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Barbara Cartland a conquis des millions de lecteurs à travers le monde et écrit plus de 700 romans où l’amour triomphe toujours.Orpheline, Elvina Carrisford a passé une enfance solitaire auprès d’une vieille tante revêche.Aussi est-elle ravie lorsque son oncle la prie de tenir compagnie à sa cousine Delphine, qui doit bientôt faire la connaissance de son fiancé, le prince de Clairvallon. Arrivée au château de Baseheart, Elvina déchante. Sa cousine est une vraie peste. Quand le prince apparaît, tout clinquant dans son bel habit, Delphine exulte. Elvina, elle, est bouleversée par le sourire de Serge, le valet de Son Altesse.Un domestique à qui on aimerait bien la marier pour se débarrasser d’elle. Que peut-elle espérer de mieux, de toute façon ? Mais les apparences sont trompeuses et le destin farceur...Laissez-vous séduire par la voix de Mélina Sia pour vous conter l'une des célèbres histoires d'amour de Barbara Cartland.Barbara Cartland est une auteure britannique. Traduite en plus de 36 langues, elle est l’auteure contemporaine la plus prolifique et la plus lue au monde. Son secret : toucher le cœur de ses lectrices et faire entrer le rêve dans chacun de ses romans. En 2000, elle s’éteint à l’âge de 99 ans, en laissant un grand nombre de manuscrits inédits.

Daydreamer and book-lover, Zosina, the eldest daughter of the Archduke Ferdinand of Blitzstein, is reluctantly obedient when her father announces that she must marry King Gorgy of neighbouring Dorsa to create an alliance between the two nations.On her first visit to Dorsa, Zosina is greeted by the beguiling and handsome Prince Regent. By contrast, her betrothed, the King, is wild and disagreeable. For the sake of her people, Zosina must go ahead with the marriage with a hope that someone warmer hides beneath the King's hard exterior. Yet, the longer she spends in Dorsa, the greater her fear that the Prince Regent has her heart.A tense and romantic love triangle with a dramatic twist. "Bride to the King" is an action-packed regency romance, perfect for fans of Georgette Heyer, Julia Quinn, and Jenny Hambly.

Despite the arranged marriages of her two sisters ending in misery, the Duke of Cumberworth insists that his beautiful daughter, Lady "Ila" Lavinia marries the rich and aristocratic Marquis of Rakemoore, his most serious rival at Race Meetings.Ila is appalled. Not only is she determined to marry for love, but she hears that the Marquis is only asking for her hand to avoid an arranged marriage to a German Princess. She decides to run away.Fleeing through the woods near her home, Ila witnesses a young boy being dragged away by his spooked pony and heading towards a cliff edge. Rescuing the boy, Ila is knocked unconscious and wakes in a pretty cottage where she is being cared for by the young boy and his handsome uncle.To her surprise, she realises the uncle is her betrothed, the Maquis and she deliberately refuses to give a name. Preferring instead to observe him from her sick bed. For the Marquis, the mystery woman is intriguing, stirring both his curiosity and perhaps even his heart.Perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Georgette Heyer and Jenny Hambly.

Scotland, 1750, just four years after Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Rising of the Clans, it’s hard to know who’s loyal to the English and who is faithful to the Stuarts. And it’s beautiful seventeen-year-old Iona’s perilous mission to ascertain whether the Duke of Arkrae, head of Scotland’s most powerful clan, is a traitor or is he in cahoots with the English.Iona’s mission is to gain the trust of the Duke and his clan by claiming to be the sister he thought to have died as a child. As all around her doubt her claim and call her a "pretender", Iona struggles to hold her nerve. Her wit and steely nerves do not fail her but almost instantly, on meeting the imperious Duke, it’s her heart that lets her down. She’s fallen deeply, hopelessly in love! Traitor or not, surely the Duke could never love the Little Pretender who was sent to ensnare him?

