Исторические любовные романы
Различные книги в жанре Исторические любовные романыSimply Wicked
Every sexual fantasy is indulged at Madame Helene's Pleasure House–a brothel in Regency England where passion is freely given–and taken. . . An Insatiable Appetite. . . Anthony Sokorvsky's only rule in life is not to have any, especially when pleasures of the flesh are involved. But his dark sexual pursuits have led him down a treacherous path that may cost him his fortune if he doesn't end his recklessness and wed. His salvation comes in the form of Marguerite Lockwood. Just one day in Marguerite's presence leaves Anthony lusting after her and fantasizing about all the ways he can bring her to new heights of delirious, scorching ecstasy. . . The Ultimate Satisfaction. . . When Anthony Sokorvsky offers to escort Marguerite around London, she's not sure what to make of the intriguing–yet very sensual–man. And when he wastes no time in seducing her, she finds herself thoroughly aroused. No man before has managed to ignite the wild desire she now feels deep within her. Surrendering completely to Anthony's expert caresses, Marguerite is ready to finally have her erotic needs met–and to fulfill her lover's most wicked longings. . . Outstanding praise for Kate Pearce and Simply Sexual "This book has something for everyone: hot sex scenes, a sexy hero with a tragic past, a smart and compassionate heroine, intrigue, danger and Regency London at its most decadent!"– Romantic Times "Simply Sexual by Kate Pearce is one of the most arousing and enigmatic historical novels I have read this year." – Romance Junkies "Intelligent characters, complex emotions and a plot that engaged my emotions to a rare high. Very highly recommended." – Two Lips Reviews
Wicked:
In a quiet university town, amid the crumbling ruins of a mansion, ten aspiring writers devise a most unusual experiment. . .an experiment that goes chillingly, horrifyingly wrong. . .It begins when two of the wannabe authors challenge each other to the ultimate test of inspiration. They're Eve and Angela. They're both devastatingly beautiful. . .and devastatingly competitive.Now, a violent storm has plunged the house into darkness. The doors are locked. The phones are dead. And one writer's imagination is about to run wild. . .
Royal Blood
In the Tudor Court of 1518, your friends and enemies can be one and the same. . . During the annual celebration of the Order of the Garter, Sir Michael Devereaux arrives in King Henry VIII's court on a mission for his benefactor. The celebration's endless feats and sumptuous women delight the charismatic newcomer, who becomes captivated by the enigmatic Princess Renée of France. But evil, it seems, has followed Michael to the court. Shortly after his arrival, an unknown killer claims several victims, including the Queen's lady-in-waiting, and the powerful Cardinal Wolsey asks Michael to help with the investigation. As he searches for the killer, Michael is haunted by disturbing images of the victims–flashes of violence that lead him to doubt his own sanity. Michael soon realizes that the key to solving the crime is connected to both the Pope's Imperial vault in Rome and a mystery from Michael's own past–revealing a secret that is so damning, it could forever alter the future of mankind. Powerfully evocative and steeped with detail from the breathtaking era of the Tudors, Royal Blood is historical storytelling at its richest–an unforgettable tale of intrigue, passion, and danger.
Dangerous Games
London, 1851. An alluring, outspoken widow and an enigmatic agent are drawn into a web of power, greed, and ambition that threatens to overturn the very future of the British Empire. . . Society knows Lilly Clarence Hampton as a respected widow who was wildly in love with her husband, the architect of London's famed Crystal Palace. The truth. . .well, the truth would cost Lilly her reputation, her freedom, and quite possibly her life. And one man has uncovered it–the reclusive, savagely handsome Julian St. Martin. A former agent of the Crown, Julian intends to blackmail Lilly to obtain plans to the Palace, where the Koh-I-Noor–the largest diamond in the world–will be presented to Queen Victoria at the Great Exhibition. Men have committed all manner of crimes to possess the fabled gem, but Julian's intentions are even darker. And the closer he gets to the beguiling Lilly, the more complicated matters become. Succumbing to intense, primal desire, Julian and Lilly both become pawns in a wicked game where no one can be trusted, and where the final, shocking truth will test their newfound passion to the limit. . .
