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The Stars and Their Light
In Roswell, New Mexico, the mystery of the unknown grips a sheltered novitiate in a haunting historical novel about fate, agency, and faith by the bestselling author of October in the Earth.It’s 1947 when Sister Mary Agnes arrives in New Mexico. Her mission is to establish a monastery in the town of Roswell, where weeks before rumors of the crash landing of an unidentified craft have triggered a crisis of faith. Residents are drifting away from the divine, awed no longer by the heavens but rather the stars.In service to the frightened and confused, Sister Mary Agnes soon befriends Betty Campbell, a teenager marked both physically and psychically by the inexplicable event. Mary Agnes is also unsettlingly drawn to Harvey, an attentive handyman refurbishing the monastery—and a firsthand witness to the crash. But as Mary Agnes tries to guide her wayward friends back to the church, it’s the fantastic and the forbidden that begin to loom large in her imagination.Thrown into her own crisis of doubt, Mary Agnes must choose whether to uphold the order in which she came of age or embrace the truth she feels in her heart, despite its terrifying complexity.
The Stars and Their Light
In Roswell, New Mexico, the mystery of the unknown grips a sheltered novitiate in a haunting historical novel about fate, agency, and faith by the bestselling author of October in the Earth.It?s 1947 when Sister Mary Agnes arrives in New Mexico. Her mission is to establish a monastery in the town of Roswell, where weeks before rumors of the crash landing of an unidentified craft have triggered a crisis of faith. Residents are drifting away from the divine, awed no longer by the heavens but rather the stars.In service to the frightened and confused, Sister Mary Agnes soon befriends Betty Campbell, a teenager marked both physically and psychically by the inexplicable event. Mary Agnes is also unsettlingly drawn to Harvey, an attentive handyman refurbishing the monastery?and a firsthand witness to the crash. But as Mary Agnes tries to guide her wayward friends back to the church, it?s the fantastic and the forbidden that begin to loom large in her imagination.Thrown into her own crisis of doubt, Mary Agnes must choose whether to uphold the order in which she came of age or embrace the truth she feels in her heart, despite its terrifying complexity.
Znamení rožmberské růže, 5. vydání
Hříšní lidé Království českého
Královský prokurátor Oldřich z Chlumu narazí nedaleko hradu Bezdězu na umírajícího mnicha. Od něho se dozví, že se připravuje zavraždění Přemysla II. Otakara. Okamžitě odjíždí krále varovat. Na Pražském hradě ale dojde k vraždě muže, který mohl o spiknutí podat svědectví. Navíc zločinci unesou Oldřichovu manželku Ludmilu. Pak se objeví stopy, které vedou k mocnému Vokovi z Rožmberka. O pomoc v jisté choulostivé věci požádá Oldřicha z Chlumu i královna Kunhuta.
Achilles
Building on the huge popularity of mythological retellings, here is the story of the much lauded hero, Achilles, told through ancient and modern minds, in a beautiful collectable edition.
Featuring the stunning Flame Tree cover treatment, with new stories from open submissions alongside the classic stories and fascinating background, this gorgeous new book reveals the man behind the myth of Achilles, the great warrior of the Trojan War. Considered the epitome of heroism in Greek mythology, Achilles' bravery in combat is famously depicted in Homer’s Iliad, but every hero has their flaws. Authors from classical times all the way through to late Antiquity and the modern era have interpreted his character in a multitude of ways, and this latest book continues the tradition, exploring everything from his exploits in the war and interactions with Agamemnon, Patroclus, Hector and more, back to his early days as an infant dipped into the River Styx, exposing one vulnerable heel. Learn all about the history of the character, followed by new stories that give new food for thought, imagining alternative paths, deeper backgrounds and different viewpoints.
Introductory essay by Jonathan S. Burgess, and foreword by David Leitao. The modern authors whose stories feature in this book are: Amber S. Benham, Hammond Diehl, Corey D. Evans, Kenzie Lappin, Russell Hugh McConnell, Zenobia Neil, Mari Ness, Parker M. O’Neill, Celeste Plowden, Sultana Raza, Chey Rivera, Patricia Scott, Susan Shwartz, Rose Strickman, Adam B. Widmer, Ernie Xu, and Lily Zimmerman.
