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Margaret Beaufort was rich, beautiful and just 13 years of age when she discovered that she carried the future king of England within her body. Forced to give him up as a web of intrigue and danger was spun around her son, she entrusted the child to the care of his uncle, Jasper Tudor, who would have laid down his life for the Lancastrian cause. Caught up in the Wars of the Roses, Margaret was banished from court in disgrace, and although she later won the love and loyalty of three powerful men, her heart remained true to Edmund Tudor, the father of her son.

Um der Heirat mit dem skrupellosen Neffen ihres Stiefvaters zu entgehen, taucht Margaret Macy im herrschaftlichen Gut Fairbourne Hall als Dienstmädchen unter. Wenn sie bis zu ihrem Geburtstag durchhält, kann sie sich durch ein großes Erbe ein eigenständiges Leben aufbauen. Allerdings hat Margaret nicht damit gerechnet, dass die Arbeit so hart sein würde. Und dann entpuppt sich der Hausherr ausgerechnet als früherer Verehrer, dem sie einen Korb gegeben hat. Auch ihre Verfolger geben so schnell nicht auf.

Anne Bassett served four of Henry VIII's queens, yet the king himself once pledged to serve her. Had fate not decreed otherwise, she might have been his wife - and queen of England. But now, far from court and heavy with her husband's child, Anne prays in the Hungerford chapel and awaits the ghostly figure she knows will come. This is her story, one that entwines with the fate of another Lady Hungerford from not so many years before.

Browsing antiques shops in Wiltshire, Alison Bannister stumbles across a delicate old portrait - supposedly of Anne Boleyn. Except Alison knows better.... The woman is Mary Seymour, the daughter of Katherine Parr, who was taken to Wolf Hall in 1557 as an unwanted orphan and presumed dead after going missing as a child. The painting is more than just a beautiful object from Alison's past - it holds the key to her future, unlocking the mystery surrounding Mary's disappearance and the enigma of Alison's son.

As hysteria grips the town of Salem, Charity becomes the target of a relentless assailant. Her step-mother, accused of witchcraft, meets a grim fate at the gallows, yet the attacks persist. Seeking refuge, Charity's father, Osborne, sends her to the supposedly haunted Dansford's Farms near Boston—a distant and seemingly secure haven. Little does he know that the horrors awaiting Charity are far from over. Dansford's Farms holds secrets of its own. The former tenant, Philip, was executed for a crime he did not commit, leaving the property tainted with rumors of murder and robbery.

I haven’t seen Inspector Stirling for weeks… at his insistence, not mine. But when Spencer and I stumble across the most bizarre of gardens situated right in the middle of Highgate Cemetery and then very nearly get trapped within it? Well, the inspector is the first person who needs to know about it! The only problem is the blasted man won’t listen to me! And when I insist that his most recent missing person case is tied to this very strange garden? As always, he refuses to allow me to get involved.

When Emilia Lennox loses everything after her husband’s lands and title are confiscated, her beauty is her best bargaining chip with the only man who can restore their fortunes: King Charles II himself. But the king’s favour comes at a price. He will pardon Emilia’s husband only if she agrees to be his mistress. Torn, Emilia comes up with a condition of her own: she will consent, but not until her portrait hangs among the famed Windsor Beauties, a series commissioned by the Duchess of York to showcase the fairest women in the royal retinue.

Bound since childhood to an arranged marriage with the restless and irresponsible heir of Houghton Hall, Viscount Miles Houghton; Lady Catherine Abbott, now grown, finds herself torn between duty to her family and her smoldering ambitions. Possessed of a nimble, curious mind, a love of science and the natural world, and a singular talent for illustration, Catherine desperately longs to accomplish something before she resigns herself to a loveless marriage and the idle, aristocratic whirl of parties and social gatherings within the confines of the palatial Houghton Hall. Banished before his ...

1491, Eltham Palace. Anne Oxenbridge is still mourning the loss of her young child when she accepts the position of wet nurse to Prince Harry, the Queen's second son. Beyond the silver cradles and luxurious Turkish carpets of the royal nursery, she knows there is something special about this baby - but never expected to love him as her own. All too soon, singing and stories must be set aside in favour of books and learning. It appears that Anne's time with her golden prince is also over...until a twist of fate reunites her with the boy who must now become King Henry VIII of England.

Bristol in 1787 is booming, from its stinking docks to its elegant new houses. Josiah Cole, a small dockside trader, is prepared to gamble everything to join the big players of the city. But he needs ready cash and a well-connected wife. An arranged marriage to Frances Scott is a mutually convenient solution. Trading her social contacts for Josiah's protection, Frances enters the world of the Bristol merchants and finds her life and fortune dependent on the respectable trade of sugar, rum, and slaves.

