The Alastair Trilogy

Author : Georgette Heyer
Publisher : Arrow
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2006-04-07
Category : Europe
ISBN : 0099491133

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The Alastair Trilogy by Georgette Heyer Pdf

Containing three novels: THESE OLD SHADES Under the reign of Louis XV, corruption and intrigue have been allowed to blossom in France, and Justin Alastair, the notorious Duke of Avon and proud of his soubriquet 'Satanas', flourishes as well. Then, from a dark Parisian back alley, he plucks L-on, a red-headed urchin with strangely familiar looks, just in time for his long over-due schemes of revenge on the Comte de St. Vire. Among the splendours of Versailles and the dignified mansions of England, Justin begins to unfold his sinister plans - until, that is, L-on becomes the ravishing beauty L-onie-. DEVIL'S CUB The excesses of the young Marquis of Vidal are even wilder than his father's before him. Not for nothing is the reckless duellist and gamester called 'the Devil's Cub'. But when he is forced to leave the country, Mary Challoner discovers his fiendish plan to abduct her sister. And only by daring to impersonate her can Mary save her sibling from certain ruin. and INFAMOUS ARMY In 1815, beneath the aegis of the Army of Occupation, Brussels is the gayest town in Europe. And the widow Lady Barbara Childe, renowned for being as outrageous as she is beautiful, is at the centre of all that is fashionable and light-hearted. When she meets Charles Audley, dashing aide-de-campe to the great Duke of Wellington himself, her joie de vivre knows no bounds - until the eve of the fateful Battle of Waterloo-.

Author : Georgette Heyer
Publisher : Random House
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2011-02-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781446457245

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An Infamous Army by Georgette Heyer Pdf

If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 'The greatest writer who ever lived' ANTONIA FRASER 'My generation's Julia Quinn' ADJOA ANDOH 'One of the wittiest, most insightful and rewarding prose writers imaginable' STEPHEN FRY ___________ 1815, and the British and French armies are massing ahead of one of the greatest battles of all time ... Occupied by the British, Brussels however is en fete. And Lady Barbara Childe, renowned for being as fashionable as she is beautiful, is at the centre of all that is fashionable and light-hearted. When she meets Charles Audley, the dashing aide de camp to the great Duke of Wellington, her sense of fun and mischief knows no bounds. But it is the eve of the Battle of Waterloo, and who knows whether they will ever meet again ... ___________ Reader's love An Infamous Army . . . ***** 'This was possibly Georgette Heyer's greatest book.' ***** 'A truly incredible novel.' ***** 'I love Georgette Heyer and so love all of her books. But this one is extra special.' ***** 'A powerful read!' ***** 'It is a good read for regency romance readers who would like a little more info on the battle that figures greatly in those novels.'

Author : Georgette Heyer
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2023-12-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547788454

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These Old Shades by Georgette Heyer Pdf

This book acts as a window into 18th-century life in France and England and presents the period extraordinary. The witty dialogues, mixed with a suspenseful story of vengeance, great characters, and the ability to break the genre rules, makes this work stand out. Heyer writes vivid, opinionated characters; although she makes her side characters just as vibrant and delightful as her central ones. Fortune favors Justin Alastair, the shallow, bored and infamous Duke of Avon, casting in his way, during one night in Paris, the means to take revenge from his enemy, the Comte de Saint-Vire. Avon encounters an abused boy, Léon Bonnard, whose red hair, deep blue eyes, and black eyebrows somewhat indicate him to be the child of Comte. But the question about who Léon really is gets answered later in this outstanding novel. The Duke of Avon is portrayed as an unfriendly man who has never truly cared or loved anyone or anything, nor has he ever received love.

Author : Georgette Heyer
Publisher : Random House
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011-03-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781446457498

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Regency Buck by Georgette Heyer Pdf

If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 'Probably the best book ever written' Antonia Fraser 'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers' Independent 'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' Katie Fforde _____________ Beautiful heiress Judith Taverner has her pick of London suitors . . . But her luck takes a turn for the worse when her hapless brother, Peregrine, becomes the target of a would-be-assassin. To Judith's great annoyance, their mysterious guardian - the handsome Earl of Worth - seems far more intent on wooing her than saving her brother, but all is not as it seems... When the truth is revealed, Judith will finally discover if the Earl is after her money or her heart. _____________ 'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser '[My] generation's Julia Quinn' Adjoa Andoh, star of Bridgerton 'Utterly delightful' Guardian 'Fabulously witty' Stephen Fry 'Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' Joanne Harris 'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' Sophie Kinsella 'Brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order' Daily Mail 'What a treat you have in store!' Harriet Evans 'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable.' Sunday Telegraph _____________ Readers love Regency Buck . . . ***** 'A must read for any Georgette Heyer fan!' ***** 'It's a great novel, barrels of fun, highly recommend.' ***** 'One of my favourite historicals!' ***** 'You will not regret reading this book.' ***** 'Totally one of my favourite Heyer novels.'