About the series: Discover the mythology of humankind through its heroes, characters, gods and immortal figures. Myths, Gods & Immortals brings together the new and the ancient, familiar stories with a fresh and imaginative twist. Each book brings back to life a legendary, mythological or folkloric figure, with new stories alongside a comprehensive introduction which tells the original tales and emphasizes ancient and modern connections, tracing history and stories across continents, cultures and peoples. New and emerging writers from open submissions reveal hidden themes, casting fresh perspectives on well known stories, complementing the specially commissioned story of the origins and the cultural background from the era. The first titles are Medusa, Odin, Anansi and Circe.
Noční příběh
Svobodné Heřmanice od roku 1754 sužují noční přízraky a mezi lidmi kolují historky o hrůzách, záhadách a tajemstvích, jež se dějí po smrti místní léčitelky a údajné čarodějnice Marianny Saligerin. Z hrobů vstávají nemrtví, bují černá magie a noci vládnou démoni. Ani z mocného cisterciáckého kláštera nepřichází pomoc, a tak se dva jezuitští misionáři a vědec Amarant rozhodnou pátrat po podivných zjeveních na vlastní pěst. Kdo přibíjí mrtvé i živé na kostelní vrata a spaluje je ohněm? Jsou to zmrtvýchvstalí upíři, nebo snad nečekaný mstitel?
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Életre kelt költemény
Cambridge, Egyesült Államok, 1878. Amerika legendás „aranyozott” korában járunk, amikor az ország elképesztő gazdasági fejlődését forradalmi társadalmi átalakulások és robbanással fenyegető feszültségek kísérik. Az előkelő bostoni családból származó Alice Hathaway Lee a női egyenjogúságért és szabadságért harcol. A gyönyörű lányra a Harvardon tanuló Theodore Roosevelt is felfigyel, és találkozásukból heves, mindent felemésztő szerelem születik, ami nemcsak az ő életüket változtatja meg mindörökre, hanem talán egész Amerikát.
A neves tévés újságíró és író, Mary Calvi Theodore Roosevelt és Alice Lee korábban nem ismert levelezésén alapuló regénye feltárja a történelmi folyamatok mögött rejlő érzelmeket, miközben az Egyesült Államok egyik legizgalmasabb korszakába viszi el az olvasót.
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The Forger's Ink
It’s the 1970s, and a mysterious woman has a cache of letters to sell. They claim to tell the story of the death of Fanny Imlay, half-sister of Mary Shelley and daughter of Mary Wollstonecraft. Did Fanny really commit suicide in an inn in Swansea in 1816, as historians thought? The letters instead suggest a faked death and an escape from Fanny’s fraught family life. It could have been an independence of which Fanny’s mother would have been proud. But the letters also suggest the re-born Fanny remained misunderstood, mis-used and rejected, in the manner of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein monster.The women’s intertwining narratives begin to reflect each other as the mysteries multiply and resolve. Gothic body-swaps, dark mansions and unexpected deaths merge with 70s politics and feminism in this tour-de-force by Jerwood Prize-winning author Jo Mazelis.
