Cartland (1901-2000), Prinzessin Dianas Lieblingsautorin, ist zweifellos die Königin der historischen Liebesromane. Kaum eine Schriftstellerin schrieb und veröffentlichte im 20. Jahrhundert mehr Bücher als sie: Über 700 romantische Romane stammen aus Cartlands Feder, diese wurden in 38 Sprachen übersetzt und mehr als eine Milliarde Mal verkauft.

Die verschlungenen Wege der Liebe: ein turbulenter Liebesroman von Barbara CartlandNach dem tragischen Tod ihrer Eltern wird die junge Pandora bei ihrem Onkel, dem Bischof von Linchester, untergebracht. Und nun soll sie den abstoßenden Kapellan ihres Onkels heiraten! Sich dem Willen ihres Onkels zu widersetzen ist unmöglich, aber vielleicht kann Pandora ja ihren zukünftigen Ehemann dazu bringen, eine Heirat mit ihr abzulehnen... Gedacht, getan: Pandora zieht zu einem entfernten Cousin, der ein ausschweifendes und exzentrisches Leben führt, mit dem kein Gentleman in Verbindung gebracht werden will. Wird Pandoras Plan aufgehen? Kann sie einer Heirat mit dem Kapellan dadurch umgehen?Barbara Cartlands Bücher bringen alle romantische Herzen zum Höherschlagen. In einer entschwundenen Zeit, in der schöne Heldinnen, sadistische Aristokraten und böse Stiefmütter Seite um Seite leben, werden die leidenschaftlichen Liebesverhältnisse zwischen den Helden und Heldinnen immer wieder auf die Probe gestellt. Am Ende siegt jedoch immer die wahre Liebe, die alles überwinden kann.Barbara Cartland (1901-2000), Prinzessin Dianas Lieblingsautorin, ist zweifellos die Königin der historischen Liebesromane. Kaum eine Schriftstellerin schrieb und veröffentlichte im 20. Jahrhundert mehr Bücher als sie: Über 700 romantische Romane stammen aus Cartlands Feder, diese wurden in 38 Sprachen übersetzt und mehr als eine Milliarde Mal verkauft.

Dramatisches Dreiecksdrama: Hermia, die schöne Pfarrerstochter, verliebt sich in einen mysteriösen, teuflisch aussehenden Fremden – den ihre verwöhnte Kusine eigentlich heiraten will. Kurz darauf wird dieser Fremde, der Marquis von Deverille, jedoch in eine mörderische Verschwörung verwickelt. Hermia muss nun um sein Leben kämpfen und ein Happy End scheint utopisch zu sein.Cartlands Bücher bringen alle romantische Herzen zum Höherschlagen. In einer entschwundenen Zeit, in der schöne Heldinnen, sadistische Aristokraten und böse Stiefmütter Seite um Seite leben, werden die leidenschaftlichen Liebesverhältnisse zwischen den Helden und Heldinnen immer wieder auf die Probe gestellt. Am Ende siegt jedoch immer die wahre Liebe, die alles überwinden kann.\r\nBarbara Cartland (1901-2000), Prinzessin Dianas Lieblingsautorin, ist zweifellos die Königin der historischen Liebesromane. Kaum eine Schriftstellerin schrieb und veröffentlichte im 20. Jahrhundert mehr Bücher als sie: Über 700 romantische Romane stammen aus Cartlands Feder, diese wurden in 38 Sprachen übersetzt und mehr als eine Milliarde Mal verkauft. rn

Für alle Fans von exotischen Liebesgeschichten: der rasante Roman "Liebe unterm Tropenmond" von Bestseller-Autorin Barbara CartlandAllein der Gedanke an eine Heirat mit Lord Bantham bringt Vita Ashford zum Erschaudern. Der Mann ist alt genug, um ihr Vater zu sein! Um einer Ehe mit ihm zu entgehen, bricht Vita zu einer gefährlichen Reise aus dem viktorianischen England auf. Das Ziel: die syrische Wüste, wo ihre Kusine Jane bei einem Beduinenstamm wohnt. Umgeben von verfeindeten Stämmen und verwirrenden Gefühlen muss Vita viele Gefahren überstehen. Und schließlich lernt sie auch die Liebe in der Wüste kennen.Barbara Cartlands Bücher bringen alle romantische Herzen zum Höherschlagen. In einer entschwundenen Zeit, in der schöne Heldinnen, sadistische Aristokraten und böse Stiefmütter Seite um Seite leben, werden die leidenschaftlichen Liebesverhältnisse zwischen den Helden und Heldinnen immer wieder auf die Probe gestellt. Am Ende siegt jedoch immer die wahre Liebe, die alles überwinden kann.Barbara Cartland (1901-2000), Prinzessin Dianas Lieblingsautorin, ist zweifellos die Königin der historischen Liebesromane. Kaum eine Schriftstellerin schrieb und veröffentlichte im 20. Jahrhundert mehr Bücher als sie: Über 700 romantische Romane stammen aus Cartlands Feder, diese wurden in 38 Sprachen übersetzt und mehr als eine Milliarde Mal verkauft.

