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Pierce Waverly, the Earl of Devonmont, has never forgiven his parents for inexplicably abandoning him to distant relatives as a child. Nevertheless, when he receives word that the stranger he calls "Mother" is gravely ill, the unabashed rogue makes a rare return to Montcliff, his country estate. There he finds that the woman is perfectly healthy,and that he has fallen for a cunning ruse crafted by her ladys companion, Mrs. Camilla Stuart. The lively vicars widow, too bright and beautiful not to arouse the scoundrel in Pierce, is determined to reconcile the Earl and Lady Devonmont. None of them can predict the secrets, both heartening and shocking, divulged between a mother and son, and between two lovers, each haunted by their pasts, that will make Christmas night at Montcliff one to remember,and the glorious night after, one to treasure for a lifetime. Book
(The School for Heiresses) When Madeline Prescott took a teaching position at Mrs. Harris's School for Young Ladies, it was to help restore her father's reputation. Instead, she's in danger of ruining her own. The devilishly handsome Anthony Dalton, Viscount Norcourt, has agreed to provide "rake lessons" to Mrs. Harris's pupils so they can learn how to avoid unscrupulous gentlemen, and Madeline is to oversee his classes. She has always believed that attraction is a scientific matter, easily classified and controlled -- until she's swept into the passionate desire that fiercely burns between her and Anthony. Nothing could be more illogical than risking everything for a dalliance with a rake -- even one who's trying to behave himself. Yet nothing could be more tempting.... Book
(Bruton Street Bookstore Series) Fitz Monckton, Duke of Groveland, has never encountered a woman he could not seduce--until he clashes with the beautiful Rosalind St. Vincent, whose bookshop sits in the way of Fitz's lucrative development deal. Left nearly penniless because of her late husband's gambling debts, Rosalind has managed to save her bookshop by dint of hard work and through a foray into a slightly irregular endeavor. She has no intention of selling her shop to satisfy the whim of an entitled scoundrel--even if said scoundrel is gorgeous as sin. If money won't entice Rosalind to sell her shop, Fitz must tempt her in other ways--hopefully mutually pleasurable ways profitable to them both. As for the lady's obstinate resistance, that will only make her inevitable surrender all the sweeter... Book
(The DeWarenne Dynasty, 7) With her mother's passing, Alexandra Bolton gave up on love to take care of her family. Now, with the Bolton name in disgrace due to her father's profligate ways, marrying an elderly squire might be the only way to save her family from absolute ruin. But when she meets the infamous Duke of Clarewood, old dreams -- and old passions -- are awakened as never before. Yet she cannot accept his shocking proposition! He is the wealthiest, most powerful peer in the realm, and having witnessed the cold horror of marriage as a child, he has vowed never to wed. But Alexandra Bolton inflames him as no woman has ever done, and she also serves him his first rejection! Now Clarewood - who always gets what he wants -- will choose which rules to play by. But when passion finally brings them together, a terrible secret threatens to tear them apart Book
Nicely illustrated book on English furniture of the Georgian/Regency period. Includes Neo-Hellenic designs 64p.illus.decrated end papers. Book
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Antonia Fairfax was sent home from London by her secret fiancé, Charles Kenyon, because of a small indiscretion. But seven years have passed, with few letters from Charles. Now Antonia must return to London for her niece's coming-out. Antonia knows she can never love anyone but Charles and looks forward to seeing him, but Viscount Kedrington does share her love of verbal sparring.201p. Spine of dj slightly sun=faded, else finer Book
(Signet Regency Romance) In America, Judith Bosworth had always assumed love and marriage went hand in hand. But that vision of wedded bliss faded when the upright man of honor she adored disappeared at sea. Now in Regency London, Judith discovered that both marriage and men were cut of different cloth. The man who asked for her hand was Sir Stacy Warfield, the most handsome, charming, and notorious lord in the realm. And all too quickly Judith learned that he was offering her his title in return for his freedom from fidelity. Practicality told her to say yes. Pride told her to say no. And her senses reeled in disarray as her betraying heart began to play her false each time she got close to this maddening gentleman who promised not to be true.. Book