Rembrandt's Promise
<p><b>Stunning historical immersion into the world of Rembrandt with a gripping plot of a promise turned sour. For fans of Stacey Halls, Maggie O'Farrell and Tracy Chevalier.</b><br><br>'If, like me, you do not typically reach for historical fiction, I urge you to try this one ... Casts light on the eternality of the constitution of the passionate, hurt, needing human soul' - <i>The Irish Times</i><br><br> 'With glorious language, she gives us a believable, elegant and atmospheric novel - just beautiful' - Nuala O'Connor - author of <i>Seaborne</i> and <i>NORA</i><br><i><b><br>Hanging beside the door is a painting of a wedding feast. The light is centred on the bride; the guests are banished to the shade. That is how it is when he looks at her: all others fade away.</b></i><br><br>1642.<br>The Dutch Golden Age is underway, with Amsterdam at the height of its powers.<br><br>Geertje, an impoverished widow from Edam, enters a melting pot of wealth and culture when she becomes nursemaid in the house of renowned painter Rembrandt. <br><br>After Rembrandt's wife dies, Geertje is drawn deeper into his world and despite her friends' warnings, she begins a passionate affair with the master of light and shadow, with devastating results.<br><br> Based on the true account of a wronged woman who demanded justice, with themes of feminism, loss, ambition and redemption, this is a remarkable debut, perfect for fans of sumptuous historical fiction.</p>
Greater Sins
''A striking debut, filled with folkloric mystery and yearning. Read it, then read it again'' Amy Twigg, author of Spoilt Creatures''A muddy, pastoral fable written with an equal measure of beauty and morbidity. Completely enthralling.'' Lucy Rose, bestselling author of The Lamb''Beguiling and elegiac, Greater Sins unravels a tale of mystery and longing in captivating, unfurling prose that completely absorbs you. A book to sink into'' Lucy Steeds, author of The Artist''An extraordinary sense of place and time, written by an exciting new voice'' Radio Times (Best Books 2025)_____Who will cast the first stone?1915, the Cabrach, Aberdeenshire. An isolated Scottish community is disturbed by a strange discovery: a body in a peat bog, perfectly preserved.Two people haul the body from the ground: Lizzie, the wife of a wealthy local landowner, and Johnny, a nomadic singer and farm hand. At hearthside and inn, people whisper: what have we unearthed?One unveiling brings others. For Lizzie, tenacious but trapped, the discovery reveals unanswered questions about her past while for Johnny, it threatens to uncover a history he’s trying to outrun.As their stories entwine, a series of unsettling events befalls the isolated community. Against the echoes of distant war, and with the boundaries blurring between right and wrong, everyone is looking for someone to blame…Praise for Greater Sins: ''A striking and atmospheric debut'' THE TIMES''The unearthing of a woman’s body in a peat bog during the first world war is the catalyst for a gritty tale of secrets, guilt and desire'' OBSERVER''A haunting picture of a small, intense environment where isolation can breed solidarity and warmth as easily as superstition and exclusion'' FINANCIAL TIMES''Sets a beautifully atmospheric scene from its opening lines to its final moments . . . a compelling and powerful read.'' PA MEDIA''An atmospheric and assured debut'' DAILY MAIL''I absolutely raced through it! What a beautiful book. The prose is so lyrical and the structure so cleverly pulls the reader along - Hanna Thomas Uose, author of WHO WANTS TO LIVE FOREVER''A haunting and extraordinary debut, which will stay with me for a long time. Set during World War One and told in tender, sinuous prose, this is a simmering tale of outcasts and buried secrets, love and redemption'' Danielle Giles, author of MERE''Dripping with atmosphere, GREATER SINS is a hauntingly beautiful story, set in an isolated community. The writing is stunning; every phrase, every sentence is like poetry. And the characters - they’re complex, fascinating, and oh so relatable. A truly unforgettable read'' Fiza Saeed McLynn, author of THE MIDNIGHT CAROUSEL''A darkly lyrical tale packed with secrets, intertwined relationships and a smattering of folklore. The characters are so richly woven, and the harsh rural world they inhabit so compelling, I could almost feel the chill, and taste the drams'' Emma Cowing, author of THE SHOW WOMAN
A Sister's Dream
The new heart-wrenching, yet hopeful, historical saga from Elizabeth Gill.After falling pregnant unexpectedly, sixteen-year-old Catrin is devastated when her neglectful father takes the baby away from her.Fleeing her family home, Catrin reunites with her brother Roddy, a trainee doctor. Wanting to change her life for the better despite her grief, she studies to become a doctor in her own right.But society isn''t welcoming to female doctors and unmarried mothers. Will Catrin be able to win her patients'' trust and fulfil her dream of helping other women like her? And will she ever find the child she''s never forgotten?''Elizabeth reminds us that there is always hope in the face of darkness'' Katie Fforde''Elizabeth writes such strong female characters, who never fail to succeed in the face of adversity'' Trisha Ashley''This book is absolutely brilliant, kept me captivated from beginning to end'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
Rapture
