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The eccentric story of one of the most bizarre marriages in the history of British business: the invention of the world's first office computer and the Lyons Teashop.The Lyons teashops were one of the great British institutions, providing a cup of te…
The eccentric story of one of the most bizarre marriages in the history of British business: the invention of the world's first office computer and the Lyons Teashop.The Lyons teashops were one of the great British institutions, providing a cup of te…
Family trees are best viewed on a tablet.A brilliant history of the succession of James I of England, and the shifting power and lethal politics that brought him to the throne.In the dawn of the 17th-century when Mary Queen of Scots was dead and Eliz…
Family trees are best viewed on a tablet.A brilliant history of the succession of James I of England, and the shifting power and lethal politics that brought him to the throne.In the dawn of the 17th-century when Mary Queen of Scots was dead and Eliz…
Anglesey Coast, AD 995.As one of the spoils of war, Welsh princess Eva filia Madoc belongs to his brother. But when the beguiling grey-eyed beauty demands that Reinn Geirsson take her with him when he leaves her father’s conquered stronghold, he cann…
Anglesey Coast, AD 995.As one of the spoils of war, Welsh princess Eva filia Madoc belongs to his brother. But when the beguiling grey-eyed beauty demands that Reinn Geirsson take her with him when he leaves her father’s conquered stronghold, he cann…
RIORDAN BARRETT: LAST RAKE STANDING With his comrade rakes-in-arms succumbing to respectability, anyone might think that wicked Riordan Barrett is next. But such happy endings aren’t for him – the whole of society knows there isn’t a redeemable bone …
RIORDAN BARRETT: LAST RAKE STANDING With his comrade rakes-in-arms succumbing to respectability, anyone might think that wicked Riordan Barrett is next. But such happy endings aren’t for him – the whole of society knows there isn’t a redeemable bone …
SHE MIGHT GRACE HIS BED, BUT SHE WILL NEVER WEAR HIS RING They whisper her name in the ballroom’s shadows – the Marquis’s mistress! It will take all of Alice Sweetly’s renowned acting skills to play this part: smile until it no longer hurts, until th…
SHE MIGHT GRACE HIS BED, BUT SHE WILL NEVER WEAR HIS RING They whisper her name in the ballroom’s shadows – the Marquis’s mistress! It will take all of Alice Sweetly’s renowned acting skills to play this part: smile until it no longer hurts, until th…
Иван Ульянович Басаргин (1930–1976), замечательный сибирский самобытный писатель, несмотря на недолгую жизнь, успел оставить заметный след в отечественной литературе.
Уже его первое крупное произведение – роман «Дикие пчелы» – стало событием в советс…
Иван Ульянович Басаргин (1930–1976), замечательный сибирский самобытный писатель, несмотря на недолгую жизнь, успел оставить заметный след в отечественной литературе.
Уже его первое крупное произведение – роман «Дикие пчелы» – стало событием в советс…
Роман известного писателя, сценариста и кинорежиссера Гелия Рябова (1932–2015) рассказывает о революции в России, о гибели царской семьи, о любви и судьбе адмирала Колчака, о стране, окунувшейся в ужасы Гражданской войны, в которой есть только побежд…
Роман известного писателя, сценариста и кинорежиссера Гелия Рябова (1932–2015) рассказывает о революции в России, о гибели царской семьи, о любви и судьбе адмирала Колчака, о стране, окунувшейся в ужасы Гражданской войны, в которой есть только побежд…
полная версияВремя рассказать вам о страшной аварии, где молодая пара понесла утрату. Виноват таксист, но его не судят. Почему же так? Разберёмся. История рассказывает про то, какой путь преодолеет тот самый таксист, чтобы доказать свою невиновность.
Время рассказать вам о страшной аварии, где молодая пара понесла утрату. Виноват таксист, но его не судят. Почему же так? Разберёмся. История рассказывает про то, какой путь преодолеет тот самый таксист, чтобы доказать свою невиновность.
