Barbara Cartland was the most prolific and well-loved author of her time. She sold over 1,000 million books, giving her a place in the Guinness book of Records. Her novels of romance and love have been enjoyed by generations in over 36 countries. Not only was she a successful and well-loved author but she also lived a truly amazing life which spanned two world wars. The following is a brief summary of the life of a truly remarkable and fascinating personality. In January 1988 she received "La Medaille de Vermeil de la Ville de Paris", (The Gold Medal of Paris). This is the highest award to be given by the City of Paris for achievement - 25 million books sold in France. The Pink Collection is made up of the 160 novels left unpublished by Barbara Cartland. In 1981 Barbara was made a Dame of the Order of the British Empire in the New Year's Honours List by Her Majesty the Queen, for her contribution to literature and for her work for the Community.

The Pink Collection

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The Cross of Love by
Series: The Pink Collection, Book 1. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 41,970. Language: English. Published: January 18, 2011 by M-y Books. Categories: Fiction » Romance » General, Fiction » Romance » Historical » General
"When Rena's father dies she is alone in the world, forced out of the vicarage that has been her home, with nowhere to go and no money. She seeks help at the large wooden cross standing in the nearby grounds of The Grange. And there in the earth she finds three golden coins, which she hands over to the new young Earl of Lansdale. They form a friendship, the sweetest one of her life.
Love in the Highlands by
Series: The Pink Collection, Book 2. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 41,060. Language: English. Published: January 19, 2011 by M-y Books. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Historical » General, Fiction » Romance » Regency
When the Balkan Prince Stanislaus demanded an English bride, Queen Victoria decided to send him Lady Lavina, whose family had a slight connection with royalty. Determined to avoid this fate, Lavina threw herself on the mercy of the Marquis of Elswick, a disagreeable man who had turned his back on the world following betrayal by the woman he had loved. Surprisingly, he agreed.
Love Finds the Way by
Series: The Pink Collection, Book 3. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 41,840. Language: English. Published: January 19, 2011 by M-y Books. Categories: Fiction » Romance » General, Fiction » Romance » Regency
When John Chester returned to England after suddenly inheriting a Dukedom he knew his life had changed forever. But he didn't know just how much. Gina Wilton was like a breath of fresh air. But she was also everything John disapproved of in a young women, independent, assertive, always ready to contradict him. Yet she had ideas about restoring his dilapidated castle, and he found he needed her
The Castle of Love by
Series: The Pink Collection, Book 4. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 42,280. Language: English. Published: January 19, 2011 by M-y Books. Categories: Fiction » Romance » General, Fiction » Romance » Historical » General
Hugo, Earl of Ruven, is sailing home after ten years in India, where he served with his regiment. His grandfather, the old Earl, has died and Hugo has inherited the title and estate of Castle Ruven. If you like Downton Abbey you will love Barbara Cartland .
Love is Triumphant by
Series: The Pink Collection, Book 5. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 40,130. Language: English. Published: January 20, 2011 by M-y Books. Categories: Fiction » Romance » General, Fiction » Romance » Historical » General
"When Rosina's dear friend leapt to her death after the man she loved betrayed her, she vowed vengeance on all men. Rosina declared that no man could be trusted, including Sir John Crosby, member of parliament, whom she had secretly loved since girlhood. Now a debutante, she found herself caught up in a whirl of social activity.
Stars in the Sky by
Series: The Pink Collection, Book 6. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 46,380. Language: English. Published: January 20, 2011 by M-y Books. Categories: Fiction » Romance » General, Fiction » Romance » Historical » General
"Sylvia, daughter of the Duke of Belham, is bored with the various young men she meets at Lady Lamborne's masked ball. At last she escapes their attentions and makes her way into the cool, moonlit garden, where she encounters a masked stranger. The following morning, Sylvia's father reveals that he has amassed such debts from his gambling that the family can no longer maintain their high profile
The Ship of Love by
Series: The Pink Collection, Book 7. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 42,790. Language: English. Published: January 20, 2011 by M-y Books. Categories: Fiction » Romance » General, Fiction » Romance » Historical » General
"The daughter of a wealthy, ambitious man, Rowena knew that her father longed to marry her to a title, preferably the Duke of Wenfield, whom she disliked and did not wish to marry herself. To avoid marriage, they hatched a plot. Posing as brother and sister, they would take a trip on a yacht with their like-minded friends and would help each other find the love of their dreams.
