Historical romance

When Richard Luttrell is killed in an apparent accident by his brother, Brian, a cataclysmic chain of events is set in motion.‘Under False Pretences’ follows the fortunes of Richard’s younger cousin, Hugo, and his mission to uncover the truth behind the killing.As Hugo travels the globe, he uncovers a long-kept secret and is faced with some life-changing decisions.Throw in no fewer than two shipwrecks, a kidnapping, and the occasional dose of ‘brain-fever,’ and you’ve got all the ingredients necessary to cook up a rollicking adventure!‘Under False Pretences’ is a taut novel, full of twists and turns. It is the perfect read for those looking for an introduction to Sergeant’s work.Emily Frances Adeline Sergeant (1851 – 1904) was one of the most prolific novelists of the 19th century. Born in Derbyshire, Emily was the daughter of Richard Sergeant, a Methodist missionary, and Jane Hall, a writer of children’s books. Jane published her stories under the name Adeline, which Emily was later to adopt.During her lifetime, Adeline Sergeant wrote over 90 novels, including ‘The Story of a Penitent Soul,’ ‘No Saint,’ and ‘The Idol Maker.’ Many of her works explored the theme of religion, as her views changed from committed faith to agnosticism, and finally, to Catholicism.

How do you survive when tragedy is your constant companion?With nearly all his family dead, Pascal Bruno turns to a life of crime to survive. His only hope of escape is through the love of Teresa, a servant for a local Countess. But when Teresa is made to marry someone else, Pascal vows to have his revenge.Set in Palermo in the late 18th century, ´The Sicilian Bandit´ is another reliable pageturner from Alexandre Dumas. There are plenty of pirates, plots, and sword fights, and Pascal is a moody anti-hero worth rooting for.Recommended for lovers of Dumas’ more action-packed historical fiction.Alexandre Dumas (1802 - 1870) was a hugely popular 19th-century French writer. Born of mixed French and Haitian heritage, Dumas first rose to prominence in Paris as a playwright but later gained international fame with his historical fiction.Often co-authored with other writers, these stories wove together swashbuckling adventure, romance, and real events from France’s past. Among the best known are ´The Three Musketeers´, and its sequels ´Twenty Years After´, and "Le Vicomte de Bragelonne: Ten Years Later". Set across four decades, this trilogy follows the rise of the dashing D’Artagnan - from hotheaded soldier to trusted captain under Louis XIV.Dumas’ other novels include ´The Count of Monte Cristo´ and ´The Black Tulip´. His works have been adapted into more than 200 movies, including ´The Man in the Iron Mask´ starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

Set in Victorian London, ‘Name and Shame’ is an unashamed melodrama in its purest form.Following the fortunes of Alan and Lisette Walcott, alongside the adventures of Lettice Campion, this is a tale of deceived wives, attempted murder, secret identities, politics, and illegitimate children.Although the writing is taut and the plot full of twists and turns, Sergeant saves a few well-chosen words with which to take pot-shots at the role of women in Victorian society and the deplorable attitudes of the men around them.A rollicking read for those new to Sergeant’s work.Emily Frances Adeline Sergeant (1851 – 1904) was one of the most prolific novelists of the 19th century. Born in Derbyshire, Emily was the daughter of Richard Sergeant, a Methodist missionary, and Jane Hall, a writer of children’s books. Jane published her stories under the name Adeline, which Emily was later to adopt.During her lifetime, Adeline Sergeant wrote over 90 novels, including ‘The Story of a Penitent Soul,’ ‘No Saint,’ and ‘The Idol Maker.’ Many of her works explored the theme of religion, as her views changed from committed faith to agnosticism, and finally, to Catholicism.

Set in France in 1661, ‘Louise de la Vallière’ is the third and final part of the D’Artagnan Romances trilogy.With Louis XIV seeking to cement his position as the absolute monarch over the whole of France, D’Artagnan and the Three Musketeers are forced to come out of retirement one last time.However, while their intentions may be noble, there might be hidden agendas at play that could steer the foursome in the wrong direction...Packed with murder, intrigue, conspiracy, betrayal, action, and adventure, ‘Louise de la Vallière’ is as fast-paced and exciting as any of Dumas’ earlier outings.A political animal, the author allows us to see the machinations of the royal court and its effects on the general populace. At its heart, this is a romantic romp yet Dumas deftly sprinkles the twisting plot with flecks of wistful nostalgia.An ideal read for fans of ‘The Three Musketeers’ film, starring Oliver Reed and Simon Ward.Alexandre Dumas (1802 – 1870) was one of the most popular French authors and playwrights of the 19th Century. After the death of his father, Dumas travelled to Paris where he eventually decided to work in the theatre. He first came to public attention at the age of 27 with his first play, ‘King Henry III and his Courts.’After a succession of successful stage plays, Dumas turned his hand to writing novels. Many of these were serialised in newspapers, such as ‘La Comtesse de Salisbury; Édouard III,’ and ‘Le Capitaine Paul.’Many of Dumas’ later works have been hailed as timeless classics and adapted for television and the silver screen, such as ‘The Three Musketeers’, starring ‘Lord of the Rings’´ Orlando Bloom, and ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’, starring ‘Superman’ star, Henry Cavill.

