Bøger om Georgian era

London, 1813. Daphne Bridgerton er både intelligent og smuk – alligevel modtager hun kun ægteskabstilbud fra bejlere, hun ikke synes om. Men da hendes storebrors bedste ven, Simon Bassett, kommer til byen, forandres alt. Sammen kommer Daphne og den unge hertug på en snedig plan: Hvis de indgår en falsk forlovelse, vil den rette type friere måske endelig få øjnene op for Daphne, og samtidig vil de ægteskabsgale mødre fra byens øverste kredse forhåbentlig holde sig langt væk fra Simon, som ingen intentioner har om at gifte sig. Nogensinde. Men efterhånden som dagene går, bliver det sværere og sværere at holde styr på, hvad der er sandt og falsk. Otte søskende med fornavne i alfabetisk orden. Julia Quinns romantiske serie om Familien Bridgerton er verdenskendt og udkommer nu endelig i Danmark. Den ugifte hertug er første bind i serien.

LONDON, 1814. Den unge greve Anthony Bridgerton er en af de mest eftertragtede ungkarle i byen, men han er også berygtet for sin noget løsslupne livsstil og sin hang til fester og smukke kvinder. Derfor kommer det bag på alle, da han noget uventet beslutter sig for at gifte sig. Hans udkårnes storesøster, Kate, har imidlertid i sinde at gøre alt, hun kan, for at forhindre forlovelsen - og snart må Anthony sande, at det er Kate og ikke hans udkårne, der fylder hans drømme om natten. En uventet forelskelse er andet fritstående bind ud af otte i den verdenskendte romantiske serie om Familien Bridgerton. Den verdenskendte romantiske serie om Familien Bridgerton udkommer nu endelig på dansk. En uventet forelskelse er andet bind ud af otte. En uventet forelskelse findes også i en lydbogsversion, som er beriget med musik og lydeffekter. Versionen her er uden musik og lydeffekter.Familien Bridgerton får premiere som tv-serie hos Netflix i 2020.

London, 1815. Selvom Sophie Beckett er datter af en jarl, er hun blevet degraderet til tjenestepige af sin stedmor. Derfor er hendes chancer for at snige sig ind til Lady Bridgertons maskebal minimale. Men gemt bag en maske kan ingen genkende hende, og da det lykkes, og hun møder den unge, flotte Benedict Bridgerton, føler hun sig som prinsesse for en aften. Desværre ved hun, at enhver fortryllelse ophører ved midnat … Benedict derimod kan ikke slippe tanken om den smukke, mystiske kvinde i den sølvfarvede kjole. Hvem var hun, og hvordan finder han hende igen? En fortryllende hemmelighed er tredje fritstående bind ud af otte i den verdenskendte romantiske serie om Familien Bridgerton. En tv-serie baseret på bøgerne har premiere på Netflix i 2020.

Netflix har i 2020 premiere på en tv-serie baseret på bøgerne. Penelope Featherington har altid været hemmeligt forelsket i sin bedste vens storebror, Colin Bridgerton. En dag opdager hun, hans allerstørste hemmelighed. En hemmelighed, der får hende til at tvivle på, om hun overhovedet kender ham.Colin selv er træt af kun at blive betragtet som en charmør – og træt af folks besættelse af sladderskribenten lady Whistledown, der tilsyneladende ikke kan udgive et eneste nummer af sit blad, uden at det indeholder sladder om ham. Men da han vender hjem til London efter en længere rejse, opdager han, at flere ting har forandret sig. Ikke mindst Penelope Featherington. En uundgåelig længsel er fjerde fritstående bind ud af otte i den verdenskendte romantiske serie om Familien Bridgerton.

