Bøger af Barbara Cartland

The Marquis of Kexley is just falling asleep beside the beautiful Isobel Heywood, when in a soft voice she suggests that they should be married.Only by pretending to be asleep does he escape answering her and then he realises that because she is a widow, she is extremely dangerous in that she is free for him to marry her. In his other affaires-de-coeur, the women were already married, so he was safe, and he avoided debutantes with ambitious mothers like the plague.Because Isobel is so possessive he thinks it best to leave London at once. So with the assistance of the Prince of Wales he leaves on his yacht for Scotland to stay with the Earl of Darendell and fish on his salmon river.When the Marquis arrives in Scotland, he is surprised and upset to find that his hostess, the new wife of the Earl is someone who had approached him at a house party when he was only nineteen.While he is enjoying the fishing, he becomes worried and puzzled about Celina, the Earl’s daughter, who is frightened of him and avoids him on every possible occasion.He only discovers the reason when one night he finds the beautiful Celina in his bed!How the Marquis avoids the dastardly trap set for him, how he escapes with Celina on his yacht to the Orkney Islands and how they are then faced with an even more dangerous situation is all told in this thrilling 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."

Michael Belmont is heir to an Earldom, but he is also the family black sheep, a charming gambler leading a dissolute life in France. He has quarrelled with his father, who has threatened to disinherit him.When he reads in a newspaper that his father has died, he does not even have enough money for his fare home.But then he meets the beautiful young Lady Verna, seeking a chauffeur to drive her car home to England.Michael volunteers and while they are on the journey he falls under her spell.He knows that his love for her will reform him and suddenly there is brilliant new hope in his life. But his father has carried out his threat. Michael is now an Earl, but a poor man and Verna’s father forbids their marriage.The obstacles they have to face, the plots of Michael’s wicked brother, the terrible sacrifice Verna is prepared to make, and how their love is so nearly thwarted, are all here in this exciting romantic novel 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."

A bearded and dishevelled figure in the tattered dress of a Muslim Holy Man struggled to a Fortin India and saves it from attack by tribesmen supported by the Russians.The Holy man is Captain David Ingle, one of the members of The Great Game.In a week or so David arrives back in Calcutta and is sent for immediately by the Viceroy, who tells him he has done wonderful service for his country. At the same time his life is in danger from the Russians and, more important his grandfather, the Marquis of Inglestone, has died in anaccident and the family title and estate is now his.David hurries back to England to find that his grandfather had become mad and had refused to spend any money and what was more, he had withdrawn all his fortune from the Bank and hidden it so that no one could find it.David goes to Ingle Hall to find it dilapidated and without any servants. The only people in the house are a distant cousin of his and her nanny.Bernina Falcon is very beautiful, very young and very innocent. How David and Benina start to hunt for the hidden treasure in the house. How they are beginning to think they have failed, when a girl whom David had thought he loved in India arrives – she is very attractive and sophisticated, but David is aware that she has only turned to him now after learning he has become the Marquis.How David and Benina face and defeat the avenging Russians and how eventually the secret hiding place of the old Marquis is unexpectedly found, is all told in this exciting and unusual novel 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."

Lady Galina More and her brother, Georgie, the Earl of Ranmore, are in despair because they own two large historic houses which are entailed.Georgie decides he will have to marry an American heiress, so he opens his house in London, but has no idea how he can staff it or afford to entertain.He meets Mr. Craig Farlow, one of the richest oil millionaires in America who has brought his daughter, Ellie-May, to London as he wants her to marry a title and he becomes a tenant at Georgie’s house in Park Lane.Galina has been a huge success because of her beauty, but she is determined not to marry anyone unless she is in love. When she meets Lord Bramton, she loses her heart, but knows it is hopeless as he is as poor as they are.Because Ellie-May is attracting so much attention, the Prince of Wales becomes interested, so they all invited to Sandringham. In the meantime Georgie has gone off to America to see, if by some miracle, he can find one of the fabulous oil wells.How love triumphs over money, and how the prayers of those in love are answered, is told in this unusual and exciting 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."

