20th Century

The first audiobook in a stunning series from the number one international bestseller Lucinda Riley, read by Tuppence Middleton....

In this sexy modern-day fairytale from the New York Times bestselling author of Seven Days in June, a free-spirited florist and an enigmatic musician share a soul mate connection told through the history, art, and the magic of Harlem.

Nora Crowell wants more than her sister’s life as a wife and mother. As WWI rages across the Atlantic, she becomes a lieutenant in the Canadian Army Nursing Corps. But trouble is looming and it won’t be long before the truth comes to light.

Anne Gallagher grew up enchanted by her grandfather’s stories of Ireland. Heartbroken at his death, she travels to his childhood home to spread his ashes....

A spellbinding story of love and loss, inspired by the mythology of the famous star constellation.

From an exciting new voice in WWII historical fiction comes a tale of love, loss and a betrayal that echoes through generations....

Rising above the devastation of World War I, a young half -French, half -American woman remains true to her own independent spirit in this powerful historical novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel.

From the Sunday Times number-one best-selling author Lucinda Riley, Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt draws the multimillion-copy epic series The Seven Sisters to an unforgettable conclusion....

The second audiobook in the Seven Sisters series by number one internationally best-selling author Lucinda Riley....

Holland, 1944: Undercover British agent Nancy Callaghan has been given her toughest case yet. A key member of the Dutch resistance has been captured, and Nancy must play the role of a wealthy Nazi to win over a notorious SS officer, Detlef Keller, and gain crucial information.

Ira and Ruth. Sophia and Luke. Two couples with little in common. Yet their lives converge, yielding extraordinary journeys: beyond despair and death, to the farthest reaches of the human heart....

An evocative love story set along the Italian Riviera about a group of charismatic stars who all have secrets and pasts they try desperately—and dangerously—to hide....

It is 1901 when clockmaker and brilliant tinker Sydney Forrester inherits Blakely House, the eclectic estate of an estranged uncle she's never met. The well-known but mysterious industrialist has left behind a stunning array of peculiar inventions.

The fairest flower in Mawbry is Erienne Fleming, the enchanting, raven-haired daughter of the village mayor. Charming, spirited, and exquisitely lovely, she is beset on all sides by suitors, any one of whom would pay a king's fortune for a place in her heart....

The Girl on the Cliff is an evocative, moving story of family, loss and hope, from Lucinda Riley, the international bestselling author of The Seven Sisters series.

From the gritty reality of the Australian goldfields to the grand institutions of Sydney, this compelling novel presents a mystery that spans continents and decades as both women finally discover a place to call home....

When poet and writer Joy Davidman began writing letters to C. S. Lewis - known as Jack - she was looking for spiritual answers, not love. Love, after all, wasn’t holding together her crumbling marriage....

1946: World War II has ended and all over the world, young women are beginning to fulfill the promises made to the men they wed in wartime....

Olivia Dunne, a studious minister's daughter who dreams of being an archaeologist, never thought that the drama of World War II would affect her quiet life in Denver....

1950: Margaret Devonshire (Megs) is a 17-year-old student of mathematics and physics at Oxford University. When her beloved eight-year-old brother asks Megs if Narnia is real, logical Megs tells him it’s just a book for children, and certainly not true....

In this gripping portrait of war and its aftermath from bestselling author Lynn Austin, a young woman searches for the truth her childhood friend won’t discuss after returning from World War II, revealing a story of courage, friendship, and faith....

When tensions over the railroad’s departure boil over, Ellie and Carter are drawn together on a daring journey that tests the depths of their feelings and their faith in God.

Summer 1924. On the eve of a glittering Society party, by the lake of a grand English country house, a young poet takes his life. The only witnesses, sisters Hannah and Emmeline Hartford, will never speak to each other again....

A lost child: On the eve of the first world war, a little girl is found abandoned on a ship to Australia. A mysterious woman called the Authoress had promised to look after her – but the Authoress has disappeared without a trace....

If there’s one thing Jayne Ferguson has learnt in her life, it’s that every blessing comes with a curse. She married the most handsome man on the isle of St Kilda - but he’s a bully. She inherited her mother’s gift of second sight - but only ever foresees her fellow islanders’ deaths.

