Knihobot

Merryn Allingham

    Autorka, jejíž dětství ovlivněné životem v armádní rodině ji vedlo k touze po cestování, našla své místo v jižní Anglii po založení rodiny. Zde se věnovala i akademické kariéře, než se plně ponořila do psaní. Její historické romány, často zasazené do exotických lokalit a bouřlivých světových událostí, jsou napínavými záhadami s prvky romantiky. Díla zkoumají univerzální témata rodiny, lásky a ztráty v různých historických kulisách.

    Duchess of Destiny
    Romancing the Rake
    Dance of Deception: A Regency Romance
    Cornish Requiem
    Dangerous Disguise: A Regency Romance
    A Tale of Two Sisters
    • Dangerous Disguise: A Regency Romance

      • 276 stránek
      • 10 hodin čtení

      Stand and Deliver! Jack Beaufort, Earl of Frensham, is forced to retreat to the country, a scandal at his heels. The last thing he expects to face in this quiet retreat is a highwayman. Or to discover, when he lays hands on the villain, a form that is undeniably female ... Lucinda Lacy will do anything to save her brother, including highway robbery. The last thing she expects is a victim who waves aside her pistol and comes close to capturing her. Or that he'll turn out to be the man she's supposed to marry. Jack has a problem. Should he unmask the daring Miss Lacey and hand her over to the law, or join her in the dangerous game she's playing? Lucinda has a problem, too. Can she trust Jack not to give her away - and not to marry her?

      Dangerous Disguise: A Regency Romance
    • Cornish Requiem

      • 306 stránek
      • 11 hodin čtení

      An idyllic Cornish village, but revenge is in the air and death is always close. Can Nancy escape danger - and a forbidden love?

      Cornish Requiem
    • Dance of Deception: A Regency Romance

      • 286 stránek
      • 11 hodin čtení

      Fleeing the threat of betrothal to a degenerate man, Amelie Milverton escapes her home disguised as a maidservant. Only to find herself falling in love with a man who is hiding as many secrets as herself.

      Dance of Deception: A Regency Romance
    • Romancing the Rake

      • 294 stránek
      • 11 hodin čtení

      When a young innocent like Marianna Marquez, meets Joshua Marchmain, society's most scandalous rake, at the Regent's pleasure palace, anything could happen. And it does!

      Romancing the Rake
    • Duchess of Destiny

      • 260 stránek
      • 10 hodin čtení

      Facing penury, Elinor Milford is urged by her dying mother to seek help from Amersham Hall. What connection can there be? Disguised as a dairymaid, Elinor sets out to unearth the secrets of her birth and discovers an extraordinary story.

      Duchess of Destiny
    • The Library Murders

      An absolutely page-turning and addictive cozy mystery novel

      • 262 stránek
      • 10 hodin čtení

      In a gripping mystery, Flora Steele, a bookshop owner and aspiring detective, teams up with her fiancé, crime writer Jack Carrington, to unravel a case where the power of words takes a deadly turn. As they delve into the investigation, they uncover dark secrets and the sinister impact of language, leading them to confront both external threats and their own relationship dynamics. This intriguing blend of crime and romance promises twists that keep readers on the edge of their seats.

      The Library Murders
    • House of Glass

      A Time Travel Mystery Romance

      • 380 stránek
      • 14 hodin čtení

      Exploring themes of confinement and liberation, the narrative delves into the emotional and psychological struggles of a protagonist trapped in their own home. The journey toward freedom is fraught with challenges, requiring immense bravery and self-discovery. As the character confronts their fears and the barriers that hold them back, the story unfolds a powerful message about resilience and the quest for personal autonomy.

      House of Glass
    • Masquerade

      A Regency Romance

      • 282 stránek
      • 10 hodin čtení

      Revenge takes on a fiery intensity in this gripping narrative, exploring the complexities of vengeance and its consequences. As characters navigate their emotions, the story delves into the motivations behind their actions, revealing how personal grievances can ignite explosive confrontations. The tension builds as relationships are tested and moral boundaries are challenged, ultimately questioning whether revenge truly brings satisfaction or leads to further turmoil.

      Masquerade
    • The Secret Of Summerhayes

      • 359 stránek
      • 13 hodin čtení

      A war-torn summer A house fallen into ruin A family broken apart by scandal... Summer 1944: Bombed out by the blitz, Bethany Merston takes up a post as companion to elderly Alice Summer, last remaining inhabitant of the dilapidated and crumbling Summerhayes estate. Now a shadow of its former glory; most of the rooms have been shut up, the garden is overgrown and the whole place feels as unwelcoming as the family themselves. Struggling with the realities of war, Alice is plagued by anonymous letters and haunting visions of her old household. At first, Beth tries to convince her it's all in her mind but soon starts to unravel the mysteries surrounding the aristocratic family's past. An evocative and captivating tale, The Secret of Summerhayes tells of dark secrets, almost-forgotten scandals and a household teetering on the edge of ruin.

      The Secret Of Summerhayes