Lady Dorianna Dale is packing her trousseau for her illustrious Society wedding to the rich Lord Buxton.She does not love him, she cannot bear him to touch her and she hates the sound of his loud foolish voice – but unless the wedding goes ahead, she and her Mama will lose everything and will have to sell their beautiful home, Ashburton Hall.Dorianna briefly meets the handsome and enigmatic Earl of Claremont at a London soirée and she longs to see him again. But how can this ever happen once she is married to Lord Buxton?She must take her destiny into her own hands. Her maid, Audrey, agrees to impersonate her at the wedding, while Dorianna escapes and finds herself aboard the yacht of a mysterious stranger heading for the Continent.Deep in the woodland garden at Ashburton Hall a Greek statue holds the key to Dorianna’s future happiness.But will she ever find the love she dreams about? And will she ever be reunited with the mysterious Earl? Find out what happens in this delicious 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."

She was fleeing from an unwelcome marriage and so was he.When Selina sought shelter with the Marquis of Castleton, she never dreamed that it would lead to them being chased across Europe in a powerful yacht.Before long she was embroiled in a rollicking adventure. Dressed as a man to avoid detection, Selina fell into one scrape after another, yet always knowing that the Marquis would rescue her.But she was despairingly sure that he saw her only as a child and she was beginning to long for more.The Marquis thought of himself as a serious man, but in the company of the vivacious Selina he found himself changing, laughing more often and falling in love.Even when they escaped to France their problems were not over. But at the final explosive showdown the Marquis proved himself a man of shrewd wit and – what was more important – passion.What happens to them when they confront their enemies and how they triumph is all told in this exciting romantic novel 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."

Neisa Moore is the beautiful daughter of a Vicar and she lives a quiet and secluded life in the country with her father.Her cousin, Carol Waverton has led a very different life in America with her immensely rich father, but when Carol comes to London for the Season, she is pursued by fortune-hunters only interested in her money.As Carol is so disenchanted, she persuades Neisa to change places with her when she is invited with a friend for a weekend house party with Sheldon, the Marquis of Denholme, who has planned a steeplechase for his guests.Neisa arrives at Denholme Park disguised as the rich heiress and Carol as the Vicar’s daughter.Then unexpectedly Neisa overhears a dastardly plot to assassinate the Marquis during the steeplechase and is able to warn him just in time.Both girls fall in love over the weekend and have to leave early when the pressure on them becomes too great.How their insurmountable difficulties melt away is told in this spell-binding 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."

Daughter of the Earl of Longwood, a gentleman gambler, and the Countess of Longwood, a society beauty, Lady Yolanda Wood has an exciting if unconventional childhood travelling around the casinos and racecourses of Europe. But life changes dramatically after the tragic death of her father, and she and her ravishing mother are left penniless and alone. In mourning for her husband, and dependent on the kindness of selfmade millionaire Oliver Garrack, the Countess's gratitude swiftly turns to romance and Yolanda finds herself with a stepfather she neither likes nor respects.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."

Charles Arram, the son of the Marquis of Arramford, their next-door neighbour.Because the Earl is so rich, he is afraid that his daughter, who at eighteen is exceedinglybeautiful, will be pursued by fortune-hunters. Malvina is horrified at the idea.Her father is suddenly summoned to Scotland and Malvina decides she will travel with her Nanny to Paris, where she will be able to see Charles Arram without him knowing he is being spied on.During the journey Malvina meets the brother of one of her French school friends and he tells her of the extraordinary parties that are given in Paris by the courtesans, one of them being Blanche d’Antigny who Charles has been associating with for some time.But he had just left her for another even more famous cocotte, Cora Pearl. Malvina is invited by Blanche to an exotic dinner party and she is dressed up as a cocotte.How Malvina witnesses the extraordinary behaviour not only of Charles but of Blanche’s other guests and how she unexpectedly finds true love is all told in this exciting story 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 Duke of Norlington and his sister Lady Latasha are living quietly in the country very happily with their horses The Duke receives a letter from an old Oxford friend who is now His Royal Highness Prince Kraus of Oldessa, a small Principality in the Balkans.The Prince asks the Duke if his sister would consent to marry his brother, Prince Stefan, as she is related to the Royal family, thereby giving Oldessa British protection from the Russians who are vying to take over as many States as they can in the Balkans.Latasha does not wish to marry for any reason other than true love, but agrees to visit Oldessa in disguise as Lady Gloria Ford to spy out the land and take a good look at Prince Stephan.Once in Oldessa she is impressed by the beauty of the country and finds the people delightful.How she finds a way to cure Prince Kraus’s terrible migraines, helps to save Oldessa from the clutches of the Russians and falls in love is all told in this fast moving 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."

