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As a child, Faye Morgan was always an outsider, shunned for the ancient and powerful magic that runs through her veins.Ever since she was a little girl, growing up in the village of Abercolme on the wild coast of Scotland, her life has been steeped in the old ways – witchcraft, herbal lore and a blood connection to the dangerous and unpredictable world of Faerie.But magic is both a gift and a burden, and Faye has more than paid the price of living between two worlds. Neither accepted by the villagers, nor welcome in Murias after rebuffing the fickle and attractive Faerie Warrior King, Finn Beatha, Faye runs from Abercolme, hoping to leave that life behind.However, even in the twisted, cobbled streets of London, Faye finds her blood bond with Faerie won’t be broken. A Faerie War of the Elements is brewing and, though she doesn’t yet know it, Faye is fated to play a terrible part. If she is to survive, she must learn to embrace her own dark power and face Finn Beatha once more... but in doing so Faye will discover secrets in her own past that never should have been disturbed.A gripping, magical, action-packed novel, perfect for fans of K.F. Breene's 'Natural Witch', Sarah J. Maas and Leigh Bardugo.'Queen of Sea and Stars' can be read as part of a series, or as a standalone. Contains mature content. Not suitable for younger readers.What readers are saying about 'Queen of Sea and Stars':‘A sexy and intoxicating novel... The battle between light and dark played out in very magical way for Faye that kept me on the edge of my seat... cast its own spell upon me, leaving me wanting more and more.’ The Luminessence, 5 stars‘The chemistry between the characters is palpable and sparks fly... There is a mystery to the way the story unravels and it takes you for a ride you won’t soon forget. I’d recommend this book to anyone who enjoys some paranormal fun.’ Up All Night with Books‘A warm story of magic and witchcraft... The plot twists and turns and takes a few detours to get to the ending.... A very enjoyable read!!!’ Tonya’s Book ReviewsAnna McKerrow has written poetry, children’s and adult books. She lives in London and is originally from the West Country, which gave her accent a subtle (yet noticeable) pirate twang as well as a love of cream teas and all things mystical. She is an eclectic pagan witch and feminist who also loves crocheting blankets while watching episodes of Miss Marple. Anna loves mythology, magic, tarot, punk, grunge, rock and alternative music, fantasy and sci-fi novels, travel, luxury skincare products, chocolate, spas, candlelight and stormy beaches. She owns the requisite witchy black cat.

First published in 1881 ‘The Gully of Bluemansdyke’ is a collection of seven short stories from the much-loved author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The stories are set all over the world, from Australia to Scotland and Budapest. Full of adventure, excitement and even the paranormal, tales in this collection include ‘My Friend the Murderer’, ‘The Silver Hatchet’ and ‘That Little Square Box’.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British author, best known as the creator of the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, he was educated in England and Austria before studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh. It was during his time at university that Doyle began writing short stories, submitting them to magazines and journals. His first Sherlock Holmes novel, ‘A Study in Scarlet’ was written in just three weeks and published in 1887 to favourable reviews, and more Sherlock adventures followed. By 1893, Doyle was growing tired of Sherlock and attempted to kill him off in the story ‘The Final Problem’, but public outcry caused him to resurrect the famous detective. He featured in a total of 56 short stories and four novels along with his trusty sidekick Dr Watson and made Doyle one of the best-paid authors of the time. The stories have been adapted multiple times; most recently in the successful BBC series ‘Sherlock’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Later literary works included the Professor Challenger series which began with ‘The Lost World’, in which Challenger sets out to find evidence of prehistoric life. The book inspired numerous adaptations, including the films ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Lost World’. In later life Doyle became captivated by the world of spiritualism and the occult and published non-fiction works about his beliefs including ‘The Coming of the Fairies’. Arthur Conan Doyle died at home in 1930.

After running away from an arranged marriage, dressed as a little old lady, red-haired beauty Jabina finds herself being inadvertently rescued by Drue, the Duke of Warminster. When their carriage overturns on their journey, the pair are taken in by aristocratic friends of Jabina's father leading to the lie that they are married. The Duke is appalled to be stuck with the unruly and impetuous Jabina and she is less than impressed too.As Napoleon declares war on England, the couple make the perilous journey to France in an attempt to escape, but will they ever be able to live without looking over their shoulders?Brimming with drama, 'The Impetuous Duchess' is an action-packed, enemies-to-lovers tale, packed with romance, intrigue and adventure.Perfect for fans of Daphne Du Maurier, Nita Abram, and Scarlett Scott.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.

