Résultats pour "Heidi" dans Fiction historique

Even when the war within seems never-ending, God promises hope and healing. The Civil War may be over, but the deepest battles are only beginning. Irish immigrant Katie Murphy has spent her life fighting for those who cannot fight for themselves. Determined to open an orphanage for children left homeless by the war, she refuses to let a powerful magistrate—or anyone else—stand in her way. But courage alone may not be enough to overcome the obstacles before her.

Heidi is a beloved work of children's fiction published in 1881 by Swiss author Johanna Spyri. One of the best-known works of Swiss literature, Heidi is a novel about the events in the life of a young girl in her grandfather's care in the Swiss Alps.

Lady Claire Von Hagen was en route to the island of Baleniesia, in the Caribbean, to meet the man her father had dictated she would marry. Lord Von Hagen, Governor of Baleniesia, ruled his island and his daughter with an iron fist, and he had determined that marriage to the distasteful, but wealthy and titled, Sir Edmund Fitzhugh, would be most advantageous. Lady Claire was sailing to Baleniesia to submit to marriage when her ship was captured by pirates. Her abductor, a pirate Captain known as Black Betty, had other plans for Lady Claire.

On the untamed frontier of the 1860s, Pete Manning seeks refuge from a past shadowed by regret. Despite being cleared of wrongdoing, his homestead and life feel empty without the woman who once stole his heart. Singing Bird, cast out by her Arapaho tribe, flees with her son, finding herself drawn back to Pete—the man she once loved. Their paths intertwine once more, stirring old wounds and reigniting buried desires.

On a hot June day in 1965, two six-year-old boys, Gareth and Jack, compete to see who can climb higher up a tree. When Jack falls and loses his eye on a thorn bush, the accident sets off a series of events that will bind the boys together for the rest of their lives. When the best friends meet albino twins Clara and Blanca, a shared fate unfolds. With Gareth and Jack's help, the twins are able to reclaim their lives and leave their nightmarish past behind them.

No matter how dark her night became, she knew God promised joy in the morning. In the heart of 1858 Missouri, Rachel's world is a whirlwind of uncertainty. But amidst the darkness of her circumstances, she clings to the promise of joy that God whispers to her soul. In this powerful Christian historical fiction, award-winning author Heidi Gray McGill weaves an enthralling tale of resilience, redemption, and the enduring power of God's grace.

Als Wilhelm Berger im September 1917 seinen Dienst als Kommandojäger auf der Försterei Jatty in Westpreußen antritt, erfährt er, dass in den Wäldern der Tucheler Heide ein Mörder sein Unwesen treibt. Ein Förster ist bereits getötet worden, und ehe die Polizei reagieren kann, schlägt der Mann ein zweites Mal zu. Der Täter ist bekannt. Es ist der Pole Franz Kleinschmidt, ein Wilddieb und Deserteur. Der Mann scheint nicht zu fassen; die kleinen Leute helfen ihm unterzutauchen. Paul Marquardt, der Polizist aus Berlin, würde den Mann am liebsten tot sehen. Berger will ihn lebend festnehmen.

Can memories of old restore a forgotten love? Camden, Maine ~ Present Day Spunky octogenarian Priscilla Martin is a woman with many Christmas secrets. When a beloved niece tempts her to bare her wounded soul, Priscilla must decide whether to share the secret of her sister’s demise—and the...

¿Será posible que los opuestos se atraigan y que lo que parecía imposible se haga realidad? ¿Podrán una noble escocesa y un doctor rebelde tener un futuro juntos? Lady Charlotte Darrington lo tiene todo en la vida: un día, elegirá a un marido adecuado, se casará y heredará el ducado escocés de su padre. Todo está organizado y lo que no hay en ese futuro es una cosa: emoción. Así, cuando le surge la oportunidad de viajar a Pittsburg, en Pensilvania, no se lo piensa dos veces y se embarca en esa aventura antes de que ese futuro planificado la atrape.

Massachusetts, 1993. After making a grievous mistake that will change her life forever, Emily Robertson is sent away to live with her grandmother on Cape Cod. When Emily finds a timeworn photograph buried in a drawer, she realizes her grandmother has concealed a secret even bigger than her own. Massachusetts, 1916. Atta Schaeffer plans to marry the man of her dreams and whisk her little sister away from their abusive father. But when she is diagnosed with a dreaded malady, Atta is forced into a life of exile, leaving her sister in harm’s way.