A Dangerous Disguise by
Series: The Pink Collection, Book 8. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 40,430. Language: English. Published: January 25, 2011 by M-y Books. Categories: Fiction » Romance » General, Fiction » Romance » Historical » General
"After her quiet life in the Highlands of Scotland, the Laird's daughter Ola Mcnewton is looking forward to going to London to take part in Queen Victoria's Jubilee. At first it seemed a good joke to pretend to be a Balkan Princess, and be entertained by the handsome Duke of Cranborne. During one enchanted evening with him, they fell in love. But did the Duke fall in love with her ?
Love Drives In by
Series: The Pink Collection, Book 9. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 40,450. Language: English. Published: January 25, 2011 by M-y Books. Categories: Fiction » Romance » General, Fiction » Romance » Regency
"Dorina's father had been an industrialist, an inventor and a genius who trained her to be his heir, sending her abroad to learn many languages. While she was in France she learned that he had died, and she must now take over his business. But she does not feel ready, especially as she knows he has been trying to design a horseless carriage.
Sailing to Love by
Series: The Pink Collection, Book 10. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 40,420. Language: English. Published: September 15, 2011 by M-y Books. Categories: Fiction » Romance » General
Venetia was very lonely after the death of her parents.So when her cousin Mary begged her to help to save her from a forced marriage, Venetia was ready. Mary was in love with another man and expecting his child. yet the Queen wanted her to marry the Earl of Mountwood at a moment's notice and go with him to India.
The Star of Love by
Series: The Pink Collection, Book 11. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 40,750. Language: English. Published: September 15, 2011 by M-y Books. Categories: Fiction » Romance » General
"Charles, Lord Hartley, was at his wits end. He had spent a fortune on his cousin John, and still the embittered John demanded more money. Charles knew he needed an heiress and he became swiftley attracted to Cliona, who had recently moved in to the neighbourhood. He did not know that she was an heiress. When he found out, he felt there was no way that he could approach her with honour.
Music is The Soul Of Love by
Series: The Pink Collection, Book 12. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 41,170. Language: English. Published: September 15, 2011 by M-y Books. Categories: Fiction » Romance » General
"Carina was alone in the world and unsure of what the future held for her. Then a troupe of musicians, called 'Bertie's Beauties', had an accident outside her gates and she found herself swept up in their fate as she took over from their injured pianist.
Love in the East by
Series: The Pink Collection, Book 13. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 40,780. Language: English. Published: September 15, 2011 by M-y Books. Categories: Fiction » Romance » General
"When Shona became secretary to the Marquis of Chilworth, all she was told was that they were going abroad so that he could write a book. She never suspected the dark secret in his heart or the terrible thing he meant to do. As they travelled on, she learned more about the tragedy that drove him, and she faced the fact that she was falling love with a man whose heart was in the grave.
Theirs to Eternity by
Series: The Pink Collection, Book 14. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 47,320. Language: English. Published: September 15, 2011 by M-y Books. Categories: Fiction » Romance » General
"Davina is the younger daughter of Lord Shelford and she has fallen for an actor who did not meet her father’s approval. He has banished her from London to his newly acquired country seat, Priory Park, where Davina felt lonely, but not for long. She soon meets the Delverton brothers who live nearby, and also their mysterious companion, Jed Barker.
A Paradise on Earth by
Series: The Pink Collection, Book 15. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 42,070. Language: English. Published: September 15, 2011 by M-y Books. Categories: Fiction » Romance » General
Lord Milton should have been a happy man, with an ancient title and a magificent estate. But he was deep in debt and haunted by memories of the Crimea, where he had once been a soldier and taken part of the Charge of the Light Brigade.
