Books by Barbara Cartland

— Imaginez, milord, un trésor antique, caché au cœur de la Tunisie ! Je vous jure que vous ne regretterez pas de monter cette expédition !Le marquis de Quinbourne jauge l’homme venu lui faire cette proposition. Kirkpatrick est un aventurier sympathique, certes, mais à l’imagination trop fertile. Pourtant, l’aventure le tente.Lorsque Kirkpatrick embarque avec sa fille Sandra, guindée et rabat-joie, le marquis est fort intrigué. Pourquoi est-elle si distante et pourquoi se cache-telle derrière d’énormes lunettes noires ?Le jour où il découvre d’inoubliables yeux moirés d’or, il comprend que sa quête est couronnée de succès : il a trouvé son trésor. Sandra est un joyau qu’il va chérir et gâter... pour peu qu’elle accepte de devenir sa maîtresse !© Barbara Cartland, 1987, 2022, Saga EgmontPour la traduction française :Tunis au clair de lune © Éditions J’ai lu, 2004Barbara 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.

C’est en lisant la rubrique mondaine que Samantha Boldington apprend que son fiancé va épouser une héritière américaine. Morfondue, la jeune fille garde pourtant la tête haute et fait la connaissance d’une sympathique journaliste, féministe convaincue, qui lui donne le goût de l’aventure. C’est décidé, Samantha voyagera elle aussi de par le monde pour rencontrer les personnalités les plus intéressantes ! Lorsqu’elle rencontre Ricardo Bonavia di Venezia, un jeune baron italien qui souhaite lancer la mode de la thalassothérapie, elle se passionne aussitôt pour le sujet, au point de s’embarquer pour Dieppe, station balnéaire célèbre pour ses cures. Le baron est si beau ! Ne serait-il pas la raison cachée de son zèle ? Mais peut-on luire confiance à un homme quand un autre vous a déjà trahie ?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.

Quando il Marchese di Alton giunge in soccorso della giovane Sylvina, bella in maniera eterea e altrettanto pura di cuore, non può che notare immediatamente quanto questa sia diversa dalle signore superficiali e senza ritegno che popolano l'alta società londinese. Eppure, con sua sorpresa, dopo quel pomeriggio idilliaco trascorso insieme nel bosco, Sylvina rifiuta con fermezza ogni suo invito a rivedersi di nuovo. Quello che lui non sa, però, è che Sylvina è già destinata a un infelice matrimonio combinato con lo sgradevole signor Cuddington, sottosegretario di Stato per gli affari esteri. Per lei, quello per il Marchese è purtroppo un amore proibito e irrealizzabile, che può esistere soltanto tra gli alberi di quel bosco incantato in cui si sono incontrati.Barbara Cartland (1901 – 2000) è stata una scrittrice britannica molto prolifica, specializzata in particolare in romanzi rosa e novelle romantiche. In oltre settant'anni di attività scrisse oltre 730 romanzi e fu, con oltre un miliardo di copie vendute, una delle autrici di maggior successo di tutti i tempi. Tra gli anni Settanta e Novanta divenne una personalità mediatica soprattutto grazie a numerose apparizioni televisive e partecipazioni a eventi mondani, nonché in quanto imparentata con la giovane Lady Diana, principessa del Galles. Tra i titoli più conosciuti a livello internazionale spiccano "Amore innocente", "La ballerina e il principe" e "Passione sotto la cenere".

Með von um að bjarga föður sínum úr skuldafangelsi ákveður Crisa að kvænast Silas P. Vanderhault. Nokkrum mánuðum síðar er Crisa orðin ekkja einn ríkasta manns Ameríku. En hvers virði er auðurinn þegar Vanderhault fjölskyldan heldur henni sem fanga í sínu eigin gullna búri?Hún flýr í burt til Englands, en leiðin heim hefur í för með sér óvænt og dramatísk örlög.Barbara Cartland (1901-2000) var afar afkastamikill höfundur. Hún skrifaði 723 bækur á sínum lífstíma og af þeim eru 644 rómantískar skáldsögur. Á heimsvísu seldust yfir 1. milljarður af bókum hennar og hafa þær verið þýddar yfir á 36 tungumál. Bækur hennar hafa ávallt verið gríðarlega vinsælar og slóg hún met fjölda vinsældarlista. Hún varð að einskonar goðsögn sinnar lífstíðar og verður ávallt minnst fyrir rómantísku skáldsögurnar sem eru elskaðar af fólki sem trúir því að ástin sé það mikilvægasta í lífi hverrar manneskju. Vegna skilvirkni hennar hefur hún verið nefnd í metbókum Guinnes fyrir að hafa gefið út flestar bækur á einu ári og einnig var hún heiðruð af Elísabetu Bretadrottningu fyrir skrif sín sem sín félagslegu og pólitísku framlög.

