the spanish bride georgette heyerova

If you love Bridgerton, you ll love Georgette Heyer! The greatest writer who ever lived Antonia Fraser Once you step into her world, you won t look back. Katie Fforde If you haven t ready Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store! Harriet Evans_________A veteran campaigner at the age of twenty-five, Brigade-Major Harry Smith is reputed to be the luckiest man in Lord Wellington s army.But at the siege of Badajos, his friends foretell the ruin of his career. For when Harry meets the defenceless Juana, he falls instantly in love.With the selfsame ardour he so frequently displays in battle, Harry dives happily into marriage. In his beautiful young bride, he finds a kindred spirit: bold and courageous, she is his perfect match.But for Juana, who chooses to accompany her new husband s army, a long, perilous year of war must follow ..._________Readers love The Spanish Bride . . .***** I m totally in awe of Georgette Heyer s ability to bring history to life. ***** Her books on the Peninsular War are just... brilliant. ***** Heyer did an amazing job on this one! ***** One of her most exciting books; I couldn t put it down. ***** This book is must read for anyone with a love of period drama, war and romance.

Objev podobné jako The Spanish Bride - Georgette Heyerová

If you love Bridgerton, you ll love Georgette Heyer! The greatest writer who ever lived Antonia Fraser Beautifully crafted Philippa Gregory Incisively witty, quietly subversive Joanne Harris_____________Captain John Staple s exploits against Napoleon s armies in the Spanish Peninsula have earned him the nickname Crazy Jack amongst his comrades in the Dragoon Guards.But once the Battle of Waterloo brings the Napoleonic Wars to a decisive end, the adventure-loving Captain finds life in peacetime intolerably dull.When he finds himself lost in the Pennines, he takes refuge at an unmanned toll-house.It s there that he encounters a lady of extraordinary qualities - and suddenly, his soldiering days pale in comparison to a new adventure in which he must rescue a woman and investigate a scandalous murder . . ._____________ If you haven t read Georgette Heyer yet what a treat you have in store HARRIET EVANS Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic KATIE FFORDE Utterly delightful GUARDIAN Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism SOPHIE KINSELLA Georgette Heyer s Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order DAILY MAIL If you haven t read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store! HARRIET EVANS Georgette Heyer is unbeatable. SUNDAY TELEGRAPH_____________Readers love The Toll-Gate . . .***** Heyer s writing is fantastic - I must read more. ***** Umpteenth re-read. I love this book. ***** I ve read this at least twice before ... and I m still wonderfully regaled. ***** Most highly recommended. ***** The whole read is very entertaining.

Objev podobné jako The Toll-Gate - Georgette Heyerová

If you love Bridgerton, you ll love Georgette Heyer! The greatest writer who ever lived Antonia Fraser A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers Independent Heyer s books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen s Joanne Harris Utter, immersive escapism Sophie Kinsella__________________The charming Sophia Stanton-Lacy is a force to be reckoned with.When Sophy is sent to stay with her London relatives, she finds her cousins in quite the tangle.Cecilia is besotted with an attractive but feather-brained poet, Hubert has fallen foul of a money-lender, and the ruthlessly handsome Charles is engaged to a pedantic bluestocking who seems to bring out the worst in him...Fortunately, Sophy has arrived just in time to sort them all out - but Charles is eager to rid his family of her meddlesome ways. Has the Grand Sophy finally met her match?__________________Readers love The Grand Sophy . . .***** The smile never left my face! ***** Sophy had me laughing or smiling through most of the book. She is someone I would love to know in my real life. ***** This one is definitely in my top favourites! ***** Loved every word! ***** Georgette Heyer s books will live on long after the Harlequin historicals fade from our memories, simply because she is superlative at what she does: making you believe in romance. __________________ A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together Independent Georgette Heyer s Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order Daily Mail Rapturously romantic Katie Fforde If you haven t read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store! Harriet Evans Georgette Heyer is unbeatable. Sunday Telegraph

Objev podobné jako The Grand Sophy - Georgette Heyerová

If you love Bridgerton, you ll love Georgette Heyer! The greatest writer who ever lived ANTONIA FRASER A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together INDEPENDENT My generation s Julia Quinn ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton________________The Lofty, isolated Darracott Place is beset with tragedy. And when the contemptible Lord Darracot s eldest son meets an awful death, the family are left with no other choice than to invite mysterious heir apparent Hugo to stay.When the handsome young man arrives, their suspicions seem to be confirmed: he is unsophisticated and unworldly. The family resolve to help educate him.But as time goes on, will the Darracotts learn there s more to Hugo than meets the eye?________________ Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic KATIE FFORDE One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer s books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen s JOANNE HARRIS Utterly delightful GUARDIAN Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism SOPHIE KINSELLA If you haven t read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store! HARRIET EVANS Georgette Heyer is unbeatable. SUNDAY TELEGRAPH________________Readers love The Unknown Ajax ...***** Bravo, Bravo, Bravo!!! What a story. ***** One of my very favorite Heyer novels! ***** It s hard for me to write a review of The Unknown Ajax without drooling and drivelling. ***** What an unexpected and captivating read. ***** How on Earth did Georgette Heyer come up with so many distinct characters and so many completely dissimilar plots? The lady was brilliant, I tell you!

Objev podobné jako The Unknown Ajax - Georgette Heyerová

If you love Bridgerton, you ll love Georgette Heyer! The greatest writer who ever lived ANTONIA FRASER A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewer! INDEPENDENT Heyer s books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen s JOANNE HARRIS_____________Returning home from the battle of Waterloo to claim his title as the new Seventh Earl of St Erth, Gervase Frant is met with surprising hostility from his family.Only Theo, a cousin even quieter than himself, is there to greet him - and when he meets his stepmother and young half-brother he detects open disappointment that he survived the wars.The tensions in the household only worsen as the beautiful Mariann, the intended bride of Gervase s half-brother, catches his eye - and his heart.Gervase may be off the battlefield, but his life is still threatened, as it becomes increasingly clear that someone wants him dead..._____________Readers love The Quiet Gentleman ...***** Absolutely nothing beats a Heyer Regency romance for the sheer enjoyment factor and witty, intelligent humor. ***** Love, love, love! Ahhh, Heyer does it again. ***** Excellent Heyer romance, with a bit of mystery thrown in. ***** There s lots to laugh at in this book and a mystery as well. Thoroughly enjoyable. ***** Loved it! One of my top three Heyers, in fact, my no. 1.

Objev podobné jako The Quiet Gentleman - Georgette Heyerová

Pure joy from start to finish Dorothy L Sayers____________________________________The stabbing of irascible General Sir Arthur Billington-Smith fails to stir up grief in anyone - least of all his family, which is no wonder considering the way he had treated them all during the fateful weekend. He had disinherited his son, humiliated his wife, refused to help his financially stricken nephew and made no secret of his loathing for his son s fiancée, a cabaret dancer. As Inspector Harding investigates, he must pick his way through a mass of familial discontent to find the culprit - and find much more besides ...

