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1945Vintage guide (in the famous series of books published by Batsford covering most places in Britain) to the city of Bath with with 84 illustrations from engravings, paintings, and photographs by Paul Fripp, and others. vii, [1], 9-117, [1] p. col. front., illus. (plan) plates (part col.) ports. . Book
1992Wanda was the beauty of the Wanderley family. And her twin sister, Ellie, was the shy one. So when Lord Claymore came to Sussex, everyone expected that he had come to propose to Wanda. And that was his intention. At first. But Wanda was only interested in using the devastatingly handsome marquis to make another man jealous. When Wanda succeeded, Claymore realized Ellie was the sister he wanted. He declared himself in love -- really in love -- for the first time in his life. But Ellie wasn't interested in a fickle romeo. How could she be sure where his heart was? There was just one way she could find out -- by accepting his offer of marriage Book
1977No 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
1979When the unexpected death of Sir Gerald Monteith placed his wife Melanie and daughter Sara in financial trouble, their only hope was to quickly find a husband for Sara. They thought it would be easy, for she was as beautiful as could be. They hoped her beauty would make up for her lack of brains. The problem was, they didn't know how to look for a man. Then Aunt Martha and cousin Lillian swept into town and took over the search. Lillian, too, was available for marriage. Soon the crafty Aunt Martha discovered that the handsome and wealthy Anthony Fellows was running for Parliament. None of them knew a Tory from a Whig. But that didn't stop Aunt Martha. Suddenly, the ladies were involved in a spirited campaign. With so many men around campaigning, they reasoned, husbands could not be far away .... Book
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
1992With Mama dashing scandalously about Bath playing the young flirt to avenge Papa's improprieties, Tess Marchant realized that neither she nor her younger sister stood a chance of any sort of entrée into polite society, much less of finding a husband. Though woefully ignorant of the ways of the world, Tess decided that a few secret trysts of her own would spur rumors of indiscretion and give Mama a taste of her own medicine. Lord Revel, a notorious rake in his own right, was only too happy to play the part of ardent paramour. Tess was by no means an antidote. She was, in fact, so charming that a harmless flirtation might be difficult to maintain.... Book
1970ref. 16343New York, Praeger, (1970). XXVIII S., XIV S., 33 S. 158 Tafeln. Kl.-4°. OLwd. (kl. Gebrssprn.) mit OU.
1997Desperate and alone, Lady Emma tricked Lucas Coulter, the Marquess of Wortham, into a hasty marriage. But on their wedding night, when he learned the truth about his not-so-innocent bride, he abandoned her. Seven years later, Emma lives in disgrace with her beloved daughter, Jenny. Penniless, Emma provides for her child in the only way she knows how: in the dark of night, she creeps across the rooftops of London and steals jewels from the wealthy nobles who have wronged her. Then Lucas catches her in a daring act of burglary. And he proposes a devil's bargain--give him an heir ...or be exposed. Vowing to hide the devastating secret in her past, Emma agrees to share her husband's bed, never dreaming this cold stranger has become a skilled seducer who will sweep her into a world of peril and passion. Book
1999(Zebra Regency Romance) Celestine Simons was past the age where a woman could hope to marry. Still, she counted herself blessed, for she held a good position as governess in the household of the Marquess of Ladymead. But when the Marquess's brother, the handsome Lord Justin St. Claire arrived for the Christmas season, Celestine's lonely heart caught fire. He was so sweet and understanding. Yet, a marriage proposal from a pleasure-seeking aristocrat had to be merely a cruel joke if not pity for a poor spinster. Love was a game for the devil-may-care Lord Justin St. Claire -- until he met Miss Celestine Simons. Justin never thought he could be felled by cheerful good sense and intelligent conversation. He'd set out to give the plain, timid miss an innocent thrill under the kissing bough -- becoming smitten with the gray-eyed beauty was the least of his intentions. But the more he denied his aching heart, the more he yearned to make Celestine his! Book
2012Miss 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
