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In the haunting ruins of Almerry Castle, scarred by war and shadowed by secrets, a chance encounter between a spirited woman and a war-weary soldier ignites a passion that defies history's wounds in Passion's Lasting Promise, a Regency tale of love's enduring resilience. In the enchanting sequel to Whispers of Desire journey back to a time of elegant Regency romance as Passion's Lasting Promise unfolds. Amidst the haunting ruins of Almerry Castle, a flicker of light guides the steps of Rebecca Summerville. Drawn by curiosity and an indomitable spirit, she stumbles upon an unexpected treasure-a chance encounter with Captain Camden Beauchamp. A soldier scarred by the trials of Waterloo, Camden seeks solace within the castle's walls, only to be met with Rebecca's spirited intrusion. Haunted by the specter of her brother's tragic demise on the battlefield, Rebecca harbors a deep aversion to all things military. Yet, as fate weaves its threads, her fearless defiance and compassionate heart kindle a spark of desire in Camden, one he never thought possible. Determined to bridge the chasm between their war-weary souls, Camden yearns to claim her affections, while Rebecca guards her heart, afraid to risk another shattering loss. United by the echoes of love's enduring legacy, can two souls scarred by the ravages of war find the courage to mend what the past has severed? As their worlds collide within the castle's ancient walls, they must navigate a landscape of tender longing and unspoken secrets. In Passion's Lasting Promise, desire and resilience entwine, proving that even amidst the remnants of history, love's light can guide them through the darkness of their shared pasts. Step into the shadows of Almerry Castle and let the echoes of love's enduring legacy guide you through a Regency tale where passion's promise ignites even the darkest corners of the heart.

Nearly two centuries after his death, Thomas Jefferson continues to be the subject of competing claims about his public policy and his private beliefs.In Getting Jefferson Right: Fact Checking Claims About Thomas Jefferson, two conservative scholars examine key claims frequently made by religious conservatives about Thomas Jefferson. Using Jefferson's correspondence, accounts of Jefferson's contemporaries, and other primary sources, Throckmorton and Coulter separate fact from fiction.To address these Christian nationalist claims, Throckmorton and Coulter take on the following questions and much more:-Did Jefferson really believe in the separation of church and state?-Did Jefferson and other Founders finance a Bible in 1798 to get the Word of God to America's Families?-Did Jefferson found the Virginia Bible Society?-Was Jefferson an orthodox Christian, who only rarely expressed questions about orthodox Christian doctrine?-Did Jefferson approve laws providing federal funds to evangelize Indians?-Did Jefferson edit the Gospels of the New Testament to remove sections he disagreed with?-Did Virginia law keep Jefferson from freeing his slaves?-Did Jefferson father children with Sally Hemings?-Did Jefferson attempt to influence the construction of the Bill of Rights?Praise for Getting Jefferson Right:As a historian, reading Getting Jefferson Right consistently elicits in me a dual response: the first is a deep appreciation for the careful, objective and thorough scholarship of Coulter and Throckmorton; the second is incredulous outrage at the numerous historical distortions, misreadings, and outright falsehoods they labor to debunk. Based in a thorough and careful analysis of primary sources in their full context, Getting Jefferson Right is an essential volume for understanding Jefferson in all his complexity, and a robust defense of historical truth against the propagandists who twist the past to serve their agenda.-Aaron Cowan, associate professor of history, Slippery Rock University and author of A Nice Place to Visit: Tourism and Urban Revitalization in the Postwar RustbeltJefferson's legacy as an imperfect, complex figure cuts against the demi-god status some erroneously confer on our Founding Fathers. In Getting Jefferson Right, Throckmorton and Coulter demonstrate in exquisite, painstaking detail how an honest recount of Jefferson's imperfections not only serves as a reliable basis for historical and cultural analysis, but also how Jefferson - like the American experiment itself - was unfinished and evolving, amending and reforming, to hew more closely to ideals often disappointed by the Founders.-Daniel Hanson, Founder of LTZF Capital Management and Senior Fellow, American Enterprise InstituteGetting Jefferson Right is an excellent example of the art of historical contextualization, of trying to tell the whole story, not just part of it. For those reasons, the work should become a standard reference.--Paul Harvey, professor of history, University of Colorado