Love wins in Berlin by
Series: The Pink Collection, Book 16. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 40,060. Language: English. Published: September 15, 2011 by M-y Books. Categories: Fiction » Romance » General
"Simona Bell, the lovely daughter of Lord Belgrave, has been invited by her friend, Karoline von Honentaal to stay with her family in Berlin. Simona finds that Karoline’s father, the Baron, owns an amazing collection of art which interests her greatly.
In Search Of Love by
Series: The Pink Collection, Book 17. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 41,520. Language: English. Published: September 15, 2011 by M-y Books. Categories: Fiction » Romance » General
"Vanda Sudbury and Robert, the Earl of Cunningham, had been friends from childhood. They knew all each other’s faults and weaknesses and squabbled like brother and sister. So when her father tried to force a marriage between them, they were equally horrified.
Love Rescues Rosanna by
Series: The Pink Collection, Book 18. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 41,630. Language: British English. Published: September 15, 2011 by M-y Books. Categories: Fiction » Romance » General
After the death of her great-uncle, orphan Lady Rosanna Donnington was overwhelmed to learn he had left her his vast fortune. It was then her life changed and she became the target of unscrupulous fortune hunters. But she was determined to marry only for love.
A Heart in Heaven by
Series: The Pink Collection, Book 19. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 39,320. Language: English. Published: September 15, 2011 by M-y Books. Categories: Fiction » Romance » General
Returning from finishing school in France, Louisa Hatton was full of enthusiasm for the life ahead. She was convinced it would be exciting and romantic. But her parents had already planned a very suitable marriage for her to Lord Westbridge, their new neighbour. He was a cold, hard man and he wanted Louisa despite her protests.
The House of Happiness by
Series: The Pink Collection, Book 20. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 45,460. Language: British English. Published: September 15, 2011 by M-y Books. Categories: Fiction » Romance » General
Eugenia Dovedale's father had been High Steward to the Marquis of Buckbury and after her father's unexpected death, Eugenia had to leave 'Paragon' the family's beautiful and much loved cottage on the estate. She and her mother now lived uncomfortably with her Great-Aunt Cloris in London as they could not afford anywhere else.
Royalty Defeated by Love by
Series: The Pink Collection, Book 21. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 41,140. Language: British English. Published: September 15, 2011 by M-y Books. Categories: Fiction » Romance » General
Michael, the Earl of Danesbury was being hounded to marry Lady Alice Randall, a woman he did not love. Even the Prince of Wales was determined to force him into marriage. Michael fled to his dilapidated ancestral castle for the first time since inheriting his title. There he heard a girl singing and fell in love.
The White Witch by
Series: The Pink Collection, Book 22. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 41,980. Language: British English. Published: September 15, 2011 by M-y Books. Categories: Fiction » Romance » General
The Marquis of Wynstanton had become involved with one of the beauties of London Society – Locadi, Lady Marshall and when her husband died unexpectedly, the Marquis set out on a long journey to India and Nepal, as he wished to avoid any gossip arising about their liaison.
They Sought love by
Series: The Pink Collection, Book 23. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 42,660. Language: British English. Published: September 15, 2011 by M-y Books. Categories: Fiction » Romance » General
For years Celina Storton had been in love with Robin, the Earl of Torrington, but he spent his time in Paris, pursuing beautiful women and the more the merrier. Then his mother’s illness forced him to return to England, where she demanded that he marry quickly, as she had not long to live. She had chosen his bride for him – Celina.
Learning To Love by
Series: The Pink Collection, Book 24. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 41,790. Language: English. Published: September 15, 2011 by M-y Books. Categories: Fiction » Romance » General
The Earl of Cariston is faced with insuperable problems as he has completely run out of money. He has sold everything on his estate that he can, but even so there is nothing he can do to support those who rely on him and they are on the verge of starvation.
Journey to Happiness by
Series: The Pink Collection, Book 25. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 41,100. Language: English. Published: September 15, 2011 by M-y Books. Categories: Fiction » Romance » General
Martina knew that Sir Hugh Faversham adored her. She was uncertain how she felt about him, but she knew she could always turn to him for help. So when her friend, Harriet, begged her for help to avoid a forced marriage, Martina went straight to Sir Hugh with her plan. She proposed that the two of them should ‘marry’, with Harriet taking her place at the altar at the last minute.