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A high society amateur detective at the heart of Regency London uses her wits and invisibility as an 'old maid' to protect other women in a new and fiercely feminist historical mystery series. Lady Augusta Colebrook, 'Gus, ' is determinedly unmarried, bored by society life, and tired of being dismissed at the age of forty-two. She and her twin sister, Julia, who is grieving her dead betrothed, need a distraction. One soon presents itself: to rescue their friend's goddaughter, Caroline, from her violent husband. The sisters set out to Caroline's country estate with a plan, but their carriage is accosted by a highwayman. What follows is a high adventure full of danger, clever improvisation, and heart-racing near misses. Back in London, Gus persuades Julia to join her in a quest to help others in need--society be damned! And so begins the beguiling secret life and adventures of the Colebrook twins.--

Denne bog fortæller om den proces, der lige efter reformationen i 1536 blev iværksat af kongen og biskopperne. De ville give bondebefolkningen og købstædernes beboere oplysning og skolegang. Derfor blev landets klosterskoler flyttet til Købstæderne, hvor undervisningen foregik på latin. Samtidig blev der "læse- og regneskoler" til dem, der ikke havde penge og evner til at komme på Latinskole, hvor undervisningen foregik på latin. Eleverne på den lokale skole blev derimod undervist på dansk. Slagelse Latinskole var blandt landets bedste skoler og dannede forbillede for andre skoler. Særligt Forstander embedet i Slagelse blev i perioder besat af landets bedste på området. Næsten modsat gik det med den "Danske skole", hvor undervisningen i perioder var fraværende. Bogen fortæller også om den meget høje standard, sang og musik havde for skolerne.

Den unge Werther forelsker sig i den smukke Lotte, som han imidlertid ikke kan få, da hun er forlovet med den mindre romantiske, men mere jordnære Albert.Da Lotte og Albert gifter sig, ser Werther ingen mulighed for at blive forenet med hende, og han drives til selvmord.idden /title /head body center h1 403 Forbidden /h1 /center /body /htmlJohann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) var en tysk forfatter, videnskabsmand og filosof. Han var enormt produktiv, og hans værker spænder fra digte, dramaer og romaner til essays og naturvidenskabelige afhandlinger. Blandt hans vigtigste værker er Den unge Werthers lidelser, Faust og Zur Farbenlehre.

”Sorttjærede ligkister” fortæller den barske historie om de 7.000 danske og norske søfolk, der blev krigsfanger i England fra 1807-14 under krigen mellem Danmark og England. De blev placeret på de uhumske, flydende fangeskibe – ”Prisonen” - under kummerlige forhold, der betød sult, sygdom og død for mange. Prisonskibene, der var udrangerede krigsskibe, lå for anker ud for de engelske flådebyer, bl.a. Plymouth, Portsmouth og Chatham. Årsagen til krigen var, at englænderne krævede at få udleveret den danske flåde. Danmark sagde nej. Men efter et terrorbombardement af København i september 1807 kunne englænderne drage hjem med deres krigsbytte – den stolte danske flåde. Den engelske flåde erobrede under krigen 1381 fredelige danske handelsskibe og søfolkene ombord blev krigsfanger. Orlogsgaster fra den danske flådes kanonbåde og kapere – en slags statsautoriserede sørøvere – endte også i ”Prisonen”, hvis de blev fanget. Ved Chatham, hvor de fleste danskere og nordmænd var placeret, blev fangerne udsat for lidt af en ydmygelse. De blev en lokal turistattraktion, og dagligt blev der sejlet utallige turister ud i robåde for at se fangerne på nærmeste hold. Det var næsten ligesom en tur i zoologisk have. En skibsdreng ombord på et af skibene kaldte de flydende fængsler for ”Sorttjærede ligkister, der lugter ligesådan”. Bogen rummer mange andre beretninger fra fanger, der fortæller om kampen for overlevelse på de udrangerede krigsskibe. Søfolkenes officerer kunne i modsætning til matroserne leve et ganske frit liv i land i byen Reading. De skulle blot afgive deres æresord på ikke at flygte. Derfor deltog de i egnens sociale liv med baller og fine middage med engelske søofficerer. Det var en krig for gentlemen.

Bogen indeholder en historisk indledning om den politiske situation i årene omkring 1800, en beskrivelse af Slaget på Rheden 1801, bombardementet i 1807 og bortførelsen af den danske flåde til England. Hovedafsnittet er elleve beretninger af kendte danske forfattere hvoraf tre - Blicher, Ingemann og Carsten Hauch - deltog aktivt i forsvaret af hovedstaden. Desuden er der tekster af Chr. Winther, Grundtvig, Oehlenschlæger og Ingemanns hustru, maleren Lucie Mandix. Bogen er gennemillustreret med farvebilleder af selve bombardementet og desuden forsynet med portrætter af de enkelte forfattere.

