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Ines of My Soul
‘Allende is a master storyteller at the peak of her powers’ Los Angeles TimesIt is 1538 in Spain, and Inés’ shiftless husband left her years ago. He had travelled to Chile to be a part of the new colonies; he didn’t expect that Inés would be bold enough to follow him. Determined to leave her stifling homeland behind, Inés sets out on a journey to the New World. Soon after arriving on the shores of this new land, she discovers that her husband has, once again, slipped out of reach. But before long she meets Pedro de Valdivia – war hero and field marshal to conquistador Francisco Pizarro – and finds a love that not only changes her life, but also the course of history. Based on historical events, Inés of My Soul is an epic tale of how one woman’s determination and passion shaped the future of a country.
The Woman in the Wallpaper
Paris, 1789. The Oberst Factory, which crafts exquisite wallpaper for the most fashionable French homes, is a place shrouded in mystery. Most enigmatic is the woman pictured in each of its prints, rumoured to be the late Mrs Oberst, who died in peculiar circumstances.When sisters Lara and Sofi arrive there for work, they quickly form a friendship with Josef Oberst, the motherless heir to the factory. Whilst Sofi''s political fervour intensifies, Lara is disturbed by the uncanny way her life appears mirrored in the wallpaper. Meanwhile Hortense, Josef''s spoilt aristocratic wife, is similarly unnerved by the scenes that line the walls of her new home. With the mobs growing ever more violent, is she in danger of meeting the same untimely end as the last Mrs Oberst?As revolution blazes across France, the lives of Sofi, Lara and Hortense are set to collide in unimaginable and irrevocable ways. Can they change what lies ahead, or are some patterns destined to be repeated?
Island Beneath the Sea
‘A magical storyteller’ Daily MailIt is 18th century Saint Domingue, and Tété never knew her parents. All she knows is that her mother was a slave, and that her white father’s identity will forever remain a mystery. As a child she is sold to the plantation-owner Toulouse Valmorain, and finds herself subjected to his unwanted attentions. Still, in spite of everything, she finds community and comfort among the other slaves. And as a revolution gains momentum and opportunities surface, she can’t help but wonder: will freedom, one day, be in reac? owerful and moving, Island Beneath the Sea is a story of courage and hope, even in the cruellest of circumstances.
The Praise Singer
AN ODYSSEY OF ART AND POWER, BY THE CLASSIC QUEEN OF ANCIENT GREEK RETELLINGS'Mary Renault is an exceptional storyteller' CHARLOTTE MENDELSON'A song of praise, a work of love, a serene, deliberate book, full of wisdom, rich in character, incident and description' WALL STREET JOURNALEach generation has its own dream of beauty. I have lived long enough to watch it change. At a local wedding on the isle of Keos, farmer's son Simonides is mesmerised by the performance of a renowned Ionian bard. Simonides' own voice is as beautiful as his appearance is ugly, yet his singing has been confined to hours spent alone in the mountains. But now, seeing a way to a new life, he begs to become the singer's apprentice. Before long, his fame propels him to the heart of classical Greece in fifth century BC - a time of political upheaval, of Athenian tyrants, Persian invaders and pirate kings. As art and power intertwine, Simonides must use all his wit and talent to compete with his flamboyant rival, Anacreon, and keep his songs alive. 'Her characters live vividly in their own time, and in ours' MADELINE MILLER'As a historical novelist witing about the ancient world, Mary Renault has few peers' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
The Moonlit Maze
'I read it in a single sitting' SUSANNA KEARSLEY'Deliciously atmospheric' RUTH WARE'Evocative, intriguing, twisty' WOMAN & HOME'Beautiful' AMANDA GEARDA windswept moor. A house in ruins. A secret to unlock... The past can hold you in its spell... 1924. Lord and Lady Kearsley's glittering Summer Ball is in full swing when their betrothed daughter Xanthe slips out of the Orangery and into the maze for a secret encounter. By the next morning, the grand house will be in ashes and two bodies removed, but no one will ever know what happened that night in Winterthorne. 2024. Juliet Stewart discovers she has inherited a cottage in the cliff-top village of Winterthorne from a relative she never knew existed. Stumbling upon the ruins of Kearsley Castle, she learns about the fire that destroyed the family. Puzzled by the disturbing gifts appearing on her doorstep, Juliet realises that someone doesn't want her in Winterthorne. But as she becomes drawn deeper into Xanthe's story, she discovers that danger lies not only in uncovering the past, but in the present too... 'Sweeping, intriguing. This book kept me spellbound' CHRISTINA COURTENAY'I loved it. Evocative, gripping... A fabulous read' ANNA STUART'A beguiling labyrinth of love and mystery' LUCY ADLINGTON'Twists you won't see coming' LESLEY LOKKO'Romantic and immersive' JANE JOHNSONWhat readers are saying:'I found myself staying up WAY past my bedtime' ? ?'I loved this book. Betrayal, forbidden love and secrets' ? ?'Gripping and engrossing' ? ?'Exciting and emotional' ? ?'Strong women have us rooting for them. Loved it' ? ?