'Snow Bound: The Record of a Theatrical Touring Party' is a collection of short stories by Bram Stoker, the acclaimed author of 'Dracula' which is best known for its 1931 silver screen rendition of the same name, starring Bela Lugosi.A train traveling across Scotland in the thick of winter is brought to a sudden halt by an intense snowstorm. All the passengers are members of a travelling theatrical entourage, they decide to light a fire in one of the carriages and huddle around it to stave off the extreme cold. With nothing to do but wait to be rescued, they pass the time by sharing stories, some are full of sorrow while others are brimming with mirth and cheer.A highly intriguing piece among Bram Stoker's body of work, this collection is a testament to his long-standing friendship with renowned Irish actor Sir Henry Irving, who proved a significant influence on Stoker.Highly recommended for readers who fancy a spin on 'The Orient Express'. This offers special insight into the minds and hearts of actors and performers from well before Agatha Christie's time, by none other than one of the all-time masters of the horror genre.Abraham "Bram" Stoker was born in Dublin in 1847. Turning to fiction in his later years, Stoker published his first short story 'The Crystal Cup' (1872) in London Society magazine. In the 1880s and 1890s, he published 'Under the Sunset' (1882) and an adventure novel titled 'The Snake’s Pass' (1890).It was the publication of 'Dracula' in 1897 which launched Stoker into literary stardom.

Alle kennen ihn: den legendären Vampirjäger Abraham Van Helsing! Was die Wenigsten wissen – er hat eine Nachfahrin. Patricia Vanhelsing ist Reporterin bei der London Express News. Als in London ungewöhnliche Dinge vor sich gehen, will Patricia der Sache auf den Grund gehen. Dabei helfen will ihr attraktiver neuer Kollege, der selbst ein Geheimnis verbirgt. Die nächsten Romane in der Patricia Vanhelsing-Reihe bleiben genau so spannend wie ihre Vorgänger. Bei ihren neusten Abenteuern treffen Patricia und Tom auf eine geheime Ausgrabungsstätte, auf eine gefährliche Ruine und auf blutrünstige Wölfe!Band 16: Patricia Vanhelsing: Die PriesterinBand 17: Patricia Vanhelsing: Das Geheimnis der SechsBand 18: Patricia Vanhelsing: Die WölfeSidney Gardner ist eines der vielen Pseudonyme des deutschen Autors Alfred Bekker (1964-heute). Mit seinen Romanen ist er in sehr vielen Genres vertreten, doch besonders erfolgreich wurde er durch seine Fantasy- und Sci-Fi-Romane. Außerdem schreibt er auch Kinder- und Jugendbücher.

‘The Abbot’ is a historical fiction novel about Mary Queen of Scots’ thrilling escape from prison and is considered by many to be one of Walter Scott’s finest works. The gripping novel continues the story of Halbert and Mary Glendinning from ‘The Monastery’ but can easily be read on its own. The protagonist is a poor orphan boy, Roland who is adopted by Halbert and Mary. Many years later, Roland is sent to spy on Mary Queen of Scots while she is imprisoned, but he falls in love with her attendant Catherine, and they plot to help her escape. ‘The Abbot’ features some of Scott’s finest dramatic writing as true identities are revealed, brutal battles ensue, and forbidden romances blossom over the course of the novel. Scott depicts the Scottish countryside beautifully with his poetic prose while providing a humanist perspective on religion and romance. Celebrated widely at the time of its release, ‘The Abbot’ remains entertaining to this day and should be read by fans of Scott and romantic adventures.Walter Scott (1771 – 1832) was a Scottish writer, poet, and historian. Fascinated by traditional storytelling, during the 1790s Scott dedicated himself to researching and collecting ballads and published the epic collection ‘Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border’ in 1802. A prominent poet, Scott also wrote and published a range of poems, including the popular ‘The Lady of the Lake.’ His first historical novel ‘Waverley’ was published in 1814, whereupon it was an immediate success, receiving critical acclaim and selling out many printings. His best-known work ‘Ivanhoe’ followed in 1820. Scott died in 1832 at the age of 61. He was commemorated after his death with monuments in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and New York due to his impact on western literature. His literary works influenced and inspired many other great authors such as Virginia Woolf. Internationally renowned, Scott’s literary legacy continues to be felt all over the world to this day.

Al sinds mensenheugenis vaart elk jaar tijdens het broedseizoen een groepje mannen van het Schotse eiland Lewis naar An Sgeir, een rots, zeventig kilometer uit de kust. Ze gaan daar jonge jan-van-genten uit het nest plukken en doden. Een grimmige traditie, die dit jaar zwaar uit de hand loopt. Een toegetakeld lijk in een schuur op Lewis trekt de aandacht van de politie. Is er een verband met een tweede moord, gepleegd in Edinburgh? Rechercheur Fin MacLeod wordt naar Lewis gestuurd. Hij kent het eiland goed, hij groeide er zelfs op. Hij weet dus dat het een heel, heel slecht idee is om in het verleden van de bewoners te gaan graven.Peter May (Glasgow, 1951) is een Schotse journalist, scriptschrijver en auteur. Al op 21-jarige leeftijd won hij de Fraser Award, voor beste Schotse journalist van het jaar 1973. Voor de BBC schreef hij de series "The Standard", "Squadron" en "Machair". Hij schreef verschillende romans en thrillers, vaak binnen het genre van de "tartan noir": vergelijkbaar met de bekende, donkere Scandinavische thrillers, maar met een Schotse setting. Hij combineert een zwartgallige ingesteldheid met een grote zorg voor research.

