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Embark on a captivating journey of 'Adventures and Enthusiasms' with E. V. Lucas. In this delightful collection, Lucas, a prolific essayist and humorist, invites readers into a world of wit, charm, and boundless curiosity. Through a series of engaging essays, he shares his adventures and enthusiasms, offering a unique perspective on life's varied experiences. From humorous anecdotes to insightful reflections, Lucas captivates readers with his keen observations and contagious zest for life. 'Adventures and Enthusiasms' is more than a compilation; it's a celebration of the everyday joys that make life extraordinary. Join Lucas on this literary journey, where each essay unfolds a new facet of the author's exuberant spirit, making it an enjoyable read for those seeking a blend of humor, insight, and unabashed enthusiasm.
"When the shy, sensitive Laura Stearns arrives at St. Dunstan's Academy in Maine, she dreams that life there will echo her favorite novel, All Before Them, the sole surviving piece of writing by Byronic "prep school prophet" (and St. Dunstan's alum) Sebastian Webster, who died at 19, fighting in the Spanish Civil War. She soon finds the intensity she is looking for among the insular, Webster-worshipping members of the school's cultic chapel choir: presided over by the charismatic, neurotic, overachiever Virginia Strauss, who is as fanatical about her newfound Christian faith as she is about the miles she runs every morning before dawn. Virginia inducts the besotted Laura into a world of tran...
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"A sharp, hilarious romp through a spot-on believable women's magazine." --Sally Koslow, former Editor-in-Chief of McCall's "An essential novel. . .engaging, sensitive, and so much fun. . .I wanted to hang out with the women of Hers Magazine long after I'd turned the last page." –Diana Spechler, author of Skinny For years, Hers magazine has been a fixture on newsstands--relatable, reliable, and ever-so-slightly frumpy. But with sales slumping, Hers' editor-in-chief soon finds a pink slip in her inbox. And her ruthless, blisteringly high-heeled replacement may not be finished cleaning house yet. . . Leah Brenner suspects she won't be on the payroll much longer either. A telecommuting, breas...
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Self-Control (1811) was a literary sensation, going into four editions in its first year. The first novelist to set her story against a strong Scottish background, Brunton set the scene for other writers such as Walter Scott. Jane Austen was also a fan, she read it at least twice, worrying that the work might foreshadow her own creations.
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