Queen’s Ford, seat of the Forde family for centuries, is crumbling into ruin. Devastated by their reduced circumstances, handsome and bored Jeremy Forcombe is determined to find a solution.He persuades his sister, Mariota, to go along with his outlandish plan to masquerade as highwaymen. Things go awry when they meet their match in their victim and there is an accident with a gun.Now the handsome Earl of Buckenham is injured, and the siblings are praying for his recovery – to save them from the gallows, and perhaps so much more...Chaos, scandal, and a romance to sweep you off your feet, "The Wish for Love" is perfect for fans of Julia Quinn and Georgette Heyer.Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her historical romances. A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. 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. She is beloved worldwide and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

Hiding in the seedy underbelly of Paris, Vernita is keeping her sick mother alive by selling exquisitely embroidered lingerie to a shop that supplies the Princess Pauline Borghese. When Vernita approaches the Princess directly with a new negligee, she is enchanted and employs Vernita as a personal servant.As an English noblewoman in the enemy French court, Vernita has to tread carefully. However, both the Princess’ handsome lover Count Axel de Storvik and the all-powerful Emperor Napoleon are making matters more complicated...Court intrigue, corsets, and of course, pure romance, a thrilling historical adventure that will delight fans of Lisa Kleyplas, Georgette Heyer, and Julia Quinn.The "Queen of Romance" Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels in her lifetime. She 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 a disagreement with her stepmother, Sandra is banished to the desolate English countryside to live with an aged aunt. Bored and restless, she escapes to the glamourous seaside resort of Brighton as the cantankerous Dowager Countess of Kyle’s young companion.Sandra meets the handsome, but cynical and sarcastic Earl of Kyle and immediately despises him. Nevertheless, there is a spark between them and Sandra wonders if she could really fall for a man who makes her blood boil so.A classic tale of enemies to lovers played against the backdrop of Regency England. Perfect for fans of Georgette Heyer, Julia Quinn and Lisa Kleypas.Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her historical romances. A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. 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. She is beloved worldwide and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

Fedora Colwyn’s ailing father is a great restorer of paintings and valuable works. Their home is lined with a magnificent collection, but paintings don’t fill stomachs and with her father unable to work, they both face destitution.When the Earl of Heversham approaches the elderly Colwyn with a lucrative offer to restore his private collection at Heversham Castle, Fedora agrees on his behalf, intending to undertake the work herself.At Heversham, she is swept up in the life of the handsome Earl. But Fedora is soon swept up in dark family secrets, a treacherous society beauty, and a sinister murder plot.With both life and love on the line, Fedora must have all her wits about her.Fans of Julia Quinn, Georgette Heyer and Julianne Donaldson will love this fast-paced, wildly romantic, historical adventure.Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her historical romances. A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. 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. She is beloved worldwide and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

Horrified at the thought of facing an arranged marriage, Valda runs away from her home in the beautiful French countryside.Determined to become a photographer, she heads to the south of France in the company of a Romani caravan. Learning about their way of life makes her question everything she has been raised to believe.A disastrous run-in with an arrogant and handsome stranger sends her plans awry. She is once again awakened to the possibility of a life of adventure, passion and if she dares believe it, true love.A historical romance that readers of Georgette Heyer and Julia Quinn will enjoy.Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her historical romances. A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. 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. She is beloved worldwide and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

When Kasia’s father threatens to marry her off, she runs away to become a Governess to the Duke of Dreghorn’s unruly nephew.As Kasia gains the trust of the child, she earns first the respect and then the growing affection of the Duke. But when she and the boy are kidnapped the stakes are irrevocably raised and the Duke’s daredevil reputation is once again tested as he endeavours to rescue them.A fast-paced, swoon-worthy historical romance, perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Sarah M. Eden and Julianne Donaldson.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.