The impetuous and dashing Marquis of Troon is to marry the disreputable Lady Dilys Powick against the advice of his closest friends. In celebration he arranges a steeplechase event full of prizes, but one of the guests suddenly dies from a heart attack. The Marquis is shocked to hear that he has been named in the will as the guardian of the guest’s daughter!Throw in a kidnapping, crime and a dangerous trip to London, and you will be gripped by this story.In her lifetime, British author Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her contemporary and historical romances. A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. It was partying in 1920's London that gave her inspiration for her first book, "Jigsaw", a racy society thriller.After marrying into the McCorquodale family, she began writing romance and holds a Guinness World Record for the most number of books published in one year: 191. Her books have been translated into many different languages, as well as adapted for stage and screen. She is beloved the world over and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

The dashing Duke of Selchester is on his way to visit Lord Upminster at Copple Hall when a stagecoach crashes into his own travelling carriage, buckling its wheel.Worse still, his beloved pedigree stallion, Salamanca, needs re-shoeing.Arriving on foot at the nearest village, he finds a beautiful Verena Winchcombe, who agrees to take him to the local blacksmith.It transpires that she has been awaiting the arrival of someone she calls 'the Odious Duke', who is due at Copple Hall. With horror, the Duke realises that she is talking about him so he introduces himself by his rank as Major Theron Royd instead of his noble title.Verena confides in the Duke about strange goings-on at an old, perhaps haunted, Priory and he agrees to investigate with her. During the visit, he is bludgeoned unconscious by a mysterious assailant.Awaking at Verena's home, he realises that there is much more to this feisty but beautiful young woman than meets the eye as she helps nurse him back to health after serious wounds to his head.Unaware of her the stranger's true identity, Verena begins to fall for the Duke and the two find themselves embroiled in a perilous adventure with murdered bullion thieves.An action-packed adventure story, with a classic regency romance at the heart, a tale perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Georgette Heyer and Lisa Kleypas.British author Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her contemporary and historical romances. A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. It was partying in 1920's London that gave her inspiration for her first book, "Jigsaw", a racy society thriller.After marrying into the McCorquodale family, she began writing romance and holds a Guinness World Record for the most number of books published in one year: 191. Her books have been translated into many different languages, as well as adapted for stage and screen. She is beloved the world over and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

Imperious, handsome and gallant in battle, the Duke of Kingswood has stolen the hearts of many society belles but he is determined never to marry. To continue the family line, he is counting on his cousin and heir presumptive, Richard, to marry well and produce a son.To the Duke’s horror, Richard falls for society siren and acclaimed beauty Lady Delyth Maulden and disaster turns to tragedy when Richard finds his beloved in the arms of another, shoots him and turns his gun on himself.With Richard at death’s door, the Duke is determined that he shall find a more suitable young beauty to mend his broken heart and thwart Lady Delyth’s scheming ways. Enter the beautiful, grey-eyed waif, Benedicta Calvine. When the Duke helps her ailing father as he rides through his estate, the two's lives become entwined.Could this modest, unassuming beauty be the ideal bride the Duke seeks for Richard or will his own feelings begin to get in the way...?A light-hearted, swoony-worthy regency romance, perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Georgette Heyer and Lisa KleypasBritish author Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her contemporary and historical romances. A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. It was partying in 1920's London that gave her inspiration for her first book, "Jigsaw", a racy society thriller.After marrying into the McCorquodale family, she began writing romance and holds a Guinness World Record for the most number of books published in one year: 191. Her books have been translated into many different languages, as well as adapted for stage and screen. She is beloved the world over and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

With her flaming red hair and emerald green eyes, Xenia's unusual beauty makes her unique in any crowd. That is until she unexpectedly meets her long-lost cousin, Johanna, amidst the wreckage of a railway accident.Incredulous at finding her mirror image and desperate for a friend, Johanna begs Xenia to swap lives for two weeks. She wishes to spend two weeks with the Englishman she loves before her arranged royal marriage and her cousin can't help but agree.Surrounded by servants and diplomats, Xenia does her best to assume her cousin's Royal role and prays that her true identity will not be discovered as she travels to Luthenia. There, Xenia is instantly plunged into a world of political intrigue and drama a million miles away from the quiet life she previously enjoyed in the English countryside. And then there's King István of Luthenia, Johanna's betrothed, a handsome European prince...As the Luthenian Court prepares for a grand State wedding which promises to quell rumours of revolution and cement political allegiances, the two cousins find themselves in a precarious situation. How will they return to their old lives, and what if they don't want to...?Immensely entertaining, fast-packed historical adventure, with a classic, swoon-worthy regency romance at the heart. Perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Georgette Heyer and Lisa Kleypas.British author Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her contemporary and historical romances. A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. It was partying in 1920's London that gave her inspiration for her first book, "Jigsaw", a racy society thriller.After marrying into the McCorquodale family, she began writing romance and holds a Guinness World Record for the most number of books published in one year: 191. Her books have been translated into many different languages, as well as adapted for stage and screen. She is beloved the world over and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