Written almost as an interior monologue, ‘Bertha Garlan’ follows the eponymous Bertha on her quest for love.A widow in her thirties, Bertha previously married out of convention. However, after a trip to Vienna with her friend, she is determined to experience what she never has and gets in touch with her childhood sweetheart, Emil Lindbach.Will Bertha find what she’s been lacking, or is there a greater lesson to be learned?A fast-paced story that effectively dissects the social constructs of the time and looks at the life of women against this backdrop, ‘Bertha Garlan’ is an ideal read for anyone familiar with Schnitzler's body of work.The son of a physician, Arthur Schnitzler (1862 – 1931) was born in Vienna. At the age of 17, he enrolled at the city’s university, studying medicine. After graduating, he began work as a doctor at the Vienna General Hospital.Despite seeing himself primarily as a man of science, Schnitzler began writing when he was 31. His first works, poems, and short stories, focusing on the themes of jealousy and adultery, laid the foundations for his first play, ‘Anatol.’ Due to its psychological nature, ‘Anatol’ was praised by Sigmund Freud and later adapted for film, starring Gloria Swanson.Schnitzler eventually retired from the medical profession to pursue his literary career. In addition to numerous plays, he also wrote two full-length novels, a dozen short stories, and two non-fiction books.

A coming-of-age novel, ‘The Road to the Open’ follows the complicated liaisons of composer, Baron Georg von Wergenthin.While a talented man, Wergenthin lacks motivation and, instead of working, prefers to socialise with members of the Viennese bourgeoisie.A committed Christian, his life becomes even more complex when he finds himself falling for a Jewish girl, Anna Rosner.Through this story, Schnitzer documents the collapse of the freethinking Austrian society, as antisemitism and patriotism start to take its place.A classic novel from one of Vienna’s most noteworthy authors, this is ideal for those new to Schnitzler's body of work.The son of a physician, Arthur Schnitzler (1862 – 1931) was born in Vienna. At the age of 17, he enrolled at the city’s university, studying medicine. After graduating, he began work as a doctor at the Vienna General Hospital.Despite seeing himself primarily as a man of science, Schnitzler began writing when he was 31. His first works, poems, and short stories, focusing on the themes of jealousy and adultery, laid the foundations for his first play, ‘Anatol.’ Due to its psychological nature, ‘Anatol’ was praised by Sigmund Freud and later adapted for film, starring Gloria Swanson.Schnitzler eventually retired from the medical profession to pursue his literary career. In addition to numerous plays, he also wrote two full-length novels, a dozen short stories, and two non-fiction books.

Charlotte Mary Yonge’s ‘The Young Step-Mother’ - or ´A Chronicle of Mistakes´ - is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of the heroine, Albinia Ferrars, who leaves her happy home to marry Edmund Kendal, a widower fifteen years older than her.She takes on the role of encouraging wife and stepmother to his three children, however, she quickly finds that other tasks and obstacles come her way.Her husband has depression, his children are sickly, and those around the family are hostile to change. Albinia tackles all these problems without judgement and begins to believe things have improved, up until her stepchildren begin to fall in love, with disastrous results.A novel to be enjoyed by fans of Louisa May Alcott’s ‘Little Women’ or Jane Austen’s novels, Yonge’s fiction has a subtle theme of moral teaching.Charlotte Mary Yonge (1823 - 1901) was a prolific and popular English novelist, biographer, editor, historian, essayist, and journalist. She is most famous for her novels which include ‘Heartsease’, ‘The Daisy Chain’, ‘The Young Stepmother’, and the commercially successful ‘The Heir of Redclyffe’ (1853).Yonge was also a founder and editor for forty years of ‘The Monthly Packet’ magazine, while her book, ‘History of Christian Names’, is considered to be the first serious attempt at recording the subject. Profits from her books were often donated to charitable causes.

