Résultats pour "Laurie Lee" dans Littérature, romans et fiction

L'histoire nous a failli, mais qu'importe. Début des années 1930. Dans un petit village coréen, la jeune Sunja se laisse séduire par les belles paroles et tendres attentions d'un riche étranger. Lorsqu'elle découvre qu'elle est enceinte et que son amant est déjà marié, elle est confrontée à un choix : devenir, comme tant d'autres jeunes femmes dans sa situation, une seconde épouse, une "épouse coréenne" ou couvrir sa famille de déshonneur.

It’s 1850 when intrepid journalist and women’s-rights advocate Edith Ann, “E. A.,” Howe arrives at the home of iconic newspaper founder Horace Greeley. Her assignment is to chronicle the uncanny gifts of Cathie Fox, an eleven-year-old medium in Horace’s charge. Mysterious knocking sounds follow Cathie as she channels the restless spirit of the Greeleys’ deceased son, Pickie—a ghostly consolation to Horace’s profoundly unwell and grieving wife. As her condition worsens, E. A. suspects foul play.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Tale of Bobby Bobolink, where a thoughtful woman shares her observations of life on a picturesque Canadian island during summer. With a compassionate lens, she explores the lives of her humble neighbors, painting a vivid picture of their simplicity and warmth. The authors poetic descriptions of the natural beauty surrounding her add depth and richness to her reflections, making this a delightful listening experience that invites contemplation and connection with the world around us. - Summary by KevinS

Fans of Lisa Kleypas and Julia Quinn will adore this opposites-attract romance featuring a dashing duke, a shy bookshop owner, and a wager that will change their lives forever. Evie Harlow runs a quaint little bookshop in London, which is the biggest adventure an unmarried woman with no...

In this dazzling Victorian romance from a New York Times bestselling author, one unlucky lady believes her fate is finally changing until the rake that broke her heart returns to town—perfect for fans of Julia Quinn and Amanda Quick. Third time’s a charm? For Lady Kay Matheson, it had better...

One of Daphne Wade's guilty pleasures is to watch the Duke of Tremore as he works, shirtless, on the excavation site of his ducal estate. Anthony Courtland is by far the most exciting and handsome man she has ever known, and she dreams of one day being able to speak with him without getting tongue tied. Anthony, meanwhile, only sees her as a hard worker on his excavation team. He considers her a plain young lady and says so to a friend, unaware that Daphne is outside the library door, her heart shattering to pieces. So Daphne decides she will not be so silly any longer.

Join the delightful Six Little Bunkers, a spirited group of brothers and sisters, as they embark on an exciting adventure during their visit to Aunt Jo in Boston! This second installment of the series promises fun, laughter, and unforgettable moments. (Summary by Maria Therese)

In The Story of a Woolly Dog, the enchanting conclusion to Laura Lee Hopes beloved Make Believe Stories series, we venture into the whimsical world of a department stores toy section. Here, when the lights dim and the hustle of the day fades, the dolls and toys come to life, sharing secrets and laughter under the watchful moon. But come morning, they must freeze in silence, each one dreaming of the special child who will take them home. Join us on this heartwarming journey filled with imagination and friendship. - Summary by Nan Dodge

Join the adventurous Bobbsey family as they embark on a summer vacation aboard a charming houseboat! Everything starts off perfectly, filled with fishing trips, games with friends, and river explorations. But trouble brews when a grumpy farmer appears, intent on ruining their fun. What secrets lie behind his hostility? Meanwhile, the mystery deepens with the sudden disappearance of Will Watson, his mistreated hired boy. Whos been pilfering food from their boat, and what are those eerie sounds the cook keeps hearing? Can the twins unravel the mystery before their vacation is ruined? - Summary ...

Join Bunny Brown, a spirited 6-year-old boy, and his cheerful 5-year-old sister Sue as they embark on delightful adventures filled with laughter and mischief. Their charming antics and engaging conversations will captivate readers of all ages. The beloved Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue series, published by the Stratemeyer Syndicate from 1916 to 1930, offers a nostalgic glimpse into the joys of childhood. (Introduction by Abigail Rasmussen)

“I’m a virgin. And you need to relieve me of that.” What respectable guy could say no to that? Yeah, she was my best friend. But she was also the hottest chick I’d ever known. I thought it would be simple. I thought we’d have a good time, then pretend like it never happened. It turns out, I was an idiot. Now, she wants nothing to do with me, but I’m determined. I’ve spent the last five years without her, and I refuse to waste another day.

The Bedding the Billionaire series is a collection of interconnected stand-alone stories. Each installment features a dirty-talking alphahole, a feisty, take-no-prisoners heroine, tons of witty banter, and super hot sexy times. It includes the full-length novel, Billionaire Bosshole and the novellas, Billionaire Bossman and Billionaire Bad Boy.

Dear Lady Truelove, I am a girl of noble family, but I am painfully shy, especially in my encounters with those of the opposite sex . . . For Clara Deverill, standing in for the real Lady Truelove means dispensing advice on problems she herself has never managed to overcome. There’s nothing...

They call me a player. A joker. The guy always down for a good time. But if they knew the secrets I’ve been keeping, they’d call me something else entirely. For the last two years, I’ve been buried in shame, numbing the pain with various vices. Drowning in self-hatred and concealing it with a smile. I had a system in place, a surety that no one would learn the truth. Then Sydney Carrington came waltzing back into my life.

From a writer whose work has been called “breathtaking and dazzling” by Roxane Gay, this moving, illuminating, and multifaceted memoir explores, in a series of essays, the emotional scars we carry when dealing with mental and physical illnesses—reminiscent of The Collected Schizophrenias...

Dear Lady Truelove . . . I have fallen in love, truly and completely in love, for the first time. The man whom I hold in such passionate regard, however, is not of my station. He is a painter, a brilliant artist. Needless to say, my family would not approve . . . Henry, Duke of Torquil...

Linnet Holland wants nothing to do with fortune hunters. No, she's determined to marry a man who loves her. But just as she's about to accept the perfect marriage proposal from the man she wants, the rakish Earl of Featherstone interrupts and ruins everything, including her reputation, with his smoldering kiss...

Johnny MacKinnon might be on the verge of losing it all. The ice factory he married into, which he's run for decades, is facing devastating OSHA fines following a mysterious accident and may have to close. The only hope for Johnny's livelihood is that someone in the community saw something, but no one seems to be coming forward. He hasn't spoken to his son Corran back in Scotland since Corran's heroin addiction finally drove Johnny to the breaking point.

An expert in etiquette, Emma takes her pristine reputation most seriously. But the devilish Lord Marlowe is determined to prove that some rules of proper behavior are made to be broken....

Lady Viola Courtland was a romantic and impulsive young girl when she fell instantly in love with the handsome and dashing Viscount Hammond. Unbeknownst to Viola, John Hammond had already given his heart to the only woman he would ever love - his cousin's wife. In Viola, he thought he had found the perfect woman. But Viola was neither practical nor sensible when it came to marriage, for she fully expected her husband to love her and would settle for nothing less. Until one day, John finally came to his senses and prayed it wasn't too late to win back the love of his very own wife.