Leonora Cressy and her school friend Isobel, have sworn never to fall in love. They prefer their books to men and scorn other girls whose heads are full of storybook romance. Leonora is convinced that no man could be as perfect as her late father.Little does she know that life has decided to put her conviction to the test. Her mother comes to tell her that she has a new stepfather and she does not like the sound of him at all. On the way home from school she has two fateful encounters – one with an arrogant gentleman in a carriage, and one with a suave but appealing foreigner, Señor de Guarda. These two will play prominent roles in the drama that is about to unfold.Her stepfather is determined to marry her off to the mysterious Lord Merton, so she flees on a ship to Brazil to her friend Isobel. But on board she cannot flee her destiny.Between the cool Mr. Chandos and the importunate Señor de Guarda her fate is sealed. How she must experience more than one kind of storm before she realises that there is no hiding from love is told in this exciting 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."

Dla Dashera nic nie trwa wiecznie, a zwłaszcza kobiety. Pojawiały się w jego życiu w takiej liczbie, że nawet najwytrawniejsze plotkarki straciły rachubę. Niezwykłe w jego przygodach miłosnych jest to, że kobiety, z którymi się rozstawał, rzadko były rozżalone czy choćby tylko obrażone. Wyjątkowo przystojny książe Darleston wraz z przyjaciółmi wyrusza swoim jachtem do Egiptu. Towarzyszy mu niedawno poznana Lili - młoda, piękna, ale bardzo wyrafinowana wdowa, która snuje konkretne plany przyszłości związane z księciem. Jest on nią bardzo zainteresowany i oczarowany jej wdziękami, ale dzieje się to tylko do momentu poznania w Egipcie córki misjonarza. Nagle dowiadują się oni, że są wiecznie związani ze sobą i że byli kochankami w innym poprzednim życiu w Egipcie i wielu innych, a teraz los złączył ich razem po raz kolejny nad brzegiem Nilu, rzeki Wiecznej miłości."... Nauka miłości w ramionach księcia była boska i budziła taki zachwyt Irisy, że uznała iż działa na nich magiczny urok, w który zawsze wierzyli Egipcjanie..."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.

Latonia bardzo cieszyła się na wspólne mieszkanie z kuzynką, bo uwielbiała spędzać z nią czas. Zdenerwowała się i zaniepokoiła, czy nieoczekiwane wezwanie do zamku nie oznacza zmiany planów. Patrząc na zamek rozciągający się przed nią myślała, że z radością wróci do tego ogromnego domu, który ją tak intrygował w dzieciństwie. Było tam mnóstwo kryjówek do zabawy w chowanego, a w pokojach dziecinnych, które wydawały się tak wielkie, jak cały dom rodzinny Latonii, leżały wszelkie możliwe zabawki, lalki i gry, o jakich tylko mogły zamarzyć małe dziewczynki. Nagle pomyślała, że w przyszłości zamek nie będzie należał do Tonii, lecz do jej stryja, ponieważ była to rodowa siedziba Branscombe'ów, więc Kenrik Combe zamieszka tutaj po powrocie z Indii i wtedy Latonia może nie będzie tak mile widzianym gościem. Była wystraszona tą myślą...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.