Yola has the perfect life as a countess– blessed with grace, wealth and intellect. But one day her life is turned upside down when she is promised in marriage to a man she despises. Known for his socialite status, she’s sure he’s only after her prestige and wealth.Yola sets out on a secret mission to see if this suitor will fall for her in disguise, and whether this marriage could be true love.In her lifetime, British author Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her contemporary and historical romances. A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. It was partying in 1920's London that gave her inspiration for her first book, "Jigsaw", a racy society thriller.After marrying into the McCorquodale family, she began writing romance and holds a Guinness World Record for the most number of books published in one year: 191. Her books have been translated into many different languages, as well as adapted for stage and screen. She is beloved the world over and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

This Barbara Cartland take on a Cinderella story is perfect for anyone looking for a bit of romantic suspense.Raised by her aunt and uncle, Alida lives in the shame that her late father cast upon the family. Always seen as inferior, Alida never thought love was going to be in her future. But her life is turned upside down when she must join her cousin on a trip to Russia to meet the young Prince that her cousin shall marry. But what might happen when it is in fact him that Alida can imagine a life with?In her lifetime, British author Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her contemporary and historical romances. A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. It was partying in 1920's London that gave her inspiration for her first book, "Jigsaw", a racy society thriller.After marrying into the McCorquodale family, she began writing romance and holds a Guinness World Record for the most number of books published in one year: 191. Her books have been translated into many different languages, as well as adapted for stage and screen. She is beloved the world over and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

After the tragic death of her parents in a carriage accident, orphaned Pandora was taken in by her uncle, the Bishop of Winchester. One day, she is horrified to overhear that he plans to marry her off to his Chaplin, the Honourable Prosper Witheridge.Certain she can't change her uncle's mind, Pandora decides to try and repulse Witheridge and drive him away. She invites herself to her stay with the decadent Earl of Chartwood. The Earl is notorious for his scandalous parties, with the kind of bohemian guests and raucous behaviour that would shock anyone from polite society.Pandora is no different, she is both mortified and mesmerised by the charming Earl when she arrives at his stately home. But perhaps the wildly rich, bad-boy Duke is not quite as frivolous as everyone presumes and maybe a little excitement is just what Pandora needs...Pure escapism, regency romance, "Saints and Sinners" is perfect for fans of Georgette Heyer, Julia Quinn and Jenny Hambly.In her lifetime, British author Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her contemporary and historical romances. A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. It was partying in 1920's London that gave her inspiration for her first book, "Jigsaw", a racy society thriller.After marrying into the McCorquodale family, she began writing romance and holds a Guinness World Record for the most number of books published in one year: 191. Her books have been translated into many different languages, as well as adapted for stage and screen. She is beloved the world over and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

Socialite Aria Milborne is astounded when she has to take a job with an American millionaire in order to save her family home. Aria soon finds herself clashing with her new boss after being courted by his aristocratic friend. When her boss offers her a fortune to pretend to be engaged to him, Aria finds herself the talk of the town leading her to feel ashamed and embarrassed. But when she hears that her fake fiance has been shot, she is caught off-guard by how strong her emotions actually are.In her lifetime, British author Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her contemporary and historical romances. A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. It was partying in 1920's London that gave her inspiration for her first book, "Jigsaw", a racy society thriller.After marrying into the McCorquodale family, she began writing romance and holds a Guinness World Record for the most number of books published in one year: 191. Her books have been translated into many different languages, as well as adapted for stage and screen. She is beloved the world over and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

Demelza is caught up in the middle of chaos when her brother rents their family home to Valient, Earl of Trevarnon and his friends during the Royal Ascot races. Infamous playboy Trevarnon wins over Demelza, despite him being married. As she explores the secret chambers and underground passages in the manor, Demelza finds herself falling for Trevarnon but knowing he can never be hers. The drama unfolds when she spoils a plot against Trevarnon – could this be enough to win him over for good?In her lifetime, British author Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her contemporary and historical romances. A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. It was partying in 1920's London that gave her inspiration for her first book, "Jigsaw", a racy society thriller.After marrying into the McCorquodale family, she began writing romance and holds a Guinness World Record for the most number of books published in one year: 191. Her books have been translated into many different languages, as well as adapted for stage and screen. She is beloved the world over and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