1995(Harlequin Historical, No 258) With golden hair and eyes of springtime green, Charlotte Trowbridge was the toast of the London Season. "An incomparable goddess" her dazzled admirers proclaimed. But the earl of Wycliffe knew she was only a vicar's daughter, with the taste of heaven on her lips...! Methodical. Logical. Orderly. Charlotte would also have to add devilishly handsome to her description of Lord Wycliffe. Still, the man was desperately in need of some loosening up, and it looked as though she was the only woman capable of rattling his famous reserve. Book
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2001Carol Shields explores the life of a writer whose own novels have engaged and delighted readers for the past two hundred years. In Jane Austen , Shields follows this superb and beloved novelist from her early family life in Steventown to her later years in Bath, her broken engagement, and her intense relationship with her sister Cassandra. She reveals both the very private woman and the acclaimed author behind the enduring classics Sense and Sensibility , Pride and Prejudice , and Emma . With its fascinating insights into the writing process ..[this] magnificent biography of Jane Austen is also a compelling meditation on how great fiction is created.185p Book
1820ref. 12713Burslem Staffordshire c.1820. Staffordshire pottery pearlware glazed figure of a young woman reading a book beneath an oak tree sitting on a grassy mound. 26 cm high. Expert restoration to a very small crack at the back of teh base otherwise in a very good bright condition.An early 19th century Staffordshire pottery figure attributed to the leading Staffordshire potter Obadiah Sherrat due to the turquoise colour and oak leaf bocage. Made in Regency England at a time when female readership was booming and women were increasingly part of the literary world as writers and readers. The subject of the ‘reading maid’ became a popular one with a number of different versions of the subject being made during the period. A very good and attractive example. unknown
1986ref. 342Good condition some scuffing and creasing to covers. Signet 1986. Paperback. 220 pp. Signet paperback
1980ref. 11375xHerrsching,Wissen GmbH,1980. Leinen, ca. DinA5, 159 Seiten, einige farb. Fotos, Umschlag (farb. Foto, leicht fehlerhaft), insgesamt gut erhalten / insgesamt guter Zustand
2004At twenty-four, Miss Phillida Morgan is comfortable in her spinsterhood. Yet if she must wed, she intends to choose well. Alas, most of the ton's candidates are bores, poseurs, or both. So Phillida enlists her abigail's assistance, for who better to gauge a man's character than his servants? But her strategy flies out the window when she encounters handsome Lucas Strathedene, a legendary rake who is definitely not marriage material. If only he weren't possessed of a delicious wit. If only she could remain sensible and rein in her runaway heart. Book
1990(Signet Regency Romance) Beautiful Arabella Darnley had had a moment of weakness--and feared she would pay for it forever. She had wed handsome Sir Richard Barton only to discover too late how dreadful life with him was. But now Richard was dead, the loser in a duel, and Arabella was free at last. She told herself that never again would she yield to the folly of her feelings and sacrifice herself on the marriage altar. But when the imperious Earl of Warrington set out to strip away her defenses in a perfectly plotted campaign of conquest, Arabella found that the perilous power of love was just as great the second time around.... Book
ref. 89604Féret et Fils, Bibliothèque de l'Ecole des Hautes Etudes Hispaniques, Fasc. XVI, 1930, 152 p., broché, couverture insolée et piquée, bas du dos émoussé, intérieur propre, pages non coupées (jamais lu).
1914ref. 12087München, Georg Müller, 1914/1917/1923. 1. Auflage "8° (18,5-22,5 cm). XXX, 466; 432; 402 SS." Halbleder mit vergoldeter Rückenverzierung und montierten Rückenschildern sowie Ganzkopffarbschnitt
1933Reliure demi-chagrin. 253 pages.
1983Paris, Maubuisson 1983. 20 volumes in-8 pleine reliure éditeur rouge très décorées à motifs dorés. Frontispice à chaque volume; Têtes dorées. Un des 1000 exemplaires du tirage de tête limité à 1000 exemplaires, celui ci n° 369. Complet et en parfait état.
ref. 27985Paris, Albin Michel, s.d. (ca 1900). 14 x 21, 2 volumes, 339 + 340 pages, nombreuses illustrations, reliure dos cuir à 5 nerfs, dos orné de 4 fleurs dorées, tête rougie, très bon état.
ref. 42555P., Hachette (BIBLIOTHEQUE des CHEMINS de FER), 1854, in 12 relié demi-chagrin havane, dos à faux nerfs, XXIX-289 pages ; des pâles rousseurs ; cachet de colportage sur le titre.