Forty-year-old Alwyn Egremont seduces Alice, an 18-year-old nursery governess, in his brother's employ.Scared he will lose his inheritance for doing so, Alwyn denies the affair and abandons her and their unborn daughter, Nuttie.When the supposedly dead Alwyn Egremont appears on Alice’s doorstep some 17 years later, Nuttie’s life is changed forever.Taken from her childhood home, she must adapt to a new life. But can Nuttie overcome her mother’s blind devotion to a destructive Alwyn and her own resentment of her absent father?‘Nuttie’s Father’ (1885) is a romantic novel that will delight any reader interested in Victorian literature.Charlotte Mary Yonge (1823 - 1901) was a prolific and popular English novelist, biographer, editor, historian, essayist, and journalist. She is most famous for her novels which include ‘Heartsease’, ‘The Daisy Chain’, ‘The Young Stepmother’, and the commercially successful ‘The Heir of Redclyffe’ (1853).Yonge was also a founder and editor for forty years of ‘The Monthly Packet’ magazine, while her book, ‘History of Christian Names’, is considered to be the first serious attempt at recording the subject. Profits from her books were often donated to charitable causes.

The inspiration behind ‘Eyes Wide Shut,’ starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, ‘The Dead are Silent’ is a tense psychological novella.Exploring the social parameters of 19th century Vienna, Schnitzler introduces us to Franz and Emma who are having an illicit affair. One evening, they hire a carriage with tragic consequences.‘The Dead are Silent’ is an evocative exploration of the hypocrisy of middle-class Viennese society and an unflinching dissection of the nature of grief.This novella is ideal for those new to Schnitzler's body of work.The son of a physician, Arthur Schnitzler (1862 – 1931) was born in Vienna. At the age of 17, he enrolled at the city’s university, studying medicine. After graduating, he began work as a doctor at the Vienna General Hospital.Despite seeing himself primarily as a man of science, Schnitzler began writing when he was 31. His first works, poems, and short stories, focusing on the themes of jealousy and adultery, laid the foundations for his first play, ‘Anatol.’ Due to its psychological nature, ‘Anatol’ was praised by Sigmund Freud and later adapted for film, starring Gloria Swanson.Schnitzler eventually retired from the medical profession to pursue his literary career. In addition to numerous plays, he also wrote two full-length novels, a dozen short stories, and two non-fiction books.

Astrid ha diciotto anni quando parte per l’Egitto. Al Cairo conosce Saad Nassir, un giovane del luogo. Una di quelle attrazioni che ignora distinzioni e imposizioni sociali li porta nel deserto per giorni, uniti e lontani da tutto quello che li separerebbe.Il ritorno in città combacia con il sopraggiungere di ciò che per giorni sono riusciti a evitare. Astrid tornerà in Scozia, si sposerà, nascerà una bambina, Darling. Ma Saad Nassir, che in Egitto combatte per il suo popolo, continua a riaffiorare nella mente e nella vita di Astrid. A distanza di decenni, è possibile che quei giorni nel deserto non abbiano influenzato solo la sua vita, ma anche quella di Darling?Annie Vivanti (1866-1942) è stata una scrittrice italiana, nata in Inghilterra. Vissuta in vari continenti, le sue opere sono influenzate dall’incrocio di diverse culture. Poetessa e prosatrice dallo stile eclettico e accattivante, Vivanti è considerata una delle autrici italiane più influenti dell’epoca.

Il giovane tenente Gino Niccoli viene mandato dalla madre in convalescenza dallo zio Augusto, con la tacita speranza che egli sappia convincere il ragazzo a rinunciare al pericoloso proposito di darsi all’aviazione. Gino è un giovanotto vivace ed entusiasta della vita – cosa che Augusto Cesari sa molto bene – ma ha forse bisogno di un po’ di tranquillità. Sarà difficile, tuttavia, restare indifferenti al fascino di Claudia, la giovane moglie che Augusto ha preso in sposa soltanto sedici mesi prima...Flavia Steno (1877-1946), pseudonimo di Amelia Cottini Osta, nasce a Lugano. Autrice dapprima di articoli e romanzi d’appendice, si afferma successivamente come corrispondente di guerra, distinguendosi come una fra le uniche donne ad aver documentato la Prima Guerra Mondiale direttamente dal fronte. Il 27 luglio 1944, avendo osteggiato il morente regime fascista in un suo articolo, verrà condannata in contumacia a quindici anni. Nascostasi in un cascinale insieme a dei partigiani – nei pressi di Moncalvo – attenderà la fine della guerra, di cui, fino alla morte, denuncerà le crudeltà. È autrice, fra i tanti romanzi, di "Fra cielo e mare", "Il pallone fantasma" e "L’ultimo sogno".