Der Krieg steht bevor. Düstere Zeiten brechen an. Zwei Buchhändlerinnen setzen für ihre Überzeugungen alles aufs Spiel. München, 1913. Für Elly wird ein Traum wahr, als sie in der Buchhandlung in der Amalienstraße ihre Ausbildung beginnen darf. Zusammen mit der jungen Buchhalterin Henni liest sie jedes Buch, das ihr in die Finger kommt. Die rebellische Elly und die wissbegierige Henni diskutieren angeregt über Emanzipation und engagieren sich für Frauenrechte, aber bald verdunkeln die heraufziehenden Wolken des Ersten Weltkriegs ihren Horizont.

Juliet Graham fervently counts the days until her 21st birthday, when she can claim the inheritance that will grant her the freedom she has always craved and the guardianship of her younger brother. When forced to accompany the family to a house party at Shaldorn Castle, Juliet’s only objective is to keep to herself. That is, until a chance encounter with a boorish stranger stirs up an unexpected whirlwind of emotions in her. Thrown off-balance, Juliet does the unthinkable: loses her temper and insults the man - who turns out to be her unwilling host, the Duke of Halstead.

The summer before her senior year of high school, Laney Jacobs and her best friend jump from a six-story beachside cliff in an attempt to impress their boyfriends. Laney rose from the water. Her friend did not. Six years later, when Laney’s troubled mother’s memoir hits the bestseller list airing the family’s destructive secrets, Laney is forced to relive the trauma, this time in the public eye. To escape the scrutiny, she seeks shelter at her estranged grandmother’s seaside inn.

Lady Charlotte Darrington’s path in life is clearly laid out before her: she will select a suitable husband, marry, and one day inherit her father’s Scottish dukedom. But a growing restlessness has her desperate for a bit of freedom before her all-too-certain future closes in. When the opportunity to travel to America arises, Charlotte leaps at the chance and soon finds herself across the Atlantic in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her American hosts and their friends couldn’t be more welcoming—all except one. The insufferable Dr. Galloway captures her eye—and her ire.

"Bernsteinerbe" bildet den krönenden Abschluss der Bernstein-Trilogie von Heidi Rehn. Wir schreiben das Jahr 1662: Magdalena hat inzwischen ihre Tätigkeit als Wundärztin niedergelegt und führt das Kontor gemeinsam mit ihrer Tochter Carlotta, doch diese arbeitet lieber als Wundärztin und ist inzwischen eine der Besten in der Stadt. Eine Leidenschaft, die sie mit Christoph Kepler teilt. Doch die Beziehung mit dem Arzt ist alles andere als rein professionell. Die beiden verbindet eine leidenschaftliche, aber geheime Liebe, da ihre Eltern sich hassen.

Bedeutet Dicksein automatisch Schwäche, Faulheit, weniger Leistung? Heide Fuhljahn über Körperscham, Body Positivity – und die Frage, wo gesellschaftliche Verantwortung beginnt. Früher war alles leichter. Ich zum Beispiel! Heute bin ich dick. Nicht kurvig, nicht moppelig – dick. Und...

Freiburg im Jahre 1644. Seit sie denken kann, kennt die kluge Söldnertochter Magdalena nur eine Bestimmung: Als Wundärztin zieht sie mit dem kaiserlichen Tross von Schlachtfeld zu Schlachtfeld, um Leben zu retten und die Leiden der Verletzten zu lindern. Die wenigen stillen Stunden fernab des Kampflärms verbringt sie in den Armen des Kaufmannssohns Eric – eine verbotene Liebe, denn die Väter der beiden standen sich einst in Feindschaft gegenüber. Als die Franzosen angreifen, verliert Magdalena nicht nur ihren geliebten Vater, sondern auch jede Spur von Eric.

The first in a BRAND NEW delightfully cosy, romantic Cotswold-set series with a magical twist, for fans of Heidi Swain, Debbie Johnson and the hit BBC series Ghosts. 👻❤️✨⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Wonderfully warm and romantic' Bestseller Jessica Redland Every book in the Ghosts of...

Un matrimonio de conveniencia no era lo que Callum, futuro duque de Edinbane, esperaba para sí. No obstante, acuerda con su padre que se casará con quien le diga, pues está en juego el bienestar de la familia de su tío. Así, se compromete y se casa con Katherine, que resulta ser encantadora. Sin embargo, al descubrir que su padre le ha engañado, deja que su matrimonio salte por los aires. Cuatro años después, sin embargo, está decidido a reconstruir el matrimonio que de manera tan descuidada destruyó.

In 1905 New York City, affluent Millie Moore wants to be outspoken like the suffragettes she admires. She also wants to rid herself of an annoying and controlling suitor. For a well-brought up young lady whose mother fears her impending spinsterhood, speaking her mind is an uphill battle. When Raymond Wilson sees Millie at a rally, it’s love at first sight. Not wanting his stutter to ruin his chances, he enchants a little candy heart to do his talking for him.