⭐ Longlisted for the Stella Prize⭐ Shortlisted for the ABIA Literary Fiction Book of the Year award''A complex heroine who wrestles with the demands of faith, lust and ambition... A forceful wonder''The Times, Historical Fiction Book of the Month''A gripping, gorgeous story of faith and feminism... A rapturous read''Daily Mail''Mesmerising from beginning to end''Glamour''A spectacular story of shape-shifting, love and faith . . . It enthralled me''Jessie Burton, author of The Miniaturist and The House of Fortune''Astonishing . . . a scorching vision of a book''Charlotte Wood, Booker-shortlisted author of Stone Yard Devotional''A fierce, sexy, heady maelstrom of a book. It sucked me in from the first page''Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The MerciesThe legend is only the beginning . . .Ninth-century Mainz, in the heart of the Holy Roman Empire.Agnes is the motherless child of an English priest - a wild and brilliant girl with a deep, visceral love of God. But when tragedy strikes, she is suddenly forced to choose between what is expected of her and the life she has always dreamed of. Determined to find her own freedom, she disguises herself as a man, securing a place at the revered Fulda monastery and forever altering the course of her existence.Thus begins the life of John the Englishman: a matchless scholar and scribe of Fulda, then a charismatic heretic in an Athens commune and, by her middle years, a celebrated teacher in Rome. There, she dazzles the Church hierarchy with her knowledge of the old and new languages of Europe, theology and Church law, and finds herself at the heart of political intrigue in a city where gossip is a powerful - and deadly - currency.And when the only person who knows her identity arrives in Rome, she will risk everything to once again feel what it is to be known - and loved.More praise for Rapture''All the hallmarks of a great thriller - such tension - mixed with the quiet, confident beauty of Agnes'' voice - her fury and her love''Evie Wyld, author of The Echoes''Bold and unexpected, Rapture buzzes with life and energy . . . Extraordinary''Rosanna Pike, instant Sunday Times bestselling author of A Little Trickerie''Emily Maguire has created an earthy, visceral, and sensual tale, full of devotion, intrigue and passion . . . A stunning novel''Victoria MacKenzie, award-winning author of For Thy Great Pain Have Mercy On My Little PainA note from the author''Rapture is inspired by a thousand year-old story about a clever girl who dresses as a man to follow her lover to a monastery where she becomes a brilliant scholar and teacher, and eventually ends up - still in careful disguise - the most powerful person in Rome. I feel like this is the book I''ve been working towards for my whole writing life. The story of an ambitious woman in a world where women are supposed to be modest. A woman whose mind refuses to accept a small life, and whose body is reviled while remaining, for her, a source of great joy. A woman, who, like so many oppressed people throughout history, finds a way to subvert and resist. To be who she is without permission or approval.In Rapture this legendary, much-argued over figure is a flesh-and-blood woman of ingenuity, purpose and passion. Her name is Agnes, and I''m excited for you to meet her.''
Women of War
August 1914. As World War One begins, two women are determined to do whatever they can for their country… ‘I was holding my breath between chapters! A moving and intricately researched tale.’ JESSICA BULL, author of Miss Austen Investigates''A masterclass in writing, and a wonderful heart-warming story'' GILL THOMPSON, author of The Child on Platform One– Edie Lawrence has never been one to play by the rules.As war in Europe is declared, she disguises herself as a soldier and enlists with a London regiment, with the aim of becoming the first woman to report from the battlefield. But also where she can catch news of her beloved Nate, who has already been sent to the Front.Dr Lucinda Garland volunteers her medical services to the War Office.But her offer is met with rejection. Undeterred, she works with the French Red Cross to create a pioneering all-female-run military hospital in Paris. As Lucinda struggles to cope with the horrific injuries that flood her hospital, she finds herself losing her heart to someone unexpected.And when Edie is injured and her gender revealed on Lucinda''s operating table, the fates of these brave women, each determined to do whatever they can for their country, but also for womankind, intertwine in ways that neither of them could ever have foreseen.–Praise for Women of War''Women of War is impeccably researched, brilliantly written, and shines a light on forgotten stories from the past.'' Fiona Schneider, author of The Paris AffairReaders love Women of War:''If you’re a fan of strong female characters, historical fiction, or just looking for a story that will stay with you long after you finish it, this is an absolute must-read!'' Netgalley reviewer 5*****
Až rozkvete jasmín
Poutavý historický román, zasazený do venkovského prostředí Severní Karolíny za války Severu proti Jihu
Po celé Severní Karolíně se šíří zvěsti o blížící se válce, Sever a Jih se ocitly v nesmiřitelném konfliktu. Joetta McBrideová s manželem Ennisem žijí skromně, ale spokojeně na malé soběstačné farmě, vychovávají dva syny a zastávají názor, že hrozící konflikt se jich netýká.
