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"Was soll Heinrich mit einer Tochter?" London, 1516. Joan und Cari haben ihre schmerzvolle Vergangenheit überwunden und sich in der Gesellschaft etabliert. Während die eine das Leben einer ehrbaren Ehefrau führt, navigiert die andere durch die Vor- und Nachteile einer Mätresse. Zwei Frauen, die um ihren Platz in einer von Intrigen durchzogenen Gesellschaft kämpfen, wo nichts so ist, wie es auf den ersten Blick scheint. Ihre Schicksale sind miteinander verwoben, während sie sich den Herausforderungen ihrer Zeit stellen.

When Isabel Williams is betrothed to John Seymour, Lord of Wolf Hall Manor, she hopes that love and respect will come, despite his cold streak of ruthless ambition. Jess the shepherdess tends her flock on the wild spaces of Avebury close by, dismissing those who believe it is work for men. Forced to flee after falling under suspicion for the disappearance of a young man, Isabel’s offer of life with the growing Seymour family is the only refuge available to her.

Christmas 1558, and young Ned Willard returns home to Kingsbridge to find his world has changed. The ancient stones of Kingsbridge Cathedral look down on a city torn by religious hatred. Europe is in turmoil as high principles clash bloodily with friendship, loyalty and love, and Ned soon finds himself on the opposite side from the girl he longs to marry, Margery Fitzgerald. Then Elizabeth Tudor becomes queen and all of Europe turns against England.

Valentina had been admired, married, widowed, yet had never known love.... Not even at the illustrious court of Queen Elizabeth, where her innocent, violet-eyed beauty fired the hearts of England's most gallant gentry, especially the roguish earl of Kempe and the irrepressible Lord Padraic Burke. But her innocence shattered when a deathbed confession revealed that her true father might not have been Lord Bliss, but the lustful Sultan Murad of Istanbul. Determined to find the truth, Valentina sets sail for the East, a voyage of unsurpassed danger...and sensual discovery.

Beneath the shaded boughs of Willow Branch Road lies a long-hidden story of forbidden love, unspoken truths, and the ties that bind families through time. In the midst of the Great Depression, neighbors lived on opposite sides of Willow Branch Road—a dirt path dividing their worlds but not their connection. They were bound by a love they couldn’t claim and torn apart by societal expectations... their story never to be told. Yet, their quiet sacrifices and forbidden passion rippled over generations.

Lady Lily Fairfax has given up on the ton, even if her father hasn’t. With her father’s determination to seal a betrothal to the Earl of Knox, Lily isn’t sure her dreams of love and literature are within her reach… Until she meets the debonair Alex, Viscount of Callan at a country house party. Soon Lily finds her budding friendship with the witty, intelligent, and charming Alex in danger of becoming something more. Can Lily forgo her duty in favor of her heart?

1435. Rouen. Jacquetta of Luxembourg is left a wealthy young widow when her husband, the Duke of Bedford, dies. Her only friend in the great household is Richard Woodville, the Duke’s squire, and it is not long before the two become lovers and marry in secret. The Woodvilles return to the Lancaster court, where Jacquetta becomes close friends with young King Henry VI’s new queen. But she can sense a growing threat from the people of England, and the danger of royal rivals.

Adam Reed, der berüchtigte Captain Blacksoul, sinnt nur auf eines: Rache an dem Mann zu nehmen, der ihn einst an Leib und Seele gezeichnet hat. Getrieben davon durchkreuzt er auf der Suche nach Vergeltung die Meere. Als Josephine Legrand in Blacksouls Hände fällt, verspürt sie nichts als Angst. Doch der unnahbare Pirat stürzt seine Gefangene schon bald in ein Meer der Gefühle, denn trotz ihrer Furcht weckt er eine Sehnsucht in ihr, die sie den Kampf um sein Herz aufnehmen lässt.

Amidst the frost-kissed halls of a medieval castle, where Yuletide cheer illuminates the shadows of the past, a tale of resilience, danger, and love unfolds. Thomas Greyville, a seasoned ex-spy for the crown and newly appointed Earl Graemes, returns to his ancestral home with a heavy heart. Tasked with restoring his family's estate, Thomas is confronted with dire news upon his arrival: the castle's coffers have been emptied, leaving the estate destitute. Determined to uncover the thief and restore his family's honor, Thomas finds an unexpected ally in Sybil, the widow of his late cousin Hugh.

Miss Amelia Hart may have a hefty dowry, but she seems to be invisible to eligible gentlemen. When the charming and handsome Earl of Longley begins courting her, she's baffled—until she realizes he's a fortune hunter. Amelia proposes a mutually beneficial arrangement that could prove dangerous to her heart. They wed, he gets access to her dowry, and she has the freedom she's always dreamed of… as long as she doesn't fall for him.