Nessuno sa quando sia iniziata di preciso la leggenda della stanza segreta nel castello di Gowrie, eppure tutti la conoscono. Dopotutto, vista la forma irregolare del castello, le sue grandi dimensioni e la disposizione tentacolare degli alloggi, l'esistenza di una stanza del genere non sarebbe poi così improbabile, oltre che facile da nascondere. Si dice però che nessuno tranne il conte, il suo erede e un estraneo fidato ne conoscano la posizione. Alcune voci dicono che sia piena degli scheletri dei nemici che un vecchio conte massacrò durante un banchetto. Altre storie invece raccontano che la stanza sia la prigione del conte Robert, il "cattivo conte", confinato lì a giocare a carte con il diavolo per l'eternità.Margaret Oliphant (1828 – 1897) è stata una scrittrice e poetessa scozzese. La sua florida e prolifica produzione la portò a diventare già negli anni '60 dell'Ottocento una famosa e affermata scrittrice non solo nell'ambiente scozzese ma anche in quello inglese. Purtroppo la sua brillante carriera fu affiancata da una vita privata costellata di disgrazie, tra cui le morti premature del marito e dei suoi sei figli.

Quest'anno i festeggiamenti di Natale nella casa di campagna dei Daintrey sono miti e contenuti, smorzati dalla tristezza per la recente morte del figlio maggiore di Sir Robert e Lady Beresford. Sono presenti solo amici intimi e parenti, incluso il giovane Edmond Coventry, guardia di Sir Robert. Un giardinetto recintato con al centro una grande urna collega il vialetto attorno alla casa; ed è nel giardino che Edmond incontra una bellissima ragazza vestita di bianco, che smuove il suo cuore come nessuna ha mai fatto prima. Ad ogni incontro Robert diventa sempre più coinvolto, eppure intorno alla ragazza aleggiano tutta una serie di misteri, primo tra tutti il fatto che nessun altro tra i presenti sembra in grado di vederla.Margaret Oliphant (1828 – 1897) è stata una scrittrice e poetessa scozzese. La sua florida e prolifica produzione la portò a diventare già negli anni '60 dell'Ottocento una famosa e affermata scrittrice non solo nell'ambiente scozzese ma anche in quello inglese. Purtroppo la sua brillante carriera fu affiancata da una vita privata costellata di disgrazie, tra cui le morti premature del marito e dei suoi sei figli.

1333. Edward III is at war with Scotland. Nineteen-year-old Sir Harry de Lyon yearns to prove himself and jumps at the chance when a powerful English baron, William Montagu, invites him on a secret mission with a dozen elite knights.They ride north, to a crumbling Scottish keep, capturing a feral, half-starved boy within and putting the other inhabitants to the sword.But nobody knows why the flower of English knighthood snuck over the border to capture a savage, dirty teenage boy. Montagu gives the boy to Harry as his squire, with only two rules: don't let him escape, and convert him to the English cause.At first, it's hopeless. The Scottish boy is surly and violent and eats anything that isn't nailed down. Then Harry begins to notice things: that, as well as Gaelic, the boy speaks flawless French, with an accent much different from Harry's Norman one. That he can read Latin too. And when Harry finally convinces the boy – Iain mac Maíl Coluim – to cut his filthy curtain of hair, the face revealed is the most beautiful thing Harry has ever seen.With Iain as his squire, Harry wins tournament after tournament and becomes a favourite of the King. But underneath the pageantry smoulder twin secrets: Harry and Iain's growing passion for each other, and Iain's mysterious heritage. As England hurtles towards war once again, these secrets will destroy everything Harry holds dear.A sexy, slow-burn, enemies to lovers historical romance, Alex De Campi delivers a steamy but tender love story. "Brokeback Mountain" meets "50 Shades of Grey" set again the vivid backdrop of Medieval Britain. Perfect for fans of Madeleine Miller's "Song of Achilles", the novels of C. S. Pascat, and K.J. Charles.This novel contains explicit sexual content and adult themes.Alex de Campi is a thriller writer with an extensive backlist of critically-acclaimed prose and graphic novels including Eisner-nominated heist noir "Bad Girls" (Simon & Schuster). Her most recent books were pulp horror graphic novel "Dracula, Motherf**ker" (Image Comics), sci-fi thriller "Madi: Once Upon A Time in the Future" co-written with Duncan Jones (Z2 Comics), and "True War Stories", an anthology of soldiers’ deployment tales. She is on most social media as @alexdecampi.