Marianne Pamberly thinks she's being clever by setting out to make a match in the coming season, but her handsome but lowborn best friend, a former stable hand, accuses her of being shallow and calculating. [Book 2 of 3 in the Flirtations Series] Book
(Signet Regency Romance)(Signet Regency Romance) Caroline Manleigh changed her name to Honor Winslow. She changed her station from high-born lady to humble governess. She draped her beauty in dowdiness, and was ready to go even further to discover the dark secret of her father's death. But before she could do so, she met the love of her life. Lord Andrew Montague, the Earl of Chesney, was perfect in every way. Unfortunately, there was no way he would notice a female such as Caroline feigned to be not when the gorgeous Lady Phoebe Rutherford set her mind to conquer him. Caroline, however, was not a general's daughter for nothing, and she launched a campaign to win out over a ravishing and ruthless rival in a war of womanly wiles and lordly love.... Book
(Zebra Regency Romance) Experienced at helping her physician father in his practice, unfashional Vanessa Holland is hired to transform Lord Thurston's shy invalid sister into a healthy and confident lady, but her arrival at the arristocrat's country estate marks the beginning of a series of mysterious and flattering love notes from a secret admirer. Book
Left alone on the family estate, headstrong Brien Weston has learned to manage for herself. But when she becomes too independent for her noble father's tastes, he orders an arranged marriage "for her own good." Taking matters into her own hands, Brien discovers that what makes a woman truly ineligible for marriage is marriage itself. So how does a woman acquire a husband . . . who won't really be a husband? Having rejected his own father's title and fortune, shipbuilder Aaron Durham vows to find a way to finance his dreams. But what is a charming scapegrace to do when a desperate young lady and a small fortune fall into his lap . . . with a shocking condition attached? One irresistible night of passion will change their destinies. Touch by touch, kiss by kiss, they fall deeper into a love large enough to span continents . . . strong enough to overcome deception . . . and sweet enough to make them forget that they have been. " Book
(Signet Regency Romance)There was a time when Helen St. James had everything she could ever want. But when her parents died, a scheming uncle seized his chance and kidnapped his niece--stealing her family's country estate. Kept under lock and key for a year, Helen came dangerously close to a forced marriage. But she fled the altar on foot--and ran until she could run no more. Now, with nothing but a torn gown and her reticule, Helen is at the mercy of London's streets--and if some noble family does not take her in by nightfall, her reputation will be forever ruined. Rafe Thomas has just sworn to marry the first girl he sees on the road. Any girl would make a better wife than Alice Hillcrest, whose father is blackmailing Rafe into marrying her. But when that first girl he sees is a breathtaking, bewildered temptress with thorns in her wild hair and despair in her limpid eyes, he wonders what he has gotten himself into. One thing is certain, however: Rafe is a man who keeps his word... Book
"In this new approach to Jane Austen"s personal experience and artistic usage of Bath, Maggie Lane investigates the rich diversity of scene and occupation which made the place so powerful an influence upon the novelist"s imagination." 104P. ILLUS NOTES MAP INDEX Book
With her father's death, Georgiana Hartley found herself at the mercy of her lecherous cousin. Yet seeking refuge at the neighboring estate, she came across a danger of another sort altogether as she stared into the amused blue eyes of Dominic Ridgeley, Viscount Alton of Candlewick Hall. Charmed by Georgiana's youthful innocence, Dominic was only too happy to come to her aid. But the simple infatuation had become something infinitely more complicated, and the two of them could no longer deny their passion or their highly improper affections. Book
in-8°, 338 pp, broche, couverture illustree. Rousseurs aux tranches sinon bel exemplaire. [109B-8]