Samuel Dellamore, Duke of Chantmarle, is on a mission . . . but it's not the one everyone thinks.Samuel has turned up in Edinburgh and convinced Society that he's on the hunt for a wife. But his actual mission is to scour the city to discover the traitor spilling secrets to the French.Samuel's natural curiosity, good looks, and title have always been enough to get him what he wants-even when he's not on the hunt for a spy-but a chance encounter with a Miss Lucy Finch shows him that she may be the exception to that rule. This mysterious woman quickly becomes a baffling and intriguing distraction from his real purpose in Scotland.Unfortunately for Lucy.The last thing she needs is the attention of a duke while she's trying desperately to pay off her ruthless blackmailers. And she's determined to warn this Samuel away from her-for his own sake. She knows she's dangerous. Bad news.But the duke's curiosity and the growing attraction between them lands them both in a scandalous situation which only a marriage of convenience can set right.Will Lucy accept the offer of respectability just when she needs it? And, even more importantly, can she keep the scandal of her past away from the devastatingly handsome duke she may just be falling in love with?This full length novel is a steamy Regency romance with a happily ever after, no cliffhangers, and is part of a series that can be read in any order.Dukes in DangerDon't Judge a Duke By His CoverStrike While the Duke is HotThe Duke is Mightier than the SwordA Duke in Time Saves NineEvery Duke Has His PricePut Your Best Duke ForwardWhere There's a Duke, There's a WayCuriosity Killed the DukePlay with Dukes, Get BurnedThe Best Things in Life are DukesA Duke a Day Keeps the Doctor AwayAll Good Dukes Come to an End

Escape to Castle Combe, an idyllic village in the south of England, with three sweet Regency Christmas novellas. Eternally Yours by Haley Marie When Gwendolyn Lockhart loses her childhood home, it devastates her. In hopes to have it returned, she leaves a letter to the new owner, Mr. Atwell. To her surprise, a friendship blossoms, but could there be something more? When Hugh Beaumont gambles away his inheritance, his good friend Mr. Atwell gives him a place to live. When he finds a letter addressed to his friend, he decides to write the young woman back in hopes of giving her some peace...but will that remain his only motivation? How to Lose a Match in 10 Days by Chloe K. James When Anna Appleton learns that she's to be married to her childhood nemesis, Benjamin Blackburn, she is repulsed and will do whatever she can to end the engagement before it's announced at the annual Christmas Day Ball.In 10 days. With the help of her unlucky-in-love friend, Molly Rabbitt, Anna does whatever it takes to make Benjamin cower away from marrying her.In this Regency re-telling of the 2003 romance-comedy, "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days," will Anna's silly antics make Benjamin question his choices or give him another reason to marry her? A Christmas Proposal by Madison Bailey Andrew Fitzgerald has a problem. Unless he can bring home an eligible young woman and prove to his father he's serious about settling down, he will lose his inheritance. The requirement would be easier to fulfill had he not sworn never to marry.Elinor Langley has just finished her second Little Season with a broken heart instead of an engagement. So when her brother's handsome best friend invites her to his family's Christmas house party in idyllic Castle Combe, pretending to be his fiancée seems a small price to pay for the distraction from her heartbreak.But with Christmas trees and kissing boughs filling the air with holiday magic, will pretending to be in love be enough to save Andrew's inheritance and mend Elinor's heart, or will they learn the best things bloom in winter?

Soldiers, Witches and Taverns is a historical novel about two families in colonial New York and New England during the 150 years prior to the nation's founding. Many of the events in the story are historical, and most of the men and women really existed and are brought back to life in this gripping tale. Through these people and events, the author has woven an exciting story that ties them together in a way that carries the reader back into 17th and 18th century America.

'Tis the season for love-no matter how much mistletoe it takes!It's Christmas time and Ulysses "Yule" Quartermain is unenthusiastically looking for a bride when Penelope St. Clare, the little sister of his boyhood friend, makes an appearance at a Christmas party. But it's been ten years since he's seen her. Penelope is no longer a child but a ravishing beauty, who's turning heads everywhere she goes. And much to his discomfort, Yule is not immune to the charms of the little girl next door. But he's working on it.Penelope has wanted to marry Ulysses Quartermain for most of her life. Now she's on the brink of her come out Season--a desirable young lady with wit and determination--and her happy ever after is within her grasp. If only she can make Yule see that she's grown up and would make him the perfect wife, it'll be the best present she'll ever get.Still, Penelope is not leaving anything to chance. Utilizing every ball of mistletoe she can find, she teases and tantalizes Yule, daring him to kiss her in hopes of breaking down his staunch resolve. As Christmas Day approaches, Penelope sets a final desperate plan in motion.Before the holiday is over, Yule will know just how much of a woman she truly is!The Welwyn Marriage WagerUntil I'm Safe in Your ArmsThe Baron's HaloYule Be MineNo Rival for Your LoveGem of My HeartThe Captain Takes a Wife