Author : Alastair Reynolds
Publisher : Orbit
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780316462730

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Bone Silence by Alastair Reynolds Pdf

The thrilling finale to the Revenger Trilogy tells a desperate tale of greed, piracy, shadow governments, and ancient secrets that could unravel all of civilization The Ness sisters ran away from home to become the most fearsome pirates in the twenty thousand worlds of the Congregation. They've plundered treasures untold, taken command of their own ship, and made plenty of enemies. But now they're being hunted for crimes they didn't commit by a fleet whose crimes are worse than their own. To stay one step ahead of their pursuers and answer the questions that have plagued them, they'll have to employ every dirty, piratical trick in the book.... Read more by Alastair Reynolds! The Revenger Trilogy:RevengerShadow CaptainBone Silence

Author : Georgette Heyer
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2019-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781492688372

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Devil's Cub by Georgette Heyer Pdf

"You're in for a treat."—NORA ROBERTS, #1 New York Times bestselling author The Marquis of Vidal always gets his own way. Until he meets Mary Challoner... Praise for Devil's Cub: "If you've never read Heyer's books before, prepare to be charmed. Or come rediscover her magic."—LINDA HOWARD, author of Up Close and Dangerous "[C]olorful and eccentric characters." —Library Journal

Author : Georgette Heyer
Publisher : Random House
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2011-02-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781446456781

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Beauvallet by Georgette Heyer Pdf

If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser 'When it comes to Regency novels, Heyer was The Master' India Knight 'One of the wittiest, most insightful and rewarding prose writers imaginable' Stephen Fry __________ Sir Nicholas Beauvallet has never been known to resist a challenge. When he captures a galleon at sea, and the treasure turns out to be the lovely Dona Dominica de Rada y Silva, he vows to return her and her father to the shores of Spain. But, upon his immediate return, he proposes another venture; one more reckless than any of his exploits on the high seas which have made him the equal of Sir Francis Drake and a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I. He will take Dominica as his bride, even if it leads him into peril ... __________ Reader's love Beauvallet. . . ***** 'There was nothing I didn't love about this tale. Five stars all the way!' ***** 'In a word, wonderful!' ***** 'I loved this story so much!' ***** 'A nail biter, this story is filled with interesting characters and humour.' ***** 'This is one I reread and enjoy often.'

Author : Grace Burrowes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Captains
ISBN : 1952443733

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Miss Dignified by Grace Burrowes Pdf

He's guarding his heart.Captain Dylan Powell is determined see the men who served under him settled into civilian life before he leaves London for his home in Wales. The task is taking much longer than anticipated, but then, London has become a more appealing place to bide now that Dylan has hired Lydia Lovelace as his housekeeper. She's intimidatingly good at her job, never complains, and remains unwaveringly composed in the face of all provocations.She's guarding secrets.Lydia accepts the post working for Captain Powell because she's trying to find her brother, who should have long since come home from the war. She cannot reveal her true identify lest she put her sibling in peril, but she's falling hard for the serious, dedicated man who employs her. Which will Lydia choose--duty and feather dusters or the dashing captain? (KDprt)

Author : Alastair Reynolds
Publisher : Gollancz
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2009-12-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780575087736

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Redemption Ark by Alastair Reynolds Pdf

The Inhibitors are back and Humanity is doomed! Many, many millennia ago, the Inhibitors seeded the universe with machines designed to detect intelligent life - and then to suppress it. But after hundreds of millions of years, the machines started to fail and intelligent cultures started to emerge. Then Dr Dan Sylveste and the crew of Infinity discovered what had happened to the long-vanished Amarantin race ... and awakened the Inhibitors. On Yellowstone, where no one is quite who they appear, the Inquisitor and the planet's Most Wanted War Criminal are watching as the Inhibitors turn a small group of planets into raw materials. Whatever they are building with those materials is not going to be good for Humanity. Once again, Al Reynolds has produced a stunning, universe-spanning space opera of mind-blowing proportions. Big in size, big in concepts, REDEMPTION ARK will leave you gasping at its audacity and breathless at its conclusion. This is British SF at its absolute best.