Kann die Liebe alle Widerstände überwinden?Zusammen mit ihrem jüngeren Bruder wird die Gräfin Natasha Melikov aus ihrem russischen Zuhause entführt und im Kaukasus von muslimischen Rebellen gefangen gehalten. In ihrer Not geht sie einen beherzten Handel ein: Im Gegenzug zur Freilassung ihres Bruders Dimitris will Natasha sich dem Harem des Sultans anschließen. Der britische Diplomat Lord Athelstan wird gebeten, die Gefangene zum Sultan zu begleiten. Gegen alle Vernunft verlieben sich Athelstan und Natasha ineinander, aber wie können sie zusammen glücklich werden, wenn Dimitris Leben der Preis für ihre Liebe ist?Barbara Cartlands Bücher bringen alle romantische Herzen zum Höherschlagen. In einer entschwundenen Zeit, in der schöne Heldinnen, sadistische Aristokraten und böse Stiefmütter Seite um Seite leben, werden die leidenschaftlichen Liebesverhältnisse zwischen den Helden und Heldinnen immer wieder auf die Probe gestellt. Am Ende siegt jedoch immer die wahre Liebe, die alles überwinden kann.Barbara Cartland (1901-2000), Prinzessin Dianas Lieblingsautorin, ist zweifellos die Königin der historischen Liebesromane. Kaum eine Schriftstellerin schrieb und veröffentlichte im 20. Jahrhundert mehr Bücher als sie: Über 700 romantische Romane stammen aus Cartlands Feder, diese wurden in 38 Sprachen übersetzt und mehr als eine Milliarde Mal verkauft.

Für alle Liebhaber von romantisch-dramatischen Geschichten.Sheila ist auf der Suche nach ihrem Vater, einem Archäologen, der in Ägypten nach den Schätzen der Pharaonen gräbt. Ihr Onkel, bei dem sie während seiner Abwesenheit wohnt, möchte sie mit dem lüsternen Lord Stroud verheiratet. Also entschließt sich Sheila zu fliehen. Gleich zu Beginn ihrer Flucht trifft sie auf den Marquis von Linwood. Er selbst ist auf der Flucht vor einem Skandal. Wie der Marquis und Sheila zusammen über die Weltmeere segeln und das Geheimnis des Verschwindens von Sheilas Vater lösen, steht im Mittelpunkt dieser Barbara Cartland Geschichte.Cartlands Bücher bringen alle romantische Herzen zum Höherschlagen. In einer entschwundenen Zeit, in der schöne Heldinnen, sadistische Aristokraten und böse Stiefmütter Seite um Seite leben, werden die leidenschaftlichen Liebesverhältnisse zwischen den Helden und Heldinnen immer wieder auf die Probe gestellt. Am Ende siegt jedoch immer die wahre Liebe, die alles überwinden kann.\r\nBarbara Cartland (1901-2000), Prinzessin Dianas Lieblingsautorin, ist zweifellos eine Königin der historischen Liebesromane. Kaum eine Schriftstellerin schrieb und veröffentlichte im 20. Jahrhundert mehr Bücher als sie: Über 700 Romane stammen aus Cartlands romantischer Feder, diese wurden in 38 Sprachen übersetzt und mehr als eine Milliarde Mal verkauft. rn

Lady Marisa Berrington-Crecy hader aristokratiet for dets dobbeltmoral, og hendes højeste ønske er at få færdiggjort sin bog om fordærvelsen indenfor de højere kredse. Men hun er ikke tilfreds med kun at skrive om ting, der tidligere er sket, hun ønsker at få med, hvad der sker nu! For at få indblik i nutiden, påtager hun sig under dæknavn jobbet som guvernante for Hertugen af Milverleys moderløse barn. På denne måde kan hun både få stof til sin bog og tage en privat hævn over hertugen. Men hendes våben rammer snart hende selv, for hun forelsker sig i en mand, der har glemt at elske...Barbara Cartland (1901-2000) var en engelsk forfatter til romantiske romaner, der er blevet solgt i adskillige millioner eksemplarer. Cartland udgav sin første roman i 1922 og har skrevet i alt 723 bøger, der er blevet oversat til 36 forskellige sprog. På grund af sin effektivitet i sin forfattergerning, er hun nævnt i Guinness rekordbog for flest udgivne bøger i løbet af et enkelt år. Barbara Cartland blev i 1991 hædret af dronning Elizabeth II som Dame Commander of the order of the British Empire til ære for Cartlands sociale og politiske bidrag, foruden sit forfattervirke, i næsten 70 år.

Det var højsæson i Monte Carlo, da de to kvinder dukkede op og straks vakte opsigt. Den ene var en ældre kvinde med et hemmelighedsfuldt og ondsindet udtryk. Den anden var en ualmindelig yndig ung pige, der altid var klædt i gråt. Ingen vidste noget om dem – men tre mænd blev stærkt interesseret i Mistral, den unge pige, der var omgivet af mystik…