Objev podobné jako The Unfinished Clue - Georgette Heyerová

Audiokniha: Šlechtičnu Sophii Stanton-Lacyovou vychoval svobodomyslný otec, a tak nemá s jinými dívkami ze své společenské vrstvy mnoho společného. Na rozdíl od nich totiž nedbá na konvence, nepředstírá slabost a poddajnost typické pro mladou dámu, ale vždycky se snaží prosadit svou, a především má obrovský smysl pro humor. Mnoha lidem připadá její chování pobuřující. Ani Charlesovi, jejímu bratranci, se chování této mladé slečny ze začátku příliš nelíbí. Člověk však míní a život mění… NENÍ TO TYPICKÁ MLADÁ ŠLECHTIČNA, JE TO SOPHIE… … dívka, kterou vychoval svobodomyslný otec sir Horace Stanton-Lacy. Jeho dcera proto nemá s ostatními slečnami ze svého okolí příliš společného. Nedbá totiž na zažité konvence a nepředstírá slabost a poddajnost, tak typické pro mladou dámu. Naopak se vždycky snaží prosadit svou, a co jí nechybí především, je smysl pro humor. Její chování je mnohým trnem v oku, a některé přímo pobuřuje! Ani Charles, její bratranec, z ní není kdovíjak nadšený. Člověk však míní a život mění… Ze čtenářských ohlasů: „Bylo to vtipné, duchaplné, poutavé, prostě úžasné!“ „Od chvíle, kdy se Sophie objeví na scéně, víte, že vás čeká zábavné čtení!“ „Skvělá kniha – Sophie je vtipná a rozkošná. Příběh, který vykouzlí úsměv na tváři.“ HISTORICKÁ ROMANCE PRO FANOUŠKY BRIDGERTONOVÝCH Georgette Heyerová (1902–1974) byla úspěšnou anglickou spisovatelkou. Psala zejména historické romance, v nichž svou emancipovaností nechala vyniknout ženským hrdinkám. Věnovala se však také žánru detektivky. Její příběhy se odehrávají převážně v kruzích vyšší společnosti a snoubí se v nich romantika, komedie, ale nechybí ani drama. Martina Hudečková (1964) se narodila v Praze. Vystudovala konzervatoř a věnuje se především divadlu, nejčastěji žánru konverzační komedie. Celých třináct let byla členkou Divadla Jiřího Wolkera, později působila například v pražské Redutě. V současné době spolupracuje s divadlem Palace. Vedle divadla je její hlavní doménou dabing, v němž se vypracovala na jednu nejobsazovanějších hereček. Několik let dabovala postavu Kelly Taylorové v seriálu Beverly Hills 90210, svůj podmanivý hlas propůjčila rovněž René Zellwegerové (Deník Bridget Jonesové), Helen Huntové (Vějíř lady Windermerové) či Jennifer Greyové (Hříšný tanec). Audiokniha Georgette Heyerová: Vznešená Sophie | Čte Martina Hudečková | Režie Jan Drbohlav | Zvuk, střih a mastering Eliška Blauberová | Hudba Petr Hanzlík| Natočeno ve studiu S Pro Alfa CZ | Grafiku CD podle původní knižní obálky adaptovala Yvone Baalbaki | Produkce S Pro Alfa CZ | Supervize Alena Brožová | Vydala Euromedia Group, a. s. – Témbr, v prosinci 2022 Nahrávka vznikla podle knihy THE GRAND SOPHY Copyright © Georgette Heyer, 1950 | Translation © 2007 Ludmila Kožená | Obálka © Ildiko Neer / Trevillion Images | All rights reserved | Vydala Euromedia Group, a. s. – v edici Ikar v roce 2022

Objev podobné jako Vznešená Sophie - Georgette Heyerová - audiokniha

If you love Bridgerton, you ll love Georgette Heyer! The greatest writer who ever lived ANTONIA FRASER A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together INDEPENDENT My generation s Julia Quinn ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton _______________Handsome, wealthy Sir Waldo Hawkridge is the envy of all those around him.So when the people of Oversett get word of his impending visit, excitement ripples. But his planned visit ruffles a few feathers, too; not least for Miss Ancilla Trent, who worries about the relationship that may unfold between Waldo and her hot-headed young pupil, Tiffany. And when Waldo eventually arrives in the village, his presence leads to the most entertaining of ramifications . . ._______________ One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer s books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen s JOANNE HARRIS Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic KATIE FFORDE Utterly delightful GUARDIAN Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism SOPHIE KINSELLA Georgette Heyer s Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order DAILY MAIL If you haven t read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store! HARRIET EVANS Georgette Heyer is unbeatable. SUNDAY TELEGRAPH_______________Readers love The Nonesuch ...***** The book was a marvel. Whatever I m going to read next might seem pretty poor after this! ***** The Nonesuch was simply a charming and witty book. I ve added it to my favorite list for the fantastic ending and banter. ***** Just as wonderful as every other time I read it!! Still an absolute favourite. ***** This was beautiful! So enjoyable, and so Austen-like! :) ***** Magical. Still five stars - of course. As enjoyble as ever - or maybe even more.

Objev podobné jako The Nonesuch - Georgette Heyerová

If you love Bridgerton, you ll love Georgette Heyer! The greatest writer who ever lived Antonia Fraser A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together INDEPENDENT My generation s Julia Quinn ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton__________________________The only question which hangs over the life of Sir Richard Wyndham, notable whip, dandy and Corinthian, is one of marriage.Wyndham is contemplating his upcoming proposal with considerable dismay, when he chances upon a beautiful young fugitive, Penelope, making a dramatic exit from her home. Impressed, intrigued, and a little worse for drink, he decides to help Penelope flee.What follows is a shockingly perilous advantage - one which might just provide Sir Richard with his own opportunity to escape . . .__________________________ One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer s books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen s JOANNE HARRIS Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic KATIE FFORDE Utterly delightful GUARDIAN Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism SOPHIE KINSELLA Georgette Heyer s Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order DAILY MAIL If you haven t read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store! HARRIET EVANS Georgette Heyer is unbeatable. SUNDAY TELEGRAPH__________________________Readers love The Corinthian ...***** I gulped the book down in one day! ***** I ve read this one several times now and it still leaves me laughing out loud. ***** This book is a treasure trove of laughter. ***** Definitely one of the more hilarious (and slightly ridiculous) Heyers, and also one of my favourites! ***** Lovely madcap Regency romance. Fabulous dialogue. Classic Heyer.

Objev podobné jako The Corinthian - Georgette Heyerová

Audiokniha: OSUDOVÁ CHYBA POSTAVÍ MLADOU ŠLECHTIČNU PŘED NEČEKANÉ VÝZVY Nic netušící Elinor Rochdaleové, nemajetné šlechtičně, se změní život přesně v té chvíli, kdy nedopatřením nastoupí do špatného kočáru. Nestane proto před prahem svého budoucího zaměstnavatele, ale ocitne se na panství Eustace Cheviota, zhýralého a zadluženého mladíka na pokraji smrti. Eustace má bratrance, lorda Carlyona, který Elinor přesvědčí k obchodní dohodě – sňatku s nezdárným Cheviotem. Než noc skončí, je z dívky vdova po muži se špatnou pověstí a paní zadluženého panství. O staré sídlo se dokonce zajímají francouzští agenti a na povrch vyplouvá, že se její zesnulý manžel zřejmě zapletl do špionáže… HISTORICKÁ ROMANCE PRO FANOUŠKY BRIDGERTONOVÝCH „Živý, zábavný… skvěle napsaný román!“ – Kirkus Reviews „Čtení Georgette Heyerové je to nejlepší, do čeho se můžete pustit hned po Jane Austenové.“ – Publisher Weekly Georgette Heyerová (1902–1974) byla úspěšnou anglickou spisovatelkou. Psala zejména historické romance, v nichž svou emancipovaností nechala vyniknout ženským hrdinkám. Věnovala se však také žánru detektivky. Její příběhy se odehrávají převážně v kruzích vyšší společnosti a snoubí se v nich romantika, komedie, ale nechybí ani drama. Miriam Chytilová (*1965) Absolvovala Státní konzervatoř v Praze. Hrála už jako dítě, například v seriálu Tajemství proutěného košíku, nebo filmech Jak se točí Rozmarýny či Indiáni z Větrova. Dnes je dabingovou herečkou a zpěvačkou. Zahrála si ve dvou oscarových filmech, Amadeus režiséra Miloše Formana a Kolja režiséra Jana Svěráka. Do českého jazyka dabuje například Jodie Foster, Romy Schneider či Jennifer Aniston. Je vdaná, má dvě dcery Mariannu a Annu Marii. Audiokniha Georgette Heyer: Vdovou proti své vůli | Čte Miriam Chytilová | Režie Jan Drbohlav | Zvuk, střih a mastering Eliška Blauberová | Hudba Petr Hanzlík| Natočeno ve studiu S Pro Alfa CZ | Grafiku CD podle původní knižní obálky adaptovala Yvone Baalbaki | Produkce S Pro Alfa CZ | Supervize Alena Brožová | Vydala Euromedia Group, a. s. – Témbr v září 2022 Nahrávka vznikla podle knihy THE RELUCTANT WIDOW Copyright © Georgette Heyer, 1946 | Translation © Ludmila Kožená 2005, 2022 | Obálku navrhla Jana Šťastná | All rights reserved | Vydala Euromedia Group, a. s. – Ikar v roce 2022