Author : Georgette Heyer
Publisher : Graphic Arts Books
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781513276922

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The Black Moth by Georgette Heyer Pdf

The Black Moth (1921) is a historical romance novel by Georgette Heyer. Initially devised as a series of stories for her younger brother Boris, who suffered from hemophilia, The Black Moth became Heyer’s debut novel following its discovery by her father, who recognized its merits and sought publication. Published in Britain and the United States, The Black Moth was a commercial success that launched the career of one of twentieth-century England’s most popular writers of fiction. Set during the Georgian era of the 1750s, the story follows Lord Jack Carstares, a disgraced nobleman who turns to a life of crime after taking the blame for his brother’s persistent dishonesty at cards. Branded a cheater and a thief, Jack briefly flees England before returning under the name of Sir Anthony Ferndale. Forced into the shadows, he becomes a highwayman notorious for robbing the carriages of the rich. Following his father’s death and his brother’s ascent to the head of the family estate, Jack is caught while robbing the carriage of a man who turns out to be Miles O’Hara, an old friend and Justice of the Peace. Arrested, Jack is forced to reveal his identity, and is promptly forgiven. Retaining his disguise and unready to rejoin the social life of England’s elite, Jack becomes embroiled in a scandal involving the abduction of Miss Diana Beauleigh, whom he rescues from the wicked Duke of Andover. Unable to remain anonymous for much longer, Jack is pulled by his innate goodness toward the friends and family he has long since left behind, allowing him one last chance at redemption. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Georgette Heyer’s The Black Moth is a classic work of English historical romance reimagined for modern readers.

Author : Alastair Reynolds
Publisher : Orbit
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780316555685

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Shadow Captain by Alastair Reynolds Pdf

The gripping sequel to the Locus award winning science fiction adventure, Revenger, tells a story of obsession and betrayal as two sisters hunt for the greatest treasure in the universe. Adrana and Fura Ness have finally been reunited, but both have changed beyond recognition. Once desperate for adventure, now Adrana is haunted by her enslavement on the feared pirate Bosa Sennen's ship. And rumors of Bosa Sennen's hidden cache of treasure have ensnared her sister, Fura, into single-minded obsession. Neither is safe; because the galaxy wants Bosa Sennen dead and they don't care if she's already been killed. They'll happily take whoever is flying her ship. Shadow Captain is a desperate story of cursed ships, vengeful corporations, and alien artifacts, of daring escapes and wealth beyond imagining . . . and of betrayal.

Author : Georgette Heyer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1932
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1330069527

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Devil's Cub by Georgette Heyer Pdf

Author : Alastair Reynolds
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 752 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780575088313

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Blue Remembered Earth by Alastair Reynolds Pdf

BLUE REMEMBERED EARTH is the first volume in a monumental trilogy tracing the Akinya family across more than ten thousand years of future history ... out beyond the solar system, into interstellar space and the dawn of galactic society. One hundred and fifty years from now, in a world where Africa is the dominant technological and economic power, and where crime, war, disease and poverty have been banished to history, Geoffrey Akinya wants only one thing: to be left in peace, so that he can continue his studies into the elephants of the Amboseli basin. But Geoffrey's family, the vast Akinya business empire, has other plans. After the death of Eunice, Geoffrey's grandmother, erstwhile space explorer and entrepreneur, something awkward has come to light on the Moon, and Geoffrey is tasked - well, blackmailed, really - to go up there and make sure the family's name stays suitably unblemished. But little does Geoffrey realise - or anyone else in the family, for that matter - what he's about to unravel. Eunice's ashes have already have been scattered in sight of Kilimanjaro. But the secrets she died with are about to come back out into the open, and they could change everything. Or shatter this near-utopia into shards ...

Author : Alastair Reynolds
Publisher : Orbit
Page : 807 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780316462655

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Absolution Gap by Alastair Reynolds Pdf

In the third book of the legendary Revelation Space trilogy, the last remnants of humanity realize that forging an alliance with a greater and even more mysterious alien force may be their only chance for survival. The Inhibitors were designed to eliminate any life form reaching a certain level of intelligence -- and they've targeted Humanity. War veteran Clavain and a ragtag group of refugees have fled into hiding. Their leadership is faltering, and their situation is growing more desperate. But their little colony has just received an unexpected visitor: an avenging angel with the power to lead mankind to safety -- or draw down its darkest enemy. And as she leads them to an apparently insignificant moon light-years away, it begins to dawn on Clavain and his companions that to beat one enemy, it may be necessary to forge an alliance with something much worse . . . "Absolution Gap is a good as it gets, and should solidify Alastair Reynolds' reputation as one of the best hard SF writers in the field." -- SF Site

Author : Alastair Reynolds
Publisher : Orbit
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780316555623

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Revenger by Alastair Reynolds Pdf

Revenger is a rocket-fueled tale of space pirates, buried treasure, and phantom weapons, of unspeakable hazards and single-minded heroism. . . and of vengeance. . . Adrana and Fura Ness are the newest crew members of the legendary Captain Rackamore's ship, using their mysterious powers as Bone Readers to find clues about their next score. But there might be more waiting for them in space than adventure and fortune: the fabled and feared Bosa Sennen, in particular. The galaxy is filled with treasures. . . if you have the courage to find them.