Bøger af Victoria Connelly

Never trust your mummy!When a man is shot on the steps of the British Museum holding an ancient Egyptian relic, 15-year old Sasha Fine and new friend, Johnny Marlborough, are propelled into an adventure that will take them to the dark heart of Egypt.Arriving in Luxor, they discover the ancient treasures from the tomb of cursed king Sethmosis have been stolen by a pair of pharaoh impersonators, "Ramesses" and "Nefertari" Striker. Sasha and Johnny are determined to return the gold and jewels to the people of Egypt. But then they run into Dr Anubis - the mad plastic surgeon who vows to turn them into mummies before nightfall...Secret Pyramid is a fast-paced action-adventure for girls 10+ or for anybody who enjoys a jolly exciting read. Think Alex Rider but with slightly more romance!

Book five in Victoria Connelly's Austen Addicts series. You are cordially invited to a wedding at Purley Hall... It's the 200th anniversary of the publication of Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice' but it's also a special year for Katherine Roberts and Warwick Lawton because they're getting married. But can Katherine put aside her fear about the future and can Warwick put his pen down long enough to actually make it up the aisle? 'Happy Birthday, Mr Darcy' is the fifth book in the Austen Addicts series - a light-hearted novella which follows 'A Weekend with Mr Darcy', 'The Perfect Hero' ('Dreaming of Mr Darcy'), 'Mr Darcy Forever' and 'Christmas with Mr Darcy'. Praise for Victoria Connelly's Austen Addicts series: "Great fun ... a real page turner." Andrew Davies, screenwriter of Pride and Prejudice "A lovely comic romance." Dan Zeff, director of Lost in Austen

Christmas with Mr Darcy (Austen Addicts 4)It wouldn't be Christmas without a little bit of Jane Austen ...Christmas is being celebrated in style at Purley Hall in Hampshire because renowned actress, Dame Pamela Harcourt, is holding a special Jane Austen Conference. Everybody's there: Katherine and Warwick, Robyn and Dan, Kay, Adam and Gemma, and Sarah and Mia. Oh, and Mrs Soames.But, when a rare first edition of Pride and Prejudice goes missing, the guests have to forget the fun and games and turn detective...Christmas with Mr Darcy is the light-hearted novella sequel to the bestselling Austen Addicts Trilogy: A Weekend with Mr Darcy, The Perfect Hero (Dreaming of Mr Darcy) and Mr Darcy Forever. Praise for Victoria Connelly's Austen Addicts Trilogy: "Great fun ... a real page turner.' Andrew Davies, screenwriter of Pride and Prejudice"A lovely comic romance." Dan Zeff, director of Lost in Austen"Victoria Connelly is an exceptional new voice in romantic fiction whose stories shine with warmth, humour and heart ... romantic comedy gold from a fast-rising star!" Single Titles'A wonderful, feel good, book that leaves you with a smile on your face and a warm fuzzy feeling in your heart!' Kim the Book Worm"True romantic fiction with some lovely characters and a fun Austen setting." Sarah Broadhurst, Lovereading"A delicious confection ... Victoria Connelly is an assured writer who has created here a clutch of memorable and engaging characters." Jane Austen's Regency World"Written with exquisite detail and engaging plot twists this series is a MUST for any Janeite who loves to read and longs to travel!" Austenesque Reviews"A wonderfully charming romantic story, perfect for relaxing and daydreaming. We loved it. Highly recommended." Hot Brands and Cool Places

The Audacious Auditions of Jimmy Catesby is the second children's novel by bestselling author, Victoria Connelly. * * * * * 12-year old Jimmy Catesby is a terrible football player. His French is appalling, his geography is worse, and he can't see the point of decimals. But there's one thing Jimmy is good at - acting. And, when he meets Miss Mary Snow, retired star of stage and screen, he knows he has to follow his dreams and become an actor. Unfortunately, this gets him into a lot of trouble - with his teachers, his mum, and the school bullies. Follow Jimmy's adventure as he battles with auditions, detentions, stage fright and opening nights, and discover if he's got what it takes to succeed.

