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An army officer who has returned to his childhood home . . .An earl's daughter forced to earn her own living . . .Two damaged souls who find friendship . . . and love . . .Lieutenant-General Cyrus Cressley's head wound leaves him blind in one eye and unsuited to lead men into battle. Selling his commission, Cy returns to Melrose to find his father long dead and his distant brother, who is in poor health, the new Duke of Margate. Cy is given use of the hunting lodge on the estate, where he seeks to find his purpose in life after being forced from the military.Lady Finola Honeyfield's come-out was ruined when a cruel trick was played upon her, leaving her to trust no one but her dogs. She retreats to the country and becomes one of England's premier trainers of English springer spaniels, having found a way to earn her keep, even as she is lost in loneliness.Thanks to her Honeyfield spaniels, Finola has a chance meeting with Cy. Soon, a friendship springs up between them, with Cy even helping Finola train her current litter of pups. But these two keep secrets from one another and when Cy suddenly finds himself the Duke of Margate, Finola washes her hands of him.Can Cy convince Finola they are meant to be together and forge a path as the Duke and Duchess of Margate-or will her mistrust of gentlemen of the ton keep them apart forever?Each book in the Suddenly a Duke series is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order.Suddenly a Duke: Book 1 - Portrait of the DukeBook 2 - Music for the DukeBook 3 - Polishing the DukeBook 4 - Designs on the DukeBook 5 - Fashioning the DukeBook 6 - Love Blooms with the DukeBook 7 - Training the DukeBook 8 - Investigating the Duke

Desperate times often call for desperate measures, as Mr Bennet is soon to discover under the most painful of circumstances. Having discovered signs of a secret romance between his most sensible second daughter and none other than Mr Darcy.Seeing an opportunity to both avoid ruination and perhaps have some redemption of the family name, Mr Bennet is quick to visit Mr Darcy with a proposed solution. But every solution provides a new set of challenges for Darcy and Elizabeth in this tale of romance lost and found.

In the spring of 1651, nearly half a century before the infamous witch trials of Salem, Massachusetts, a woman known as Goody Bassett was hanged for witchcraft in Stratford, Connecticut. In the spring of 2023, nearly four centuries later, the State of Connecticut absolved all those accused of witchcraft, removing the stigma that their families have needlessly borne. Few facts are known about Goody Bassett and the events surrounding her persecution. This haunting and moving novel, crafted from those few facts as well as detailed accounts of Stratford's early history, tells the tale of young Ruth Paine-later Goodwife Bassett-and how her singular experience beyond the confines of her Puritan world ultimately leads to her demise. Rich in historical insight, The Stratford Devil gives a touching look into the isolated world of an independent woman as she struggles to survive in circumstances beyond her control. With its focus on religion and terror, The Stratford Devil is a parable for our time.

"We are all prompted by the same motives, all deceived by the same fallacies, all animated by hope, obstructed by danger, entangled by desire, and seduced by pleasure."This book is a biography of the man who wrote those words about three hundred years ago, the great man of letters of the eighteenth century, Samuel Johnson. And it has a special purpose: presenting the story of Sam's life in a shorter form than any other researched biography, and conveying that story in a style that's clear and accessible for any general reader. Sam is a fascinating and complex man, and My Sam Johnson will introduce you to him for the first time or make you appreciate him even more.

Lady Grace MacGalloway is the most accomplished of her sisters. She attended the prestigious Northbourne Seminary for Young Ladies which elated her English mother, the Dowager Duchess of Dunscaby. Grace sings beautifully, plays the pianoforte, her embroidery is flawless, and she speaks four languages. Whenever she enters a room, all heads turn her way, which is exactly why the most eligible bachelor in all of Christendom, Prince Isidor, chose her as his bride. From birth, Grace knew she was destined to become a princess. And at last her dreams were coming true.Except the expectations of young ladies are often nothing but hopeful fantasies. Even highborn women like Her Ladyship, born into powerful families often discover their arranged marriages do not measure up to their expectations. When Grace's world shatters, she is mortified, never wanting to show her face in public again, never wanting to look into the eyes of a man again. But when she retreats to her family's hunting lodge in the Highlands of Scotland and awakes from a nasty fall, it's the eyes of a social outcast that make her wonder if she's spent her life following the wrong dream.