Objev podobné jako Vdovou proti své vůli - Georgette Heyerová - audiokniha

This anthology of rare stories of crime and suspense brings together 16 tales by masters of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction for the first time in book form, including a newly discovered Agatha Christie crime story that has not been seen since 1922.At a time when crime and thriller writing has once again overtaken the sales of general and literary fiction, Bodies from the Library unearths lost stories from the Golden Age, that period between the World Wars when detective fiction captured the publicâ ™s imagination and saw the emergence of some of the worldâ ™s cleverest and most popular storytellers.This anthology brings together 16 forgotten tales that have either been published only once before â “ perhaps in a newspaper or rare magazine â “ or have never before appeared in print. From a previously unpublished 1917 script featuring Ernest Bramahâ ™s blind detective Max Carrados, to early 1950s crime stories written for Londonâ ™s Evening Standard by Cyril Hare, Freeman Wills Crofts and A.A. Milne, it spans five decades of writing by masters of the Golden Age.Most anticipated of all are the contributions by women writers: the first detective story by Georgette Heyer, unseen since 1923; an unpublished story by Christianna Brand, creator of Nanny McPhee; and a dark tale by Agatha Christie published only in an Australian journal in 1922 during her â ˜Grand Tourâ ™ of the British Empire.With other stories by Detection Club stalwarts Anthony Berkeley, H.C. Bailey, J.J. Connington, John Rhode and Nicholas Blake, plus Vincent Cornier, Leo Bruce, Roy Vickers and Arthur Upfield, this essential collection harks back to a time before forensic science â “ when murder was a complex business.

Objev podobné jako Bodies from the Library - Agatha Christie, Georgette Heyerová, Alan Alexander Milne, Christianna Brand, Nicholas Blake

If you love Bridgerton, you ll love Georgette Heyer! The greatest writer who ever lived ANTONIA FRASER A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together INDEPENDENT My generation s Julia Quinn ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton _______________Endowed with rank, wealth and elegance, Sylvester, Duke of Salford, is ready to find a bride. His pursuit of a partner sets him on course to Phoebe Marlow, a young lady who is far more concerned with riding than sewing or beautiful clothes. With Phoebe struggling to meet her family s demands of gentility and poise, a potential match with Sylvester is exceedingly advantageous. So, it is very intriguing indeed when a visit from her potential suitor causes Phoebe to flee her home. When the pair meet again and an unexpected adventure ensues, Sylvester comes to realise that there is much more to Phoebe than her reputation affords . . ._______________ One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer s books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen s JOANNE HARRIS Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic KATIE FFORDE Utterly delightful GUARDIAN Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism SOPHIE KINSELLA Georgette Heyer s Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order DAILY MAIL If you haven t read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store! HARRIET EVANS Georgette Heyer is unbeatable. SUNDAY TELEGRAPH_______________Readers love Sylvester ...***** Sylvester reminded me again why I consider Georgette Heyer s novels the high water mark in regency romance. ***** This book has a special place in my heart. ***** After many, many years of reading her books I still cannot fault Georgette Heyer as the best writer of Regency fiction. ***** This is one of my all-time favorite books. ***** This book is SUCH fun! And the CHARACTERS!

Objev podobné jako Sylvester - Georgette Heyerová

If you love Bridgerton, you ll love Georgette Heyer! The greatest writer who ever lived ANTONIA FRASER A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together INDEPENDENT My generation s Julia Quinn ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton_________________When Kit Fancot returns on leave from the diplomatic service, he expects to find his loving family at home waiting for him.Instead, he is startled to find his alluring yet extravagant mother on the brink of financial and social ruin. Even more shocking, he is informed that his twin brother Evelyn has vanished without a trace.It s not long before Kit realises the true extent of his family s tangled affairs; it s left to him to set things right. But in the face of Evelyn s continued absence, Kit s ingenuity is stretched to the limit . . . _________________ One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer s books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen s JOANNE HARRIS Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic KATIE FFORDE Utterly delightful GUARDIAN Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism SOPHIE KINSELLA Georgette Heyer s Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order DAILY MAIL If you haven t read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store! HARRIET EVANS Georgette Heyer is unbeatable. SUNDAY TELEGRAPH_________________Readers love False Colours ...***** Love, love, love!! ***** Omigod this book was SO FUN. It was just pure delight and put a smile on my face more than once. ***** Five well-earned stars. ***** Georgette Heyer is the queen of Regency comedy of errors, and this story is one of her best. ***** I love this book so much. It s definitely made my top 10 by Heyer list. And the characters! The plot! I love False Colours so much.

Objev podobné jako False Colours - Georgette Heyerová

If you love Bridgerton, you ll love Georgette Heyer! The greatest writer who ever lived Antonia Fraser [My] generation s Julia Quinn Adjoa Andoh, star of Bridgerton A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together INDEPENDENT Heyer s books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen s Joanne Harris_______________Nell Cardross and her husband are madly in love...But they re very bad at showing it. While Nell believes her new husband, the Earl, married her out of convenience, Giles Cardross worries that his young wife is more interested in his money than his heart.And Nell s secretive and extravagant spending is becoming a problem...As she attempts to pay off her brother s never-ending gambling debts, and prevent the Earl s half-sister from eloping with a potentially ruinous match, will Nell s heart of gold lead her - and her marriage - into trouble?_______________Readers love April Lady ...***** Georgette Heyer continues to dazzle and entertain with this wonderful tale of misunderstandings. ***** Another of my favorite Heyers. Its a mix of the serious and the silly which just works for me. ***** I highly recommend this book to all. ***** This story is charming and heartwarming and absolutely hilarious. ***** I laughed out loud several times. _______________ Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic Katie Fforde Utterly delightful Guardian Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism Sophie Kinsella Georgette Heyer s Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order Daily Mail If you haven t read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store! Harriet Evans Georgette Heyer is unbeatable. Sunday Telegraph

Objev podobné jako April Lady - Georgette Heyerová

If you love Bridgerton, you ll love Georgette Heyer! The greatest writer who ever lived Antonia Fraser A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together Independent Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic Katie Fforde_______________Beautiful heiress Judith Taverner has her pick of London suitors.But her luck takes a turn for the worse when her hapless brother, Peregrine, becomes the target of a would-be-assassin.To Judith s great annoyance, their mysterious guardian - the handsome Earl of Worth - seems far more intent on wooing her than saving her brother, but all is not as it seems...When the truth is revealed, Judith will finally discover if the Earl is after her money or her heart._______________ Utterly delightful GUARDIAN Fabulously witty STEPHEN FRY [My] generation s Julia Quinn ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer s books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen s JOANNE HARRIS Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism SOPHIE KINSELLA Georgette Heyer s Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order DAILY MAIL What a treat you have in store! HARRIET EVANS Georgette Heyer is unbeatable. SUNDAY TELEGRAPH_______________Readers love Regency Buck ....***** A must read for any Georgette Heyer fan! ***** It s a great novel, barrels of fun, highly recommend. ***** One of my favourite historicals! ***** You will not regret reading this book. ***** Totally one of my favourite Heyer novels.