Barbara Cartland a conquis des millions de lecteurs à travers le monde et écrit plus de 700 romans où l’amour triomphe toujours.Dans la chapelle du château, tandis que le pasteur prononce les paroles rituelles qui vont l’unir pour toujours au marquis de Craigmere, Silva tremble de tous ses membres.Sous le voile de dentelle, elle s’est coiffée d’une perruque aussi bouclée que la chevelure de sa cousine. « Mon Dieu, pourvu que personne ne découvre l’imposture ! » songe-t-elle. Car c’est sa cousine Natalie qui devrait se trouver là. Mais cette dernière vient de s’enfuir avec l’homme qu’elle aime... Silva a pris sa place pour protéger les deux amoureux — et aussi pour échapper à la tyrannie d’un oncle qui la déteste.Pourquoi le marquis, la coqueluche de toutes les femmes, a-t-il décidé d’épouser si vite et en secret une jeune fille à peine entrevue ? Silva l’ignore. « Bah ! cela l’arrange... et moi aussi ! » se dit-elle. De toute manière, elle a bien l’intention de maintenir ce « mari » à distance.Facile à dire ! Mais que va-t-elle faire, le soir des noces, quand il réclamera ce qui lui est dû ? © Barbara Cartland, 2022, Saga EgmontPour la traduction française :Une blonde inconnue © Éditions J’ai lu, 1997Laissez-vous séduire par la voix de Lorie Pester 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.

Elevée dans le Missouri, Jasmina Winfield ne passe pas inaperçue quand elle débarque en Angleterre. Si elle est admirée pour sa beauté, la jeune Américaine choque par ses manières désinvoltes. Elle n’hésite pas à parler politique, ne voit pas l’intérêt de se faire accompagner d’un chaperon et, comble de l’horreur, monte à cheval à califourchon ! Quand sa cousine qui l’héberge est appelée à Londres, Jasmina décrète qu’elle restera seule au château de Harley et personne ne parvient à l’en dissuader. Il faut dire que sa curiosité est piquée par le plus proche voisin, le comte Richard de Somerton, qui, selon les rumeurs, vit en reclus sur son domaine depuis la mort de son épouse. Et il est vrai qu’entre le misanthrope bourru et la jeune effrontée, la rencontre risque fort de faire des étincelles !© Barbara Cartland, 2008, 2022, Saga EgmontPour la traduction française :L’Ermite du château © Éditions J’ai lu, 2009Barbara 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.

— C’est affreux, Norwin, mon mari a tout découvert ! s’écrie la ravissante marquise de Langbourne.Le comte de Kensall mesure tout de suite les conséquences de cette nouvelle : un divorce, un scandale retentissant et l’obligation pour lui d’épouser Daphné. L’horreur !Heureusement, la marquise a déjà trouvé une parade.— Vous allez prétendre que c’est ma belle-fille, Sadira, que vous veniez voir. Et, pour être crédible, vous demanderez la main de cette petite sotte.Le subterfuge est ingénieux. De toute façon, à trente ans passés, le comte a conscience qu’il doit se marier afin d’avoir un héritier. Cette Sadira ou une autre... quelle différence ? La différence, c’est que cette toute jeune fille va avoir l’audace de refuser sa proposition, à lui, le célibataire le plus convoité de Londres !© Barbara Cartland, 1992, 2022, Saga EgmontPour la traduction française :La Fugue de Sadira © Éditions J’ai lu, 2004Barbara 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.

Derek de Wenlock est effondré. Par sa faute, toute la fortune familiale s’est évaporée. Il ne reste rien, pas un sou pour entretenir l’hôtel particulier de Park Lane et payer les domestiques. Mais sa sœur, Sylvia, a le caractère bien trempé et, dans l’adversité, elle fait front. Justement, un certain lord de Carville cherche une assistante polyglotte. N’est-elle pas cultivée ? Ne parle-t-elle pas cinq langues étrangères ? Alors, ce poste est pour elle ! Et c’est ainsi que Sylvia de Wenlock devient Mlle More…© Barbara Cartland, 2022, Saga EgmontPour la traduction française :Sylvia, l'indomptable © 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.

