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Рубеж XI–XII веков. Нелёгкая судьба выпала трём братьям Ростиславичам, хоть и происходят они из княжеского рода. Мало того что рано лишились отца, так ещё и остались без наследства, без уделов, а безудельным князьям остаётся только скитаться по Руси и сопредельным странам. На помощь других князей рассчитывать трудно – те, конечно, родня, но прежде всего видят в скитальцах врагов, зарящихся на чужие волости, да и за жёнами, когда в доме «бедный родственник», лучше присматривать повнимательней…

Издательство «Вече» впервые в России представляет читателям трилогию «Революция и царь» Сергея Петровича Мельгунова, посвященную сложнейшим коллизиям, которые привели к Февральским событиям, Октябрьскому перевороту и установлению в стране «красной диктатуры». Втрилогию входят книги «Легенда о сепаратном мире. Канун революции», «Мартовские дни 1917года», «Судьба императора Николая II после отречения. Историко-критические очерки».

Роман выдающегося русского писателя Александра Борщаговского рассказывает о мужественной борьбе горстки защитников Камчатки против объединенной англо-французской эскадры и ее десанта в годы войны (1853—1856), с документальной точностью и достоверностью описывая героизм военных моряков парусной «Авроры», русских поселенцев, казаков и коренных жителей Камчатки.

В этой книжке помещены рассказы известного детского писателя, знатока отечественной истории С. Алексеева о жизни великого русского полководца Александра Васильевича Суворова (1730–1800).

«Битва за Рим» – второй из цикла романов Колин Маккалоу «Владыки Рима», впервые опубликованный в 1991 году (под названием «The Grass Crown»).

HOT ARABIAN NIGHTS BY MARGUERITE KAYE4 Seductive, Exotic Historical RomancesBe seduced and swept away by these desert princes!THE WIDOW AND THE SHEIKHAbandoned in the desert, Julia Trevelyan finds herself at the mercy of Azhar, an imposing yet impossibly handsome Arabian prince. Determined not to be intimidated by her rescuer – or by their sizzling attraction! – she asks for his help…SHEIKH’S MAIL-ORDER BRIDESailing to India to marry a stranger, Constance Montgomery is shipwrecked off the Arabian coast of Murimon. The world believes her lost at sea, and only the kingdom’s ruler, Kadar, knows the truth. She’s honour-bound to leave, but the brooding prince tempts Constance to stay…THE HARLOT AND THE SHEIKHInheriting a broken kingdom, Prince Rafiq made a vow – to restore its pride by winning a prestigious horse race. He hires an English expert. But even notoriously controlled Rafiq is stunned when his new employee is introduced…as Miss Stephanie Darvill! And Stephanie is shocked, for this hard-hearted desert sheikh calls to Stephanie in the most primal of ways…CLAIMING HIS DESERT PRINCESSBound to marry for duty, Princess Tahira finds her only freedom in forbidden escapes to the desert. Then one night she encounters a stranger under the stars—adventurer Christopher Fordyce. He’s wildly attractive and thrillingly dangerous…an illicit fantasy she can’t resist!

SHE PROVED HIS INNOCENCE. WILL HE TARNISH HERS? Viscount Blackwood left home amidst a blaze of scandal, accused of killing his father and brother. It was the testimony of a girl he’d never met that saved him from the gallows…Nine years later Sebastian can return – but the notorious Viscount has unfinished business. It’s lucky that Miss Isabel Mortimer, now heart-stoppingly beautiful, has a penchant for sleuthing… Together they must find the real culprit – while battling an ever-growing attraction…

EMMA KNIGHT’S WISH LIST:1. To realise a lifelong dream to travel to the magnificent Egyptian desert.2. To locate an undiscovered tomb by following her father’s ancient map.3. To avoid all men, especially charming ones – experience tells her they’re the most dangerous!Emma needs a guide to fulfil her quest, but treasure-hunter Sebastian Oakfield is the last person she would choose! He’s charming, he’s arrogant, and his roguish grin makes Emma want to throw caution to the wind. Maybe one night of pure indulgence should be put on her wish list after all… !

From a marriage masquerade……to his bride for real! Viscount’s son Barrett prefers building his empire to securing a bride—and a wager to spend a week in sheltered Annie Carson’s family home won’t change that! But Barrett doesn’t expect Annie to be so captivating, and when she runs away to find her scandalous sister he must bring her home. To protect innocent Annie’s reputation they pretend to be married! Will Barrett lose the wager…and win his wallflower?

THE MATCHMAKER'S WAGERLady Henrietta Thorndike hides her lonely heart behind playing cupid–some might accuse her of interfering, but she prefers to think of it as improving other people's lives! But Robert Montemorcy knows it has to stop–his ward has just fled from a compromising situation in London, and the last thing she needs is to be embroiled in Henri's compulsive matchmaking! He bets Henri that she won't be able to resist meddling…only to lose his own heart into the bargain!

Indulge your fantasies of delicious Regency Rakes, fierce Viking warriors and rugged Highlanders. Be swept away into a world of intense passion, lavish settings and romance that burns brightly through the centuriesShe had found her man… Miss Laura Middlebrook wanted the chance to experience all that life could offer. For that, she needed a husband – fast. Dangerous daredevil Sean Wilder had to help her! Laura’s marriage would take her from the seedy underworld of turn-of-the-century Paris to the Society parties of London.But a man like Sean Wilder had made his share of enemies. And one of them was determined to make sure that the new couple’s happiness would be brief…

A country Christmas at Barton ParkPlain, sensible Rose Parker is a self-proclaimed wallflower, but she’s always dreamt of dancing with Captain Harry St George…Once, Harry wouldn’t even have noticed Rose. But now, after a hard war, Harry’s knows he’s a different man. Shy, sweet Rose intrigues him more than any gregarious young lady – but he must marry a rich bride to save his mortgaged estates – and Rose is no heiress. Now, more than ever, Harry needs the magic of a mistletoe kiss…