Objev podobné jako Regency Buck - Georgette Heyerová

If you love Bridgerton, you ll love Georgette Heyer! The greatest writer who ever lived Antonia Fraser Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes . . . Utter, immersive escapism Sophie Kinsella I could mainline Heyer s Regency romances until the end of time and still not get bored . . . Georgette Heyer is perfect lockdown escapism India Knight_______________Vernon Alverstoke sees no reason to put himself out for anyone.But when a distant connection asks for help, he is quickly plunged into one drama after another by the disorderly Merriville family.Surprisingly, he finds himself far from bored - especially when he encounters their strong-minded daughter, Frederica.However, she seems far more concerned with her family s welfare than his romantic advances... _______________ One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer s books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen s JOANNE HARRIS There is no one better at intelligent effervescence than Heyer. All her books are utter bliss ANNA MURPHY, TIMES Pick of the Month Sparkling INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY_______________Readers love Frederica ...***** I would definitely recommend Frederica for readers who want to pick up their first Georgette Heyer book. ***** This is one of my favourite Georgette Heyer books. ***** Frederica is a lovely story. Fun, heartwarming, and plausible. ***** This is one of my top three Heyer titles. ***** It is romance and comedy, wit and family at its best.

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Previously titled Pistols for Two, this collection includes three of Heyerâ ™s earliest short stories, published together in book form for the very first time. A treat for all fans of Georgette Heyer, and for those who love stories full of romance and intrigue.Affairs of honour between bucks and blades, rakes and rascals; affairs of the heart between heirs and orphans, beauties and bachelors; romance, intrigue, escapades and duels at dawn. All the gallantry, villainy and elegance of the age that Georgette Heyer has so triumphantly made her own are exquisitely revived in these wonderfully romantic stories of the Regency period. Wonderful characters, elegant, witty writing, perfect period detail and rapturously romantic. Georgette Heyer achieves what the rest of us aspire to. Katie Fforde My favourite historical novelist â “ stylish, romantic, sharp and witty. Her sense of period is superb, her heroines enterprising and her heroes are dashing. I owe her many happy hours. Margaret Drabble Georgette Heyer is unbeatable. India Knight

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If you love Bridgerton, you ll love Georgette Heyer! The greatest writer who ever lived ANTONIA FRASER A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together INDEPENDENT [My] generation s Julia Quinn ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton__________________Leonie Bonnard is being drawn into a twenty-year-old feud.Justin Alastair, the Duke of Avon, is a reprehensible rake with an axe to grind. Decades ago the Comte de Saint-Vire did something unforgivable and ever since Justin has been lying in wait to settle the score.When Justin meets Leon, a street urchin with a striking resemblance to his nemesis, he aims to use him as a pawn in his plans for revenge on the Comte. Except Leon is in fact Leonie, a beautiful young ingénue who may just steal Justin s heart.Can Leonie win the Duke s affection, or will his need for revenge overcome them both?__________________ One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer s books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen s JOANNE HARRIS Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic KATIE FFORDE Utterly delightful GUARDIAN Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism SOPHIE KINSELLA Georgette Heyer s Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order DAILY MAIL If you haven t read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store! HARRIET EVANS Georgette Heyer is unbeatable. SUNDAY TELEGRAPH__________________Readers love These Old Shades ...***** I m not sure that I can entirely express how much I truly love this book and how absolutely amazing it is. ***** Loved the sharp wit, the intrigue, the characterisation... ***** Oh how I adored this book! Such fantastic characters. I am absolutely in love with Le Duc! ***** I can see why [Heyer] is touted as the best of the best when it comes to historical romance. This book was thoroughly enjoyable. ***** Heyer writes vivid, opinionated characters and she captures the Georgian period beautifully.

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If you love Bridgerton, you ll love Georgette Heyer! The greatest writer who ever lived ANTONIA FRASER A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together INDEPENDENT My generation s Julia Quinn ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton __________________________ When Lady Hester Theale learns Sir Gareth Ludlow is planning to propose to her, she knows she cannot accept. Hester senses that his heart lies elsewhere - so when Sir Gareth arrives at her home with beautiful Amanda Smith in tow, it seems to confirm her worst fears. Yet all is not as it seems - Amanda is in fact a runaway; Gareth s mission is to get her home safely. However, Amanda s startlingly lively imagination proves to be more than he had bargained for . . .__________________________ One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer s books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen s JOANNE HARRIS Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic KATIE FFORDE Utterly delightful GUARDIAN Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism SOPHIE KINSELLA Georgette Heyer s Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order DAILY MAIL If you haven t read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store! HARRIET EVANS Georgette Heyer is unbeatable. SUNDAY TELEGRAPH__________________________Readers love Sprig Muslin ...***** A hilarious Regency romance, an absolute riot of laughter. ***** One of Heyer s very best. ***** I never get tired of reading her books! ***** Perfect for a rainy Sunday afternoon, recommended. ***** Decidedly a delightful read!

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If you love Bridgerton, you ll love Georgette Heyer! The greatest writer who ever lived ANTONIA FRASER My generation s Julia Quinn ADJOA ANDOH One of the wittiest, most insightful and rewarding prose writers imaginable STEPHEN FRY___________1815, and the British and French armies are massing ahead of one of the greatest battles of all time ...Occupied by the British, Brussels however is en fete.And Lady Barbara Childe, renowned for being as fashionable as she is beautiful, is at the centre of all that is fashionable and light-hearted.When she meets Charles Audley, the dashing aide de camp to the great Duke of Wellington, her sense of fun and mischief knows no bounds.But it is the eve of the Battle of Waterloo, and who knows whether they will ever meet again ...___________Reader s love An Infamous Army . . .***** This was possibly Georgette Heyer s greatest book. ***** A truly incredible novel. ***** I love Georgette Heyer and so love all of her books. But this one is extra special. ***** A powerful read! ***** It is a good read for regency romance readers who would like a little more info on the battle that figures greatly in those novels.

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If you love Bridgerton, you ll love Georgette Heyer! The greatest writer who ever lived ANTONIA FRASER A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together INDEPENDENT [My] generation s Julia Quinn ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton____________________Annis Wychwood delights in her independence.Beautiful, rich and far too busy for love, she has turned down the advances of many a hopeful suitor.But when she becomes entangled in the affairs of a runaway heiress, she encounters the girl s guardian, the notorious Oliver Carleton.While Oliver may be a reckless and uncivil rogue, Annis can t help but be drawn towards his wild ways . . .____________________ One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer s books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen s JOANNE HARRIS Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic KATIE FFORDE Utterly delightful GUARDIAN Georgette Heyer s Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order DAILY MAIL If you haven t read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store! HARRIET EVANS____________________Readers love Lady of Quality ...***** I was immediately hooked. ***** Smart, entertaining and totally enjoyable. ***** Anyone looking for a fun and quick read and also wants some quality conversations and dialogues, this is the book for you. ***** This is one of my favourite Heyers. ***** I fear I will never find something quite like it.