Carmella po tym jak zmarli jej rodzice została opiekunka u rodziny pastora. Była to praca niewdzięczna, bardzo źle opłacana i przysparzała młodej dziewczynie samych kłopotów. Pewnego dnia dość niespodziewanie odwiedza ją jej dawna przyjaciółka Felicity. Przywozi jej bardzo dobre wieści, otóż postanawia ją zabrać od zimnej rodziny pastora w zamian za pomoc, która Carmela ma jej wysłużyć. Uradowana wizytą przyjaciółki Carmela opuszcza obskurny dom pastora. Jedzie do nowoczesnej posiadłości swojej przyjaciółki. Tam tam opowiada jej o swoim planie, który wymyśliła. Felicity postanawia wyjść za Jimmiego, jego żona jednak jeszcze żyje, do tego w międzyczasie staje się spadkobierczynią bardzo dużej sumy pieniędzy, o której nie chce mówić swojemu wybrankowi, bo nie chce aby ten ożenił się z nią tylko dla majątku. Ponadto podejrzewa, że odległa część jej rodziny może zechcieć przejąc majątek i szykuje dla niej innego kandydata na męża. Dlatego Felicity chce, aby Carmela pomogła jej w ożenku z ukochanym i udała się zamiast niej do krewnych i udawała ją. Co wydarzy się u rodziny Felicity? Czy prawda wyjdzie na jaw? Czy kandydat na męża przygotowany przez babcię rozpozna, że Carmela nie jest Felicity?Mary Barbara Hamilton Cartland (1901-2000) pseud. Barbara Cartland, brytyjska powieściopisarka, znana z pisania licznych romansów i powieści miłosnych. Napisała 723 książki w tym 5 biografii. Była jedyną córką brytyjskiego oficera, majora Bertrama Cartlanda, który zginął podczas I wojny światowej. Ukończyła college dla dziewcząt w Malvern, po którym rozpoczęła pracę reporterki zajmującej się sprawami społecznymi i pisarki powieści miłosnych. Z początku prowadziła kolumnę plotek w Daily Express. W roku 1923 opublikowała pierwszą powieść Jigsaw, która stała się bestsellerem. W jej powieściach ukształtował się specyficzny styl, konstrukcja akcji, osadzenie w realiach historycznych. Mimo schematycznej akcji, jej późniejsze powieści cieszyły się powodzeniem. W roku 1983 jej nazwisko umieszczono w księdze Guinnessa. W połowie lat 90 sprzedała swą miliardową książkę. Zgodnie ze wspomnieniem pośmiertnym opublikowanym w The Daily Telegraph Cartland zerwała swe pierwsze zaręczyny po poznaniu szczegółów stosunku płciowego i doznała szoku. Ostatecznie wyszła za mąż w roku 1932 za oficera Alexandra George'a McCorquodale'a. Jej córka, Raine Spencer, była w późniejszym czasie macochą księżnej Diany. Po rozwodzie w r. 1936 wyszła za Hugh McCorquodale, z którym miała dwóch synów.

Książę Janos Kovac przybył do Anglii z Węgier po to, a by polować. Jego bale są zaszczycane przez najpiękniejsze kobiety. Na jednym z nich pojawia się też piękna i intrygująca lady Esme. Piękna kobieta, znudzona swoim małżeństwem, rozpoczyna romans z hrabią Sherbrunem. Ten przystojny, bogaty arystokrata nie jest jednak zainteresowany małżeństwem, a kolejne romansy go nudzą. Tak też jest i tym razem. Kiedy lady Katie to odkrywa postanawia zemścić się na nim i jego nowej wybrance. Po śmierci ojca Forella zamieszkuje z lady Katie i Georgem, którzy są jej wujostwem. Lady Katie nie jest zadowolona z tego pomysłu i postanawia jak najszybciej wydać dziewczynę za mąż, aby się jej pozbyć. Lady Katie zabiera Forellę na bal do księcia Janosa. Tam wieczorem przez przypadek do jej pokoju wchodzi hrabia Sherbrun,który myli pokoje. Lady Katie wykorzystuje o jako pretekst do tego, aby wymusić małżeństwo Forelli z hrabią. Forella stara się wyjaśnić zaistniałą sytuację, ale na nic się to zdaje. Niespodziewanie z pomocą przyjdzie jej książę Janos, udzielając jej schronienia w jednym ze swoich domów. Tam Forella pozna tez jego krewnego Miklosa.Mary Barbara Hamilton Cartland (1901–2000) pseud. Barbara Cartland, brytyjska powieściopisarka, znana z pisania licznych romansów i powieści miłosnych. Napisała 723 książki w tym 5 biografii. Była jedyną córką brytyjskiego oficera, majora Bertrama Cartlanda, który zginął podczas I wojny światowej. Ukończyła college dla dziewcząt w Malvern, po którym rozpoczęła pracę reporterki zajmującej się sprawami społecznymi i pisarki powieści miłosnych. Z początku prowadziła kolumnę plotek w Daily Express. W roku 1923 opublikowała pierwszą powieść „Jigsaw", która stała się bestsellerem. W jej powieściach ukształtował się specyficzny styl, konstrukcja akcji, osadzenie w realiach historycznych. Mimo schematycznej akcji, jej późniejsze powieści cieszyły się powodzeniem. W roku 1983 jej nazwisko umieszczono w księdze Guinnessa. W połowie lat 90 sprzedała swą miliardową książkę. Zgodnie ze wspomnieniem pośmiertnym opublikowanym w The Daily Telegraph Cartland zerwała swe pierwsze zaręczyny po poznaniu szczegółów stosunku płciowego i doznała szoku. Ostatecznie wyszła za mąż w roku 1932 za oficera Alexandra George'a McCorquodale'a. Jej córka, Raine Spencer, była w późniejszym czasie macochą księżnej Diany. Po rozwodzie w r. 1936 wyszła za Hugh McCorquodale, z którym miała dwóch synów.