Der erste Cold Case für DCI Karen Pirie:Eine eisige Winternacht im schottischen Universitätsstädtchen St. Andrews, 1978: Im dichten Schneetreiben wollen vier Studenten auf dem Heimweg von ihrer Stammkneipe eine Abkürzung nehmen - und stolpern auf dem alten keltischen Friedhof über die blutüberströmte Leiche der Kellnerin Rosie Duff. Obwohl ihnen die Polizei nichts nachweisen kann, geraten Alex Gilbey und seine Freunde unter Mordverdacht, der Fall bleibt ungelöst.25 Jahre später ist die junge Polizistin Karen Pirie für Cold Cases zuständig und rollt den Fall Rosie Duff wieder auf. Zeitgleich kommen kurz hintereinander zwei der vier Verdächtigen von damals auf mysteriöse Weise ums Leben. Alex Gilbey glaubt nicht an einen Zufall - er muss schnellstens herausfinden, wer es auf die Freunde abgesehen hat, bevor er selbst das nächste Opfer wird ...Val McDermid, geboren 1955, arbeitete lange als Dozentin für Englische Literatur und als Journalistin bei namhaften britischen Tageszeitungen.Heute ist sie eine der erfolgreichsten britischen Autorinnen von Thrillern und Kriminalromanen. Ihre Bücher erscheinen weltweit in mehr als vierzig Sprachen.

Ile poświęciłabyś dla ukochanego mężczyzny? Jak daleko może posunąć się mąż, który chce cię oszukać? Co zrobiłabyś, gdyby okazało się, że twoje małżeństwo to jedna wielka farsa? Szkotka Mary Turner Thomson w 2000 r. na portalu randkowym poznała Afroamerykanina Willa Jordana, który oświadczył się jej po trzech tygodniach znajomości. Sześć lat później Mary otrzymała telefon, który wywrócił jej życie o 360 stopni. Z rozmowy telefonicznej wynikało, że Will Allen - jej mąż i ojciec dwójki dzieci to bezwstydny oszust udający tajnego agenta CIA, który poza Mary miał trzy inne żony i jeszcze trzynaścioro dzieci. ,,Bigamista" to szokująca opowieść inteligentnej i niezależnej kobiety, która była jedną z wielu ofiar działającego od 27 lat przestępcy seksualnego. Jeśli chcesz poznać prawdziwą historię matki, która podniosła się z osobistej traumy i przekuła to doświadczenie na motywowanie innych maltretowanych kobiet do walki o swoje szczęście, oto lektura idealna dla ciebie.This edition is made possible under a license arrangement originating with Amazon Publishing, www.apub.com.Mary Turner Thomson - ur. w 1965 r. w Edynburgu to trenerka motywacyjna, konsultantka wydawnicza, autorka książek z wątkami autobiograficznymi. Swoją karierę rozpoczęła w produkcji telewizyjnej, w latach 1990-1993 pracowała w firmie konsultingowej na stanowisku związanym z marketingiem. Od 1997 r. jest związana ze Scottish Enterprise Network, gdzie zdobywała doświadczenie w stosowaniu technik motywacyjnych i pomagała innym w zakładaniu, prowadzeniu oraz rozwijaniu własnej działalności gospodarczej. W 2006 r. wydała pierwszą książkę ,,The OTHER Mrs Jordan", w której opisała swoje dramatyczne doświadczenia po tym, jak odkryła, że jej mąż Will jest wielokrotnie żonatym oszustem i przestępcą seksualnym. ,,Bigamista" to rozszerzone wydanie jej debiutu literackiego.

Schotland, 1850. Na een ongeluk met haar koets wordt Leona Grenville gered door Lord Strathcairn, die haar onderdak aanbiedt op zijn kasteel. Zijn houding verandert totaal, als hij verneemt dat Leona bij zijn buurman verblijft: de Hertog van Ardness, eigenaar van het aangrenzende terrein. Leona snapt niet waarom er kwaad bloed lijkt te zijn tussen de hertog en Lord Strathcairn. Is haar gastheer dan niet de hartelijkste, gulste man die ze ooit ontmoette? Geleidelijk gaat Leona inzien dat het kasteel van Ardness duistere geheimen verbergt... en dat zijzelf er niet veilig is. -

Brigadier Ian McCraggan heeft een succesvolle carriere in de diplomatie achter de rug. Hij keert nu terug naar zijn vaderland, Schotland, om daar een oud kasteel te bewonen dat al generaties eigendom is van zijn familie. Wie schetst zijn verbazing, als het kasteel bewoond blijkt? De betoverende Moida heeft bovendien geen enkele intentie haar biezen te pakken. Ze beweert de enige erfgenaam van de McCraggan-clan te zijn en lijkt over bijzondere krachten te beschikken om Ian onder haar invloed te krijgen. Een atypische Cartland, met een heldin die haar mannetje kan staan, in het decor van "e;Wuthering Heights"e;.-

