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(Signet Regency Romance) When lovely Perdita comes to the aid of an injured duke in the elegant Regency resort of Bath, she suddenly finds herself pursued by two men--the wickedly charming duke and his rakish son, Lord St. Ive. Clean tight copy, slight wear to paper covers Book
Beau Nash was a one-time Master of Ceremonies at the spa in Bath and concurrently at the more provincial resort located in Tunbridge Wells. Beau Nash has been called by some the most picturesque dandy of the age. Connely writes from the viewpoint of one who is very familiar with Bath and the enourage of those who went there "to take the cure" 194p. plates bibliography index. name of previous owner, else fine Book
in-8°, 207 pp., illustrations en noir, broche, couv. illustree.- 9782873860349 Bon etat. [DV-8]
Her name was Submit, but she vowed she never would. She was young and proper, and happily married to an elderly marquess. But only when she was suddenly widowed did Submit Channing-Downes encounter a true and burning desire -- in the dangerous embrace of roguish aristocrat Graham Wessit. His eyes spoke of experience; his kiss urged Submit to give in to his heated persuasions. In a tumultuous battle of wills, Submit would find her heart caught up in a whirlwind of fiery passions--and unexpected pleasures. . . Nothing is quite so sensuous . . . Or so seductive . . . Book
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Overhearing the marriage proposal of the haughty Lord Ravenal and its subsequent refusal, unconventional Gwenda Mary Vickers offers some unsolicited advice on love and becomes the next object of his affections Book
Around the turn of the 19th century the towns, villages and countryside of Britain attained a level of picturesque beauty and charm that has been unsurpassed since. In watercolour drawing artists caught the changing light and weather to perfection, and in aquatint engravings their subtle tones could be reproduced in prints virtually indistinguishable from the originals. Here nearly 50 of the finest views and scenes in prints of the period are reproduced, their colours still as fresh and vivid today as when they were first published. Drawing upon contemporary accounts, John Barr provides a commentary of the artists, engravers and prints in this album which portrays the elegance and robust variety of Regency Britain for today's armchair tourist.A selection 50 illustrations reproduced from Topographical and Colour Plate Books of the Regency period [1790-1840] "providing today's armchair tourist with an album that faithfully portrays the elegance and robust variety of Regency Britain." 127p.illus. Illustrated endpapers Book
(Signet Regency Romance) After her roguish husband, Julian Rown, is reported lost at sea, Clarice searches for a more conservative spouse only to have Julian return when she's found the perfect partner. Book
(Signet Regency Romance)"The Earl of Ennismount is the most despicable man in Britain." Beautiful widowed Lady Camilla Summerton meant every savage word of that 'scathing statement. She knew Dominic, the Earl of Ennismount, all too well. During her engagement to her late husband, Lord Harry Summerton, Dominic had tried to convince her to change her mind. During her marriage, he kept insisting she had made a mistake.Now Dominic had entered her life again. Again he refused to respect her words of rebuff But soon she noticed how faint the call of conscience was beside the rising clamor of desire. And Camilla had to wonder if the strength of her virtue could again withstand this masterful man's merciless campaign of conquest ... Book
30 pages. Features: 18th Century Wedgwood - Beeson Collection, Birmingham, Alabama; Master Potters of Quebec; Victorian Jewelry; Museum of Leaterhcraft; Defining Regency; Daniel Fowler, R.C.A. 1810-1894 - Part 2 - The Artist in Canada; Bermuda's Tucker House; Rouen Museum - Early Ironwork; Bermuda Fan Collection; The Cardinal's Strainer Dish. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound copy. Book
8vo., First Edition, with plates; black cloth, gilt back, a fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper.
Nicely illustrated book on English furniture of the Georgian/Regency period. Includes Neo-Hellenic designs 64p.illus.decrated end papers. Book
A Christmas Collection [1] A Handful of Gold by Mary Balogh. Not only is Julian Dare dashing and wealthy, but he's the heir to an earldom. So what do you get a man who has everything? Innocent and comely Verity Ewing plans on giving Julian her heart -- the most precious gift of all. [2] The Season for Suitors by Nicola Cornick. After some close encounters with rakes in which she was nearly compromised, heiress Clara Davenport realizes that she needs some expert advice. And who better for the job than Sebastian Fleet, the most notorious rake in town? But the tutelage doesn't go quite as planned, as both Sebastian and Clara find it difficult to remain objective when it comes to lessons of the heart! [3] This Wicked Gift by Courtney Milan Lavinia Spencer has been saving her hard-earned pennies to provide her family with Christmas dinner. Days before the holiday, her brother is swindled, leaving them owing more than they can ever repay. Until a mysterious benefactor offers to settle the debt. Innocent Lavinia is stunned by what the dashing William White wants in return. Will she exchange a wicked gift for her family's fortune?. 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
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.Signed on titl epage by author Book
Shw was a usurper and a fortune hunter.. or so it seemed to Alex, Earl of Templestowe. Alex found himself deprived of part of his inheritance. The home where he had grown up had been left to his cousin's widow, Harriet Ashburn, a woman whose reputation was not to her credit. But Cousin Harry was not the least bit like her reputation - unless she was playing some sort of devious game. Harry seemed to be gentle and kind and all woman, and Alex was afraid of his growing attraction to her. Harry had already tricked his cousin into marrying her, and one fool in the family was more than enough. Book
Fine Romanian Paperback. Demy 8vo. (22 x 15 cm). In Romanian and a small abstract in English. 300 p. Criza dinasticâ din România, (1925-1930).= The dynastic crisis in Romania, (1925-1930). The first signs of a serious institutional impasse, an event commonly referred to as the "Crisis of succession", may be applied between 1918-1919, when Prince Carol, the eldest son and heir of King Ferdinand - who was in love with Ioana (Zizi) Lambrino - was ready to give up his powers as a successor of the Romanian Crown. Although the question of the succession to the throne was governed with great efforts in 1881 by Ferdinand's appointment as successor to the Crown, the constitutional order of the country knows in the third decade of the last century, an unprecedented stalemate, a result of the Crown Prince Carol's decision to withdraw from the order of succession. Decision of the Council held in Sinaia, on December 31st, 1925, on the question of giving up the throne would lead to the convening of the two Houses of Parliament for January 4th, 1926. Patriarch Miron Cristea was to be involved in the major events that have ridden the Romanian political stage in 1925 and 1927, on the occasion of the so-called "dynastic crisis", as a witness and adviser, and then, with the establishment of the Regency, as a member of it, alongside Prince Nicolae, the younger son of King Ferdinand I and Gheorghe Buzdugan, the President of the High Court of Justice and Cassation.