Quintus Tiverton po długiej podróży szuka noclegu w taniej zagrodzie. Niestety wszystkie pokoje są zajęte. Właściciel w końcu proponuje jednak młodemu, angielskiemu arystokracie strych. Quintus pomimo tego, że jest bardzo przystojnym, uwodzicielskim i zamożnym dżentelmenem, zmęczony podróżą godzi się na nocleg na strychu. Kiedy udał się na miejsce spoczynku, zaczęły go niepokoić głosy dochodzące z pokoju za ścianą. Były to głosy dwóch kobiet jeden z nich był surowy i ostry, a drugi litościwie prosił o zaprzestanie bicia i obiecywała posłuszeństwo. Gdy nastała cisza arystokrata postanowił iść sprawdzić, co się wydarzyło. W pokoju obok spotkał młodą, bezbronną dziewczynę, która też była Angielką. Nazywała się Selina i pomimo tego, że początkowo nie chciała zwierzać się ze swoich kłopotów, w końcu postanowiła opowiedzieć swoją smutną i pełna tragizmu historie. Osierocona, zmanipulowana przez podstępną kobietę, która wykorzystała ją do zarobku, zmuszona do dramatycznych kroków dziewczyna znajduje się potrzasku. Czy Quintus jej pomoże? Czy uda jej się uciec od swojej oprawczyni? Czy uniknie kary za popełnione wcześniej przewinienia?Mary Barbara Hamilton Cartland (1901-2000) pseud. Barbara Cartland, brytyjska powieściopisarka, znana z pisania licznych romansów i powieści miłosnych. Napisała 723 książki w tym 5 biografii. Była jedyną córką brytyjskiego oficera, majora Bertrama Cartlanda, który zginął podczas I wojny światowej. Ukończyła college dla dziewcząt w Malvern, po którym rozpoczęła pracę reporterki zajmującej się sprawami społecznymi i pisarki powieści miłosnych. Z początku prowadziła kolumnę plotek w Daily Express. W roku 1923 opublikowała pierwszą powieść Jigsaw, która stała się bestsellerem. W jej powieściach ukształtował się specyficzny styl, konstrukcja akcji, osadzenie w realiach historycznych. Mimo schematycznej akcji, jej późniejsze powieści cieszyły się powodzeniem. W roku 1983 jej nazwisko umieszczono w księdze Guinnessa. W połowie lat 90 sprzedała swą miliardową książkę. Zgodnie ze wspomnieniem pośmiertnym opublikowanym w The Daily Telegraph Cartland zerwała swe pierwsze zaręczyny po poznaniu szczegółów stosunku płciowego i doznała szoku. Ostatecznie wyszła za mąż w roku 1932 za oficera Alexandra George'a McCorquodale'a. Jej córka, Raine Spencer, była w późniejszym czasie macochą księżnej Diany. Po rozwodzie w r. 1936 wyszła za Hugh McCorquodale, z którym miała dwóch synów.

Czasy rewolucji francuskiej, wzburzona protestami, przemocą Francja. To tam spotykamy Sheldona Harcourta, anglika, który w obecnej sytuacji politycznej uważa, że najrozsądniej jest opuścić Francję. W drodze do Anglii udało mu się znaleźć miejsce w Hotelu Angielskim w Calais. Tam nieoczekiwanie, pomimo jego próśb o samotność, jest poproszony o udostępnienie swojego pokoju na spożycie kolacji pewnej pięknej kobiecie. Przedstawia się ona jako hrabina de la Tour, której mąż został zgilotynowany, a ona sama pospiesznie udaje się do Anglii, gdzie ma nadzieję znaleźć schronienie i uniknąć losu męża. Jak się jednak okaże Sheldon znała hrabinę de la Tour i ta która się za nią podaje jest kimś zupełnie innym. Dziewczyna nie mając wyjścia podaje swoje prawdziwe imię. Jest to młoda Carissa,która chce udać się do Anglii, gdzie m zamiar poślubić bogatego arystokratę, który zapewni jej dostatnie życie. Prosi swojego nowo poznanego znajomego, aby ten pomógł jej w podróży do Anglii, a ona jak już znajdzie odpowiedniego kandydata to podzieli się z nim jego majątkiem. Czy Sheldon zgodzi się jej pomóc i przystanie na jej propozycję? Czy plan Carisy się powiedzie? Czy na jej drodze pojawi się prawdziwe uczucie?Mary Barbara Hamilton Cartland (1901–2000) pseud. Barbara Cartland, brytyjska powieściopisarka, znana z pisania licznych romansów i powieści miłosnych. Napisała 723 książki w tym 5 biografii. Była jedyną córką brytyjskiego oficera, majora Bertrama Cartlanda, który zginął podczas I wojny światowej. Ukończyła college dla dziewcząt w Malvern, po którym rozpoczęła pracę reporterki zajmującej się sprawami społecznymi i pisarki powieści miłosnych. Z początku prowadziła kolumnę plotek w Daily Express. W roku 1923 opublikowała pierwszą powieść "Jigsaw", która stała się bestsellerem. W jej powieściach ukształtował się specyficzny styl, konstrukcja akcji, osadzenie w realiach historycznych. Mimo schematycznej akcji, jej późniejsze powieści cieszyły się powodzeniem. W roku 1983 jej nazwisko umieszczono w księdze Guinnessa. W połowie lat 90 sprzedała swą miliardową książkę. Zgodnie ze wspomnieniem pośmiertnym opublikowanym w The Daily Telegraph Cartland zerwała swe pierwsze zaręczyny po poznaniu szczegółów stosunku płciowego i doznała szoku. Ostatecznie wyszła za mąż w roku 1932 za oficera Alexandra George'a McCorquodale'a. Jej córka, Raine Spencer, była w późniejszym czasie macochą księżnej Diany. Po rozwodzie w r. 1936 wyszła za Hugh McCorquodale, z którym miała dwóch synów.

Da Ila hører nyheden om, at hendes far, hertugen, har lovet hende bort til skørtejægeren Marquis of Rakemoore, og endda som en del af en hån mod selveste Dronning Victoria, løber hun hjemmefra. Hun ender i en lille landsbyhytte, og regner med at blive der til sine dages ende. Hun skal i hvert fald ikke nyde noget af at være hustru til sådan en charlatan som Rakemoore. Men da Rakemoore finder ud af, at hans forlovede er stukket af, begynder han at lede efter hende. Hvad sker der, hvis han finde hende? Vil han kunne være tro, ja endog elske Ila? Og vil Ila elske ham på trods af hans blakkede ry og slibrige fortid?Barbara Cartland (1901-2000) var en engelsk forfatter til romantiske romaner, der er blevet solgt i adskillige millioner eksemplarer. Cartland udgav sin første roman i 1922 og har skrevet i alt 723 bøger, der er blevet oversat til 36 forskellige sprog. På grund af sin effektivitet i sin forfattergerning, er hun nævnt i Guinness rekordbog for flest udgivne bøger i løbet af et enkelt år. Barbara Cartland blev i 1991 hædret af dronning Elizabeth II som Dame Commander of the order of the British Empire til ære for Cartlands sociale og politiske bidrag, foruden sit forfattervirke, i næsten 70 år.