A Woman of Fortune
Don't miss the unforgettable new story of one woman's grit and perseverance from Sunday Times bestselling author, Val Wood. In 1860’s Yorkshire, a woman’s fortune belongs to her husband – regardless of a so-called-gentleman’s character…When Lydia Mercer’s marriage scandalously disintegrates, she faces some impossibly hard choices. Refusing to hide ashamedly away in the shadows she decides to take control of her future…A future that seems inexplicably intertwined with that of widowed carpenter Matthew Wade and his brood of motherless children? Lydia is magnetically drawn to this very special family, and especially to the strong, honourable, doing everything to keep his family together... When dark secrets and society’s expectation threaten their path to happiness, plucky, determined Lydia refuses to give in to despair. Can she follow her dreams of establishing her own independence and find the family she’s always dreamed o? eaders LOVE Val Wood:'Another outstanding read which I could not put down' 5 ? ?'A wonderful, poignant and captivating story' 5 ? ?'Val Wood cannot put a foot wrong' 5 ? ?
The Last of the Wine
A VIVID, SWEEPING SAGA OF QUEER LOVE AND POLITICS IN ANCIENT GREECE, FROM THE QUEEN OF HISTORICAL FICTION'Renault's eye for intimacy is amazing' DOUGLAS STUART'Arresting and beautiful and moving . . . decades ahead of its time' LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKSYour love made me. Do not take it away; for without love I am a temple forsaken by its godAthens and Sparta, the mighty city states of ancient Greece, have been locked together in conflict for a quarter of a century. Alexias the Athenian comes of age in these turbulent times, as the golden age fractures into uncertainty and chaos. No longer protected by his family's noble status, he is drawn to the controversial teachings of Socrates - and to another of the philosopher's young followers, Lysis. The two young men form a passionate bond, becoming both friends and lovers. Together, they learn to hunt and to love, to debate and to wrestle, to grapple with family and loyalty. But all the while, fate leads Alexias to the moment he must stand alongside Lysis in the last great battle of the Peloponnesian War. 'A remarkable novel, vivid and moving . . . a glowing work of art' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW'Of her Greek fictions, The Last of the Wine [is] her most moving' EMMA DONOGHUE
A Great Act of Love
'A captivating story of love and adventure, thrumming with secrets' Lucy Steeds, author of The Artist'Moves elegantly back and forwards in time, and across the world from Paris and London tothe Antipodes . . . beautifully written' Sunday Times'A compelling tale . . . blends historical fiction with high adventure and romance' Guardian'Like a fine vintage of champagne, this novel is complex, layered, and delicious' Kate MacIntosh, author of The Champagne LettersCaroline examines a stolen map. And there she finds it, at the edge of the Western Hemisphere, a black mark at the 30th latitude smaller than a flea: Norfolk Island. Her Aunt thinks she's a fool for wanting to follow her father to the other side of the world. He is no longer the man who taught Caroline about philosophy, apothecary and dreamt of returning to the France of his childhood. He is a convicted murderer, mad, deported, condemned. But, when she understands that Caroline is determined, her Aunt has one piece of advice: she must leave her past behind and invent a new story. In 1839, Caroline lands in Van Dieman's Land, a young widow of means with a boy in her care. In this insular colony of exiles and opportunists, no-one talks too much about their past. Caroline leases a run-down cottage and abandoned vineyard and, on this island of extreme seasons and wild beauty, she embarks on a fearless enterprise to reclaim her father, create champagne, and rewrite her family's legacy. Travelling from Paris to Edinburgh, London, New York and to Tasmania, The Great Act of Love is an epic story of hope and self-invention.