Quando l’amore si mescola agli intrighi, alla superstizione e agli enigmi, il risultato quasi mai si discosta dal dramma. Nella vita di Donna Clara si è inserito un altro uomo, il barone Scavolino: entrambi vedovi, sembra ci sia qualcosa di sovrannaturale a legarli. Il protagonista, innamorato della vedova, cercherà nella sua momentanea cecità di risolvere gli ostacoli che lo separano da lei. Una serie di misteri gli si porranno davanti, e la donna, sempre più avvolta dalle tenebre, si farà man mano più lontana.Ambientato agli inzi del Novecento, "Il maleficio occulto" saprà coinvolgere i lettori con uno stile veloce ed emozionante, in grado di caricare di suspense ogni minima azione.Luciano Zuccoli (1868-1929) è stato uno scrittore italiano. Nato in Svizzera, Zuccoli lavorò per tutta la vita in Italia come giornalista. Sbarcato nella narrativa, scrisse principalmente romanzi destinati al grande pubblico.

Adriana e Arnaldo vivono un rapporto tormentato. Alla passione si unisce il dramma, l’ossessione. Con l’ombra di fine secolo sullo sfondo, questo loro amore sarà lo specchio di una società, quella borghese, in declino. Una decadenza da salotto letterario, una calma piatta e logorante lascerà la coppia incapace di provare gioia né dolore.Gemma Ferruggia (1867-1930) è stata una scrittrice e drammaturga italiana, molto attiva all’inizio del ventunesimo secolo. Fu corrispondente di guerra durante la Prima Guerra Mondiale.

Novela de corte costumbrista del literato Juan Valera. Nos narra la historia de amor de Juanita, una joven pueblerina y poco experimentada en los asuntos de la vida, con un señor mucho mayor que ella, en medio de las maledicencias y chismes del pueblo.Juan Valera fue un político y escritor español nacido en Cádiz en 1824 y fallecido en Madrid en 1905. Desarrolló su carrera diplomática en Washhington, Bruselas y Viena, puestos que compaginaba con su afición a las letras, tanto en novela como en ensayo. Suya es la inmortal obra costumbrista Pepita Jiménez, una de las más destacadas de la literatura española.

Jessica Clavering elst upp í skugganum af falli fjölskyldunnar; ættaróðalinu og lífsstílnum sem forfaðir hennar tapaði í hendur ókunnugra. En hún sér leið til að gifta sig til fjár með hinum auðuga Joss Madden. Joss er heltekinn af ópalnum Green Flash, sem er að finna í ástralskri námu og því þurfa hjónin að ferðast alla leið að eyðimörkum Ástralíu. Yfir ópalnum hvílir hins vegar bölvun og það er í Ástralíu sem Jessica þarf að horfast í augu við fortíð fjölskyldu sinnar. Og hvað með Joss? Var þetta skynsemisbrúðkaup? Eða var það kannski ást?idden /title /head body center h1 403 Forbidden /h1 /center /body /htmlVictoria Holt er eitt höfundarnafna Eleanor Alice Burford Hibbert. Hún fæddist í Bretlandi árið 1906 og lést 1993 og ritaði um 200 sögulegar skáldsögur um ævina undir hinum og þessum höfundarnöfnum, allt eftir umfjöllunarefni sagnanna. Meðal annarra höfundarnafna hennar eru Jean Plaidy og Philippa Carr. Verk hennar hafa unnið til verðlauna, verið þýdd á fjölda tungumála og hafa selst í yfir 50 milljón eintökum um allan heim.

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.