After the Reformation and Puritan eras, Protestantism fell under the assault of modern philosophies that would undermine truths of the faith and diminish vital Christian experience. Yet God did not allow His church to fail. He raised up evangelical leaders who held firm to the authority of Scripture, trusted solely in the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior, and believed that the historic reality of Christ's atoning death and resurrection provides the only hope of salvation. In Evangelical Heroes, Joel R. Beeke and Douglas Bond present thirty biographical sketches of some of their favorite evangelical leaders of the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries. Immerse yourself in the lives of these men and women, and, by the grace of God alone, you will have models who will not disappoint to imitate throughout your life insofar as they followed Christ.

"Christopher Egan, heir to the notorious Prestwick Earldom, is one of London's most scandalous rakes. He's never credited the gossips' claim that fate cast an ancient curse on every successive Earl of Prestwick as punishment for their wickedness, but once he inherits the earldom after his infamous uncle's untimely demise, it looks as if he may be the next to lose his head. Determined to cheat the curse and avoid his ancestors' grisly fate, Kit abandons his life of merry debauchery and embarks on a London season to wed the lady he's long been promised to. Mathilda Templeton has a knack for causing scandal. Wherever she goes, it follows on her heels. London is the last place such a provocative lady should dare set foot, but when her shy friend Harriett is sent to London for a season, Tilly is determined to protect Harriett from all the scoundrels salivating over her impressive dowry. All she has to do is find her friend a proper match without falling prey to another scandal. When the scandalous Earl of Prestwick makes a play for Harriett's hand, Tilly vows to do whatever she must to stop him. But when the battle of wills between them leads to a stolen kiss, Tilly fears she may have fallen in love with London's most charming scoundrel."--Amazon website.

Das Buch ist die erste historische Darstellung des Tiroler Ständewesens in der zweiten Hälfte des 18. Jahrhunderts. Es wird darin en détail die institutionelle und personelle Entwicklungsgeschichte der Tiroler Landschaft im Zeitalter des Aufgeklärten Absolutismus der Habsburgermonarchie rekonstruiert. Dadurch wird nachgewiesen, dass die vier Stände ¿ Klerus, Adel, Bürger und Bauern ¿ ihren regionalen Herrschaftsanspruch während der maria-theresianischen und josephinsichen Reformära behaupten konnten. Mit der vorliegenden Monographie wird somit der regionalhistorische Topos von der ¿Entmachtung" und dem ¿politischen Stillleben" des Tiroler Ständewesens im späten 18. Jahrhundert widerlegt und gezeigt, dass es den Landesherren nicht gelang, die landständische Selbstverwaltung zu zerstören.

The name Johann Joachim Kaendler (1706-1775) is closely entwined in the eighteenth century with the golden age of the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. His exceptional artistic talent, coupled with craftsmanship, enabled him to capture the daily life of the nobility in their palaces and residences in numerous figures and groups. In doing so, he did not limit himself to official events but reflected tastes and aspirations as well as current trends. In the publication Magnificence of Rococo impressive porcelain figurines from top-class European private collections are brought together for the first time: on over 300 pages, these magnificent, often unique objects provide insights into courtly life of the Baroque and Rococo periods.

Schon kurz nach seiner Hochzeit wird Commander Henry du Valle mit seiner Sloop Mermaid zurück ins Mittelmeer beordert. Auf See ist die Royal Navy zwar die uneingeschränkte Herrscherin, doch an den Küsten sind ihre Feinde auf dem Vormarsch. Besonders der junge französische General Napoleon Bonaparte eilt in Ägypten von Sieg zu Sieg. Als er sich nach Norden wendet, scheint ihn niemand aufhalten zu können. Im alten Kreuzfahrerhafen Akkon stellt sich ihm Kommodore Sir Sidney Smith entgegen. Henry du Valle soll ihn in seinem Kampf gegen die französische Übermacht unterstützen.