Markien har vært borte fra Meridale Castle i åtte år – først i kamp mot Nepoleon sammen med regimentet sitt, men senere som deltager i det løsslupne, lystige livet rundt prinsregenten i Carlton House. Meridale Castle var vanskjøttet, og tjenerskapet lot alt drive. Men straks Arabella hadde innfunnet seg, ble hun klar over at det også var en atmosfære av frykt. Den tynne, bleke Arabella var bare såvidt kommet seg etter en kraftig skarlagensfeber, og var på flukt fra sin brutale stefar. Hun kom til Meridale Castle som ledsager for Lady Veulah Belmont, et abnormt barn. Men bak det spinkle og svakelige utseendet, hadde Arabella en karakterstyrke som hjalp henne gjennom alle vanskeligheter. Da markien var blitt trett av sitt lettsindige liv i London, og vendte tilbake til Meridale Castle, bestemte Arabella seg til å finne årsaken til den skjulte frykten på stedet, og gjennom nervepirrende opplevelser fant hun ikke bare årsaken, men også kjærligheten.Barbara Cartland (9. juli 1901 – 21. mai 2000) var av 1900-tallet mest kjente, og produktive forfattere. Hun skrev mer enn 700 bøker, som skal ha solgt mer enn 750 millioner kopier.

Lady Panthea har ikke noe valg, hun må gifte seg med Christian, den gamle skatteoppkreveren som hun hater. Men like etter vielsen blir Christian drept i duell med en røver, og Panthea kan fortsette sitt liv som hoffets yndling. Men penger og makt er drivkraften til mye ondt, noen vil ha henne anklaget for mordet på ektemannen. lgjen kommer den kjekke røveren og redder henne. Hennes kjære røver.Barbara Cartland (9. juli 1901 – 21. mai 2000) var av 1900-tallet mest kjente, og produktive forfattere. Hun skrev mer enn 700 bøker, som skal ha solgt mer enn 750 millioner kopier.

Fordi brodering er Olinda Selwyns store interesse, og fordi hun trenger penger for å kunne kjøpe dyr medisin til sin mor, svarer hun på en annonse fra en adelsdame som ønsker å få restaurert noen verdifulle møbler. Olinda reiser til Kelvedon i Derbyshire, et praktfullt gods fylt av uvurderlige skatter. Hun finner snart ut at grevinnen har en kjærlighetsaffære med en mann som er meget yngre enn hun selv, og at hennes sønn, greven, har forlatt England i protest mot forholdet. Etter Olindas ankomst kommer greven hjem med en fransk skuespillerinne, og Olinda blir ufrivillig trukket inn i et familiedrama. Hun setter mot i greven og hjelper ham gjennom en skuffelse og en tragedie.Barbara Cartland (9. juli 1901 – 21. mai 2000) var av 1900-tallet mest kjente, og produktive forfattere. Hun skrev mer enn 700 bøker, som skal ha solgt mer enn 750 millioner kopier.

Etter en rideulykke blir jarlen av Rockbrook pleiet av Purilla, en ung, landsens pike. Purilla er akkurat en slik kvinne jarlen kan tenke seg som sin hustru, veloppdragen og beskjeden. Og jarlen er i en fryktelig knipe. Lady Louise, hoffdame hos den unge dronning Victoria, har lokket ham i en felle: Alle venter at jarlen skal gifte seg med henne. Hvis jarlen i stedet gifter seg med Purilla, slipper han unna den listige hoffdamen. Men om jarlen lurer Lady Louise, får han selv en overraskelse. For Purilla er svært forskjellig fra hva han hadde trodd.Barbara Cartland (9. juli 1901 – 21. mai 2000) var av 1900-tallet mest kjente, og produktive forfattere. Hun skrev mer enn 700 bøker, som skal ha solgt mer enn 750 millioner kopier.

Larentia er helt ute av seg fordi hennes far, som er samtidens største ekspert på legendene om kong Arthur, er dødsyk, og bare en altfor kostbar operasjon kan redde ham. Da blir hun oppsøkt av en venn av danserinen Katie King, som lider av den samme grusomme sykdommen. Han forteller at Katie var hemmelig gift med hertugen av Tregaron, som nettopp er død. Nå vil han at Larentia skal gi seg ut for Katie, og på den måten skaffe de pengene som trenges. I sin fortvilelse går hun med på forslaget. Da Larentia kommer frem til Garon Castle og møter den nye hertugen, blir hun helt overveldet – hun føler seg som hensatt til kong Arthurs eventyrslott, Camelot. Hertugen blir på sin side som trollbundet da han får se Larentias hår, for det har dettopp den fargen som mer enn noe annet fengsler ham hos en kvinne.Barbara Cartland (9. juli 1901 – 21. mai 2000) var av 1900-tallet mest kjente, og produktive forfattere. Hun skrev mer enn 700 bøker, som skal ha solgt mer enn 750 millioner kopier.

