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Sir Philip's folly
Par Marion Chesney. 1993
The Poor Relation is burdened with an undesirable guest brought in by Sir Philip Sommerville. Mrs. Budge, a vulgar, overweight…
woman, has stolen Sir Philip's heart away from Miss Tonks. Other guests include Lady Carruthers, who refuses to act her age, and her daughter Arabella, who is in love with the Earl of Denby but stands little chance of capturing him because of her mother. Sequel to Mrs. Budley Falls from Grace (BR 9387)The volcano lover: a romance
Par Susan Sontag. 1992
In the late eighteenth century, British ambassador Sir William Hamilton is in Naples. When his wife dies, Sir William marries…
Emma, a young woman of dubious background, who in turn falls in love with Lord Horatio Nelson. Sir William's passion for collecting clouds his ability to see objects for their true value, a costly failing. Violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sexMiss Tonks turns to crime
Par Marion Chesney. 1993
The Poor Relation Hotel in London is again short of funds to keep it running. Miss Tonks has agreed to…
relieve her sister of a diamond necklace and tiara, which should provide the needed cash. Posing as a highwayman, Miss Tonks acquires the jewels, but upon her return she brings her niece who seems to have fallen in love with the highwayman when "he" kissed her. Sequel to Lady Fortescue Steps Out (BR 9284)Lady Fortescue steps out
Par Marion Chesney. 1992
At seventy, Lady Fortescue has become a poor relation with only a house on Bond Street and a small income…
to call her own. A chance meeting in Hyde Park with Colonel Sandhurst, who faints from hunger, gives Lady Fortescue an idea. She and the colonel convince some of their friends, also in dire straits, to join them in establishing a hotel in her home, where the guests will be served by the nobility. Her nephew is not happyLady Anne's deception
Par Marion Chesney. 1992
Sick of her spoiled, beautiful sister Marigold, Annie vows to marry first. When she surprises even herself by landing the…
sought-after marquess of Torrance, Annie makes the mistake of admitting her plot to him. Jealousies and misunderstandings abound, giving the new marriage a very rocky start. Only after naive Annie narrowly escapes being caught up in a murder plot do the two profess their true feelings. Explicit descriptions of sexMrs. Budley falls from grace
Par Marion Chesney. 1993
The Poor Relation Hotel is again in financial trouble, and Mrs. Budley has been chosen to carry out the latest…
scheme to acquire money. She is to claim relationship to the Marquess of Peterhouse who is supposedly old and senile. But of course he isn't, and romance follows. A problem cook adds to the confusion that often reigns at the Poor Relation. Sequel to Miss Tonks Turns to Crime (BR 9386)Jewels
Par Danielle Steel. 1992
Sarah, Duchess of Whitfield, is celebrating her seventy-fifth birthday. As she awaits the arrival of her children and grandchildren, she…
reflects on her life. Sarah recalls her first marriage that ended in divorce, her marriage to the Duke of Whitfield, the births of their children, the struggle to survive World War II, and the founding of the family business. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. BestsellerThe generous earl
Par Catherine Coulter. 1981
When English duke Ian Carmichael inherits a Scottish earldom, he seizes the opportunity to visit his new property. The new…
earl's plans to make the ancient estate self-sufficient are complicated by his growing attraction to his young relative, seventeen-year-old Brandy, along with an unexpected visit from his fiancee and a mysterious attempt on his life. Some strong language and explicit descriptions of sexThe controversial countess
Par Mary Putney. 1989
A novel of romance and adventure set in the period following the battle of Waterloo. Duke Rafael Whitbourne is sent…
to Paris to discover and expose a traitor in the British delegation of peace negotiators, and to persuade England's most effective spy to leave retirement and become active again. To his surprise, he discovers the spy is the notorious Countess Magda, his former loverBlitz!
