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This is the story that came before, when Britain was just a shadowland. We grow up with the legend of King Arthur, but where did he come from? Who was Merlin? What part did the Druids play in bringing Arthur to his round table? On the night of Midwinter's Eve, a storyteller takes his listeners back to the Dark Ages and a tale from his youth.

It was true. The lovely young widow Lady Charteris - Delphine to her friends - had agreed to abide by her parents' wishes and marry the comte Saint-Pierre. Delphine's parents had long since died in the Terror, but when she learned of their wishes for her, she believed it her duty to respect their wishes. Delphine would marry, but it would be a marriage in name only.

Ania Throne is devoted to her jewelry company. The daughter of one of the world’s most famous jewelers, she arrives in Cannes with a stunning new collection. But a shocking theft by the notorious thief known as the Leopard throws her into upheaval - and plunges her on an unexpected hunt that challenges everything she believes.

Arranging a season for an unruly young lady whose habit was to enter drawing rooms by sliding down banisters presented a challenge at best - especially since the hoydenish Mira had a sister of incomparable grace and beauty. Mira wasn't daunted at all by the local society and its ridiculous marriage mart. Her heart belonged to Lord Charles, who had been the object of her dreams ever since she was a child. Alas, Charles had eyes only for her ever-perfect sister, Drusilla.

As one of the top paid defense-men in the NHL, my life has been a revolving door of beautiful women and no-strings-attached sex. Until Brynne. It was only supposed to be a one-night-fling. Hell, it wasn't even supposed to be that. I knew the cardinal rule. Don't touch the coach's daughter. And for years, I kept my hands to myself. It wasn't difficult considering Brynne Jacobs hates my guts.

On March 4, 1861, the air at the inaugural ball is charged with hope and apprehension. The last thing anyone wants is any sort of hitch in the proceedings, so Lincoln's trusted entourage is on their guard: Allan Pinkerton, head of the president's security team, is wary of potential assassins, and Lincoln's oldest friend, Joshua Speed, is by his side, along with Speed's nephew, Adam Quinn, who's been called to serve as Lincoln's assistant. But despite the tight security, trouble comes anyway: a man is found stabbed to death in a nearby room.

Lord Percy Hunterdon despaired: He had inherited a Gothic horror of an estate along with a pair of 15-year-old brats to marry off. It was no secret to him that finding husbands for these two vile young ladies would require the utmost expertise: the care of a governess of superior caliber. When Jean Morrison spied Lord Hunterdon's advertisement, dreams of an unmarried viscount and a magnificent castle danced in her head.

July 1861. On Independence Day, the citizens of Washington, DC, are celebrating as if there isn't a war. But the city is teeming with green Union recruits while President Lincoln and his War Department are focused on military strategy to take Richmond in Secessionist Virginia in order to bring the conflict to a swift end. Manassas, Virginia, near Bull Run Creek, is in their sights. The very next morning, as Congress convenes once more, a dead body is found hanging from the crane beneath the unfinished dome of the Capitol.

With the Confederate Army firing on Fort Sumter, the Civil War has begun - and an invasion of Washington, DC, from Secessionist Virginia seems imminent. As the population evacuates, the president is in desperate need of men to defend the capital. Lincoln's trusted aide, Adam Speed Quinn, and Senator Jim Lane hastily assemble a motley crew and garrison them in the East Room at the White House. As dawn breaks with no Rebel strike, a single act of violence intrudes within the White House. One of the Frontier Guard lies dead in the oval library, throat slit ear to ear. There is a murderer among them.

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Book Three of "The Lovers' Kiss" Trilogy in the best-selling and award-winning The Neighborhood Series. How Far Would You Go For Love? Hugo Dodds is gone, and Alice Primrose can’t bring him back. The encounter with the cunning vampires took everything from Alice—her relationships, her boyfriend, the new life she built in Newbury Grove—all of it is gone. Devastated and overcome with grief, Alice is at a loss for what to do next. With Christmas approaching, all Alice wants is for Hugo to return home.