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If you love Bridgerton, you ll love Georgette Heyer! The greatest writer who ever lived ANTONIA FRASER [My] generation s Julia Quinn ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer s books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen s JOANNE HARRIS_____________Adam Deveril returns from the Peninsula War a hero, only to find his family on the brink of ruin and his much-loved ancestral home mortgaged to the hilt. It is Lord Oversley, father of Adam s first love, who introduces him to Mr. Chaleigh, a City man of apparently unlimited wealth, with his eyes firmly fixed on a suitable match for his one and only beloved daughter.Though this civil contract may work on paper, saving one from ruin and bringing the other desired social status, there is only one way to find out if it can really work . . ._____________ Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic KATIE FFORDE Utterly delightful GUARDIAN Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism SOPHIE KINSELLA Georgette Heyer s Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order DAILY MAIL If you haven t read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store! HARRIET EVANS_____________Readers love A Civil Contract ... ***** A wonderful tale - recommended for those who want some variation in the romances they read. ***** A Civil Contract is a departure from her usual formula, and it knocked my socks off. ***** Very touching, with a dose of humour. ***** One of my all-time favourites among her many brilliant and enduring books. ***** Amazingly good characters, lots of interior dialogue and character development, lots of humour.

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If you love Bridgerton, you ll love Georgette Heyer! The greatest writer who ever lived Antonia Fraser One of the wittiest, most insightful and rewarding prose writers imaginable Stephen Fry All hail Georgette Heyer ... devilish good fun Guardian___________1745: Robin and Prudence Merriot have been adventurers and dissemblers since they were children. And as escaped Jacobites, they need to be.Forced to go on the run, they disguise themselves and make their way to London where they witness the abduction of a beautiful heiress.They rescue her, but in so doing Robin s real identity is revealed, and both he and Prudence find themselves in terrible danger ...___________Readers love Masqueraders . . .***** One of the best books ever. Recommended, over and over again! ***** I am in ecstasy over this book ***** The dialogue in this book absolutely rocks. ***** It s very good fun, and it may be one of my favourite Heyer books so far. ***** One of Heyer s more fantastical stories

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If you love Bridgerton, you ll love Georgette Heyer! The greatest writer who ever lived Antonia Fraser One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer s books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen s Joanne Harris Georgette Heyer is second to none Sunday Times Fabulously witty Stephen Fry Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes . . . Utter, immersive escapism Sophie Kinsella Wonderful characters . . . rapturously romantic Katie Fforde_________________Kitty Charing s life-changing inheritance comes with a catch. Her eccentric and childless guardian, Mr. Penicuik, is leaving Kitty all of his vast fortune - but with one condition. She must marry one of his five grand-nephews.However, Kitty s clear favourite - the rakish Jack Westruther - doesn t appear at all interested in the arrangement. To make Jack jealous, Kitty impulsively convinces his cousin, the kind-hearted and chivalrous Freddy Standen, to enter into a pretend engagement.But the more time she spends with Freddy, the more Kitty wonders whether Jack is the right choice after all... _________________Readers love Cotillion . . .***** This is a Heyer novel, so of course I expected to enjoy it, but I hadn t planned on falling totally head over heels in love with it!! ***** If I was stranded on a desert island, this would definitely be one of the novels I would want with me! ***** This is one of Heyer s best books featuring one of her very best characters, that of Freddie Standen. ***** Clever, cute, and so light and carefree it practically bounces. ***** Cotillion quickly moved to the top of my favorite Heyer books.

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If you love Bridgerton, you ll love Georgette Heyer! The greatest writer who ever lived Antonia Fraser I could mainline Heyer s Regency romances until the end of time and still not get bored! India Knight Utter, immersive escapism. Sophie Kinsella __________To win her hand, he must become what he despises ...In an eighteenth-century England of wit, womanising and powdered wigs, provincial Philip Jettan runs the risk of irreproachability. Cleone Charteris stands in no such danger. The golden-haired, headstrong despair of men, she seeks a husband who can duel and dice with the best of them. So Philip leaves for Paris, where his father s hopes and his lover s ideals are realised but with unforeseen consequences for them both . . .__________Reader s love Powder and Patch . . .***** Simply hilarious! ***** Witty and fast paced ***** What a fun read! ***** Georgette Heyer, I love you. ***** If you are a fan of Jane Austen and haven t read Miss Heyer yet then what are you waiting for.

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If you love Bridgerton, you ll love Georgette Heyer! The greatest writer who ever lived Antonia Fraser [My] generation s Julia Quinn Adjoa Andoh, star of Bridgerton One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer s books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen s Joanne Harris_____________Sparkling characterisation and inventive plot from one of the best known and beloved detective novelists of all time.The death of Adam Penhallow on the eve of his birthday seems, at first, to be by natural causes. He was elderly after all. But Penhallow wasn t well liked. He had ruled over his estate with an iron will and a sharp tongue. He had played one relative off against another. He was so bad tempered and mean that both his servants and his family hated him.It soon transpires that far from being a peaceful death, Penhallow was, in fact, murdered. Poisoned. With his family gathered to celebrate his birthday, and servants that both feared and despised him, there are more than a dozen prime suspects. But which one of them turned hatred into murder?_____________Readers love Penhallow . . .***** Full of fascinating characters and plenty of vivid description - this one surprised me and actually made me cry! ***** Penhallow is one of my favourite Georgette Heyer novels. ***** A real tour-de-force. ***** Pure genius! ***** Second read, another 5 stars. An original and highly suspenseful mystery, nothing like anything else I have ever read.

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When Fate and a chivalrous impulse combine to saddle Viscount Desford with a friendless homeless waif named Cherry Steane, to whom else should he turn in such a scrape but his old childhood playmate, Henrietta Silverdale? For all they refused to oblige their parents by marrying, they have always been the best of friends. But as Desford pursues Cherry s lickpenny grandfather and reprobate father around unfashionable watering places and the seedier fringes of society, Hetta is forced to wonder whether he might not, at last, have fallen in love. Without the timely intervention of his scapegrace brother Simon, and Hetta s worthy suitor Gary Nethercott, Desford is in danger of making a rare mess of his affairs. Charity Girl is a wonderful romantic novel by the queen of the Regency romance , and one of the most popular historical novelists of all time.

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The One-Stop Guide to Mastering the Spanish SubjunctiveLearning the subjunctive can be one of the most frustrating aspects of Spanish grammar, but it is also one of the most important for being understood and understanding what others say. By adding the Spanish subjunctive to your range of language skills, you will open up a whole new world of communication.Practice Makes Perfect: The Spanish Subjunctive Up Close has established itself as the most effective resource for intermediate and advanced learners. Its clear explanations cut through what is often presented in an overcomplicated or incorrect way, while its exercises provide numerous opportunities for practice that will help you understand the nuances of this challenging grammar element. Develop your skills and confidence as a Spanish speaker with:● Easy-to-absorb explanatory materials and example sentences● Authoritative guidance on how to form the four subjunctive tenses and when to use them● Numerous exercises, expanded in this second edition, to practice what you learn● A comprehensive answer key that not only give you the correct solutions to the exercises but explains the why behind them

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Since its first publication, Hugh Thomas s The Spanish Civil War has become established as the definitive one-volume history of a conflict that continues to provoke intense controversy today. What was it that roused left-wing sympathizers from all over the world to fight against Franco between 1936 and 1939? Why did the British and US governments refuse to intervene? And why did the Republican cause collapse so violently? Now revised and updated, Hugh Thomas s classic account presents the most objective and unbiased analysis of a passionate struggle where fascism and democracy, communism and Catholicism were at stake - and which was as much an international war as a Spanish one. Remarkable ... a definitive account Sunday Times A prodigy of a book ... about the most heroic and pitiful story of the twentieth century Michael Foot His masterwork Independent A full, vivid and deeply serious treatment of a great subject The New York Times Book Review Hugh Thomas is the author of, among other books, The Spanish Civil War (1962), which won the Somerset Maugham Award, Cuba: The Pursuit of Freedom (1971), An Unfinished History of the World (1979), and the first volume of his Spanish Empire trilogy, Rivers of Gold (2003).

