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В начале тридцатых годов прошлого века сотрудники Полномочного представительства ОГПУ по Уралу стали получать отрывочные оперативные сведения об оставленном в городе Тобольске кладе семьи последнего императора – Николая II. Как сообщалось в донесениях, царская семья оставила в Тобольске на временное хранение украшения и дорогие предметы личного ежедневного обихода. Для проверки информации в Тобольск была отправлена оперативная группа ПП ОГПУ по Уралу – оказать помощь местным чекистам в поиске драгоценностей Романовых. Спустя почти год царский клад был найден. По предварительной оценке экспертов, стоимость сокровищ составила 3 миллиона 270 тысяч 693 рубля. Если перевести эту цифру по курсу того времени в эквивалент драгоценного металла, то его вес равнялся бы 2 тоннам 532 килограмм золота. Дальнейшая судьба найденных в ноябре 1933 года в Тобольске бриллиантов оказалась не менее таинственной. Из Свердловска их отправили в Москву, где они вовсе исчезли. В своей книге «Тобольский узелок» свердловский писатель и краевед Юрий Михайлович Курочкин рассказывает об этой успешно проведенной уральскими чекистами операции. Впервые повесть была издана в 1968 году и можно сказать стала от части предтечей, вышедшей много позже еще одной книги, рассказывающей о сокровищах царской семьи – «Коронация, или последний из романов» Бориса Акунина. Вот, что сам автор пишет в предисловии о своей книге: «Изложенная здесь история одной операции, проведенной уральскими чекистами в начале 1930-х годов, не претендует на документальную хронику. Время не сохранило многих подробностей, без которых немыслима полезная документальность. Поэтому автор счел возможным прибегнуть иногда к смещению событий во времени и пространстве, к вольной трактовке сцен, свидетелей которых уже нет в живых, к домыслу фактов, возможно, имевших место, но не зафиксированных в документах; наконец – позволил себе представить облик и характеры действующих лиц (естественно в документах не отраженных) такими, какими их подсказывал ход событий. В связи с этим автор вынужден был изменить имена многих действующих лиц». Использованы материалы сайта «Такая история» Исполняет: Всеволод Кузнецов © Юрий Курочкин ©&℗ ИП Воробьев В.А. ©&℗ ИД СОЮЗ

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After years of turmoil, Roderick Cherbon has left the Crusades to return to the home he loves. But the wars have changed him, and the heir who thought to heal his father's injustices has become a vicious beast of a man, scarred inside and out. He will speak to no one, see no one; he leaves the shadows of his ruined keep only under the darkness of night. And even in death his father mocks him: to retain his land and title, Roderick, the Beast, must marry. Lady Michaela Fortune is reviled for her poverty, ridiculed for her dreams, and preyed on for her soft heart. Humiliation and want dog her beloved family, and her pride is an indulgence she can ill afford. Cherbon and its shattered lord offer a solution. But to court a man who has fallen so low, Michaela will need all her grace and beauty to harbor any hopes of taming the beast. . . Praise for The Warrior. . . "A spirited tale rich in intrigue, betrayal, ancient magic, and a love destined to overcome all odds." –Hannah Howell, New York Times bestselling author «Grothaus definitely has talent and a true feel for the era.» – Romantic Times

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New York City, November 25, 1864. Confederate officers attempt to destroy the city with a series of lethal fires that will forever diminish it to a mere speck of an island. What fueled these Southern patriots' rage? And what if they had succeeded?This terrifying scenario almost became a reality following what the New York Herald declared «a vast and fiendish plot.» Infuriated by the Union's killing of their beloved General John Hunt Morgan and the burning of the Shenandoah Valley, eight Confederate officers swore revenge. Their method: Greek fire. Their target: Manhattan's commercial district. The daring mission could have changed the course of American history. In the first book to bring to life this bold conspiracy in full detail, Civil War expert Clint Johnson reveals shocking facts about the treacherous alliances and rivalries that threatened nineteenth-century America. Here is the truth about this stunning event, the spirit that fueled it, and the near destruction of the world's most influential city. «A fresh and intriguing addition to Civil War literature. . .. Johnson dispels myths and shows how Southerners sought to take revenge on a 'sister city' they felt betrayed them.»–Brion McClanahan, author of The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Founding Fathers "Insightful analysis of an amazing turn of events that nearly set New York City ablaze during the Civil War." – David J. Eicher, author of The Longest Night