Joettino přesvědčení je pro mnohé trnem v oku. Nesouhlasí s ní ani vlastní tchán, který vnukům tak dlouho vypráví o hrdinských bitvách, až patnáctiletý Henry jednou v noci uteče do války. Na Joettino zoufalé naléhání se za ním Ennis vypraví, aby ho přivedl domů.
Plyne týden za týdnem a od otce ani syna nepřicházejí žádné zprávy. Veškerá starost o hospodářství padá na Joettinu hlavu. Země se zmítá ve válce a ona se rozhodne otevřít svůj dům i farmu vojákům z obou stran. Dostává se tím do stále větších rozporů s okolím, až nakonec jeden dobrý skutek přivede rodinu téměř na pokraj zkázy.
Navzdory nepřízni osudu zůstává Joetta věrná svým zásadám a pevně věří, že její rodina přežije. Ty největší zkoušky na ně však teprve čekají – na rozštěpený národ, Joettu i její nejbližší…
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King's Enemy
The Battle of Evesham has been fought and lost. The King is triumphant, Simon de Montfort is dead, and Adam de Norton is a prisoner, stripped of everything he once honoured and prized. Escaping from captivity in the grim castle of Beeston, Adam becomes a fugitive in a country in turmoil. Branded a king''s enemy, he can be slain with impunity. Together with the widowed Joane de Bohun, Adam flees across a bleak winter landscape, evading both pursuing royal troops and a desperate band of outlaws to seek shelter with a surviving rebel force in the north. But when the rebels are beaten once again, only one place in the land still holds out defiantly against the king: Kenilworth Castle, the mightiest fortress in England. Joining the garrison of Kenilworth as it prepares for one of the most epic sieges in English history, Adam finds dangerous foes both inside and outside the walls. But as the siege grows ever more brutal, he must decide between a valiant defence and a still more perilous bid for freedom.
Koszorúfonat
Az 1867-es osztrák-magyar kiegyezés körüli ellentmondásos események híre a Zemplén megyei birtokra, Ágfára is eljut. Itt nevelkedik Lotti és Móric lányának, Tinkának a védőszárnyai alatt a két dédunoka, Ella és Blanka. A lányok sorsát megkeserítik a családi tragédiák, így kénytelenek elhagyni őseik birtokát. Ám a talpraesett nagynéninek köszönhetően az éppen rohamosan fejlődő fővárosban, Budapesten új otthonra találnak.
Ella Svájcba utazik, hogy régi álmát valóra váltva elvégezze az orvosi egyetemet. A húga, Blanka neveltetéséről eközben Lotti harmadik lánya, a bohém és nagyvilági bécsi dáma, Charlotte néni gondoskodik. A két lány eltávolodik egymástól, de szívük mélyén mindketten tudják, hogy életük végéig számíthatnak egymásra… Egy fiatalember felbukkanása azonban próbára teszi a testvéri szeretetet, miközben újabb tragikus események tépázzák meg a családot. Végül azonban a múlt már elfeledett árnyai közül ismét feltűnik valaki, akinek a segítségével Ella és Blanka is révbe érhet.
Búzavirág
Emíliát már kislányként elbűvöli a színpad varázsa, és az akkoriban még újdonságnak számító mozgókép. Udvarlójával, Vincével még egy amatőr filmet is forgatnak a lány főszereplésével, amellyel kapcsolatban nagyratörő terveik vannak. Ám a Nagy Háború kitörésekor a fiút elviszik katonának, Mimi pedig ápolónőként utazik ki a frontra, hogy megkeresse szerelmét...