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This detailed study of the naval Spanish Civil War describes how the Spanish Navy, torn in two and comprising a Republican and Nationalist part, fought a civil war at sea involving both Hitler s and Mussolini s navies.In July 1936, a pro-fascist coup orchestrated by General Franco tore Spain apart and plunged the country into a bitter civil war. Like Spain itself, the Spanish Navy was torn in two: crews and most ships remained loyal to the Republican government but many of the Navyâ ™s officers joined Franco s rebels, and warships under repair or mothballed in southern ports soon fell to the rebel advance. These formed the basis of Francoâ ™s Nationalist fleet, and with both Italian and German help, the rebels were able to contest the Republic s control of Spanish waters. Overall the Republican Navy held its own, despite mounting losses, until the collapse of the Republican Army led to the fleet seeking internment in French North Africa. Packed with contemporary photographs and full colour illustrations, this study examines the composition and organization of the two rival fleets, the capabilities of their ships and submarines, and the performance of their crews. It also covers the warships of the Basque Auxiliary Navy - an offshoot of the Republican Fleet - and other navies who played a part in the conflict, most notably the Italian Regia Marina.

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UPDATED EDITIONA rousing and full-blooded account of the Spanish Civil War and the rise to prominence of General Franco.No modern conflict has inflamed the passions of both civilians and intellectuals as much as the Spanish Civil War of 1936â “39. Burned into our collective historical consciousness, it not only prefigured the imminent Second World War but also ushered in a new and horrific form of warfare that would come to define the twentieth century. At the same time it echoed the revolutionary aspirations of millions of Europeans and Americans after the painful years of the Great Depression.In this authoritative history, Paul Preston vividly recounts the political ideals and military horrors of the Spanish Civil War â “ including the controversial bombing of Guernica â “ and tracks the emergence of General Francoâ ™s brutal but extraordinarily durable fascist dictatorship.

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A dramatic blow-by-blow account of the defeat of the Spanish Armada by the English fleet - a tale of daring and disaster on the high seas by one of our best narrative historians.After the accession of Elizabeth I in 1558, Protestant England was beset by the hostile Catholic powers of Europe - not least Spain. In October 1585 King Philip II of Spain declared his intention to destroy Protestant England and began preparing invasion plans, leading to an intense intelligence war between the two countries, culminating in the dramatic sea battles of 1588.Robert Hutchinson s tautly written book is the first to examine this battle for intelligence, and uses everything from contemporary eye-witness accounts to papers held by the national archives in Spain and the UK to recount the dramatic battle that raged up the English Channel. Contrary to popular theory, the Armada was not defeated by superior English forces - in fact, Elizabeth I s parsimony meant that her ships had no munitions left by the time the Armada had fought its way up to the south coast of England. In reality it was a combination of inclement weather and bad luck that landed the killer blow on the Spanish forces, and of the 125 Spanish ships that set sail against England, only 60 limped home - the rest sunk or wrecked with barely a shot fired.

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Brilliantly entertaining and original C.L. Taylor A standout book Rosie WalshFrom the Sunday Times-bestselling author Rowan Coleman, comes a special new series featuring the Brontë sisters, written under the name Bella EllisYorkshire, 1845, and dark rumours are spreading across the moors. Everything indicates that Mrs Elizabeth Chester of Chester Grange has been brutally murdered in her home - but nobody can find her body.As the dark murmurs reach Emily, Anne and Charlotte Brontë, the sisters are horrified, yet intrigued. Before they know it, the siblings become embroiled in the quest to find the vanished bride, sparking their imaginations but placing their lives at great peril . . .Loved The Vanished Bride? Pre-order The Diabolical Bones, the next book in the Brontë Mysteries series now!Praise for The Vanished Bride: Evocative and utterly enchanting Sarah Hilary A gripping, twisty mystery Angela Clarke A splendid adventure Guardian A treat from start to finish Jane Casey Happily, more Brontë mysteries are to be expected TLS

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Every chef has their staple ingredients, and in The Spanish Pantry, award-winning chef José Pizarro invites you into his home kitchen to share his. With a few key Spanish ingredients, you too can create an authentic, fuss-free meal, whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a feast for entertaining friends. José takes inspiration from the whole of Spain, featuring ‘greatest hits’-type recipes – paella, tortilla, croquetas, classic stews, desserts and more. From ingenious ways to use tomatoes, peppers, garlic and olive oil to the more typically Spanish ingredients, such as Manchego, chorizo and jamon, these recipes follow José #39;s signature style – short on ingredients yet punchy on taste. Chapters are set out in 12 ingredient-based sections, as follows: Onions, Tomatoes, Peppers, Chorizo, Manchego, Almonds, Lemons, Rice, Chickpeas, Beans, Jamón and Saffron. This stylish cookbook is filled with modern recipes and beautiful location photography from Spain and is an essential addition to your cookbook collection. Never before has Spanish food been so accessible or delicious.

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Will Lucy make it down the aisle? It s going to be an uphill struggle . . . The bride: A late starter in life, Lucy always swore she d never get married. But now she has to find a caterer who doesn t charge a fortune for a cupcake, a dressmaker who doesn t make her cry and a way to bring Great-Auntie Betty down from Dundee for the sixpence she is willing to spend - isn t it meant to be HER special day?The groom: Christopher has spent twenty minutes compiling his guest list and checking his suit fits before returning to his newspaper - this wedding business isn t so hard after all. The mother of the bride: Armed with colour-coded wedding planning folders she is all set. However, twice-daily conversations with her daughter don t seem to be shortening the to-do list she s drawn up.The father of the bride: A wedding? My daughter? Who s she marrying?The best friend: Gillian has stood by Lucy through thick and thin, but she is refusing to be a bridesmaid and wear a daft dress.

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Hot Dinners Best Cookbooks of 2022 Full of food that I want to eat, have to cook, and makes me happy just to think about. Quite simply, I love it. I can #39;t see how anyone wouldn #39;t. Frankly, I could cook from this book non-stop. – Nigella Lawson A collection of over 80 best-loved recipes from the heart of chef José Pizarro #39;s Spanish family home. In The Spanish Home Kitchen, José Pizzaro travels back to his mother’s house to draw inspiration from the flavors he grew up with, and shares over 80 of his favorite recipes, gathered from all over Spain. José Pizarro grew up in central-western Spain, in the tiny village of Talaván. His family had been farmers for generations and he spent his childhood on his parent’s farm, helping his father produce vegetables, dairy products and different meats. Life in this small village centered on dinner, with great recipes pass from generation to generation through his grandmother, to his mother, and now him. Recipes include: Shoulder of Iberico Pork in Rich Tomato Sauce with Zesty Couscous; Migas with Fried Egg, Chorizo and Bacon; Seared Squid with Caramelized Fennel and Onions and Lemon and Parsley Dressing; Cherries in Aguardiente Syrup with Pistachio Ice Cream. From nostalgic childhood favorites that his mother fed the family, to more modern recipes with his Spanish twist, there’s a recipe here for everyone.