Nerissas stillsamma liv står i bjärt kontrast till systern Delphines högt ställda sociala ambitioner och brodern Harrys glada studentliv i Oxford.När Delphine, som blivit en ung, rik änka, sätter sig i sinnet att bli gift med hertigen av Lynchester behöver hon syskonen, som hon tidigare knappt brytt sig om. Tack vare sina pengar, nögot som Nerissa och Harry saknar, får hon syskonen att spela tjänsteflk i föräldrahemmet.Men hertigens möte med Nerissa får inte den utgång Delpine hade räknat med ...Cartlands böcker äger rum i de finare engelska kretsarna och i exotiska miljöer. Kärleken är häftig mellan de passionerade hjältarna och vackra hjältinnorna, men gång på gång går de igenom prövningar. Men äkta kärlek är alltid starkast och det finns ingenting den inte kan besegra.Barbara Cartland (1901-2000) är den mest produktiva författaren i det tjugonde århundradet. Vi har över 650 böcker från Cartlands romantiska hand. Hennes böcker är översatta till 38 språk, och med över en miljard sålda exemplar kan det inte längre finnas någon tvekan om att Barbara Cartland är en av världens största romantiker.

Idona står ensam i världen sedan hennes far dött i en duell. Vad hon inte vet är att han hade spelat bort sin rang, sin egendom – och sin dotter – till markisen av Wroxham. Denne är en mycket cynisk man och han introducerar Idona i Londons societet som sin myndling. Livet i den förnäma världen förskräcker henne emellertid och hun flyr. Men markisen följer efter ...Cartlands böcker äger rum i de finare engelska kretsarna och i exotiska miljöer. Kärleken är häftig mellan de passionerade hjältarna och vackra hjältinnorna, men gång på gång går de igenom prövningar. Men äkta kärlek är alltid starkast och det finns ingenting den inte kan besegra.Barbara Cartland (1901-2000) är den mest produktiva författaren i det tjugonde århundradet. Vi har över 650 böcker från Cartlands romantiska hand. Hennes böcker är översatta till 38 språk, och med över en miljard sålda exemplar kan det inte längre finnas någon tvekan om att Barbara Cartland är en av världens största romantiker.

Ze kenden elkaar absoluut niet, de twee nichtjes; ze wisten zelfs niet van elkanders bestaan af. Wanneer zij bij toeval oog in oog komen te staan na een treinongeval in Engeland, wordt de hoeksteen gelegd voor een komedie die tien dagen zal moeten duren. Dat deze komedie voor Prinses Johanna, voor Koning István van het verre Luthenije verstrekkende gevolgen zal hebben, kunnen de beide meisjes op dat moment niet voorzien...Barbara Cartland was de meest productieve romanschrijver ter wereld. Ze heeft het verbijsterende aantal van 723 boeken op haar naam staan, waarvan het merendeel (644 boeken) bouquetromans betrof. Haar werk werd in 36 talen vertaald en ze verkocht wereldwijd meer dan een miljard exemplaren. Naast bouquetromans schreef ze onder andere historische biografieën en toneelstukken. Behalve zeer productief was Cartland ook tot op hoge leeftijd actief. Het leeuwendeel van haar oeuvre schreef ze zelfs na haar 75e, en haar laatste boek verscheen toen ze 97 was. Daarnaast schilderde ze zelf de afbeeldingen voor haar boekomslagen. In de boeken van Cartland is de hoofdrolspeelster meestal een onschuldige, pure vrouw, die een intrigerende, avontuurlijke man ontmoet. Het einde is altijd goed, en liefde overwint alles. Daarmee heeft Cartland een oeuvre geschapen dat haar vele lezers vooral troost en comfort geboden heeft.

The beautiful Elissa Valentine has no idea what lies in store for her after the death of her beloved Papa, who was a talented artist. She travels to Yorkshire to start a new life at Fellbrook Towers as a companion to her fearsome grandmother, Lady Hartwell. She soon discovers that the luxurious lifestyle at The Towers is under threat from the wild gambling of her handsome and impetuous cousin,Falcon.When Elissa saves the day by predicting the winning horse in a big race, Falcon showers her with gifts and proposes marriage. But she cannot accept his offer as the struggling artist Richard Stanfieldhas stolen her heart and she cannot forget him. Will Richard’s love for Elissa survive Lady Hartwell’s attempts to deter him and the violent threats of her cousin? And will Elissa stand firm in her love for Richard, even when she finds him in the arms of the glamorous Latin American beauty, Mercedes deRosario? Find out all in this the dazzling and intriguing romance by BARBARA CARTLAND.Barbara Cartland was the world’s most prolific novelist who wrote an amazing 723 books in her lifetime, of which no less than 644 were romantic novels with worldwide sales of over 1 billion copies and her books were translated into 36 different languages. As well as romantic novels, she wrote historical biographies, 6 autobiographies, theatrical plays and books of advice on life, love, vitamins and cookery. She wrote her first book at the age of 21 and it was called Jigsaw. It became an immediate bestseller and sold 100,000 copies in hardback in England and all over Europe in translation. Between the ages of 77 and 97 she increased her output and wrote an incredible 400 romances as the demand for her romances was so strong all over the world. She wrote her last book at the age of 97 and it was entitled perhaps prophetically The Way to Heaven. Her books have always been immensely popular in the United States where in 1976 her current books were at numbers 1 & 2 in the B. Dalton bestsellers list, a feat never achieved before or since by any author. Barbara Cartland became a legend in her own lifetime and will be best remembered for her wonderful romantic novels so loved by her millions of readers throughout the world, who have always collected her books to read again and again, especially when they feel miserable or depressed. Her books will always be treasured for their moral message, her pure and innocent heroines, her handsome and dashing heroes, her blissful happy endings and above all for her belief that the power of love is more important than anything else in everyone’s life."

