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Updated edition of the beloved classic by the Queen of Regency romance herself, Georgette Heyer, featuring a new Foreword by New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James.Arabella's one little while lie has spread through the ton like wildfire...Arabella Tallant, modest daughter of a country clergyman, is on her way to her first London Season when her carriage breaks down outside the estate of the wealthy and bored Mr. Robert Beaumaris. Beau assumes she's simply another young lady throwing herself in his path, which goads the impetuous Arabella into pretending she's an heiress.Much to Arabella's dismay, rather than being brutally set-down, as she intended, Beaumaris is deeply amused. He counters by launching her into high society, which Arabella would enjoy very much if it wasn't for the fortune hunters.Arabella's unpredictable and innocent ways force Beaumaris to start helping others, including a stray dog, an unfortunate urchin, and eventually Arabella's reckless young brother. Along the way, Arabella and Beaumaris become more and more intrigued with each other--which neither will admit, of course, until under extreme duress."Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes... Utter, immersive escapism."--SOPHIE KINSELLA"No one has ever matched Georgette Heyer for charm and wit." --LISA KLEYPAS"Utterly timeless charm... The dialogue sparkles with wit." --NORA ROBERTS, #1 New York Times bestselling author"Romance, adventure, side-splitting humor--no one writes like Georgette Heyer!" --LAUREN WILLIG, New York Times bestselling author

Den unge guvernante Anne Wynter interesserer sig ikke for kærlighed, men der er alligevel noget over smukke Earl of Winstead, Daniel Smythe-Smithe. Efter år med uønskede tilnærmelser fra mænd, er han den første til at friste hende. Men en guvernante bør ikke flirte med en adelsmand ... Daniel Smythe-Smith lever med dødstrusler mod sig, men det forhindrer ikke den unge jarl i at blive dybt forelsket. Den mystiske kvinde Anne fra familiens årlige musikaften skal være hans, selvom det betyder, at han må redde hende ud af hænderne på sin svorne fjende.

When Jameson is kidnapped and taken to sea, he must learn how to survive.Jameson Cooper always assumed he would grow up to be a printer like his father. But after the unexpected death of his parents, his fortunes change forever when he is wrongly accused of stealing bread and sentenced to indentured servitude. In a twist of fate, he is suddenly knocked out and kidnapped, and awakens on board the Destiny, captained by the fearsome Attack Jack, a privateer in the service of Queen Anne.Now Jameson must learn to be a sailor, using the skills he learned from his father to aid Attack Jack in mapping the New World so that they can claim new territories for England. But Jameson finds out that the captain and his first mate, Solitaire Peep, have a secret hidden deep in a cave on a mysterious island. England's future might hang in the balance...and so might Jameson's.With a sympathetic hero and a climactic resolution, this exciting historical fiction adventure from Susan Verrico will captivate readers and keep them on the edge of their seats.

As the toast of the ton, Samuel Wortham, Viscount Ellery, should have no trouble finding a wife. Yet each lady her pursues ends up married to another. As a last hope, Sam plans a house party, intending to choose a bride from one of his guests. But when he encounters a raven-haired beauty by his estate's pond, he's captivated by her charm and desperate to see her again.A quiet trip to the country is just what Gemma Desmond needs to take her mind off marriage. After all, as the daughter of a notorious criminal, her prospects seem quite grim. The last thing she expects is a chance meeting with a handsome lord and an invitation to his lavish house party. Ellery is everything she hoped for in a husband. But can she ever escape the stigma of her father's misdeeds?When a pair of conniving debutantes frame her for theft, Gemma has her answer. Unwilling to let her scandalous reputation taint the kind, honorable man she adores, she flees. Yet Ellery isn't about give her up. He might be just another viscount in love, but he refuses to let this potential bride slip through his fingers...

Lord Andrew Mabry, the second son of the Duke of Greystone, has no desire to marry. As the spare, he has no obligation to provide an heir and he rather enjoys spending his days and nights in play with the demimonde. But more and more of late, he finds himself wanting to play naughty games with the American heiress Gina Hammersley.

Explores the establishment of the American colonies. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.

Explores the American Revolution. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.

