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Upon his deathbed Rebecca Redfearn learns that the man who brought her up is not her real father. Alone, poor and ignored by the local minister, she sets out for Yorkshire in quest of her heritage and to confront her actual father.[Original hardcover edition published in 1983 by St. Martins Press under the name of Rosa Hill] 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
Ex-library book with the usual stamps, stickers, etc. Binding is solid and text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. Book shows very little use and is very clean. 224 pages filled with color photos and detailed descriptions
(Lockhart Family Trilogy, Book 1) On leave from his Highland regiment, Captain Liam Lockhart comes to London on an urgent mission: to repossess the stolen family heirloom that could save his ancestral estate. He never dreamed it would involve surrendering his heart. But the beautiful and scandalous socialite Ellen Farnsworth sets his Highland blood aflame with a will as strong and reckless as his own. Though bound to Liam by a soul-searing passion, duty impels Ellen to commit a terrible betrayal.Now, driven by passion, pride, and vengeance that know no bounds, this fearsome Highlander will reclaim not only his family's ancient treasure, but the one daring woman he was meant to love for all time. Book
Quintus MacLachlann is arrogant - unapologetically so. When he's asked to impersonate one half of a married couple to infiltrate Edinburgh society, he relishes the challenge of being "married" to the frustratingly willful yet beautiful Esme. Esme makes no bones about her fervent dislike of the dishonored rake. He's the last person on earth she can conceive of marrying, sham or otherwise. But being forced to play wife to the handsome-as-sin wastrel brings up very real feelings of desire.. Book
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
Beautiful, fair-haired Helene Ambel was the hit of the London season, the epitome of a refined young heiress. But she preferred books, horses, and intellectual pursuits to the dances, parties, and simpering, overdressed, foolish men she could not take seriously. Helene was hungry for adventure. She found it by helping her friends Juliet and Nicholas, who wanted to marry. Juliet's mother preferred the smooth-talking earl as a match for her daughter. And though Nicholas adored Juliet, he had his own reasons for hesitating to make her his wife. Helene was drawn into the dark intrigue that threatened to separate Nicholas and Juliet forever--the same intrigue, that had touched Helene's maid's sister. Then Helene met the handsome Captain Longford. His interest in helping the star-crossed lovers made him very attractive to Helene.... Book
Michele du Bois burst upon the London season as society's most dazzling beauty. Gentlemen swarmed around her like bees after honey--only to have their dreams of marriage brutally dashed. Men were mere playthings to this exquisite enchantress. Then Lord Randol arrived on the scene and suddenly Michele found herself playing a different role. For she had known Lord Randol before. Known him and loved him as she had no other. And now she discovered that she, who had broken so many hearts, risked having her own broken-- by a lord who showed no pity for passion and whose only desire seemed to be for revenge... Book
(Harlequin Regency Romance, No 89) Venetia Fielding had made the catch of the Season! Her dreams had come true with her engagement to the Duke of Hazlemere. But an overheard conversation on the night of her betrothal party sent her flying to the eccentric household of Victor Allen, the French emigre who had been commissioned to paint her portrait. When Venetia's father discovered her whereabouts, she knew she was ruined. Then Victor came to her rescue, claiming they had been married at Gretna Green. That was when her problems really began. Book
Make charming replicas of your favorite American landmarks with this inspiring collection of 25 original origami models. Patterns, instructions, and historical commentary. Previous owner's name inside. 10 1/8"w x 14 1/2"h. You can make these buildings: Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, AT&T Building, Trump Tower, Flatiron Building, Statue of Liberty, Manhattan Skyline, Guggenheim Museum, Museum of Modern Art, Capitol Building, White House (front and back), National Air & Space Museum, Dulles International Airport, Carpenter Center, Gateway Arch, Republic Bank Center, Marina City, Crown Hall, Johnson Wax Building, Hyat Regency Hotel, Golden Gate Bridge, TransAmerica Pyramid, San Francisco Skyline, and the Hollywood Sign.