The young and handsome Duke of Barenlock is twenty-seven and is being constantly pestered by his mother and his family to get married. They are not only frightened he will not produce an heir to the Dukedom, but the Castle, one of the most famous in Scotland, is in desperate need of repair.The Duke’s cousin Moira introduces him to an attractive American girl, Mary-Lee, who is an immensely rich heiress. Moira tries to pressure him into proposing to Mary-Lee, but he is idealistic enough to hope that one day he will fall in love with someone who will love him, not for his title but for himself. To escape the pressure he goes for a walk by his river, which he shares with his Clan’s arch-enemies, the MacFallins.He sees a poacher in the shape of a young girl fishing his water and he is just about to order her off when she hooks a salmon and he cannot resist netting it for her. It is her first salmon and she is so delighted that he finds it hard to tell her shehas no right to it and he then discovers that she, Sheinna, is the daughter of the dreaded Chieftain of the MacFallins. They agree to meet the following morning at the same place and Sheinna tells him that her father is forcing her to marry Sir Ewen Kiscard, who is over seventy with a terrible reputation.How the Duke and Sheinna find a way together to resolve their problems and bring their Clans together, and how after severe danger they find real love for themselves is told in this exciting and stirring story of Scotland by Barbara Cartland.Barbara Cartland was the world’s most prolific novelist who wrote an amazing 723 books in her lifetime, of which no less than 644 were romantic novels with worldwide sales of over 1 billion copies and her books were translated into 36 different languages. As well as romantic novels, she wrote historical biographies, 6 autobiographies, theatrical plays and books of advice on life, love, vitamins and cookery. She wrote her first book at the age of 21 and it was called Jigsaw. It became an immediate bestseller and sold 100,000 copies in hardback in England and all over Europe in translation. Between the ages of 77 and 97 she increased her output and wrote an incredible 400 romances as the demand for her romances was so strong all over the world. She wrote her last book at the age of 97 and it was entitled perhaps prophetically The Way to Heaven. Her books have always been immensely popular in the United States where in 1976 her current books were at numbers 1 & 2 in the B. Dalton bestsellers list, a feat never achieved before or since by any author. Barbara Cartland became a legend in her own lifetime and will be best remembered for her wonderful romantic novels so loved by her millions of readers throughout the world, who have always collected her books to read again and again, especially when they feel miserable or depressed. Her books will always be treasured for their moral message, her pure and innocent heroines, her handsome and dashing heroes, her blissful happy endings and above all for her belief that the power of love is more important than anything else in everyone’s life."

The handsome and eligible Prince Ivan of Rusitania urgently needs to find a bride who is very young, very pretty and very rich. His cousin, Prince Peter of neighbouring Voskia, is determined to prevent him marrying as he intends to inherit Rusitania. He needs revenge on Ivan. Peter invaded Rusitania hoping for a quick victory, instead he suffered a disastrous defeat.Danger follows Ivan from Rusitania to Paris and then to London, where he meets Lady Cecilia Beaumont, who undertakes to help him find a suitable bride. Almost-on-the-shelf, Cecilia is intelligent, stylish and very wealthy. Wary of suitors after her fortune, she has given up on marriage and devotes herself both to her father, the Earl of Yarlington and the clinic she has founded to help the poor of London. Soon Cecilia finds her life threatened and her heart captured. Then she meets Peter’s and Ivan’s ex-mistress, the voluptuous Countess Natasha. Neither is what they seem on first sight. What happens as Ivan and Cecilia fight for happiness and their lives is told in this absorbing romance by BARBARA CARTLAND.Barbara Cartland was the world’s most prolific novelist who wrote an amazing 723 books in her lifetime, of which no less than 644 were romantic novels with worldwide sales of over 1 billion copies and her books were translated into 36 different languages. As well as romantic novels, she wrote historical biographies, 6 autobiographies, theatrical plays and books of advice on life, love, vitamins and cookery. She wrote her first book at the age of 21 and it was called Jigsaw. It became an immediate bestseller and sold 100,000 copies in hardback in England and all over Europe in translation. Between the ages of 77 and 97 she increased her output and wrote an incredible 400 romances as the demand for her romances was so strong all over the world. She wrote her last book at the age of 97 and it was entitled perhaps prophetically The Way to Heaven. Her books have always been immensely popular in the United States where in 1976 her current books were at numbers 1 & 2 in the B. Dalton bestsellers list, a feat never achieved before or since by any author. Barbara Cartland became a legend in her own lifetime and will be best remembered for her wonderful romantic novels so loved by her millions of readers throughout the world, who have always collected her books to read again and again, especially when they feel miserable or depressed. Her books will always be treasured for their moral message, her pure and innocent heroines, her handsome and dashing heroes, her blissful happy endings and above all for her belief that the power of love is more important than anything else in everyone’s life."