Gately's "Tobacco" tells the epic story of an unusual plant and its unique relationship with the history of humanity, from its obscure ancient beginnings, through its rise to global prominence, to its current embattled state today.

Using simple language that beginning readers can understand, this lively, inspiring, and believable biography looks at the childhood of Davy Crockett, who grew up to become a pioneer, statesman, and hero.

The Prince's Own 10th Regiment of Dragoons has just returned from a tour of duty in the Caribbean, with little scheduled for the regiment other than training. The war against France is going badly for England and her allies, so the 10th will not be sent to France with the possibility of being beaten or worse, captured. New leadership is needed in all of England's armies.Taking advantage of Lieutenant Cole Buckley's knowledge and friendship, with many of Deal's smugglers; the secret division of the Foreign Service calls on young Buckley. With the promise of being able to spend more time with his young wife, Cole agrees to take the assignment. Through treacherous times, beautiful women and deadly spies, Cole's ability to survive is put to the test.

From the ashes of humiliation, can true love bloom?When dashing and audacious Lord Severn takes pleasure to its extremes, he leaves behind a wake of broken hearts and regrets. His most notorious act? Deceiving the sweet Primula Greetwell into a false marriage, and audaciously leaving her at her parents' threshold with nothing but a mocking bow and laughter. Such antics cannot continue unchecked. It's time for the infamous rake to face the music.Banished for a decade to India and yearning to return to England, Lord Severn's father presents his wayward son with a daunting ultimatum. Either marry the woman of his choosing, sight unseen, or be permanently exiled, stripped of family, title, and fortune. Lord Severn, albeit reluctantly, agrees to wed. Little does he realize that his chosen bride is none other than the previously scorned Primula, who accepts this pact with motivations of her own.As they navigate this precarious union, Primula is strictly advised to feign ignorance of their shared past. This leaves Severn perplexed by her calm demeanor, igniting a fresh intrigue between them. Yet, complications arise in the form of Severn's young nephew, who idolizes the rakish ways of his uncle and encounters another innocent teetering on the brink of society's ruin.Dive into a world of high society, hidden motives, and unexpected relationships. In this tale of redemption, passion, and schemes, will a match that seems doomed from the start pave the way for unforeseen love and understanding?

Este volumen analiza los orígenes de la imagen romántica de Andalucía. Los diversos capítulos abordan las representaciones literarias de la región en la época en que comenzó a ser imaginada como epítome de una España exótica y romántica, así como el modo en que esta imagen convergía o difería de las narrativas nacionales sobre España del nacionalismo liberal y la imaginación romántica europea.El elenco de colaboradores incluye expertos en costumbrismo, teatro, nacionalismo, prensa periódica de los siglos XVIII y XIX, literatura de viajes y estudios de turismo. Este enfoque interdisciplinar permite iluminar las formas en las que la imagen romántica de Andalucía se fue construyendo a través de una variedad de producciones culturales y en un contexto transnacional.

A Lost Love. A Cold Marquess. A Fateful Christmas Country House Party...Mirabel's dreams are shattered when her bridegroom vanishes without a trace from her little village in Cornwall. With a determined heart, she embarks on a journey to London to find him, only to find herself in humble service in a noble household. As time passes, the memory of her lost love lingers, defying the odds. When an unexpected opportunity arises to attend a lavish country house party as a companion, Mira seizes the chance.Enter the enigmatic Lord Atherton, a sought-after bachelor known as the 'Cold Marquess.' His icy demeanour belies a longing for connection. At the opulent London opera, he's captivated by the exquisite Mira and resolves to make her his own. As Christmas approaches, a festive country house party sets the stage for a tale of lost love, concealed identities, and the promise of second chances. Will Mira's heart find the love it yearns for amidst the glistening snow and warm glow of Christmas?This enchanting story serves as the prequel to the "Viennese Waltz" series, introducing to a world of captivating characters and timeless romance.