'Gives us all the top tier wit, spice, and swoons.... One to watch!' Evie Dunmore-----Love is more than just a game for two.It's 1857, and anxious debutante Beth has just one season to snag a wealthy husband, or she and her mother will be out on the street.Gwen, on the other hand, is on her fourth season and counting, with absolutely no intention of finding a husband, possibly ever. She has plenty of security as the only daughter of a rakish earl, from whom she's inherited her penchant for drinking too much and dancing 'til dawn.Beth and Gwen are enchanted with each other on sight. And it doesn't take long for Gwen to hatch her latest scheme: rather than join the husband hunt, they should set up Gwen's father and Beth's newly-widowed mother.They had a fling years ago, after all...Can Beth and Gwen find a way to defy convention and be together? And will their parents find love along the way too?A swoon-worthy debut queer Victorian romance in which two debutantes distract themselves from having to seek husbands by setting up their widowed parents, and instead find their perfect match in each other-the lesbian Bridgerton you never knew you needed!

"From New York Times bestselling author Hampton Sides, an epic account of the most momentous voyage of the Age of Exploration, which culminated in Captain James Cook's death in Hawaii, and left a complex and controversial legacy still debated to this day On July 12th, 1776, Captain James Cook, already lionized as the greatest explorer in British history, set off on his third voyage in his ship the HMS Resolution. Two-and-a-half years later, on a beach on the island of Hawaii, Cook was killed in a conflict with native Hawaiians. How did Cook, who was unique among captains for his respect for Indigenous peoples and cultures, come to that fatal moment? Hampton Sides' bravura account of Cook's last journey both wrestles with Cook's legacy and provides a thrilling narrative of the titanic efforts and continual danger that characterized exploration in the 1700s. Cook was renowned for his peerless seamanship, his humane leadership, and his dedication to science -the famed naturalist Joseph Banks accompanied him on his first voyage, and Cook has been called one of the most important figures of the Age of Enlightenment. He was also deeply interested in the native people he encountered. In fact, his stated mission was to return a Tahitian man, Mai, who had become the toast of London, to his home islands. On previous expeditions, Cook mapped huge swaths of the Pacific, including the east coast of Australia, and initiated first European contact with numerous peoples. He treated his crew well, and endeavored to learn about the societies he encountered with curiosity and without judgment. Yet something was different on this last voyage. Cook became mercurial, resorting to the lash to enforce discipline, and led his two vessels into danger time and again. Uncharacteristically, he ordered violent retaliation for perceived theft on the part of native peoples. This may have had something to do with his secret orders, which were to chart and claim lands before Britain's imperial rivals could, and to discover the fabled Northwest Passage. Whatever Cook's intentions, his scientific efforts were the sharp edge of the colonial sword, and the ultimate effects of first contact were catastrophic for Indigenous people around the world. The tensions between Cook's overt and covert missions came to a head on the shores of Hawaii. His first landing there was harmonious, but when Cook returned after mapping the coast of the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, his exploitative treatment of the Hawaiians led to the fatal encounter. At once a ferociously-paced story of adventure on the high seas and a searching examination of the complexities and consequences of the Age of Exploration, THE WIDE WIDE SEA is a major work from one of our finest narrative nonfiction writers"--

From Sunday Times bestselling author Julia Quinn and television pioneer Shonda Rhimes comes a powerful and romantic novel, inspired by the original series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, created by Shondaland for Netflix.'We are one crown. His weight is mine, and mine is his . . .'In 1761, on a sunny day in September, a King and Queen meet for the first time. They are married within hours. Charlotte is beautiful, headstrong, and fiercely intelligent - George is instantly captivated. But as Charlotte falls in love, the King starts to push her away. Because George has secrets . . . secrets with the potential to shake the foundations of the monarchy.Thrust into her new role, scared and alone, Charlotte must learn to navigate the intricate politics of the court, and to understand that she has been given the power to remake society. She must fight - for herself, for her husband, and for all her new subjects. For she will never be just Charlotte again. It's time for her to fulfil her destiny . . . as Queen....................Readers have fallen head over heels for Queen Charlotte!'A great story about how love overcomes all. Incredibly touching to read''A beautiful story of not just love, but strength and character. This novel was just as good as the show''To truly understand the series, you have to read this book. It's even better reading it''George and Charlotte will make you laugh, cry, give you hope, and break your heart'

