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1000 tulosta hakusanalla Elizabeth Engstrom
People need a place to record their thoughts and desires. They want to write down their plans and secrets too. This is where Elizabeth records hers.
He could have anything he wanted...except her.Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy finds himself in the unusual position of chasing a woman rather than being chased. Miss Elizabeth Bennet is exasperated as Mr. Darcy, the rudest man of her acquaintance, is being nice-to her How can she continue to despise a man who apologizes so well? Based on Jane Austen's classic novel, Pride & Prejudice, Mr. Darcy's arrogance and pride are equally matched by Miss Elizabeth's prejudice. In this fast-paced novella set in Regency England, can they both overcome strongly entrenched personalities to discover peace and happiness? Of course, they can. This is Mr. Darcy and his Elizabeth, he hopes.Elizabeth is appropriate for all readers. This story can be read in about an hour and is around 100 pages.
By USA Today Bestselling Author, Lexy Timms.Work. That's all I do.After my best friend betrayed me, that's all I can do. I'm trying to nail a massive contract. One that'll put my company ahead of the rest.But, of course, he's a traditionalist.My assistant says I need a fianc e. Someone that makes me look good in a commitment. Except, I don't date. And I don't intend to start.So a fake fianc e it is.What I didn't expect were her legs. Or her poise. Or her perfection.And now? I can't keep my eyes off her.I have to stay focused, but her scent is alluring. I have to stay away, because her pull is too strong. I know she comes with bonuses. I know she's bought and paid for. She's only short-term.But this amazing fake fianc e is the perfect woman for my life.
Synopsis "Elizabeth has disappeared?Now Gary?Goodness, what's going on?"Where had these two disappeared to and who would feel it necessary to abduct this couple?Guilt-ridden, Harper decides to investigate the mystery of the disappearance of two of her closest friends. The first in The Harriet Mysteries, Harper Matambanadzo finds herself being drawn into the dark world of power, greed, conspiracy & illegal activities as she tries to unravel this mind-boggling mystery.The trail takes her, first, to the spectacular and dazzling 'Mosi oa tunya' - The Smoke That Thunders in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe ... meticulously and methodically pulling her to the stunning, totally uncompromisingly breathtakingly beautiful holiday destination of Martha's Vineyard in USA; then stretching her further as far back as the unrivalled views across Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This fast paced thriller will take you on an adventure like no other as Harper weaves and unravels her way through the maze of what lay beneath the mysterious disappearance of her billionaire friends.
A definitive portrait of one of the most compelling monarchs England has ever had: Elizabeth I.
A highly trained and talented, top-secret cybersecurity specialist moves to a small town in Washington State to escape the fast-paced life of L.A. Elizabeth has not been able to locate her younger sister, who disappeared under mysterious circumstances six years ago. Seeking out the only person who might be able to find her, she has to convince the recluse, Hunter Steele, to help.
Fully revised and updated.Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-serving monarch in British history, with a reign even longer than Queen Victoria. Her extraordinary life is expertly portrayed by Jennie Bond, former BBC royal correspondent, in this magnificent visually led biography. On February 6, 1952, Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh, became Queen on the death of her father, King George VI. The reign that was to see major changes both in the country and Commonwealth and in the role of the monarchy began far away from Britain in a game reserve in Kenya.Elizabeth: A Celebration in Photographs, looks at this remarkable period in the history of Britain's monarchy in lavish and fascinating detail, featuring over 250 photographs. Constantly under scrutiny the entire time she was on the throne, this book presents a balanced and absorbing account of the Queen's life and of her role as the head of state in a country and a world that have changed almost beyond recognition in the seventy years she held the throne.
Sarah Gristwood celebrates the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II and how her enduring popularity was tantamount to her many supporters. The twists and turns of her life follow her teenage years during the war, marrying the Duke of Edinburgh and her ascension to the throne. An internationally admired figure, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was the most high-profile monarch in the world, who endured wide-ranging popularity. Spanning from 1926 to the end of her reign in 2022, Elizabeth: The Queen and the Crown reveals the story behind Britain's longest-reigning monarch's extraordinary life. Sarah Gristwood follows the twists and turns of Her Majesty’s life and its key turning points – including her teenage years during World War II, meeting and marrying Prince Philip of Greece, later the Duke of Edinburgh, and her accession to the throne in 1952. Split into chapters covering different periods of her life, from ‘Apprenticeship (1926–1956)’, ‘Being Queen (1956–1986)’ to ‘Change, Celebration and Commemoration (1986–2022)’, the book charts the extraordinary events in the Queen's life alongside the everyday duties of her role as monarch.