(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
Miss Glory Sutton has two annoyances in her life. One: the precious spa she's determined to renovate keeps getting damaged by vandals. Two: Oberon, the arrogant Duke of Westfield - the man assigned to help her find the perpetrators.Oberon has no interest in this independent, troublesome woman! And Glory couldn't be less interested in the enigmatic rogue! As they get drawn deeper into the mysteries of the spa, they too must reveal their secrets in order to uncover the truth. And then, perhaps, the legend of the waters will come true! Unread, remainder mark Book
After losing heavily at the tables, Georgiana Morland's brother incautiously challenged the honor of London's most notorious duelist. It's up to Georgie to save her brother from his own folly, not only by paying his debt out of her meager funds, but also to convince the implacable Lord Garth not to shoot her brother. That should be the end of it, except for a certain visit to Vauxhall Gardens and the complications that aroused there. Book
New edition of a book on Georgian architecture in London, first pub 1945. ".this learned and lively book.It treats not only of Georgian architecture but of the whole problem of the growth of a city" HC.349p. illus.list of buildings. index. Condition V.Good/Good (dj spine slightly faded) Book
She must choose... choose to seek a "suitable" position as governess or take the most outrageous risk of her young life. For beautiful, high-spirited Julia Swanton, the next step was clear. She must conceal her father's death, her near penniless state, and plunge into the Season with one object: a wealthy marriage! That decided, she would return to London to delight Beau Brummel, charm the Prince Regent, and dazzle Lord Garde, the wealthy libertine who had already shown an interest. Apart from her jealous sister, only one person could undo her: the handsome Frenchman who had his secrets and knew hers. They had made a cold bargain, but could Julia keep it? Could her icy resolve falter, melted by passion? By love? Fine, but paper age-toned Book
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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
Banished by her father for refusing to marry, Lady Cristabel teams up with Martha Peabody and heads to Lissenberg to continue her opera career, becoming involved instead in political intrigues during th Napoleonic era.192p.Age toned apper, ex-Library but clean & tight and most Library marks and ffep removed Ex-Library
(Signet Regency Romance) Two novels [1] Fine Feathers : Miss Molly Marriott has left the stifling confines of her aunt's home to live with her uncle and cousin at Underhill House and take her rightful place among the ton. But when she falls victim to a highwayman and is left for dead, she's rescued by the magistrate Lord Cordrey. Molly knows there's a plot against her life, but isn't sure whether or not she can trust Cordrey with her life--or her heart.. [2] Makeshift Marriage : When lovely young Miss Laura Milbanke was asked for her hand in marriage in romantic Venice, the irresistibly handsome Sir Nicholas Grenville was at death's door. He had fought a disastrous duel to defend Laura's honor, and now he would defend her from poverty by leaving her his estate when he died. But Sir Nicholas did not die. He lived to bring Laura home to King's Cliff manor. Waiting for him was the fabulously beautiful Augustine Townsend, whom Nicholas had long adored and who would be his - if only Laura did not stand in the way. Should Laura try to fight this ravishing rival? Or should she give her husband his freedom by giving herself to the temptingly attractive Daniel Tregarron, who offered her all the love Sir Nicholas denied her? Never did a young bride find herself in a greater dilemma - as a marriage that broke all the rules threatened to break her heart... Book
Miss Eugenia Liddiard was utterly charmed with her solution to the marriage muddle. Since she must find a husband in her first season (to wait longer would be to disoblige her guardians), she made the practical choice of Tom, her childhood country playmate and her best friend's brother. She and Tom would suit famously and live amicably ever after... But on her way to proposing to the unsuspecting intended, Eugenia was waylaid by the predicament of one Richard Liddiard, a newly discovered and darkly handsome cousin. Richard was earnestly sought by the Bow Street Runners for murder--a case of mistaken identity the enterprising Eugenia could not resist trying to put right. Soon she was one step ahead of the law--and one perilous step behind the real culprit. Bt the true danger lay in the bold, smoldering gazes the captivating Richard! Book
No one knew young Ella Fairmont was Miss Prattle-the notorious London gossip columnist.The main object of Miss Prattle's attention was Patrick Beresford, Duke of Clare--the most sought-after and talked-about bachelor in town. She quoted every indiscreet thing he said. Now a week-long houseparty at Clare's country estate would yield a lot of spicy talk to write about the arrogant nobleman.Ella never suspected there was another side to Patrick. Quite unexpectedly she found herself falling in love with him. Now no one must ever find out that Ella wrote those horrid things. Though it was getting harder and harder to keep the secret Book
[Signet Regency Romance] Double edition containing [1]s Emily Hendrickson's Elizabeth's Rake, in which a lovely young lady is avidly pursued by a notorious scoundrel, [2] Karen Harbaugh's Cupid's Mistake, in which a marquess who despises intelligent women meets his match in a brainy beauty. Book
(Zebra Regency Romance) When Elizabeth Fields, a spinster vicar's daughter, accompanies her shy friend Juliet to an eccentric relative's estate in the hopes of making her the heir to a fortune, she encounters a dashing rival, Major Roderick Shelton, who is promoting the interests of his own half -sister. Book
"A scholarly account of the life and work of the cabinet-maker Duncan Phyfe. includes chapters about his competitors and brief histories of many of his customers." ( An unabridged and unaltered republication of the original limited edition NY. 1939. ) 364pp. with many (295) illustrations (B & W) Clean crisp copy, spine crease, else fine Book
(Signet Regency Romance) Hiring the handsome but bankrupt Mr. Macaulay to woo away the fortune-hunting seductress that is targeting her father, Serena Blake is unprepared for her plan to fail because of her own susceptible heart Book