The Infinite Plan
‘Allende is one of the most important novelists to emerge from Latin America in the past decade’ Boston GlobeGrowing up in 1940s Los Angeles, Gregory Reeves’ outlook on life was always guided by two beliefs. The first: his fear of death was something to be conquered. The second: his father’s radical religious doctrine, ‘The Infinite Plan’, was immutably true. But when he leaves the barrio where he spent his youth for Berkeley, San Francisco, both beliefs are called into question. Soon he has graduated from college, and finds himself in the thick of the Vietnam War. And when he returns, how can he possibly think of life and death in the same wa? ollowing one man’s journey through the twentieth century, The Infinite Plan asks: how much can the American reality shape one’s pursuit of the American Dream?
Medová země - Tessendorfská sága 1
Štětín 1928: Provdat se a vést pohodlný život po boku urozeného manžela? Pro energickou Daisy z Tessendorfu je to hotová noční můra!
Chce jít svou vlastní cestou – i když zatím tak úplně neví, jak by vlastně tahle její cesta měla vypadat. Její kamarádka, sebevědomá pomocnice v kuchyni Mitzi, má naopak o své budoucnosti jasno: chce do Berlína a tam se stát úspěšnou umělkyní.
Jenže přicházejí temné politické časy, které dají životům obou žen bohužel jiný směr – plný nebezpečí a osudových následků…
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Hamnet, 2. vydání
Manželský pár, který žil v osmdesátých letech šestnáctého století v Henley Street ve Stratfordu, měl tři děti, starší Susannu a mladší dvojčata Hamneta a Judith. Hamnet zemřel v roce 1596 ve věku jedenácti let. Zhruba o čtyři roky později napsal jeho otec hru Hamlet. Hamnet se inspiruje životem slavného dramatika. Je to příběh o poutu mezi dvojčaty a o manželství poznamenaném žalem. A také o neobyčejné ženě, jejíž jméno se většinou zmiňuje jen na okraj, o bleše, která se nalodí v Alexandrii, a o synovi rukavičkáře, jenž se pro milovanou ženu vzepře konvencím. Ze všeho nejvíc je to ale něžné a nezapomenutelné vyprávění o chlapci, na nějž se téměř zapomnělo, avšak jeho jméno přetrvává v jedné z nejslavnějších her literární historie.
Women's Prize for Fiction 2020
National Book Critics Circle Award 2020
Britský bestseller roku 2020.
Chinese Ancient Origins
Beautiful edition taking the reader through the origins and history of the Chinese and Asian peoples, highlighting the roots of modern fiction in history, myth and fable.
The events of China's history and origins of its society are inextricably linked to its varied mythology and folklore, reflecting the warring dynasties and the vast landscapes of the country, where distant mountains, and long, winding rivers dominated the sight-lines of ancient peoples. A brand new, highly readable history by Scott Crawford, Chinese Ancient Origins surveys the events, cultural practices, political developments, beliefs, key individuals and roots of ancient China, from the earliest known prehistory through the collapse of the Qin dynasty (206 BCE). This span of history allows the reader to follow a clear line from the origin of humanity in China to the incipient forms of organization, then onward to feudalism and to the founding of the imperial era – a form of government persisting into the twentieth century. An ideal companion to Flame Tree's Chinese Myths & Legends.
Flame Tree Collector's Editions present the foundations of speculative fiction: authors, myths, tales and history without which the imaginative literature of the twentieth century would not exist, bringing the best, most influential and most fascinating works into a striking and collectable library. Each book features a new Introduction and a Glossary of Terms or lists of Ancient Leaders.
The Silence and the Rage
'A novelist at the height of his powers' La Croix'You have the ingredients Balzac would have cooked with. And it is exactly those great 19th century novels that Lemaitre will remind you of' Sunday TimesIt is 1952 and the Pelletier family have returned to a life in France... Patriarch Louis Pelletier, a successful businessman with a dark past, has remained with his wife in Beirut, but his family have settled on French soil. Jean, the menacing eldest brother, hides a terrible secret and is trapped in a stifling marriage, though his life is enriched by his love for his three-year-old daughter. François, an up-and-coming reporter, is caught up in a volatile love affair; and Hélene, their younger sister, strives to make her own way as a journalist, but as a woman in a man's world, she faces extraordinary challenges as she fights to expose a vast industrial scandal. Filled with twists and turns, dark and compelling, yet ripe with wit and surprising cliffhangers, The Silence and the Rage is the story of one remarkable family against the backdrop of France during one of its most thrilling and turbulent periods. 'As wonderful as The Wide World. A family and social saga to savour in a sitting' Le Parisien'Lemaitre's hard-boiled style of writing is perfectly matched by his translator, Frank Wynne' Financial Times
The Royal Artisan
"Afshar's writing shines in this brilliant perspective shift on Queen Esther's story."--MESU ANDREWS, bestselling author on The Queen's Cook Sazana of Persia creates exquisite pottery that graces Susa's finest tables, but her master, Lord Haman, does not know her secret: Sazana is one of the Jews he has vowed to eradicate. When Haman discovers her true identity, he forces her into indentured servitude. But at Haman's sudden downfall, Queen Esther becomes the new master of the pottery workshop, restoring Sazana to her rightful place. Yet her troubles are not over as Haman's sons are enraged by his death, and the queen assigns one of her men to root out any threats. Sazana is shocked to discover the identity of the queen's agent is none other than Jadon, the man who left her heart in ruins years ago. But despite his presence, danger still lurks, and when Sazana and Jadon become entangled in the hunt for an ancient artifact, so much more than their own hearts and lives depends on the success of their mission. Experience the thrill and intrigue of secrets and romance within Queen Esther's royal domain in this biblical fiction tale that will appeal to fans of ancient history, The Chosen, House of David, Francine Rivers, and Angela Hunt.