Gareth St. Clair er i vanskeligheder. Hans far, som afskyr ham, er i færd med at formøble St. Clair-formuen,og den eneste arv, der venter, er en familiedagbog, som måske, måske ikke indeholder nøglen til hans fremtid. Problemet er, at den er skrevet på italiensk, et sprog Gareth ikke behersker.Hyacinth Bridgerton er djævelsk godt begavet og kvik i replikken – og ifølge Gareth bedst i små doser. Men der er alligevel noget over hende, noget charmerende og forstyrrende, der har fået tag i ham og ikke vil slippe igen.De to unge mødes under den årlige Smythe-Smith-koncert. Hyacinth, der tager alt, hvad Gareth siger, som en udfordring, tilbyder at oversætte hans dagbog, selvom hendes italiensk lader noget tilbage at ønske. Efterhånden som de to fordyber sig i den hemmelighedsfulde tekst, opdager de, at svarene, de søger, ikke ligger i dagbogen, men snarere hos hinanden,og at intet er så ligetil – eller så kompliceret – som det perfekte kys. Et fængslende kys er 7. bind i Julia Quinns populære Bridgerton-serie og fortæller Hyacinths medrivende historie.

Bøgerne bag Netflix-serien BRIDGERTON Da sir Phillip og Eloise Bridgerton har skrevet sammen i lidt over et år, beslutter han sig for ganske enkelt at fri per brev. Eloise er ugift og hele 28 år, så han går ud fra, at hun må være temmelig desperat efter et ægteskabstilbud. Men … det er hun bare ikke, hvilket han erfarer, da hun dukker hun op på hans gods. Særdeles smuk, men alt andet end eftergivende og sagtmodig. For Eloises vedkommende tror hun ikke sine egne øjne, da hun modtager brevet med frieriet. Tror han, hun er skør? Man kan da ikke gifte sig med en mand, man aldrig har mødt før? Men før hun ved af det, er hun på vej for at møde den mand, der måske kunne være helt perfekt for hende. Men … det er han bare ikke. Humørsvingende og med dårlige manerer, og slet ikke som de belevne gentlemen, hun er vant til i London. Ikke desto mindre er der noget, som får gnisterne til at springe. Hvordan ville det mon være at lukke Eloises mund med et kys … og kunne det tænkes, at den gnavne godsejer alligevel er den perfekte ægtemand? Et uforglemmeligt frieri er femte bind i serien om familien Bridgerton.

Gregory Bridgerton er romantiker. Han ved dybt i sin sjæl, at lynet en dag vil slå ned, og hans livs udkårne vil vise sig. Ganske rigtigt: Et enkelt glimt af den vidunderlige Hermione, og hans hjerte tilhører kun hende. Hermione har det på præcis samme måde, blot er genstanden for hendes kærlighed ikke Gregory, men en anden mand.Hermiones veninde Lucy sætter sig for at hjælpe Gregory med at vinde Hermiones hjerte. Gregory er viljestærk, modig, flot og ekstremt vittig, så det er måske ikke så underligt, at Lucy selv falder for ham. Men det er til gengæld højest ubelejligt, eftersom hun er forlovet med Lord Haselby.Da Gregory alt for sent opdager, at det er Lucy, der får hans hjerte til at slå hurtigere, bringer det hele Bridgertonklanen i en slem knibe.Et afgørende øjeblik er ottende og sidste bind i serien om familien Bridgerton.

Da den forældreløse Cecilia Harcourts bror kommer til skade ved fronten, er hun pludselig alene og står over for et umuligt valg: Enten skal hun flytte ind hos en ugift tante eller gifte sig med en hæslig fætter. Cecilia nægter begge dele og rejser i stedet over Atlanten, fast besluttet på at finde og pleje sin bror, indtil han er på fode igen.Men efter at have ledt forgæves efter sin bror, finder hun i stedet hans bedste ven– den smukke officer Edward Rokesby. Han er bevidstløs og har brug for hendes hjælp...

Mere af Bridgertons og Rokesbys forførende aristokratiske verden i slutningen af 1700-tallets London.Georginas Bridgertons rygte hænger i en tynd tråd, da hun mister sin medgift. Nu er hun tvunget til at vælge mellem at tilbringe resten af sine dage alene eller gifte sig med sin ham, der ødelagde hendes liv.Georginas indflydelsesrige barndomsven hører om den knibe, Georgina står i. Han er egentlig i gang med medicinstudiet og bor ikke i byen længere, men han føler, han bør gøre noget. Kan de to udvikle sig til mere end barndomsvenner?En uhørt skandale er fjerde bind i serien om familien Rokesby. Serien kan læses uafhængigt af den højtelskede Bridgerton-serie.