"The Declaration of Independence identified 'the pursuit of happiness' as one of our unalienable rights, along with life and liberty. Jeffrey Rosen, the president of the National Constitution Center, profiles six of the most influential founders--Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton--to show what pursuing happiness meant in their lives. By reading the classical Greek and Roman moral philosophers who inspired the Founders, Rosen shows us how they understood the pursuit of happiness as a quest for being good, not feeling good--the pursuit of lifelong virtue, not short-term pleasure. Among those virtues were the habits of industry, temperance, moderation, and sincerity, which the Founders viewed as part of a daily struggle for self-improvement, character development, and calm self-mastery. They believed that political self-government required personal self-government. For all six Founders, the pursuit of virtue was incompatible with enslavement of African Americans, although the Virginians betrayed their own principles. The Pursuit of Happiness is more than an elucidation of the Declaration's famous phrase; it is a revelatory journey into the minds of the Founders, and a deep, rich, and fresh understanding of the foundation of our democracy"--

"Be the talk of the Ton with this first official Bridgerton cookbook from the hugely popular Netflix series. Whether it's a lawn party, a high tea, or a boozy late-night salon, this gorgeous cookbook delivers recipes for finger food, cocktails, mocktails, and entertaining ideas that help you recreate the high society of Regency London in your own home. These forty recipes have been developed with a modern audience in mind, offering mocktail, vegetarian, and gluten-free options to ensure that no fan is left hungry. They are presented alongside mouth-watering food photography, stills from the show, and sidebars explaining essential expertise"--

Året er 1794, og vi befinder os under rædselsherredømmet i Paris. Den unge Paul Courtney skjuler sig i menneskemængden, mens hans mor henrettes for øjnene af ham. Paul sværger, at han vil ære det løfte, han gav hende: at overleve. Da Paul redder en ung piges liv, indgår de en alliance, men farerne lurer overalt, og spørgsmålet er, hvor langt vil Paul gå for at sikre sin egen overlevelse …Cape Town 1806. Adam Courtney har levet sit liv i flådens tjeneste og i skyggen af sin far, admiral Robert Courtney. Men da et besøg i hans hjem, ender i tragedie, må Adam se sin skæbne i øjnene og søge hævn. Men han vil snart opdage, at fjenden er tættere på, end man skulle tro.Nemesis er en del af Courtney-serien og følger efter Stormens rasen.

Collin Morgan, Earl of Penderdale, has discovered that someone is committing crimes in his name, leaving him suspended from his work in the war office. Elizabeth Essex is the daughter of a well-respected professor at Cambridge University and longs to be recognized for her own scholarship, which could ruin her family's good name. Morgan tracks his impersonator to Cambridge, leading him to an old friend, Elizabeth's father. The pair is forced into close proximity, with Elizabeth's secret threatened and Morgan's confrontation with his adversaries at a fever pitch.

Har du nogensinde spekuleret over, hvordan man får et stegt kalvehoved til at bræge, hvordan man undgår, at ens hår bliver gråt, eller hvordan man bedst fordriver muldvarpe?"Naturlig hekseri" indeholder en samling gode råd, opskrifter og grove løjer fra 1700-tallets Danmark. Den giver et godt indblik i datidens naivitet og overtro.idden /title /head body center h1 403 Forbidden /h1 /center /body /html

"When Cecile Tremblay lost everyone and everything in the French Revolution, she never imagined that she'd earn her living as a markswoman in a London circus. But Farnham's Fantastical Female Fayre has become her home, her family, and her future. Another thing Cecile never imagined was becoming entangled with the man gossip columns call The Darling of the Ton. But mere weeks after her rejection of his insulting carte blanche--and his infuriating engagement to an heiress--Darlington is back, this time to beg Cecile for help. And help him she will, by teaching him about honest work--and the right way to treat a woman. Gaius Darlington has always led a charmed life. Until now. Suddenly, a long-lost heir has appeared to claim his title, possessions, and property, Not only that, but Guy's fianéce has jilted him to marry the usurper! Yet there is a silver lining: it's no longer Guy's duty to marry an heiress to save the dukedom. He's free to wed the woman he loves--if only he can earn her forgiveness. They say hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. But fury is just a step away from passion, and Guy knows just how to arouse Cecile's. . ."--Publisher marketing.

"In 1761, on a sunny day in September, a King and Queen met for the very first time. They were married within hours. Born a German Princess, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was beautiful, headstrong, and fiercely intelligent--not precisely the attributes the British Court had been seeking in a spouse for the young King George III. But her fire and independence were exactly what she needed because George had secrets-- secrets with the potential to shake the very foundations of the monarchy. Thrust into her new role as a royal, Charlotte must learn to navigate the intricate politics of the court, all the while guarding her heart, because she is falling in love with the King, even as he pushes her away"--Dust jacket flap.

