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Различные книги в жанре СказкиA Lady of Notoriety
DESIRED FOR HERSELF ALONE… When fallen beauty Daphne, Lady Faville, is carried to safety from a rampaging fire, she’s horrified to recognise her rescuer as Hugh Westleigh – a man with every reason to despise her!But Hugh has been blinded and Daphne must nurse him back to health. Unable to see, he is driven to distraction by her tantalising scent and gentle touch. For the first time Daphne feels truly desired for herself alone. But when Hugh finally regains his sight will she find forgiveness in his arms?The Masquerade Club Identities concealed, desires revealed…
London's Most Wanted Rake
‘CHANNING DEVERIL: A NEW WOMAN EVERY NIGHT. YOU’RE WORRIED ABOUT SCANDALS? YOU ARE A SCANDAL!’Rumour has it that Channing Deveril, founder of The League of Discreet Gentlemen, is tired of warming women’s beds. But when he encounters the alluring Alina Marliss the stage is set for his most ambitious assignment yet…Alina is accustomed to teetering on the edge of scandal, so Channing’s skilful seduction is a complication she definitely doesn’t need! She might crave his expert touch but she has no intention of losing her head – much less her heart – over London’s most notorious rake!Rakes Who Make Husbands Jealous – Only London’s best lovers need apply!
The Ambassador's Daughter
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING TITLE THE ORPHAN'S TALE OUT NOWParis, 1919The nation’s leaders have gathered to rebuild the world from the ashes of The Great War. But for one woman, the City of Light harbours dark secrets and dangerous liaisons Brought to the peace conference by her German Diplomat father, Margot resents being trapped in Paris where she is still looked upon as the enemy.Yet returning to Berlin means a life with the wounded fiancé she barely knows. Torn between duty and the desire to be free, Margot strikes up unlikely alliances: with Krysia, a musician who protects a secret; and with Georg, the handsome, damaged naval officer who makes Margot question where her true loyalties should lie.Against the backdrop of one of the most significant events of the century, a delicate web of lies obscures the line between the casualties of war and of the heart, making trust a luxury that no one can afford.THE STUNNING PREQUEL TO THE BESTSELLING NOVEL, KOMMANDANT’S GIRL, HERALDED A ‘BREATHTAKING DEBUT’ BY PUBLISHERS WEEKLY‘Wonderfully written and utterly compelling, this is a must-read’ – The SunPraise for Pam Jenoff:‘[A] heartbreakingly romantic story of forbidden love during WW2’ – Heat‘Must read’ – Daily Express
The Warrior's Forbidden Virgin
Sir Ademar of Dolwyth does not think beautiful Lady Katherine of Ardennes would ever consider him for her husband especially since she is in love with someone else!But when Katherine's heart is broken, Ademar is there to offer her comfort. . . and passion. For though the Norman knight cannot tell Katherine how he feels, he can show her without using any words at all. . . .
A Father’s Revenge
A mother must fight to protect all she holds dear…Thirteen years have passed since Kevin Dolby was sent to prison for robbery with violence.In the meantime, his ex wife Pearl Button has divorced him and remarried, determined to protect her son from knowing who his real father is.Then she hears two pieces of terrifying news – Kevin Dolby is up for parole and that her dear friend Bessie is gravely ill.Bessie has taken on Nora Dobbs, a young woman and she asks Pearl to take over her care when dies. Pearl, thinking that Bessie will recover from her illness and live for many more years, agrees, but less than a week later, Bessie passes away.Pearl will now have to take over Nora’s care and plans to take her to Winchester. However, when Bessie’s will is read, she has left the shop and premises to Pearl, yet with a proviso. Pearl not only has to take over Nora’s care, she must do it in Battersea, moving into the shop and premises and living there for the rest of Nora’s natural life. Then, and only then, can she sell up.While Pearl is persuaded to move back to Battersea, Kevin is granted parole but desperate for money, approaches his parents. Once he gets what he wants Kevin intends to see his son, and nothing is going to stand in his way.
