The Private World of Georgette Heyer

Drawing on insights, images and unpublished diaries, Julia Frey explores Edouard Vuillard's private world.

The first-ever insider account of Camp David, the president's private retreat, on the seventy-fifth anniversary of its inception.Never before have ...

Reducere. Instead of the Thorn is one of Georgette Heyer's early novels. It follows Elizabeth Arden a young woman raised by a cold, distant father and a prim...

Reducere. Georgette Heyer single handedly created and popularized the historic and regency romance genre. Heyer's writing is lively, witty, and charming full...

Impetuosity is Arabella's only fault. An enchanting debutante and the eldest daughter of a country parson, she should know better than to allow her...

Rich and handsome, the hope of ambitious mothers and despair of his sisters, the Marquis of Alverstoke sees no reason to put himself out for anyone...

Continuing the successful relaunch of the novels of Georgette Heyer; these are more of her detective novels, which have been given a strong new jac...

Reducere. Instead of the Thorn is one of Georgette Heyer's early novels. It follows Elizabeth Arden a young woman raised by a cold, distant father and a prim...

A bestselling novelist since 1921, Georgette Heyer is known across the world for her historical romances set in Regency England. This is a guide to...

Even as a fourteen-year-old orphan, Simon Beauvallet knows his own mind. Later, friend and foe alike will know better than to cross the flaxen-hair...

Reducere. "A writer of great wit and style...I've read her books to ragged shreds."-Kate Fenton, Daily TelegraphThe spirited and independent Miss Annis Wychw...

Reducere. "Triumphantly good?Georgette Heyer is unbeatable." ? India Knight, Sunday TelegraphAn impetuous flight...Tiffany Wield's bad behavior is a serious ...

Reducere. "What happens when a many-titled Duke decides to play hookey from his suffociaating dignity..."-Kirkus ReviewsCelebrate the 80th birthday of Regenc...

Reducere. ``A writer of great wit and style...I've read her books to ragged shreds.``-Kate Fenton, Daily TelegraphA daring escapePenelope Creed will do anyth...

Reducere. Description"A story in the grand tradition of romance, where love...reclaims one thought to be beyond all hope of redemption."--STEPHANIE LAURENS, ...

The younger son of a youngest son, Captain William Hawksmoor of the Royal Navy never expected to inherit a marquessate, and is none too pleased whe...

Reducere. In the early 15th century, during the middle of the Hundred Years' War, England and France were fighting for sovereignty over France. It was a time...

Reducere. "Fascinating reading...authentic atmosphere in a delightful Enlgish tale" Chicago Sunday TribuneCelebrate the 80th birthday of Regency Romance with...

Reducere. "Witty...a cheerful extravaganza."--The New YorkerHis exploits were legendary...Captain John Staple, back from the battlefront, is already bored wi...

Reducere. "Wonderful entertainment from first page to last."--Chicago Sunday Tribune A past dispute ... When the irascible Lord Darracott's eldest son dies u...

Reducere. "Stylish, romantic, sharp, and witty."?Margaret DrabbleA disgraced lord, a notorious highwaymanJack Carstares, the disgraced Earl of Wyndam, left E...

Reducere. "The Grand Sophy is my absolute favorite Georgette Heyer Sophy is witty, charming, and an unforgettable heroine." --New York Times bestselling auth...

Under the reign of Louis XV, corruption and intrigue have been allowed to blossom in France, and Justin Alastair, the notorious Duke of Avon and pr...

Henrietta Gaydon is making her debut in London society for the Season and while she finds herself popular with 'beaux', her apparent ease disguises...

Sir Waldo Hawkridge, wealthy, handsome, eligible, illustrious, and known as The Nonesuch for his athletic prowess - believes he is past the age of ...

. Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA______________________________Diana Beauleigh is caught between two men. Seven long years ago, Jack Car...

But the King, with his love of adventure, his irrepressible humour and his unmistakeable looks, is no easy man to hide...A typically witty, excitin...

Hero Wantage is desperate to change her fate. When the dashing Lord Sherry proposes out of the blue, Hero is overjoyed - she'll escape a life as a ...

Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

Finding so young and pretty a girl as Amanda wandering unattended, Sir Gareth Ludlow knows it is his duty as a man of honour to restore her to her ...

Kate Malvern is rescued from penury by her aunt Minerva. Kate's uncle lives in one wing of the grand household, and handsome, moody cousin Torquil ...

In 1815, beneath the aegis of the Army of Occupation, Brussels is the gayest town in Europe. And the widow Lady Barbara Childe, renowned for being ...

Reducere. "Reading Georgette Heyer is the next best thing to reading Jane Austen."--Publishers Weekly"Rank, wealth, and elegance are no match for a young lad...

Reducere. DescriptionIn love? You? Nonsense Nonsense Nonsense You do not know what the word means. You are like a -- like a fish, with no more love in you th...

Six new-jacket reissues from one of the best-known and most beloved historical novelists. "Wonderful characters, elegant, witty writing, perfect pe...

Reducere. Description"You're in for a treat."--NORA ROBERTS, #1 New York Times bestselling author The Marquis of Vidal always gets his own way. Until he meet...

The three great-nephews of cantankerous Mr Penicuik know better than to ignore his summons, especially when it concerns the bestowal of his fortune...

A novel of love and intrigue. On his way home, the protagonist chances upon a beautiful young fugitive climbing out of a window.

Reducere. "Whenever I wish I could just chuck it all and live in a world of quick-witted characters, handsome gentlemen and elegant drawing rooms, I curl up ...

'Mad Nicholas' to his friends, 'Scourge of Spain' to the enemy, Sir Nicholas Beauvallet has never been known to resist a challenge.When a captured ...

Endowed with rank, wealth and elegance, Sylvester, Duke of Salford, posts into Wiltshire to discover if the Honorable Phoebe Marlow will meet his e...

And only by daring to impersonate her can Mary save her sibling from certain ruin.Georgette Heyer's wonderful characters and stories made her the u...

Reducere. A houseful of people he loathes is not Sir Arthur's worst problem...It should have been a lovely English country-house weekend. But the unfortunate...

Reducere. Lord Roxhythe is a patriot. He loves his king and his county . . . in that order with an undying passion. When faced with a mission for his king, K...