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Without revealing the fact that she is the daughter of an earl, Octavia has been producing fabulous results as Lisette and Philippa’s governess. Edward is stunned by her competence, backed by her intellect and kindness, but he has been suffering from the attraction he feels for her. Could they ever be together despite the differences in their social standings? He makes an effort to distance himself from Octavia, but the farther apart they are, the greater his longing for her becomes. One day, he finds her asleep in the house and is unable to fight the temptation to touch her…
On 25 February 1956, twenty-three-year-old Sylvia Plath walked into a party and immediately spotted Ted Hughes. This encounter - now one of the most famous in all literary history - was recorded by Plath in her journal, where she described Hughes as a 'big, dark, hunky boy'. Sylvia viewed Ted as something of a colossus, and to this day his enormous shadow has obscured Plath's life and work. The sensational aspects of the Plath-Hughes relationship have dominated the cultural landscape to such an extent that their story has taken on the resonance of a modern myth. After Plath's suicide in February 1963, Hughes became Plath's literary executor, the guardian of her writings, and, in effect respo...
Francesca Shelwood is mortified when Marcus Carne reappears in her life—he stole the most magical, illicit kisses from the young, innocent Francesca! And she swore never to forgive him after being punished for her "wanton" behavior…. Now, on her inheritance, Marcus has returned to offer the unimaginable—marriage! An indignant Francesca refuses, but very soon she walks headlong into danger—and the only man ready to sacrifice his life, and reputation, for her sake is Marcus….
An Honorable Promise Lord Adam Calthorpe had been rash in his promise to look out for a fellow soldier’s sister before the soldier was killed at the battle of Waterloo. For Miss Katherine Payne was a golden-eyed shrew who took genuine delight in flouting Adam’s authority at every turn. Surely bringing her to stay with his mother for the Season would absolve him of his responsibilities—though he sincerely doubted such a headstrong young woman would ever find herself a husband in the marriage mart. But when an unscrupulous man starts pursuing Katherine, Adam comes to realize that fulfilling his promise might actually involve marrying her himself….
Carolyn Duval must get the fabled Ainderby Chalice back to its rightful home, in accordance with her late grandfather's wishes. Cursed with the ability to tempt humans to madness over it, she must keep its existence secret on her long journey. She's hired Colonel John Ancroft to escort her on the way, but since even he can not know their true reason, the youthful Carolyn must pose as the elderly widower Mrs. Hopkins. Will the truth come out, and will the overpowering control over man come from the chalice, or John and "Caro"'s love for each other?
Miss Eleanor Southeran was reliably informed that independence of mind was not a desirable quality in a young lady. But, convinced that she could not love any of the fashionable fribbles of the Ton, Eleanor had so far evaded matrimony. Meeting Mr. Jonas Guthrie, a forthright, coolly cynical gentleman, was a refreshing change—until the scandal that surrounded his name was revealed. Believing herself deceived about his character, Eleanor intended never to see him again. But Jonas had other plans for her….
A Young Woman Disappears. A Husband Is Suspected Of Murder. Stirring Times For All The Neighborhood.
A young woman disappears. A husband is suspected of murder. Stirring times for all the neighborhood. After a humiliating Season, Hester Perceval hid away and concentrated on stimulating her intellect—since her heart was broken! Indeed, Hester was a beautiful genius who cracked codes and solved puzzles, arousing the interest of a pen pal, "Zeno." When she discovered her enigmatic correspondent was Robert, Lord Dungarron—the man who had caused her shame during her Season—she took flight. But Robert found her and convinced Hester to help him uncover a devious plot. And as they toiled over codes and puzzles, they began to discover an overpowering love that defied all reason. Regency Drama Intrigue, mischief…and marriage The Steepwood Scandal
While entranced by the seals that swim off the shore of the Maine island she visits during holidays, sixth grader Molly befriends an interesting girl her age who seems different from other humans.
Friends don't let friends skip leg day. You shall not pass! I'll be back. The way we read these lines-whether or not you picture Gandalf, hear the deep monotone of the Terminator, or smile--makes it clear that media consumption affects our everyday lives, language, and how we identify as part of a group. Millennials Talking Media examines how U.S. Millennial friends embed both old media (books, songs, movies, and TV shows) and new media (YouTube videos, videogames, and internet memes) in their everyday talk for particular interactional purposes. Sylvia Sierra presents case studies featuring the recorded talk of Millennial friends to demonstrate how and why these speakers make media reference...