Par Molly Lefebure. 1988
The lives of four families--from the upper crust to the working poor--become intertwined during the London blitz of 1940. A…
new society seems to form as young people set aside their class differences and work side by side in hospitals and shelters to help those who are injured or homeless. And as the war rages on, they learn to love and persevere in a city that, even under fire, remains triumphantly alive. Some strong languageWhisper to me of love
Par Shirlee Busbee. 1991
London, 1815. Pip, Jacko, and Ben Fowler, experts in the art of picking pockets, are ordered by the "one-eyed man"…
to remove certain articles from Mr. Royce Manchester. A simple task, but Pip gets caught. Instead of turning Pip in to the authorities, Manchester takes the child home with him--only to discover that Pip is a girl. No one is prepared for the havoc Pip and the "one-eyed man" will create. Some descriptions of sex. BestsellerGentle rogue
Par Johanna Lindsey. 1990
London 1818. Georgina Anderson came from America to search for her fiance, Malcolm Cameron--missing for six years. But when she…
finds him, he has a wife and several children. Now all she wants to do is return to America. She is so desperate that she disguises herself as a cabin boy and obtains a job aboard the "Maiden Anne." But she never planned on meeting Captain James Malory. Descriptions of sex. BestsellerSee no love
Par Monette Cummings. 1983
Regency romance about a beautiful doe-eyed young woman with myopia and a matchmaking mother who is fervently convinced that the…
sight of her daughter in spectacles would frighten off any suitor. Thus Emily becomes involved in a series of minor disasters until she is rescued by a duke who encourages her to wear eyeglassesThe taming of Annabelle (The Six Sisters Ser. #Vol. 2)
Par Marion Chesney. 1984
A lighthearted family story set in Regency England. Annabelle, the second marriageable daughter of fox-hunting Vicar Armitage, fancies herself in…
love with the intended husband of her older sister, and the young beauty sets out to steal him away. Second volume of the Six Sisters series and sequel to MinervaThe winthrop agreement: A novel
Par Alice Simpson. 2023
A captivating historical novel set in Gilded Age New York City about an immigrant daughter's ascent from a miserable tenement…
to the heights of haute couture, driven by an insatiable hunger for a place in society and secrets she must not betray. When Rivkah Milmanovitch arrives at Ellis Island, her husband is not waiting for her as promised. Alone and pregnant, she makes her way to the Lower East Side tenement of an old friend. Lottie Aarons, whose husband went out for a newspaper and never returned, takes Rivkah in and they work side-by-side in dispiriting sweatshops. Rivkah gives birth to a daughter, Mimi, determined that her child will have a better life in America. Frederick Winthrop, slum landlord, lives in one of Fifth Avenue's sumptuous mansions—and preys on young girls. When he serendipitously meets fifteen-year-old Mimi, who dreams of silks, satins and velvets, imagines costumes and ball gowns, she is easily seduced, and her life takes an unexpected turn. To avoid scandal, the Winthrop family offers Mimi a rare opportunity. While Lottie, now a bookkeeper in the employ of the Winthrops, wisely advises her, Mimi knows exactly what she wants. But as she rises to international fame, she must struggle with the secrets of her past and protect those she loves. Part history, part romance, with a twist of gothic, The Winthrop Agreement is a spellbinding tale of a determined heroine who will entrance Bridgerton and all historical fiction fansThe maid of ballymacool
Par Jennifer Deibel. 2023
Brianna Kelly was abandoned at Ballymacool House and Boarding School as an infant. She has worked there since she was…
a wee girl and will likely die there. Despite a sense that she was made for something more, Brianna feels powerless to change her situation, so she consoles herself by exploring the Ballymacool grounds, looking for hidden treasures to add to the secret trove beneath the floorboards of her room. When Michael Wray, the son of local gentry, is sent to Ballymacool to deal with his unruly cousin, he finds himself drawn to Brianna, immediately and inescapably. There is something about her that feels so . . . familiar. When Brianna finds a piece of silver in the woods, she commits to learning its origins, with the help of Michael. What they discover may change everything. Fan favorite Jennifer Deibel invites you back to the Emerald Isle in the 1930s for this fresh take on the Cinderella story, complete with a tantalizing mystery, a budding romance, and a chance at redemptionHer lessons in persuasion: A school for scoundrels novel (School for Scoundrels #1)
Par Megan Frampton. 2023
Megan Frampton dazzles in the first book in her new series, A School for Scoundrels. Five gentlemen with unbreakable bonds…
navigate life—and love—in London. Perfect for fans of Sarah MacLean and anyone who loves BRIDGERTON! To Lady Wilhelmina Bettesford, the "game" of finding a husband is a competitive sport she wants no part of...until her much-younger step mama forces her to play it. So when her stepmother asks sexy barrister Bram Townsend to pretend to woo the amateur astronomer to boost Wilhelmina's popularity, it's up to Wilhelmina to navigate a fake courtship that will keep the family from forcing her into a marriage—any marriage—before she finally receives the inheritance that will allow her to live as she wants. The trouble is every time Bram takes her in his arms she has a most difficult time remembering theirs is an act...the make-believe passion feels very real indeed. Bram Townsend is a man on the way up: living for his books and his beliefs. Squiring Lady Wilhelmina through London's dusk-to-dawn social whirl is hardly an ordeal—she's beautiful, bright, and bold, everything he finds tempting in a woman. Their deal means he can meet the "best" people while she keeps her family at bay. The challenge is he quickly finds himself wanting her to say "yes" when she's so determined to say "no." She persuaded him to make this impetuous bargain, but how can he convince her to make it real?Gwen & art are not in love: A novel
