Ergebnis für "Zehn" in Herrschaftshäuser

In 1814 London, England, a lady is defined as a demure, delicate flower. Miss Francine Annesley is not that lady. If men were like plants, she would have a garden of admirers to choose from instead of the thorn in her side since childhood, Julian Beckwith. But she would make an even worse nun than she does a lady, which will be her fate if she can't dig up a husband before the Season ends. However, Julian is not an option. 

Die neue große historische RomCom von SPIEGEL-Bestsellerautorin Sophie Irwin Er will sie zur Frau. Sie will ihn loswerden. Sind sie nicht perfekt füreinander? Lord Ashford ist berühmt, reich und gut aussehend – jede Frau in England will ihn heiraten.

Bookish Arabella Bromley never gave a fig for society's rules—until her sister ran off with a man below her station. Now Arabella is desperate to restore her family's ruined reputation to favor amongst the ton. She'll have to marry quickly and well. But in order to carry off her plan, Arabella needs a duke . . . and she has just the rakish fellow in mind.

Gregory Cynster arrives at the property willed to him by his great-aunt with the intention of converting Bellamy Hall into a quiet, comfortable gentleman’s country residence, only to discover the Hall overrun by an eclectic collection of residents engaged in a host of business endeavors under the stewardship of a lady far too young to be managing such reins. With the other residents of the estate, Caitlin Fergusson has been planning just how to deal with the new owner, but coming face to face with Gregory Cynster throws her and everyone else off their stride. 

Five years ago, Henry, Lord Glossup, was suspected of murdering his late wife. Although he was exonerated and the true murderer caught, Henry has been accused of murdering a lady again, in the same fashion. He appeals to Barnaby and Penelope for help, as does Stokes who, having been the inspector in charge of the previous case, is tasked with solving the current one.

Never let it be said that a Cynster male can't face up to the one unassailable truth: A successful marriage gives life its fullest meaning. To all of English society, Simon Frederick Cynster has a perfect life—one of enormous wealth and impeccable social status. His lean handsomeness turns the...

Große Gefühle in der Stadt der Liebe: ein mitreißender Liebesroman von Erfolgs-Autorin Barbara Cartland Als der Waffenstillstand zwischen Frankreich und England 1803 eintritt, werden zehntausende britische Touristen von Napoleon gefangen genommen. Viele schaffen es unterzutauchen - darunter auch die Frau und die Tochter des verstorbenen Sir Edward Waltham. Notdürftig schafft es Vernita, sich und ihre Mutter über Wasser zu halten, indem sie für Pauline Borghese, die Schwester Napoleons, bezaubernde Kleider näht.

Rowden Payne, known as The Royal Payne, makes his living in the world of bareknuckle boxing. The disavowed son of a duke likes the focus boxing requires. But just as he's poised to knock out his biggest rival, he's mesmerized by a pair of exotic hazel eyes in the crowd. He finds himself flat on his back and short fifty pounds.

Miss Sophia Worsley never expected to be left at the altar, but two broken engagements was enough. Never again will she allow herself to be that vulnerable. It's time to rebel against all that society expects of her. Though even at three and twenty, she knew wearing breeches at Almack's were probably too much… If there is one man bored of life, it's Philip Egerton, Earl of Marnmouth. He's seen it all and nothing can surprise him - though the woman laying down a Royal Flush with a grin is certainly new. Ah, a challenge.

Cressida Mandeville agrees to Lord Crofton's vile proposal, but secretly she has other plans. She will trick the loathsome man, find her father's hidden wealth, and save her family from ruin. All goes well, until a daring highwayman stops their carriage, whirls Cressida up onto his dark horse, and demands a kiss.

As águas do rio Sena brilhavam freneticamente, refletindo o brilho fantástico das luzes de Paris. Lágrimas também brilhavam nos olhos de Nádia, mostrando a dor de seu jovem e sofrido coração. O Sena a chamava, prometendo-lhe no gozo de suas águas o fim das perseguições, tentando seduzi-la com a volúpia de seu misterioso beijo da morte. De repente, um homem a agarrou! Nádia sentiu que seria difícil libertar-se daqueles braços fortes, daqueles olhos negros que a dominavam, com doce e surpresa censura.

Miss Katherina Elliott leads a simple life, teaching impoverished children, just as her parents did before her. Kate knows little of her family’s past except that every three months, a mysterious benefactor sends her enough money to pay the school’s mounting bills. The envelope is brought by the solicitor across the street - a man Kate knows she shouldn’t want but can’t resist.

Dorina's father had been an industrialist, an inventor and a genius who trained her to be his heir, sending her abroad to learn many languages. While she was in France she learned that he had died and she must now take over his business. But she does not feel ready, especially as she knows he has been trying to design a horseless carriage. For a while she keeps his death a secret, to give herself time to learn, and goes to work for his great rival, the Earl of Kennington.