Helena Campbell est supposee epouser le jeune savant Aristobulus Ursiclos. Mais elle declare a ses oncles qu'elle ne se mariera qu'apres avoir contemple le rayon vert. Selon les legendes ecossaises, le rayon vert confere a ceux dont il a frappe les yeux de voir clair dans son cA ur et celui des autres.Embarques dans une quete legendaire dans les terres ecossaises, Helena Campbell et ses oncles cherchent patiemment une trace du rayon vert dans les brumes et les nuees d'oiseaux qui cachent le soleil - jusqu'a ce qu'Helena sauve d'un naufrage le jeune artiste-peintre, Olivier Sinclair.Impregne du voyage en Ecosse de Jules Verne, Le Rayon Vert est une tendre histoire d'amour ou la science cede place aux reves d'une jeune femme liberee d'un mariage qu'elle n'a jamais souhaite.-

Dawid Balfour wyrusza do Shaws, które zamieszkuje jego stryj. Ebenezer okazuje się intrygantem, który ma zamiar pozbawić Dawida życia. Po pierwszym incydencie Balfour jest skłonny nadal wierzyć stryjowi, który nie ma zamiaru przestać snuć zbrodniczych planów.Kontynuację utworu stanowi powieść „Katriona".Powieściopisarz, reportażysta i poeta szkocki. Liczne podróże (m.in. do Francji oraz Belgii) stały się inspiracją dla wielu jego utworów. Do najsłynniejszych należą „Doktor Jekyll i pan Hyde", „Wyspa skarbów", „Porwany za młodu". Uznaniem krytyków cieszyły się zwłaszcza nowele autora „Czarnej strzały", zebrane i wydane w latach 80. XIX wieku. Część utworów artysty doczekała adaptacji, wielokrotnie na ekranach pojawiała się „Wyspa skarbów" oraz „Doktor Jekyll i pan Hyde".

La splendida Sona McCarron e suo padre tornano nella loro amata Scozia come ospiti del Duca di Invercarron, il capo del clan. L'occasione e il matrimonio del figlio ed erede del clan, il Marchese di Inver, con la figlia di un vicino capoclan. Mentre cerca di evitare le attenzioni indesiderate dell'avido Torquil McCarron, Sona incontra il marchese. In poco tempo e contro le proprie migliori intenzioni, si ritrovera perdutamente innamorata di un uomo promesso a un'altra donna. -

Свободата на лейди Лавина е на път да бъде отнета, когато кралица Виктория я дава за жена на балканския принц Станислав. Лавина е решена да се противопостави на съдбата и да търси своето щастие другаде. Открива спасението в лицето на маркиз Елзуик, който противно на очакванията ѝ, се съгласява да ѝ помогне и да се представи за неин годеник. Избягват в Шотландия в търсене на свобода и спокойствие, но то трае кратко. Кралица Виктория и принц Станислав ги откриват. Какво бъдеще очаква маркиз Елзуик и лейди Лавина? Ще остане ли любовта между тях невъзможна? Барбара Картланд е една от най-успешните и всепризнати писателки на 20-ти век. Родена е през 1901 год. в Бирмингам, Англия и от ранна възраст проявява интерес към писането и журналистиката. Вдъхновена от писателката Елинор Глин, издава своя пръв ръкопис на 19 години. С това тя поставя началото на една богата и успешна творческа кариера, възлизаща на 723 романа. Пише основно исторически и съвременни любовни романи. Потапя читателите си в цветните животи на невинни героини, смели герои, любовни трепети, изпитания, битки между доброто и злото. Барбара Картланд е била едновременно писател на любовни романи, защитник на правата на жените, авантюрист, развил се в сферата на авиацията и основател на здравна асоциация. Барбара Картланд е била противоречива за времето си личност, ярък, независим, предприемчив писател и модерна жена.