[The Romantic Novels of Barbara Cartland. Vol. 1] Barbara Cartland's facsimile signature on title page on each book."As a minor member of the Greek Royal Family in exile in England, beautiful young Princess Giona knows her Fate only too well. One day she is to marry for duty to her country rather than for love. But to her horror, destiny comes calling far too soon when by Queen Victoria's Royal Command she must marry the ageing and unpleasant King of the Balkan State of Slavonia in order to prevent it being swallowed up by its powerful neighbours, Austria and Germany." Book
(Signet Regency Romance) Lovely young Sarah Howard had to decide: Who was the real Nicholas Stanhope? Was he this dazzlingly handsome heir to a glittering title who won her heart with his wonderful kindness and wonder-filled kisses? Was he the splendid suitor to whom she gave her heart and pledged her hand? Or was he a loathsome libertine who took advantage of her weakness after another man betrayed her? Was he a cold and calculating cad who siezed on her father's folly to take possession of her family's estate? And above all, did she dare find out the truth about this man she could not help but love...? Book
Well-bred orphan Cristabel Swann tolerates her thankless teaching job until her uncle dies unexpectedly. Arriving in London to claim her inheritance, Cristabel encounters something else entirely--a loutish naval captain who won all of the old man's property in an evening's gambling, leaving his niece nothing but debt! To his credit, Captain Chase recognizes her desperation and offers her a position as landlady of a "boarding house" in Kensington. Cristabel is happy with her new situation and with the female tenants of the house. They are exceedingly well dressed for working-class girls and have many admirers. Cristabel soon has a beau of her own--the dashing Lord Winstoke, who seems just a tad familiar, both in appearance and in attitude. Of course, Cristabel maintains propriety in every situation. But she cannot understand why the men she meets are so forward. Could it be the company she keeps? Book
(Signet Regency Romance) All her life, Guinevere Holland has been overshadowed in her mother's affections by her twin brother, the Earl of Holybrooke. But when the Holland family takes a London town house for the Season, Guin's mother expects the young miss to make a suitable match, without considering whether she wishes to marry at all. A master at diplomacy, Sir Frederick Hawkesworth has fared less well in the politics of love. Then he meets Guin at a dinner party, and the shy beauty intrigues him ore than any of the incomparables of the ton. But it will take all the charm, wit, and savoir faire Sir Frederick can muster to convince Guin that she and no other is Cupid's choice for him. Book
Could her head rule her heart? Juliana Penridge was beautiful, intelligent ... and penniless. She had been deprived of her dead husband's estate when an unscrupulous cut-throat presented false papers of ownership. But Juliana's spirit remained unbroken, and she set out to find herself a job. Instead she found Miles Harcourt lying injured in the road. Juliana helped the enigmatic, undeniably attractive gentleman to a nearby country house and nursed him back to health.Miles repaid Juliana for her kindness by escorting her to London. The gossip-mongers soon began wagging their tongues, however, and Juliana thought it best to leave. If only she hadn't fallen in love . Book
(The Rarest Blooms series ) Outrageously wealthy, the Duke of Castleford has little incentive to curb his profligate ways and enjoying his hedonistic lifestyle to the fullest. When a behest adds a small property to his vast holdings, one that houses a modest flower business known as The Rarest Blooms, Castleford sees little to interest him...until he lays eyes on its owner. Daphne Joyes is coolly mysterious, exquisitely beautiful, and utterly scathing toward a man of Castleford's stamp-in short, an object worthy of his most calculated seduction. Daphne has no reason to entertain Castleford's outrageous advances, and every reason to keep him as far away as possible from her eclectic household. Not only has she been sheltering young ladies who have been victims of misfortune, but she has her own closely guarded secrets. Then Daphne makes a discovery that changes everything. She and Castleford have one thing in common: a profound hatred for the Duke of Becksbridge, who just happens to be Castleford's relative. Never before were two people less likely to form an alliance-or to fall in love... Book
The ancient tower-home of the aristocratic Darsham family has brought fame to the little English village of Senwich, despite strange rumours Kate Quantrill, the beautiful nineteen-year-old daughter of a sea captain, gets her chance to discover how many of them are true. For when Oliver Darsham, the fascinating and forbidding lord of the tower, hires Kate as a companion for his young daughter, Kate finds herself involved not only with the child but with the master.Kate has to discover the secret of the tower. For it is a secret that affects them all. Vintage Gothis. Slight wear to paper covers Book