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Two attractive, intelligent people with one thing in common both of them have sworn never to marry, unless it is for true love. Beautiful and headstrong, Lady Elva Chartham shocks her family when she denounces the debutante balls and festivities of London as a waste of her time. Determined not to bow to the pressure of polite society into an early marriage, she returns home to the pleasures of the country and to dream of travel and adventure. Little does she know that opportunities for both will be presented to her during a surprise visit from her cousin, the enigmatic Duke of Sparkbrook. Handsome and equally adamant that he will not marry the eligible young ladies paraded before him, they enter into a pact to help the British Government. Leaving the safety of England for Russia and the opulent court of Empress Catherine, Elva and the Duke grow closer as they face great danger amongst the plotters and espionage they discover. Will they succeed in their mission and return safely back to Britain? Or will their deception be discovered as they get drawn ever deeper into a court filled with desire, betrayal, revenge, and ultimately love?Mostra libro
Mary Rackham was born in Norwich on 14th August 1848 to a merchant family. Little is known of her early life and her biography only re-appears in September 1871 with marriage to Fairman Joseph Mann, a farmer with 800 acres. Mary moved to Shropham, Norfolk and became involved with the workhouse, visiting the sick and other unfortunates of the parish, her observations and experiences a valuable source for her later stories. She took up writing, partly to offset the dreary village life of her surroundings, in the 1880s and published her first novel, ‘The Parish of Hilby’ (1883) at her own expense. It was well received by the critics. Thus began a career that spanning three decades provided thirty-three novels, hundreds of short stories, and fourteen plays. Her work was largely focused on rural life in Norfolk and centered on the fictional town of Dulditch, with grim but authentic accounts of poverty and deprivation. Her marriage produced one boy and three girls. With her husband's death in 1913, she moved to Sheringham. She is regarded as a major contributor to East Anglian literature with particular praise given to her short stories. Mary E Mann died on 19th May 1929. She was 80. Her grave-marker is a carved open book with the epitaph ‘We bring our years to an end, as if it were a tale that is told’.Mostra libro
The Blanket of the Dark by John Buchan is a gripping historical novel set in 16th-century England during the turbulent reign of Henry VIII. The story follows Peter Pentecost, a young scholar drawn into a web of intrigue, rebellion, and prophecy. Amidst rising unrest over religious reform and feudal oppression, Peter discovers a mysterious document hinting at his royal ancestry and a destiny tied to overthrowing the king. Buchan masterfully blends action, suspense, and rich period detail, exploring themes of loyalty, identity, and the clash between tradition and change. As Peter navigates danger and deception, the "blanket of the dark" symbolizes both the chaos threatening England and the shadowy forces shaping history. A tale of adventure and moral complexity, the novel captures the tension of an era on the brink of transformation, reflecting Buchan’s trademark blend of intellect and excitement.Mostra libro
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Bea’s snark and Gibson’s charm made for some delicious banter, and the chemistry between them crackles like the Santorini sunsets. You can feel the heat in every glance and every argument' Rising star author Bea Williams needs a vacation. And her godmother’s snug Greek island retreat is the perfect place to use as an escape from her writer’s block. Until she finds she’s going to have to share her idyllic one bed cottage with him – Gibson Caddell, one time childhood friend and a great big, drop-dead-gorgeous red flag. As the sun sets on Santorini, Bea’s thoughts soon turn to something much more pressing – there’s two of them. And only one bed…Readers can't get enough of One Bed: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'If you’re into sun-soaked romance with plenty of tension and heart, this one is an absolute treat!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Absolutely amazing…when I finally read the last page, the house was dark, I was hungry, thirsty, needed to pee and my neck was stiff. But damn, it was worth it!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book made me laugh and my heart break…I love a good forced proximity, one bed, enemies to lovers story' ⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wildly entertaining! The whole book is over the top crazy…The characters are incredible' ⭐⭐⭐⭐'Sometimes you just need a funny, light hearted romance and this serves that purpose wholeheartedly' ⭐⭐⭐⭐'A book set in Santorini? Sign me up! I was hooked by the descriptions of the sunsets but stayed for the love felt by all of the characters. ⭐⭐⭐⭐'It hit all the right spots and I really enjoyed it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐'I would definitely recommend it to someone looking for a fun vacation read!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Funny and full of life…It would be a wonderful movie or TV series' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved the banter and the little haters to lovers thing, without having too much drama' ⭐⭐⭐⭐'The romance was adorable and the characters were all a lot of fun to read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐'A fun book full of sunshine and spice' Joss Wood's One Bed is a romantic comedy that takes place during a holiday, making it a perfect escape for readers. The humorous banter and the romantic tension between the characters make it one of the best in the genre of fiction. nan HarperCollins 2024Mostra libro
Near the river Gudenaa in the forest of Silkeborg, a great ridge of land rises. This ridge is called Aasen, and it resembles a large ball. Below it, on the western side, stands a little farmhouse surrounded by very poor land; in fact, the sand of the soil can be seen through the sparse rye and wheat that grow there.Mostra libro
He was fire, and she was ice. He was the coffee shop barista, and she was the neonatal surgeon. He knew the moment he laid eyes on her she was the one he wanted to spend forever with. She, on the other hand, wasn’t so sure he was her forever. Promise Price mapped out her entire life. She graduated high school at fifteen, graduated college at eighteen, and graduated medical school at twenty-two. She was an overachiever and wanted to be the best surgeon in the state of Texas. The only thing she cared about was her career … Until she met him. Nathan Bowers was as cool as a cucumber. He was the middle child of three boys and always went with the flow. He didn’t expect anything from anyone because it saved him the disappointment of being let down. When the two meet, coffee isn’t the only thing hot between them. Sparks fly and emotions run rampant as they navigate through life with seemingly nothing in common. Will their opposites attract to create a beautiful connection, or will their sweet romance run stale?Mostra libro