Etter krigens slutt vender den sjarmerende britiske diplomaten Ian McCraggan tilbake til Skottland for å bli klanens overhode og flytte inn i den gamle slektsborgen, som han har, som han har arvet etter sin grandonkel. Han er fylt av forventning og glede, men han er også svært spent. Det er nemlig femten år siden han var der sist, og mye kan ha hendt på den tiden. Og da han kommer frem, møter det ham også en overraskelse. Han oppdager at en stolt, mørkhåret pike har installert seg i hans forfedres borg. Men hvem er hun, denne fortryllende Moida, som våger å bestride hans rettmessige krav? Da Ian oppdager den forbløffende sannheten, er det imidlertid for sent – for da er han allerede forlovet med en blond skjønhet, som aldeles ikke har til hensikt å gi slipp på ham.Barbara Cartland (9. juli 1901 – 21. mai 2000) var av 1900-tallet mest kjente, og produktive forfattere. Hun skrev mer enn 700 bøker, som skal ha solgt mer enn 750 millioner kopier.

Unge Davina Brantforde gleder seg til å debutere i selskapslivet, men så får hennes far ordre om å dra på et hemmelig, diplomatisk oppdrag, og hun må utsette sin debut. Faren blir borte mye lenger enn ventet, familien får økonomiske problemer og Davina tar jobb som kjoledesigner i en kjent motebutikk. En rik, ung enke, Lady Brant, har bestilt en kostbar kjole til det berømte kostymeballet hos Prinsen av Wales. Men så blir plutselig enken syk, og Davina får en vill ide: Hun vil utgi seg for å være Lady Brant og gå å ballet i den skjønne kjolen.Barbara Cartland (9. juli 1901 – 21. mai 2000) var av 1900-tallet mest kjente, og produktive forfattere. Hun skrev mer enn 700 bøker, som skal ha solgt mer enn 750 millioner kopier.

Susanna hater sitt eget speilbilde, hun føler seg tykk og stygg. Mores, Lady Lavenham, er en berømt sosietetsskjønnhet og har store ambisjoner på døtrenes vegne. En dag overhører Susanna en samtale mellom mores og hennes venninner; forskrekket hører hun at moren har tenkt å gifte henne bort til en hertug. Susanna vet at hertugen gifter seg med henne for pengenes skyld, hun vil få en stor medgift. Fortvilet flykter Susanna hjemmefra. Hun er flink i språk og får seg post hos amerikaneren Fyfe Dunblanc. Han har mistet synes i en bilulykke og trenger noen til å læse høyt for seg. Etter en stor øyenoperasjon sender legen Fyfe til Firenze for å komme seg, og Susanna blir med. De håper begge at operasjonen er vellykket, men Susanna gruer til den dagen Fyfe skal se ansiktet til sin høytleserske. Til nå har han bare hørt stemmen hennes, og den er han blitt mer og mer glad i.Barbara Cartland (9. juli 1901 – 21. mai 2000) var av 1900-tallet mest kjente, og produktive forfattere. Hun skrev mer enn 700 bøker, som skal ha solgt mer enn 750 millioner kopier.

Vada, eller Emmeline Nevada Holtz, som er hennes fulle navn, e den rikeste piken i Amerika, og reiser nå til England for å forlove seg med en aristokrat som hun aldri har truffet. Men først besøker hun Paris for å kjøpe utstyret sitt. Vadas ledsager blir utsatt for en ulykke, og det gir henne sjansen til å uttforske Paris på egen hånd. Under påtatt navn flakker hun fra Latinerkvarteret til Montmartre, fra kunstmalernes atelierer til templer for djevledyrkelse, og uskyldig som hun er, havner hun i de mest skremmende og farefulle situasjoner. Midt oppe i denne hvirvelen av forviklinger mister Vada sitt hjerte til den kjekke, unge journalisten Pierre Vslmont, og hvordan skal det så gå med forlovelsen i England.Barbara Cartland (9. juli 1901 – 21. mai 2000) var av 1900-tallet mest kjente, og produktive forfattere. Hun skrev mer enn 700 bøker, som skal ha solgt mer enn 750 millioner kopier.