It is 1901 when clockmaker and brilliant tinker Sydney Forrester inherits Blakely House, the eclectic estate of an estranged uncle she's never met. The well-known but mysterious industrialist has left behind a stunning array of peculiar inventions—and a couple of nephews intent on removing this interloper from the estate. Convinced that Sydney has something to do with their uncle's death, the late master's nephews contest the will and work against their cousin at every turn.

Seth Callahan has led an interesting life. One way it’s interesting is by being born in 1946, in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Another way is by spending time in two foreign countries. Yet another way is his many experiences with women, what he describes as his “category five hurricanes.” Now, though, over fifty years after he married the woman of his dreams, she has made a request he can’t deny. She’s dying of cancer, and to ease the pain of losing her when she’s gone, she wants him to write the intriguing story of his life, including the astounding way they eventually met and ...

After a family tragedy and a broken engagement dramatically alter her circumstances, Lady Elizabeth Ingham seeks employment by training to be a nanny. Known only as Lizzie, she secures a post at Alstone-in-the-Dale Manor to care for a four-year-old boy, Charlie, who badly needs her kindness and understanding. When Lizzie arrives at the manor, she is appalled at Charlie’s condition. He is a little wild thing; his hair is a tangled mass of ringlets, and he does not speak but screams and kicks most of the time. The family and staff are at their wits’ end and no one expects Lizzie to stay.

Welcome to Winterbrook! A twinkly, snow-kissed hamlet where Emma Woodhouse, a dazzling 27-year-old love alchemist, spins romance from fairy lights and festive dreams at her Evergreen Mistletoe Matchmaking Agency. In this whimsical modern spin on Jane Austen’s Emma, our heroine’s a social media Cupid, sprinkling holiday dating magic with a wink and a jingle. Her mission? To pair every lonely heart before the Christmas bells chime—while sidestepping her own pesky feelings. But when her agency wobbles under a blizzard of bills, a charming doctor’s fibs unravel her trust, and her ...

Winter A historical dark romance Dark. Taboo. Unforgiving. In a world carved by ice and silence, Winter is a biracial girl hidden from society, and Ethan is a married man bound by duty. What lies between them is wrong—by every measure that matters. But it’s ... inevitable. Their connection is a quiet rebellion, a slow-burning ache neither can escape. And as the snow deepens, so does the danger. They fight it. They deny it. But winter never yields. This isn’t a love story. It’s a story where love can cost you your life.

“I will come back, Juliette... for you, for us! I promise that nothing, not even distance or time, will stop me from being by your side. (Simon)” “Simon, you are the love of my life. The love of all my lives that have passed and that will still come, if that is possible. (Juliette)” Lady Juliette and Lord Simon met by fate on Christmas Day 1822, during the Cramptons' dinner. Juliette, a beautiful and shy fifteen-year-old girl, and Simon, a handsome seventeen-year-old boy who dreamed of serving in the king's army in some British colony, just like his uncle, Captain Robert, Aunt ...

Edinburgh, Scotland, 1815: Richard Crampton, Earl of Shurtland, young, rich, handsome, didn't think about getting married so soon. Despite knowing that one day he would need an heir to the title. However, he didn't count on a gentleman's agreement he had made with a friend, during a night of partying in a tavern, when they were still just out of their teens... So, the years passed and when Richard returned tired from his trip on a rainy night, the butler was waiting for him with a look on his face as if he had seen a ghost: "Excuse me, my lord, you have a visitor..." "Visitors? I'm tired, ...

El honorable Basil Foster había previsto casarse joven porque se topaba con parejas felices a cada paso que daba y quería lo mismo para sí. Deseaba tener lo que su progenitor, el vizconde Portman, compartía con su esposa desde bien joven para no perder el tiempo. Pese a sus intenciones, la suerte no había estado de su parte, parecía como si una hechicera hubiese lanzado algún tipo de sortilegio para que no encontrara el amor. De tal modo que, conforme se iba haciendo mayor fue convirtiéndose en un auténtico disoluto. Pero el maleficio se ha roto, puesto que su corazón ha comenzado...

