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Našla hrdinu, nebo se spolčila s ďáblem?Londýn roku 1814 se nepřestával bavit skandály lorda Hawksmoora. Benjamin byl oblíbencem nejvyšší společnosti a milovala ho i chudina. Charismatický muž, který se proslavil jako válečný hrdina v napoleonských válkách, byl opředen mýtem, že mu nedokáže odolat žádná žena. To samozřejmě znamenalo, že všechny gardedámy před ním své mladé svěřenkyně varovaly a chránily je jako kvočny kuřata.O jeho pověsti věděla i debutantka Catherine. Když je však osud svedl dohromady, Catherine cítila, že za jeho bouřliváckou fasádou se skrývá člověk, kterému by mohla věřit. Otec ji zasnoubil s mužem, jenž jí byl odporný, a Catherine jen hledala příležitost, jak se z hrozného závazku vysvobodit. Věřila, že ji Ben Hawksmoor dokáže zachránit!

'An enchanting timeslip novel that kept me spellbound' CHRISTINA COURTENAY 'Fascinating and captivating' SARAH MORGAN 'Glorious... I adored it' KATHLEEN MCGURL 'This atmospheric novel is such an absorbing read' MY WEEKLY

This engaging and fast-paced novel appeals to fans of dual-timeline historical fiction, particularly those who enjoy the works of Philippa Gregory. The narrative intertwines two timelines, offering a rich exploration of characters and events that shape their lives across different eras. Readers can expect a compelling blend of history and personal stories, making it a captivating choice for those who appreciate intricate plots and well-developed characters.

A secret hidden in the past. A family bound by a dark legacy... 'What a fascinating story. I enjoyed every moment of it. Intriguing and with a lovely time-slippery twist' Barbara Erskine, Sunday Times bestselling author Ever since her sister disappeared eleven years ago, Serena Warren has been running from a ghost, haunted by what she can't remember about that night. When Caitlin's body is discovered, Serena returns to her grandfather's house, nestled beside the ruins of Minster Lovell Hall in Oxfordshire, determined to uncover the truth. But in returning to the place of her childhood summers, Serena stands poised at the brink of a startling discovery - one that will tie her family to a centuries-old secret... Taking readers from the present day to the Wars of the Roses in the 1400s, and with an enthralling mystery at its heart, The Last Daughter is a spellbinding novel about family secrets, perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Barbara Erskine and Kate Morton.

One woman’s secret will shape another’s destiny… 1560: Amy Robsart is trapped in a loveless marriage to Robert Dudley, a member of the court of Queen Elizabeth I. Surrounded by enemies and with nowhere left to turn, Amy hatches a desperate scheme to escape – one with devastating consequences that will echo through the centuries…Present Day: When Lizzie Kingdom is forced to withdraw from the public eye in a blaze of scandal, it seems her life is over. But she’s about to encounter a young man, Johnny Robsart, whose fate will interlace with hers in the most unexpected of ways. For Johnny is certain that Lizzie is linked to a terrible secret dating back to Tudor times. If Lizzie is brave enough to go in search of the truth, then what she discovers will change the course of their lives forever. Moving between the Tudor era and the present day,The Forgotten Sister draws on one of history’s most compelling mysteries.

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Als Hollys Bruder Ben spurlos verschwindet, macht sich die junge Frau verzweifelt auf die Suche nach ihm. Sie reist nach Oxfordshire, wo Ben zuletzt in dem kleinen Ort Ashdown nach Hinweisen auf ihre Familiengeschichte forschte. Hier entdeckt Holly das mysteriöse Anwesen Ashdown House - ein Ort, an dem sich die Schicksale zweier Frauen mit ihrem eigenen verknüpfen. Die dunkle Vergangenheit des herrschaftlichen Gutes verbirgt den Schlüssel zu Bens Verschwinden. Nur wenn sich Holly den Mysterien längst vergessener Zeiten stellt, hat sie eine Chance, Ben zu finden. Fans von Kate Morton werden diese fesselnde Geschichte lieben! Candis (British Women's magazine) Nicola Cornick ist eine Meisterin des Schreibens, eine wahre Königin ihres Genres! Romance Junkies