Six year old Lily Montgomery wanders from her home in Patras on that fateful night of 1821 when the Ottomans set fire to the Greek city, and is captured by gypsies. Ten years later, she learns about her true identity from her gypsy grandmother and begins her search for her father, who is an English Lord and her mother, a Greek heiress. Her personal journey leads her to England, where she is informed by her cousin, Mrs. Bennington, that her father is away on a trip to the Indies and her mother presumably dead from the war. Lily is sent away to boarding school by Mrs. Bennington. There, she falls in love with Edward Grant, an English lord, but he is engaged to another. When Lily receives news that her father has died in a shipwreck, her whole world turns upside down. She has no funds and is forced to work as a maid to pay her tuition. Love wins the day, however, and a surprise ending will bring happiness to all.

Fleeing war-torn Britain and the threat of Nazi invasion, youngsters Michael Evans and Elizabeth Beauchamp become inseparable companions when they board the H.M.S. Empress of Wales, bound for New York. Elizabeth is comforted when Michael gives her an intricate gold cross which Michael recently received when an elderly British gentleman insisted he take it to thank him for his kindness. Upon arrival in New York the children are separated. Michael's aunt and uncle become his guardians and provide him all the advantages their wealth affords. A successful stockbroker, he is engaged to Anne Gordon, who hails from a wealthy New York family. Elizabeth, who boarded the wrong ship in 1944, is presumed dead by her grieving English mother. Originally intended to disembark in Canada, no records identify her in New York. Assuming she is an orphan, Elizabeth is adopted by a loving American couple. Unknowingly, the lives of Michael and Elizabeth cross years later in small diner where Elizabeth works as a waitress while attending Columbia University. The two sense a common connection, but Michael's impending marriage dampers hopes of a romantic relationship.

'I have read ALL Heather Atkinson's books. They are all fantastic.' Edinburgh 1896. At Alardyce House, the family are gathered to celebrate the engagement of the heir to the estate, Robert, to his childhood sweetheart. But what should be a precious memory for his mother Amy, is marred by darkness. For Robert's biological father was a demon and a criminal, and now Robert is coming-of-age, disturbing reports are beginning to emerge about his behaviour. Amy is torn between her love and loyalty to her son, her hope that she can save his soul, and her growing sense of dread that the streets of Edinburgh aren't safe when Robert is in town. Meanwhile the increasing distance between Robert and his stepfather Henry threatens the peace of her loving marriage. The Alardyce family is riven by secrets and scandal, but will this most cursed heir of all, be the one to ruin their reputation forever, or can the power of a mother's love save them all? If you love Emily Organ, Kate Saunders and Ann Granger, you'll love The Cursed Heir. Discover bestselling author Heather Atkinson and you'll never look back... Please note this book was previously published as Corruption of the Son. What readers are saying about Heather Atkinson: 'What a story. This book I think is the best yet from Heather Atkinson and I have read all hers so far.' 'Another brilliant book from Heather...she really is one the best in the business. ' 'I have read ALL Heather Atkinson's books. They are all fantastic.' 'I stumbled upon Heather's books and I'm so glad I did, characters excellent and storylines are great, I find myself searching the book stores for more of them to read the minute I finish one.'

The heartwarming follow on to Keep the Home Fires Burning, from the creator of ITV smash-hit Home Fires - perfect for fans of Rosie Clarke and Annie Groves. In the depths of war, the women of Great Paxford will need all their strength . . . As enemy planes continue to bombard the North West of England, the members of Great Paxford's WI fight harder than ever to persevere. Teresa Lucas has reshaped her life to become the perfect wife - but will the arrival of a new guest throw her world off kilter? Laura Campbell is grieving for her father, but in the midst of tragedy, a new future beckons. Pat Simms plans to escape her difficult life at the end of the war, but when things change at home, she finds herself questioning everything she thought she knew. And for Steph Farrow, it's not the threat of what's to come she fears, but whether she can live with what she has done . . .

A young woman is caught up in a dangerous double life on behalf of her country during World War Two in Spy, by the world's favourite storyteller Danielle Steel.

At eighteen, Alexandra Wickham is presented to King George V and Queen Mary. She is a stunning beauty who seems destined for a privileged life. But fate, a world war and her own quietly rebellious nature lead her down a different path.

By 1939, Britain is at war. From her home in idyllic Hampshire Alex makes her way to London as a nursing volunteer. But her fluency in French and German draws the attention of another, more secret, branch of the service.

Within a year, Alex is immersed in a new world, shocking her family in trousers and bright red lipstick. But she is forbidden to tell anyone about her work, not even the pilot she falls in love with. While her country and those dearest to her pay the terrible price of war, Alex learns the art of espionage, leading to life-and-death missions and a long career in exotic places and historic times.