À vingt et un ans, le duc de Dartmoor s’apprête à convoler quand sa fiancée, lui préférant un vulgaire roturier, l’abandonne au pied de l’autel. Humilié, il se jure de ne plus jamais avoir affaire aux femmes, ces créatures fourbes et diaboliques !Dix ans plus tard, muré dans son amertume, le duc vit toujours en reclus dans sa propriété de campagne dont l’entrée est interdite aux personnes du beau sexe. Malgré le temps, sa blessure n’a jamais cicatrisé et la simple vue d’un jupon suffit à le mettre dans une rage noire.Un jour, pourtant, bravant l’interdit, une audacieuse jeune fille pénètre dans le château. Elle est gracieuse et belle comme un ange, mais ce n’est pas ce genre d’atouts qui désarmera le duc.La confrontation est inévitable.Qui, du misogyne ou de l’ingénue, remportera la bataille ?© Barbara Cartland, 2022, Saga EgmontPour la traduction française :Une épouse à tout prix © 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.

« Quoi ? Epouser le duc ? s’exclame Lynda. Il n’en est pas question. »Dans l’Angleterre de la reine Victoria, les jeunes filles n’ont pas leur mot à dire. Surtout quand les intérêts financiers sont en jeu. En l’occurrence, seul ce mariage pourrait sauver de la ruine le père de Lynda. La mort dans l’âme, elle accepte d’épouser le richissime duc de Buckington. Richissime certes, mais noceur, volage... La Grèce ! Pays idyllique pour une lune de miel ! Mais, le soir de ses noces, à bord du yacht qui les emmène vers ces lieux enchanteurs, Lynda se désespère, puis se révolte.Jamais elle n’appartiendra à cet homme qu’elle n’a pas choisi. C’est alors que son mari pénètre dans la cabine, en seigneur et maître...© Barbara Cartland, 1986, 2022, Saga EgmontPour la traduction française :© 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.

Barbara Cartland a conquis des millions de lecteurs à travers le monde et écrit plus de 700 romans où l’amour triomphe toujours.— Nous sommes invités chez le Duc de Lyndbrooke. Je vous conseille de rester modeste et de vous faire oublier, mademoiselle !Ce sermon n’étonne pas Katrina Darley. Sa tante, jalouse de sa fraicheur, l’a toujours détestée. De toute façon, Katrina n’a nullement l’intention de faire son intéressante.Pourtant, elle va découvrir au château de Lyndbrooke un univers de luxe enchanteur. Quant au propriétaire, il est beau comme un Dieu. Mais comment la remarquerait-il au milieu de ces belles dames sophistiquées qui rivalisent afin d’attirer son attention ?Jusqu’au soir où le duc, surpris dans la chambre de la sulfureuse Anastasia de Calverton, saute du balcon pour atterrir sur celui de Katrina. Malheureusement, sa présence est découverte.Il n’y a qu’un moyen de préserver la réputation de la jeune fille.Mais la redoutable Anastasia n’est pas prête à se laisser supplanter par une vulgaire débutante !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.

Barbara Cartland a conquis des millions de lecteurs à travers le monde et écrit plus de 700 romans où l’amour triomphe toujours.Après le remariage de son père, Julia de Wentwood a compris que sa belle-mère la détestait, parce qu’elle est ravissante, cultivée, bonne cavalière... Ce ne sont donc que piques, vexations et brimades dès que le comte a le dos tourné. Or, profitant de l’absence de ce dernier, la comtesse convoque Julia.— Il ne peut y avoir deux maîtresses de maison. Vous allez vous marier. Avec Hubert Mansfield, notre voisin.— Mais il est stupide, ennuyeux et... très laid !— Le sujet est clos.Julia sent le piège se refermer sur elle. L’instant d’après, sa décision est prise. Elle partira chez de lointains parents en Écosse. Le chef du clan McCarn y possède, paraît-il, une île battue par le vent.La cachette idéale...Laissez-vous séduire par la voix de Lorie Pester 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.

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.