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Wer ist Lady Whistledown? London, 1824: Seit langem ist Penelope heimlich in den umschwärmten Colin Bridgerton verliebt – hoffnungslos, da der begehrte Junggeselle sie, ein unscheinbares Mauerblümchen, bis jetzt gar nicht wahrgenommen hat. Doch dann begegnet sie ihm im Haus seiner Schwester. In einem bewegenden Gespräch gesteht Colin ihr, wie sehr er sich nach wahrer Liebe sehnt, und küsst sie zärtlich. Fortan hat er nur noch Augen für sie. Aber Penelope hat ein Geheimnis, dessen Enthüllung ihr unverhofftes Glück gefährden würde.

Once upon a time, a historical romance author created a family.... But not just any family. Eight brothers and sisters, assorted in-laws, sons and daughters, nieces and nephews (not to mention an overweight corgi), plus an irrepressible matriarch who's a match for any of them.... These are the Bridgertons: less a family than a force of nature. Through eight best-selling novels, listeners laughed, cried, and fell in love. But they wanted more.

Dall'età di dieci anni Caroline Trent è stata affidata a una serie di terribili tutori e ha imparato molto presto che solo un atteggiamento fermo può metterla al riparo dalle loro insidie. Ormai prossima al ventunesimo compleanno, si vede costretta a fuggire dalla casa dell'ultimo tutore, con l'intenzione di rimanere nascosta fino al conseguimento della maggiore età, quando potrà finalmente entrare in possesso della propria fortuna.

With her brother, Thomas, injured on the battlefront in the colonies, orphaned Cecilia Harcourt has two unbearable choices: move in with a maiden aunt or marry a scheming cousin. Instead she chooses option three and travels across the Atlantic, determined to nurse her brother back to health. But after a week of searching, she finds not her brother but his best friend, the handsome officer Edward Rokesby.

Rauschende Feste, ruchlose Verehrer und rührende Hochzeiten – das Must-Read für alle Fans historischer Romane. Georgiana Bridgertons Ruf ist ruiniert, weil ihr letzter Verehrer ein wenig über die Stränge geschlagen ist. Wenn sie nicht fortan von der Gesellschaft geächtet werden will, muss sie den Schuft jetzt heiraten. Allerdings bietet sich ihr plötzlich ein Ausweg, als ihr Jugendfreund Nicholas Rokesby, Sohn des Earl of Manston, um ihre Hand anhält; natürlich nur, weil der Earl, Georgies Patenonkel, das von ihm verlangt.

Romantisch, stürmisch und immer auf der Suche nach der wahren Liebe – die Bridgerton-Frauen wissen, was sie wollen. Die abenteuerlustige und eigenständige Poppy Bridgerton hat sich geschworen, niemanden zu heiraten, der es ihr nicht bezüglich Intellekt und Interessen gleichtun kann. Leider scheint es so jemanden nicht in London zu geben. Als sie deshalb an die Küste nach Dorset flieht, findet sie am Strand eine Schmugglerhöhle. Doch sie wird von den Schmugglern entdeckt und auf ihr Schiff entführt.

When Elizabeth Hotchkiss stumbles upon a copy of How to Marry a Marquis in her employer's library, she's convinced someone is playing a cruel joke. A guidebook to seduction might be just the thing she needs - and what harm could there be in taking a little peek? Intrigued by the alluring young woman with the curious little rulebook, James Sidwell, Marquis of Riverdale, decides that there is only one rule worth following - that Elizabeth marry her marquis.

Everyone knows that Colin Bridgerton is the most charming man in London. Penelope Featherington has secretly adored her best friend's brother for...well, it feels like forever. After half a lifetime of watching Colin Bridgerton from afar, she thinks she knows everything about him, until she stumbles across his deepest secret, and fears she doesn't know him at all.

My dear Miss Bridgerton, We have been corresponding now for quite some time, and although we have never formally met, I feel as if I know you. I am writing to invite you to visit me here at Romney Hall. It is my hope that after a suitable period of time, we might decide that we will suit, and you will consent to be my wife. Did he think she was mad? Eloise Bridgerton couldn't marry a man she had never met! But before she knew it, she was in a hired carriage in the middle of the night, on her way to meet the man she hoped might be her perfect match.

Unlike most men of his acquaintance, Gregory Bridgerton is a firm believer in true love. He'd have to be an idiot not to be: all seven of his siblings are happily married. Gregory figures he is just biding his time until the right woman comes along. And so when he sees Hermione Watson, he knows with every fibre of his being that she is meant to be his. But through Hermione's closest - and slightly less beautiful - friend, Lucy Abernathy, he finds out that Hermione is desperately in love with another man. Sadly, by the time Gregory figures out the right girl is actually the wrong girl.

