Showing results by publisher "Saga Egmont" in Literature & Fiction

Nicole e Paolo non si sarebbero aspettati che la loro vacanza in Botswana e, più precisamente, nella regione dell’Okavango, lungo uno dei fiumi più lunghi del continente, si sarebbe trasformata in un soggiorno dalle tinte noir. Circondati dalla natura più incontaminata del Sud dell’Africa, la coppia si metterà ancora una volta alla ricerca di un misterioso assassino la cui identità sembra essere avvolta nelle tenebre.

Composer and music teacher Annette Brougham hears a knock on her ceiling. Ready for a confrontation, she goes up and is surprised to find herself drawn to the mysterious artist Alan Beverley. As their relationship develops, Annette finds herself knocking on the ceiling whenever she wishes to speak with Alan. However, it appears that things are more complex than meets the eye, and Annette is faced with an important decision. The short story "The Man Upstairs" by P. G. Wodehouse is filled with relationship twists and unforeseen turns.

If you want to start a study of the classical world, this is the right book to begin with. Written by one of the greatest biographers of all time, "Plutarch’s Lives" tells us the brilliant history of the ancient world. In this first volume, you will find a detailed profiles and comparisons of Romulus and Theseus, Fabius and Pericles, along with many other of the greatest figures of ancient Greece, Rome, Macedonia, Sparta, Persia and Egypt. Thanks to Plutarch work and B. J.

"The Lady of the Lake" (1810) is a narrative poem set in the vicinity of Loch Katrine, in the Trossach region of Scotland. It is made up of six cantos, each focusing on one day. There’s three main plots to this poem: a competition between three men for the love of one Ellen Douglas, a feud between James Douglas and King James V, and a war between lowland and highland Scots. This poem was incredibly influential at the time of its publication and inspired the Highland Revival movement.

Nessuno sa quando sia iniziata di preciso la leggenda della stanza segreta nel castello di Gowrie, eppure tutti la conoscono. Dopotutto, vista la forma irregolare del castello, le sue grandi dimensioni e la disposizione tentacolare degli alloggi, l'esistenza di una stanza del genere non sarebbe poi così improbabile, oltre che facile da nascondere. Si dice però che nessuno tranne il conte, il suo erede e un estraneo fidato ne conoscano la posizione.

"Laddie" is Gene Stratton-Porter’s most autobiographical novel, and is titled after her brother, who drowned as a teenager. It is the story of Pamela Pryor and Laddie Stranton. Whilst she is rich, Laddie is but a poor farm boy. Her father opposes the match, and Pamela tries her best to change his mind.

La morte del suo migliore amico non dà pace a Max. Fa fatica a credere che si tratti di suicidio nonostante la polizia sembrerebbe averlo già archiviato come tale. Decide quindi di mettersi in proprio, e cominciare le indagini autonomamente. Improvvisato detective, Max s’imbatterà in segreti sul suo amico che non avrebbe mai immaginato. Gli indizi lo porteranno faccia a faccia con realtà criminali, giri di prostituzione e poliziotti corrotti, in un vortice senza via di uscita che lo spaventerà sempre di più.

When Kasia’s father threatens to marry her off, she runs away to become a Governess to the Duke of Dreghorn’s unruly nephew. As Kasia gains the trust of the child, she earns first the respect and then the growing affection of the Duke. But when she and the boy are kidnapped the stakes are irrevocably raised and the Duke’s daredevil reputation is once again tested as he endeavours to rescue them. A fast-paced, swoon-worthy historical romance, perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Sarah M. Eden and Julianne Donaldson.

Deliciosa aventura escrita por el superventas Jeffrey Archer empleando a sus propios hijos como protagonistas. Yoyó, el gato del pequeño Willy, ha desaparecido sin dejar rastro. Acompañado de su inseparable amigo, el oso de peluche Randolph, Willy se pondrá su traje de astronauta y viajará a otro mundo en busca de Yoyó. Lo que no sabe es que allí le esperan innumerables aventuras y peligros...

The War of Spanish Succession is over, many sailors are out of work, and the thriving American colonies are quickly becoming the place of opportunity. For Sam Bellamy it is the opportunity to become the captain of his own ship. When he falls in love with a rebellious New England debutante, he finds out very quickly that he needs more than a dream to win over her socialite parents.

Sie sammelt die Geschichten anderer... ... doch hat sie den Mut, sich ihrer eigenen Geschichte zu stellen? Janice ist Putzfrau, und sie ist stolz darauf, eine gute Putzfrau zu sein. Doch was sie wirklich besonders macht: Sie sammelt Geschichten. Zum Beispiel die Geschichten der Menschen, für die sie putzt - denn während sie Bücherregale abstaubt oder den Kühlschrank abtaut, fangen die Menschen an zu erzählen. Als Janice beginnt, für die 92-jährige Mrs B zu putzen, trifft sie endlich eine Person, die Janice' Geschichte hören will.

