Lauren Willig Knihy

Dramatický milostný příběh se odehrává na pozadí jedné z největších katastrof první světové války. Luxusní zaoceánský parník Lusitania vyplul z New Yorku 1. května 1915 a o týden později byl zasáhnut německým torpédem, což vedlo k potopení lodi a smrti 1 195 osob, což mělo zásadní dopad na průběh války. V květnu 2013 se americká spisovatelka Sarah snaží najít inspiraci pro svou další knihu. Při hledání narazí na starý kufřík po svém pradědovi Patrickovi, stevardovi na Lusitanii, a objeví v něm něco, co by mohlo změnit historii. Rozhodne se vypravit do Anglie pro další informace. V dubnu 1915 se bohatá Američanka Caroline nachází na palubě Lusitanie se svým manželem Gilbertem, který je neustále zaneprázdněný prací. Caroline se nudí jako manželka úspěšného podnikatele a potkává starého přítele Roberta, s nímž tráví více času a začíná se zajímat o napjatou situaci kolem. Zjistí, že na palubě se odehrává něco tajného a nebezpečného. Tess, která cestuje druhou třídou, kradla od dětství, aby měla na jídlo. Tohle má být její poslední loupež, po které se provdá a začne nový život v Anglii. Jak se loď blíží k evropským břehům, její víra v nový začátek slábne a začíná pochybovat o tom, komu vlastně může věřit.

Rachel Woodley vyrůstala s rodiči, kteří se navzdory své chudobě snažili žít na úrovni. Nyní pracuje ve Francii jako vychovatelka, když tu dostává zprávu, že její matka zemřela. Svíraná žalem se vrací zpátky do rodného městečka v Anglii, aby mohla vyklidit chalupu, v které matka žila. Při úklidu najde na výstřižku z Londýnského společenského časopisu fotografii svého otce, datovanou tři měsíce zpátky. Vždyť jí řekli, že její otec dávno zemřel! Ve skutečnosti je ale vlivným a váženým hrabětem a na fotografii mu po boku stojí jiná jeho dcera – ta legitimní. Z toho jasně vyplývá, že Rachel jeho legitimní dcerou není. Všechno, co si myslela, že ví o sobě a své minulosti, je lež! Dokonce i její jméno! Rachel je stále ještě otřesena smrtí své matky a nyní navíc plná hněvu. Taková zrada! Pod falešnou identitou se přestěhuje do Londýna a rozhodne se proniknout mezi tamní zlatou mládež – mladé aristokraty, kteří „vymetají“ jeden večírek za druhým. Její cíl je jasný – odhalit otcovu proradnost a zničit pohádkový svět, ve kterém žije s její nevlastní sestrou. Brzy se však objeví dva zádrhely: Rachel zjistí, že její nevlastní sestra Olivia nemá vůbec snadný život a začne k ní chovat sympatie. Co je však horší, Rachel se možná zamilovala do Oliviina snoubence… Lauren Willingová, autorka bestselleru Ashfordská aféra, nyní přichází s neuvěřitelně čtivým románem Druhá dcera, plným zrady, vášně a pomsty.

Set against the backdrop of a girls' school in Bath during Christmas, Arabella Dempsey embarks on a teaching position despite Jane Austen's caution. Her encounter with Reginald "Turnip" Fitzhugh, often confused with a notorious spy, leads them into a thrilling escapade after discovering a cryptic message in their Christmas pudding. As they navigate a world filled with French aristocrats and intrigue, the duo must determine if their holiday will bring festive cheer or unexpected danger.

Only Henrietta Uppington and Miles Dorrington know where England's elusive spy, the Pink Carnation, is stationed, and they've deciphered a message that France's Black Tulip is on a deadly mission to eliminate the British spy.

Veteran governess Laura Grey joins the Selwick Spy School, expecting thrilling adventures, but her first assignment is to care for the children of André Jaouen, a close aide to Bonaparte's minister of police. As she uncovers Jaouen's odd behavior, a surprising connection develops between them.

Set against the backdrop of colonial Barbados, this Victorian epic weaves a tale of lost love and betrayal. It explores themes of jealousy and rebellion, immersing readers in a richly detailed historical context. The story unfolds with complex characters navigating their intertwined fates amid the societal challenges of the era. As secrets unravel, the characters confront their desires and the consequences of their actions, making for a gripping narrative filled with emotional depth and dramatic tension.

Determined to secure another London season without assistance from her new brother-in-law, Mary Alsworthy accepts a secret assignment from Lord Vaughn on behalf of the Pink Carnation: to infiltrate the ranks of the dreaded French spy, the Black Tulip, before he and his master can stage their planned invasion of England.