"When shy Miss Eliza Balfour married the austere Earl of Somerset, twenty years her senior, it was the match of the season -- no matter that he was not the husband Eliza wanted. Now, ten years later, Eliza is widowed. Suddenly, she is left titled, rich, and, for the first time in her life, utterly in control of her own future. She's always lived by society's conventions, but now, Eliza has resolved to do as she wants. And what she wants is to head to Bath with her cousin Margaret, pursue painting, learn to drive, and flirt with Bath's most alluring new resident, the infamous Lord Melville. But when the ripples of Eliza's behavior reach her late husband's nephew -- who broke Eliza's heart, years ago -- Eliza will learn that freedom does not come without consequences. The only way to ensure she can keep her fortune is to avoid all scandal -- but where's the fun in that?"--

Privé de la femme de ses rêves par l'ingérence de son père, Calder Stafford a passé les dix dernières années à prouver qu'il était autonome, austère et totalement indifférent aux joies de la vie. Maintenant qu'il est duc de Hartwell, il veut prendre sa revanche en abolissant les traditions des fêtes de fin d'année que son père aimait tant. Ses soeurs ne le feront pas fléchir, pas plus que la femme, récemment revenue en ville, qui lui a été volée. De retour à Hartwell pour prendre soin de sa mère, Felicity Garland, veuve, est ravie de rentrer chez elle, surtout pour les fêtes de fin d'année. Cependant, les joyeuses festivités auxquelles elle s'attend ne sont pas au rendez-vous. Lorsqu'elle remonte à la source du problème - le duc -, elle est sidérée de constater à quel point le jeune homme qu'elle aimait autrefois s'est endurci. C'est à elle de briser la forteresse impénétrable qui entoure son coeur, non seulement pour sauver Noël, mais pour le sauver lui aussi.

La marquise de Darlington ne désire qu'une seule chose avoir une maison pleine d'enfants. Mais après trois ans de mariage, Poppy a perdu tout espoir. Lorsqu'elle découvre que son mari ne partage pas son chagrin, elle tente d'apaiser son coeur douloureux en apportant son aide à une institution locale pour femmes et mères isolées. Mais l'arrivée d'une future mère ne fait que raviver son désir, creusant davantage le fossé entre elle et Gabriel. Après avoir perdu sa mère et sa soeur en couches, Gabriel, marquis de Darlington, se réjouit secrètement que sa femme n'ait pas été capable de concevoir un enfant. Il ne peut supporter l'idée de la perdre, même pour réaliser leur rêve de fonder une famille. Gabriel, qui veut à tout prix lui prouver son amour, lui fait une proposition choquante. C'est un risque, mais s'il parvient à surmonter les craintes et les hésitations de Poppy, il pourra lui offrir ce qu'elle désire le plus pour Noël.

Autrefois, le comte de Buckleigh était un marginal sans titre, malmené pendant ses études à Oxford. Aujourd'hui, il a surmonté ses difficultés, et il est impatient de découvrir l'avenir, surtout lorsque sa plus vieille et plus chère amie, Bianca, a besoin d'aide pour sauver la fête annuelle de fin d'année. Ash a un plan pour sauver l'événement, mais lorsque les tyrans de sa jeunesse reprennent leurs vieilles habitudes, il doit tout risquer pour mettre le passé derrière lui et trouver le véritable amour. Furieuse de voir son frère refuser d'organiser la fête de la Saint-Étienne, Lady Bianca Stafford s'engage à offrir leur fête aux villageois. Elle voit en Ash le sauveur de leur tradition locale, et peut-être un avenir auquel elle ne s'attendait pas. Mais son frère a d'autres projets pour elle une saison et un mariage, et pas avec Ash. Lorsqu'une catastrophe survient, tout ce qui lui tient à coeur se retrouve menacé et il faudra un miracle, ou un héros, pour sauver la situation.

