Книги жанра историческая литература
As new wife to the Duke of Avonlea, shy and beautiful Lucinda has gained acceptance and protection–surely her harrowing past is finally behind her? Then Lucinda receives word from her enemy, and she must flee to save her husband from scandal…Justin is devastated by the disappearance of his young duchess–a woman, it seems, he doesn't know at all! How dares Lucinda think she can play him for a fool?…
Indulge your fantasies of delicious Regency Rakes, fierce Viking warriors and rugged Highlanders. Be swept away into a world of intense passion, lavish settings and romance that burns brightly through the centuriesJust another dull debutante?From boxing at Jackson’s to dancing starry-eyed society belles around London’s ballrooms, Beldon Stratten is the perfect English gentleman. And he’s looking f…
An electrifying, tumultuous story of inner demons, desire and devastation.On an unnamed island, in a Gothic hospital sitting in the shadow of a volcano, a wordless orphan girl works on the wards housing the insane and the incapable. She counts amongst her patients a virgin, an archangel, a duke and a witch.Everything appears fine until a silent, unmoving and unnerving new patient arrives from fore…
Delicious combination of confused identities, personal dramas and moral dilemmas in a contemporary chiller from one of our most outstanding novelistsFor years, Isobel Latimer has composed serious novels for serious people, but to dwindling acclaim and ever-more dwindling financial gain. Now her husband is ill and she must carry the burden of their house and his hopes alone, and in secret.But if th…
In the sequel to his bestselling JFK in Ireland, the Emerald Isle’s favourite son delves into his country’s past to celebrate the Irish people who through their skills and endeavours helped make the British Isles great.In ‘The Irish Are Coming’ Ryan Tubridy takes a journey into Ireland’s past to unearth the many amazing, and altogether fascinating, contributions the Irish have made to everyday Bri…
A tremendously vivid, page-turning and plausible novel that depicts the rise and fall of Anne Boleyn, the most spirited, independent and courageous of Henry’s queens, as viewed from both the bedrooms and the kitchens of the Tudor court.Everyone knows the story of Anne Boleyn. Henry VIII divorced his longstanding, long-suffering, older, Spanish wife for a young, black-eyed English beauty, and, in d…
Valiant Soldier, Beautiful EnemyGabriel Deane rescued Emmaline Mableau in Badajoz, proposed to her in Brussels…and was rejected by her on the eve of Waterloo. But now she needs his help and is offering marriage in return. Finally, Gabriel holds all the cards – and he’s going to enjoy playing his hand…A Not So Respectable Gentleman? Leo Fitzmanning has shunned society to avoid raven-haired beauty M…
В сборнике представлены короткие рассказы на историческую тематику. Рассказы освещают известные, казалось бы, факты и события, но сообщаются детали, позволяющие по-новому оценить прошедшее время. В ряде случаев затрагиваются события, о которых редко или поверхностно пишут в популярных изданиях. Рассказы в той или иной степени описывают жизнь и нравы людей в разных странах в различные историческ…
Brushed by Scandal After one unfortunate incident in the past, Lady Annabelle Durst knows how easily reputations can be lost. So when accusations of wrongdoings are levelled against members of her family, she automatically resent the man who brought them; believing him to be completely in the wrong. But Sir Barrington Parker doesn’t make mistakes… Courting Miss ValloisMiss Sophie Vallois’s looks a…
The rake’s rescue… Sir Jason Hunter could not let young widow Helen Marlowe fall into ruin when he could so easily help. His intentions were purely honourable, until the lady herself surprised him with an offer of a carte blanche! Helen told herself her offer was practical – as Jason’s mistress she would be secure – but her heart knew better…One scandal led to another…To prevent a family scandal, …
You will say ‘I do!’The Scarlet GownImpoverished Lucy Halbrook is to play fake fiancée to Lord Ralph Aversane, who has arranged a Midsummer’s Eve event on his estate. Lucy will act as hostess, while Ralph unravels the dark and dangerous mystery surrounding the death of his late wife. Lucy is the key and may also be able to unlock his guarded heart!Lady Beneath the VeilWhen Gideon Albury lifts his …
In this exciting collection, Sophia James unleashes the charms of the four wild Wellingham brothers…and their sister!HIGH SEAS TO HIGH SOCIETYAsher Wellingham, Duke of Carisbrook, had happened upon Lady Emma Seaton swimming naked and, beyond her beauty, had seen the mark of a sword on her thigh. The Duke is intrigued by this lady of contradictions—and vows to possess her!ONE UNASHAMED NIGHTForced …
И.И. Лажечников (1792–1869) – один из лучших наших исторических романистов. А.С. Пушкин так сказал о романе «Ледяной дом»: «…поэзия останется всегда поэзией, и многие страницы вашего романа будут жить, доколе не забудется русский язык». Обаяние Лажечникова – в его личном переживании истории и в удивительной точности, с которой писатель воссоздает атмосферу исследуемых эпох. Увлекательность повеств…
Эта повесть — памяти Александра Лбова, человека, не знающего дороги в новое, но ненавидящего старое, недисциплинированного, невыдержанного, но смелого и гордого бунтовщика, вложившего всю ненависть в холодное дуло своего бессменного маузера.
Остросюжетный исторический роман о двух катастрофах России — 1917 и 1991 гг. В нем, наряду c вымышленными, действуют реальные лица — Николай II, Керенский, Ленин, Горбачев, Ельцин, Клинтон, Тэтчер, Собчак и др. …1918 год. Комиссар Яковлев получает задание вывезти из Тобольска семью бывшего царя. Но уральские большевики намерены уничтожить Романовых. …90-е годы. В Петербурге появляется агент францу…