In the final Pink Carnation novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Mark of the Midnight Manzanilla, Napoleon has occupied Lisbon, and Jane Wooliston, aka the Pink Carnation, teams up with a rogue agent to protect the escaped Queen of Portugal. Portugal, December 1807. Jack Reid, the British agent known as the Moonflower (formerly the French agent known as the Moonflower), has been stationed in Portugal and is awaiting his new contact. He does not expect to be paired with a woman—especially not the legendary Pink Carnation. All of Portugal believes that the royal family departed for Brazil just before the French troops marched into Lisbon. Only the English government knows that mad seventy-three-year-old Queen Maria was spirited away by a group of loyalists determined to rally a resistance. But as the French garrison scours the countryside, it’s only a matter of time before she’s found and taken. It’s up to Jane to find her first and ensure her safety. But she has no knowledge of Portugal or the language. Though she is loath to admit it, she needs the Moonflower. Operating alone has taught her to respect her own limitations. But she knows better than to show weakness around the Moonflower—an agent with a reputation for brilliance, a tendency toward insubordination, and a history of going rogue. READERS GUIDE INCLUDED

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Colonel William Reid has returned home from India to retire near his children, who are safely stowed in an academy in Bath. Upon his return to the Isles, however, he finds that one of his daughters has vanished, along with one of her classmates.Having served as second-in-command to the Pink Carnation, one of England’s most intrepid spies, it would be impossible for Gwendolyn Meadows to give up the intrigue of Paris for a quiet life in the English countryside—especially when she’s just overheard news of an alliance forming between Napoleon and an Ottoman Sultan. But, when the Pink Carnation’s little sister goes missing from her English boarding school, Gwen reluctantly returns home to investigate the girl’s disappearance.Thrown together by circumstance, Gwen and William must cooperate to track down the young ladies before others with nefarious intent get their hands on them. But Gwen’s partnership with quick-tongued, roguish William may prove to be even more of an adventure for her than finding the lost girls…

France, 1914. Aurelie becomes trapped on the wrong side of the front with her father, Comte Sigismund de Courcelles. When the Germans move into their family's ancestral estate, Aurelie discovers she knows the German Major's aide de camp, Maximilian Von Sternburg. Betrayal will shatter them both. France, 1942. Raised by her American grandmother in the Hotel Ritz, Marguerite 'Daisy' Villon remains in Paris with her daughter and husband, a Nazi collaborator, after France falls to Hitler. Reluctantly acting as a courier for a forger who creates identity papers for Resistance members and Jewish refugees, a secret will force Daisy to commit the ultimate betrayal. France, 1964. After the death of her husband Kit, Barbara 'Babs' Langford joins an American lawyer hired to find a Resistance fighter turned traitor known as 'La Fleur'-- and the trail leads to secrets about Kit. -- adapted from jacket

Eschewed by her wealthy Smith College classmates, a former scholarship student reluctantly volunteers to join a group of graduates who travel to Europe to help World War I French civilians before finding herself surrounded by desperate families in villages decimated by German bombs

In this installment of Lauren Willig's Pink Carnation series, a mismatched couple embarks on a surprising journey that leads to unexpected passion. Set against a backdrop of clever and playful writing, the story explores themes of romance and adventure, showcasing the characters' unique chemistry as they navigate their differences. The novel promises a delightful blend of humor and intrigue, captivating readers with its fresh take on love in unconventional circumstances.

History student Eloise Kelly is in London looking for more information on the activities of the infamous 19th century spy, the Pink Carnation, while at the same time trying to keep her mind off the fact that her mobile phone is not ringing and her would-be romantic hero Colin Selwick is not calling.

"Barbados, 1854: Emily Dawson has always been the poor cousin in a prosperous English merchant clan -- merely a vicar's daughter, and a reform-minded vicar's daughter, at that. Everyone knows that the family's lucrative shipping business will go to her cousin, Adam, one day. But when her grandfather dies, Emily receives an unexpected inheritance: Peverills, a sugar plantation in Barbados, a plantation her grandfather never told anyone he owned. When Emily accompanies her cousin and his new wife to Barbados, she finds Peverills a burnt-out shell, reduced to ruins in 1816, when a rising of enslaved people sent the island up in flames. Rumors swirl around the derelict plantation; people whisper of ghosts. Why would her practical-minded grandfather leave her a property in ruins? Why are the neighboring plantation owners, the Davenants, so eager to acquire Peverills? The answer lies in the past, a tangled history of lies, greed, clandestine love, heartbreaking betrayal, and a bold bid for freedom."--Provided by publisher

Set against the backdrop of historical intrigue, this sixth installment of the Pink Carnation series continues the captivating adventures of its beloved characters. The plot weaves romance and espionage, as the protagonist navigates the complexities of love and loyalty during a tumultuous period. With a blend of humor and suspense, it promises to engage readers with its rich storytelling and vibrant historical details, making it a must-read for fans of the series.

