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2007Sir Jason Hunter could not let a young widow fall into ruin when he could so easily help. His intentions were purely honorable, but then the lady herself surprised him with an offer of a carte blanche! Helen Marlowe's despicable brother had left her nearly penniless, and she knew that becoming Jason's mistress was the only practical solution. She told herself the decision was made with her head, not her heart, and had nothing to do with the way this notorious rake made her feel--or the look in his eyes that promised such heady delights.... Book
2015(Breconridge Brothers series ) Lord Geoffrey Fitzroy leads a charmed existence. As the second son of the Duke of Breconridge, he has none of the responsibilities of his older brother and all of the advantages, leaving handsome Geoffrey free to enjoy his rakish pursuits. And pursue them he does, leaving hearts fluttering all over London. But one night, at a ball brimming with high society's most sought-after beauties, only one truly intrigues him: the regal, aloof, and mysterious Miss Serena Carew. Magnificently dressed and wearing jewels befitting a queen, the lady is considered the prize of the season: a noble-born heiress raised in India. But even as Geoffrey's fascination grows, Serena deflects his curiosity -- and with good reason. Serena's exotic past contains a perilous secret that could destroy her. Yet her plan to live in safe solitude is thwarted by her hungry heart, and soon Geoffrey's passionate seduction finds her blissfully bedded -- and wed. Will her deception destroy her chance at happiness as Geoffrey's wife? Or will the devotion of her new husband bring out the hidden truth of her undying love? Book
2014Elizabeth Boyle's fourth novel in the Rhymes With Love series, a resolute young woman goes toe-to-toe with the Beast of Mayfair She has no desire for love.As she arrives in Mayfair, Louisa Tempest is horrified when her incorrigible cat bolts from the carriage and dashes into a neighbor's house, where she comes face-to-face with the reclusive Viscount Wakefield. But even more dismaying than his foul temper is the disarray in which she finds his home. Convinced his demeanor would improve if his household were in order, Louisa resolves to put everything to rights. . . . until she meets the viscount who lives down the lane Much to his chagrin, Wakefield finds it impossible to keep the meddling Louisa out of his home, invading his daily life with her "improvements," and his nights with the tempting desires she sparks inside him. Wounded in the war, he's scorned society ever since his return . . . until Louisa opens the door to his heart and convinces him to give love a second chance. Book
2015(Playful Brides, 3) Certain that no man wants a bluestocking for a wife, Miss Jane Lowndes is careful to wield her books and her spectacles as weapons against matrimony. Convincing her ambitious mama that she's content to stay a spinster is easier said than done, however. It's a good thing Jane is not above a bit of manufactured scandal if it will keep her from the altar, and the argumentative, contrary Lord Garrett Upton.With the war over, Garrett is determined to enjoy his bachelor's life while he can, even when it means attending a house party in celebration of a friend's wedding--and suffering Jane's notorious disdain. But when a masquerade ball leads to a mistaken kiss, he's surprised to learn that Jane's bookish exterior hides a truly passionate soul. When two such headstrong people are determined to remain unattached, can love lead to a happy ending? Book
1979Beautiful, 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
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
2001Miss Gillian Harwell was sure that getting caught in a compromising position would thwart her family's scheme to marry her off for money. However, her plan worked all too well--with her reputation ruined, her only recourse was to wed Viscount Carlton Avery, a lonely widower with three unruly children. And it wasn't long before Gillian found her attempts to help her new family sparking a most surprising romance... Book
2003Married and widowed in short order, Chastity Somers vows to claim her bridegroom's inheritance as the long-lost St. Iyves, Earl of Barrington, if only to have the means to care for his impoverished young cousins. After freeing the children from their workhouse prison, she heads for Sunnyledge. The estate will be hers to run as a children's home if no other heir appears within three months...and if she remains above reproach. But now she must contend with Reed Gilbride, who also believes himself the missing St. Iyves. The dangerously handsome military man has the power to derail all her dreams. She prays he will not find proof of his claim...or realize the power he soon holds over her heart. If she surrenders to the passion he inspires, will she sacrifice the children's future...or find the key to her own? Book
2015(Company of Rigues Series) Lady Hermione Merryhew, daughter of an impoverished marquess, already has her share of problems. The last thing she needs is an intruder in her bedroom, especially not a fugitive thief. She should scream, but the shabby rascal is a man from her past. Six years ago, at her first ball, dashing Lieutenant Mark Thayne failed to steal a kiss, but succeeded in stealing a little of her heart. She's older and wiser now. She can't toss him to the wolves. Besides, she wants that kiss. Now Viscount Faringay, Mark has never forgotten Lady Hermione, but he mustn't involve her in his dangerous life. He's infiltrated the Crimson Band, violent revolutionaries who plan a bloodbath in London, and if he survives the night he will be able to destroy them. Hermione is involved, however, and only he can protect her Book
Best.-Nr. 100.208Paris, Garnier Frères, s.d. 12 x 18, 316 pp., reliure d'édition pleine percaline orange, couverture avant conservée, très bon état.
1995Best.-Nr. 16391ABPrinces Risborough, Shire Publ., 1995. 21 cm. 96 S. mit zahlr. Abb. im Text u. a. Tafeln, dav. 40 in Farbe. Illustrierter Originalkarton (Softcover), Klebebindung. Neuwertiges Exemplar. Shire garden history ; 7.