QUEDA USTED FORMALMENTE INVITADO AL ACONTECIMIENTO NUPCIAL DEL AÑO EN LAS TIERRAS ALTAS. Su matrimonio se gestó durante dos décadas. Elizabeth Hay es joven, culta y tiene ideas propias sobre su vida. Alexander Macpherson es un Highlander y un pirata y no está dispuesto a atarse a una delicada flor de la corte. Pero el honor les obliga a seguir adelante con los esponsales que acordaron cuando aún eran niños. Ahora, sólo falta una semana para la boda. Cada uno quiere poner fin a las nupcias, pero el destino tiene una manera de estropear los planes mejor hechos. Mientras la mayor ...

In the rolling hills of 19th-century England, a tale of unexpected love and duty unfolds. Nathan, unexpectedly thrust into nobility by the death of his father, finds himself grappling with the heavy mantle of a dukedom and the care of three young wards. Amidst the whirlwind of high society expectations and personal uncertainties, he discovers an unlikely ally in Bea, the compassionate and capable caretaker of his wards. Bea, with a heart as vast as her determination, navigates the complexities of the estate with grace, winning not only the hearts of the children but also stirring something ...

London, 1591. Nicholas Shelby, physician and reluctant spy, returns to his old haunts on London's lawless Bankside. But when the queen's spymaster Robert Cecil asks him to investigate the dubious practices of a mysterious doctor from Switzerland, Nicholas is soon embroiled in a conspiracy that threatens not just the life of an innocent young patient but the overthrow of Queen Elizabeth herself. With fellow healer and mistress of the Jackdaw tavern Bianca Merton again at his side, Nicholas is drawn into a dangerous world of zealots, charlatans and fanatics.

Discover a Tale of Heart and Resilience in "Love and Loss" Step into a world where the gentle rustle of hay and the sweet scent of roses intertwine with the whispers of love and the pangs of loss. Clara, a spirited young woman, finds solace in the stables, where the quiet company of books offers a refuge from the gilded constraints of noble society. But when she encounters Thomas, a humble gardener with dreams that reach beyond the estate, her heart begins to awaken to a love she never anticipated. As their unexpected bond deepens amidst the backdrop of lush gardens and family expectations,...

Romeo Montague is handsome and charming and the first time he sees young Rosaline Capulet, who has secretly snuck into his family's masquerade summer ball, he falls instantly in love. At first Rosaline is unsure of Romeo's attentions but with her father determined that she join the nunnery, Romeo offers her the chance of a different life. Gradually he convinces her that only true love could make him feel this way, that he is enraptured by her beauty. Indeed, he cannot live without her!

Elizabeth's reign is reaching its winter and England's old adversaries are fading. But in a world on the brink of change, showing any weakness can be fatal. 1598. Nicholas Shelby, physician and reluctant spy for Robert Cecil, has brought his wife and their child home from exile. But he has returned to a dangerous world. Two old enemies are approaching their final reckoning. England and Spain are exhausted by war. In London, Elizabeth is entering the twilight of her reign. In Madrid, King Philip of Spain is dying. Perhaps now is the time for one last throw of the dice.

Two women. Their lives were separated by 500 years, yet mysteriously connected. What will Jennifer risk to find answers finally? Will she risk her life? “Daughter of the Sky provides a unique twist on time traveling and produces an intertwined storyline packed with all the right elements…The Author deserves applause for a brilliantly added plot twist.”-Novels Alive “…amazingly creative with linking history and present women together…fantasy, paranormal ideas, thrills, adventure, and romance…”-Amazon Review “Historical Romance at Its Best”-Amazon Review Jennifer just ...

Lily Valance wants to forget the war. She's determined to enjoy the world of the 1920s, with its music, singing, laughter and pleasure. When she meets Captain Stephen Winters, a decorated hero back from the Front, she's drawn to his wealth and status. The hidden tensions of the respectable facade of the Winters household come to a head. Stephen's nightmares merge ever closer with reality and the truth of what took place in the mud and darkness brings him and all who loves him to a terrible reckoning ...

Samuel Noble was born after his father had been tried and executed for being a witch. His mother fled Scotland with Samuel's uncle Daniel. He was raised with the last name of Noble, but in truth he was the son of Baron Niall Dalais. Now over thirty years later, with a new king, he decides to attempt to reclaim his title and lands. He wants to restore the Dalais name and attempt to erase the taint of witchcraft from his family history. The king agrees on one condition: he must marry a bride of the king's choosing.

"A captivating new voice in paranormal and historical romance! Emily Bold weaves a fine web of engaging characters and exciting action." – Tina Folsom, International Bestselling Author of the Scanguards series England, 1729. Logan Torrington finds the young, wounded Emma Pears in the middle of the forest, who has been ambushed on her way to her uncle's house. After a passionate night of love, Logan brings the extraordinary woman to safety. However, he soon discovers that his elf, as he affectionately calls Emma from now on, has not only captured his heart, but is still in grave danger ......