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A Woman With A Past. . .. . . Six years ago, Rebecca Tremaine, the daughter of a vicar, became pregnant by her fiancé. When he died unexpectedly, Rebecca was heartbroken and disgraced. The child was stillborn–or so Rebecca believed. Now, she's both shocked and jubilant to discover that her relatives arranged for her baby girl, Lily, to be given to a distant family connection–Cameron Sinclair, Earl of Hampton. The widowed earl reluctantly agrees to let Rebecca visit Lily over Christmas at his home in Kent, where she finds that the little girl, while a darling, is alarmingly spoiled. . .and the handsome, confident earl is attractive beyond measure. . . A Love For All Seasons. . . Graceful, tender-hearted, and completely captivating, Rebecca fills Cameron Sinclair's home with warmth and light. There's no denying that her concern for Lily's behavior is well-founded. Just as he knows there's also no denying the ache he feels at the thought of her departure. After his wife's death three years ago, Cameron was adamant that he could never love another woman. But as the holiday season draws to a close, he can only hope that it is not too late to admit the joy of being proven thoroughly, delightfully wrong. . . Praise for Adrienne Basso's The Christmas Heiress. . . «In her latest sinfully sensual historical, Basso neatly blends beautifully nuanced characters with a plot rich in Christmas cheer.» – Booklist

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HE MUST RELY ON HIS TALENTS IN THE BEDROOM . . . Anthony Hamilton cannot help it. The way he looks, the way he lives, his past—it all conspires to make him a man men fear, women desire. His name fills gossip circles in a seemingly endless, lurid drama. But he’s never forgotten the only woman he’s ever truly wanted—yet could never have . . .  TO MAKE HER FALL IN LOVE . . . Celia Reece knew Anthony well before he forged his scandalous reputation. The young man she remembers spoke kindly to her, made her laugh, and his devilish good looks always quickened her pulse. But Celia’s mother had other designs—designs that didn’t include marriage to Anthony. Now, Celia is widowed, and her mother is intent on finding her a new husband. Refusing to let any obstacle stand in his path this time, Anthony sets out to win Celia’s heart by using the same skills that made him London’s most irresistible rake . . .  Praise for Caroline Linden and her novels . . .   “A skillful blend of scorching sensuality and the tenderness that tempers passion . . . don’t miss it!” —Eloisa James, New York Times bestselling author   “A fast-paced, can’t-put-down romance.” —Kat Martin, New York Times bestselling author

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"A Spellbinding Tale Of The Last Days Of The Confederacy." –David J. Eicher, author of The Longest Night In the only book to tell the definitive story of Confederate President Jefferson Davis's chase, capture, imprisonment, and release, journalist and Civil War writer Clint Johnson paints a riveting portrait of one of American history's most complex and enduring figures."Riveting And Revealing." –Marc Leepson, author of Desperate Engagement In the vulnerable weeks following the end of the war and Abraham Lincoln's assassination, some in President Andrew Johnson's administration burned to exact revenge against Jefferson Davis. Amid charges of conspiracy to murder Lincoln and treason against the Union, Secretary of War Edwin Stanton ordered cavalry after Davis. After a chase through North and South Carolina and Georgia, Davis was captured. The former United States senator and Mexican War hero was imprisoned for two years in Fortress Monroe, Virginia, where he was subjected to torture and humiliation–yet he was never brought to trial. «Engaging. . .Vivid, Fresh, And Entertaining.» –Chris Hartley, author of Stuart's Tarheels With a keen eye for period detail, as well as a Southerner's insight, Johnson sheds new light on Davis's time on the run, his treatment while imprisoned, his surprising release from custody, and his later travels, in this fascinating account of a defining episode of the Civil War."Compelling. . .an indispensable volume for any Civil War library." –Daniel W. Barefoot, author of Let Us Die Like Brave Men "One Of The Most Fascinating And Overlooked Dramas In Civil War History." –Rod Gragg, author of Covered With Glory

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Well-bred, well-dressed, and well-read, Henrietta, Harriet, and Hero are best friends who have bonded over good books since their schooldays. Now these cultured ladies are ready to make their own happy endings—each in her own way . . .  Lady Henrietta Parker, daughter of the Earl of Blakemoor, has turned down many a suitor for fear that the ton ’s bachelors are only interested in her wealth. But despite the warnings of her dearest friends, Harriet and Hero, she can’t resist the challenge rudely posed by her stepsister: transform an ordinary London dockworker into a society gentleman suitable for the “marriage mart.” Only after a handshake seals the deal does Retta fear she may have gone too far . . . When Jake Bolton is swept from the grime of the seaport into the elegance of Blakemoor House, he appears every inch the rough, cockney working man who is to undergo Retta’s training in etiquette, wardrobe, and elocution. But Jake himself is a master of deception—with much more at stake than a drawing room wager. But will his clandestine mission take second place to his irresistible tutor, her intriguing proposal . . . and true love?

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