A snowstorm hath no fury like a spinster scornedMiss Elinora Browning grew up yearning for the handsome, intelligent lord-next-door...but he left England without a word of farewell. One night, inspired by a bit too much sherry, Nora poured out her heartbreak on paper. Lord Dashwood Missed Out was a love letter to every young lady who'd been overlooked by gentlemen?and an instant bestseller. Now she's on her way to speak in Spindle Cove when snowy weather delays her coach. She's forced to wait out the storm with the worst possible companion: Lord Dashwood himself.And he finally seems to have noticed her.George Travers, Lord Dashwood, has traveled the globe as a cartographer. He returned to England with the goal of marrying and creating an heir?only to find his reputation shredded by an audacious, vexingly attractive bluestocking and her poison pen. Lord Dashwood Missed Out, his arse. Since Nora Browning seems to believe he overlooked the passion of a lifetime, Dash challenges her to prove it.She has one night.

The pampered daughter of a duke ... Lady Arabella Tremont has spent her entire life protected and overshadowed by her restrictive father. But she is a Tremont, after all, and the morning after she is nearly ruined at a ball by a handsome stranger, Arabella's father demands she make an arranged match with the heir to a dukedom. In desperation, Arabella takes matters into her own hands.Takes a London holiday with the most unsuitable of chaperones ... Major Kingsley is in London to avoid his parents' dreadful house party. To his surprise he runs into the enticing?and unforgettable?minx he met at a ball the previous night. Arabella, or Birdie, as he knows her, insists he owes her three favors?for he's put her in a terrible pinch. Kingsley agrees, if only to delay his trip home and because the notion of spending the day with this enchanting bit of muslin is too tempting to resist. But all too quickly he discovers Arabella's requests are hardly what he expected ...

Let the Games Begin ...William MacKenzie has always been protective of his Scottish village. When Moraig's economy falters, he has the perfect solution to lure wealthy Londoners to this tiny hamlet: resurrect the ancient Highland Games! But for this to work, William knows he needs a reporter to showcase the town in just the right light.A female journalist might be a tolerated oddity in Brighton, but newly minted reporter Penelope Tolbertson is discovering that finding respect in London is a far more difficult prospect. After receiving an invitation to cover Moraig's Highland Games, Penelope is determined to prove to her London editors just how valuable she can be.Penelope instantly captures William's heart, but she is none too impressed with the gruff, broody Highlander; however, as she begins to understand his plans, Penelope discovers she may want more from him than just a story. She's only got a few days ... but maybe a few days are all they need.

Take a trip to Spindle Cove in New York Times bestselling author Tessa Dare's gorgeous and sexy Regency romanceBeautiful and elegant, Miss Diana Highwood is destined to marry a wealthy, well-placed nobleman. At least that's what her mother has loudly declared to everyone in Spindle Cove.But Diana's not excited by dukes and lords. The only man who makes her heart pound is the village blacksmith, Aaron Dawes. By birth and fortune, they couldn't be more wrong for each other . . . but during stolen, steamy moments in the smithy, his strong hands feel so right.Is their love forged strong enough to last, or are they just playing with fire?

The heart-warming Regency romance from the author of Kingscastle.

Instant New York Times Bestseller#1 New York Times bestselling author Bret Baier reveals how George Washington saved the Constitution-and the American experiment"To Rescue The Constitution is a masterful exploration of the electrifying struggle to unite a young United States." --Jay WinikA sweeping narrative ranging from the unsettled early American frontier and the battlefields of the Revolution to the history-making clashes within Philadelphia's Independence Hall, Bret Baier's To Rescue the Constitution dramatically illuminates the life of George Washington, the Founder who did more than perhaps any other individual to secure the future of the United States.George Washington rescued the nation three times: first by leading the Continental Army to victory in the Revolutionary War, second by presiding over the Constitutional Convention that set the blueprint for the United States and ushering the Constitution through a fractious ratification process, and third by leading the nation as its first president. There is no doubt that the struggling new nation needed to be rescued--and that Washington was the only American who could bring the together.After the victorious War of Independence, when a spirit of unity and patriotism might have been expected, instead the nation fractured. The states were no more than a loosely knit and contentious confederation, with no strong central union. It was an urgent matter that led to the calling of a Constitutional Convention to meet in Philadelphia during the summer of 1787.Setting aside his plan to retire to Mount Vernon, Washington agreed to be a delegate at Philadelphia. There he was unanimously elected president of the convention. After successfully bringing the Constitution into being, Washington then sacrificed any hope of returning to private life by accepting the unanimous election to be the nation's first president. Washington was not known for brilliant oratory or prose, but his quiet, steady leadership gave life to the Constitution by showing how it should be enacted.In this vivid and moving portrait of America's early struggles, Baier captures the critical moments when Washington's leadership brought the nation from the brink of collapse. Baier exposes an early America that is grittier and far more divided than is often portrayed--one we can see reflected in today's conflicts.