Tvrz
Středověk, časově blíže neurčené období. Století nekonečných válek, politických i náboženských nesvárů, porážek, které přinášejí prospěch a vítězství, na která se doplácí, století slavných vojevůdců i jejich neúspěšných odpůrců. To vše na obzoru všedních příběhů prostých lidí. Krajinou se potulují prchající zoufalci i sveřepí kořistníci, zbytky žoldnéřských vojsk, která za úplatu ochotně mění praporce na žerdích. Hledají střechy k přezimování, odlišit je od loupeživých tlup je obtížné. Však ani ti, kteří na události doplácejí, se nemohou vyhnout činům pomáhajícím přežít.
Středem dění je osaměle stojící tvrz, částečně chráněná hlubokými lesy, skalami a rozlehlým močálem, opředeným křivolakými pověstmi. Dědic tvrze svévolně odhazuje krunýř vojenského šatu a vrací se domů. Nachází tvrz v troskách. Dopřává jí novou tvář, soustřeďuje kolem sebe odkudsi prchající, věkově, národnostně i charakterově rozdílné, prahnoucí do teple aspoň dočasného domova. I v odlehlém krajinném zákoutí se na tvrz postupně vkrádá pocit ohrožení. Matoucí zprávy ze světa jsou stejně nespolehlivé jako ti, kteří je přinášejí.
Na tvrz přicházejí podezřelí cizinci. Vnášejí neklid, vyvolávají drobné sváry, i na hrdelní činy dochází, vztahy se komplikují, také milostné vzněty či pouhé lehkomyslné hrátky zasévají svá semena. Okolní vesnice, tvrze i objekty rozličného účelu podléhají zkáze, podivné přesuny vojsk jsou předzvěstí dalších nepokojů. Pozornost budí vzdálené noční požáry. Dochází k přímému ohrožení, pán na tvrzi se snaží uchránit obyvatele před přímou konfrontací s možnou přesilou, dává však přednost slovu před mečem. Vysílá zvědy, kontrolující okolí. Nejmladší odchází s konkrétním posláním do vzdálené vsi, která se vzpamatovává z pobytu bezohledných nájezdníků. Krajinou zmítanou přesuny vojsk se komplikovaně vrací s dívkou, která přišla o všechno. Také jim se močál stává svízelnou noční překážkou. V podzimně laděné náruči divoké pahorkaté krajiny spěchají ke tvrzi jako k bezpečnému útočišti…
Remember That Day
Discover a new heartwarming story from New York Times bestselling author and beloved ''queen of Regency romance'' Mary Balogh.A soldier and a pacifist make the unlikeliest of pairs, but when attraction sparks, there''s nothing that can prevent their love from igniting.Winifred Cunningham, the adopted daughter of a portrait painter, hopes that her new close friend, Owen Ware, will soon ask for her hand in marriage. But when Owen introduces Winifred to his elder brother Nicholas, the late Earl of Stratton''s second son, the slow burn of attraction between them begins.Nicholas is a cavalry colonel - a hardened soldier whom Winifred at first despises. She finds him intimidating and cruel-looking, while he finds her strange and startlingly forthright. During a summer at Ravenswood, however, Nicholas and Winifred are unwillingly thrown together on several occasions, until they realize the passion that drives their disagreements is not due to dislike - it is because of attraction.Winifred still awaits Owen''s proposal, and Nicholas has made his intention to marry his commanding officer''s daughter quite clear. With allegiances to other marriage prospects and brotherly bonds at risk, not to mention the age difference between them, Nicholas and Winifred know it would be wholly improper to pursue a romance . . .And yet, romance is irresistible. Perhaps even inevitable. Don''t miss the first four Ravenswood novels, Remember Love, Remember Me, Always Remember and Remember When - out now!Praise for Mary Balogh:''A grand mistress of the genre'' Romantic Times''Balogh is the queen of spicy Regency-era romance, creating memorable characters in unforgettable stories'' Booklist''Mary Balogh sets the gold standard in historical romance'' Jayne Ann Krentz''A romance writer of mesmerising intensity, Mary Balogh has the gift of making a relationship seem utterly real and utterly compelling'' Mary Jo Putney
The Life of Herod the Great