After the death of her parents, young Andrina Maldon has selflessly carried the responsibility of running a household impoverished by her father’s profligacy and also for the future happiness of her two sisters. Despite their striking looks, there is no hope of her sisters finding a suitable suitor without someone to introduce them into high society. So Andrina travels unchaperoned to London to seek the assistance of the Duke of Broxbourne, her father’s friend and the Godfather she has never met.On the journey, Andrina has an unpleasant encounter with a gentleman at a Posting inn and on arrival at Broxbourne House she is appalled to find that this man is none other than the Duke of Broxbourne himself.At first unwilling to help her, the Duke grudgingly agrees to her requests and although outwardly grateful, Andrina despises this arrogant and insensitive man. Forced to work together to secure the future of her sisters, Andrina gradually starts to see another side of the Duke and unexpected feelings begin to rise on both sides...A classic, swoon-worthy rags to riches tale, perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Georgette Heyer and Jenny Hambly.In her lifetime, British author Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her contemporary and historical romances. A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. It was partying in 1920's London that gave her inspiration for her first book, "Jigsaw", a racy society thriller.After marrying into the McCorquodale family, she began writing romance and holds a Guinness World Record for the most number of books published in one year: 191. Her books have been translated into many different languages, as well as adapted for stage and screen. She is beloved the world over and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

The day Rodney Hawkhurst rides onto her father's grand estate, Lizbeth Gillingham is a wild eighteen-year-old, with tangled red hair, dirt on her apron, and an archer's bow in her hand.A chance encounter leads to a clandestine kiss, leaving the tomboy Lizbeth wondering if the life of a sophisticated lady could be so bad if she was on the arm of Rodney Hawkhurst...But Rodney has not come to see Sir Gillingham about Lizbeth. He has come to borrow money for a daring sea voyage, and to ask for the hand of Phillida, Lizbeth's elegant sister. Lizbeth tried to forget about Rodney Hawkhurst - until she discovers Phillida's dread secret... and things begin to change.A swoon-worthy romance, perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Georgette Heyer and Jenny Hambly.In her lifetime, British author Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her contemporary and historical romances. A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. It was partying in 1920's London that gave her inspiration for her first book, "Jigsaw", a racy society thriller.After marrying into the McCorquodale family, she began writing romance and holds a Guinness World Record for the most number of books published in one year: 191. Her books have been translated into many different languages, as well as adapted for stage and screen. She is beloved the world over and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

Since her mother passed away, Gisela and her celebrated musician father have been left destitute. Now desperate, they arrive in Vienna, where they are certain they will find her father work.After getting lost in the woods at night, Gisela is rescued from a rabble of rowdy students by a mysterious stranger. A stolen kiss under the cover of darkness and Gisela finds herself enraptured. When it comes to light that her stranger is the head of a proud and noble family, her humble origins as the daughter of an impoverished violinist become a hindrance to their match.Will true love and passion prevail - will Gisela find her perfect prince and her father rediscover his fame and glory in the beautiful and historical Vienna.Perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Georgette Heyer and Jenny Hambly.In her lifetime, British author Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her contemporary and historical romances. A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. It was partying in 1920's London that gave her inspiration for her first book, "Jigsaw", a racy society thriller.After marrying into the McCorquodale family, she began writing romance and holds a Guinness World Record for the most number of books published in one year: 191. Her books have been translated into many different languages, as well as adapted for stage and screen. She is beloved the world over and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

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

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

— Vite ! Emmenez-moi loin d’ici !Ian de Springdale regarde avec stupéfaction celle qui vient de s’installer d’autorité dans son phaéton. Blonde, ravissante, elle est vêtue avec une élégance du meilleur aloi. Mais pourquoi cet éclat affolé dans ses grands yeux, comme si un péril imminent la menaçait ?Mellina ne tarde pas à éclaircir le mystère.— Je me suis enfuie ! Mon père veut à tout prix me marier contre mon gré. Je sais bien que mon soupirant n’en veut qu’à ma fortune. Plutôt mourir que de renoncer à l’amour !— Ainsi, nous sommes un peu dans la même situation, vous et moi, se surprend à répondre Ian.Ses parents ne le harcèlent-ils pas jour après jour pour qu’il se marie et engendre un héritier ? La pression devient si forte qu’il ne le supporte plus.Et, tout à coup, il s’entend proposer :— Si nous partions ensemble ?© Barbara Cartland, 2022, Saga EgmontPour la traduction française :La Flèche de Cupidon © Éditions J’ai lu, 2001Barbara Cartland est une auteure britannique. Traduite en plus de 36 langues, elle est l’auteure contemporaine la plus prolifique et la plus lue au monde. Son secret : toucher le cœur de ses lectrices et faire entrer le rêve dans chacun de ses romans. En 2000, elle s’éteint à l’âge de 99 ans, en laissant un grand nombre de manuscrits inédits.