Known as the "Black" Regiment, the Story of the First Continental Army Unit Composed of African American and Native American Enlisted Men In December 1777, the Continental army was encamped at Valley Forge and faced weeks of cold and hunger, as well as the prospect of many troops leaving as their terms expired in the coming months. If the winter were especially cruel, large numbers of soldiers would face death or contemplate desertion. Plans were made to enlist more men, but as the states struggled to fill quotas for enlistment, Rhode Island general James Mitchell Varnum proposed the historic plan that a regiment of slaves might be recruited from his own state, the smallest in the union, but holding the largest population of slaves in New England. The commander-in-chief's approval of the plan would set in motion the forming of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment. The "black regiment," as it came to be known, was composed of indentured servants, Narragansett Indians, and former slaves. This was not without controversy. While some in the Rhode Island Assembly and in other states railed that enlisting slaves would give the enemy the impression that not enough white men could be raised to fight the British, owners of large estates gladly offered their slaves and servants, both black and white, in lieu of a son or family member enlisting. The regiment fought with distinction at the battle of Rhode Island, and once joined with the 2nd Rhode Island before the siege of Yorktown in 1781, it became the first integrated battalion in the nation's history. In From Slaves to Soldiers: The 1st Rhode Island Regiment in the American Revolution, historian Robert A. Geake tells the important story of the "black regiment" from the causes that led to its formation, its acts of heroism and misfortune, as well as the legacy left by those men who enlisted to earn their freedom.

In a Season filled with surprises, the irrepressible Worthingtons welcome thrilling new love matches into their lively extended family . . .Intelligent. Kind. Must like children. Passable looks. A man of means. Must make us laugh . . . For Lady Alice Carpenter, these are some of the “musts” on the checklist for eligible bachelors compiled with her sisters as they husband-hunt among the ton. Yet when she encounters a striking nobleman on her morning ride in Hyde Park, Alice soon tallies another list of first impressions . . .Shallow. Flirtatious. Without seriousness of purpose. Impossible to avoid . . .Gifford, the Marquis of St. Albans, must wed in order to wrest his estate from his controlling father. How hard could it be to snag a suitable match? Waltzing with lovely Lady Alice at the Season’s whirl of balls and soirees however, defies Giff’s expectations: his dance moves are smooth but their small talk is excruciating—he offers up gossip sheet tidbits while she interrogates him on his charitable works—or lack thereof!Charming. Amusing. Irresistible . . . A disastrous idea?Alice is willing to entertain the possibility that there is more to the man than meets the eye—though what meets the eye is quite attractive. But when Giff’s true character is tested, she realizes it takes more than a list to reveal the heart of a worthy and honorable gentleman . . .

Go beyond the original Shondaland series on Netflix, Queen Charlotte, with this lushly romantic Bridgerton prequel novel written by New York Times bestselling authors Julia Quinn and Shonda Rhimes as the marriage of Queen Charlotte and King George of England leads to an unexpected love story and a union that transforms society.In 1761, on a sunny day in September, a King and Queen met for the very first time. They were married within hours.Born a German Princess, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was beautiful, headstrong, and fiercely intelligent... not precisely the attributes the British Court had been seeking in a spouse for the young King George III. But her fire and independence were exactly what she, and her King, needed.Because George has secrets... secrets with the potential to shake the very foundations of the monarchy.Thrust into her new role, Charlotte must navigate the intricate politics of the court--with the newly-titled Lady Danbury at her side--all the while guarding her heart, because she is falling in love with the King...even as he pushes her away. Now, Charlotte must learn to rule, and to understand that she has been given the power to remake society, fulfilling her destiny as Queen. But she also has to fight for the love growing between her and George as people first, royals second. As she says to him: "Fight with me! Fight for me!"

After years abroad, Genevieve St. Claire returns to London's high society hoping to make a suitable match. But when she reconnects with Sebastian Mordesley, the roguishly charming Marquis of Mordesley, old passions ignite. Despite their scandalous past and Sebastian's rakish reputation, Genevieve finds herself drawn to him again.As gossip spreads, Genevieve must choose between propriety and following her heart. Can their love overcome the forces trying to tear them apart? Sebastian too faces pressure to suppress his forbidden feelings for Genevieve. In each other, they find a connection both know they shouldn't pursue but cannot resist. Whispers of the Heart is a sweeping historical romance about duty, desire, and defying convention for love.

