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Den virkelige historie om Sixten Sparre og Elvira Madigan.Den 20. juli 1889 skød den svenske løjtnant Sixten Sparre først sin unge elskerinde Elvira Madigan, inden han rettede revolveren mod sig selv.Kærlighedsforholdet og den dramatiske afslutning er skildret i teaterstykker, romaner og på film som en romantisk historie om umulig kærlighed. Den dag i dag lægger nygifte brudebuketten på Elviras grav ved Landet Kirke på Tåsinge.Men sandheden om tragedien er ikke romantisk. I 1889 var Sixten Sparre en dybt falleret adelsmand, som ikke kunne leve op til omverdenens forventninger, og han så Elvira som muligheden for at iscenesætte sit eget selvmord. Hændelsen er gået over i historien, som om de to havde aftalt at gå i døden sammen. Men det var overlagt mord. Elvira vidste ikke, at hun skulle dø. Og hun vidste slet ikke, at det var en plan, Sixten havde haft i månedsvis.Kathinka Lindhe (f. 1950) er fil.dr., radiojournalist, bibliotekar og oldebarn til Sixten Sparre. Hun har tidligere udgivet Sixtens familiehistorie i Sverige.
I sommeren 1981 forsvinder 23-årige Else Marie fra den lille jyske by Ry. To måneder senere bliver hendes skelet fundet i et krat.Drabet på Else Marie er blot et af mange på unge kvinder og piger i slutningen af 1970’erne og begyndelsen af 80’erne, der stadig er uopklarede. Og noget tyder på, at samme gerningsmand står bag flere af dem.Den nyere danmarkshistorie er fuld af mystiske mord. Pårørende, der mangler svar. Vidner, der ikke føler sig hørt. Mistænkte, der hverken er renset eller straffet. Og mærkværdige spor, der ikke giver mening.I en faktabaseret, spændingsmættet true crime-fortælling går journalist og forfatter Søren Baastrup bag mysteriet om Else Marie og 11 andre drabssager uden opklaring.
The Things We Leave Unfinished is a captivating novel written by the talented author, Rebecca Yarros. Published by Transworld Publ. Ltd UK on November 24, 2022, this book is a must-read for all book lovers. The narrative unfolds a mesmerizing story that keeps the reader hooked till the very end. Yarros, known for her unique storytelling style, has once again outdone herself in this latest offering. The genre of the book is a mix of mystery, romance, and drama, making it an engaging read for a wide range of audiences. The Things We Leave Unfinished is a testament to Yarros's literary prowess and is sure to leave a lasting impression on its readers. So, don't miss out on this literary gem from Transworld Publ. Ltd UK.
Choose the one guy you can't have . . .As captain of a San Francisco Bay tour boat, Pru can handle rough seas?the hard part is life on dry land. Pru loves her new apartment and her neighbors; problem is, she's in danger of stumbling into love with Mr. Right for Anybody But Her.Fall for him?hard . . .Pub owner Finn O'Riley is six-foot-plus of hard-working hottie who always makes time for his friends. When Pru becomes one of them, she discovers how amazing it feels to be on the receiving end of that deep green gaze. But when a freak accident involving darts (don't ask) leads to shirtless first aid, things rush way past the friend zone. Fast.And then tell him the truth.Pru only wants Finn to be happy; it's what she wishes for at the historic fountain that's supposed to grant her heart's desire. But wanting him for herself is a different story?because Pru's been keeping a secret that could change everything. . . .
Codi Gary's back with another installment in her fan-favorite Rock Canyon series.Callie Jacobsen isn't about to open her heart to just anyone. Not so very long ago, trusting someone changed her life forever?and not in a fun way. Now she's better off focusing on her career, her friends, and her dog. So when former Marine Everett Silverton takes an interest in her, Callie's more than a little wary. No matter how charming he is, men are a bad idea. In fact, she's got the scars to prove it.But Everett isn't convinced Callie should shut everyone out?especially not him. He may be a hero to the people of Rock Canyon, but he's got his own demons, and he bets they're not that different from Callie's. Still, he knows it's going to take more than chemistry to get her to let her guard down. Everett will do whatever it takes to show her she's safe with him. All she has to do is take a chance, take a step ... and take his hand.
