Sherry Thomasová je americká autorka bestsellerov, ktorá sa venuje mnohým žánrom. Jej diela zahŕňajú romantiku, fantasy, detektívky a knihy pre mladých dospelých čitateľov, často s neobvyklými zvratmi a elegantným jazykom. Thomasová si kladie za cieľ písať knihy, ktoré rada číta, a pohybuje sa medzi žánrami s jedinečným hlasom a prístupom. Jej inovatívny prístup k žánrovej literatúre jej priniesol uznanie kritiky a ocenenia.
Pôvabná historická romanca populárnej americkej autorky.
Lord Vere vedie dvojitý život - v spoločnosti je známy ako neškodný, zábavný hlupák, no v skutočnosti pracuje ako tajný agent v službách kráľovnej. Keď sa zoznámi s Elissande Edgertonovou, mladá žena si ho ihneď získa svojím očarujúcim úsmevom a zdá sa, že aj on jej padol do oka. Lord Vere je však z pracovných dôvodov nútený správať sa, akoby nemal všetkých pohromade. Navyše nemá ani tušenia, že krásna Elissande ho chce z dôvodov, ktoré pozná len ona, vlákať do manželstva...
Po románe V noci budem tvoja nám Sherry Thomasová ponúka ďalší podmanivý príbeh lásky. Keď sa lekárka Bryony Asquithová vydala za miláčika žien Lea Marsdena, v londýnskej spoločnosti to vyvolalo veľký rozruch. Manželstvo však nevydržalo a Bryony odišla pracovať do ďalekej Indie. O tri roky za ňou nečakane prichádza Leo so správou o zlom stave jej otca a podujme sa, že ju bude sprevádzať na ceste do Anglicka. A práve vtedy sa v nich začnú prebúdzať city, o ktorých si obaja mysleli, že sa už nikdy nevrátia...
Felix Rivendale je pre londýnsku smotánku stelesnením dokonalého džentlmena. Iba on sám vie, že tvár, ktorú ukazuje ľuďom, je len maska. Jeho pravé, oveľa temnejšie ja zostáva pred svetom skryté až do chvíle, keď sa v spoločnosti zjaví slečna Louisa Cantwellová. Louisa nedôveruje Felixovej zdanlivej dokonalosti, no napriek tomu ju markíz neodolateľne priťahuje. Odváži sa však priblížiť k mužovi s mnohými temnými tajomstvami, ktoré by ju mohli zničiť?
Iolanthe and Titus continue their mission to defeat the Bane in this striking sequel to The Burning Sky—perfect for fans of Cinda Williams Chima and Kristin Cashore—which Publishers Weekly called "a wonderfully satisfying magical saga" in a starred review and Kirkus Reviews said "bids fair to be the next big epic fantasy success." After spending the summer away from each other, Titus and Iolanthe (still disguised as Archer Fairfax) are eager to return to Eton College to resume their training to fight the Bane. Although no longer bound to Titus by blood oath, Iolanthe is more committed than ever to fulfilling her destiny—especially with the agents of Atlantis quickly closing in. Soon after arriving at school, though, Titus makes a shocking discovery, one that throws into question everything he believed about their mission. Faced with this revelation, Iolanthe struggles to come to terms with her new role, while Titus must choose between following his mother's prophecies—or forging a divergent path to an unknowable future.
Set against a backdrop of summer intrigue, this mystery unfolds with captivating twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of their seats. With a blend of suspense and engaging characters, it promises to be a thrilling escape perfect for warm weather reading. The book has garnered attention and praise, even featuring on The Today Show as a top pick, highlighting its appeal to fans of the genre.
Charlotte Holmes, Lady Sherlock, is back solving new cases in the USA Today bestselling series set in Victorian England.Inspector Treadles, Charlotte Holmes’s friend and collaborator, has been found locked in a room with two dead men, both of whom worked with his wife at the great manufacturing enterprise she has recently inherited. Rumors fly. Had Inspector Treadles killed the men because they had opposed his wife’s initiatives at every turn? Had he killed in a fit of jealous rage, because he suspected Mrs. Treadles of harboring deeper feelings for one of the men? To make matters worse, he refuses to speak on his own behalf, despite the overwhelming evidence against him.Charlotte finds herself in a case strewn with lies and secrets. But which lies are to cover up small sins, and which secrets would flay open a past better left forgotten? Not to mention, how can she concentrate on these murders, when Lord Ingram, her oldest friend and sometime lover, at last dangles before her the one thing she has always wanted?
The thrilling conclusion of Iolanthe and Titus's mission unfolds in this final installment of the Elemental Trilogy, appealing to fans of epic fantasy. As their journey reaches its climax, the story promises a satisfying blend of magic and adventure, capturing the essence of a grand saga. With accolades from Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews, this book is poised to resonate with readers seeking an engaging and immersive fantasy experience.
The game is afoot as Charlotte Holmes returns in USA Today bestselling author Sherry Thomas’s Victorian-set Lady Sherlock series. Being shunned by Society gives Charlotte Holmes the time and freedom to put her extraordinary powers of deduction to good use. As “Sherlock Holmes, consulting detective,” aided by the capable Mrs. Watson, she’s had great success helping with all manner of inquiries, but she’s not prepared for the new client who arrives at her Upper Baker Street office. Lady Ingram, wife of Charlotte’s dear friend and benefactor, wants Sherlock Holmes to find her first love, who failed to show up at their annual rendezvous. Matters of loyalty and discretion aside, the case becomes even more personal for Charlotte as the missing man is none other than Myron Finch, her illegitimate half brother. In the meanwhile, Charlotte wrestles with a surprising proposal of marriage, a mysterious stranger woos her sister Livia, and an unidentified body surfaces where least expected. Charlotte’s investigative prowess is challenged as never before: Can she find her brother in time—or will he, too, end up as a nameless corpse somewhere in the belly of London?
Set against the backdrop of the RMS Provence, Charlotte is determined to rescue her sister's love from Moriarty's control while juggling unexpected complications. When Lord Bancroft Ashburton, who blames her for his disgrace, enlists her help to find his missing henchman, the situation escalates dramatically with Bancroft's sudden death. Accused of murder, Charlotte must navigate a web of intrigue and danger to clear her name and survive, all while grappling with her initial mission to save others.