Auf der Flucht vor der Vergangenheit zieht die Tierärztin Shelly Makepeace mit ihren beiden Kindern nach Neuseeland, um ein neues Leben anzufangen. Doch auch in der neuen Heimat stößt sie auf Ablehnung. Zwischen ihrer Familie und der Nachbarsfamilie scheint ein mysteriöser Streit zu bestehen; die Ursache kennt sie nicht. Einzig der Farmer Josh Wood bleibt ihr zugetan. Eines Tages entdeckt sie auf dem Dachboden ihres neuen Zuhauses ein altes Bild. Das Bild einer wunderschönen jungen Frau.

Elizabeth riceve la lettera di un ex collega dei Servizi Segreti che ha commesso un grosso errore e ha bisogno del suo aiuto. È stato accusato di aver rubato diamanti per milioni di sterline agli uomini sbagliati e per questo motivo è in fuga da un mafioso violento e vendicativo. Mentre i cadaveri iniziano ad accumularsi, Elizabeth arruola gli amici di sempre del Club per dare caccia a uno spietato assassino. Questa volta si scontrano con un nemico che non farebbe una piega nel mettere fuori combattimento quattro anziani…

Simona Bell, the lovely daughter of Lord Belgrave, has been invited by her friend, Karoline von Honentaal to stay with her family in Berlin. Simona finds that Karoline's father, the Baron, owns an amazing collection of art which interests her greatly. Alone for a moment, she finds her way into the Baron's private Sanctuary, where she admires an unusual Sedan Chair. Hearing voices and frightened she might be discovered, she slips into the Sedan Chair and closes the door.

Einem Wiedersehen mit dem eingebildeten Firefighter Evan Cooper wäre Mila gerne aus dem Weg gegangen. Der "Held von Queens" hatte sich bei ihrem letzten Zusammentreffen total daneben benommen und sie wissen lassen, dass er keine großen Stücke auf sie hält. Diesmal ist es jedoch anders. Evan scheint sich geändert zu haben und Mila lässt sich schließlich auf eine Beziehung mit ihm ein. Selbst als sie auf ein dunkles Geheimnis in seinem Leben stößt, über das er nicht reden will, lässt sie sich nicht abschrecken.

Run. When the body of seventeen-year-old student Melanie Pirt is found, DS Gabe Martin is more than ready to take the lead on her first murder case. Determined to prove herself to the cold and mysterious DI Juliet Stern, Gabe can’t afford any distractions – especially not ones that wake her in the night, reminding her of a past she’d rather forget. Because while Gabe and Juliet have few leads, there are plenty of suspects. And every one of them is lying.

E se la storia d’amore più romantica di sempre fosse tutta una menzogna? La prima volta che Romeo la vede, se ne innamora all’istante. Lei, che si chiama Rosalina Capuleti e che, destinata al convento, deve conoscere l’amore, combattere la sorte decisa da altri. Ma quando lui le chiede di mentire, rubare, tradire, nel cuore della passione si insinua il dubbio: e se Romeo Montecchi non fosse chi dice di essere? Qualcuno ha cercato di aprirle gli occhi ma lei, prima, era incapace di vedere. Intanto Romeo, dimenticate in un istante le promesse fatte, ha già posato lo sguardo su un’altra Capuleti.

Amber. As the top performer at Angel Silk gentleman’s club, she’s seen it all, been forced to do things she never wanted to do. She’s tired of this life... but can she escape it? Lizzy. To the women at Angel Silk, she’s the strong queen bee, mother to the girls. But she’s hiding her own dark secrets - and if they come to light, her life could be destroyed. Jade. The newest dancer at Angel Silk, she’s innocent, beautiful... and trapped.

London Socialite and friend of King George IV, the Duke of Strathnarn enjoys his London life and is reluctant and resentful when he inherits from his hated father the title and responsibilities of Chieftain of the Clan McNarn. Arriving bitterly angry in the highland fiefdom he fled as a youth, he’s faced with a terrible dilemma. To free his young nephew and heir from the clutches of his Clan’s mortal enemies, he must marry Cola, the daughter of their fearsome Chieftain. Appalled, he complies with bad grace, but refuses even to look his young bride in the face.

Sie muss sich von ihm fern halten - doch er zieht sie unwiderstehlich an.Billie ist 19 Jahre alt, als sie mit ansehen muss, wie ihre Familie und fast alle Mitglieder des MC ihres Vaters abgeschlachtet werden. Zusammen mit ihrer kleinen Schwester wird sie gefangen genommen und geht in den Besitz des neuen Präsidenten der Rebels über. Seitdem durchlebt Billie die reinste Hölle, denn jeder Fehler wird hart bestraft. Erst zwei Jahre später schafft sie es, mit ihrer Schwester zu fliehen.