Spy follows Alex’s extraordinary adventures during the war, and afterwards all over the world, when her husband, Richard, enters the foreign service. She lives life on the edge, with a secret she must always keep hidden.

Hunter Dun Leigh, heir to the largest cotton plantation in Georgia, is the quintessential aristocratic Southern gentleman. The embodiment of masculinity, he's pursued by beautiful women and leads a charmed life.

Although he marries Lady Victoria, an aristocratic beauty, he longs for Chantal du Valreas, his true love who he will never forget. Also vying for his love is Alezandra Whitfield, a blue blood with amazing sapphire-blue eyes that speak eloquently of her determination to have whomever she wants.

Thoughts of love must wait, however, when war erupts between the states in 1861, threatening Hunter's privileged existence. His own house is divided when his brother, Ambrose, a staunch abolitionist, joins the Union.

Hunter also answers the call to arms, joining the South. He has no way of knowing that he will meet his brother on the battlefield of Gettysburg, where the fate of his family and country will be decided.

When the guns fall silent, Hunter returns to Georgia and the women in his life. Find out who will win his heart in "Magnolias and Nightingales," an epic love story of passion, betrayal, hate and revenge.

Graustark is an imaginary country which cannot be found on any map, but which exists in your imagination. It is a quaint place of noble tradition and charm filled with dashing adventure, romance, young lovers, mysterious villains, and old European royalty.

Enter the world of Graustark and prepare to be swept away into a magical place....

In Graustark (1901), the first of the Graustark novels by George Barr McCutcheon, a young American falls in love with a Princess, and Graustark will never be the same.

With a new introduction and afterword by Shoshana Milgram Knapp.

She would marry no man . . .

Serena Carlyle dreams of a happily ever after. Firmly upon the shelf at twenty-five, instead she's determined to find the perfect match for her beautiful younger sister. What better prospect than their neighbor, the wealthy, rakishly handsome Earl of Savege? Now Serena can beg his help in halting a local band of smugglers. Then, one night, stealing away from yet another disappointing ball, Serena finds herself trapped alone with a stranger . . .

Until he captured her--body and soul

His kiss was irresistible, his caress unforgettable, and he hides a devastating secret. A Robin Hood upon the sea, Alex Savege is the brazen pirate Redstone, seizing the yachts of spoiled noblemen to settle an old debt. Serena needs a hero, but her heart is in the gravest danger--for it is soon to be captured by a man as skilled at seduction as he is at plunder.

Most white folks refer to Riggins Row as a shanty town. No white man would dare show up there unless it was daylight. No self-respecting white woman would be caught there at all. But for Johnny Ruth and Hessie, it's home. All of their relatives had lived and died right there on the Row.

Johnny Ruth and Hessie grew up together, becoming best friends and neighbors, living side by side on Riggins Row in the middle of a small rural town in Tennessee. It's 1953, and both women are domestic maids who feel privileged to be working for prominent families who treat them well. It's a better situation than most other domestics have in these parts.

Johnny Ruth works for the Porters, the wealthiest family in the county. Charles Porter, a well-to-do attorney, is closely connected to the Ku Klux Klan. His beautiful wife, Savannah, is concealing her sordid, secretive past. Unlike her husband, however, Savannah doesn't have a racist bone in her body. When Charles hires Jasper Thomas, a black man, to be Savannah's driver, he has no idea that Jasper and Savannah will become best friends and confidants, adding fuel to an already smoldering fire within the community.

Quick to notice this friendship, Johnny Ruth warns them of the far-reaching affects this taboo relationship could have-not only on them, but their families, friends, and possibly the whole town.

"The Golden Lion of Granpere" (1872) by Anthony Trollope is a story of the denizens of the continental village of Granpere, and the inn of the Lion d'Or -- an examination of their loves, courtships, and family relationships.

A fine example of Victorian social mores, in familiar Trollope fashion.

NORTH AND SOUTH (1854) by Elizabeth Gaskell is both a social commentary and the romantic story of a young lady, Margaret Hale, who is relocated with her family from the affluent South of England to the industrial North.

Margaret comes in contact with the difficulties of the working class and her sympathies are engaged. She also encounters the fascinating John Thornton, a wealthy local mill owner and a man of true integrity. Romantic tension ensues, reminiscent of Jane Austen's PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. However, unlike an Austen heroine, Margaret lives in a world of harsher realities, with few things whitewashed, and suffering going hand in hand with ultimate exultation.

A classic portrayal of nineteenth century industrialization, and of the complexities of the human heart.