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Sparks fly and passion ignites between two reluctant lovers who must overcome the pain of their pasts to find happiness in this enchanting novel in New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas’ wildly popular Hathaway series Hired as a companion to the Hathaway sisters, Catherine Marks has...

Jane Eyre follows the emotions and experiences of eponymous Jane Eyre, her growth to adulthood, and her love for Mr. Rochester, the byronic master of Thornfield Hall. The novel contains elements of social criticism, with a strong sense of morality at its core, but is nonetheless a novel many consider ahead of its time given the individualistic character of Jane and the novel's exploration of sexuality, religion, and proto-feminism.

As Arthur Bremerton, Lord Mather, hurries to the opening session of Parliament, he is incensed to find his way blocked by a boisterous group protesting for women’s rights. But his annoyance turns to mortification when he finds his own cousin among their ranks, alongside a beautiful suffragette who engages him in a fierce battle of words and wills. Emmeline’s fight for equality is just one facet of her wide-ranging interests.

In all her 25 years, Venetia Lanyon has never been further than Harrogate. Nor has she enjoyed the attentions of any man aside from her two wearisomely persistent suitors. Then, in one extraordinary encounter, she meets a neighbour she knew only by reputation - the infamous Jasper Damerel. Before she realises it, Venetia is encouraging a man whose way of life has scandalised the North Riding for years.

Benedict Bridgerton ist verliebt Ein rauschender Maskenball im Hause Bridgerton. Doch unter all den Gauklern, Prinzessinnen und Harlekinen hat Benedict Bridgerton nur Augen für die unbekannte Schöne mit den funkelnden Augen. Auch Sophie spürt, dass diese Begegnung Bestimmung ist – und muss doch gehen, bevor die Masken fallen. Was bleibt, ist ein unauslöschliches Sehnen und Benedicts Schwur, nie eine andere zu begehren als sie! Doch die Probe, auf die das Schicksal die Liebenden stellt, ist hart – und der Ausgang ungewiss.

Een splinternieuwe Bridgerton-roman over het geliefde personage koningin Charlotte! Geschreven door Julia Quinn & Shonda Rhimes, producente van de Netflix-serie Bridgerton, verschijnt gelijktijdig met de gelijknamige nieuwe Netflix-serie, met de cast van Bridgerton "We zijn één kroon. Zijn last is de mijne, de mijne die van hem..." In ­1761, op een zonnige dag in september, ontmoeten een koning en een koningin elkaar voor het eerst. Enkele uren later zijn ze getrouwd. Charlotte van Mecklenburg-Strelitz, geboren als Duitse prinses, is mooi, koppig en buitengewoon intelligent.

Georgiana Bridgerton nunca foi contra a ideia de se casar. Mas quando sua reputação está por um fio, Georgie precisa decidir: ou aceita ser uma solteirona pelo resto da vida ou se casa com o vigarista que a sequestrou de olho em seu dote. Quarto filho de um conde, Nicholas Rokesby está estudando medicina em Edimburgo e não tem o menor interesse em arrumar uma esposa nesse momento. Mas quando descobre que Georgie, sua amiga de infância, corre o risco de ficar arruinada para sempre, ele sabe o que deve fazer.

HONORIA SMYTHE-SMITH SABE QUE, PARA SER UMA VIOLINISTA RUIM, AINDA PRECISA MELHORAR MUITO... Mesmo assim, nunca deixaria de se apresentar no concerto anual das Smythe-Smiths. Ela adora ensaiar com as três primas para manter essa tradição que já dura quase duas décadas entre as jovens solteiras da família. Além disso, de nada adiantaria se lamentar, então Honoria coloca um sorriso no rosto e se exibe no recital mais desafinado da Inglaterra, na esperança de que algum belo cavalheiro na plateia esteja em busca de uma esposa, não de uma musicista.

A última página de um livro realmente tem que ser o fim da história? Julia Quinn acha que não e, em E viveram felizes para sempre, oferece oito epílogos extras, todos sensuais, engraçados e reconfortantes, e responde aos anseios dos leitores trazendo, ainda, um drama inesperado, um final feliz para um personagem muito merecedor e um delicioso conto no qual ficamos conhecendo melhor ninguém menos que a sábia e espirituosa matriarca Violet Bridgerton.