Great European planetary festival in Dresden: a serial killer sends out poison horoscopes.Police student Max, severely disturbed by combat missions in Afghanistan, and his Evi, a petty criminal bakery clerk from Upper Lusatia, go in search of clues. While she hunts poisoners in the pulsating Florence on the Elbe, he accompanies the star astrologer Scultetus as a bodyguard to the end of the world.Art Nouveau palace in Prague, Chinese pagoda on the Canary Islands, heavenly priests of the Sahara, Istanbul horoscope scholars, alpine castle with scary witch, planetary avenues on the Atlantic, Scottish druid circles, star hall in Øresund, secret studies in Warsaw, examination by granite-headed lodge brothers and odyssey through the Zittau mountains, escape and return to Dresden.Showdown on the roof of the European Central Bank in Frankfurt am Main. And on, on and on, to the city of dawn in distant India.

It's getting hot in here!Your favourite authors are returning for another passionate season at the Soho Club.London's most outrageous and yet discreet private club is the scene of plenty of secrets and scandals, making it a hot summer for sure!This third collection from the fabulous Soho Club is full of the secrets and scandals you love, and plenty of surprises. This steamy anthology includes second chance romances, sapphic discoveries and pages of passion.Available for a limited time only.

It was loathe at first sight when Cecilia Bromwell met John Rowley, the Earl of Cosford five years ago at a party where his ill-conceived prank and irascible temper ruined not one but two of her new gowns. Now, at a Yuletide house party, Cecilia learns their parents seek to match them in wedded bliss. However, she has no interest in even speaking with the "Menace," especially after he spills wine down her bodice, ruining yet another gown.John has no desire to be paired with the "Shrew" for the Yule log hunt. But if they can suffer each other's company for a short time, perhaps they can convince their parents that they do not suit. When they're separated from everyone else and a snowstorm drives them to seek shelter alone in a cottage together, it may not matter what they want.With marriage all but imminent, can these enemies become lovers by morning?

A curse. A runaway bride. A legendary hero. These are the ingredients to a sweeping romantic and epic fairy tale of star-crossed lovers that spans across time and space... For years, Lady Kassandra Stanton has long admired the portrait of the Dark Horseman, which hangs above the wall to her family's grand estate. Tall, dark and handsome, the Dark Horseman embodies everything that Kassie's romanticized in her ideal dream man. This legendary figure, who's cursed to wander the enchanted forest in her remote and sleepy English country village, is regarded as a saint to some and to others, he's the very devil, himself. But to Kassie, the Dark Horseman represents the dashing and kind hearted gentleman, who's always watched over her in her dreams, ever since she was a young girl. As much as Kassie wishes and longs for him to be real; sadly, much to her dismay, she must marry another or else, risk losing her inheritance and ancestorial estate over to a distant male relative. And so, on the eve of her wedding, Kassie finds herself on horseback and wandering through the woods, where she soon discovers that the Dark Horseman is not only limited to merely a myth; but rather, he's also a real man, in the flesh. But in a surprise twist of fate, while lost in the enchanted forest, Kassie comes face-to-face with the very legendary hero, himself! Lord Henry Galloway, better known as the Dark Horseman, has been cursed to wander the enchanted forest alone for all eternity, never to die nor to venture outside beyond the boundaries to the very land that cursed him. For the past one hundred years and counting, Henry, along with his trusted horse, Midnight, have been condemned to live a solitary existence, with no remedy in sight to break their looming spell. For an immortal man, he's grown fearless over this past century. Death nor injury can destroy him. Neither sleep nor hunger can sustain him. Although Henry has long accepted his doomful fate, one day he unexpectantly encounters a runaway bride and his world is immediately turned upside down. After years of solitude, Henry's finally met his match with a mortal woman. But can an immortal man and a mortal woman have a happy ending? Can their love be the cure to an unbreakable curse? Will our heroine, Kassie, serve as the missing link to Henry's heart, whom he's waited so long for? Can she save him from an eternity of loneliness and damnation? Will love conquer all, in the ultimate ending to this dark and epic fairy tale?