Uno spettacolo messo in scena da una compagnia amatoriale non corrisponde davvero all’idea di divertimento, per Agatha Raisin. Eppure lei è lì, nella sala comunale di Winter Parva, e spera che tutto finisca presto. A un certo punto però Bert Simple, panettiere di giorno e attore di sera, precipita in una botola che si è aperta sotto di lui. Sembra un effetto scenico… e invece è un omicidio, dato che Bert viene ritrovato impalato sotto il palco. Allora il produttore dello spettacolo assume Agatha per indagare… nel pericolosissimo, infido mondo del teatro amatoriale.

The poor relations banded together some time ago to run The Poor Relation Hotel in the hope their embarrassed relatives would buy them out, but as the hotel prospered, so they began to enjoy the fruit of their labour. But once again they need money to go on and so poor, faded Miss Tonks is dispatched to her rich sister to steal something valuable from her in order to keep the hotel on its feet.

Mackenzie Brooks is everything I've ever wanted. Three years ago, she walked out of my life. No explanation. Just gone. With the biggest fight of my career only weeks away, she walked back in. I'll do anything to protect her. Destroy anyone who tries to hurt her. When it comes to Mac, there isn't a line I won't cross. I've loved her my entire life, and now that's she's back I won't let her go. She refuses to speak about the past, or the secrets she's hiding. I know she's planning on running again. But when you love someone, you stay and fight. Even if you're fighting blind.

Discover the essence of God beyond the confines of traditional religious doctrines in God Without Religion. This groundbreaking book invites you to explore the truth about the divine without the clutter of hearsay or dogma. Experience a fresh perspective on the person of God, His will, and His boundless offerings for humanity.

Dieses düstere High-School-Romance-Sammelband enthält die komplette Burberry Prep Serie: Verdorbene reiche Jungs, Böse Blaublütige, Neid der Idole und In den Armen der Elite. Tauchen Sie ein in die süchtig machende, spannende Saga von Marnie und ihren Jungs, die von den Lesern als „sündhaft gut“ bezeichnet wird!

For couples who are not content merely to “survive” their core relationship in life, this self-help resource for marriage enhancement will teach you the six practices for thriving relationships. It shows the vital things all married people must do to develop and maintain a vibrant, lasting relationship with their companions, soulmates, and life partners.

Ein Monster, das aus der Vergangenheit erwacht. Eine Frau, die ihrer Bestimmung entkommen will. Und ein eiskalter Engelsfürst, der beides verhindern muss. Mayana hasst Engel. Einst fügte ein solches Wesen ihrer Familie großes Leid zu. Seitdem besteht ihr Lebenssinn darin, sich von den Unsterblichen fernzuhalten und ihre Familie vor ihnen zu beschützen. Doch als Micael ihren Weg kreuzt, gerät dieses Ziel in Gefahr. Denn der gefährlich anziehende und mächtigste aller Engelsfürsten spielt nach seinen eigenen Regeln und will Mayana zu seiner Spielfigur machen. Der Einsatz: Ihre Freiheit.

L’idea della felicità coniugale è rimasta una chimera per Agatha Raisin. Il matrimonio con James Lacey è stato un disastro fin dall’inizio e, alla fine, lui l’ha lasciata… per entrare in monastero. E, per consolarsi, Agatha non ha potuto contare sul suo vecchio amico sir Charles Fraith, perché anche lui, in un certo senso, l’ha abbandonata, dato che è andato a Parigi per sposare una giovane francese.

L’agenzia investigativa ha poco da investigare e Agatha Raisin si annoia. È quindi con fin troppo entusiasmo che accetta l’invito di James Lacey, il mai dimenticato ex marito, a trascorrere una vacanza in una destinazione a sorpresa. Peccato che, ad attenderla, non ci sia un romantico hotel affacciato sul Mediterraneo, ma lo squallido e decrepito Hotel Palace di Snoth-On-Sea, nel Sussex, in cui James ha trascorso le estati della sua infanzia.