Ilouka sto helt stille og konsentrerte seg om musikken. Det var som om hun så for seg de ungarske steppene, snefjellene i det fjerne, og sigøynerleirene med flammende bål. Så begynte hun å danse. Publikum satt tause. Musikken ble villere og villere, og Iloukas føtter fløy over det blanke gulvet. Til sist sank hun utmattet sammen, og tjenerne trakk teppet for. Applausen var øredøvende, og hun hørte stemmer som ropte: Kom til oss! Plutselig kom Ilouka til å tenke på at hun var den eneste kvinnen i salen, og hun styrtet ut. Hun visste at hun enda en gang var kommet opp i en farlig situasjon.Barbara Cartland (9. juli 1901 – 21. mai 2000) var av 1900-tallet mest kjente, og produktive forfattere. Hun skrev mer enn 700 bøker, som skal ha solgt mer enn 750 millioner kopier.

Under en spasertur i skogen, støter prestedatteren Atalanta Lynton på en fremmed dom sitter og tegner. Hun får vite at han heter Paul, og han overtaler henne til å sitte modell. Paul er en kjekk ung mann, men han er impresjonist; og i 1880 er impresjonistiske kunstnere foraktet av publikum. Da Atalanta kommer hjem til prestegården, venter fetteren, den adelige William Cottesford på henne. Til forelrenes begeistring og hennes forskrekkelse, ahr han innfunnet seg for å be om hennes hånd. Det viser seg at dersom William gifter seg, vil han bli utnevnt til ambassadør i Vallon – en liten stat som nettopp har fått sin suverenitet tilbage etter å ha vært underlagt Frankrike. Atalanta elsker Paul, men reiser til Paris sammen med Williams mor og søster. I den franske hovedstaden opplever hun kontrastene mellom kunstnermiljøet på Montmatre og den diplomatiske kretsen hvor hun vil høre hjemme når hun gifter seg med sin fetter. Det skal imidlertid vise sig at kjærligheten er den sterkeste makt – og den sanne lykke er ikke knyttet til fine titler og social posisjon.Barbara Cartland (9. juli 1901 – 21. mai 2000) var av 1900-tallet mest kjente, og produktive forfattere. Hun skrev mer enn 700 bøker, som skal ha solgt mer enn 750 millioner kopier.

Lord Selwyn er lei av sosietetslivet og troløse kvinner. Da han uventet arver en plantasje etter en onkel på den vesle øya Penang i Malaysia, drar han dit med en gang Lord Selwyn blir betatt av den vakre øya, og mot sin vilje blir han tiltrukket av den unge og vakre, men mystiske piken Anona. Ingen vet hvem hun er, og selv hevder hun å ha mistet hukommelsen, men Lord Selwyn skjønner at Anona er fryktelig redd for et eller annet ...Barbara Cartland (9. juli 1901 – 21. mai 2000) var av 1900-tallet mest kjente, og produktive forfattere. Hun skrev mer enn 700 bøker, som skal ha solgt mer enn 750 millioner kopier.

Mariota Fordcombe bor sammen med sin far og sine to søsken på den ærverdige herregården Queens Ford. Familien er gammel og aristokratisk, men er nå fullstendig ruinert. Så vanskelig er situasjonen, at Mariota, som gjør alt hun kan for å holde familien sammen, lar seg overtale av broren til å bli med på et hårreisende farlig eventyr: de skal forsøke seg som landeveisrøvere. Alt går tilsynelatende bra, men plutselig blir de overrasket av en rytter. For å redde broren fra den visse død, fyrer Mariota av et skudd, og rytteren blir kastet av hesten og slår seg bevisstløs. Den skadede – som viser seg å være jarlen av Buckenham – føres til Queens Ford. Nå blir Mariota stilt overfor konsekvensene av sin overilte handling, for hun forelsker seg i jarlen. Og det skal vise seg at det ikke bare er hennes egen lykke som står på spill.Barbara Cartland (9. juli 1901 – 21. mai 2000) var av 1900-tallet mest kjente, og produktive forfattere. Hun skrev mer enn 700 bøker, som skal ha solgt mer enn 750 millioner kopier.