Quando o criado de uma estalagem escocesa pergunta ao austero e reservado Duque de Warminster se ele pode oferecer uma carona a uma velhinha, o Duque relutantemente concorda. Mas ele logo fica indignado ao descobrir que a frágil senhora idosa é na verdade Jabina, uma jovem resplandecente que está em fuga, pois não quer ser forçada pelo seu pai a se casar sem amor. Durante a viagem, a carruagem do Duque acaba por quebrar, ferindo-o gravemente. O casal é então acolhido por aristocratas, mas Jabina fica aterrorizada ao perceber que os anfitriões são mamigos conhecidos de seu pai! Com medo de ser enviada de volta para casa, Jabina diz que ela e o Duque são casados. Devido a uma tradicional lei escocesa, essa mentira acaba por ter sérias consequências: agora o Duque está realmente e legalmente casado com esta jovem indisciplinada e impulsiva! Lentamente cativado pela vivacidade de Jabina, a paixão floresce no coração do Duque... Mas quando ambos acabam por enfrentar um perigo mortal no momento em que Napoleão Bonaparte declara guerra à Inglaterra, o desafio agora é descobrir como eles conseguirão escapar da França e retornar vivos à Inglaterra para viver esse grande amor!Este audiolivro é narrado em português brasileiro.A Inesquecível Dama Barbara CartlandBarbara Cartland, que infelizmente faleceu em maio de 2000 com a avançada idade de noventa e oito anos, continua sendo uma das maiores e mais famosas romancistas de todo o mundo e de todos os tempos, com vendas mundiais superiores a um bilhão de exemplares. Seus ilustres 723 livros foram traduzidos para trinta e seis línguas diferentes para serem apreciados por todos os leitores amantes de romance de todo o mundo.Ao escrever o seu primeiro livro de título "Jigsaw" com apenas 21 anos, Barbara tornou-se imediatamente numa escritora de sucesso, com um best-seller imediato. Aproveitando este sucesso inicial, ela foi escrevendo de forma contínua ao longo de sua vida, produzindo best-sellers ao longo de surpreendentes 76 anos.Além da legião de fãs de Barbara Cartland no Reino Unido e em toda a Europa, os seus livros têm sido sempre muito populares nos EUA. Em 1976, ela conseguiu um feito inédito de ter os seus livros simultaneamente em números 1 e 2 na lista de best-sellers da B. Dalton, livreiro americano de grande prestígio. Embora ela seja muitas vezes referida como a "Rainha do Romance", Barbara Cartland também escreveu várias biografias históricas, seis autobiografias e inúmeras peças de teatro, bem como livros sobre a vida, o amor, a saúde e a culinária, tornando-se numa das personalidades da mídia mais populares da Grã-Bretanha e vestindo-se sempre com cor-de-rosa, como imagem de marca.Barbara falou na rádio e na televisão sobre questões sociais e políticas, bem como fez muitas aparições públicas. Em 1991, ela tornou-se uma Dama da Ordem do Império Britânico pela sua contribuição à literatura e o seu trabalho nas causas humanitárias e de caridade.Conhecida pelo seu glamour, estilo e vitalidade, Barbara Cartland tornou-se numa lenda viva no seu tempo de vida e será sempre lembrada pelos seus maravilhosos romances e amada por milhões de leitores em todo o mundo. Os seus livros permanecem tesouros intactos sempre pelos seus heróis heroicos e corajosos e suas heroínas valentes e com valores tradicionais, mas acima de tudo, era a crença predominante de Barbara Cartland no poder positivo do amor para ajudar, curar e melhorar a qualidade de vida dos outros que a fez ser verdadeiramente única e especial.

Makbet jest jednym z dowódców wojsk króla Szkocji – Dunkana. Po jednej ze stoczonych bitew, wraz z przyjacielem – Banko spotyka na swojej drodze trzy wiedźmy. Te zaś przekazują mężczyznom proroctwo. Makbet ma wkrótce zająć miejsce na tronie. Początkowo żaden z nich nie bierze słów wiedźm na poważnie. Jednak niedługo później Makbet zaczyna odnosić coraz większe sukcesy. Wraz ze wzrostem swojej pozycji w państwie, zaczyna wzrastać jego żądza władzy. Działania Makbeta wspiera żona, która namawia męża do popełnienia straszliwej zbrodni. A to dopiero początek morderczej serii...Wiliam Shakespeare do napisania „Makbeta" posłużył się źródłami historycznymi odnoszącymi się do historii szkockiego króla o tym samym imieniu. Sztuka jest jednym z najczęściej wystawianych na scenie utworów dramatycznych Shakespeare’a oraz najkrótszą tragedią jego autorstwa.William Shakespeare (1564–1616) - angielski poeta i dramatopisarz, a w późniejszym okresie życia również aktor. Uznawany za jednego z najwybitniejszych twórców zachodniej literatury. Jego dzieła przyczyniły się do rozwoju teatru elżbietańskiego. Miały także duży wpływ na słownictwo języka angielskiego. Twórca 38 sztuk, 154 sonetów i wielu innych utworów różnych gatunków. Jego najpopularniejsze dzieła, takie jak „Romeo i Julia", „Hamlet", „Makbet", „Poskromienie złośnicy", „Sen nocy letniej" czy „Król Lear", przetłumaczono na wiele języków nowożytnych, a ich inscenizacje do dziś królują w teatrach na całym świecie.