Get ready for the final instalment in USA Today bestselling author Chris Taylor's heart-stopping drama and intrigue that is the Craigdon family...Elizabeth Craigdon thought she'd won the lottery when she fell in love and married the charismatic Henry Craigdon. But Henry proved to be the husband from hell. Elizabeth might have had her every material wish granted, but Henry's billions couldn't shelter her from his callous disregard for her feelings. He didn't even bother to hide his countless affairs. It was a constant source of embarrassment.Trapped in a marriage and unable to escape, Elizabeth makes the best of her situation. She raises six children and throws herself into her charitable pursuits. More significantly, she also allows herself to fall in love with Henry's brother, Archie.Now that Henry is dead, there is nothing stopping her and Archie from declaring their love to the world. But despite Archie's pleas, Elizabeth is strangely resistant. Unbeknownst to Archie, Elizabeth has a secret of her own...What will happen when Elizabeth's secret that is forty years in the making is finally revealed...?The Craigdon Family Dynasty series follows the lives and loves of the Craigdon Family and the fallout they all experience when the patriarch of the family dies. Henry Craigdon was worth billions. He was also a man with many secrets. He's divided up his estate between his wife and six children, but not all of them have been treated fairly...Come on an adventure filled with drama and intrigue with USA Today bestselling author Chris Taylor and ride the highs and lows of a family in turmoil, the secrets, the deception, the lies...and the inevitable ties of love and loyalty that bind this family together, no matter what.Start reading today
He's an orphan with no title. She's the daughter of the most powerful man in Scotland. Is their secret relationship doomed from the start?Elizabeth Grant has a secret. For six moons, she's carried on a torrid relationship with Gil, one of the orphans raised by her cousin Loki at Castle Curanta. She loves Gil, but she's not ready to marry, and he has reasons of his own to put off a wedding, including his doubt that her father, the great Alexander Grant, would ever accept him as a viable match. There's one problem with their arrangement-Elizabeth's parents are encouraging her to marry, and some of her suitors are not so easily put off. Gil hopes to prove himself worthy of Elizabeth so their doomed dance can come to an end, but he doubts he'll ever succeed. Then he's injured on a mission for Loki, and his love rushes to his side, their secret suddenly revealed to all. True happiness seems within their grasp, if Gil can only heal, when something unthinkable happens. With their lives and love hanging in the balance, Gil must fight for his lass-with Alexander Grant at his side.
Elizabeth
Anatiposi Verlag
2023
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Eliza, wie sie gerufen wurde, erblickt als siebtes von 15 Kindern des englischen K nigs George III. und seiner Gemahlin Charlotte 1770 in London das Licht der Welt. Ihre Kindheit und Jugend verbringt die Prinzessin im Kreise der k niglichen Familie, wo sie unter strenger Aufsicht von Eltern und Lehrern eine umfassende Ausbildung erh lt. Eliza kann sich ihren Lieblingsbesch ftigungen der Botanik und der Kunst widmen, aber es ist ein Leben im goldenen K fig. Die junge Frau m chte heiraten und einen eigenen Hausstand gr nden, doch die Eltern verhindern stets die ersehnte Ehe. Erst im Alter von 48 Jahren kommt es zur Hochzeit mit Friedrich VI. Joseph von Hessen-Homburg, der f r seine verschuldete Landgrafschaft eine reiche Frau sucht. Erstaunlicherweise werden Eliza und ihr Fritz ein sehr gl ckliches Ehepaar, und mit Hilfe der englischen Mitgift k nnen in Homburg Stadt, Schloss und Gartenlandschaft renoviert und modernisiert werden. Eliza ist eine lebenserfahrene, kluge Landesherrin, die mit ihren wohlt tigen Werken die Herzen der Menschen gewinnt. Auch nach dem fr hen Tod ihres Gemahls k mmert sie sich unerm dlich weiter um Land und Leute. Noch heute gedenkt man auf vielf ltige Weise dieser englischen Prinzessin, die kaum Deutsch sprach und dennoch eine allseits verehrte Homburgerin wurde.