Heaven can't always wait...What would you do if you lost the love of your life and then started seeing tiny angels on your desk at work?What would you do if your girlfriend left with your life savings, leaving only a broken heart and a goldfish behind?Claudie and Simon: two people battered and bruised by life. But can they learn to love again?* * *By the bestselling author of romantic comedies A Weekend with Mr Darcy and The Runaway Actress, Flights of Angels was published in Germany in 2006 after a bidding war between five publishers. It was later made into a film by award-winning Ziegler Film. This is the first time it's been published in the English language.

The Austen Addicts are back! It's summer and renowned actress, Dame Pamela Harcourt, has organised a treat: the first Purley Hall Jane Austen holiday - to the home of Mr Darcy no less. With Katherine and Warwick, Robyn, Doris Norris and the rest of the gang, it's going to be a trip to remember. But then a hardened journalist and non-Janeite, Melissa Berry, joins the party. Fearing a stitch-up, the friends rally together, hoping to convince Melissa that the only way is Austen... At Home with Mr Darcy is the sixth title in the bestselling Austen Addicts series.

Journalist Anna McCall has never understood people who collect things so, when she's asked to interview local collector and eccentric, William Kitson, she isn't exactly looking forward to the experience. But she soon falls under the charm of Fox Hill Manor as well as its owner, even though she thinks there's something very strange about the collection there. What exactly is William hiding in the unused wing of the manor house? And is it a story Anna could sell? Set in the beautiful Cotswolds, The Secret of You is a novel about love, trust and antiques from the bestselling author of A Weekend with Mr Darcy and Wish You Were Here. Praise for Victoria Connelly: 'Great fun. A real page-turner.' Andrew Davies, screenwriter of Pride and Prejudice 'Sunshine on a rainy day. A charmingly written slice of warm-hearted escapism.' Lisa Jewell 'A lovely feel-good story.' Katie Fforde 'Victoria writes with a deliciously light touch and joyous enthusiasm.' Fiona Walker 'Fun, amusing and heart-warming.' Trashionista 'Warm-hearted, very sweet and it will charm your socks off.' Novelicious 'Victoria Connelly is an exceptional new voice in romantic fiction whose stories shine with warmth, humour and heart.' Single Titles 'Fun, flirty fantasy from the gifted pen of Victoria Connelly. A magical story with a gorgeous setting and more than enough handsome men to go around!' Carole Matthews

When author Victoria Connelly first saw Old Thatch, it was love at first sight. The storybook charm of the cottage made her feel instantly at home, but it was the beautiful garden that excited her most. This was a place where she could create the garden of her dreams with vegetable beds full of fresh produce and flower beds bursting with colourful blooms.But when summer arrives, it brings sad news and a devastating loss, and Victoria finds that she needs her garden more than ever for it provides not only food and flowers but a refuge from the world - a sanctuary and a solace.Join Victoria in her garden and along the country lanes of Suffolk as she finds inspiration, peace and healing.Following on from Finding Old Thatch and illustrated with stunning colour photographs, The Garden at Old Thatch continues Victoria's country diary.

The exciting new memoir from bestselling author Victoria Connelly.Having left the busy London suburbs and moved to a village in rural Suffolk, author Victoria Connelly thought all her dreams had come true. But after nine years, it's time to leave Mulberry Cottage for a new adventure.Victoria and her husband are absolutely not looking for a thatched cottage but, when they discover Old Thatch, they completely fall under its spell. With its five-hundred year old beams, wisteria-clad walls and pretty cottage garden, it's the perfect country retreat. But what's life really like in a listed building with sloping floors, wonky windows and a roof made of straw?Illustrated with beautiful colour photographs, this is the latest instalment of Victoria's country adventures!Praise for Victoria Connelly's Mulberry Cottage Series:'Enchanting.' -Erica James'Victoria Connelly is writing in the tradition of Miss Read and bringing the pleasures of the countryside to a whole new generation.' -Leah Fleming'A heartwarming read.' -Cosybooks'Yet another delightful book... Bluebell picnics, cherry picking parties, village fetes, and homemade cakes, a garden full of roses and, of course, lots of hens!' -Amazon reader'A fascinating glimpse into the heart of a nature-lover.' -Caroline Lawrence'An absolute delight.' -Amazon reader

"After the tragic loss of his wife, Helen, Luke Hansard is desperate to keep her memory alive. In an effort to stay close to her, he reaches out to an online friend Helen often mentioned - a reclusive photographer with a curious interest in beautiful but broken objects. But first he must find her - and she doesn't want to be found. Orla Kendrick lives alone in the ruins of a remote Suffolk castle, hiding from the haunting past that has left her physically and emotionally scarred. In her fortress, she can keep a safe distance from prying eyes, surrounded by her broken treasures and insulated from the world outside. When Luke tracks Orla down, he is determined to help her in the way Helen wanted to: by encouraging her out of her isolation and back into the world. But Orla has never seen her refuge as a prison and, when painful secrets and dangerous threats begin to resurface, Luke's good deed is turned on its head. As they work through their grief for Helen in very different ways, will these two broken souls be able to heal?"--Provided by publisher.