Amidst Regency England's matchmaking frenzy, the charitable Lady Catherine Breckenridge and the charismatic Duke of Bedford enter a counterfeit romance, unraveling their convictions as they navigate the fine line between pretense and passion. Lady Catherine Breckenridge has dedicated herself to charitable pursuits, shunning the allure of romance and marriage. Yet, her family has other plans. As Catherine edges toward her twenty-second year, her kin's determination for a timely union grows resolute. Unexpectedly, salvation arrives in the form of a well-known rogue, the Duke of Bedford. Charles De Vere, the dashing Duke of Bedford, possesses both charm and fortune, entitling him as one of England's most eligible bachelors. Despite his unsavory reputation, he finds himself besieged by eager mothers and their marriageable daughters at every society gathering. However, this season, he unveils a masterful strategy. When the Duke proposes a clandestine alliance to Lady Catherine, her pragmatic nature sees the wisdom in his scheme. While he may be a rogue, he's also a trusted confidant of her brother. Moreover, she remains steadfast in her conviction to resist any rogue's enchantments. Neither harbors matrimonial intentions, and their hearts bear no inclinations toward each other. Their plan appears impeccable-until fate casts an unexpected twist. Indulge in a world of forbidden passions, strategic alliances, and a love that defies conventions. Join the ranks of avid readers who have fallen under the spell of the Fated for a Rogue series: Embark on an enchanting journey through the pages of the Fated for a Rogue series, a captivating collection of Regency historical romances that sweep you into a world of passion, elegance, and untamed desires. As societal norms clash with the yearnings of the heart, each novel unveils a tale of love that defies conventions and traverses the boundaries of circumstance and expectation. From daring encounters at village May Day celebrations to the allure of Yuletide festivities, and from the unraveling of deceptive courtships to the pursuit of passion and reformation, the Fated for a Rogue series delves into the intricate dance between love and legacy, offering a vivid portrayal of romantic resilience against the backdrop of Regency England. Join us in exploring these captivating narratives where destiny weaves its threads through the lives of protagonists who dare to forge their own paths, and the men who love them. Book 1: A Wallflower's FollyBook 2: One Fateful May DayBook 3: Fate Gave Me a DukeBook 4: Earl of StoneBook 5: Who Needs a DukeBook 6: Rogue for the Taking

O casamento deles não é por amor. Ela vai se certificar disso.Kitty Stokes nunca imaginou que seria tão fraca a ponto de se sacrificar no altar das obrigações familiares, mas quando a única alternativa ao casamento com Lorde Hayworth é bancar a babá dos filhos de seu irmão, Kitty concorda relutantemente. No dia do casamento, ela tem certeza de que cometeu um erro grave, mas é tarde demais para voltar atrás.Phineas Hayworth evitou ver sua noiva antes do dia do casamento - o preço que ele se forçou a pagar por ser tão mercenário a ponto de se casar com a irmã de um rico comerciante em uma tentativa de salvar sua propriedade das ruínas. Sua beleza, portanto, é um choque, assim como seu tratamento frio, que ele sente que merece. Phineas faz um juramento de que não se aproximará dela em busca de um herdeiro, a menos que o convite venha dela.Quando Phineas se propõe a colocar sua propriedade em ordem e apresentar sua nova esposa à sociedade, ele a acha mais encantadora do que poderia esperar, mesmo em um casamento por amor. Kitty continua a mantê-lo a uma distância segura, embora ele suspeite que os sentimentos dela sejam igualmente profundos. À medida que o amor e o desejo de Phineas por sua esposa crescem, o juramento que ele fez a ela começa a sufocá-los. Logo fica claro que, embora ele já estivesse preparado para se contentar com um casamento sem amor, ele não tolerará um amor não correspondido.

An eye-opening and richly detailed history of women's sexuality that upends entrenched perceptions of the long eighteenth century. Libertine London investigates the sex lives of women throughout the period 1680 to 1830, known as the long eighteenth century. The book uncovers the various experiences of women, whether as mistresses, adultresses, or as participants in the sex trade. From renowned courtesans to downtrodden streetwalkers, it examines the multifaceted lives of these women within brothels, on stage, and even behind bars. Based on new research in court transcripts, asylum records, magazines, pamphlets, satires, songs, theater plays, and erotica, Libertine London reveals the gruesome treatment of women who were sexually active outside of marriage. Julie Peakman looks at sex from women's points of view, undercutting the traditional image of the bawdy eighteenth century to expose a more sordid side, which often left women distressed, ostracized, and vilified for their sexual behavior.