Par Lex Croucher. 2023
"A dual narration defines the alternating viewpoints and brings out the contrasts, humor, and high-jinks in this YA queer medieval…
rom-com."- AudioFile "A total, rollicking delight. Gwen & Art gave me the same cheeky, swoony, giddy, irresistible high of the first time I saw A Knight's Tale . Lex Croucher is one of my favorite romcom authors, and they should be yours, too." - Casey McQuiston, #1 New York Times bestselling author of I Kissed Shara Wheeler Heartstopper meets A Knight's Tale in this queer medieval rom com YA debut about love, friendship, and being brave enough to change the course of history. It's been hundreds of years since King Arthur's reign. His descendant, Arthur, a future Lord and general gadabout, has been betrothed to Gwendoline, the quick-witted, short-tempered princess of England, since birth. The only thing they can agree on is that they despise each other. They're forced to spend the summer together at Camelot in the run up to their nuptials, and within 24 hours, Gwen has discovered Arthur kissing a boy and Arthur has gone digging for Gwen's childhood diary and found confessions about her crush on the kingdom's only lady knight, Bridget Leclair. Realizing they might make better allies than enemies, they make a reluctant pact to cover for each other, and as things heat up at the annual royal tournament, Gwen is swept off her feet by her knight and Arthur takes an interest in Gwen's royal brother. Lex Croucher's Gwen & Art Are Not in Love is chock full of sword-fighting, found family, and romantic shenanigans destined to make readers fall in love. "Fun and genuinely funny, with lovely friendships and first-rate dialogue. Gwen and Art may not be in love, but I fell for both of them." - Rainbow Rowell, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Simon Snow trilogy " Gwen & Art Are Not in Love was exactly what I needed right now—a delightful, heart-warming, hilarious historical romp, overflowing with queer panic and terrible jokes. I loved it." - Alice Oseman, New York Times bestselling author of the Heartstopper seriesThe gentleman's gambit (League of Extraordinary Women #4)
Par Evie Dunmore. 2023
“Dunmore is my new find in historical romance. Her A League of Extraordinary Women series is extraordinary.” —Julia Quinn, #1…
New York Times bestselling author Bookish suffragist Catriona Campbell is busy: An ailing estate, academic writer’s block, a tense time for England’s women’s rights campaign—the last thing she needs is to be stuck playing host to her father’s distractingly attractive young colleague. Deeply introverted Catriona lives for her work at Oxford and her fight for women’s suffrage. She dreams of romance, too, but since all her attempts at love have ended badly, she now keeps her desires firmly locked inside her head—until she climbs out of a Scottish loch after a good swim and finds herself rather exposed to her new colleague. Elias Khoury has wheedled his way into Professor Campbell’s circle under false pretenses: he did not come to Oxford to classify ancient artefacts, he is determined to take them back to his homeland in the Middle East. Winning Catriona’s favor could be the key to his success. Unfortunately, seducing the coolly intense lady scholar quickly becomes a mission in itself and his well-laid plans are in danger of derailing... Forced into close proximity in Oxford’s hallowed halls, two very different people have to face the fact that they might just be a perfect match. Soon, a risky new game begins that asks Catriona one more time to put her heart and wildest dreams at stakeThe curse of penryth hall
Par Jess Armstrong. 2023
After the Great War, American heiress Ruby Vaughn made a life for herself running a rare bookstore alongside her octogenarian…
employer and house mate in Exeter. She's always avoided dwelling on the past, even before the war, but it always has a way of finding her. When Ruby is forced to deliver a box of books to a folk healer living deep in the Cornish countryside, she is brought back to the one place she swore she'd never return. A more sensible soul would have delivered the package and left without rehashing old wounds. But no one has ever accused Ruby of being sensible. Thus begins her visit to Penryth Hall. A foreboding fortress, Penryth Hall is home to Ruby's once dearest friend, Tamsyn, and her husband, Sir Edward Chenowyth. It's an unsettling place, and after a more unsettling evening, Ruby is eager to depart. But her plans change when Penryth's bells ring for the first time in thirty years. Edward is dead; he met a gruesome end in the orchard, and with his death brings whispers of a returned curse. It also brings Ruan Kivell, the person whose books brought her to Cornwall, the one the locals call a Pellar, the man they believe can break the curse. Ruby doesn't believe in curses?or Pellars?but this is Cornwall and to these villagers the curse is anything but lore, and they believe it will soon claim its next victim: Tamsyn. To protect her friend, Ruby must work alongside the Pellar to find out what really happened in the orchard that night