Miss Charlotte Stanwood was the despair of her family. She had reached the ripe age of eighteen without a husband, and if her disastrous first season in London was any indication, she was doomed to spinsterhood. What could you do with a girl who would not learn to chatter sweetly or sew neatly or even play the harp? Instead Charlotte rode as well as any man, read the most boring books, and even knew how to speak German. All society was startled when the dashing, handsome, immensely wealthy Duke of Imbrie asked for Charlotte's hand - and shocked when she turned him down. But that was just the first of many surprises Miss Charlotte Stanwood had in store. A novel is as delightfully entertaining as the best of Georgette Heyer! Neat tight unmarked copy with some wear to paper wraps Book
Nothing seemed more unpleasant to lovely, dark-haired Miss Araminta Surtaine than a coach journey with her unctuous guardian, Lord Robert Eddystone. Still, she had no choice but to accompany him. Her eighteenth birthday, which would entitle her to the extraordinary Surtaine fortune, and freedom, was still two weeks away. But when Araminta realized that Lord Robert planned to force her into marrying his repugnant son, she resolved to risk death to avoid the fate. And so it was that she flung herself from his speeding carriage into darkness and awoke in a camp of gypsies,her memory gone, her name changed, and her future as mysterious and exciting as the roguishly handsome stranger there whose true identity was as dangerous to reveal as Araminta's own.... Book
'A Justin & Anthea Rutherford Georgian Suspense Novel'. Years of exile in an Australian convict settlement fuelled his passion for revenge against three men. Now the day of reckoning was at hand... Sir Eustace Knowle was found battered to death. Threatening, anonymous letters had already been delivered to two others in the party gathered for the wedding of Sir George Marton's daughter. A chain of mysterious event and frightening "accidents" followed. It was at the masked ball that the Honourable Justin Rutherford and his niece, Anthea, witnessed the first incident--but this seemed an unlikely start to one of their famous adventures. Name of previous owner [blacked out] on ffep, elseAS NEWe Book
(Signet Regency Romance) Beautiful, flame-haired Miss Christina Castleford had found a way out of the shadow of scandal cast by her notorious grandmother. The eminently well-born Charles Heybridge had asked for her hand. As his wife, Christina at last would have entry into the society that so harshly had scorned her. Just one obstacle barred her way. A most formidable obstacle. The most irresistible rake in London. The man who vowed that Christina would never wed Charles, and whose weapons Christina had to defeat: outrageous rumor that found her such easy prey... and the arrow of love that Cupid loosed so skillfully at her heart.... Book
Miss Frances Dean, known as Fancy, thinks she need no longer struggle to resist the handsome, wealthy Earl of Wychfield when the stunning Lady Celeste Standon throws herself at him, but the earl has other ideas Book
Lady Antonia Burke was the most outrageous beauty in all the realm. She was the despair of her proper papa, the agony of her swarm of suitors, and the delight of wagging tongues that reveled in her every escapade. Lucien St. Clare was the most disgraceful lord in London. He had unforgivable broken a gentleman's code of honor, unthinkingly broken a legion of ladies' hearts, and unrepentingly broken every rule of decent behavior. Love between these untamed two was like an accident that was bound to happen -- and that neither could survive without one surrendering what was most precious to them both: the upper hand... Book
When Sir Anthony Malory's young daughter is abducted from London's Hyde Park, her kidnapper's ransom note mistakenly falls into the hands of a Malory relative, the sea captain Boyd Anderson. Searching for the girl with Anthony, Boyd fully intends to make the foolhardy villain pay. But he hardly expects to find exquisite Katey Tyler, recently a passenger on his ship, at the center of the plot! Innocent Katey, who fled her dull Connecticut town in search of romance and adventure, is about to experience more excitement than she ever dreamed of now that she has caught the attentions of Boyd Anderson. For a multitude of surprises await Katey, from the startling truth about her own family, to the lengths a man will go to win the affections of a lady who has every reason to despise him-but who can't resist the seductive, impassioned love he offers. Crisp, unread copy, as new except for remainder mark Book
A lavishly illustrated introduction to classical furniture from the viewpoint of a modern master of the style. The author surveys classicism from it origins in ancient Greece and its rebirth in Renaissance Italy to its golden age in 18th century France, England, and America. It also features some modern pieces from the Linley workshops that emulate the craftsmanship of those masters.192p. illus.index. Book