1986Long accustomed to a life of independence -- especially in financial matters -- Miss Hannah Jasper was not about to relinquish her freedom to the fortune-hunting Prince Andre-Charles de Bourbon Valois.She was nonetheless surprised to find herself quite attracted to him -- and most distressed that his former fiancee still clung to the hope of a union with him. Princess Eulalie, now wed to octogenarian Samson Croft for reasons presumably mercenary, was shockingly ruthless in her quest.What was Hannah to do? Her mind was set against the Prince, but her heart seemed not so sur Book

Kalamos Books · Canada5,56 €

Ross, JuliaMareMagnum

The Seduction

2004Alden Granville, Viscount Gracechurch, bet everything he owned in a card game--and lost. Now, his only hope is to accept his opponents" final, fateful wager: he must bed the mysterious Mistress Juliet Seton--otherwise he is well and truly ruined. Book

Kalamos Books · Canada6,49 €

Putney, Mary JoMareMagnum

The Rake and the Reformer

1991Beautiful Alys Weston had found refuge from heartbreak in a most unlikely post. Fleeing a treacherous suitor, she had become manager of an isolated country estate by masquerading by mail as a man. But now her masquerade was over. The estate had a new master, whom she had to meet face-to-face. Book

Kalamos Books · Canada5,56 €

Jefferies, SabrinaMareMagnum

'Twas the Night After Christmas

2012Pierce 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

Kalamos Books · Canada6,49 €

Feather, Jane; Jeffries, Sabrina; London, JuliaMareMagnum

Snowy Night with a Stranger (A Holiday Gamble] [When Sparks Fly] [Snowy Night with a Highlander]

2008A Christmas Collection : [1] Jane Feather leads an unwitting Yuletide traveler down a twisting path. Edward Vasey, Viscount Allenton, is journeying precariously through a snowstorm when his coach is overtaken by high-waymen! Robbed of his money, Ned takes refuge at Selby Hall, where a spirited beauty with a shocking secret may steal something more -- his heart. [2] Sabrina Jeffries unlocks the heart of an embittered lord. When a coach accident strands heiress Elinor Bancroft at the home of the notorious Black Baron, she discovers the Christmas Day heartache that darkened his soul years ago -- and her generous heart brings a festive air to his home and reawakens his spirit to love. [3] Julia London sends a debutante into the wintry Scottish wilds.Searching for her rakehell brother, an earl lying low in the wake of a scandalous affair, Fiona Haines is led by a rugged Highlander who obscures his scarred face. As they journey on, Fiona draws closer to her brave, enigmatic protector -- but will fury or passion ignite when he reveals his identity? Book

Kalamos Books · Canada5,56 €

Smith, JoanMareMagnum

The Spanish Lady

1992Although Lady Helena's cousins and heritage were in London, her heart belonged to her beloved Spain. And though the idea of matrimony was not unappealing, she would marry only for love -- passionate and endless -- and if those heartless, mercenary, and dull English men she'd been introduced to were typical of the candidates, she'd pass, gracias.Edward's first error was to take Helena for a milliner, causing her to unleash her flashing look and fiery words upon him. Though her luminous eyes and flirtatious manner were tempting, Helena would not find him an easy victim. Still, if it was a grand match she wanted, he would introduce her to all the great men of England. Better they than he to acquire this headstrong miss with no sense of propriety. Cupid, however, had other plans Book

Kalamos Books · Canada11,13 €

Stevens, RosemaryMareMagnum

The Tainted Snuff Box

2002The second Beau Brummell mystery. " It's the autumn of 1805, and the Prince of Wales, frightened by threatening letters, has moved with his entourage to Brighton to escape the unknown menace. There, during a walk on the beach, his friend Beau Brummell discovers the body of a young lady, whose identity he's moved to discover. Before he can make much progress, Sir Simon, an obnoxious parvenu who has ingratiated himself as the prince's food taster, samples a new blend of snuff belonging to Lord Petersham at a dinner party with fatal results. Believing he was the intended victim, Prinny orders Beau to find out who put the poisoned snuff in Lord Petersham's box. With a cast of enjoyable characters, both real and fictional, and a string of red herrings, hidden motives and plot twists as intricate as a well-tied cravat, this story will delight both historical mystery and Regency fans. Book