Pubblicato per la prima volta nel 1904, "Storie di due anime" è un commovente romanzo incentrato sulla dolorosa illusione dell’amore. In una Napoli vivida, intrisa di folklore, Domenico Maresca – detto Mimì – è uno stimato pittore di santini, intrappolato nell’infelice matrimonio con la bella ma infedele Anna. Gelsomina, invece, è una ragazza non troppo avvenente, in disperata ricerca di un uomo da sposare. Facendosi illudere in più di un’occasione da uomini egoisti, la giovane sembra essere destinata a non conoscere mai la gioia di una relazione serena. Questi gli ingredienti con cui Matilde Serao, grazie alla sua inconfondibile sensibilità narrativa, riesce ad assemblare i tasselli di una storia tragica, in cui l’intensità delle emozioni umane sembra travolgere ogni altra cosa. Una lettura impagabile che, a distanza di oltre un secolo dalla stesura, sembra avere ancora moltissimo da trasmettere...Matilde Serao (1856-1927) nasce a Patrasso ma cresce a Napoli, dove manifesta un precoce interesse per la letteratura. Nel 1882 si trasferisce a Roma, iniziando a collaborare come cronista al "Capitan Fracassa" e conoscendo il futuro marito Edoardo Scarfoglio. Sarà con lui, quindi, che coronerà l’ambizione di dirigere un giornale. Nel corso della loro lunga relazione – da cui nasceranno quattro figli – i coniugi fonderanno vari quotidiani, il maggiore dei quali sarà Il Mattino (1892). Dopo una burrascosa separazione, Matilde crea un proprio giornale, Il Giorno (1903), e dà vita ad un nuovo sodalizio, sentimentale e professionale, col giornalista Giuseppe Natale. Matilde Serao è stata, oltre che importantissima giornalista, anche scrittrice prolifica, pubblicando vari romanzi e raccolte di racconti. Muore nel 1927, poco dopo che Mussolini in persona ne bloccò la candidatura al Premio Nobel per la Letteratura.

In un’epoca in cui i rapporti epistolari potevano considerarsi l’unica maniera di mantenere i rapporti con persone ormai lontane, la frustrazione del non vedersi recapitare una risposta poteva dipendere da una commistione di fattori estremamente variegata. Questa, a conti fatti, è la sofferenza di cui dovrà patire per tutto il romanzo Paolo, innamorato, suo malgrado, di una donna sposata ad un ambasciatore britannico, di stanza nella remota San Pietroburgo. Matilde Serao, grazie anche all’inconfondibile sensibilità che la contraddistingue, costruisce così la scenografia per un dramma estremamente vero, in tutta la sua fragilità umana. Diana, la donna amata dal protagonista, risponderà mai?Matilde Serao (1856-1927) nasce a Patrasso ma cresce a Napoli, dove manifesta un precoce interesse per la letteratura. Nel 1882 si trasferisce a Roma, iniziando a collaborare come cronista al "Capitan Fracassa" e conoscendo il futuro marito Edoardo Scarfoglio. Sarà con lui, quindi, che coronerà l’ambizione di dirigere un giornale. Nel corso della loro lunga relazione – da cui nasceranno quattro figli – i coniugi fonderanno vari quotidiani, il maggiore dei quali sarà Il Mattino (1892). Dopo una burrascosa separazione, Matilde crea un proprio giornale, Il Giorno (1903), e dà vita ad un nuovo sodalizio, sentimentale e professionale, col giornalista Giuseppe Natale. Matilde Serao è stata, oltre che importantissima giornalista, anche scrittrice prolifica, pubblicando vari romanzi e raccolte di racconti. Muore nel 1927, poco dopo che Mussolini in persona ne bloccò la candidatura al Premio Nobel per la Letteratura.

Quando la giovane Virginia si presenta al cospetto del barone Vito Giordani, annunciandogli di essere incinta di suo figlio, il barone la crede una cacciatrice di dote e la respinge duramente. Ma ben presto, pentitosi del proprio comportamento, Vito decide di andare alla sua ricerca...“Ombre Rosa” è una collana e insieme un viaggio alla riscoperta di un’intera generazione di scrittrici italiane che, tra gli anni Settanta e gli anni Duemila, hanno posto le basi del romanzo rosa italiano contemporaneo. In un’era in cui finalmente si colgono i primi segnali di un processo di legittimazione di un genere letterario svalutato in passato da forti pregiudizi di genere, lo scopo della collana è quello di volgere indietro lo sguardo all’opera di quelle protagoniste nell’ombra che, sole, hanno reso possibile arrivare fino a questo punto, ridando vita alle loro più belle storie d’amore. Mariangela Camocardi nasce a Verbania nel 1946. Rimasta disoccupata, nel 1983 corona il sogno di pubblicare un romanzo, esordendo con “Nina del tricolore”. Da questo momento, il successo accompagnerà tutta la sua carriera, rendendola una delle maggiori esponenti del genere romance italiano, con all'attivo di più di trenta romanzi d'amore. La sua produzione si inserisce all'interno dell'opera della generazione di autrici romance italiane formatasi intorno alla collana Mondadori "I Romanzi", composta da Maria Masella, Roberta Ciuffi, Paola Picasso, Maria Teresa Casella, Miriam Formenti e Ornella Albanese, che ha contribuito a fare da ponte tra il romanzo rosa italiano tradizionale e quello contemporaneo.

