20th Century

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

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....

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.

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.

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

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

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 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....

Star D'Aplièse is at a crossroads in her life after the sudden death of her beloved father – the elusive billionaire, named Pa Salt by his six daughters, all adopted by him from the four corners of the world....

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.

From New York Times bestselling author Amy Harmon comes a sweepingly romantic tale of risk, redemption, and what happens when America’s most famous outlaw falls in love....

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....

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....

Experience the unforgettable, heartbreaking love story set in post-World War II North Carolina about a young socialite and the boy who once stole her heart—one of PBS's "Great American Reads"....

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.

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.

Left with an estate on the brink of bankruptcy after their father's death, Lady Marigold Fairfax and her brother open a private investigation firm marketed to the elite . . . to spy on the elite....

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....

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....

As the world teeters on the brink of war in 1937, two young souls separated by an ocean are about to discover a connection that defies logic and time.

From the bestselling author of The Flight Girls comes a story inspired by true events, about courageous women who risked everything for country, for family, and for each other.

In the wake of the war, Audrey Clarkson leaves her manor house in England for a fresh start in America with her young son. But she arrives to find that her longtime friend Eve Dawson has been impersonating her for the past four years....

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....

A sweeping historical saga that traces five generations of fiercely powerful mothers and daughters—witches whose magical inheritance is a dangerous threat....

A soldier. And he has always been a rogue. What he is not, and never wanted to be, is a peer of the realm, responsible for an ancient heritage and the livelihood of hundreds. But when he is recognized as the long-lost son of the House of Wyndham, his carefree life is over....

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 ...

“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, ...

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.

La novela más íntima y personal de Megan Maxwell, con la que te emocionarás de principio a fin. Alana es una periodista independiente que se refugia en su profesión porque es muy escéptica en cuestiones de amor. Un día, la revista para la que trabaja le encarga un reportaje en Nueva York, y allí, los caprichos del destino harán que conozca a Joel Parker, un atractivo norteamericano. Sin em­bargo, cuando Alana descubre que es capitán de la primera división de Marines del ejército de Estados Unidos, huye de él sin mediar palabra.

When a Texas rancher meets a stubborn island veterinarian, sparks fly—and not only the romantic kind. Dr. Elaine Hopewell came to Chincoteague Island to rebuild her shattered career, finding solace in the wild ponies she’s devoted herself to protecting. The last thing she needs is Cole Walker—an arrogant Texas cowboy with a poorly behaved cattle dog—disrupting her research and her carefully isolated life. Cole has one mission: investigate a suspicious breeding operation and return to his family’s ranch. Simple and temporary. But when he discovers Ellie’s fight to save ponies ...

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 ...

“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...

"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 Sheik Farid Abin Al-Harbi when she was fifteen. However, due to a final wish of her French mother, the marriage would only take place after she finished college in the West. Farid, a handsome Sheik, young and coveted by women, was enchanted by the beauty of his bride and eagerly awaited the wedding. However, he waited in his own way......

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 ...

"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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

Audrey Wade longs to escape her domineering father and the bleak streets of post-war Yorkshire. Hollywood glitters with glamour, freedom, and the promise of a life with her best friend Freddie. But when Freddie abandons her, Audrey is left to chase her dreams alone. Rex Trent is more than Hollywood’s leading man. Charismatic and dangerously handsome, he’s adored by millions and watched by powerful enemies in a paranoid 1950s America. One wrong move could destroy him. When Rex proposes, Audrey is swept into Hollywood’s glamour and high-stakes secrets.

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.

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.

Ireland, 1922. The Civil War rages and in its shadow, an extraordinary love story begins. The Marriage of Nurse Harding is a powerful, emotional journey that will stay with you long after the final chapter. Nora Harding, a devoted Catholic nurse, risks her life to care for wounded soldiers during the Battle of Dublin, as Free State forces close in on Doran's Hotel. Her strength and compassion shine in the darkest of times, but her world shifts when she meets Victor Hewdon, a Protestant landowner with a past as complex as her own.

London, 1951. Für Nanette ist es eine Zufallsbegegnung, für John ist es Liebe auf den ersten Blick. Doch John steht kurz vor seiner Auswanderung nach Brasilien. Ginge es nach ihm, würde er seinen Plan ändern, aber Nanette, die mit Anne Frank befreundet war und als Einzige ihrer Familie Bergen-Belsen überlebt hat, fürchtet sich vor dem Glück. Als sie einander Brief um Brief schreiben, gesteht sie sich langsam ein, dass sie mit ihm zurück ins Leben finden kann. Ein Buch über die rettende Kraft der Liebe.