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She had no opinion of marriage or of men, but is her cold heart proof against true love? The last thing Clara Mantell wishes for is a husband. The daughter of a rake, she has learned to despise men and marriage, and considers love with contempt. Instead, she seeks out men like her father, wielding her considerable charm as a weapon to take them down a peg or two. Lawrence Simpford has been in love with Clara for years but, not being a rake, is unable to gain her attention.

The explosive conclusion to the Cassie Woods, Reporter historical mystery romance series. Cassie Woods has discovered a series of murders linked by a mysterious star cut into the young women's shoulders. With her clout as a reporter now solidified in New York City, she convinces the police chief--and her beau, detective O'Neill--to establish a task force to delve deep into the infamous neighborhood of Five Points to discover the murderer.

Whoever wins the heart of the most eligible gentleman in London will need to be an extraordinary catch indeed. London, 1813—fae and humans alike are abuzz whenever Torquil's Tribune drops a juicy new tidbit. At the center of the gossip is handsome fae, Emrys Wrenwhistle, heir to his family's fortune. As speculation over his prospects grows, the search for a suitable spouse begins.

A 2021 SPEAK UP TALK RADIO FIREBIRD BOOK AWARD WINNER! Young Charlie Mickleson from Colbourne near the Welsh border is indentured to farrier Doyle Brewster, but all is not as it should be in Charlie’s world. Brewster and Justice Leland Cavell, who recruited Charlie, subject him to abuse, leading an adolescent Charlie to run away. Charlie finds employment in the stable at Thornbane Lodge in Cambridgeshire, working for the Hopwood family. In the course of his duties, Charlie meets Harriet Wyndham, who offers him the job of stable manager at the larger Wyndham Estate near Bath.

Zawsze była tą drugą. Niepokorną. Upartą. Siostrą, która nie wierzy w bajki. W świecie, w którym wartość kobiety mierzy się statusem jej męża, zadziorny charakter i wrodzona nieustępliwość mogą przysporzyć jedynie kłopotów. Bella wie o tym aż za dobrze. Zmuszona do życia w cieniu swojej idealnej siostry, nie liczy na szczęśliwe zakończenie.

In 1953, Dee Danes, an orphan raised by her spiteful cousin, is inexperienced in love and desperately wants to fit in. She takes a job tutoring a little girl at a mansion, secretly fantasizing about romance with the owner, just like her beloved heroine Jane Eyre. The strikingly handsome and wealthy owner of Rothmorton Hall, Hugh Roth, appears to enjoy embarrassing her and Dee worries she's made a terrible mistake. Mystery surrounds the other staff and Hugh, particularly the ex-wife everyone is forbidden to discuss.

"Quão caro é o açúcar?" oferece um retrato vívido da sociedade de Suriname, vizinha ao Brasil, durante o período colonial holandês. A narrativa acompanha as vidas de duas meia-irmãs judias, Elza e Sarith, descendentes dos colonos da "Nova Jerusalém do Rio", conhecida hoje como Jodensavanne. Através dessas mulheres, o romance revela as hipocrisias e injustiças de uma sociedade onde o açúcar reinava supremo, afetando profundamente a vida de colonos e escravizados.

A chi non piacerebbe vivere nella Londra di inizio ’800, tra balli, feste e inviti a corte? Di certo lo vorrebbe Rebecca Sheridan, perché a lei il ventunesimo secolo va stretto: vita frenetica, zero spazio personale e gli uomini... possibile che nessuno sappia corteggiare una ragazza?...

Pride and Prejudice has delighted generations of readers with its unforgettable cast of characters, carefully choreographed plot, and a hugely entertaining view of the world and its absurdities. With the arrival of eligible young men in their neighbourhood, the lives of Mr and Mrs Bennet and their five daughters are turned inside out and upside down.

The only novel written by Emily Bronte, Wuthering Heights was originally published under the pseudonym Ellis Bell, and at first was thought to be the work of Emily's sister, Charlotte, the author of the classic, Jane Eyre. Wuthering Heights tells the tale of Heathcliff, a young orphaned gypsy boy, who is brought to the windswept moors of Yorkshire by Mr. Earnshaw, the master of Wuthering Heights.

Step into the timeless world of Pride and Prejudice, brought to life by the captivating narration of Eleanor Willow. Rediscover the charm, wit, and romance of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy's world in this beautifully narrated audiobook. Experience Austen's intricate social commentary and vibrant characters through a fresh, modern lens.

A stunning and magical new novel from bestselling author Jennifer Robson featuring a secret society of time travelers, an Oxford student with extraordinary powers, and the discovery of a lifetime. Oxford, England 1992 Newly arrived at the University of Oxford, graduate student Cora Gallant is...

In the heat of a wartime summer, black GIs gather at the Rivoli Ballroom, where music and dancing offer escape from the uncertainty of tomorrow. When local girl Ginny Lloyd asks American soldier Samuel Grant to dance, an unforgettable connection is born – one that will endure long after the war tears them apart. Fifty years later, Nant is preparing to honour the men it never forgot. Ginny, now married but still haunted by what was lost, reaches out to Dora Grant in Georgia – the mother of the soldier she once loved, and the keeper of a promise made long ago.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. A witty heroine. A proud gentleman. A love story that has captivated readers for over 200 years. Welcome to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. When the intelligent and independent Elizabeth Bennet meets the wealthy Mr. Darcy, their first impressions are...

As spring blooms on the cliffs of Portland, can Cathy Wildblood outrun the secrets of Crow Castle – and dare to dream of a life entirely her own? Born in the shadow of Crow Castle's secrets, she knows life on the wild Dorset shore can be as treacherous as the tides. When the castle hotel...

Da en gruppe mænd pludselig råber op ved kysten, skynder Rebekka og Alvilde sig ned for at se, hvad der er sket. Til deres rædsel ser de mændene hive et opløst lig i land. Rebekka genkender straks den afdøde, men hvordan er han endt i vandet, og hvem står bag? Tilbage på Elveløkken er...

46 lettres sont adressées à un jeune homme. C'est le témoignage d'une femme amoureuse qui confesse ses sentiments. Touchée par la jalousie, elle tentera même le suicide. Un roman intimiste à savourer. « Véritable petit bijou », selon le grand Stendhal, ce roman épistolaire publié en 1824 se présente comme une variation sur la jalousie et ses affres.

Jeffrey Archer's Kane and Abel was a global phenomenon when it was first released, selling over one million copies in its first week of sale, and it has captivated fans worldwide ever since. They had only one thing in common . . . William Lowell Kane and Abel Rosnovski, one the son of a Boston...

Renowned as much for her wit and satirical social commentary as for her stories of love and romance, Jane Austen remains unfailingly relevant and one of Britain’s best loved authors. In this Audible Original collection, an all-star list of narrators (Billie Piper, Claire Foy, Emma Thompson, Florence Pugh and Gugu Mbatha-Raw) capture Austen’s pin-sharp humour and tone in these dramatisations of her six beloved novels accompanied by a full cast.