An einem sonnigen Septembertag im Jahr 1761 begegnen sie sich zum ersten Mal. Innerhalb weniger Stunden heiraten sie, und sie werden Geschichte schreiben. Die als deutsche Prinzessin geborene Charlotte von Mecklenburg-Strelitz ist schön, eigensinnig und äußerst intelligent – nicht gerade das, was der britische Hof für den jungen König gesucht hat. Ihr wird es nicht leicht gemacht, sich in der komplizierten Politik des Hofs zurechtzufinden. Und sie muss ihr Herz hüten, denn sie verliebt sich in George, auch wenn er sie wegstößt und erschütternde Geheimnisse verbirgt.

Depois de perder o pai e ficar sabendo que o irmão Thomas foi ferido durante uma batalha, Cecilia Harcourt tem duas opções: se mudar para a casa de uma tia ou se casar com um vigarista. Para fugir desses destinos, ela cruza o Atlântico, determinada a cuidar do irmão. Após uma semana sem conseguir localizá-lo, ela encontra o melhor amigo dele, Edward Rokesby, inconsciente e precisando desesperadamente de cuidados. Mas, para permanecer a seu lado, Cecilia precisa contar uma pequena mentira....

A MASKED MAN . . . Winter Makepeace lives a double life. By day he's the stoic headmaster of a home for foundling children. But the night brings out a darker side of Winter. As the moon rises, so does the Ghost of St. Giles-protector, judge, fugitive. When the Ghost, beaten and wounded, is...

""Attention, Bridgerton fans: if you're ready to delve deeper into the world of historical romances, The Worst Duke in the World by Lisa Berne is a fun place to start."" —Pop Sugar A wayward duke must choose: will he be the bad hero in a love story gone awry, or the brave and clever hero who...

Miss Alice Wright should be content. After all, her knowledge of herbal lore helps so many in her village. Yet she longs for more. For Alice dreams of becoming a famed parfumier in London, celebrated for her fine scents . . . even as her family's past warns her of the perils of ambition. But when Alice collides—quite literally—with a charismatic gentleman in a field of lavender, her perfume-filled dream is suddenly within reach.

Philippa, elder daughter of the Earl of Stratton, grew up eagerly anticipating a glittering debut and a brilliant marriage. Then her brother caught their father out in a clandestine affair and denounced him publicly. The whole family was disgraced, and Philippa's hopes grew dim, then were fully shattered when she overheard the dashing, handsome Marquess of Roath viciously insult her upon learning of her father's identity. Only years later does Philippa find the courage to go to London at last to meet the ton.

Lord Darrell, duque de Lennox, necesita comprar una esposa con urgencia y abandonar Inglaterra para siempre, pues los cargos que pesan contra él pueden provocar que termine con los huesos en una celda de la Torre de Londres en el momento más inesperado. Mientras don Íñigo intenta encontrar una solución que haga que su yerno reconsidere su firme idea de divorciarse, Leonor ve en Lennox una oportunidad para ganar la partida y salirse con la suya. Aunque algo importante le pasa por alto: que el corazón no sabe de reglas.

Years ago, Elle Blackford's parents made a desperate deal with the fae kingdom of Ashwood. While her mother and sisters reconciled themselves to a future among dangerous immortals, Elle and her father studied forbidden magic, hoping to find a loophole. Until Elle's father died, forcing Elle's sister to marry Prince Fitz, heir of Ashwood. But Elle has a plan to change their fate. She knows that ghosts wander Ashwood Forest until the royal family sends them into the afterlife. Ghosts that can be returned to life, and she's determined to save her father from his premature death.

Written in the winter of 1849, The Scarlet Letter unfolds the story of Hester Prynne, a young woman branded as an adulteress in the harsh Puritan world of 17th-century New England. As Hester calls on her inner strength to transcend her shame, the scarlet letter ceases to be a stigma and finally becomes Hester's symbol of self-affirmation. This dramatic reading heightens the sense of lyric poetry that permeates every line of Nathaniel Hawthorne's great novel.

First published in 1848, Camille captivated Paris and has inspired countless adaptations. This classic story of love and loss is based on the author’s real-life affair with courtesan Marie Duplessis. Also known as The Lady of the Camellias, the novel follows the courtesan Marguerite Gautier through her tumultuous love affair with handsome—but middle class—Armand Duval. Before their passionate affair is over, one lover must give up everything.

Notorious rake Alexander Sinclair, Earl of St. James, takes pride in displaying his sins. When he's tasked by the Home Office with finding the men who attempted to assassinate the prime minister, his hunt leads him to Olivia Everett, a proper schoolmistress who wants nothing to do with a profligate nobleman like him. Unknown to her, Olivia's brother Henry has been working with the revolutionary group planning to overthrow the government. Olivia agrees to help the persuasive earl. But the closer they get to uncovering the villains, the more Alec and Olivia will need to trust each other.