The Midnight Man
"The less you know about Ramsay, the better. . ." Lady Helena Hartford knows nothing about Nicholas Ramsay. Rumored to be the richest man in England, he appears out of the shadows and commands her to trust him. Newly widowed, Helena is the target of powerful forces determined to seize her fortune by committing her to an asylum. Losing her wealth means nothing, but losing her freedom to the fetid air and hopelessness of Bedlam would be a never-ending horror. Nicholas has his own reasons for pursuing Lady Hartford. Familiar with the scandalous reputation her artwork has inspired, he is focused on revenge but supremely unprepared for the immediate, gut-clenching desire she invokes. As their uneasy alliance gives way to intense passion, enemies are circling ever nearer, intent on a shocking agenda. And Helena has no choice but to trust this mysterious, unpredictable man who could be her savior, or the means of delivering her to her worst nightmare. . .
The Last Chronicle of Barset
This illustrated version of the Last Chronicle of Barset is the final novel in Anthony Trollope's series known as the «Chronicles of Barsetshire» and concerns an indigent but learned clergyman, the Reverend Josiah Crawley, the curate of Hogglestock, as he stands accused of stealing a cheque.
Королева Марго. Искушение страсти
«Да, я надругался над историей, зато посмотрите, какие у нас прекрасные дети!» – говорил о своих сочинениях Александр Дюма. Вот и в его знаменитом романе «КОРОЛЕВА МАРГО» переврано все, начиная с заглавия, – на самом деле Маргарита де Валуа не сидела на троне ни единого дня, а звать себя «Марго» позволяла лишь брату. Вопреки легендам, она не была красавицей – но даже в преклонном возрасте ее окружал хоровод молодых обожателей. Вопреки историческим анекдотам, Маргарита прославилась не скандальными любовными похождениями, а как величайшая писательница эпохи. Вопреки семье, спасала гугенотов в Варфоломеевскую ночь. А единственной любовью всей ее жизни был не казненный Ла Моль и не Генрих IV, а совсем другой мужчина. Кто именно?.. Читайте этот роман – подлинную историю жизни, искушений и страстей легендарной «королевы Марго!
Emma
[/b] From what acclaimed novelist Jane Austen wrongly suspected was the least-liked of her protagonists comes a character unlike any other. Emma is the story of a fiercely independent young woman who defines the boundaries of what a conventional lady was supposed to resemble in 19th century Britain. [b] Emma Woodhouse is a bit of an anomaly in her sleepy town of Highbury. Curious, intelligent, and spoiled rotten, Emma is a young lady whose nose is always in other people’s business. With nothing but time on her hands, Emma delights in the chaos of her good intentions gone awry. With an inclination towards matchmaking, she decides this skill is one that must be perfected, even at the expense others. Quickly becoming the self-professed village matchmaker, it isn’t until Emma’s own heart is on the line that she realizes she’s gone perhaps a bit too far. Now a major Hollywood film starring Anya Taylor-Joy as Emma, Johnny Flynn as Mr. Knightly, and Bill Nighy as Mr. Woodhouse, Jane Austen’s Emma continues to resonate with readers of all ages. With an eye-catching new cover, and a cleanly typeset manuscript, this edition of Emma is both modern, and readable. /p>
Грозовой перевал
«Грозовой Перевал» (1847) – единственный роман, написанный Эмили Бронте без участия сестер. Эта книга принесла писательнице славу. На вересковых пустошах Йоркшира «Грозовой Перевал» скрывает мрачные тайны, здесь разворачивается трагическая история бурной, роковой любви Хитклифа и Кэтрин. Демоническая страсть двух сильных личностей, не желающих идти на уступки, из-за чего страдают и гибнут не только они, но и окружающие их люди. Читатели и литературные критики назвали эту книгу шедевром уже после смерти автора. Эта история по сей день остается одной из самых популярных книг в мире, она многократно экранизировалась различными режиссерами, включая таких мастеров, как Луис Бунюэль и Жак Риветт. © Storysidе