At The Battle of Worcester in 1651, Prince Charles with thirteen thousand troops, both English andScottish, is heavily defeated by Oliver Cromwell and flees to France. Clive More escapes the battlefield to a friendly house and is saved from Cromwell’s men by the Nanny of Alissa aged nine. Nanny disguises him as a girl and hides him in her bedroom. After the Prince is restored to the throne as King Charles II in 1660, Alissa, her father the Earl of Dalwaynnie, her stepmother and her stepsister Nancy, move to London.The King, grateful for the Earl’s support, gives them Apartments at the Royal Palace of Whitehall.Clive More, who is now the Marquis of Morelanton, comes down from the North. He and the King are the same age and spent a great deal of time together including playing tennis at which they both excel. The Countess, the new wife of the Earl of Dalwaynnie, is determined that her daughter Nancy should marry Clive now he is a Marquis and contrives to keep him away from Alissa, who has grown in the nine years since they last met into an outstanding beauty. How the Countess intrigues with a strange man called Lord Pronett to remove Alissa from the Court and away from Clive. How Nancy helps Clive save her. And how they find love and happiness is all told in this exciting historicalromance by BARBARA CARTLAND.Barbara Cartland was the world’s most prolific novelist who wrote an amazing 723 books in her lifetime, of which no less than 644 were romantic novels with worldwide sales of over 1 billion copies and her books were translated into 36 different languages. As well as romantic novels, she wrote historical biographies, 6 autobiographies, theatrical plays and books of advice on life, love, vitamins and cookery. She wrote her first book at the age of 21 and it was called Jigsaw. It became an immediate bestseller and sold 100,000 copies in hardback in England and all over Europe in translation. Between the ages of 77 and 97 she increased her output and wrote an incredible 400 romances as the demand for her romances was so strong all over the world. She wrote her last book at the age of 97 and it was entitled perhaps prophetically The Way to Heaven. Her books have always been immensely popular in the United States where in 1976 her current books were at numbers 1 & 2 in the B. Dalton bestsellers list, a feat never achieved before or since by any author. Barbara Cartland became a legend in her own lifetime and will be best remembered for her wonderful romantic novels so loved by her millions of readers throughout the world, who have always collected her books to read again and again, especially when they feel miserable or depressed. Her books will always be treasured for their moral message, her pure and innocent heroines, her handsome and dashing heroes, her blissful happy endings and above all for her belief that the power of love is more important than anything else in everyone’s life."

Wenda has struggled alone to keep the family’s crumbling ancestral home, Creswell Court, going. Her brother, Robbie, now Lord Creswell, is spending his time in London where he is a great success in Society and with the Prince of Wales and thebeautiful ladies who surround him. The Prince has suffered from not being allowed by Queen Victoria to take any part in ruling the country and in compensation he goes from one attractive woman to another. He especially enjoys secret weekend house parties at his friends’ country houses – usually a party of ten and each gentleman brings with him a lady of his choice.To Robbie’s consternation the Prince of Wales suggests he should visit Creswell Court where he had heard the pictures are outstanding. Robbie is horrified, but he cannot refuse and so he rushes home to tell Wenda that the Prince is to be theirguest for a Royal house party. Wenda asks the obvious question as to how they can afford it and to her alarm Robbie takes down two valuable pictures, which are entailed, telling her he has found an artist to copy them so cleverly that the Trustees will not realise the originals are missing.Wenda manages to clean up the house while Robbie unexpectedly meets a beautiful young woman who says she is married. Robbie offers to help her and is instantly attracted to her. How Wenda is rewarded for making the house habitable and comfortable for the Prince of Wales and how he finds the house party is even more amusing than he anticipated. And how the secret weekend provides love in a very special and delightful way for both Robbie and Wenda, is all told in this romantic tale by BARBARA CARTLAND.Barbara Cartland was the world’s most prolific novelist who wrote an amazing 723 books in her lifetime, of which no less than 644 were romantic novels with worldwide sales of over 1 billion copies and her books were translated into 36 different languages. As well as romantic novels, she wrote historical biographies, 6 autobiographies, theatrical plays and books of advice on life, love, vitamins and cookery. She wrote her first book at the age of 21 and it was called Jigsaw. It became an immediate bestseller and sold 100,000 copies in hardback in England and all over Europe in translation. Between the ages of 77 and 97 she increased her output and wrote an incredible 400 romances as the demand for her romances was so strong all over the world. She wrote her last book at the age of 97 and it was entitled perhaps prophetically The Way to Heaven. Her books have always been immensely popular in the United States where in 1976 her current books were at numbers 1 & 2 in the B. Dalton bestsellers list, a feat never achieved before or since by any author. Barbara Cartland became a legend in her own lifetime and will be best remembered for her wonderful romantic novels so loved by her millions of readers throughout the world, who have always collected her books to read again and again, especially when they feel miserable or depressed. Her books will always be treasured for their moral message, her pure and innocent heroines, her handsome and dashing heroes, her blissful happy endings and above all for her belief that the power of love is more important than anything else in everyone’s life."

The Marquis of Milverton strides into White’s Club in a high state of irritation as he is being pestered by his family to take a ‘suitable’ girl for his wife. He is not surprised to find that his aristocratic friends are suffering the same pressure and theygather together to complain about their plight.They are all having affaires-de-coeurs with seductive married ladies and the Marquis himself is very much involved with a glamorous Countess. However they all recognise that they will have to marry eventually to carry on their ancestral titlesand family legacy. Listening to their grumbling is the Duke of Sandelford and he challenges them to go out into the countryside in disguise and find a beautiful girl to be their dream wife.If after three months, they failed they were to admit failure and accept their family’s suggestions. He also offers a one thousand pounds prize to those who succeed. He left them feeling it was at least a sporting chance and the Marquis was the first to accept the Duke’s challenge.Disguising himself as John Milton he sets out alone on his horse and has a number of unlikely adventures with people he would normally have never encountered. He helps some of them to happiness, then becomes bored and decides to returnhome, but will give one more village a last chance. How the Marquis becomes involved with a ruthless gang of horse thieves and then unexpectedly finds all he is seeking and can claim the Duke’s prize is told in this exciting and different tale by BARBARA CARTLAND.Barbara Cartland was the world’s most prolific novelist who wrote an amazing 723 books in her lifetime, of which no less than 644 were romantic novels with worldwide sales of over 1 billion copies and her books were translated into 36 different languages. As well as romantic novels, she wrote historical biographies, 6 autobiographies, theatrical plays and books of advice on life, love, vitamins and cookery. She wrote her first book at the age of 21 and it was called Jigsaw. It became an immediate bestseller and sold 100,000 copies in hardback in England and all over Europe in translation. Between the ages of 77 and 97 she increased her output and wrote an incredible 400 romances as the demand for her romances was so strong all over the world. She wrote her last book at the age of 97 and it was entitled perhaps prophetically The Way to Heaven. Her books have always been immensely popular in the United States where in 1976 her current books were at numbers 1 & 2 in the B. Dalton bestsellers list, a feat never achieved before or since by any author. Barbara Cartland became a legend in her own lifetime and will be best remembered for her wonderful romantic novels so loved by her millions of readers throughout the world, who have always collected her books to read again and again, especially when they feel miserable or depressed. Her books will always be treasured for their moral message, her pure and innocent heroines, her handsome and dashing heroes, her blissful happy endings and above all for her belief that the power of love is more important than anything else in everyone’s life."