The first volume in Scott’s "Tales of my Landlord", "The Black Dwarf" is set right after the Union between England and Scotland in 1707. "The Black Dwarf" focuses on the character of Sir Edward Mauley, who plots his revenge from his prison cell. It is a tale of romance, intrigue and violence set against the backdrop of a divided nation, which deftly weaves mythical occurrences and supernatural elements throughout. The story is a portrait of the anti-social and at times hopelessly romantic behaviour of its characters. With political intrigue, conspiracies, ever changing loyalties, and marriage misadventures, "The Black Dwarf" is a sympathetic, though at times violent book that definitely deserves a place in your collection of classics. For the forlorn 'Game of Thrones' fans out there, this wonderful blend of mystery, intrigue, magic and the supernatural will certainly help tide you over till the next epic on-screen craze.Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) was a Scottish writer, poet, and historian. A jurist by formation, he was also a judge and a soldier, serving with the Edinburgh Dragoons in anticipation of a French invasion. He played a major role in bringing the Sturm und Drang literary movement to the United Kingdom, through translations, but also through his own artistic creations. Thanks to his command of history and his literary skill, he is a seminal figure in the establishment of the historical novel genre and a pillar of European literary Romanticism. He wrote numerous well-known historical novels, including "Waverley," "Rob Roy", and "Ivanhoe", which have inspired countless authors and adaptations ever since.

Even in peace the scars of war remain."The Tale of Old Mortality", from Scott’s collection "Tales of my Landlord", provides a window in to a time many of us could hardly imagine. A nation torn and divided, this volume tracks the lives and times of some of Scotland’s most iconic names.At first it follows Robert Paterson (not Robert Pattinson of Twilight fame) who travels the nation repairing and maintaining the graves of all those lives lost in rebellion. They fought and died for their beliefs, their conquerors labelling them traitors, condemned them to unmarked earth.We are also introduced to Henry Morton, a young and sharp warrior, idealistic in his spirit and strong in his resolve. His belief in justice might be the end of him, as he is forced down a path where he must forsake his one true love and all those he holds dear.This tale of a nation religiously divided is richly populated with stunning and emotive characters, nail-biting narration and insatiable intrigue.Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) was a Scottish writer, poet, and historian. A jurist by formation, he was also a judge and a soldier, serving with the Edinburgh Dragoons in anticipation of a French invasion. He played a major role in bringing the Sturm und Drang literary movement to the United Kingdom, through translations, but also through his own artistic creations. Thanks to his command of history and his literary skill, he is a seminal figure in the establishment of the historical novel genre and a pillar of European literary Romanticism. He wrote numerous well-known historical novels, including "Waverley," "Rob Roy", and "Ivanhoe", which have inspired countless authors and adaptations ever since.

Calum McLean ist ein junger Einzelgänger, der seinen Beruf perfekt beherrscht. Das weiß jeder in Glasgow. Wer ihn engagiert, hat den Tod eines Menschen im Sinn. Der Auftrag, den kleinkriminellen Drogendealer Lewis Winter zu beseitigen, bedeutet für Calum zunächst nur einen weiteren Job. Kein Grund, besonders nervös zu sein, aber auch kein Anlass, unvorsichtig zu werden. Alles sieht nach einer Routinearbeit aus. Doch ganz so glatt läuft es dieses Mal nicht ...Malcolm Mackay stammt aus Stornoway in Schottland. Er kennt Glasgow gut. Sein erster Roman wurde für den »New Blood Dagger« nominiert. Auch die beiden weiteren Thriller seiner ›Glasgow-Trilogie‹ sind bereits Bestseller in Großbritannien. Mackay wurde mit dem »Scottish Crime Book of the Year Award« ausgezeichnet und wird von der Presse als die wichtigste neue Krimistimme Schottlands gefeiert.

Ist es Zufall, der Professor Charles Ward in einer alten Buchhandlung zu einem gebrauchten Reiseführer greifen lässt, der mit seltsamen Notizen kommentiert wurde? Als Fan von HP Lovecraft ist der Professor sofort Feuer und Flamme für die Geister-Geschichte, die die Notizen erzählen: Auf einem mysteriösen Berg in Schottland soll der Geist des für seine Grausamkeit bekannten "schwarzen Prinzen" umgehen – und wenn man den Berg exakt am 21.12. aufsuche, so würde der Geist des Prinzen Einblick in kosmische Geheimnisse gewähren, die kein Mensch zuvor erfahren hat. Doch als Professor Ward versucht, mehr über den Mann herauszufinden, der die Notizen verfasst hat, öffnet er damit dem wahren Horror die Tür zu seinem Leben ...Prof. Dr. Veit Etzold, geboren 1973 in Bremen, ist Autor von vielen Spiegel-Bestsellern und gefragter Keynote-Speaker. Veit Etzold versteht es, komplexe Themen unterhaltsam und spannend aufzubereiten und zu einzigartigen Thrillern zu verarbeiten. Als Experte für Strategie und Storytelling hat er bereits zahlreiche internationale Unternehmen beraten. Er ist u. a. Mitglied der Atlantikbrücke und Global Bridges und lehrt zudem seit 2018 als Professor für Wirtschaftswissenschaften.

