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Favel Farrington møder den unge Roc Pendorric på den idylliske ø Capri i Middelhavet, hvor hun bor sammen med sin far. Det er kærlighed ved første øjekast, og Favel er lykkelig, da hun som nygift ankommer til sit nye hjem Pendorric i Cornwall. Rocs søster og hendes familie venter dem med åbne arme, og det morer Favel, at den lokale befolkning straks giver hende tilnavnet Bruden fra Pendorric. Men Favels morskab forvandler sig snart til bekymring.

Lenore vokser op i familien Sallongers silkehus; et imperium der bygger på silke og silkefabrikation i Viktoriatidens England. Hendes bedstemor er højt værdsat som en fremragende kjoledesigner, og hun og Lenora bliver accepteret næsten som medlemmer af familien. Lenores liv centrerer omkring huset jævnaldrene unge: Arrogante og flirtende Charles, alvorlige, men venlige Philip, selvviske Julia, og den blide, handicappede Cassie.

Fra det øjeblik Dallas Lawson møder den charmerende og berygtede Comte de la Talle, ved hun, at intet nogen sinde vil blive det samme. Også slottet som ligger dybt inde i vinlandet i Frankrig, og som ifølge legenderne er hjemsøgt, udøver en mystisk tiltraekningskraft på Dallas. Dallas, der er sat til at faerdiggøre sin nu afdøde fars livsvaerk - at restaurere slottets uerstattelige malerier - bliver hvirvlet ind i de mystiske hemmeligheder, både slottets og dets ejer er omspundet af, og det viser sig hurtigt, at det ikke kun er slottets malerier der traenger til en kaerlig hånd.

Da den unge og smukke Caroline uforvarende kommer til at afsløre en dunkel hemmelighed, sendes hun vaek fra Londons society-miljø til sin tantes gods i Cornwall. Her møder hun godsets sønner, brødrene Jago og Paul, hvis bestraebelser på at bevare godset i slaegtens eje kommer til at spille en afgørende rolle i Carolines liv. Som tiden går, udvikler Caroline en glødende foragt for maend, en foragt, som blandt andet skyldes hendes personlige erfaringer og konfrontationer med forskellige maends mindre aedle motiver og handlinger.

Davina Glentyres beskyttede tilvaerelse i et skotsk overklassemiljø forvandles til et sandt mareridt, da hun bliver anklaget for at have forgivet sin far med arsenik. Trods staerke indicier mod Davina lykkes det den unge advokat Ninian at få hende løsladt, og hun flygter til Sydafrika - bort fra offentlighedens søgelys og en haevet forlovelse. Men også her erkender Davina, at der er lagt en udspekuleret faelde for hende. Hvem skal hun tro på - og hvem tør hun give sin kaerlighed?

By the author of the acclaimed Passion Blue, a Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of 2012 and "a rare, rewarding, sumptuous exploration of artistic passion," comes a fascinating companion novel.

Artistically brilliant, Giulia is blessed—or cursed—with a spirit’s gift: she can hear the mysterious singing of the colors as she creates them in the convent workshop of Maestra Humilitá. It’s here that Giulia, forced into the convent against her will, has found unexpected happiness and rekindled her passion to become a painter—an impossible dream for any woman in 15th century Italy.

But when a dying Humilitá bequeaths Giulia her most prized possession—the secret formula for the luminously beautiful paint called Passion blue—Giulia realizes she’s in danger from those who have long coveted the famous color. Faced with the prospect of a life in the convent barred from painting as punishment for keeping Humilitá’s secret, Giulia is struck by a desperate idea: What if she disguises herself as a boy? Could she make her way to Venice and find work as an artist’s apprentice?

Along with the truth of who she is, Giulia carries more dangerous secrets: the exquisite voices of her paint colors and the formula for Humilitá’s Passion blue. And Venice, she discovers, with its gilded palazzos and masked balls, has secrets of its own. Trapped in her false identity in this dream-like place where reality and reflection are easily confused, and where art and ambition, love and deception hover like dense fog, can Giulia find her way?

This stunning, compelling novel explores timeless themes of love and illusion, gender and identity as it asks the question: what does it mean to risk everything to pursue your passion?

Argentina's coup d'tat in 1976 led to one of the bloodiest dictatorships in its history - 30,000 people were abducted, tortured, and subsequently "disappeared". And hundreds of babies born to pregnant political prisoners were stolen from their doomed mothers and given to families with military ties or who were collaborators of the regime. "Anala" was one of those children, raised without suspecting that she was adopted.

This audiobook tells the story of a sexy 18 year old virgin stepdaughter who finds herself reluctantly participating in the gangbang that her devious stepfather arranged for her. As the centerpiece of the sexual festivities, she learns to relish her new found sexual tasks and life experiences. Soon enough, she is given a new baby to love and care for as well!