Der Zauberberg erstmals als ungekürztes Hörbuch, virtuos gelesen von Thomas Sarbacher. Geplant als Novelle, als heiteres Gegenstück zum Tod in Venedig, entstand mit dem Zauberberg einer der großen Romane der klassischen Moderne. Ein kurzer Besuch in einem Davoser Sanatorium wird für den Protagonisten Hans Castorp zu einem siebenjährigen Aufenthalt, der Kurort wird zur Bühne für die europäische Befindlichkeit vor dem Ersten Weltkrieg.

Fismes, France, 1917 The life of French nurse Emma Bernier takes a drastic turn when a German plane crashes near her home. Despite the moral dilemma she faces, she decides to care for the wounded man, defying the social norms of war and confronting an inner conflict between her patriotic duty and her humanity. German lieutenant Lukas Richter, affected by the crash, suffers not only physical injuries but also memory loss that plunges him into the darkness of a forgotten past. Amid the uncertainty, Emma becomes his only anchor in an unfamiliar world—though at times, she too vanishes from ...

“You will only be my wife and never my real wife! If you know what I mean...” (Sheik Karim Abin Al-Harbi) “I need to stay here with you, Karim, because my parents will never accept me back! But I have self-respect and I will never crawl for your love again!” (Aysha Abit Esmail Al-Harbi). The young Aysha Abit Esmail Al-Harbi was promised in marriage at an early age to her distant cousin, Sheikh Karim Abin Al-Harbi. The young woman was raised in Alcaz to be his wife and this caused a love for her future husband to blossom in her heart from an early age. This love was watered with many...

Discover the love stories of the Sheikhs of the Alcaz Dynasty and their brides 1- The Sheikh's Bride: "She was promised to me from an early age and never touched by me..." (Sheik Farid); "I don't want to kiss him or rather I shouldn't let my guard down yet. By Allah... he'll realize that..." (Salma) Salma Al-Madini, a wealthy Moroccan heiress, was promised to Sheikh Farid Abin Al-Harbi when she was fifteen. However, due to a final wish of her French mother, the wedding would only take place after she finished college in the West. Farid, a handsome Sheikh, young and coveted by women, was ...

Enter the small town of Beacons Hill, where the past intertwines with the present in four unexpected love stories that show how true love can conquer even the greatest challenges. Join Nicole as she explores the captivating history of her town, uncovering hidden love stories within a mysterious diary. 1948: meet Toska, an eager first-year student settling into her dorm and excited to meet her pen pal, Olie, another student at the university. Everything changes when Toska discovers that Olie is actually Jason, a boy who has concealed his identity to connect with her on a deeper level. Their ...

Unveil the hidden past of Beacon Hills in this enchanting first installment of a captivating romance series. When Nicole, a curious librarian, stumbles upon an old diary, she's drawn into a world of passion, heartache, and timeless romance. As she turns the yellowed pages, the secrets of Beacon Hills unfold through the eyes of star-crossed lovers. It's 1938, and a graceful ballerina practicing at the local dance studio mesmerizes young Toby. This enigmatic beauty has captured his heart, but her icy demeanor and family disapproval create a seemingly insurmountable barrier. Can Toby's ...

Der internationale Bestseller erzählt die wahre Geschichte eines Diplomaten-Ehepaars, das sein Leben riskiert hat, um Tausenden Juden zur Flucht aus Wien zu verhelfen. Wien, 1938. Dr. Ho Fengshan, der Generalkonsul von China, macht sich Sorgen um seine Ehefrau Grace. Die schüchterne US-Amerikanerin fühlt sich nicht wohl mit den gesellschaftlichen Verpflichtungen einer Diplomatenfrau, und der aufkommende Nationalsozialismus bereitet ihr immer mehr Unbehagen. Als Grace sich mit der Jüdin Lola Schnitzler anfreundet, erkennt Dr. Ho sofort das Risiko, das die Beziehung für sie birgt.

"Allah sent you straight from the stars, to me, my beautiful princess..." (Sheikh Salim) "My beloved sheikh... I was born to be yours..." (Princess Ranya) Sheikh Salim Abin Al-Harbi is a man of honor and duty, but that doesn't mean he's happy with his arranged marriage to Princess Ranya Abit Mustafa Abin Al-Rashid, daughter of the Emir of Abu. Years of study in Europe have opened his mind to the possibility of having a more independent and non-submissive wife. Furthermore, the fact that Ranya lives in total seclusion and awaits her forced marriage makes him even more dissatisfied. To decide...