Samanthas berømmelse betyr ingen ting for henne – David betyr alt! Men han misforstår – han kan ikke tro at hun er den uerfarne piken hun egentlig er. Da gjør hun noe hun ikke burde ha gjort for å bevise at hun er sofistikert og erfaren.Barbara Cartland (9. juli 1901 – 21. mai 2000) var av 1900-tallet mest kjente, og produktive forfattere. Hun skrev mer enn 700 bøker, som skal ha solgt mer enn 750 millioner kopier.

Hun ble kalt ´Isprinsessen` og hadde ingen annen lideskaå enn musikken, ingen annen elsker end dansen ... indtil hun mødte hertugen. Først da forsto hun at de følelsene dansen og musikken hadde vekket i henne, bare hadde vært et svakt ekko av noe som var langt sterkere og mer berusende. Allerede første gang hertugen av Welminster så henne danse, i det praktfulle Yselov-palasset i Moskva, følte han seg trukket mot henne med en nesten magnetisk kraft. Han ble forvirret, og var slett ikke sikker på om han likte denne følelsen. Men det er krig, og Napoleons seierrike armé nærmer seg Moskva. Personlige følelser viker plasset for frykt, og Zoia må flykte. Vil hun noengang møte hertugen igjen? Er dette merkelig magiske båndet mellom dem sterkt nok til å overvinne krigens redsler og den lange avstanden mellom dem?Barbara Cartland (9. juli 1901 – 21. mai 2000) var av 1900-tallet mest kjente, og produktive forfattere. Hun skrev mer enn 700 bøker, som skal ha solgt mer enn 750 millioner kopier.

Etter morens død reiser Leona til Skottland for å bo hos hertugen av Ardness. På vei gjennom det skotske høylandet blir imidlertid vognen hennes utsatt for en ulykke, og hun må tilbringe natten på slottet til Lord Strathcairn. Da hun reiser videre neste dag, ser hun til sin forferdelse at fattige husmenn blir brutalt kastet ut fra sine hjem på hertugens eiendom. Selv blir hun møtt med tilsynelatende vennlighet, men bak fasaden skjuler det seg noe mørkt og skremmende. Og så en dag oppdager hun Ardness-klanens dystre hemmelighet. Samtidig går det opp for henne at hun er blitt forelsket i lord Strathcairn.Barbara Cartland (9. juli 1901 – 21. mai 2000) var av 1900-tallet mest kjente, og produktive forfattere. Hun skrev mer enn 700 bøker, som skal ha solgt mer enn 750 millioner kopier.

Jarlen av Trevarnon er kjent som en levemann og beryktet kvinnebetvinger. Så da han skal være gjest i Demelzas hjem, Langston Manor, får hun streng beskjed om å holde seg skjult. I dette gamle huset, som er fullt av hemmelige ganger og rom, er det en lett sak; og hvis noen mot formodning skulle få øye på henne, vil de sikkert bare tro at hun er familiespøkelset – Den hvite dame. Demelza selv kan imidlertid iaktta alt som foregår gjennom de mange kikkhullene, og det er på denne måten hun for første gang får se jarlen. Hun føler seg straks tiltrukket av ham, og mens hun ensom vandrer omkring i de månelyse sommernettene, forstår hun at hun har tapt sitt hjerte. Demelza kan ikke forestille seg noe mer himmelsk enn å kunne kjenne jarlens lepper mot sine, men hun vet det ville være galt, for han er ikke fri.Barbara Cartland (9. juli 1901 – 21. mai 2000) var av 1900-tallet mest kjente, og produktive forfattere. Hun skrev mer enn 700 bøker, som skal ha solgt mer enn 750 millioner kopier.