Le cœur battant la chamade, le comte Michael de Cariston attend Kristina, sa promise. Il ne l’a jamais vue et cependant, dans quelques minutes, ils seront unis pour le meilleur et pour le pire.Le pire, surtout ! songe Michael avec cynisme. Car c’est contraint et forcé qu’il épouse cette richissime inconnue dont la fortune lui permettra d’éponger toutes ses dettes.La porte s’ouvre, Kristina apparaît enfin. Un épais voile gris masque son visage. Est-elle défigurée ? Laide comme les sept péchés capitaux ? C’est une bien étrange épouse que Michael a trouvée là…© Barbara Cartland, 2022, Saga EgmontPour la traduction française :La Mariée sans visage © Éditions J’ai lu, 1998Barbara Cartland est une auteure britannique. Traduite en plus de 36 langues, elle est l’auteure contemporaine la plus prolifique et la plus lue au monde. Son secret : toucher le cœur de ses lectrices et faire entrer le rêve dans chacun de ses romans. En 2000, elle s’éteint à l’âge de 99 ans, en laissant un grand nombre de manuscrits inédits.

Orpheline, Lucilla Welton a été recueillie par sa tante qui supporte mal sa présence. Le jour où un richissime Américain demande la main de la jeune fille, l’affaire semble entendue. Mais Lucilla se rebelle. Jamais elle n’épousera ce Texan. Réfugiée chez sa vieille nanny, elle rencontre le duc de Castleton, qu’elle prenait pour le dernier des goujats. Surprise, elle découvre un homme charmant et attentionné. Comment refuser quand il lui fait la plus farfelue des propositions : l’accompagner à Paris en se faisant passer pour sa sœur ?© Barbara Cartland, 2010, 2022, Saga EgmontPour la traduction française : Un regard mélancolique © Éditions J’ai lu, 2011Barbara Cartland est une auteure britannique. Traduite en plus de 36 langues, elle est l’auteure contemporaine la plus prolifique et la plus lue au monde. Son secret : toucher le cœur de ses lectrices et faire entrer le rêve dans chacun de ses romans. En 2000, elle s’éteint à l’âge de 99 ans, en laissant un grand nombre de manuscrits inédits.

Quand sa cousine Mary se rend à Saint-Pétersbourg pour y épouser le prince Vorontski, Alida laisse exploser sa joie : c’est elle qui va l’escorter, comme demoiselle de compagnie ! Enfin, elle va échapper au joug d’un oncle qui la malmène, et découvrir la Russie. Là-bas, les bals se succèdent, mais Alida, pauvrement vêtue et contrainte à la discrétion, demeure dans l’ombre de sa cousine, l’éblouissante Mary, vers qui tous les regards se tournent... Tous, sauf celui du prince, qui prête à la timide jeune fille une étrange attention...© Barbara Cartland, 1975, 2022, Saga EgmontPour la traduction française :Du feu sur la neige © Éditions J’ai lu, 1992Barbara Cartland est une auteure britannique. Traduite en plus de 36 langues, elle est l’auteure contemporaine la plus prolifique et la plus lue au monde. Son secret : toucher le cœur de ses lectrices et faire entrer le rêve dans chacun de ses romans. En 2000, elle s’éteint à l’âge de 99 ans, en laissant un grand nombre de manuscrits inédits.

« Tu es trop têtue, tu ne trouveras jamais de mari ! » prévient la cousine Maud. Pourtant, Tiana n’en démord pas. Elle ira habiter Castle Rose, la propriété que lui ont léguée ses parents. Vivre dans un grand château sans chaperon était impensable au siècle dernier, mais les temps changent et les jeunes filles s’enhardissent. Hélas, dans le Dorset, Tiana découvre un tas de ruines. Vendre ? Impensable. Peut-être que si son voisin, le comte d’Austindale, voulait bien lui racheter quelques bijoux… Mais c’est une tout autre proposition que lui fait le séduisant célibataire !© Barbara Cartland, 2010, 2022, Saga EgmontPour la traduction française :À la poursuite d'un rêve © Éditions J’ai lu, 2011Barbara Cartland est une auteure britannique. Traduite en plus de 36 langues, elle est l’auteure contemporaine la plus prolifique et la plus lue au monde. Son secret : toucher le cœur de ses lectrices et faire entrer le rêve dans chacun de ses romans. En 2000, elle s’éteint à l’âge de 99 ans, en laissant un grand nombre de manuscrits inédits.