By all accounts, Simon Basset is on the verge of proposing to his best friend's sister - the lovely and almost-on-the-shelf - Daphne Bridgerton. But the two of them know the truth - it's all an elaborate ruse to keep Simon free from marriage-minded society mothers. And as for Daphne, surely she will attract some worthy suitors now that it seems a duke has declared her desirable. But as Daphne waltzes across ballroom after ballroom with Simon, it's hard to remember that their courtship is a sham.

All the ton agree: there is no one quite like Hyacinth Bridgerton. Fiendishly smart, devilishly outspoken and - according to some, particularly Gareth St. Clair - probably best in small doses. But there's something about her - something charming and vexing - that grabs one and won't quite let go. Gareth and Hyacinth cross paths at the annual - and annually discordant - Smythe-Smith musicale. To Hyacinth, Gareth's every word seems a dare, and she offers to help him out with a knotty inheritance problem he's facing.

This time the gossip columnists have it wrong. Anthony Bridgerton hasn't just decided to marry; he's also chosen a wife! The only obstacle is his intended's older sister, Kate Sheffield: the most meddlesome woman ever to grace a London ballroom. The spirited schemer is driving Anthony mad with her determination to stop the betrothal, but when he closes his eyes at night, Kate's the woman haunting his dreams....

Miranda Cheever has been blessed with many things, but great beauty is not among them. Still, when she meets Viscount Tuner, she knows she is meant for him. As the years go by, fate is as kind to Miranda as it is harsh on the Viscount. He's skeptical about love with good reason - but he may be falling for Miranda

The Bridgertons are by far the most prolific family in the upper echelons of society, both in deed and word, and now, for the first time, their most indelible quips and barbs have been gathered here for your pleasure. From Anthony’s arrogance to Hyacinth’s hijinks, the family has long been fodder for society gossips … and indeed even for This Author, who has come out of retirement to pen thirteen new columns, each more delicious than the last.

Während er schlief. Derbyshire, 1779. In den britischen Kolonien wurde Cecilias Bruder im Kampf verletzt. Mutig tritt sie die Schiffspassage nach Nordamerika an. Doch in Manhattan angekommen, entdeckt Cecilia, dass eine Verwechslung vorliegt. Statt ihres Bruders findet sie den attraktiven Captain Edward Rokesby bewusstlos im Lazarett vor. Einen innigen Briefwechsel hatte sie mit ihm und dabei ihr Herz verloren. Jetzt will sie ihm helfen, obwohl das eigentlich nur Anverwandten gestattet ist. Cecilia greift zu einer tollkühnen Lüge: Sie gibt sich als Edwards Gattin aus.

Bridgerton – wie alles begann. Miss Billie Bridgerton weiß genau, dass sie Edward oder Andrew Rokesby heiraten wird. Seit Kindertagen sind sie und die Nachbarssöhne beste Freunde. Wen Billie dagegen bestimmt nicht heiraten wird, ist George, den ältesten Sohn der Rokesbys! Die arroganten Blicke aus seinen eisblauen Augen zeigen ihr: Er kann sie genauso wenig ausstehen wie sie ihn. Aber seit der attraktive Earl sie nach einem Unfall auf seinen starken Armen getragen hat, hat sich etwas geändert...

During their annual Christmas pilgrimage to Scotland to visit their aged uncle in his decrepit castle, the Comte de Rocheforte and his cousin, the Earl of Oakley, are presented with unique gifts: their uncle has raided an English lord's Christmas party and kidnapped four lovely would-be brides for his heirs to choose from...as well as one very angry duke, Lord Bretton. As snow isolates the castle, and as hours grow into days, the most honourable intentions give away to temptations as surprising as they are irresistible.

In every life there is a turning point. A moment so tremendous, so sharp and breathtaking, that one knows one’s life will never be the same. For Michael Stirling, London’s most infamous rake, that moment came the first time he laid eyes on Francesca Bridgerton. After a lifetime of chasing women, of smiling slyly as they chased him, of allowing himself to be caught but never permitting his heart to become engaged, he took one look at Francesca Bridgerton and fell so fast and hard into love it was a wonder he managed to remain standing.

Dopo la morte dei genitori, Elizabeth è costretta a lavorare come dama di compagnia di Lady Danbury per poter provvedere ai tre fratelli minori, ma il suo salario non le permette di garantire loro l'educazione che vorrebbe. C'è un'unica soluzione: sposare un uomo ricco. Proprio il giorno in cui prende questa decisione, mentre cerca una lettura con cui allietare Lady Danbury, trova nella sua biblioteca un misterioso libretto dal titolo intrigante: Come sposare un marchese. Il volume contiene tutte le regole per sedurre e accalappiare l'uomo giusto: è proprio ciò che le serve.