Charles C. Lovett Knihy

Ukradla Jane Austenová nápad na Pýchu a předsudek? Přesně taková otázka pronásleduje milovnici knih Sophii Collingwoodovou. Čerstvá absolventka Oxfordu si najde práci v jednom londýnském antikvariátu a brzy ji zaskočí zvláštní poptávka, když v jediný den do obchodu zavolají dva různí zákazníci a chtějí vzácný svazek alegorií z 18. století. Jejich autorem je Richard Mansfield, spisovatel a kněz, který se před více než dvěma stoletími spřátelil v jihoanglickém Hampshire s mladou Jane Austenovou a stal se prvním čtenářem jejích literárních pokusů. Neobvyklá žádost přivede Sophii na stopu tajemství, jak to vlastně bylo s původem slavné Pýchy a předsudku – a současně před ní otevře otázku milostné volby mezi dvěma nápadníky. Podobně jako v úspěšném Dobrodružství milovníka knih vypráví Charlie Lovett úchvatný příběh o lásce a literárních záhadách, který si vychutnají nejen obdivovatelé a obdivovatelky Jane Austenové, ale všichni ti, kdo propadli vášni zvané čtení.

Román o posedlosti. Peter Byerly vlastně ani nevěděl, jak se dostal právě do tohoto antikvariátu. Před devíti měsíci jím otřásla smrt jeho milované manželky Amandy, přestěhoval se ze Severní Karolíny na anglický venkov a doufal, že se tu znovu vrátí ke svému koníčku – sbírání a restaurování vzácných tisků. Když však otevře svazek z 18. století o shakespearovských podvrzích, vypadne z něj – Amandin portrét! Přestože akvarel očividně pochází z viktoriánských časů, podobnost je tak neuvěřitelná, že Petera posedne myšlenka přijít záhadě na kloub. Pátrá po stopách obrazu v historii a nakonec objevuje knihu, která by mohla s jednoznačnou platností říci, zda Shakespeare opravdu byl autorem svých her. Brilantní román o lásce a vzácných knihách tak prozkoumává i jednu z nejdráždivějších literárních záhad všech dob.

Robert Parrish's childhood obsession with series books like the Hardy Boys and Tom Swift inspired him to become an author. Just as his debut novel becomes a bestseller, his relationship with his girlfriend, Rebecca, begins to fall apart. Robert realizes he must confront his secret demons by fulfilling a youthful promise to solve a mystery surrounding his favorite series--the Tremendous Trio. Guided by twelve tattered books and an unidentified but tantalizing fragment of a story, Robert journeys into the history of the books that changed his life, hoping they can help him once again. His odyssey takes him to 1906 Manhattan, a time of steamboats, boot blacks, and Fifth Avenue mansions, but every discovery he makes only leads to more questions. Robert's quest intertwines with the stories of three young people trying to define their places in the world at the dawn of a new and exciting century. Magda, Gene, and Tom not only write the children's books that Robert will one day love, together they explore the vibrant city on their doorstep, from the Polo Grounds to Coney Island's Dreamland, drawing the reader into the Gilded Age as their own friendships deepen. The connections between the authors, their creations, and Robert's redemptive journey make for a beautifully crafted novel that is an ode to the children's series books of our past, to New York City, and above all, to the power of love and friendship.

A librarian and a professional assassin join forces in a gripping historical thriller to unravel a decades-old Nazi mystery. As they delve into the past, they must also confront a dangerous adversary intent on causing chaos globally. This high-stakes adventure combines elements of suspense and history, showcasing the unlikely partnership between two distinct characters as they race against time to uncover secrets and thwart impending disaster.

A thrilling adventure that will appeal to all bibliophiles and lovers of history, Charlie Lovetts The Lost Book of the Grail is also an enchanting ode to the joys of reading.

Book lover and Jane Austen enthusiast Sophie Collingwood has recently taken a job at an antiquarian bookshop in London when two different customers request a copy of the same obscure book: the second edition of A Little Book of Allegories, written in the late eighteenth century by an aging cleric named Richard Mansfield. Their queries draw Sophie into a mystery that will cast doubt on the true authorship of Pride and Prejudice-- and ultimately threaten Sophie's life. In a dual narrative that alternatives between Sophie's quest to uncover the truth -- while choosing two suitors -- and a young Jane Austen's touching friendship with the very same Richard Mansfield, Lovett weaves a romantic, suspenseful, and utterly compelling novel about love in all its forms and the joys of a life lived in books.

Set against the backdrop of a controversial weight-loss clinic in New York City, the story follows journalist Karen Sumner as she investigates The Program, which promises miraculous weight loss without diet restrictions. Driven by her ambition and the allure of a groundbreaking story, Karen uncovers troubling secrets behind the clinic's facade. As she delves deeper, she and her friends suspect that the clinic's methods may be more dangerous than they appear, raising questions about body image and the lengths people will go for beauty.

Aggie Stockdale's journey begins with disappointment when she doesn't land the lead role in her dream high school musical, despite her talent and chemistry with the male lead. As she navigates feelings of jealousy and friendship, Aggie embarks on a transformative experience filled with laughter, tears, and unexpected challenges. Along the way, she uncovers hidden talents, forges new friendships, and faces the trials of love and self-acceptance, all while preparing for a thrilling opening night in the world of theatre.