Five dishonored soldiers.Former Special Forces.One last mission.These are the men of Hard Ink.Trouble just walked into Nicholas Rixey's tattoo parlor. Becca Merritt is warm, sexy, wholesome?pure temptation to a very jaded Nick. He's left his military life behind to become co-owner of Hard Ink Tattoo, but Becca is his ex-commander's daughter. Loyalty won't let him turn her away. Lust has plenty to do with it too.With her brother presumed kidnapped, Becca needs Nick. She just wasn't expecting to want him so much. As their investigation turns into all-out war with an organized crime ring, only Nick can protect her. And only Becca can heal the scars no one else sees.Desire is the easy part. Love is as hard as it gets. Good thing Nick is always up for a challenge . . .
Boudoir Lies...Overworked tax attorney Penelope Sue fields never had time for romance?so she invented a phantom lover named Raoul to fill the gaping hole in her love life. But all it takes is one chance encounter with hunky undercover cop Tony Olano in a New Orleans elevator, and Penelope is ready to give her fantasy man the boot in favor of the flesh and blood, rippling muscled real thing. Now if only he would notice her.Bedroom EyesBadboy-turned-cop Tony Olano can't help but notice the dreamy-eyed lawyer?she's not only desirable, she's a suspect in his ongoing criminal investigation! And that's where grandmotherly Mrs. Meableel Merlin comes in. A well-meaning meddler, Mrs. Merlin's prepared to use mystical arts to unite the "all-work-no-play" lady lawer and the sexy, sensitive lawman. Trouble is that her spell goes seriously awry, leaving Tony and Penelope to forge their own tumultuous path to good old-fashioned passion.
From the author of Rohini & Panch Phoron, an epic story of love and romance originating from the hot and humid plains of Gangetic Bengal, through the cloud caressed Himalayan foothills of Assam, the torrid jungles of Myanmar to the cool temperate climes of England and America. The story of a Bengali girl, her dreams, aspirations and passion in the backdrop of the generation of archetypical Bengali families torn by the ravages of the second world war.
In a world so dark and seductive, expect nothing less than a triple-cross in this explosive Ghostwalker novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan…In an underground club, a high-ranking public official spends his secret nights indulging in fantasies as exciting as they are depraved. For a seductive employee of the Dungeon, it's her job to fulfill them. But she's playing a far more dangerous game-one of blackmail, politics, and murder that reaches into the shadow world of the Ghostwalkers, and the creation of a spectacular, one-of-a-kind new weapon of defense.But when a dictator makes his own catastrophic moves, the Ghostwalkers have no choice but to bring in two major players-a man and woman both driven by passion and revenge. Both expendable. Both with nothing left to lose.
Everything has been leading to this moment... a carefully orchestrated conclusion that no one saw coming.Not even intellectual mastermind Killion O'Reilly. Programmed to think outside of the box, he's the backbone of the organization... but when it comes to love he's oblivious to what's right in front of his face.And just when it looks like he's met his match... the shocking truth implodes, leaving no one safe from the destruction. Nothing will be the same from the havoc that has been wreaked from the inside out.As the clock ticks, the pieces- and the players- fall into place. One. By. One. Who will be left standing when this deadly game of chess is finally over?
War is foreverThe people on Earth no longer remember how the human race was nearly obliterated centuries earlier during the terror visited upon them by the merciless Xul. But the Star Marines, thirty thousand light years from home, know all too well the horror that still lives.In the year 2886, in the midst of the intergalactic war that has been raging nonstop for nearly a decade, the unthinkable has occurred. Intelligence has located the gargantuan hidden homeworld of humankind's dedicated foe, the brutal, unstoppable Xul. The time has come for the courageous men and women of the 1st Marine Interstellar Expeditionary Force to strike the killing blow. But misguided politics on an Earth that no longer supports their mission could prove the Marine's greatest enemy?as they plunge bravely into the maelstrom of conflict . . . and into the heart of a million-year-old mystery.
Dangerous. Ruthless. Savage. And she's the good guy. Abby Sinclair had a desperate childhood until she was rescued and adopted by a retired army ranger who molded her into a master of self-defense. Now, she's a cunning and fearless assassin thrust into assignment after dangerous assignment, using everything she has-nerve, resilience, strength, sex-to come out on top. Her only rule: trust no one. Abby's latest assignment is in Columbia: go undercover and snuff out a dangerous arms dealer active in the underground sex trade. But when Abby purposely blows her cover in a last-ditch attempt to free the helpless victims, deadly mercenary Kane Woodland is recruited as back-up. His mission: get Abby out of that hell hole. The last thing Kane expects is to feel a primal attraction for Abby. But when she convinces him to join her on her perilous mission, their newfound passion could put the lives of their whole team at risk.