„Útlit hans lýsti því glögglega, að hann var ekki fæddur í Týrus, en hvaðan hann kom var öllum hulið." Þannig er lýsingin á hinum dularfulla handiðnaðarmanni Gio, sem vel er liðinn þótt enginn viti deili á honum. Réttlætiskennd hans og góðmennska knýr hann til að bjarga hinni fögru Marinu úr klóm auðugra og óvandaðra manna, en ýmislegt óvænt bý undir, og fortíð Gios er flóknari en virðist í fyrstu.Sagan birtist fyrst sem framhaldssaga í Bergmáli, tímariti Vestur-Íslendinga og gat sér þar góðan orðstýr.Sylvanius Cobb var vinsæll bandarískur höfundur um miðja 19. öld. Hann skrifaði fjölda skáldsagna og framhaldssagna í dagblöð og tímarit og gaf verk sín út undir ýmsum dulnefnum. Íslenskum lesendum ætti hann að vera að góðu kunnur fyrir söguna vinsælu um Valdimar munk.

Jak snadné je uvíznout ve spárech milostné magie...Markýz z Wynstantonu se pokoušel uniknout svodům lady Locadi Marshallové dlouho, ale nakonec přece jen podlehl a stal se jejím milencem. Vášnivá Locadi očekává, že s ní markýz zůstane i po smrti jejího muže. On ale raději odjíždí na jednu ze svých dobrodružných cest.Po návratu však opět skončí v náruči svojí milenky a po čase mu dochází, že se ho k sobě Locadi snaží připoutat pomocí magie... Aby se vyhnul nechtěnému sňatku, rozhodne se utéct na svůj hrad Wyn.Tady potkává mladou bylinkářku Floru, která se mu rozhodne pomoci. Čarodějnice Locadi se však nevzdává. Zvítězí nakonec čistá láska nad zlými rituály?Barbara Cartlandová (1901–2000) byla anglická spisovatelka převážně historických milostných románů. Pocházela ze slavné britské aristokratické rodiny. Je autorkou více než 700 knih a některé zdroje odhadují počet prodaných výtisků na více než jednu miliardu, je proto řazena mezi nejplodnější a komerčně nejúspěšnější spisovatele 20. století. Její romantické příběhy plné lásky a napětí z prostředí starobylých sídel anglické šlechty si získaly srdce mnoha čtenářů po celém světě.

‘The Two Noble Kinsmen’ by William Shakespeare is believed to be his final play before his retirement and is usually attributed jointly to John Fletcher and William Shakespeare.In this tragicomedy play, two cousins and best friends Palamon and Arcite have been imprisoned and have stoically accepted their fate. However, their friendship is instantly destroyed when they see Princess Emilia from the prison window and both fall madly in love with her.The plot of Shakespeare's ‘The Two Noble Kinsmen’ is an adaptation of Geoffrey Chaucer's ‘The Knights Tale’ from ‘The Canterbury Tales’, a story which has been dramatized many times including 2001's ‘A Knight's Tale’ starring Heath Ledger.William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor. Known as ‘The Bard’, he is still regarded as the greatest playwright in the world and the greatest English language writer.He wrote poems and sonnets but is probably best known for his comedic, tragic, and historical plays such as ‘Hamlet’, ‘Othello’, ‘King Lear’, ‘A Midsummer Night's Dream’, ‘Romeo and Juliet’, and ‘Macbeth’.Incredibly influential and popular, his works are still performed at the renowned 'Globe Theatre' and the 'Royal Shakespeare Company' in Stratford-upon-Avon, where Shakespeare was born and lived much of his life.

It begins with the undignified scene of two young men on a Parisian stagecoach, boasting about their love affairs with older, married women.Hubris turns to tragedy when the coach overturns, leaving one of the men with fatal injuries. However, drama dictates that there is always time for some final words before death.The dying man gives his travelling companion a mission - collect love letters from his house and deliver them to his lover, a countess.How will the countess react to the news of her lover's death? And how will the count take the news that she was betraying him?If you like this classic short story by Honoré de Balzac about betrayal, try 'Anna Karenina' by Leo Tolstoy or 'Rebecca' by Daphne du Maurier.Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850) was a French novelist and playwright, most famous for a sequence of novels, collectively called 'The Human Comedy'. His signature style was a warts-and-all representation of post-Napoleonic French life, rich in detail and featuring complex, unfiltered characters.The style means Balzac is regarded as one of the pioneers of European literary realism. He is named as an influence on writers including Emile Zola, Henry James, Charles Dickens, and Gustave Flaubert.The first novel he published under his own name was 'Les Chouans' in 1829. In 1834 he hit upon the idea of grouping his novels together to record all of society. The result, over a period of years, was 'The Human Comedy', which comprised three categories: 'Analytic Studies'; 'Philosophical Studies'; and 'Studies of Manners'.