A háború végeztével Mimi mindenét elveszíti: a vőlegényét, az egészségét, még színészi karrierje is derékba törni látszik. A lány azonban nem adja fel – többek közt Vince emlékéért is elhatározza, hogy beteljesíti régi álmukat, és rövid kitérők után Hollywoodban próbál szerencsét. Pálóczy Emília hamarosan Mimi Hamiltonként ünnepelt sztár lesz a kor filmcsillagainak oldalán, de vajon a sikerekben és csillogásban megtalálja-e az elveszített boldogságot?
Fábián Janka Búzavirág című regényében az Ághfay-kúria újabb nemzedékének sorsát követhetjük végig a huszadik század első évtizedeiben.
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All Our Beautiful Goodbyes
From USA Today bestselling author Julianne MacLean comes an epic tale of unrequited love that is by turns breathtaking, heartbreaking?and utterly unforgettable.1946: World War II is over, and Emma Clarkson is poised to take flight. With dreams of attending university, she?s ready to leave behind the wild beauty of Sable Island, the only home she?s ever known. But when a handsome British sea captain is rescued from a nearby shipwreck, her destiny is forever changed.Emma falls deeply in love with Oliver Harris, but their romance is not meant to be. Oliver returns to the sea, while Emma vows to forget him and pursue her own ambitions. When a handsome veterinarian arrives on the island to study the wild horses, Emma finds love again, but soon discovers that all is not as it seems?1995: Mourning the death of her beloved grandmother, Joanna Griffin is shocked to learn that her grandfather once loved a young woman named Emma, but lies, betrayals, and catastrophic events separated them forever. As Joanna crosses an ocean to solve the secrets of her grandfather?s past, she learns that love is a powerful force, even mightier than the passage of time?A shining thread of hope illuminates this epic tale of lost love and fallen dreams, set in the remote splendor of Nova Scotia and spanning decades.
The Moonlit Piazza
Hidden loves and dangerous secrets may be uncovered as suspicion and lies swirl around trattoria Casa Maria and the Nazis tighten their grip on power in Italy in the powerful follow-up to Annabelle Thorpe''s The Village Trattoria.Family-run Casa Maria is the beating heart of beautiful Amatino in Umbria. But now it is under Nazi control, to the fury of matriarch Elena Capaldi. Forced to give board to a hated young German soldier, she reluctantly realises he shares her passion for cooking and can be a real help. But should an enemy soldier ever be trusted?In Rome, Elena’s charismatic grandson, Giorgio, is undercover at the other family trattoria, leaving his new wife, Sophia, to keep the secret of his whereabouts. Amatino is seething with conspiracies and some would happily bring down the Capaldis and all they stand for. In war, there are always people ready to do business with the enemy...Return to Casa Maria in this heart-wrenching follow-up to The Village Trattoria!***Readers LOVE The Moonlit Piazza:''A poignant and evocative tale of resilience, family, and resistance'' 5* Netgalley review ''Thorpe’s lyrical prose and nuanced storytelling make this a standout novel'' 5* Netgalley review ''A moving story that will keep you hooked until the end'' 5* Netgalley review ''The characters truly feel like family and their stories felt so real and powerful'' 5* Netgalley review
A szabadság virágai
Szerelem az 1848-1849-es szabadságharc árnyékában...
Demes Ilka árva lány a zabolai Mikes-kastély falai között talál menedéket, ahol megismerkedik a szemtelen és megkerülhetetlen személyiségű fiatal huszárral, Császár Mihállyal. Két öntörvényű lélek találkozása, de talán mégsem különböznek annyira, mint elsőre gondolnák... Két fájdalmas életút. Két sors, amit a kirobbanó forradalom fűz egybe. Ilka szabadságra vágyik, ahogy Erdély is. Nemcsak a múlt és az elfojtott érzések törnek utat maguknak, hanem a véres harcok is.
De vajon meddig lehet elmenni a szabadságért? A szerelem túlélheti a háborút?
Az írónő feszültséggel teli történelmi-romantikus regénye varázslatos háromszéki tájakra kalauzolja az olvasókat, és hiteles történelmi, hadi eseményeken keresztül ismerteti meg velünk az 1848-1849. évi erdélyi szabadságharc főbb eseményeit.
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
