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In the few weeks that Nora, a young Irish girl, has been in service to Dr. Damian Thatch as a housemaid, he has been most pleased with her performance of her duties, but has not yet made an attempt to seduce her into submission. Not wanting to appear to be considering her as anything other than a house servant, he had kept communications between them appropriate for her position. Surely, he reasoned, that a scenario might arise naturally where he would have the opportunity to pursue his more prurient interests in her.

Inheriting the family estate has resulted in many disruptions to Dr. Damian Thatch’s life. His unwillingness to give up his practice and become a gentleman of leisure has caused Lady Juliette to leave him, and she took Rosie with her, leaving him without his submissive house maid. Frustrated by having to be careful so as not to leave marks on the masochistic Lady Bridgette, Damian goes to Madame Q’s Nunnery to have his way with a dolly mop. While physically satisfying, however, he finds that purchasing pleasure takes away from his desire for conquest.

My Secret Life is an anonymously penned memoir written during a period from the 1840s to the 1880s by a wealthy and sex obsessed English gentleman who refers to himself simply as 'Walter'. Part confessional, part investigative erotic journalism, it meticulously documents every detail of the author's prolific sexual encounters, offering us in the process an eye and thigh opening account of life behind closed doors in the Victorian age.

On the brink of losing her position as a maid and with no prospects to go on, the offer of a place at Rooksgrave Manor - a house of ill and unusual repute - sounds like a perfect fit for a young woman with Esther’s inclinations. Even better, the invitation comes by the hand of the handsome Dr. Underwood, a delicate gentleman with a ferocious alter ego who knows exactly what he wants from Esther. Upon arrival, the men and the daily decadence of the manor feel too good to be true for a girl of Esther’s station.

"La pantoufle de Sapho" est une illustration de la notion de "masochisme", qui doit son nom à cet écrivain. La domination de cette histoire est charmante mais sans grand danger, pour notre plus grand plaisir.

Eleanor Eastwick is out of tricks. This alleged wallflower is hiding a secret, beyond the fact that her family is skint broke. If she wants to ensure the survival of her aged grandmother and younger siblings, she'll need to leverage the only thing they have left—their good name—and land herself a rich husband. There's only one problem: she has no bloody idea what she's doing. Enlisting the help of the wickedly rakish Marquis of Basingstone, Eleanor embarks on a crash course in how to attract the monstrous Gentry, high society courtship, and lessons in lovemaking . . . academically, of course.

Fire and ice. Powerful forces on their own. Combined? Invincible passion. When mighty Thorburn MacDougall, commander of the Lord of Argyll’s warriors, overpowers the canniest Norwegian he’s ever battled, he rips off the man’s helm to savor the look of horror right before delivering the killing blow.

Sometimes the best revenge is to thrive… When Ross MacDougall, fearless warrior, frequenter of brothels, and seducer of other men’s wives, receives word that the Lord of Argyll wishes to reward him for their latest campaign, he’s skeptical. His liege’s gifts are often dubious blessings. Oftentimes, more like curses. Turns out he’s right to be leery. The reward is an Irish lass who looks like a grubby boy meant to work in the stables. And she's not intended to be Ross’s slave. She’s meant to be his wife. Men turn away from Elise O’Cleirigh because of the accursed red stain on her right cheek.

Libertin, épicurien, esthète et séducteur incorrigible, Giacomo Casanova incarne le 18e siècle. Jouir de chaque instant fut le précepte de toute sa vie. Grâce à ses mémoires où il consigne ses moindres faits et gestes, de 1725 à 1798, nous pénétrons dans l'intime du 18e, des menus, des lieux, des pensées, des goûts de l'époque. Rédigées en français, ses mémoires, dont le manuscrit est accessible sur le site de la B.N.F., expriment son amour, immense, des femmes et de la vie, avec une précision parfois croustillante et une verve toujours savoureuse.

Libertin, épicurien, esthète et séducteur incorrigible, Giacomo Casanova incarne le 18e siècle. Jouir de chaque instant fut le précepte de toute sa vie. Grâce à ses mémoires où il consigne ses moindres faits et gestes, de 1725 à 1798, nous pénétrons dans l'intime du 18e, des menus, des lieux, des pensées, des goûts de l'époque. Rédigées en français, ses mémoires, dont le manuscrit est accessible sur le site de la B.N.F., expriment son amour, immense, des femmes et de la vie, avec une précision parfois croustillante et une verve toujours savoureuse.