1750. France. Les Jacobites, partisans du prince Charles Edouard Stuart, n’ont pas perdu espoir de hisser leur prétendant sur le trône. Ils s’interrogent sur la loyauté du duc d’Arkrae, chef du clan Mac-Craggan. Serait-il soumis aux Anglais ? Afin de le découvrir, l’espionne Zona Ward est envoyée au château de Skaig. Elle va se faire passer pour la sœur du duc, Elspeth, disparue lors d’un naufrage.Fidèle à la cause écossaise, Iona est prête à braver la mort pour mener à bien sa mission. Pourtant, elle se sent faiblir face au duc. Comment lui mentir alors qu’il semble soudain son seul allié dans ce château rempli de fourbes ?© Barbara Cartland, 1950, 2022, Saga EgmontPour la traduction française :L’Intrigante des Highlands © Éditions J’ai lu, 2010Barbara Cartland est une auteure britannique. Traduite en plus de 36 langues, elle est l’auteure contemporaine la plus prolifique et la plus lue au monde. Son secret : toucher le cœur de ses lectrices et faire entrer le rêve dans chacun de ses romans. En 2000, elle s’éteint à l’âge de 99 ans, en laissant un grand nombre de manuscrits inédits.

Orpheline à la tête d’une coquette fortune, l’intrépide Ola McNewton décide de quitter l’Écosse pour se rendre à Londres. A vingt et un ans, elle ne connaît encore rien du monde. Eh bien, elle va prendre du bon temps ! Tout d’abord, elle s’installe dans l’un des hôtels les plus luxueux de la capitale, puis elle dévalise les boutiques de mode. Afin de pimenter encore l’aventure, elle ose même une ultime extravagance. – Je suis la princesse Relola d’Oltenitza ! affirme-t-elle au duc Edward de Cranborne dont elle vient de faire la connaissance. Comment aurait-elle pu deviner que cette innocente imposture la conduirait au désastre ? Soupçonnée de haute trahison, Ola se retrouve aux prises avec les services secrets britanniques. Va-t-on la jeter en prison ? La pendre ? Désormais, seul le duc est en mesure de la sauver…© Barbara Cartland, 2022, Saga EgmontPour la traduction française :L’Amour masqué © Éditions J’ai lu, 2003Barbara Cartland est une auteure britannique. Traduite en plus de 36 langues, elle est l’auteure contemporaine la plus prolifique et la plus lue au monde. Son secret : toucher le cœur de ses lectrices et faire entrer le rêve dans chacun de ses romans. En 2000, elle s’éteint à l’âge de 99 ans, en laissant un grand nombre de manuscrits inédits.

La traite des Blanches ! Dans la voiture qui l’emmène au triple galop, Narda comprend pourquoi on l’a enlevée. Quelle horreur ! La jeune fille sent qu’elle est perdue. Favian, l’homme qu’elle aime, ne la retrouvera jamais. À moins que l’amour ne puisse triompher de tous les obstacles.© Barbara Cartland, 1992, 2022, Saga EgmontPour la traduction française : La Captive du cheikh © Éditions J’ai lu, 1994Barbara Cartland est une auteure britannique. Traduite en plus de 36 langues, elle est l’auteure contemporaine la plus prolifique et la plus lue au monde. Son secret : toucher le cœur de ses lectrices et faire entrer le rêve dans chacun de ses romans. En 2000, elle s’éteint à l’âge de 99 ans, en laissant un grand nombre de manuscrits inédits.