Can two individuals in love navigate a world that conceals deceit and hostility behind a dazzling façade, or will their bond crumble beneath the weight of plots and betrayal?Catherine Bennet, called Kitty by her sisters, believed that shooting Wickham in the hand with her bow would be the most terrifying experience of her life, but that was before she went to London for her debut. Her timid nature is something that she has long grappled with and leaves her wondering whether she can hold her own against the sophistication of the ton. What is worse, she harbors a fear of never finding a love as profound and enduring as what her sister Elizabeth has with Mr. Darcy. Can she endure the insipid ways of the ton long enough to forge meaningful connections and, perchance, find a love of her own?Theodore Fitzwilliam is cousin to Mr. Darcy of Pemberley and the younger brother of the earl of Matlock. After bravely fighting in the battlefields against Napoleon, he returns, wounded and lost, seeking a new purpose beyond the military. Yet, his path is strewn with haunting dreams and memories of the struggles he faced while fighting for his life. Can he find his place in a world so different from what he has always known?Disaster strikes, as it often does, bringing Catherine and Theodore closer, their bond strengthening in ways they never anticipated. As they discover their love for each other, will they be able to fight against the odds that threaten to keep them apart?

Storm of the Shawnee is a sequel to Stephen Challis' Wildcat Mountain; set 5 years after the battle of Blue Licks, William and Becky have married and have a 5-year-old son, Billy. They have settled in the small outpost of Little Mountain in the Virginia County of Kentucky. While attending a wedding for frontier scout, Simon Kenton, William and Becky have their son kidnapped in a raid by the Shawnee Chief, Blue Jacket, bringing the War on the Frontier right to their doorstep.William, now a captain in the militia, desperately tries to keep Becky in check while he joins with Kenton and Boone in negotiating a prisoner exchange with the Shawnee. The exchange is scheduled, but some Kentuckians attack the Shawnee and attempt to recover what they see as stolen horses, making it short-lived.As the situation deteriorates, the Shawnee and Miami tribes unite under Chief Little Turtle; and in response, President Washington orders an army raised to fight them. The scene sets the stage for the bloodiest encounters so far, as General Harmer leads the US forces to annihilation on the banks of the Wabash River in November 1791. The North-West Frontier is the setting for this novel, which is a period of great uncertainty. The United States had finally produced a Constitution and a Bill of Rights that the colonists could live with. They had also elected the country's first president, General George Washington. In the soon to be state of Kentucky, politicians and land speculators had sown mistrust and anger with the Native American tribes, and this had led to increased raids on settlers who had settled on land given to the Shawnee and Mingo by treaty. The Kentuckians felt no obligation to abide by any treaty that restricted what they considered their right to claim land anywhere they chose. To make matters worse, the British who were still smarting from losing the war of Independence were happily supplying arms and ammunition to the Tribes, besides providing advisors such as Simon Girty. Another war with Britain was on the horizon. Although Storm of the Shawnee is a fictional story as far as the main characters of Becky and William Tritt are concerned, the Historical figures are very much real. The events described are totally accurate and based on letters, reports, and eyewitness testimony.

Contents: Thomas M'Kean, Samuel Chase, William Paca, Thomas Stone, Charles Carroll, George Wythe, Richard Henry Lee, Thomas Jefferson.