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This exciting collection celebrates the richness and variety of the Spanish short story, from the nineteenth century to the present day.Featuring over fifty stories selected by revered translator Margaret Jull Costa, it blends old favourites and hidden gems - many of which have never before been translated into English - and introduces readers to surprising new voices as well as giants of Spanish literary culture, from Emilia Pardo Bazán and Leopoldo Alas, through Mercè Rodoreda and Manuel Rivas, to Ana Maria Matute and Javier Marías. Brimming with romance, horror, history, farce, strangeness and beauty, and showcasing alluring hairdressers, war defectors, vampiric mothers, and talismanic mandrake roots, the daring and entertaining assortment of tales in The Penguin Book of Spanish Short Stories will be a treasure trove for readers.

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Stunning SARAH HAWLEY I was completely under this book s spell SASHA PEYTON SMITH Gothic suspense meets modern romantasy EMILY J. TAYLORA sweeping romantic fantasy about a witch who must navigate a ruthless marriage competition - and try not to fall in love along the way. 🧵Lovett Tamerlane is a silkwitch, her rare magic harnessed only through marriage to a Weaver. But finding a Weaver husband requires status, refinement, and money, all of which Lovett lacks. Her only saving grace is her secret ability: to open any door.But when Lovett opens the wrong one, she finds herself face to face with Eliot Lear, the notorious son of a prominent Weaver. Eliot offers her a life-altering opportunity: entrance to the Vainglory, a competition with the ultimate prize - marriage to Noé Alaire, heir to generations of Weaver wealth.Last year, Eliot s sister won the Vainglory - and died. Now Lovett must solve the mystery of her death. If she does, Eliot will ensure she has her pick of Weaver suitors, regardless of who wins the competition. Yet unraveling the murder proves far more complicated than either of them anticipated. And Lovett should know better than to take a Weaver at his word.After all . . . what is love without betrayal?Part twisting mystery, part thrilling romance, The Weaver Bride is an unputdownable romantasy steeped in a lush magical world.TROPESreluctant allies to lovers 🫱+🫲 =💏competition to marry the heir 🤼💍murder mystery 🩸🗡️political intrigue ⚖️magical powers ✨ READERS LOVE THE WEAVER BRIDE A masterful blend of intricate storytelling, imaginative world-building, and a rather interesting magical system ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ There s intrigue, glamour, tragedy, and a murder mystery woven straight through the silk of the plot ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A unique and refreshing take on competition for a prince theme ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A marriage competition that s basically The Bachelor but make it dark fantasy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Massive cliffhanger. Zero chill. I m emotionally whiplashed and I loved every second of it ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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A revelatory journey into the Spanish Civil War s physical and visual legacies, investigating how conflict is memorialised, and obscured, today.Fifty years after Franco s death, and almost ninety since the Civil War began, the scars of violence still run deep in Spain. Nick Lloyd traces this legacy through a series of road trips. Travelling through Catalonia and Aragón, among the last Republican strongholds, he visits battle sites, museums, memorials and more. Speaking with historians, local guides and descendants of International Brigaders, he discovers how places and objects offer clues to a painful past. A Barcelona plaque, metres from the author s home, commemorates the birthplace of Francesc Boix, a photographer whose short but eventful life took him from the Catalan front to the Nuremberg witness box. In Huesca, a dogged journalist builds monuments to his city s wartime resistance, while the preserved ruins of Belchite mark the devastation of fierce street fighting. A journey across the Franco-Spanish border follows the footsteps of the anti-fascist refugees later incarcerated in French concentration camps.As debates over historical memory highlight enduring political rifts, Lloyd powerfully chronicles how war is remembered--or not--in Spain and beyond.

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Fall in love with one of the bestselling novels of all time -- the legendary love story that became a beloved film starring Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep.If you ve ever experienced the one true love of your life, a love that for some reason could never be, you will understand why readers all over the world are so moved by this small, unknown first novel that they became a publishing phenomenon and #1 bestseller.The story of Robert Kincaid, the photographer and free spirit searching for the covered bridges of Madison County, and Francesca Johnson, the farm wife waiting for the fulfillment of a girlhood dream, The Bridges of Madison County gives voice to the longings of men and women everywhere -- and shows us what it is to love and be loved so intensely that life is never the same again.

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A moving celebration of the power of books and reading from bestselling author and illustrator, Tom Percival, creator of Ruby #39;s Worry. Mia feels alone; so alone that it #39;s as if she lives on a small island, far out to sea. But then one day, Mia is given a book - the first she has ever been able to call her own. As Mia reads the book, bridges appear and her island fills with colour and life. And the more Mia reads, the stronger the bridges become, opening up a world of connection and hope... Because a book can take you anywhere... Celebrate the power of books and reading in this moving picture book by Tom Percival, author of Ruby #39;s Worry and The Invisible, among many more. Also by Tom Percival and published by Simon Schuster:The Sea SawThe InvisibleThe River

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A moving celebration of the power of books and reading from bestselling author and illustrator, Tom Percival, creator of Ruby #39;s Worry. Mia feels alone; so alone that it #39;s as if she lives on a small island, far out to sea. But then one day, Mia is given a book - the first she has ever been able to call her own. As Mia reads the book, bridges appear and her island fills with colour and life. And the more Mia reads, the stronger the bridges become, opening up a world of connection and hope... Because a book can take you anywhere... Celebrate the power of books and reading in this moving picture book by Tom Percival, author of Ruby #39;s Worry and The Invisible, among many more. Also by Tom Percival and published by Simon Schuster:The Sea Saw The Invisible The River

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Andie finds herself in the midst of a media scandal that threatens to end her career as a TV landscape designer and her relationship with fellow presenter Johnny.On impulse, she decides to rent her grandmother s old home in southern Spain where she stayed as a child, but is shocked to discover that the beautiful Mediterranean garden she loved is now neglected and overgrown. Worse, her booking has fallen through and ex-flamenco dancer Vicente and his little son Rafi are staying at Casa Higuera â “ where Vicente s wife died in an unexplained accident.After a rocky first meeting, Andie offers to restore the garden, and gradually she and Vicente form a tentative bond.As the garden heals and reveals its secrets, can anything grow between two people who have lost so much?An unputdownable romance set under the beautiful Spanish sunshine, perfect for fans of Rosanna Ley, Jennifer Bohnet and T.A. Williams.Readers love The Spanish Garden! Stunning... Heart-warming with lovely descriptions and beautifully written NetGalley, 5 * Review Hooked from the start... A lovely storyline that takes the reader to the heat and beautiful Spain NetGalley, 5 * Review Wonderful... A real page turner NetGalley, 5 * Review Amazing... A beautiful read... Cannot praise it enough NetGalley, 5 * Review Fun, flirty, funny... Light and airy and really easy to read NetGalley, 4* Review Great summer read... A delight to read and I look forward to reading more from this author Lady Reading 365, 4* Review Heart-warming... Full of self discovery, friendship, womanhood, and love Goodreads, 4* Review Beautifully written page-turner NetGalley, 4* Review Love the way this author writes... Her stories always leave me smiling... A lovely book! NetGalley, 4* Review Beautifully written NetGalley, 4* Review