Die vorliegende Studie verbindet erstmals die Entwicklung der utopischen Literatur der Jahre 1720-1820 nicht nur mit derjenigen des praktisch-philosophischen Denkens dieser Zeit, sondern setzt beide auch in Verbindung mit einem dritten, romanpoetologischen Diskurs: der pragmatischen Geschichte. Im 18. Jahrhundert durchläuft das utopische Denken eine wichtige Veränderung: Während Utopien im 16. und 17. Jahrhundert den Zustand des vollkommenen Menschen und seiner idealen Gesellschaft vorstellten, interessieren sie sich nun verstärkt für die Entwicklung, die der Mensch von seinem jetzigen unvollkommenen hin zu jenem vollkommenen Zustand nehmen muss, und für die Möglichkeiten, die er von Natur aus hierfür mitbringt. Diese in der Forschung als Dynamisierung und Subjektivierung der Utopie bekannt gewordene Gattungsentwicklung geht einher mit dem zeitgleichen Trend zu einer verstärkt anthropologischen und psychologischen Grundlagentheorie in der Moral- und Rechtsphilosophie sowie der Ästhetik. Vom Naturzustand zum Idealzustand: Diese Perspektive erfordert schließlich auch eine erzählerische Innovation, welche die Zeitgenossen unter dem Rubrum Historia Pragmatica fassen. Das ursprünglich aus der Historiographie stammende und über die Philologie und Moralphilosophie in die Romanpoetik übergegangene Paradigma pragmatischer Geschichte fühlt sich einem anthropologischen Realitätssinn ebenso verpflichtet wie einem moralischen Vervollkommnungsideal, liefert damit eine bestimmte Legitimation der Fiktion und bildet das Fundament für jene charakteristische Erneuerung der Utopie, wie sie bis in die Romantik wirkt.

The year is 1808. Davey Ten, a promising Gunwharf Rat, has finished a year of medical school at the renowned University of Edinburgh. It's been a tough year for Davey. Students and faculty alike have been informed of Davey's early workhouse years, his questionable parentage, and his lowly status. These bigots have condemned him by silence, which is killing his spirit. All Davey wants is to return to St. Brendan's. Master Able Six finds a solution. Why not send along another Gunwharf Rat to keep him company? Able's grandmama, a Scot of wealth and influence, arranges for the two Rats to stay at her Edinburgh house, maintained by Esther Teague, a spinster. Fellow Rat Avon March returns to Edinburgh with Davey. Adept at skulking, Avon will provide needed conversation, but also try to learn about the mysterious disappearance of a Royal Marine sergeant and Royal Navy warranted officer, from the hospital's famed Royal Infirmary.

Tauche ein in die taktischen Meisterzüge und blutigen Gefechte des Siebenjährigen Krieges im Herzen der späteren Provinz Posen. Dieses fesselnde Buch wirft einen detaillierten Blick auf Strategien, Marschwege und Schlachten, die dieses Land geprägt haben. Preußen und Russland kämpfen erbittert, wobei die Preußen ein entscheidendes Ziel verfolgen: die Zerstörung von Nachschub und Verpflegungsdepots. Die Schlachtfelder erstrecken sich über das gesamte Posener Land, während benachbarte Provinzen wie Schlesien, Pommern und die Neumark in den Wirren dieses Krieges nicht unerwähnt bleiben. Siege und Niederlagen sind ständige Begleiter, die den Weg für die praktische Besetzung Polens ebnen. Durch die Linse dieses historischen Konflikts, beleuchtet das Buch das Verhalten der Polen und beantwortet die fesselnde Frage: Warum markierte dieser Krieg den Anfang vom Ende Polens? Tauchen Sie ein, in eine Zeit, in der Schlachten das Schicksal ganzer Nationen entschieden.

Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock (1724¿1803) war in der Mitte des 18. Jahrhunderts die zentrale Figur der deutschen Poesie. Er revolutionierte Theorie und Praxis des Verses, wertete die Position von Schriftstellerinnen und Schriftstellern im Literaturbetrieb auf, schrieb das wichtigste Epos des 18. Jahrhunderts und ist mit seinen Oden und Gedichten für Lyrikerinnen und Lyriker weiterhin mustergültig und stilbildend. Die 26 richtungsweisenden Beiträge der internationalen Quedlinburger Konferenz, die im 300. Jubiläumsjahr Klopstocks erscheinen, diskutieren die innovative Leistung dieser Dichterpersönlichkeit sowie die facettenreiche und vielseitige Rezeption seiner Werke.