Kalamos Books · Canada7,42 €

Plaidy,JeanMareMagnum

The Regent's Daughter

1971Historical novel about Princess Caroline daughter of George IV. Book

Kalamos Books · Canada18,54 €

Lindsey, JohannaMareMagnum

No Choice but Seduction

2008When 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

Kalamos Books · Canada18,54 €

Blyth, HenryMareMagnum

A Fatal Passion

1972Alternative title : Caro: The Fatal Passion: The Life of Lady Caroline Lamb. "The young lady was Lady Caroline Lamb. wife of William Lamb. The young man was the literary lion of English Society Lord George Byron. TheIrs was the most tempestuous and tragic affair of the flamboyant Regency era.336p. bibliography. index/ Test neat and complete,slight damage to covers repaired. Book

Kalamos Books · Canada7,42 €

Drake, Shannon [ Heather Graham Pozzessere]MareMagnum

Wicked

2005Camille Montgomery is aware of the wicked man's reputation. But as an expert in antiquities, she also knows his family's Egyptian artifacts are the finest in England. The problem is, her wayward stepfather knows this, too - and he's determined to steal them. So when he's caught in the act of robbing the so-called Beast of Carlyle, Camille must swallow her fear and boldly confront the man whose mask is said to hide a face too loathsome to behold.The Earl of Carlyle has lived in the shadows ever since the suspicious death of his parents. But he's never stopped trying to unravel the mystery behind what he suspects to have been their murder. And now that the lovely Camille has stumbled into his life, he has the perfect pawn for his deadly game of vengeance and deceit. But in laying his ruthless trap, will he risk losing his own heart? Book

Kalamos Books · Canada11,13 €

Blyth, HenryMareMagnum

Caro : The Fatal Passion - The Life of Lady Caroline Lamb

1972Book

Kalamos Books · Canada11,59 €

Kenworthy-Browne, John AnthonyMareMagnum

Chippendale and His Contemporaries

1975Nicely illustrated book on English furniture of the Georgian/Regency period. Includes Neo-Hellenic designs 64p.illus.decrated end papers. Book

Kalamos Books · Canada13,91 €

Linley, DavidMareMagnum

Classical Furniture

1993A 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

Kalamos Books · Canada46,36 €

Linley, DavidMareMagnum

Classical Furniture

1993A 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

Kalamos Books · Canada88,09 €

Steegman, JohnMareMagnum

The Rule of Taste from George I to George IV

1986Reprint of book first publshed by Macmillan in 1936. "...entertaining study traces the various changes in the art of gardening, architecture and painting from the early eighteenth century to the early nineteenth century.... gives an unprecedented inight into the minutiae of classsical living during the Georgian era. 203p. bibliography,.index Book

Kalamos Books · Canada16,23 €

MareMagnum

DENONCIATION à Monseigneur l'Archevêque de Reims, par la faculté de Théologie, de plusieurs propositions enseignées par les Jésuites de la même Ville.

1718L'un des épisodes de la longue querelle entre jansénistes et jésuites. Une grande énergie est déployée au moment même où la France de la Régence bascule dans d'autres mœurs et où la modernité du Système de Law pose les bases de l'économie moderne et dont cette année là représente à la fois son apogée et l'amorce de sa chute.

Librairies Joëlle Cantin · Francia30,00 €

MareMagnum

LETTRE de Monseigneur l'Archevêque, Duc de Reims, Premier Pair de France .......&c, à Messeigneurs les Cardinaux, Archevèques et Evèques assemblez à Paris.