Mere af Bridgertons og Rokesbys forførende aristokratiske verden i slutningen af 1700-tallets London.På en udflugt til kysten finder den eventyrlystne Poppy Bridgerton et skjulested med tyvekoster, og før hun ved af det, er hun blevet kidnappet og ført ombord på et skib.Kaptajn Andrew Rokesby er kendt som en hensynsløs kaprer. Men han er egentlig søn af en jarl, og han fragter vigtige dokumenter for den britiske regering på sit skib. Efter at have sat sejl mod Portugal opdager han til sin overraskelse en kvinde i sin kahyt … Mens bølgerne slår hårdt mod skibet, bliver skarpe ord til glohedt begær mellem Poppy Bridgerton og kaptajn Andrew Rokesby. Men bliver romance til skandale, når de to finder ud af, hvem hinanden i virkeligheden er?

George er den ældste af brødrene i Rokesby-familien og kommende jarl. Alle forventer, at Billie Bridgerton gifter sig med ham. Familierne har trods alt været naboer i århundreder. Men Billie leder ikke efter en mand. I hvert fald ikke, hvis det er George – den Rokesby hun mindst kan lide. Men da Billie og George næsten bliver kastet i hinandens favne, begynder en ny slags gnister at opstå. Og da deres læber mødes for første gang, opdager de hurtigt, at den person, de troede, de ikke kunne udstå, simpelthen er den, de ikke kan leve uden.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Killers of the Flower Moon, a page-turning story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth. The powerful narrative reveals the deeper meaning of the events on The Wager, showing that it was not only the captain and crew who ended up on trial, but the very idea of empire.“Riveting...Reads like a thriller, tackling a multilayered history—and imperialism—with gusto.” —Time "A tour de force of narrative nonfiction.” —The Wall Street JournalOn January 28, 1742, a ramshackle vessel of patched-together wood and cloth washed up on the coast of Brazil. Inside were thirty emaciated men, barely alive, and they had an extraordinary tale to tell. They were survivors of His Majesty’s Ship the Wager, a British vessel that had left England in 1740 on a secret mission during an imperial war with Spain. While the Wager had been chasing a Spanish treasure-filled galleon known as “the prize of all the oceans,” it had wrecked on a desolate island off the coast of Patagonia. The men, after being marooned for months and facing starvation, built the flimsy craft and sailed for more than a hundred days, traversing nearly 3,000 miles of storm-wracked seas. They were greeted as heroes.But then ... six months later, another, even more decrepit craft landed on the coast of Chile. This boat contained just three castaways, and they told a very different story. The thirty sailors who landed in Brazil were not heroes – they were mutineers. The first group responded with countercharges of their own, of a tyrannical and murderous senior officer and his henchmen. It became clear that while stranded on the island the crew had fallen into anarchy, with warring factions fighting for dominion over the barren wilderness. As accusations of treachery and murder flew, the Admiralty convened a court martial to determine who was telling the truth. The stakes were life-and-death—for whomever the court found guilty could hang.The Wager is a grand tale of human behavior at the extremes told by one of our greatest nonfiction writers. Grann’s recreation of the hidden world on a British warship rivals the work of Patrick O’Brian, his portrayal of the castaways’ desperate straits stands up to the classics of survival writing such as The Endurance, and his account of the court martial has the savvy of a Scott Turow thriller. As always with Grann’s work, the incredible twists of the narrative hold the reader spellbound.