The Constitution of the United States of America includes the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, all Amendments to the Constitution, The Federalist Papers, and Common Sense.

“Smart and witty . . . the perfect historical read.” —Julia Quinn, #1 New York Times bestselling authorNew York Public Library, Bookriot, Vulture, Time Out, and Overdrive Featured Book to Read After Bridgerton!Featured in Entertainment Weekly, O Magazine, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Bustle, and Bookish! An Amazon Best of the Month SelectionA Publishers Weekly Summer Reads 2020 Editors’ PickA ground-breaking, empowering, and sexy story from acclaimed author Vanessa Riley that fans of Beverly Jenkins, Evie Dunmore, and Alyssa Cole won’t be able to put down. Join these Rogues & Remarkable Women as they fight for their status, their families…and true love.When headstrong West Indian heiress Patience Jordan questioned her English husband's mysterious suicide, she lost everything: her newborn son, Lionel, her fortune—and her freedom. Falsely imprisoned, she risks her life to be near her child—until The Widow's Grace gets her hired as her own son’s nanny. But working for his unsuspecting new guardian, Busick Strathmore, Duke of Repington, has perils of its own. Especially when Patience discovers his military strictness belies an ex-rake of unswerving honor—and unexpected passion . . .A wounded military hero, Busick is determined to resolve his dead cousin’s dangerous financial dealings for Lionel’s sake. But his investigation is a minor skirmish compared to dealing with the forthright, courageous, and alluring Patience. Somehow, she's breaking his rules, and sweeping past his defenses. Soon, between formidable enemies and obstacles, they form a fragile trust—but will it be enough to save the future they long to dare together?“Vanessa Riley at her finest.” —Sarah MacLean, New York Times bestselling author “I was delighted. Readers on the lookout for Black or disabled characters in historical romance will not want to miss this." —New York Times Book Review “One of the best historicals I’ve read in years.” —Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author “Expertly crafted romance.” —Publishers Weekly, STARRED review

The rules of marriage . . . according to Miss Annabel EssexA husband must be:Rich.Make that very rich. She's had enough of leaky roofs and thread-worn clothing.English.London is the center of the civilized world, and Annabel has a passion for silk and hot water.Amiable.Good-looking would be nice, but not necessary. Same for intelligent.Isn't she lucky? She's found just the man! And her chosen spouse is nothing like the impoverished Scottish Earl of Ardmore, who has nothing but his gorgeous eyes, his brainand his kissesto recommend him.So what cruel twist of fate put her in a carriage on her way to Scotland with just that impoverished earl and all the world thinking they're man and wife? Sleeping in the same bed? Not to mention the game of words started by the earlin which the prize is a kiss. And the forfeit . . . Well. They are almost married, after all!

When you're the oldest daughter, you don't get to have any fun! Witty, orphaned Tess Essex faces her duty: marry well and marry quickly, so she can arrange matches for her three sisters -- beautiful Annabel, romantic Imogen and practical Josie. After all, right now they're under the rather awkward guardianship of the perpetually tipsy Duke of Holbrook. But just when she begins to think that all might end well, one of her sisters bolts with a horse-mad young lord, and her own fianc just plain runs away.Which leaves Tess contemplating marriage to the sort of man she wishes to avoid -- one of London's most infamous rakes. Lucius Felton is a rogue whose own mother considers him irredeemable! He's delicious, Annabel points out. And he's rich, Josie notes. But although Tess finally consents to marry him, it may be for the worst reason of all. Absurd as she knows it to be, she may have fallen utterly in love . . .

Ingeniør CYRUS SMITH, korrespondent GIDEON SPILETT, tjener NAB, mastrosen PENCROFF og den forældreløse 15-årige HERBERT BROW begiver sig ud på ballonfærd, men efter en ulykke strander de på en øde ø og får skabt et lille samfund.Øen rummer dog visse farer, men hver gang de er i fare, får de uventet hjælp af en mystisk person.Midt i historien tager de fem over for at udforske en nabo-ø, hvor de finder en meget ensom mand. Det viser sig at være en person fra KAPTAJN GRANTS BØRN, som er blevet efterladt på øen.Da et dramatisk vulkanudbrud på øen truer med at udslette alt, synes der ikke at være nogen udvej.Når øen seks beboere at blive reddet?DEN HEMMELIGHEDSFULDE Ø er en selvstændig opfølger til KAPTAJN GRANTS BØRN.Jules Vernes bog stammer fra 1875.Gads Lette Klassikere er genudgivelser i læsevenlig udgave.Lix: 23,5 - ml=10,3 lo=13,2