1716L'évêque de Reims, bien connu pour sa fougue antijanséniste, s'adresse non seulement à ses pairs mais aussi aux cardinaux pour leur rappeler toute l'intransigeance qu'il faut maintenir contre les Novateurs (jansénistes). Ce combat lui vaudra de rejoindre lui-même le cardinalat.

Librairies Joëlle Cantin · Francia40,00 €

Melling, Antoine-Ignace, Joseph-Antoine Cervini, Victor Petit, Eugene Ciceri, Andre Gorse, et al.MareMagnum

Voyage pittoresque dans les Pyrenees francais [with] Souvenirs des Pyrenees [with] Bagneres de Luchon et ses environs [with] Les Pyrenees dessinees d'apres nature [with] Alpes et Pyrenees

AN IMPORTANT COLLECTION, IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, OF 19TH-CENTURY DEPICTIONS OF PYRENEAN SCENERY, executed in lithography (often hand-colored), aquatint, and engraving. ***(1) An unusually fine set of Melling's large folio "Voyage pittoresque dans les Pyrenees francais" (1826-1830), complete with 72 delicate aquatints, a map, a lithographed portrait of the artist, and the text by Cervini. Attractively bound and with clean, unfoxed plates (most unusual for this book). ***(2) TWO fine sets of Victor Petit's folio "Souvenirs des Pyrenees", with about 50 lithographs per set. The first set is beautifully hand-colored on fine wove paper; the second set uncolored on chine. As usual with these albums, the sets offer interesting bibliographical differences. ***(3) Two beautiful sets (30 lithographs per set) of Petit's folio "Bagneres de Luchon et ses environs", one colored and one uncolored on chine. ***(4) Two excellent (and different) complete sets of Ciceri's "Les Pyrenees dessinees d'apres nature", both very fresh, in their original bindings. ***(5) Two copies (one colored, one uncolored) of "Alpes et Pyrenees" (1842), both in publisher's cloth. ***(6) Several additional albums by Gorse (two, one with rectangular lithographs and one with oval), Allom, and others, including a few miniature albums. Many of these items are quite rare, and all are in very good condition. Several hundred prints in all. An outstanding collection. (I may consider selling one or more items separately. Please enquire.)

William Cole · Spagna19.500,00 €

Anonimo (Antoine Mongez)MareMagnum

VIE PRIVÉE DU CARDINAL DUBOIS, PREMIER MINISTRE, ARCHEVÊQUE DE CAMBRAIS, ETC.

In 8° pp. VI + 298. Cartone coevo con tit. al dorso e monogramma di appartenenza al piatto anteriore impresso in oro. Macchioline ai piatti e qualche carta tenuamente arrossata; altrimenti fresco e nitido esemplare. Biografia di un prelato con una visione assai originale del cattolicesimo e men che meno della parola di Cristo.

Studio bibliografico Calabro' · Italia150,00 €

Dearden, SetonMareMagnum

A Nest of Corsairs: The Fighting Karamanlis of Tripoli

1976An account of the Arab dynasty founded in 1711 that held the throne of Tripoli for 125 years. Index. 14 illustrations, two maps and an illustration in the text.

Andmeister Books · Regno Unito17,06 €

Chatani, Masahiro; Nakazawa, KeikoMareMagnum

Great American Buildings : Origami Cutouts of Everybody's Favorite Landmarks

1991Make 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.

Bookshop Pistil Books Online · Stati Uniti32,45 €

Huntley, MichaelMareMagnum

History of Furniture: Ancient to 19th C.

2005Ex-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

Bookshop Pistil Books Online · Stati Uniti27,82 €

Grimble, FrancesMareMagnum

After a Fashion: How to Reproduce, Restore, and Wear Vintage Styles

1993A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. 8 1/2"w x 9 7/8"h. 338 pages. Black and white illustrations.

Bookshop Pistil Books Online · Stati Uniti32,45 €

PERRENS F.-T.MareMagnum