''The Life of Herod The Great – like Hurston herself – is a masterpiece, a miracle, and a marvel. In other words, treasure for the whole world'' Tayari Jones, author of An American Marriage*In the 1950s Zora Neale Hurston penned a historical novel reconsidering the life of one of the most well-known biblical figures, Herod the Great. That novel was never published in Hurston''s lifetime. Now for the first time, it is brought to glorious life with commentary from scholar Deborah G. Plant.Far from his villainous portrayal in the New Testament, Hurston casts Herod as a forerunner of Christ, a beloved king who enriched Jewish culture and brought prosperity and peace to Judea. An intimate of both Marc Antony and Julius Caesar, the Judean king lived in a time of war and imperial expansion that was rife with political assassinations and bribery, as the old world gave way to the new.By bringing this complex, compelling and oft misunderstood leader into shining focus, The Life of Herod the Great invites the reader to reassess history and the world as they know it. What was in Herod’s time is and will be again. Zora Neale Hurston’s never-before-published novel is a lantern of understanding that might be held up to the present or the future, and nothing short of a masterpiece.A never-before-published novel from beloved author Zora Neale Hurston, revealing the historical Herod the Great – not the demon the Bible makes him out to be but a religious and philosophical man who lived a life of adventure.*Praise for Zora Neale Hurston:''Zora Neale was a knockout in her life'' MAYA ANGELOU''Their Eyes Were Watching God is one of the very greatest American novels of the 20th century. It is so lyrical it should be sentimental; it is so passionate it should be overwrought, but it is instead a rigorous, convincing and dazzling piece of prose, as emotionally satisfying as it is impressive. There is no novel I love more'' ZADIE SMITH''To the last page that fills the soul with tears, Hurston''s novel delivers. To me, it is also a welcome reminder that books are democratic, subversive and life-changing'' THE TIMES
At Morning's Light
In her new homeland of Iowa, she must risk heartbreak and uncertainty for her dreams to flourish.Maya Bredesen and her husband plan to journey from Norway to a new life at her cousin''s boardinghouse in America, but on one last fateful fishing trip, a fierce winter storm steals away her husband. With her dreams for the future crushed, Maya is left grieving on the voyage to Iowa, accompanied instead by her brother, who plans to finish his seminary degree.Arriving at a boardinghouse spilling over with orphans and a newly married couple, Maya struggles to find her place amid the chaos. A new friendship develops between her and Eben Miller, the reserved, kind farmer next door, but just as Maya begins to recover from her wounded heart, more tragedy engulfs her. As she and Eben weather trials together, can they overcome the difficulties this new land holds when it seems so far from becoming home?This Christian fiction historical read by Lauraine Snelling paints a heartwarming story of family and love on the Midwestern frontier for readers of frontier romance, Janette Oke, and Tracie Peterson.
Dvorní zahradnice 2: Letní záře
Oldenburg, 1897: Marleene je první ženou, která získala titul „dvorní zahradnice“. Nyní chce svého úspěchu využít k tomu, aby připravila půdu pro další ženy, které by se mohly stát jejími učednicemi. Založení vlastní zahradnické školy však brání v cestě mnoho překážek, neboť stále panuje rozšířené přesvědčení, že ženy se pro tuto profesi nehodí. A když se Marleene postaví do cesty její největší protivník, musí svést svou zatím největší bitvu – o své žákyně, o svůj životní sen i o svou lásku!
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Historické romány netreba dlho predstavovať. Kto by nemal rád príbehy odohrávajúce sa v časoch dávno, aj nie až tak dávno minulých. Ponorte sa do najkrajších historických príbehov pre ženy, ale aj pre mužov a nechajte sa uniesť od každodenných problémov. Nájdete tu top najnovšie historické romány od Lucindy Riley či Julie Quinn, alebo Jany Pronskej ale aj klasiku od Jane Austen alebo Ericha Maria Remarquea
