When Susannah is introduced to the charming, handsome Peter Edgeworth, he unsettles her with his seductive gaze and brash pursuit. Yet the more Peter advances, the more Susanna withdraws. Suspecting that Susanna is haunted by a tragic history, Peter is determined to defy the mysteries of her past for a future with this exquisite creature.

The latest volume in the renowned Morland Dynasty series set in the 1870s, moving between the drawing rooms of high society to the moors of Yorkshire and the stifling confines of a Victorian rectory.

In this volume in the Dynasty series, the aftermath of Waterloo brings post-war depression to England. Even the Morland estate is heading for hard times. A tragic accident strikes at the heart of the family, and a devastating scandal brings the Morland name into the glare of public notoriety.

Continuing the seductive history of the Morland family, this episode takes us to the evening of Queen Victoria's reign and a period of peace and reconcilliation for the scattered Morlands.

The Morland Dynasty series continues in the first years of William IV's reign, as England becomes an industrial nation. Danger threatens the Morlands: Sophie's life is shattered by a hideous crime, while Rosamund finds the achievement of her dream brings as much pain as pleasure.

A portrait of the remarkable, elusive Rothschild family. It uncovers the secrets behind the family's phenomenal economic success. It also reveals the details of the family's vast political network, which gave it access to and influence over many of the greatest statesmen of the age.

When the new Lady Cardross begins to fill her days with fashion and frivolity, the Earl has to wonder whether she did really only marry him for his money, as his family so helpfully suggests. And now Nell doesn't dare tell him the truth...What with the concern over his wife's heart and pocket, sorting out her brother's scrapes and trying to prevent his own half sister from eloping, it is no ...

The Dynasty series continues with 1820s England pioneering the machine age - gas-lighting, power-looms, and there's even talk of a steam locomotive. For the wealthy Morland family, too, it is a time of progress and change.

Being trained by the Assassin's Guild in Ankh-Morpork did not fit Teppic for the task assigned to him by fate. He inherited the throne of the desert kingdom of Djelibeybi rather earlier than he expected (his father wasn't too happy about it either), but that was only the beginning of his problems.

This is where the dragons went. They lie, not dead, not asleep, but dormant. And although the space they occupy isn't like normal space, nevertheless they are packed in tightly. This is the eighth Discworld novel.

Of all the photographs in the Country Life archive, none are more poignant or intriguing than these images of houses that have been lost. This text puts the demolition of country houses in its historical context and explains why so many were destroyed.

For Lady Julia Grey, her husband's sudden death at a dinner party is extremely inconvenient. However, things take a turn for the worse when inscrutable private investigator Nicholas Brisbane reveals that the death was not due to natural causes. This is a tale featuring Lady Julia, and Nicholas Brisbane.

A compelling mystery of family secrets...

The definitive biography of one of the twentieth century's finest poets, Siegfried Sassoon - The Making of a War Poet is based on 7 years of detailed research by Jean Moorcroft Wilson. Published to great critical acclaim, this first volume covers Sassoon's life up until the end of the First World War. Wilson has unearthed many private and unpublished letters and papers, which have enabled her to .

The 14th volume in the DYNASTY series continues the story of the Morland family, the tragedies as well as the humour of the winter season in the fashionable city of Brussels, as tension mounts between England and France after Napoleon's escape from Elba until tragedy looms on the eve of Waterloo.

The twentieth volume in this unique fictional series encompassing British history since the Middle Ages.

This is a story of intrigue, scandal and a tempestuous romance, set in the elegant salons of London and the wild beauty of the Scottish highlands. Other work by the author includes "Whitney, My Love" and "Something Wonderful".

The highly praised biography of an archetypal great house and the family who lived there for over 250 years.

A follow-up to Sex with Kings , this book helps you discover the truth about what goes on behind the closed door of the Queen's boudoir. It combines research while accessibly telling these fascinating stories, which entertain and educate.