Enter the small town of Beacons Hill, where the past intertwines with the present in four unexpected love stories that show how true love can conquer even the greatest challenges. Join Nicole as she explores the captivating history of her town, uncovering hidden love stories within a mysterious diary. 1959: Julian Morgan is young, scrappy, and determined to beat the odds in Beacon Hills. From saving lives to facing schoolyard battles, his story is a rollercoaster of bravery and heart. Dive into a world where best friends become lovers and enemies turn to allies. Expelled from school and ...

1921. Cast out and alone, I lost everything weeks before my wedding—my betrothed, my family, my future. With nowhere to turn, I accept the help of a compassionate stranger, not knowing it may lead me towards a path I swore never to tread.

Berlin, 1933. The night skies are burning bright with huge bonfires of banned books. The Nazi party is swelling in number, Berlin is no longer a safe place for young Freya. She can only watch on, horrified, as her beloved city falls to fascism – and the usually law-abiding Freya is forced to make a choice: continue being a bystander, or sacrifice herself to save the lives of others. New York, present day. Maddie commutes home to her family to reset. Struggling to fully turn off from her work, she’s is shocked to come across a pre-war German diary amongst her Grandpa’s things.

When cash-strapped single mum Callie visits the beautiful Cotswold village of Rowan Vale on a school trip with her daughter, she is enchanted. It's run as a living museum, with a steam railway, vintage teashop, Elizabethan manor house and old water mill allowing tourists to see history in action. But there's more to Rowan Vale than meets the eye... To Callie's surprise, the owner of the village, elderly Sir Lawrence Davenport, requests a meeting with her. It appears Callie has been observed talking to several villagers she shouldn’t be able to see - as they’re ghosts.

Italy, 1940. With Florence on the cusp of war, Il Scorpione, the no-nonsense Englishwomen of the city, find their genteel livelihoods under grave threat by the approach of the Nazis. Tea rooms and bookshops are closed by the Fascists, and the women are forced to join the war effort. Desperate to help in any way that she can, Angelina Leone, expert art-historian and the half-Italian niece of Il Scoprione’s founder makes a deal with the devil.

Kitty learned early on in her marriage that her husband, Bill Dunbar, isn’t reliable with money. So when they inherit the Dunbar family hotel at the start of the war, she's hopeful that their financial worries are over… until the bailiffs turn up! With Bill away fighting, it’s up to Kitty to turn things around for her family, or risk ruin. Lily worked as a chambermaid at Dunbar’s before the war. She met Daniel there, but their relationship was complicated by class differences and the disapproval of Daniel’s mother.

Her shop offered sanctuary to a wanted man. Her heart wasn’t supposed to be part of the bargain. When widow Lily Hollis offers shelter to a rain-soaked stranger in her flower shop, she unknowingly harbors a man with a five-thousand-dollar bounty on his head. Max Carver is desperate, hunted for a murder he didn’t commit, with nowhere else to turn. Against all reason, Lily believes his claims of innocence. As Max works to repair her leaking roof, something unexpected begins to bloom between them—her grief-sealed heart and his haunted soul finding solace in quiet moments amid their ...

It's 1921, and after years of working for Cadbury's at Bournville, Dorothy Adwell is on her way to a new adventure in the colonies, helping to establish the Firm's new Australian factory. A promotion and a fresh start are just what she needs after the horrors of the Great War and the loss of her beloved husband. During the long sea voyage, she meets Thomas and is immediately drawn to him. The war has left Thomas damaged, both mentally and emotionally, and Dorothy vows to help him—if only he will let her.

Paris, 1941. At the height of World War II, young and headstrong Josephine Portier is the protégé of a wealthy family in the highest echelons of Paris society. When she meets the arrogant but handsome Gabriel, she wants nothing to do with him—until he reveals a shocking secret about her adoptive family that puts her in grave danger. With her life turned upside down and the Nazi forces ever advancing, Josephine finds a new calling when she joins the French underground Resistance. Her dislike for Gabriel soon flourishes into love, but their romance is short lived.