Середина XVIII века в Европе была отмечена сильнейшим кризисом, который трансформировал систему международных отношений на континенте. Одним из результатов нескольких тяжёлых военных конфликтов стало ослабление в Германии позиций Австрии и становлени…
Середина XVIII века в Европе была отмечена сильнейшим кризисом, который трансформировал систему международных отношений на континенте. Одним из результатов нескольких тяжёлых военных конфликтов стало ослабление в Германии позиций Австрии и становлени…
Ceiltigh, grúpa fairsing treibheanna Ind-Eorpacha ar shín a gcríoch lonnaíochta sa dara leath DEN chéad mhílaois RC ó Oileáin na Breataine go Dtí An Áise Mion. Bhí na Ceiltigh ina gcónaí cheana féin sa 2ú leath den 1ú mílaoise RC ar chríoch na Frainc…
Ceiltigh, grúpa fairsing treibheanna Ind-Eorpacha ar shín a gcríoch lonnaíochta sa dara leath DEN chéad mhílaois RC ó Oileáin na Breataine go Dtí An Áise Mion. Bhí na Ceiltigh ina gcónaí cheana féin sa 2ú leath den 1ú mílaoise RC ar chríoch na Frainc…
The history of Renaissance France is rich and varied.The Renaissance in France, as elsewhere in Europe, saw glory crowned amidst conflict and squalor. At the beginning of the sixteenth century, France seemed set to become the most powerful nation of …
The history of Renaissance France is rich and varied.The Renaissance in France, as elsewhere in Europe, saw glory crowned amidst conflict and squalor. At the beginning of the sixteenth century, France seemed set to become the most powerful nation of …
Now available as an ebook.Praise for The Flowering of The Renaissance:‘An evocative picture of Rome at the turn of the sixteenth century … the account of Michelangelo is particularly memorable. At the same time Mr Cronin places the Renaissance firmly…
Now available as an ebook.Praise for The Flowering of The Renaissance:‘An evocative picture of Rome at the turn of the sixteenth century … the account of Michelangelo is particularly memorable. At the same time Mr Cronin places the Renaissance firmly…
The epic true-life story of one of the most notorious maritime disasters of the nineteenth century – and inspiration for ‘Moby-Dick’ – reissued to accompany a major motion picture due for release in December 2015, directed by Ron Howard and starring …
The epic true-life story of one of the most notorious maritime disasters of the nineteenth century – and inspiration for ‘Moby-Dick’ – reissued to accompany a major motion picture due for release in December 2015, directed by Ron Howard and starring …
A marriage to save them both…Among the responses Cassandra Hamilton receives to her advertizement as a mail-order bride, one stands out–Jack McColton's. The last time she saw him, she was a carefree girl, but tragedy has made her a cautious woman.Jac…
A marriage to save them both…Among the responses Cassandra Hamilton receives to her advertizement as a mail-order bride, one stands out–Jack McColton's. The last time she saw him, she was a carefree girl, but tragedy has made her a cautious woman.Jac…
SEDUCING THE CAPTAINIt would be unwise to mistake me for an innocent debutante – for years I have graced the smoky gloom of many a billiards club and honed my skills at my father’s side. But now he has a new protégé – a Captain Greer Barrington – and…
SEDUCING THE CAPTAINIt would be unwise to mistake me for an innocent debutante – for years I have graced the smoky gloom of many a billiards club and honed my skills at my father’s side. But now he has a new protégé – a Captain Greer Barrington – and…
Darkly delicious Lord Adam Hawthorne doesn’t care a whit for society – especially the tedium of finding a wife. So taking on a new governess for his young daughter shouldn’t shake his steely disposition! Or lady in disguise?Except Mrs Elena Leighton,…
Darkly delicious Lord Adam Hawthorne doesn’t care a whit for society – especially the tedium of finding a wife. So taking on a new governess for his young daughter shouldn’t shake his steely disposition! Or lady in disguise?Except Mrs Elena Leighton,…
A WARRIOR BRIDEIN THE VIKING’S BED…A hot-tempered redhead with a talent for swordcraft, Lara Ottarsdotter has seen off many an unwanted suitor! Then the Viking warlord Finn Egilsson comes seeking vengeance on a mutual enemy and Lara’s despairing fath…
A WARRIOR BRIDEIN THE VIKING’S BED…A hot-tempered redhead with a talent for swordcraft, Lara Ottarsdotter has seen off many an unwanted suitor! Then the Viking warlord Finn Egilsson comes seeking vengeance on a mutual enemy and Lara’s despairing fath…
Sullied, Shamed and Surrendered!Bound by marriage to a cruel lord, Madeline no longer dares to remember the innocent love she once shared with Major Hallam Ravenscar.But when her husband offers her favors to a notoriously depraved marquis to settle h…
Sullied, Shamed and Surrendered!Bound by marriage to a cruel lord, Madeline no longer dares to remember the innocent love she once shared with Major Hallam Ravenscar.But when her husband offers her favors to a notoriously depraved marquis to settle h…
BETRAYED BY MARRIAGEWhen her betrothed is brutally murdered Lucy Dawlish looks for comfort from the man who shares her grief–his brother, Paul Ravenscar. Virtuous Lucy has always been secretly drawn to this frosty lord, but is it too late to reveal w…
BETRAYED BY MARRIAGEWhen her betrothed is brutally murdered Lucy Dawlish looks for comfort from the man who shares her grief–his brother, Paul Ravenscar. Virtuous Lucy has always been secretly drawn to this frosty lord, but is it too late to reveal w…
Captain Adam Miller needs to find a wealthy bride!With a title to pass on and an estate in ruins he must marry well and produce an heir to turn the family fortunes around. Yet despite the endless parade of eligible heiresses thrust before him none ca…
Captain Adam Miller needs to find a wealthy bride!With a title to pass on and an estate in ruins he must marry well and produce an heir to turn the family fortunes around. Yet despite the endless parade of eligible heiresses thrust before him none ca…