Beaufort, North Carolina, is home to Chapters Bed and Breakfast, owned and operated by former schoolteacher Charlotte Reed. This historic 18th-century inn draws in voracious readers from far and wide with its lovingly curated special events celebrating a host of genres and authors. But when the president of a reclusive writer's fan club is found dead in the harbor by the Beaufort docks - done in by a blunt-force blow to the head - it's up to Charlotte Reed, her neighbor Ellen, and Ellen's trusty Yorkshire terrier to sniff out the killer.

Now that Thanksgiving's behind her, vintage cookware enthusiast Jaymie Leighton Müller is excitedly making plans for the upcoming Dickens Days festival - the town's month-long celebration leading up to Christmas. With a hot cider booth on the village green to warm the hearts and bodies of the townsfolk and a diorama featuring a scene from A Christmas Carol, things are shaping up for a festive season - until the town's local Scrooge is found murdered, a vintage pudding mould covering his cracked skull.

The Last Orders Pub Quiz Book: Questions for Every Round is your one-stop solution for hosting unforgettable quiz nights—at home, in the pub, or anywhere friends and family gather for some classic British fun. Packed with over 850 quiz questions across 31 themed rounds, this book covers everything from general knowledge and history to music, TV, sport, food, comedy, geography, and even the biggest events of 2024. Whether you're a seasoned quizmaster or just starting out, you'll find a mix of easy, tricky, and downright devious questions designed to challenge and entertain.

Practical ideas from the best brains in Business A sharp, jargon-free guide to the core curriculum of an MBA program, MBA in a Book shows how to master the big ideas of business and use them in a practical way to build and enhance career success. “In the world of business, ideas matter...

Are you a devoted pet owner, who wishes to understand your pet on a much deeper level? Do you believe you affect your pet’s wellbeing e.g. if you’re anxious, they’re anxious? Do you believe that you’ve come together for a reason in this life? Are you wishing to look at their health holistically, covering all bases – physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, energetic? Is this the case for you: if they’re happy, you’re happy, right? Have you had a pet pass away and felt you have perhaps seen or heard them from Spirit? Or are you struggling with grief and other emotions around their ...

Reinvigorated from her near-death experience and Zeus's unexpected declaration, Ellie is adjusting to life with magick at her fingertips again. But with three halflings to corral and a perilous Australian bushfire at the back door, she doesn't have much time to dwell on it. When a young wolf shifter goes missing during a tragic accident, it's up to Ellie and Clara to help the Faoladh find her. But finding the wolf among the bushfires is only the beginning, as a centuries old prophecy comes to bear on the Faoladh with heartbreaking consequences—unless Ellie can find a way to help them all.

This book serves as a valuable introduction to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), offering essential insights and guidance on your path toward self-discovery and personal development.

Gilley's whirlwind romance with creative director Stuart Jacobs began in Paris, where Stuart was sourcing fabric for the world-renowned Texas Rose Festival, which he is heading up for the first time. The festival is nothing short of spectacular, bringing in half a million people (and their wallets) to see the artistic displays, and exquisite gowns and jewels worn by the Rose Queen and her court. Stuart and his crew seem to have it all under control. But the night Cat arrives in Texas, someone is shot in cold blood, and a member of Stuart's staff is named the prime suspect!

Get ready for the quirky, the quaint and the downright fascinating tales hidden in Melbourne & Victoria's past, brought to you by The Royal Historical Society of Victoria. Join Sean Reynolds and a rotating roster of guests as we dig up the most jaw-dropping secrets and stories you've never heard. From Melbourne to Mildura, Gippsland to Geelong – we're zigzagging across Victoria to bring you the wild, weird and astoundingly true tales of our slice of Australia. This is Victoria’s history, but not as you know it.

She belongs to my brother.... I’ve stood back for years watching Dax repeatedly screw things up with Kennedy, as if he doesn’t think anyone could ever swoop in and steal her away. Breakup after breakup, they always end up back together, even though I’ve always had a thing for her. I’m tired of waiting. He had his chance. I want mine. When Dixie’s Alibi - her Grandmother’s bar - needs a new cook for the food truck, I jump at the opportunity, despite the fact that Kennedy Ward hates me. At least, she pretends she does. We both know she secretly wants me and always has.

Six months after Noam Álvaro helped overthrow the despotic government of Carolinia, the Atlantians have gained citizenship, and Lehrer is chancellor. But despite Lehrer's image as a progressive humanitarian leader, Noam has finally remembered the truth that Lehrer forced him to forget - that Lehrer is responsible for the deadly magic infection that ravaged Carolinia.

Connie Darke is trying to run away from the traumas in her past, and it's led her home, to the small rural council estate she left almost 20 years earlier. Matilda Reynolds has spent most of her long life in the Worcestershire village of Stonecastle, and she's content there, with her animals and her solitude. Until a fall lands her in hospital, and Matilda has to turn to her strange young neighbor Connie for help looking after her home. Out of their tentative arrangement, each woman gains a new sense of community.