Книги жанра об истории серьезно
‘I absolutely adored it. I laughed out loud numerous times… Love her writing.’ Jodi Picoult The addictive new Regency read from the New York Times bestselling author that’s perfect for fans of Georgette Heyer!The accidental governess…After her livelihood slips through her fingers, Alexandra Mountbatten takes on an impossible post: transforming a pair of wild orphans into proper young ladies. Howev…
«Письма к сыну», написанные Честерфилдом для своего юного путешествующего сына, по сей день остаются применимыми к нашей жизни. Маленькие хитрости общения и большие премудрости этикета, приправленные сатирическим английским юмором – все это совсем не похоже на графское воспитание, от которого ожидаешь скучных отцовских наставлений.
Впервые на русском языке многовековая история загадочного священного города – Мекки. Мекка – запретный город для немусульман, место, куда не попадет большинство людей, никогда и ни при каких обстоятельствах. Это город, о котором можно только прочитать. Книга содержит уникальный материал, впервые переведенный на русский язык (заметки путешественников, ученых, философов – как восточных, так и западн…
Anglesey Coast, AD 995.As one of the spoils of war, Welsh princess Eva filia Madoc belongs to his brother. But when the beguiling grey-eyed beauty demands that Reinn Geirsson take her with him when he leaves her father’s conquered stronghold, he cannot refuse.Eva is desperate to escape being forced into marriage – and she gambles everything on the hope that Reinn is as honourable as his brother is…
Lord of Vice Quintus MacLachlann is arrogant – unapologetically so. When he’s asked to impersonate one half of a married couple to infiltrate Edinburgh society he relishes the challenge of being ‘married’ to the frustratingly wilful yet beautiful Esme. Lady of Virtue?Esme makes no bones about her fervent dislike of the dishonoured rake. He’s the last person on earth she can conceive of marrying – …
A SHOCK PROPOSAL Sophia Langley’s life is in turmoil. When she learns of her estranged fiancé’s death in a shipwreck, the last thing she expects is for his twin brother, Callum Chatterton, to make a shock proposal! Her inner romantic objects to a marriage of convenience – and brooding Cal makes it very clear that’s all it can be.Yet to save her family Sophia accepts with trepidation – and a highly…
SHE MIGHT GRACE HIS BED, BUT SHE WILL NEVER WEAR HIS RING They whisper her name in the ballroom’s shadows – the Marquis’s mistress! It will take all of Alice Sweetly’s renowned acting skills to play this part: smile until it no longer hurts, until they believe your lie, until you believe. Pretend he means nothing.If the Marquis of Razeby thinks he can let his mistress go easily, he is so very wron…
A marriage to save them both…Among the responses Cassandra Hamilton receives to her advertizement as a mail-order bride, one stands out–Jack McColton's. The last time she saw him, she was a carefree girl, but tragedy has made her a cautious woman.Jack is mesmerized by his new bride–Cassandra might bear the scars of recent events, but she's even more beautiful than he remembers. They both have past…
SEDUCING THE CAPTAINIt would be unwise to mistake me for an innocent debutante – for years I have graced the smoky gloom of many a billiards club and honed my skills at my father’s side. But now he has a new protégé – a Captain Greer Barrington – and while my father would see me attract the attentions of an eligible lord I, Mercedes Lockhart, have other ambitions…Even if that means seducing the Ca…
The scars she keeps hidden…The mysterious pianiste is the Masquerade Club's newest attraction, captivating guests with her haunting music. What is the true identity of the lady concealed beneath the mask?Only Xavier Campion, the club's new proprietor, recognizes Phillipa Westleigh, the lady with whom he once shared a dance. Concerned for her safety, Xavier escorts her home each night. But when the…
Продолжение романа. Том 1 книги 2 охватывает период с 1923 по 1925 г., когда происходит взросление героя, становление его характера, превращение 15-летнего мальчишки в активного комсомольца на ответственной работе. События разворачиваются на Дальнем Востоке: место жительства отца и его семьи – с. Шкотово, затем Владивосток, с. Новонежино и другие населённые пункты Приморья, стремительно догонявшег…
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 …