2005(Zebra Historical Romance) Marriages come in all shapes and sizes, particularly marriages of convenience. Take Claire Barrington's situation: She needed protection from the advances of a local squire, while her dashing new husband Jay needed a wife to shield him from busybody matchmakers. It's a perfect plan...until it goes perfectly awry. For when Claire makes an unexpected visit to her husband's London home, the man she meets is not the man she married--although the brooding look-alike is just as attractive, if not more so...A stunned Jasper Barrington greets his "wife" and has no idea who she is. Her timing couldn't be worse: he is about to announce his engagement to another, yet Claire has documents to prove their union is legal. Then the truth dawns: It was his twin brother, Jason, who married the girl, using his name. And Jasper now has a wife, a fiance, and the devil of a problem. For the unwittingly seductive Claire is proving more than a disruption to his carefully-laid plans--she's quickly becoming a wholly pleasurable distraction... Book
1887Best.-Nr. 74221887 Paris Charpentier et cie éditeurs 1887 In12 Bradel Demi percaline bleue, pièce de titre bordeaux
2003In her seventh captivating adventure, Jane Austen finds her crime-solving mettle put to the test in a confounding case of intrigue, murder, and high treason. Among the haunted ruins of an ancient abbey, Jane is drawn into a shadow world of dangerous secrets and traitorous hearts where not only her life is at stake--but the fate of England. Book
Best.-Nr. 6989ou morceaux inédits sur la Régence,la jeunesse de Louis XV et le règne de Louis XVI recueillis et publiés par F. Barrières in 8 broché,faux-titre,titre XVI,391 pages,1 feuillet de table des matières.Ponthieux et Cie 1828.Ex-libris de Mademoiselle M. Lacronsille de la société des gens de lettres.Edition originale Contient la première éditons des Lettres de Diderot : Le Pour et le Contre, ou Lettres inédites de Diderot, sur la postérité ; avec des observations sur les Lettres et les Beaux-Arts,de 1765 à 1767. Ainsi que les lettres inédites du chevalier de Lille au prince de Ligne,sur la cour de France,de 1779 à 1783.-Conversations du marquis de Bouillé avec le grand Frédéric,Joseph II et Louis XVI,en 1784 et 1785-Lettres sécrètes de Mirabeau au Roi,en 1790.
1989Around 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
1866Best.-Nr. 19835Paris Charpentier 1866 In-12 584 pp, , accompagnée de notes et éclaircissements et suivie d'un index.Couverture déchirée, traces d'humidité, Tome 3 seul
1985[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
2005A 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
1992Here is a wondrous new collection of original stories from five acclaimed Regency authors. Each tale celebrates the sweetness and excitement of a summer romance -- as handsome lords, bewitching ladies, and devilish rogues come together in revelry and scandal. These are enchanting stories about love and lovers that will always be in season. [1] Heath, Sandra -Brighton Betrothals (2] McRae, Melinda - A Country Wedding (3) Walsh, Sheila - Midsummer Masquerade (4) Dolan, Charlotte Louise- A Summer Escapade (5) Balogh, Mary -The Treasure Hunt Book
1985Miss Elizabeth Rossiter was finished with love forever - after a disastrous episode that had left her with a broken heart and a reputation that would be ruined should her scandalous secret be revealed. She had sought safety by fleeing her proper station in society to take a position as companion to the daughter of a wealthy family far from London, where Elizabeth's beauty and wit had once so brightly shown. But now her hope of a safe haven was shattered. To her horror, the one man in the world she hoped never to see again appeared in this rural retreat. Robert Denning, the handsome, faithless Marquis of Hetherington, had made a mockery of her dreams before - and now was working his old magic and mischief in her life once more... Book
2013A love that cannot be bought or sold proves to be the greatest gift of all, in this heartwarming classic that demonstrates once again why New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh is among the most celebrated authors of historical romance. Weddings are supposed to be joyous occasions - especially when a couple seems as well matched as Randolph Pierce, Earl of Falloden, and his bride-to-be, Eleanor Transome. Ellie brings to the marriage a vast dowry, while Falloden, though distant, is handsome, tremendously desirable, and possessed of a title most young ladies can only dream of sharing. Yet Ellie is not most young ladies. She knows that she must honor her dear father's dying wish for her to wed the proud earl, but she dreads a lifetime in a union without love - and how can Falloden claim to love her when he married her only for her fortune As Christmas descends upon the Falloden manor, the warmth of the season may yet melt away the trappings of duty and wealth, leaving behind only a man and a woman destined for each other's arms. Book
1992Lady Sophia Bryant had no intention of ever marrying. However, her own parents had been estranged for some fourteen years, and her one desire was to bring them together again in love. Surely, if she were to announce her betrothal -- even a false one -- they would be forced to see each other at last. Lord Francis Sutton was perfect for such deceit. Devilishly handsome and a notorious rake, he was always agreeable to games of passion, especially those in which he had nothing to fear and nothing to lose. The trap was set... if only Lady Sophia could keep her foolish heart from falling prey to her brilliant snares... Book
2009Reginald Mason is wealthy, refined, and, by all accounts, a gentleman. However, he is not a gentleman by birth, a factor that pains him and his father, Bernard Mason, within the Regency society that upholds station over all else. That is, until an opportunity for social advancement arises, namely Lady Annabelle Ashton. Daughter of the Earl of Havercroft, a neighbor and enemy of the Mason family, Annabelle finds herself disgraced by a scandal. Besmirched by shame, the earl is only too happy to marry Annabelle off to anyone willing to have her. Though Bernard wishes to use Annabelle to propel his family up the social ladder, his son does not wish to marry her, preferring instead to live the wild, single life he is accustomed to. With this, Bernard serves his son an ultimatum: marry Annabelle, or make do without family funds. Having no choice, Reginald consents, and enters into a hostile engagement in which the prospective bride and groom are openly antagonistic, each one resenting the other for their current state of affairs. So begins an intoxicating tale rife with dark secrets, deception, and the trials of love -- a story in which very little is as it seems. Book