Während wütende Bürger, unumgehbarer Staatsbankrott und eine Hungersnot, das vorrevolutionäre Frankreich in Atem halten, leben der König von Frankreich, Ludwig XVI., und sein treuer Begleiter Clément Leroux vorerst ein beschauliches Leben in Versailles. Doch getrieben von Intrigen, Todesfällen und der sich zuspitzenden Lage des Landes, findet sich der König in einer existenziellen Krise wieder.

The ton thinks Hades is a rake. He's not.Before the Brazen Belle's gossip column named him February's rake, Dr. Hades Jones was the ton's most trusted doctor, proper in every way but for his family's scandalous past. But the rake the Belle named wasn't him. It was someone wearing his distinctive silk-lined coat, which was stolen from him months ago. Now Hades is on the hunt for the coat thief, and what he finds in a Covent Garden alley is not what he expects-a woman with doe eyes, a steel spine, and a tart tongue he unexpectedly wants to taste.Everyone thinks she's Hades. She's just wearing his coat.Lady Ophelia Howard has one purpose in life-protect the women of London from rakes, scoundrels, and rogues. Unable to save her father's mistress, she'll do whatever she must to keep other women from suffering the same fate, including theft. She stole the devilishly handsome doctor's coat to hide her identity while sneaking women to safety. She didn't mean to smear his good name.And now he's caught her, and he insists she help restore his reputation. Any way she can. Including marriage. But can marriage to an earl's daughter bring the ton calling once more? Or will Ophelia's radical secrets ruin them both?The Fake February Rake is book 2 in the multi-author series The Rake Review. If you enjoy watching some of London's most notorious scoundrels getting raked over the coals, then be sure to collect all twelve bachelors in The Rake Review!

Amidst the chaos of chasing a murderer, can Elizabeth and Darcy still experience the euphoria of falling deeply in love? Their quest is shrouded in mystery, and the outcome is uncertain - will it lead them to a delightful destiny or their doom?When Lady Cathrine summoned her before dawn, Elizabeth knew it was going to be a terrible day. She was expecting a tirade of epic proportions; she was not expecting Lady Cathrine to drop dead. Elizabeth's shock at the woman's poisoning paled in comparison to the revelation that Mr. Darcy had been harboring feelings for her.Despite his usual stoicism, Darcy found himself consumed by love for Elizabeth Bennet and knew he had to devise a plan to win her affections. When his aunt dies unexpectedly, Elizabeth and Darcy embark on a quest to uncover the truth behind her death. If they work together, he might even have the opportunity to make Elizabeth see him in a new light and earn her love.

Will their respect and love for each other be enough to conquer those who would stand in their way?Darcy's breath strangles in his throat any time he finds himself in a crowd. He has grown up in an environment of awkwardness and disapproval, feeling the weight of his family's shame. People often misconstrue his anxiety as a display of arrogance and pride. He has nearly lost faith in ever attaining acceptance.Raised by a father full of bitterness and malice, Elizabeth is often the victim of his caustic wit and reminders that she will never be good enough. Distrust taints Elizabeth's view of the world. If she hears another cutting remark from a man with too much pride and arrogance, she might just stomp on his toes and lose all hope of finding true love and respect forever.Thankfully, a little boy, a horse and a gaggle of sisters help smooth their way. They can use all the help they can get as Elizabeth and Darcy will face unexpected trials that put both their newfound love and their very survival at risk.

Amelia Willoughby has been engaged to the Duke of Wyndham for as long as she can remember. Literally. A mere six months old when the contracts were signed, she has spent the rest of her life waiting. And waiting. And waiting . . . for Thomas Cavendish, the oh-so-lofty duke, to finally get around to marrying her. But as she watches him from afar, she has a sneaking suspicion that he never thinks about her at all . . .It's true. He doesn't. Thomas rather likes having a fiancée--all the better to keep the husband-hunters at bay--and he does intend to marry her . . . eventually. But just when he begins to realize that his bride might be something more than convenient, Thomas's world is rocked by the arrival of his long-lost cousin, who may or may not be the true Duke of Wyndham. And if Thomas is not the duke, then he's not engaged to Amelia. Which is the cruelest joke of all, because this arrogant and illustrious duke has made the mistake of falling in love . . . with his own fiancée!