From New York Times bestselling author Lauren Willig comes a dramatic coming-of-age story featuring a bold young woman navigating two very different wars across the Atlantic. In September 1896, Betsy Hayes, a Smith College graduate and aspiring archaeologist, travels to Athens to break into the male-dominated field of excavation. There, she finds an ally in Charles, Baron de Robecourt, who values her academic passion. However, when conflict between Greece and Turkey erupts into war, Betsy becomes a nurse, a decision that alters her life and strains her friendship with Ava. By June 1898, Betsy has sworn off war nursing, but when she learns that Ava is heading to Cuba with Clara Barton and the Red Cross during the Spanish-American War, she resolves to intervene by joining the effort. Facing extreme heat, disease, and personal demons, Betsy follows Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders into the fray, confronting her greatest fears to save both old friends and new. Set in a transformative era of nation-building and upheaval, this tale explores the challenges faced by two remarkable women striving to carve their paths in a man's world, weaving an unforgettable saga of friendship, love, and the fight for justice. A supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

Set against a backdrop of intrigue and romance, this fifth installment of the Pink Carnation series continues to captivate readers with its blend of historical fiction and adventure. The narrative weaves together rich characters and a thrilling plot, drawing readers deeper into the world of espionage and love during the tumultuous times of the Napoleonic Wars. Fans of the series will find familiar faces and new twists that keep the excitement alive.

Chocolate mixed with conspiracy is a recipe for death…Lady Arianna Hadley, now the Countess of Saybrook, is slowly settling into married life with her new husband, the Earl of Saybrook. To celebrate his birthday, she finds the perfect gift—a rare volume of botanical engravings on theobroma cacao, or chocolate . . . but she is forced to fight off a mysterious stranger who tries to steal it away from her.The incident is forgotten until Arianna and Saybrook are asked to attend a gathering of international dignitaries at a country estate, where she is shocked to discover that her erstwhile assailant is among the guests. But other events quickly prove even more ominous. And when the chocolate book yields a bitter surprise, someone they hold dear is incriminated in a plot to betray Great Britain at the upcoming Peace Congress in Vienna. Murder, treason, money, power. Once again, Arianna and Saybrook find themselves drawn into a deadly web of international intrigue. To unmask the real traitor, they journey to Vienna where amidst the seductive pomp and pageantry of Europe’s reigning royalty they must root out a cunning conspiracy—armed only with their wits and their expertise in chocolate…

Eloise's life is a series of comedic misfortunes, from rainy days in new boots to awkward subway rides. Seeking a fresh start, she travels to England to complete her dissertation on legendary spies. However, her research leads her to uncover the hidden history of the Pink Carnation, a mysterious figure who played a crucial role in saving England from Napoleon. As she delves into this forgotten tale, Eloise hopes to find answers about the spies she admires and perhaps discover a hero of her own amidst her chaotic life.

A gripping narrative unfolds as characters navigate complex relationships and face moral dilemmas in a richly developed world. The story weaves themes of resilience, love, and sacrifice, drawing readers into the emotional depths of the protagonists’ journeys. With a blend of suspense and poignant moments, the author crafts a compelling tale that resonates with contemporary issues, making it a must-read for those seeking both entertainment and insight into the human experience.

Set against the backdrop of a notorious trial, the narrative unfolds as Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr delve into the mysterious murder of an enigmatic young woman. The story intertwines historical figures with a gripping investigation, exploring themes of justice and morality in a tumultuous era. The novel captures the intrigue of the 1800s, blending legal drama with personal conflict, as the two iconic figures navigate a web of societal expectations and hidden truths.

From New York Times bestselling author, Lauren Willig, comes this scandalous novel full of family secrets, affairs, and even murder.

This engaging whodunnit features a blend of clever plotting and heartfelt moments, showcasing the talents of authors Williams, White, and Willig. Readers can expect a captivating mystery filled with intrigue and emotional depth, making it a delightful read from beginning to end.

Ashford Park, Angleterre, 1906. Après la mort de ses parents, la petite Adeline Gillecote-Ashford grandit dans le domaine de son oncle et de sa tante. Rapidement, sa jolie et rusée cousine Bea devient la meilleure amie d'Addie. Bien qu'elles soient très différentes, les deux jeunes filles traversent ensemble les épreuves. Cependant, la Première Guerre mondiale éclate, transformant non seulement le pays, mais aussi les personnes. Frederick, que Addie admire en secret depuis toujours, revient avec un cynisme glacé. Avec sa bande, il fait la fête comme s'il n'y avait pas de lendemain, et lors d'une nuit arrosée, il s'engage même avec Bea, qui est alors dans un mariage ennuyeux mais avantageux. Addie est dévastée. Des années plus tard, elle rend visite à Bea et Frederick au Kenya, où ils vivent désormais. L'affection entre Addie et Frederick renaît.

Ein altes englisches Herrenhaus - voller Schicksale, voller Geheimnisse Als Julia Conley erfährt, dass sie ein Haus in der Nähe von London geerbt hat, glaubt sie zunächst an einen Scherz. Schließlich war sie nicht mehr in England, seit ihre Mutter dort bei einem tragischen Unfall ums Leben kam. Julia will das Haus so schnell wie möglich verkaufen. Doch dann findet sie, verborgen hinter einer Schrankwand, ein 150 Jahre altes Gemälde. Gemeinsam mit dem attraktiven Antiquitätenhändler Nicholas kommt Julia einem alten Familiengeheimnis auf die Spur. Ihr wird klar, dass der spektakuläre Fund mit ihrer eigenen Vergangenheit zu tun hat. Und plötzlich kehrt ihre Erinnerung zurück …