Carolyn Avon inherited an impressive house in the Scottish Highlands and made her way there during Christmas time to claim it. It was evident that she did not have the means to maintain such an enormous house, let alone hire the required assistance. Why then, did she not sell the place? In Interlude in Snow by Jane Beaufort, a pseudonym of romance writer Ida Pollock, mystery and romance come together in a haunting way and things are not at all as they seem in 20th-century picturesque Scotland. -

'The Lighthouse' is a gripping tale of the relationship between man and sea. Ballantyne spent three weeks holed up on Bell Rock researching and experiencing the life of a lighthouse, and its relationship to the ocean. This novel follows the process of building and manning a lighthouse on the perilous Firth of Forth. Ballantyne's lively prose and his dedication to storytelling make this perfect for fans of Rudyard Kipling.Robert Michael Ballantyne (1825 - 1894) was a Scottish author. Born into a family of famous printers and publishers, his expertise was juvenile fiction, and he wrote over 100 hugely successful books in this genre. The most notable of these include ‘The Coral Island’, ‘The Eagle Cliff’, and ‘The Gorilla Hunters’. Famed for his tendency to fully immerse himself into the environment of whichever story he was working on, his lively prose is unmissable for those who enjoyed Matt Haig’s ‘The Midnight Library’.

A charming, uplifting, romantic novel that will warm your heart – perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley, Debbie Johnson and Cathy Bramley.Beth Williams is finally coming home for Christmas. After falling pregnant at sixteen, she ran away from her family and the imposing Scottish estate where she grew up, working hard to build a life for herself and daughter Isabelle - but now she’s returning to Glendale Hall.As Beth tries to mend her broken family ties and fights to bring the community of Glendale back together, she realises that the story she has told herself for a decade might well be a very different one from the truth. Even though she ran from Glendale, it has never left her heart. And, she soon realises, neither has Drew – Beth’s first love.Will Beth be able to forgive her mother and grandmother (and herself) for what happened ten years ago? What will Drew say when he discovers the secret she’s been keeping from him for so long? Can a festive trail bring the village back together?Will Christmas work its magic on Glendale - or will Beth be forced to run away from it all over again?Victoria Walters writes up-lifting and inspiring stories. She's the author of the bestselling Glendale Hall series and two standalone novels - Summer at the Kindness Cafe, and The Second Love of My Life.She has been chosen for WHSmith Fresh Talent and shortlisted for a Romantic Novelists Association award. Victoria was also picked as an Amazon Rising Star, and her books have won vast reader acclaim.As well as being an author, Victoria works as a Waterstones bookseller. She lives in Surrey with her cat Harry (named after Harry Potter) and loves books, clothes, music, going out for tea and cake, and posting photos on Instagram.

Совсем незнакомый мир – мир горняков, заброшенных шахт, мир добычи «чёрного золота».Горный инженер обнаруживает, что его бывший коллега живёт в заброшенной шахте. К тому же он находит большие залежи угля. Как поступить? Начинать ли добычу угля или всё оставить, как есть?Череда необъяснимых событий, исчезновение озера, страшный сумасшедший и, конечно, история любви. Даже не одна.Жюль Верн (1828–1905) был французским писателем, классиком приключенческой литературы, который вдохновлялся научными достижениями XIX века. С помощью редактора Пьера-Жюля Эцеля он написал цикл под названием «Необыкновенные путешествия», в которую входят романы «Путешествие к центру Земли» (1864 г.), «Двадцать тысяч льё под водой» (1870 г.) и «Вокруг света за восемьдесят дней» (1873 г.). Широко известный как среди детей, так и среди взрослых, Верн является одним из самых переводимых авторов всех времён и до сих пор вдохновляет людей во всем мире.

'Tales and Fantasies' is a short story collection by much-loved Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. Published posthumously in 1905, the collection included the farcical 'The Misadventures of John Nicholson', the supernatural 'The Body Snatcher' and the moralistic 'The Story of a Lie'. A humorous, charming collection from the famous 'Treasure Island' author. -

«Чёрная стрела» - историческая приключенческая повесть Роберта Льюиса Стивенсона, действие которой происходит в средневековой Англии во времена войны Алой и Белой розы. Произведение буквально пропитано рыцарским духом. В нём упоминаются исторические лица, сражения и междоусобицы того времени. Но главная тема - история любви главных героев, начавшаяся очень необычно, потому что встретились они в совсем не романтических условиях и даже не представляли себе довольно длительное время, что между ними может вспыхнуть сильное и глубокое чувство. Как и положено в историко-приключенческом жанре, здесь фигурирует и подлинное историческое лицо - будущий король Ричард III.Роберт Льюис Стивенсон (1850–1894) - шотландский писатель и поэт. Стивенсон болел туберкулезом и прожил короткую жизнь. Но несмотря на это шотландец оставил обширную коллекцию рассказов о путешествиях, приключенческой литературы, стихов, очерков и исторических романов. На русский язык его произведения переводили Константин Бальмонт, Валерий Брюсов, Владислав Ходасевич, Самуил Маршак. Самая известная книга Стивенсона – роман «Остров сокровищ»