Книги жанра историческая литература
‘I absolutely loved it; her style is so warm and funny.’ Nicola CornickPerfect for fans of Georgette Heyer‘I am a Duke. I’m not asking you to marry me. I am offering to marry you. It’s a different thing entirely.’When the Duke of Ashbury returns from war scarred, he realises he needs an heir – which means he needs a wife! When Emma Gladstone, a vicar's daughter turned seamstress visits wearing a w…
His Scandalous BrideTess Summerfield’s life is changed for ever when she’s rescued from drowning by the mysterious Marc Glenville. Forced to shelter with him in a deserted cottage, she spends the night wrapped in his arms for warmth.When they are discovered the tongues of the ton start wagging, and Marc knows the only way to silence them is to marry Tess. But his duties as a spy soon tear Marc awa…
В боярских хоромах шло пьянство и гульба… Покончив с дворней и разобрав казну боярскую по карманам и мешкам, прихваченным с собой, опричники выкатили бочки с пивом и брагой из погребов и начался пир в Колычевских горницах. Убитая дворня валялась тут и там еще неубранная, a злодеи уже перепились все до единого…
‘California Rancher Seeks Agreeable Woman for Purposes of Matrimony… ’Anna O’Malley is desperate to put her impoverished past behind her. Posing as a respectable lady, she becomes a mail-order bride, hoping to find security by marrying a wealthy ranch-owner.When her stagecoach is held up Anna shoots one of the bandits. But the man she wounds is none other than her fiancé! His brother – sinfully at…
A Regency Christmas to Remember!When Isabel Morton’s desire to sing leads her from a prospective governess post to a disreputable establishment in London, she’s rescued by dashing Wil-liam Balfour. But when her saviour is accused of being a party to her misfor-tune, it’s Isabel’s turn to save William…by becoming his bride! But can they find a way to live happily ever after as husband and wife?New …
Одна давняя и позабытая история о несчастном Слепце и трех братьях — Косом, Силаче и Красавчике. Школьные учебники сухо именуют ее "феодальной войной второй четверти XV века в Московском княжестве" и отводят ей максимум пару абзацев. На деле же этот эпизод российской истории ни в чем не уступит "Игре престолов". На обложке использован фрагмент картины Николая Васильевича Неврева "Опричники" 1888 г…
ASHTON BEDEVERE: RENOWNED LIBERTINE WHO CAN RUIN A REPUTATION QUICKER THAN OTHER GENTLEMEN CAN DRINK THEIR BRANDYAfter years in Italy, honing his skills in the delicious art of seduction, Ashe returns to London’s high-class establishments – preceded, of course, by his reputation for lavish opulence and unashamed wickedness. Then his scandalous ways are abruptly ended by his father’s death.To claim…
Одна давняя и позабытая история о несчастном Слепце и трех братьях — Косом, Силаче и Красавчике. Школьные учебники сухо именуют ее "феодальной войной второй четверти XV века в Московском княжестве" и отводят ей максимум пару абзацев. На деле же этот эпизод российской истории ни в чем не уступит "Игре престолов". На обложке использован фрагмент картины Николая Васильевича Неврева "Опричники" 1888 г…
STOWAWAY… OR WIFE!Commodore John Drymore’s mission is clear: sail to France, rescue Comte Giradet from prison and bring him and his daughter back to England safely. But Lisette Giradet defies the Commodore at every turn and soon gets under his skin more deeply than the bullet in his arm.Desperate to rescue her brother from the guillotine, Lisette smuggles herself back on board ship. With her life …
Juliana Wright is on the hunt.Her father discovered an ancient treasure map—and was killed for it. Now she's determined to find the treasure for herself in time for Christmas and escape the brigands pursuing her. To complete her mission, she needs the help of devilishly handsome Captain Rawden Wood, a notorious pirate revered throughout the high seas.He is the only one capable of protecting her ab…
A PROPOSAL SHE HAS TO RESIST Outspoken Lady Priscilla is the only woman in London brave enough not to simper at Robert Magson. As the Duke of Reighland he needs a wife to secure succession, and this captivating woman would surely keep life interesting!Despite the obvious sexual attraction between them, Lady Priscilla doesn’t wish to marry – ever – for she hides a shameful secret. Surely a duke des…
A story of grim comedy amid the apocalypse and a celebration of the sheer indestructibility of the human spirit in a nation run riot: Michela Wrong’s vision of Congo/Zaire during the Mobutu years is incisive, ironic and revelatory.Mr Kurtz, the colonial white master, brought evil to the remote upper reaches of the Congo River. A century after Conrad’s ‘Heart of Darkness’ was first published, Miche…
Wong-wong Indonesia Modern yaiku Wong Jawa, sunda, Madurun, Melayu Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia lan singapura, Miningkabau, Boogie, Makassar, Batak, Bali lan liya-liyane. Basa-basa saka wong-wong Filipina kalebu klompok sing padha: Tagal, Visayas, Lan Lak, Bikul, Banjar, Ugao, lsp. Basa-basa indonésia uga dipigunakaké déning saklompok wong gunung Ing Taiwan-Gaoshan, Wong Cham ing vietnam kidul lan …
A Malayan White Mischief.‘On Sunday, 23 April 1911, Ethel Proudlock attended Mass at St Mary’s Church in Kuala Lumpur. She was well-liked at St Mary’s. She helped with jumble sales and had recently joined the choir. After Mass, the vicar’s wife invited her to lunch. But Mrs Proudlock declined. She had sewing to do. Then, taking her leave, she drove home and killed her lover.’In the sensational tri…
Ang mga modernong mamamayan ng Indonesia ay ang mga Javanese, Sunda, Madurun, malay ng Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia at Singapore, Miningkabau, Boogie, Makassars, Bataks, Balinese at iba pa. Ang mga wika ng mga mamamayang Pilipino ay kabilang sa iisang pangkat: Tagals, Visayas, at Lacs, Bikuls, Banjars, Ifugao, atbp. Ang mga wikang Indonesian ay ginagamit din ng isang pangkat ng mga tao sa bundok ng…