Für die meisten ist sie Moire Noble, durchschnittliche Tochter einer einfachen schottischen Familie, die sich in London niedergelassen hat. Aber die Wahrheit ist weitaus faszinierender. Geboren mit der Gabe der Vorahnung, muss Moire alles daran setzen, ihr Geheimnis für sich zu behalten, um nicht das Schicksal ihrer Mutter zu teilen - der Hexerei beschuldigt und verbrannt zu werden.

Lord Aidan Abbott investigates Mr. Smythe but compromises his daughter, Gwen, at a ball in front of a crowd of important guests. In this steamy historical romance, the heir to a viscountcy is determined to protect his sister, accidentally ruining a young woman while searching her father's home. Now he will need to choose between his crusade and the growing love between them. He feels guilty for failing his family ... Lord Aidan Abbott neglected his duties as a chaperone when his parents left his little sister in his charge.

Francia-Inghilterra, XII secolo. Caparbia e intraprendente, la sedicenne Isabelle desidera più di ogni altra cosa sfuggire alla vita soffocante nella provincia francese e all’intransigenza della madre, una donna austera e di vedute ristrette che la vorrebbe confinata in casa e che disapprova il suo sconfinato amore per i libri e le storie. Il matrimonio combinato con Gérard de Meurtaigne, un ricco nobile, altero e imprevedibile come i falchi da cui è ossessionato, sembra, all’inizio, soddisfare il suo desiderio di avventura.

Beth Wickers, with yet another Tudor time-slip behind her, returns to university to continue with her PhD in history. However, she has a lot to deal with besides studying, and these issues are directly connected with her last Tudor experience. Though she appreciates her family and friends, and space to heal, she can’t deny that a significant part of her life is missing. Knowing how little time there is before fate catches up with those she loves, she’s compelled to return to Tudor life to make the most of what might remain for her to experience with Queen Anne, and George Boleyn.

The Court of François I is full of lust, intrigue, and bawdy bon temps—a different world from the quiet country life Diane de Poitiers led with her elderly husband. Now a widow, the elegant Diane is called back to Court, where the King's obvious interest marks her as an enemy to the King's favorite, Anne d'Heilly. The Court is soon electrified by rumors of their confrontations. As Anne calls on her most venomous tricks to drive Diane away, Diane finds an ally in the one member of Court with no allegiance to the King's mistress: his teenage second son, Henri.

Princess Yasaman has been blessed with rapturous beauty, fierce intelligence, and an innocent sensuality that captivates two formidable men—her scheming half-brother, Salim, and her loving husband, Prince Jamal. But her days of bliss and nights of steamy passion are shattered when Jamal is murdered, and Yasaman flees to England and the court of James I. Calling herself Jasmine, she is reunited with her beautiful mother, Velvet, and her grandmother, the legendary Skye O'Malley de Marisco.

King Henry V's beautiful widow, Catherine, is determined to marry Owen Tudor, a Welsh gentleman-at-arms. But her life decisions are not her own, overshadowed as she is by more powerful men who are closer to the Throne. The Duke of Bedford would marry her off to a foreign prince, Henry Beaufort would give his allegiance in exchange for a Cardinal's hat, and the handsome Duke of Gloucester, brother of the dead king, openly desires her. Added to that, her son, the King, is a weak child. She must use all her wits and courage if she is to forge a new life for herself.

1605: Anne Catesby fears for her family. Her son, the darkly charismatic Robert, is secretly plotting to kill the King, placing his wife and child in grave danger. Anne must make a terrible choice: betray her only child, or risk her family’s future. Present day: When her dreams of becoming a musician are shattered, Lucy takes refuge in her family’s ancestral home in Oxfordshire. Everyone knows it was originally home to Robert Catesby. As Lucy spends more time in the beautiful winter garden that Robert had made, she starts to have strange visions of a woman in Tudor dress.

Kat Maddox has had her fair share of terrible relationships. And after discovering that her latest boyfriend has been hiding an entire other life from her, it's time for a fresh start. Accepting a job on the Cornish coast, Kat begins a new chapter in Fowey. She is immediately drawn to the beautiful Cornish landscapes and swiftly an old feeling begins to emerge. Ever since she was young, Kat's had a 'gift'—when her paintbrush touches canvas, she's able to see the history of her subject as if by magic.

England. 1535. Jane Seymour is 27 years old and increasingly desperate to marry and secure her place in the world. When the court visits Wolf Hall, the Seymour ancestral manor, Jane has the perfect opportunity to shine: her diligence, efficiency, and newfound poise are sure to finally attract a suitor. Meanwhile, King Henry VIII is 45 and increasingly desperate for an heir. He changed his country's religion to leave his first wife, a princess of Spain, for Anne Boleyn—but she, too, has failed to provide a son.