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Absolutely wonderful. I feel as though I ve been on holiday⠙ ⠓ Jane LoveringThe perfect escapist romance. Let yourself be whisked away to sun-drenched Spain for a holiday you won t forget. For fans of Rosanna Ley, Jennifer Bohnet and Lucy Coleman. Piano teacher Marina Meyer is delighted when her mother offers to help buy her own place in London, even though it means returning to Spain to sell the family holiday home. Cala Turquesa may be beautiful, but it also holds painful memories of Marina s father, who tragically died there in a boating accident.When Marina befriends turtle-saving vet Mati, it s hard to believe she could have stayed away so long. And then there s handsome property developer Agustín, who has set his sights on more than just the real estate...But as Marina clears out her father s belongings, memories resurface, along with troubling questions about the circumstances of his death. Can Marina overcome these to find happiness in the Spanish Cove?Perfect for fans of Rosanna Ley, Jennifer Bohnet and Lucy Coleman.Readers love The Spanish Cove! Wow wow wow! What a wonderful delightful read... It simply is the best summer read NetGalley 5* Review Amazing summer read...I consumed this book in one sitting NetGalley 5* Review Truly stunning book from Cherry; her books get better and better... Beautifully written with lovely descriptions NetGalley 5* Review Amazing... The characters and scenery quickly hooked me in and it was tough to put down NetGalley 5* Review Love, love this book... Great holiday read! NetGalley 5* Review Perfect for taking on holiday and reading by the pool or on the beach! Full of love, loss, romance and sunshine. A very easy read that you will not want to put down NetGalley 5* Review Hugely enjoyable... The perfect summertime read!! NetGalley 5* Review Absolutely brilliant... I just wish I could give it more than five stars! I couldn t stop reading till I found out how it would end! NetGalley 5* Review Oh my. Read in an afternoon... Just have to read it NetGalley 5* Review Perfect beach read which whisked me off to Spain! NetGalley 4* Review

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Revenge plays became the most durable and commercially successful type of drama on the Elizabethan stage. The Spanish Tragedy brings to life the intrigues of the Spanish court, dramatically contrasting romantic passion with violent deaths and clandestine politics.

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This Very Short Introduction offers a powerfully-written explanation of the war s complex origins and course, and explores its impact on a personal and international scale. It also provides an ethical reflection on the war in the context of Europe s tumultuous twentieth century, highlighting why it has inspired some of the greatest writers of our time, and how it continues to resonate today in Britain, continental Europe, and beyond. Throughout the book, the focus is on the war as an arena of social change where ideas about culture were forged or resisted, and in which both Spaniards and non-Spaniards participated alike. These were conflicts that during the Second World War would stretch from Franco s regime, which envisaged itself as part of the Nazi new order, to Europe and beyond. Accordingly, this book examines Spanish participation in European resistance movements during World War II and also the ongoing civil war waged politically, economically, judicially and culturally inside Spain by Francoism after its military victory in 1939. History writing itself became a battleground and the book charts the Franco regime s attempt to appropriate the past. It also indicates its ultimate failure - as evident in new writings on the war and, above all, in the return of Republican memory now occurring in Spain during the opening years of the twenty-first century. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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PRE-ORDER THE SWAN S DAUGHTER, THE LATEST FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR ROSHANI CHOKSHI! LINGERS LIKE A FEVER DREAM V.E. SCHWAB INTOXICATING EMILY HENRYThe addictive and haunting Sunday Times bestseller!Every fairy tale must come to an end.In the tradition of sumptuous gothic novels like The Cloisters and The Bloody Chambers comes a dark fairy tale-infused story about a cursed friendship and a marriage steeped in secrets - from New York Times bestselling author Roshani Chokshi.Once, a man who believed in fairy tales married a beautiful, mysterious woman named Indigo Maxwell-Casteñada. In exchange for her love, Indigo extracted a promise: that her bridegroom would never pry into her past. But when the couple return to Indigo s childhood home, they find the shadow of another girl lurking in the manor s extravagant rooms: Indigo s beloved friend, who disappeared without a trace.Faced with his wife s dark secrets, the bridegroom is unable to resist breaking his promise. Even if it threatens to destroy their marriage . . . or their lives.Combining the lush, haunting atmosphere of Mexican Gothic with the dreamy enchantment of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, The Last Tale of the Flower Bride is a spellbinding and darkly romantic page-turner about love and lies, secrets and betrayal, and the stories we tell ourselves to survive.AUTHORS LOVE THIS: Gorgeous and ornate HOLLY BLACK A fairy tale in the oldest and truest sense ALIX E. HARROW A shimmering tapestry YANGSZE CHOO Dark, haunting, and thrumming with mystery, magic, and love SUE LYNN TAN An opulent, engrossing tale KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE Darkly gorgeous and utterly entrancing SHANNON CHAKRABORTY

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Sink your teeth into a deliciously gothic enemies-to-lovers vampire romance, set in the world of the New York Times bestselling series Serpent Dove!Full of everything I love: a sparkling and fully-realized heroine, an intricate and deadly system of magic, and a searing romance that kept me reading long into the night. ⠓ Sarah J Maas on Serpent DoveCélie⠙s life is over. She took her final breath trying to save the people she loves⠔including the powerful and enigmatic vampire king, Michal, who refused to let her go. When Célie wakes, she cannot walk in the sun; she can hear her friends⠙ heartbeats and she craves their blood. Michal has cursed her to the eternal existence of a vampire.But Célie isn⠙t the only dead roaming the earth. Her sister, Filippa, has returned as a shadow of her former self, and other revenants are rising from their graves intent on revenge. The fragile balance between life and death has broken, awakening an even darker force⠔and he is coming for Célie, ready to claim her as his Bride. With the fate of their world at stake, Célie and Michal must set aside their searing attraction to mend the veil and right the balance, once and for all.In the thrilling conclusion of the duology set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Serpent Dove series by Shelby Mahurin, a vampire and the woman who tried to kill him prove that true love can conquer anything, even Death.

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Celie s life is over. She took her final breath trying to save the people she loves-including the powerful and enigmatic vampire king, Michal, who refused to let her go.When Celie wakes, she cannot walk in the sun; she can hear her friends heartbeats and she craves their blood. Michal has cursed her to the eternal existence of a vampire. But Celie isn t the only dead roaming the earth. Her sister, Filippa, has returned as a shadow of her former self, and other revenants are rising from their graves intent on revenge.The fragile balance between life and death has broken, awakening an even darker force-and he is coming for Celie, ready to claim her as his Bride. With the fate of their world at stake, Celie and Michal must set aside their searing attraction to mend the veil and right the balance, once and for all. In the thrilling conclusion of the duology set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Serpent Dove series by Shelby Mahurin, a vampire and the woman who tried to kill him prove that true love can conquer anything, even Death.

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARDS DEBUT NOVEL OF THE YEAR. A BOOKTOK SENSATION. A wedding in Spain. The most infuriating man. Three days to convince your family you #39;re actually in love. . . Catalina Martín desperately needs a date to her sister #39;s wedding. Especially when her little white lie about her American boyfriend has spiralled out of control. Now everyone she knows – including her ex-boyfriend and his fiancée – will be there. She only has four weeks to find someone willing to cross the Atlantic for her and aid in her deception. NYC to Spain is no short flight and her family won #39;t be easy to fool. . . But even then, when Aaron Blackford – the 6 #39;4 , blue-eyed pain in the arse – offers to step in, she #39;s not tempted even for a second. Never has there been a more aggravating, blood-boiling and insufferable man. But Catalina is desperate and as the wedding gets closer the more desirable an option Aaron Blackford becomes. . . The Spanish Love Deception is an enemies-to-lovers, fake-dating romance. Perfect for those looking for a steamy slow-burn with the promise of a sweet happy-ever-after. Everything you could want in a romance is right here. Helen Hoang, author of The Kiss Quotient

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