A forlorn English diplomat. A forgotten yet legitimate daughter. A stuffy society intent on keeping outsiders out. Steeped in the new wave of romanticism in the late 18th century, ‘Evelina’ tells the beloved story of a young lady’s entrance into the world.Evelina must learn to navigate the layers of 18th-century England. And although she has all the desirable traits of a young woman, being cast a ‘nobody’ by Mr. Lovel is sure to tarnish her shine. A marriage is required of her. And fast. Can she secure a suitable bachelor?During a time when society was less than kind to the wants of women, Frances Burney’s ‘Evelina’ remains a much-loved eighteenth-century novel. Sweeping readers off their feet for nearly 200 years, ‘Evelina’ is ideal for fans of Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton’ and Keira Knightly’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’.Frances Burney (1752-1840) was an English satirical novelist, diarist and playwright. Her work spans the hugely popular ‘Evelina’ and ‘Camilla’, both which remain much loved eighteenth-century classics today.Mistress of the robes to Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, George III’s Queen, Burney married a French exile, leaving her stranded in France for much of her career. She is thought to have foreshadowed the likes of Jane Austen and William Makepeace Thickery.

Der dritte Band der beliebten SAGA um die Hamburger Arztfamilie zur HaidenHamburg 1961. Mit Lucie zur Haiden ist die nächste Generation das Haus an der großen Elbstraße eingezogen. Nach dem Wunsch ihrer Mutter soll Lucie ebenfalls Ärztin werden, doch ihr kommen immer größere Zweifel. Helfen möchte sie den Menschen schon, aber das Studium fällt ihr schwer. Dann lernt sie Richard kennen, der sich als Modeschöpfer ausgibt und den ihre Mutter gleich für einen Blender hält, doch Lucie verliebt sich in ihn. Sie gibt ihr Studium auf. Der Haussegen hängt mächtig schief. Und dann bricht auch noch die Sturmflut über Hamburg herein und scheint das Haus an der Elbstraße komplett zerstört zu haben.Wolf Serno war, bevor er Schriftsteller wurde, als Werbetexter und als Dozent tätig. Mit "Der Wanderchirurg" gelang ihm der Durchbruch als Autor. Er lebt mit seiner Frau und zwei Hunden in Hamburg und Nordjütland.

Manhattan, 1899 …… fortryllende piger i overdådige kjoler og fester til daggry.… uimodståelige drenge med blændende smil og farlige hensigter.… hvide løgne, mørke hemmeligheder og romantiske skandaler.De to søskende Elizabeth og Diana Holland er en fast del af New Yorks glitrende overklasse. Udadtil et ubekymret liv i luksus, men bag de smukke husfacader kan virkeligheden se meget anderledes ud. Det erfarer Elizabeth, da det bliver gjort klart for hende, at familiens fremtid afhænger af, at hun finder den helt rigtige mand. Hendes valg får konsekvenser for både den rebelske lillesøster og for bedsteveninden Penelope, der i smug modarbejder Elizabeth med alle tænkelige midler. Og uden for de luksuøse stuer er tjenestepigen Lina en farlig modstander – hun har nemlig opdaget, hvem den fine frøken har haft et forhold til, og alle hemmeligheder har en pris.Anna Godbersen (f. 1980) er en amerikansk forfatter, som debuterede i 2007 med den historiske roman ”Luxe”, som blev den første i en serie af ungdomsromaner, der foregår i New York Citys selskabsliv omkring år 1900. Sidenhen er det blevet til en lang række romaner, som alle har opnået stor succes verden over.

New York City 1899.Manhattans overklasse har taget afsked med sin mest lysende stjerne, den dybt betagende miss Elizabeth Holland. Men hendes mystiske og alt for tidlige død får rygterne til at svirre om den ellers så fine familie. Mens de nærmeste endnu bærer sorg, ses Elizabeths søster, den ukuelige Diana, i selskab med ikke blot én, men tre ugifte gentlemen. Men er det i virkeligheden en helt fjerde, som hendes hjerte bejler til i al hemmelighed?I de fine kredse betyder det gode omdømme alting, og familien Holland har ikke råd til at være genstand for onde rygter i Manhattans celebre sladderspalter…Der er en hårfin grænse mellem sandhed og løgn, kærlighed og had. Bag komediespillet skjuler sig en større sammenhæng, som er tæt på at blive afsløret.Anna Godbersen (f. 1980) er en amerikansk forfatter, som debuterede i 2007 med den historiske roman ”Luxe”, som blev den første i en serie af ungdomsromaner, der foregår i New York Citys selskabsliv omkring år 1900. Sidenhen er det blevet til en lang række romaner, som alle har opnået stor succes verden over.