À dix-huit ans, l’impétueuse Tamina de Braithwaite est de toutes les fêtes.Follement éprise d’Edmund Newson, jeune politicien plein d’avenir, elle espère l’épouser dès que ses parents seront rentrés de Russie. Hélas, alors que tout semble aller pour le mieux, elle apprend qu’Edmund est fiancé à une autre ! Il lui a menti et seule l’ambition l’a poussé à demander sa main. Ulcérée, la jeune fille décide de fuir cet être abject. Or, le comte Tan de Daventry, qui s’embarque très bientôt pour Madère, est à la recherche d’une secrétaire trilingue.Lui aussi a eu une déception amoureuse. Deux cœurs blessés... la beauté d’une île enchanteresse... et c’est peut-être bien plus qu’un voyage qui commence...© Barbara Cartland, 2008, 2022, Saga EgmontPour la traduction française :À bord du diamant bleu © Éditions J’ai lu, 2008Barbara Cartland est une auteure britannique. Traduite en plus de 36 langues, elle est l’auteure contemporaine la plus prolifique et la plus lue au monde. Son secret : toucher le cœur de ses lectrices et faire entrer le rêve dans chacun de ses romans. En 2000, elle s’éteint à l’âge de 99 ans, en laissant un grand nombre de manuscrits inédits.

Diane de Dinsdale est affligée. Son beau-père, William Walker, un homme assoiffé de pouvoir et d’argent, veut la marier à l’un de ses futurs associés. Elle s’enfuit et se fait engager comme gouvernante chez lord Anthony Clayton, où elle doit éduquer son jeune frère, un enfant capricieux et indiscipliné. Mais William est à ses trousses et il a sans aucun doute employé tous les détectives privés de Londres pour la retrouver. Elle doit à tout prix lui échapper ! Le troubland lord Anthony saura-t-il la protéger ?© Barbara Cartland, 2022, Saga EgmontPour la traduction française :L’Amour à portée de main © Éditions J’ai lu, 2002Barbara Cartland est une auteure britannique. Traduite en plus de 36 langues, elle est l’auteure contemporaine la plus prolifique et la plus lue au monde. Son secret : toucher le cœur de ses lectrices et faire entrer le rêve dans chacun de ses romans. En 2000, elle s’éteint à l’âge de 99 ans, en laissant un grand nombre de manuscrits inédits.

— Le marquis de Midhurst doit bientôt séjourner à Berlin. Il se prétend en vacances mais, en réalité, il est investi d’une mission secrète. Nous devons lui soutirer des informations ! s’exclame le baron Honentaal. — Facile ! assure le comte Waldensee. Le marquis est un don Juan notoire. Nous lui présenterons la comtesse Zivana von Tassen, la plus belle femme d’Allemagne. Elle n’aura aucun mal à recueillir ses confidences sur l’oreiller. Simona frémit ! N’est-elle pas au cœur d’une sinistre affaire d’espionnage ? Aussitôt, elle décide de prévenir son compatriote. Mais la prendra-t-il au sérieux ? Pour le convaincre, elle est prête à tout. Même à lui plaire.© Barbara Cartland, 2022, Saga EgmontPour la traduction française :Symphonie berlinoise © Éditions J’ai lu, 1998Barbara Cartland est une auteure britannique. Traduite en plus de 36 langues, elle est l’auteure contemporaine la plus prolifique et la plus lue au monde. Son secret : toucher le cœur de ses lectrices et faire entrer le rêve dans chacun de ses romans. En 2000, elle s’éteint à l’âge de 99 ans, en laissant un grand nombre de manuscrits inédits.

Le jeune vicomte Ian de Rockhaven a bien des soucis : inventeur d’une arme révolutionnaire, il sait que des espions étrangers sont prêts à tout pour mettre la main sur son prototype. Et, comme par hasard, deux Allemands viennent de se faire inviter au domaine familial. Nul doute qu’ils cherchent à lui tirer les vers du nez. Il faut à tout prix se débarrasser d’eux ! Mais comment ? Heureusement son amie d’enfance, Lucinda, mise dans la confidence, accepte de lui prêter main-forte. Son rôle consistera à distraire les indésirables et à endormir leurs soupçons. Le temps d’un déjeuner.Mais l’ennemi est aussi tenace que dangereux. De mensonges en duperie, les deux jeunes gens sont pris à leur propre piège et entraînés dans une aventure rocambolesque qui les conduit en Allemagne. Dans l’antre du loup !© Barbara Cartland, 2022, Saga EgmontPour la traduction française :L’Arme secrète de Lucinda © Éditions J’ai lu, 2001Barbara Cartland est une auteure britannique. Traduite en plus de 36 langues, elle est l’auteure contemporaine la plus prolifique et la plus lue au monde. Son secret : toucher le cœur de ses lectrices et faire entrer le rêve dans chacun de ses romans. En 2000, elle s’éteint à l’âge de 99 ans, en laissant un grand nombre de manuscrits inédits.