American Ella Durran has had the same plan for her life since she was thirteen: study at Oxford. At twenty-four, she's finally made it to England on a Rhodes Scholarship when she's offered an unbelievable position in a rising political star's presidential campaign. With the promise that she'll work remotely and return to DC at the end of her Oxford year, she's free to enjoy her Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience. That is, until a smart-mouthed local who is too quick with his tongue and his car ruins her shirt and her first day.When Ella discovers that her English literature course will be taught by none other than that same local, Jamie Davenport, she thinks for the first time that Oxford might not be all she's envisioned. But a late-night drink reveals a connection she wasn't anticipating, and what begins as a casual fling soon develops into something much more when Ella learns Jamie has a life-changing secret.Ella is faced with a seemingly impossible decision: turn her back on the man she's falling in love with to follow her political dreams or be there for him during a trial neither are truly prepared for. As the end of her year in Oxford rapidly approaches, Ella must decide if the dreams she's always wanted are the same ones she's now yearning for.
Fierce, sassy rival re-meets her match in gruff, hardened ex-SEAL.I'm Callie, art lover with a flair for the provocative and a past tangled in pleasing others. These days, I'm reclaiming my passion and determined to make my mark.He's Hunter "Razor" James, a cocky, intense alpha male who's as dangerously captivating--and as ridiculously infuriating--as ever.We were almost something in college. A tumultuous not-quite-relationship fueled by our love-hate "whatevernis." Then he bailed and disappeared from my life. Good riddance.Now, years later, I'm staging a comeback exhibit at The Kill Zone, of all places. The kicker? My old nemesis just happens to co-own it.Sucked in by his cocky grin and unpredictable, possessive nature, Hunter still challenges me in ways no one else ever has. So, here I am, drawn to him like a moth to a flame, all over again.A storm I saw coming, and walked right into.This is a hot, standalone, enemies to lovers, second chance at love tale with all the feels and a sticky, sugary, satisfying HEA you'll never get over. You've been warned.
The Rangers of the 1st/75th fight hard, train hard and play hard. They are physically strong and mentally tough, disciplined and courageous. But all their military training hasn't prepared them for falling in love.For many women, Ranger Battalion Surgeon Michael MacGregor is the ideal man. He's far better than average looking, a generous tipper, not to mention an officer and a doctor. So when he encounters a woman resistant to his charms, he finds himself... intrigued.Kacie Morgan has had her fill of arrogant military men since the last one left her with a shattered heart and one heck of a career rut. Now, with her prestigious fellowship starting in the fall, all she has to do is survive the summer--and her little sister's wedding. When an ill-fitting bridesmaid dress has Kacie wanting to temporarily shake things up in her carefully planned life, she knows just the man to call. They agree to a no-strings, summer fling, although it isn't long before Michael wants Kacie for forever.But to win her heart, he'll have to confront the nightmares from his past if they're to have any chance at a future.
AEGIS: an elite team of ex-military men working under the radar of most governments. If you have a problem no one else can handle, they can help.A former SEAL and Black Ops specialist who left the CIA, Nick Donovan gave up a life on the edge to work in the private sector. But that didn't stop his enemies from coming after him?or his family. In a case of mistaken identity, a drug cartel kidnaps his sister-in-law's best friend ... a woman from Nick's past.One minute Jennifer Grayson is housesitting and the next she's abducted to a foreign brothel. Jennifer is planning her escape when her first "customer" arrives. Nick, the man who broke her heart years ago, has come to her rescue. Now, as they race for their lives, passion for each other reignites and old secrets resurface. Can Nick keep the woman he loves safe against an enemy with a personal vendetta?
The bad girl who stole his heart ... Valerie Willis has done it all: tattoos, one-night stands, even strip poker. And now she can add getting a messy public divorce to that list. Back in her hometown of Rock Canyon, Val just wants to bury her head and wait for the scandal to pass. But when she suddenly finds herself at a singles' weekend face-to-face with former flame Justin Silverton, hiding from her heart?and the sexy Marine?won't be that simple.Is just too good to let go ... It's been ten years since Justin kissed Val, but he still remembers the way they just seemed to ... fit. Since then he's served his country and helped his father keep their ranch intact, but he's never forgotten Val or her wild ways. So when a twist of fate brings him the chance to chase her across state lines and spend a weekend winning her heart, Justin's all in. Because when he sees something he wants, he fights for it. And he's ready to fight for the right to call this bad girl his one and only.
