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Manfred laid down the Heraldo di Madrid, removed his eyeglass, rubbed it with a spotless handkerchief, and laughed quietly. “These Russians are droll,” he commented. Poiccart frowned and reached for the newspaper. “Who is it—this time?” “A Governor of one of the Southern Provinces.” “Killed?” Manfred’s moustache curled in scornful derision ...
A dramatic Regency romanceThe scandal of the seasonMust be stopped!Widowed duchess Sophie will do anything to protect her son and his inheritance. Even ask roguish Lord Nicholas Pascoe to retrieve her late husband’s diaries before the secrets they contain bring down the government and the monarchy! Sophie knows she must maintain her distance from Nicholas…only she can’t help but respond to the desire in his eyes. Their mission is treacherous, but will it prove as dangerous as their unexpected attraction? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Mostra libro
This content is an independent and unofficial summary created for informational and educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with, authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the original author or publisher. All rights to the original work belong to its respective copyright holders. This summary is not intended to substitute the original book, but to offer a concise overview and interpretation of its main ideas. The Last Bookshop in London transports listeners to 1939, as the world edges closer to the chaos of World War II. Grace Bennett, a young woman with no prior love for literature, arrives in the heart of London hoping for a fresh start. When she lands a job at Primrose Hill Books, a quaint shop tucked away on a bustling street, she has no idea that this little store will become a beacon of light during the city's darkest hours. As bombs fall and blackouts darken the skies, Grace discovers the transformative power of stories—both in the books she reads and in the lives she touches. Her journey from reluctant shop assistant to passionate reader is one of resilience, community, and quiet heroism.Mostra libro
This American Girl in Paris might hold the fate of nations . . . It's the 1960s, and the fashion culture of New York, Paris, and Milan is starting to make an impression on the mid-century American woman. Jackie Kennedy's effortless style leads the nation, although Mia's bustling bakery job doesn't often give her the time or money to craft a stylish closet after her idol in the White House. But when a mysterious stranger suddenly offers her a modeling job in Paris at the esteemed House of Rousseau, she takes a chance on it, despite knowing nothing about the world of fashion. As an orphan with big dreams, holding a one-way plane ticket to Paris, she sets off for what she hopes is a better life. But the job of a model runs deeper than photoshoots and runway walks, and as Mia adjusts to the Parisienne lifestyle, she realizes that not everything is as it seems. Becoming more and more successful in her position as an up-and-coming model, she is soon drawn into the Cold War by the very fashion house she works for. And as she finds herself falling further into national crimes and politics, Mia will soon have to decide which side of history she's really on.Mostra libro
Beneath the glamour of the Titanic’s maiden voyage lie secrets, ambition, and lives on the brink of change. As the world’s most magnificent ship sets sail, passengers from vastly different backgrounds are drawn together — bound by circumstance, divided by class, and united by fate. Behind polished smiles and elegant surroundings, hidden truths begin to surface. From the opulence of first class to the hopes carried in steerage, relationships form, loyalties are tested, and tension quietly builds as destinies intertwine. In a world where status defines worth, love dares to cross boundaries — and loss will leave its mark forever. Cracks Beneath the Surface is a sweeping, emotionally rich story of social class, resilience, and the human connections that endure even in the face of tragedy. 🎙️ Narrated by Laura Greaves (English), bringing warmth, depth, and authenticity to this unforgettable journey.Mostra libro
“An utterly engrossing, hilarious, and often tender novel of how one hundred-plus creative people made Broadway’s legendary, much-loved musical Camelot from scraps and sheer determination." -- Stephanie Cowell, award winning author of Marrying Mozart, Claude & Camille, and The Boy in the Rain ---- What if the most conflicted lovers in Broadway’s Camelot aren’t Lancelot and Guenevere? Set backstage during the out-of-town chaos of Lerner and Loewe’s now-classic 1960 musical, One More Seat at the Round Table portrays the struggles of feisty drama school grad Jane Conroy, who lands a plum Gal Friday job, and Bryce Christmas, a gifted, if insecure, actor on the verge of his big break. When Jane and Bryce fall helplessly in love during Toronto tryouts, their relationship is tested by mistakes they make and endless work woes: Camelot’s four-hour length, poor reviews, the illness of librettist Alan Jay Lerner, and the near-fatal coronary of director Moss Hart who quits. As Lerner, composer Loewe, and their stars, Richard Burton and Julie Andrews, trudge on to Boston, doubts besiege Jane who hopes to buck convention and skip marriage and Bryce who wants a wife. They also discover hidden strengths as Jane gains agency backstage and Bryce takes charge of his talent. But will Jane’s commitment phobia derail their future? Will Camelot become a glittering hit? These questions create a tense roller-coaster ride to the end of Susan Dormady Eisenberg's wise and witty novel, a story about the transformative power of love and the luminous pull of Broadway as it casts its spell on performers and fans alike.Mostra libro
Beware of doorways through time… and a fool’s gold Amelia Spencer, reluctant time traveler, has two goals: settle down with Henry, and get a cat. Hunted by Casper, Amelia and Henry tumble back in time to late 1755. Surviving Braddock’s March was easier than being hunted by a former so-called friend. A drought has devastated crops throughout the colony. Attacks on frontier homesteads are on the rise. And Lord and Lady Spencer have a little problem with safekeeping their stash of Blackbeard’s treasure. How will she keep her newfound family safe from enemies close-to-home and dangers on the frontier? The Time Writer and The Hunt is a Historical Time Travel Adventure exploring the struggles of the Colonial Virginia frontier and the hidden treasures of the past, through the wit and mindset of a 21st Century woman.Mostra libro
