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Tormented by guilt and rage, Dorian, the Duke of Rath, agrees to a marriage of convenience—with the sister of the man whose death weighs on his soul. He vows never to touch her. But Patience Rose is stubborn, brilliant, and utterly irresistible.

Witty and elusive Eugenia Snowe has all society begging for one of her premiere governesses-except the powerful Edward Reeve, who bursts into her office with his arrogant demands. No question that Eugenia enjoys crossing wits with the brilliant inventor, but Ward wants far more than a governess...

A murdered opera singer. A duke drenched in her blood. For Bow Street Officer Hugh Marsden, the brutal killing is a straightforward case. Ever since his exile from polite society, the chance to arrest a high and mighty peer of the realm has never presented itself. Hugh won't snub the opportunity now. But Audrey Sinclair, the Duchess of Fournier, is certain her husband is wrongly accused, and she's determined to prove it to the arrogant Bow Street officer, even if she must employ her most peculiar ability—or perhaps curse—to guide her investigation. After all, a duchess can do as she pleases.

A Christmas house party becomes a covert operation to trap a French spy. Can the Honorable John Bonnington protect his wife from their guest’s murderous intentions? Can Abbie Bonnington protect her husband from his ex-mistress’ intentions to seduce him into revealing Crown secrets? Can Abbie and Jack continue the charade of hosting the perfect holiday party as danger, treachery, and treason swirl in the ballroom?

Gareth St. Clair è nei guai: il padre, che lo detesta, è determinato a mandare in malora le sue tenute per rovinargli l'eredità. L'unica speranza è in un vecchio diario di famiglia, che potrebbe contenere i segreti del suo passato, e la chiave del suo futuro. Solo che è scritto in italiano. Hyacinth Bridgerton si offre di tradurlo; mentre approfondiscono il misterioso memoriale, i due si accorgono che le risposte di cui sono in cerca non si trovano tra le pagine, ma nel cuore dell'altro.

Hyacinth Bridgerton erlebt das Abenteuer ihres Lebens. Hyacinth Bridgerton ist zwar hübsch und reich, aber auch blitzgescheit und unverblümt, weshalb viele Gentlemen einen Bogen um sie machen. Doch dann begegnet sie Lady Danburys Enkel Gareth St. Clair: wortgewandt und brillant, ist er ihr ebenbürtig. Er bittet sie, das Tagebuch seiner italienischen Großmutter zu übersetzen. Eines Tages jedoch küsst er Hyacinth. Zum ersten Mal in ihrem Leben ist sie sprachlos. Sie sollte ihm das Tagebuch vor die Füße werfen!

De inspiratiebron voor de #1 Netflix-hit Bridgerton 'Het antwoord op Downton Abbey, maar vele malen kleuriger en ondeugender.' De Telegraaf Hyacinth Bridgerton is intelligent, scherp van tong en een behoorlijk felle tante. Gareth St. Clair is gefascineerd door haar. Als hij in de problemen raakt, vraagt hij Hyacinth om hulp. Zijn vader is van plan het St. Clair-fortuin over de balk te smijten en Gareth staat machteloos. Het enige aanknopingspunt dat hij heeft, zou te maken kunnen hebben met een oud dagboek.