My Secret Life is an anonymously penned memoir written during a period from the 1840s to the 1880s by a wealthy and sex obsessed English gentleman who refers to himself simply as 'Walter'. Unlike contemporary 19th century erotic texts, such as The Pearl, whose sole object was to titillate, Walter's interest in his subjects did not end with the extinguishing of the carnal flame. His hunger to understand the circumstances and minds of the women he encountered is never upstaged by the sex.

Écrit en 1850 lors d'un voyage en Italie, Lettre à la Présidente est un texte cru, truculent, cocasse, et parfois sombre, adressé à une femme peu ordinaire qui, selon le dire de Gautier, « se montrait supérieure aux autres femmes, d'abord en ce qu'elle était mieux faite, ensuite, parce que, contrairement aux habitudes des personnes de son sexe, elle n'exigeait point qu'on lui fit la cour, et permettait aux hommes de parler devant elle des choses les plus sérieuses et les plus abstraites ».

Die junge sinnliche Catherine de Chabannes zieht am Hof Ludwig XIV. Männer und Frauen in ihren Bann. Im Auftrag des Königs setzt sie ihren Körper freizügig ein, um bei lustvollen und tabulosen Begegnungen Geheimnisse aufzudecken und so den König vor seinen Feinden zu schützen. Dabei lässt sich Catherine auf so manches prickelnde und wilde erotische Abenteuer ein, um ihre Missionen für den König erfolgreich zu erfüllen.

In the swirling haze of 1930s pulp, the world finds itself captivated by the provocative pen of Rex Timberlake. His libidinous verses have sparked a frenzy, drawing people into a heady mix of desire and dread. But as the ink flows, so too does a shadow over the land—a looming eco-disaster of epic proportions. In The Unsymmetrical the delicate balance of world stands at a precarious tilt, as paranoia and repression wrestle to steady the swaying pendulum of expression.

Their marriage is built on love, laughter, and just a touch of scandal… but this anniversary, Arthur, the Earl of Sidmouth, is about to discover his sweet wife has an even sweeter surprise in store. Grace may be a countess, but she’s determined to outdo her hopelessly romantic husband with a gift he’ll never forget—one that involves secret midnight baking, mischief, and a great deal of desire. But Arthur has plans of his own… and they’re far more wicked than any recipe.

Clamorosi successi commerciali, questi romanzi-scandalo per eccellenza del Novecento vedono come protagonista la selvatica Claudine, fanciulla e poi giovane donna di spregiudicata sensualità, impegnata a districarsi tra amori saffici e uomini viziosi. Al di là delle presunte scabrosità cui pure devono la fama, contribuirono a diffondere l'immagine di una femminilità nuova, aperta al piacere e non sottomessa al volere maschile né alle convenzioni della società borghese.

Eleonora of Somerset Hall: A Victorian Romance of Love, Betrayal, and Freedom In Victorian England, Lady Eleonora Somerset is trapped in a gilded cage where her beauty is a commodity and her future a transaction. But beneath her exquisite gowns beats a heart yearning for a fierce, untamed freedom. A loveless marriage teaches her that to survive, she must take control. Her rebellion begins with a stolen, forbidden book, awakening a desire that will change everything. Her quest for freedom leads her from a passionate affair with a charismatic officer to the ruthless salons of Paris.

Aurora Lane isn’t just any woman—she carries the power of a glowing crystal that warps her through bodies, times, and desires. Each warp leads to a new life… and a new forbidden temptation. When Aurora awakens in wartime London, she inhabits the body of a married woman whose stockings and secrets stir the longing of her weary neighbor, Margaret. With husbands away at war and ration books leaving love cold, Aurora discovers that stockings can ignite more than envy—they can unlock hidden hunger.

Prästdottern Gunilla fortsätter att utforska livet i den lilla byn Ingelsta. Det skiljer sig mycket från Uppsala där hon i vanliga fall bor och studerar. När Gunilla för första gången får syn på Karin stannar hon upp. Karin är en vacker medelålders kvinna som ibland tar hand om hushållssysslorna hemma hos prästen. Gunillas sexuella aptit är omättlig och efter att ha förfört den förtjusande Karin planerar de tillsammans att även bjuda in allt-i-allon Anders i leken.

Behind the glittering façade of London high society, repressed passions smolder. When recently widowed Lilly, Dowager Duchess of Devonshire, receives a scandalous invitation, she's tempted to indulge her forbidden desires. But in this provocative world of illicit art and masked balls, embracing sensual freedom comes at a high price. As Lilly's wanton adventures entangle her with her dearest friend and a seductive artist, she discovers that true liberation lies not only in unbridled pleasure, but in daring to be her authentic self.