Tauchen Sie ein in das England des 19. Jahrhunderts und das lebendige Leben der Familie Rokesby. Diese Serie erforscht die komplexen Beziehungen, das persönliche Wachstum und die romantischen Reisen der Geschwister. Entdecken Sie eine Welt voller gesellschaftlicher Erwartungen, herzlicher Verbindungen und fesselnder Abenteuer. Es ist ein charmanter Einblick in historische Romanzen, perfekt für Liebhaber von Familiengeschichten und Liebe.
Bridgerton – wie alles begann Miss Billie Bridgerton weiß genau, dass sie Edward oder Andrew Rokesby heiraten wird. Seit Kindertagen sind sie und die Nachbarssöhne beste Freunde. Wen Billie dagegen bestimmt nicht heiraten wird, ist George, den ältesten Sohn der Rokesbys! Die arroganten Blicke aus seinen eisblauen Augen zeigen ihr: Er kann sie genauso wenig ausstehen wie sie ihn. Aber seit der attraktive Earl sie nach einem Unfall auf seinen starken Armen getragen hat, hat sich etwas geändert. Früher hat sich Billie mit George Wortgefechte geliefert - jetzt wünscht sie sich, in seinen kühlen blauen Augen Leidenschaft zu sehen … »Julia Quinn ist einzigartig! Ihr neuester Roman aus dem Bridgerton-Universum ist witzig, charmant, originell und absolut romantisch.« Romantic Times Book Reviews »Julia Quinn ist eine der besten historischen Liebesromanautorinnen unserer Zeit.« Heroes and Heartbreakers
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Derbyshire, 1779. In den britischen Kolonien wurde Cecilias Bruder im Kampf verletzt. Mutig tritt sie die Schiffspassage nach Nordamerika an. Doch in Manhattan angekommen, entdeckt Cecilia, dass eine Verwechslung vorliegt. Statt ihres Bruders findet sie den attraktiven Captain Edward Rokesby bewusstlos im Lazarett vor. Einen innigen Briefwechsel hatte sie mit ihm und dabei ihr Herz verloren. Jetzt will sie ihm helfen, obwohl das eigentlich nur Anverwandten gestattet ist. Cecilia greift zu einer tollkühnen Lüge: Sie gibt sich als Edwards Gattin aus. Und erwartet bang den Moment, in dem ihr »Mann« die Augen aufschlägt.
Von der Autorin der erfolgreichen Bridgerton-Serie
RETURN TO THE WORLD OF THE BRIDGERTONS . . . ________________________________________ Go back to where it all began with the third book in Sunday Times bestselling author Julia Quinn's dazzlingly witty Bridgerton prequel series, featuring the ancestors of the Bridgerton characters we all know and love. A generation before the Bridgertons, there were the Rokesbys . . . She was in the wrong place . . . Poppy Bridgerton may be fiercely independent and adventurous but even she was not prepared to be kidnapped by pirates from the Dorset coast! He found her at the wrong time . . . Despite his reputation as a rascal and reckless privateer, Captain Andrew James Rokesby is stunned to find Poppy tied up and waiting for him in his cabin. Can two wrongs make the most perfect right? Poppy has no idea that Andrew is actually the son of an earl, but when he learns that she is a Bridgerton, he knows he will likely have to wed her to avert a scandal. On the high seas, their war of words soon gives way to an intoxicating passion. But when Andrew's secrets are revealed, will his declaration of love be enough to capture her heart . . . ? _______________ Find out why readers love Julia Quinn . . . 'Julia Quinn's Bridgerton books take all of the classic tropes we know and love... and gives them a thoroughly modern twist...they're hot, crazy, and full of feisty women relishing in the carnal delights that come from bedding rakish aristocrats... I can't focus on anything else.' - Stylist 'Quinn writes delightfully fast-paced, funny, sparkling and bright romance' Romantic Times 'The next best thing to Georgette Heyer' Gloss 'A smart, funny touch. . . reminiscent of Helen Fielding' Time Magazine 'Powered by a surfeit of dazzling wit and graced with a cast of unforgettable characters' Booklist 'A smart, funny touch. . . reminiscent of Helen Fielding' Time Magazine 'Quinn is incomparable! The latest addition to her beloved Bridgerton series is funny, charming, witty and wildly romantic' RT Book Reviews 'Like an episode of Downtown Abbey mixed with a great rom-com' iBooks Best Books of March 'Julia Quinn is one of the best historical romance novelists of our time' Heroes and Heartbreakers 'Quinn excels in writing stories full of joy and delight, where laughter trembles on the edges' Happy Ever After 'Quinn is a master of historical romance' Entertainment Weekly 'Full of wit, charm and smouldering attraction . . . an unputdownable story that I think romance fans will treasure' Harlequin Junkie 'This book was an utter delight . . . I just loved it' Love in a time of Feminism
#1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn presents the fourth novel of the delightful Bridgerton Prequel series in a stunning new package. There were Bridgertons before the eight alphabetically named siblings, and in this novel, we go back to where it all began. . . She was given two choices... Georgiana Bridgerton isn't against the idea of marriage. She'd just thought she'd have some say in the matter. But with her reputation hanging by a thread after she's abducted for her dowry, Georgie is given two options: live out her life as a spinster or marry the rogue who has ruined her life. Enter Option #3 As the fourth son of an earl, Nicholas Rokesby is prepared to chart his own course. He has a life in Edinburgh, where he's close to completing his medical studies, and he has no time--or interest--to find a wife. But when he discovers that Georgie Bridgerton--his literal girl-next-door--is facing ruin, he knows what he must do. A Marriage of Convenience It might not have been the most romantic of proposals, but Nicholas never thought she'd say no. Georgie doesn't want to be anyone's sacrifice, and besides, they could never think of each other as anything more than childhood friends... or could they? But as they embark upon their unorthodox courtship they discover a new twist to the age-old rhyme. First comes scandal, then comes marriage. But after that comes love...