Pleasured by the Viking
Ireland, 1181To secure peace for her clan and protection for her mother, chieftain's daughter Auder Ó Reilly agrees to marry a powerful Norman baron. Though she desperately hopes the alliance will work, Auder worries she won't be able to please her husband in the marriage bed—a fear she admits to her friend, handsome Viking Gunnar Dalrata.Auder has no difficulty imagining sensual delights with Gunnar, but she doesn't believe he would ever think of her that way. Until the night of Bealtaine, when Gunnar whisks Auder away to introduce her to the true pleasure of making love. . . .
Секретная жизнь фей
Эта очаровательная энциклопедия естественной истории фей была составлена в 1920-х годах профессором ботаники Эльзой Арбур для её маленькой племянницы. Красочные иллюстрации и точные заметки рассказывают маленьким читателям о тайной жизни фей и их важной роли в мире природы. Вы откроете для себя множество замечательных фей и узнаете, где и как они живут. Знаете ли вы, что, например, у многих фей перепончатые ноги? Или что феи, живущие на болотах, обычно носят полосатую одежду, чтобы спрятаться среди зарослей? На каждом развороте этой книги вас ждут занимательные факты и советы о том, как защитить места обитания этих волшебных созданий. «Секретная жизнь фей» – это невероятное путешествие в волшебный мир фей, флоры и фауны, которая их окружает. Для младшего школьного возраста.
Муми-тролли и Остров с маяком
Муми-папа мечтает вернуться на Остров, который настолько маленький, что Крошка Мю спутала его с мухой, севшей на карту. И вот, путешествие к Острову с маяком открывает семейству муми-троллей новый мир. Любовь к морю и морским приключениям – неотъемлемая часть рассказов Туве Янссон. В этой книге вы сможете совершить настоящее морское путешествие, в котором можно будет исследовать природу и тайны архипелага, научиться любить море и беречь его. Семейство муми-троллей отправляется на парусной лодке к Острову с маяком, а во время своего плавания они изучают навигацию, знакомятся с морскими обитателями и встречают смотрителя маяка, который расскажет им, как правильно позаботиться о море. Книга «Муми-тролли и Остров с маяком» создана в поддержку кампании по защите Балтийского моря. Для детей до 3-х лет.
Любят ли монстры убираться?
Продолжение мирового бестселлера «Чистят ли монстры зубы?», переведённого на 28 языков! Маленький монстр Фильберт обожает хохотать, играть, жевать сладости… и не любит убираться у себя в комнате! Но однажды он встретил мальчика Джонни, который рассказал ему историю об ужасном чудище, которое выходит по ночам из своего логова и ест разбросанные игрушки! НЯМ! Иллюстратор Грегуар Мабир очень любит рисовать смешных монстров. Поэтому книга получилась очень яркая и забавная. Весёлое пособие для маленьких бунтарей, которые не любят убирать за собой игрушки. Для детей до 3-х лет.
Emma’s Secret
The legendary Emma Harte, heroine of A Woman of Substance, returns…The legendary Emma Harte, the heroine of A Woman of Substance, returns in this sweeping saga of power, corruption, love and secrets…Paula O'Neill, beloved granddaughter of Emma Harte and the guardian of her vast business empire, believes all that Emma left to the family is secure. However, beneath the surface tension is mounting and sibling rivalry brewing.Into this volatile mix walks Evan Hughes, a young American fashion designer. Her grandmother's dying wish was that Evan find Emma Harte. But Emma has been dead for thirty years…Troubled by Evan's presence, and her uncanny resemblance to the family, Paula turns to Emma's war-time diaries.Emma Harte comes vividly back to life. It is London during the Blitz. As bombs drop, sirens wail and her sons go off to war, Emma's trademark resilience, will power and strength all come to the fore. And as the pages unfurl, Paula discovers the secret Emma took to the grave.