Sophy ankommer til Lady Ombersleys hus i London med en abe. Hun er ikke den generte, tilbageholdende pige, hendes faster havde forventet; den formidable Sophy er en kvik, opfindsom og sprudlende ung kvinde.Det går hurtigt op for Sophy, at familien har masser af problemer: hendes kusine Cecilia er forelsket i en fattig digter, og fætter Charles er forlovet med en kedeligt korrekt kvinde. Sophys onkel har ikke styr på noget, og de yngre børn trænger til at opleve lidt sjov og frihed. De har alle tydeligt brug for hendes hjælp, og med sin foretagsomme og optimistiske personlighed, er Sophy i stand til at finde en løsning på ethvert problem, selv – eller måske især når – hendes numre er ved at drive Charles til vanvid."Den formidable Sophy" er en selvstændig roman."’Den formidable Sophy’ er en af de romaner, der aldrig går af mode." – The Guardian"Det er en af Georgettes mest elskede Regency-fortællinger, og det er umuligt at læse den på anden måde, en historien er fortalt – med fuld fart over feltet! Jeg holdt ikke op med at smile et eneste øjeblik!" – GoodreadsGeorgette Heyer (1902-1974) bliver kaldt Regency romances grand master og moder. Hun skrev sin første historiske romance som 17-årige, og bogen blev udgivet i 1921. Fra 1932 og frem til sin død i 1974 udgav Heyer en historisk roman om året. Georgette Heyer var et notorisk privat menneske, som hverken promoverede sine bøger eller gav interviews. Alligevel sælges hendes bøger stadig verden over i dag.

A high society amateur detective at the heart of Regency London uses her wits and invisibility as an 'old maid' to protect other women in a new and fiercely feminist historical mystery series. Lady Augusta Colebrook, 'Gus, ' is determinedly unmarried, bored by society life, and tired of being dismissed at the age of forty-two. She and her twin sister, Julia, who is grieving her dead betrothed, need a distraction. One soon presents itself: to rescue their friend's goddaughter, Caroline, from her violent husband. The sisters set out to Caroline's country estate with a plan, but their carriage is accosted by a highwayman. What follows is a high adventure full of danger, clever improvisation, and heart-racing near misses. Back in London, Gus persuades Julia to join her in a quest to help others in need--society be damned! And so begins the beguiling secret life and adventures of the Colebrook twins.--

"When Cecile Tremblay lost everyone and everything in the French Revolution, she never imagined that she'd earn her living as a markswoman in a London circus. But Farnham's Fantastical Female Fayre has become her home, her family, and her future. Another thing Cecile never imagined was becoming entangled with the man gossip columns call The Darling of the Ton. But mere weeks after her rejection of his insulting carte blanche--and his infuriating engagement to an heiress--Darlington is back, this time to beg Cecile for help. And help him she will, by teaching him about honest work--and the right way to treat a woman. Gaius Darlington has always led a charmed life. Until now. Suddenly, a long-lost heir has appeared to claim his title, possessions, and property, Not only that, but Guy's fianéce has jilted him to marry the usurper! Yet there is a silver lining: it's no longer Guy's duty to marry an heiress to save the dukedom. He's free to wed the woman he loves--if only he can earn her forgiveness. They say hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. But fury is just a step away from passion, and Guy knows just how to arouse Cecile's. . ."--Publisher marketing.

"From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon and The Lost City of Z, a mesmerizing story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth On January 28, 1742, a ramshackle vessel of patched-together wood and cloth washed up on the coast of Brazil. Inside were thirty emaciated men, barely alive, and they had an extraordinary tale to tell. They were survivors of His Majesty's Ship the Wager, a British vessel that had left England in 1740 on a secret mission during an imperial war with Spain. While the Wager had been chasing a Spanish treasure-filled galleon known as "the prize of all the oceans," it had wrecked on a desolate island off the coast of Patagonia. The men, after being marooned for months and facing starvation, built the flimsy craft and sailed for more than a hundred days, traversing 2500 miles of storm-wracked seas. They were greeted as heroes. But then ... six months later, another, even more decrepit craft landed on the coast of Chile. This boat contained just three castaways, and they had a very different story to tell. The thirty sailors who landed in Brazil were not heroes - they were mutineers. The first group responded with countercharges of their own, of a tyrannical and murderous captain and his henchmen. It became clear that while stranded on the island the crew had fallen into anarchy, with warring factions fighting for dominion over the barren wilderness. As accusations of treachery and murder flew, the Admiralty convened a court martial to determine who was telling the truth. The stakes were life-and-death-for whomever the court found guilty could hang. The Wager is a grand tale of human behavior at the extremes told by one of our greatest nonfiction writers. Grann's recreation of the hidden world on a British warship rivals the work of Patrick O'Brian, his portrayal of the castaways' desperate straits stands up to the classics of survival writing such as The Endurance, and his account of the court martial has the savvy of a Scott Turow thriller. As always with Grann's work, the incredible twists of the narrative hold the reader spellbound. Most powerfully, he unearths the deeper meaning of the events, showing that it was not only the Wager's captain and crew who were on trial - it was the very idea of empire"--

