Lauren Willig Knihy

Eine mitreißende Liebesgeschichte vor dem Hintergrund des dramatischsten Schiffsunglücks seit der Titanic April 1915. Caroline Telfair Hochstetter reist mit der RMS Lusitania von New York nach Europa. Dringende Geschäfte ihres Ehemanns zwingen sie trotz Kriegszeiten zu der gefährlichen Überfahrt. An Bord befinden sich außerdem Carolines einstige große Liebe Robert Langford sowie die Betrügerin Tessa Fairweather. Ein letzter Auftrag, dann will die junge Frau in England ein neues Leben beginnen. Doch während das Schiff seinem Schicksal entgegenfährt, beginnt für alle drei ein Wettlauf gegen die Zeit, um eine Verschwörung aufzudecken, die nicht nur ihre eigenen Leben grundlegend verändern wird. Fast ein Jahrhundert später stößt die Schriftstellerin Sarah Blake im Nachlass ihres Urgroßvaters – einst Steward auf der RMS Lusitania, die während des Ersten Weltkriegs von einem deutschen U-Boot versenkt wurde – auf ein Dokument, das dafür sorgen könnte, dass die Geschichte neu geschrieben werden muss ...

Zwei Schwestern, zwei Leben. Durch ein Schicksal verbunden. England, 1927: Als Rachel das Cottage ihrer verstorbenen Mutter ausräumt, stößt sie auf einen mysteriösen Zeitungsausschnitt. Graf Ardmore heißt der Mann, der mit Frau und Tochter auf dem Foto posiert. Und er sieht Rachels Vater zum Verwechseln ähnlich. Nur dass ihr Vater, angeblich ein mittelloser Botaniker, seit 20 Jahren tot sein soll. Fest entschlossen, das Rätsel ihrer Herkunft zu ergründen, reist Rachel nach London. Doch als sie schließlich ihrer Halbschwester Olivia begegnet, gibt sie sich nicht zu erkennen. Denn Rachel fühlt sich magisch zu Olivias Verlobtem John hingezogen. Und lässt sich auf ein Spiel ein, über das sie bald die Kontrolle verliert… Große Gefühle vor der aufregenden Kulisse der Roaring Twenties: Der packende neue Roman von Bestsellerautorin Lauren Willig: für alle Leserinnen von Katherine Webb oder Lucinda Riley.

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.

Set against a backdrop of rich historical detail, this mystery intertwines the lives of three women across different eras. Their stories reveal secrets and connections that span generations, showcasing how the past influences the present. As the narrative unfolds, themes of resilience and discovery emerge, drawing readers into a compelling exploration of identity and legacy. The authors skillfully blend suspense with emotional depth, creating an engaging tale that captivates and intrigues.

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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