Bude láska krásné Gwendolyn stačit k tomu, aby srdce sira Philipa konečně roztálo?Mladičká Gwendolyn pochází z významné, ale ne příliš bohaté rodiny lorda z Maysfieldu. Její sestra Angela se vdala do Londýna a Gwendolyn je nadšená, když ji může navštívit. Každý den společně vyráží na večírky a slavnosti.Při návštěvě parlamentu se Gwendolyn setká se sirem Philipem Chadleighem a okamžitě upoutá jeho pozornost. Jejich přitažlivost je jen těžko vysvětlitelná, vždyť sir Philip se ženám zásadně vyhýbá. Kdysi totiž tragicky přišel o svoji velkou lásku, indickou tanečnici Nadu.Gwendolyn mu ale ztracenou milou připomíná tolik, že se Philip rozhodne požádat ji o ruku. Dívka s nabídkou souhlasí a postupně se do nešťastného Philipa zamiluje...Barbara Cartlandová (1901–2000) byla anglická spisovatelka převážně historických milostných románů. Pocházela ze slavné britské aristokratické rodiny. Je autorkou více než 700 knih a některé zdroje odhadují počet prodaných výtisků na více než jednu miliardu, je proto řazena mezi nejplodnější a komerčně nejúspěšnější spisovatele 20. století. Její romantické příběhy plné lásky a napětí z prostředí starobylých sídel anglické šlechty si získaly srdce mnoha čtenářů po celém světě.

Maisie á sér ímyndaðan vin. Hann er ekki mennskur, heldur er hann hesturinn Hamilton.Maisie er loks laus úr hræðilegu hjónabandi og er að gifta sig í annað sinn. Hún er einnig orðin metsöluhöfundur, en hún skrifaði bók um hestinn Hamilton, sem var ímyndaður félagi hennar þegar fyrra hjónabandið var upp á sitt versta. Fyrst um sinn er lífið dans á rósum, en það varir ekki lengi. Fyrr en varir er Maisie farin að sjá Hamilton aftur og trúir honum fyrir öllum sínum leyndarmálum.Catherine Ann Cookson fæddist í mikilli fátækt, var alin upp af ömmu sinni og afa og trúði því í æsku að móðir sín væri systir sín. Hún vann sig upp úr fátæktinni og 34 ára gömul giftist hún Tom Cookson, grunnskólakennara. Þeim Tom varð ekki barna auðið, nokkuð sem tók mjög á fyrir Catherine, svo hún tók upp á að skrifa til að vinna úr tilfinningum sínum. Hún skrifaði á ævinni yfir 100 bækur, sem seldust í yfir 123 milljón eintaka og hafa verið þýddar á fjölda tungumála. Hún er í dag einn af þeim bresku höfundum sem á hvað flestar útgefnar bækur. Bækur Catherine hafa einnig komið út undir höfundarnöfnunum Catherine Marchant og Katie McMullen.

Die Millionenerbin Juanita Trebin heiratet den charmanten Dolf Falkner. Doch schon bald nach der Trauung stellt sich heraus, dass die junge Frau heimtückisch von ihrem frischgebackenen Ehemann getäuscht wurde. Juanita ist am Ende. Da begegnet sie Gerd wieder, einem Freund aus Kindertagen. Mit der Zeit entwickeln die beiden Gefühle füreinander, doch Gerd ist auch Dolf Falkners Stiefbruder ...Bei Hedwig Courths-Mahlers Lebensgeschichte könnte es sich auch um eine ihrer charakteristischen Roman-Erzählungen handeln. Als Kind von der Mutter weggeben, wächst sie bei Pflegeeltern auf. Bereits als junges Mädchen verlässt sie ihre Heimat und wird Schriftstellerin. Sie veröffentlicht über 200 Liebesromane und wird damit zu einer der erfolgreichsten Schriftstellerinnen in Deutschland. Ihre Werke sind zeitlose Klassiker, die bis heute eine breite Leserschaft begeistern.