"I'll be watching you . . ."the cryptic e-mail read.Taylor Halstead, psychologist and successful radio personality, is terrified that she'll never be safe again. Coming on the heels of a series of tragic and terrible events, the e-mail sends chills racing up her spine. Her safe, secure world has already been violated by her cousin Stephanie's boyfriend, Gordon Mallory, in her own apartment. Only the door buzzer and Stephanie's intervening voice rescue her, but not before Gordon promises to return. Soon after, he is killed along with Stephanie in an inexplicable explosion aboard his yacht. Or is he?The e-mail is just the beginning. The terror campaign escalates when an electronically disguised voice on Taylor's telephone threatens to kill her, and her life becomes a nightmare. It seems the only one she can turn to is attorney Reed Weston, her confidant, protector, and, ultimately, lover. But is Reed's determination to protect her enough to avert disaster? And can Taylor trust Gordon's identical twin, Jonathan, who always seems to show up when she least expects him?Grief and dread unravel Taylor's sanity, playing tricks with her mind and heart. Someone out there wants her dead?a crazed fan or the troubled teenage boy she's been counseling or, impossibly, Gordon himself. His vow to return and those final menacing words?"I'll be watching you"?haunt her day and night. Whoever is out there is coming closer, and Taylor Halstead has nowhere to run and nowhere to hide.
Combining the eloquence and compassion of great English storytellers such as Rosamunde Pilcher and Joanna Trollope with a keen sense for how we reconcile the present by connecting to our past, Judith Lennox comes to America with this international bestseller.Rebecca Bennett, thirty-one, financially strapped and reeling from a disastrous love affair, has just taken on the biggest project of her career: writing the biography of Dame Tilda Franklin, considered England's angel to needy children.Mining the past of this distinguished child welfare activist, Rebecca is amazed to discover a history riddled with the passion and pain of mysterious kin and unpredictable love. Delving further into Dame Tilda's life, Rebecca finds parallels with her own experience and begins to regard this woman as a soul mate. Soon a romance blossoms between Rebecca and Tilda's grandson, Patrick, and she is drawn even closer to the family. Yet, just as their relationship begins to grow, Rebecca uncovers a family secret that threatens to destroy her newfound love.Set against the stark beauty of the Fen country and peopled with memorable characters, Some Old Lover's Ghost is an addictive novel of tragedy, recovery, healing, and love that will raise you up and touch your heart.
New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Lowell delivers an unforgettable tale of love and adventure set on the high seas . . .Photographer Cat Cochran has been to exotic places most people only dream about. Yet all she wants is to get her life in order. One last assignment and she can put her past behind her, forgetting about her heart's disastrous misadventures. But first she must photograph the mysterious ship designer T.H. Danvers.Travis Danvers is dangerous?a millionaire with an athlete's body, an enigmatic charmer capable of breaking down Cat's well-constructed defenses with a buccaneer's arrogance and flourish. She knows she must resist him, for experience has taught her that pain is the eventual price of the pleasure to be found in the arms of such a man. But on the high seas, it's easy for Cat to throw caution to the wind and heed the whispers of sensual sirens telling her to abandon all caution? and surrender to a passion only Travis can offer.
New York Times bestselling author Sarah MacLean returns with the next Hell's Belles novel about a chaotic bluestocking and the buttoned-up detective enlisted to keep her out of trouble (spoiler: She is the trouble). With her headful of wild curls and wilder ideas and an unabashed love of experiments and explosives, society has labeled Lady Imogen Loveless peculiar...and doesn't know she's one of the Hell's Belles?a group of vigilantes operating outside the notice of most of London.Thomas Peck is not most of London. The brilliant detective fought his way off the streets and into a promising career through sheer force of will and a keen ability to see things others miss, like the fact that Imogen isn't peculiar...she's pandemonium. If you ask him, she requires a keeper. When her powerful family discovers her late-night activities, they couldn't agree more...and they know just the man for the task.Thomas wants nothing to do with guarding Imogen. He is a grown man with a proper job and no time for the lady's incendiary chaos, no matter how lushly it is packaged. But some assignments are too explosive to pass up, and the gruff detective is soon caught up in Imogen's world, full of her bold smiles and burning secrets...and a fiery passion that threatens to consume them both.
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