"In 1761, on a sunny day in September, a King and Queen met for the very first time. They were married within hours. Born a German Princess, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was beautiful, headstrong, and fiercely intelligent--not precisely the attributes the British Court had been seeking in a spouse for the young King George III. But her fire and independence were exactly what she needed because George had secrets-- secrets with the potential to shake the very foundations of the monarchy. Thrust into her new role as a royal, Charlotte must learn to navigate the intricate politics of the court, all the while guarding her heart, because she is falling in love with the King, even as he pushes her away"--Dust jacket flap.

Named a "Must Read" by Oprah Daily, Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, Vulture, NPR, Woman's World and more, the first installment in award-winning author Vanessa Riley's swoon-worthy Rogues & Remarkable Women series is now available in mass market! This groundbreaking, empowering, sexy Regency romance featuring a recently widowed Afro-Caribbean heiress and a dashing Duke is perfect for the Bridgerton binge-watcher and fans of witty historical romance by authors such as Julia Quinn, Evie Dunmore, and Eloisa James. "Smart and witty . . . the perfect historical read." -Julia Quinn, #1 New York Times bestselling author It's challenging for a widow, especially one who's fallen from grace, to find true love again-or perhaps for the very first time. When headstrong West Indian heiress Patience Jordan questioned her English husband's mysterious suicide, she lost everything-most devastatingly, her newborn son, Lionel. Falsely persecuted, she risks her life to be near him, disguising herself in order to be hired as her own son's nanny. But working for his unsuspecting new guardian, Busick Strathmore, Duke of Repington, has perils of its own. Especially when Patience discovers his strictness belies an ex-rake of unswerving honor-and unexpected passion . . . A wounded military hero, Repington is determined to resolve his dead cousin's dangerous financial dealings for Lionel's sake. But that's a minor skirmish compared to dealing with the forthright, courageous, and alluring Patience. Somehow, she's breaking his rules, and sweeping past his defenses. Soon, between enemies and obstacles, they form a fragile trust-but will it be enough to save the future they long to dare together? "Vanessa Riley at her finest." -Sarah MacLean, New York Times bestselling author "I was delighted. Readers on the lookout for Black or disabled characters in historical romance will not want to miss this." -New York Times Book Review "One of the best historicals I've read in years." -Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author "Expertly crafted romance." -Publishers Weekly, STARRED review

One of BBC's 100 Novels That Shaped our World.Jane Austen's best-loved novel is an unforgettable story about the inaccuracy of first impressions, the power of reason, and above all the strange dynamics of human relationships and emotions.Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is illustrated by Hugh Thomson and features an afterword by author and critic, Henry Hitchings.A tour de force of wit and sparkling dialogue, Pride and Prejudice shows how the headstrong Elizabeth Bennet and the aristocratic Mr Darcy must have their pride humbled and their prejudices dissolved before they can acknowledge their love for each other.

A deluxe collector's edition of one of Jane Austen's most critically acclaimed works, illustrated with the artwork of renowned fashion illustrator Bil Donovan. Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudiceis arguably the forerunner of all romantic comedies and certainly one of her most popular and irreverent works. This keepsake edition is beautifully packaged and features original full-color artwork as well as foil stamping and full-color endpapers.