Escape deep into the English countryside in this perfect summer's day read. Fans of Alexandra Potter and Katie Fforde won't be able to resist.Nina Elliot is tired of her life. She's not sure how it happened but, somewhere along the way, she lost track of where it was all going.So one fateful day, she makes a brave decision: she's going to leave it all behind. Taking a job deep in the English countryside, Nina does just that. Ensconced at the Old Mill, she settles into daily life with the Milton family, where she works as a researcher for author Dudley.With endless summer days stretching out ahead of her, Nina couldn't be happier. But her quiet life is soon interrupted when the handsome Milton boys return home - for they plan to make sure this really is a summer to remember...Relax and enjoy a breath of warm summer air with every turn of the page in the delightful new novel from Victoria Connelly - bestselling author of Wish You Were Here.What readers are saying about One Summer to Remember:"e;This author never fails to deliver a really fab read... had me gripped from the first few chapters."e; Reader review"e;If you love a good book with a happy ending then this is for you"e; Reader review"e;Perfect summer read"e; Reader review"e;I absolutely adored this book. You could almost feel the warmth of the sun, smell the roses and hear the birdsong."e; Reader review"e;Such a sweet book about the romance of summer months... The story unfolds thick and fast and made me want more!"e; Reader review"e;Brilliant read. Great characters, lovely story. You can really escape into the story"e; Reader review

Sun, sea and secrets...A week on the sunny Greek island of Kethos is just what Alice Archer needs, even if she has to put up with her difficult sister. Stella's tantrums and diva-like demands are a fair price to pay for crystal-clear waters, blue skies and white clifftop villas.When Alice meets Milo, a handsome gardener at the Villa Argenti, for the first time she suddenly feels beautiful, alluring and confident. But is it just holiday magic or will the irresistible pull between Alice and Milo survive against all odds?For fans of Katie Fforde and Alexandra Potter, this heartwarming, romantic novel is the perfect escapist read.

When the stresses of being an A-list actress get too much for her, Connie Gordon decides to escape to a tiny Scottish village. But little does she realise that whilst Lochnabrae might be quiet, it's far from sleepy...Connie kisses goodbye to her ex-boyfriends, stalkers and double-crossing agents, and prepares herself for complete relaxation.But swapping the Hollywood Hills for the Highlands of Scotland doesn't make for the easiest of transitions, and when she meets local playwright Alastair McInnes, who's sworn he'll never become involved with another actress again, sparks fly. The quiet little village of Lochnabrae will never be the same again...Get your running shoes on to catch the latest hilarious, charming and utterly engaging novel from Victoria Connelly.

Don't miss this fantastic Austen-inspired rom-com!Dr Katherine Roberts is a lecturer at Oxford University and an expert on all things Austen. But she has a guilty secret; a love of racy Regency novels by Lorna Warwick. She's even struck up a long-distance friendship with the novelist and the two of them have been sharing their closest confidences. When Katherine gets her yearly invite to a Jane Austen Conference at the magnificent Purley Hall in Hampshire, she sincerely hopes that Lorna will be in attendance as well. She can hardly wait to meet her new friend, but it seems that Lorna may not have been completely honest with her...Meanwhile, hopeless romantic Robyn Love is at her happiest when her head is stuck in one of Jane Austen's novels - if only her boyfriend Jace Collins could be more like Colin Firth. The weekend retreat is the perfect opportunity for Robyn to escape from reality for a few days - especially when she meets handsome stablehand Dan. But Jace isn't going to be so easy to shrug off.With misunderstandings, muddles and a few shocking revelations, the weekend proves to be even more than they bargained for. Like all true Jane Austen heroines, Katherine and Robyn will discover that finding their own Mr Darcy is far from easy...