The beautiful Flavia Linwood had been living in the country until she was nearly nineteen. She should have been a debutante in London the previous year, but she was in deep mourning for her mother who had died suddenly. Now at lastshe travels to London for her Season. Her father, Lord Linwood, and his friend Lord Carlsby are courtiers in attendance on Her Majesty Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle and they are very proud of their position at Court.Quite by chance Flavia secretly learns that they are increasingly concerned that the Queen is becoming too interested in the handsome Earl of Haugton and heeds his advice rather than theirs. They therefore concoct a plan to get him out of their way by marrying Flavia off to him.She is completely horrified at the idea! She has long ago made up her mind that she will only marry someone she loves and who loves her. How she tries to avoid the Earl, but finally meets him face to face and then finds that he feels exactly as she does and learns that, although he is nearly twentyeight, he has no intention of marrying anyone, not even to have an heir to his title and fortune.How Flavia and the Earl plan to circumvent the ingenious scheme of Lord Linwood and Lord Carlsby. And, how by a strange and frightening drama at Windsor Castle, they finally find what they are both seeking is all told in this unusal romance by BARBARA CARTLAND.Barbara Cartland was the world’s most prolific novelist who wrote an amazing 723 books in her lifetime, of which no less than 644 were romantic novels with worldwide sales of over 1 billion copies and her books were translated into 36 different languages. As well as romantic novels, she wrote historical biographies, 6 autobiographies, theatrical plays and books of advice on life, love, vitamins and cookery. She wrote her first book at the age of 21 and it was called Jigsaw. It became an immediate bestseller and sold 100,000 copies in hardback in England and all over Europe in translation. Between the ages of 77 and 97 she increased her output and wrote an incredible 400 romances as the demand for her romances was so strong all over the world. She wrote her last book at the age of 97 and it was entitled perhaps prophetically The Way to Heaven. Her books have always been immensely popular in the United States where in 1976 her current books were at numbers 1 & 2 in the B. Dalton bestsellers list, a feat never achieved before or since by any author. Barbara Cartland became a legend in her own lifetime and will be best remembered for her wonderful romantic novels so loved by her millions of readers throughout the world, who have always collected her books to read again and again, especially when they feel miserable or depressed. Her books will always be treasured for their moral message, her pure and innocent heroines, her handsome and dashing heroes, her blissful happy endings and above all for her belief that the power of love is more important than anything else in everyone’s life."

The beautiful Lady Venetia Brook who is at a Convent school in Paris is astonished when sheis told by the Mother Superior she is to return home at once. When she arrives her father tells her he has sent for her because she is to marry the Duke of Rockinston in a fortnight’s time. She is horrified at the idea and learns from her Godmother that the Duke, who is one of the most handsome and charming bachelors in London, has been caught red-handed leaving the Countess of Darran’s house at three o’clock in the morning.Her husband, the Earl, is absolutely furious and determined to destroy him. The only way the Duke can save his family from scandal and the Countess from a divorce is by announcing his engagement to someone else and being married as quickly as possible. He does not meet Venetia before the wedding day as he goes to Scotland to tell his mother, whom he adores, of his marriage. How the Duke, feeling he will be bored with a young and brainless girl, decides they will spend their honeymoon in Paris. How Venetia persuades the Duke that they must be friends until they fall inlove. How it all turns out very differently from what he expected. How they forget when they return to England that the Earl is waiting for his revenge, is all told in this captivating romance by BARBARA CARTLAND.Barbara Cartland was the world’s most prolific novelist who wrote an amazing 723 books in her lifetime, of which no less than 644 were romantic novels with worldwide sales of over 1 billion copies and her books were translated into 36 different languages. As well as romantic novels, she wrote historical biographies, 6 autobiographies, theatrical plays and books of advice on life, love, vitamins and cookery. She wrote her first book at the age of 21 and it was called Jigsaw. It became an immediate bestseller and sold 100,000 copies in hardback in England and all over Europe in translation. Between the ages of 77 and 97 she increased her output and wrote an incredible 400 romances as the demand for her romances was so strong all over the world. She wrote her last book at the age of 97 and it was entitled perhaps prophetically The Way to Heaven. Her books have always been immensely popular in the United States where in 1976 her current books were at numbers 1 & 2 in the B. Dalton bestsellers list, a feat never achieved before or since by any author. Barbara Cartland became a legend in her own lifetime and will be best remembered for her wonderful romantic novels so loved by her millions of readers throughout the world, who have always collected her books to read again and again, especially when they feel miserable or depressed. Her books will always be treasured for their moral message, her pure and innocent heroines, her handsome and dashing heroes, her blissful happy endings and above all for her belief that the power of love is more important than anything else in everyone’s life."