Книги жанра об истории серьезно
В конце 80-х годов прошлого столетия была издана книга Ф.А. фон Хайека «Пагубная самонадеянность. Заблуждения социализма». Эта книга сразу стала весьма популярной на Западе, а вскоре и в нашей стране, где после многих десятилетий господства системы, официально считавшейся социалистической, наступило время переоценки ценностей. А.И. Фет поставил себе задачу – изложить главные идеи книги и дать их о…
Scotland, 1561Lady Helen Frasier thought Highlanders were barbaric—until she shared an intimate encounter with her betrothed, James McKerrigan. Though their families were enemies, the Highland lord roused a surprising passion in Helen. Then she was chosen to become a lady in waiting to the queen, and their engagement was broken.Now, Helen has returned to Scotland and her jilted lover, who has vowe…
On a moonlit night, Imogen, Dowager Duchess of Strathfyne, wishes for something to end her loneliness. She has no idea that her wish would summon Vaelen, a striking, otherworldly stranger whose sensual touch brings her more pleasure than she has ever known.In the morning, Imogen is sure the erotic encounter was simply a dream—until she starts seeing Vaelen everywhere she goes…
El Dorado, Kansas, 1881 Marshal Cord Donovan believed he was married to his badge—until one incredible night in Florie Rockford's bed changed everything. When Florie unexpectedly arrives in town with a desperate warning for his safety, Cord is determined to show her that their spark burns so hot that one night will never be enough.But Florie has returned with more than just a warning—the consequen…
Eastern Wyoming, 1884 In Angel Clayton's opinion, men don't get any finer than hired hand Rowdy McGuire. The very thought of him makes her ache with need—and the sight of his golden, glistening skin only makes it worse.She knows he feels their bodies' magical, intense pull towards one another, even if the honorable cowboy refuses to admit that a drifter and a ranch owner's daughter could ever be t…
О русской реформации и русском народе. Вдумчиво читая Достоевского, понимаешь неизбежность революции 1917 года. Работы этого автора в чём‑то пророческие и поучительные. Полтора века назад он в своих произведениях пишет о том, что попирается все лучшее из русской истории и культуры, восхваляется и пропагандируется западное, инородное.
Эта книга о знаменитой скрипачке 1930-хгг., которую звали - Альма Розе. Книга о последней главе из её жизни, когда она с сотнями других евреев, попала в немецкий концентрационный лагерь - Аушвиц(Освенцим). Где она стала - дирижёром женского лагерного оркестра. Книга о том, как она выживала в адских условиях, и как помогала выжить целому - оркестру.
Hotel Glencovie, 2013 Researching her family tree brings Moirag McLellan to the Highlands and a foreboding castle-turned-hotel. She goes to sleep alone surrounded by modern amenities, but awakens in a room lit only by candles–and occupied by a gorgeous kilted man. And he's far too real to be just an erotic dream…Glencovie Castle, 1715 Though Gavin MacIver doesn't know how the lusty wench in barely…
Widow Julia Partridge is desperate. To repay a debt, she's forced to sell herself in an auction at the most exclusive bawdy house in London. Julia only has to get through one night with one man—though she never imagined that man would be Alistair Crawford, the dissolute Duke of Dunstan! Alistair has the face of a fallen angel. . . and a reputation for vice to match.Yet when he turns his attentions…
Anthony Darby thinks he is ready to give up his life of pleasure—until finds himself at an exclusive club where ladies of the ton indulge their secret desires. . .and he spies the most alluring woman he's ever laid eyes on. Lately widowed, Margaret is determined to savor some of the joys she missed while married to a cold-hearted Russian count.After paying her dues as a dutiful wife, she's ready t…
London, 1816Richard, Earl of Kilcreggan, longs for the thrill of the unpredictable—but nothing prepares him for the sudden appearance of a beguiling woman in his library. As a man of science, he’s intrigued by her story of time-travel. As a man of passion, he cannot resist their smoldering desire.Thoroughly modern Errin McGill never dreamed a wish for romance would land her in Regency London—and f…
Борис Годунов - герой русской истории, предтеча Великой смуты. На протяжении более чем четырёх столетий драма одного из рядовых смертных, ставшего Царём, вызывает непреходящий интерес. «Все щедроты и благодеяния правителя толковались в дурную сторону, а злые языки беспрестанно приписывали ему новые злодеяния». Предпринята попытка реабилитации личности Бориса Годунова. Предлагаемая работа пытается …
From shy girl to assured beautyGauche, unloved Lady Dinah Freville finds a champion in Cobie Grant. They share the taint of illegitimacy, which the rich and handsome Cobie has overcome. And he is equally determined to see Dinah blossom.Tricking Dinah's feckless half-brother into allowing them to marry, Cobie then sends his wife to Paris to be groomed. The lady who returns is a beautiful, assured w…
Вихрь ненависти пронесся по городу, превращая каждого соседа в возможного врага». Таким видят Париж, занятый гитлеровскими войсками, Люси, Мария-Луиза и Сюзанна Штерн. Кузины родились в богатой еврейской семье и выросли в буржуазной атмосфере Парижа начала XX века. Выйдя замуж за аристократов и перейдя в католичество, все они стали частью французского высшего общества и постарались забыть о своем …
Including: Sparhawk`s LadyCaroline Moncrief needs help to free her captured husband and in Jeremiah Sparhawk, she recognises her champion. Although she belongs to another, Jeremiah agrees to come to her aid, even though he knows it may break his heart. But Caro’s heart hides its own secrets and desires…Including: Lord Calthorpe`s PromiseLord Adam Calthorpe promised to protect the sister of a dead …