Recommended for and by teachers as a way to introduce very young children to the story of the first Thanksgiving and why we celebrate Thanksgiving.

The hour is critical. The American republic is suffering its gravest crisis since the Civil War. Conflicts, hostility, and incivility now threaten to tear the country apart. Competing visions have led to a dangerous moment of cultural self-destruction. This is no longer politics as usual, but an era of political warfare where our enemies are not foreign adversaries, but our fellow citizens.Yet the roots of the crisis are deeper than many realize. Os Guinness argues that we face a fundamental crisis of freedom, as America's genius for freedom has become her Achilles' heel. Our society's conflicts are rooted in two rival views of freedom, one embodied in "1776" and the ideals of the American Revolution, and the other in "1789" and the ideals of the French Revolution. Once again America has become a house divided, and Americans must make up their minds as to which freedom to follow. Will the constitutional republic be restored or replaced?This grand treatment of history, civics, and ethics in the Jewish and Christian traditions represents Guinness's definitive exploration of the prospects for human freedom today. He calls for a national conversation on the nature of freedom, and poses key questions for concerned citizens to consider as we face a critical chapter in the American story. He offers readers a checklist by which they can assess the character and consequences of the freedoms they are choosing.In the tradition of Alexis de Tocqueville, Guinness provides a visitor's careful observation of the American experiment. Discover here a stirring vision for faithful citizenship and renewed responsibility for not only the nation but also the watching world.

This book brings black history to the fore of the War of 1812, and gives voice those enslaved people who - amidst great power competition between a slave-holding Republic and a slave-holding Empire - demonstrated exceptional bravery and initiative to gain precious freedom for themselves and their descendants.

By: Catherine L. Knorr, Pub. 1956, Reprinted 2023, 120 pages, Index, soft cover, ISBN #0-89308-260-0. Pittsylvania County was created in 1767 from Halifax County, VA. Many of her early settlers were from Pennsylvania, including Germans, Quakers, Welch and Scotch-Irish. Also, many families throughout Virginia relocated here from such counties as: Brunswick, Charlotte, Amelia, Prince Edward, and other Tidewater counties.

"The third book in the Mr. Darcy & Miss Tilney Mystery series, which finds the amateur sleuths facing their most daunting challenge yet: preventing the murder of the imperious Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Someone is trying to kill Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Esteemed aunt of Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, generous patroness of Mr. William Collins, a woman of rank who rules over the estate of Rosings Park with an unimpeachable sense of propriety-who would dare? Lady Catherine summons her grand-nephew, Mr. Jonathan Darcy, and his investigative companion, Miss Juliet Tilney, to find out. After a year apart, Jonathan and Juliet are thrilled to be reunited, even if the circumstances-finding whoever has thus far sabotaged Lady Catherine's carriage, shot at her, and nearly pushed her down the stairs-are less than ideal. Also less than ideal: their respective fathers, Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy and Mr. Henry Tilney, have accompanied the young detectives to Rosings, and the two men do not interact with the same felicity enjoyed by their children. With attempts against Lady Catherine escalating, and no one among the list of prime suspects seemingly capable of committing all of the attacks, the pressure on Jonathan and Juliet mounts-even as more gentle feelings between the two of them begin to bloom. The race is now on to provoke two confessions: one from the attempted murderer before it is too late-and one, perhaps, of love"--

"A fascinating retelling of the first banking and financial collapse in eighteenth-century France. The Scottish economist John Law has been described as the architect of modern central banking. His "System," established in Regency France between 1716 and 1720, saw the founding of a bank issuing paper money and the establishment of State commercial and colonial enterprises aimed at consolidating public debt. What at first seemed like financial wizardry, however, resulted in rampant speculation and economic collapse. In The Politics of Utopia, Arnaud Orain offers a provocative rereading of this well-known episode. Starting in the seventeenth century, he reconstructs the figures and ideas, long predating Law, that anticipated and laid the groundwork for the System, which, he argues, is best understood as a failed social utopia aimed at the total transformation of society. Overturning familiar narratives of this seismic event, this book rewrites a stunning chapter in economic history by dealing with cultural, colonial, religious, and political dimensions of the (in)famous "System" till the French Revolution, revealing new lessons for today's fraught financial landscape"--