Author: Helen Sheumaker
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN: 9780812203400
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Using a wide array of evidence drawn from poetry, fiction, diaries, letters, and examples of hairwork, Love Entwined traces the widespread popularity of the craft from the late eighteenth to the early twentieth century.
Love Entwined
Author: Helen Sheumaker
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN: 9780812203400
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Using a wide array of evidence drawn from poetry, fiction, diaries, letters, and examples of hairwork, Love Entwined traces the widespread popularity of the craft from the late eighteenth to the early twentieth century.
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN: 9780812203400
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Using a wide array of evidence drawn from poetry, fiction, diaries, letters, and examples of hairwork, Love Entwined traces the widespread popularity of the craft from the late eighteenth to the early twentieth century.
Captain Corelli's Mandolin
Author: Louis de Bernières
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1446499200
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 546
Book Description
**AS SEEN ON BBC BETWEEN THE COVERS** 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION - WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY THE AUTHOR 'A true diamond of a novel, glinting with comedy and tragedy' Daily Mail It is 1941 and Captain Antonio Corelli, a young Italian officer, is posted to the Greek island of Cephallonia as part of the occupying forces. At first he is ostracised by the locals but over time he proves himself to be civilised, humorous – and a consummate musician. When Pelagia, the local doctor's daughter, finds her letters to her fiancé go unanswered, Antonio and Pelagia draw close and the working of the eternal triangle seems inevitable. But can this fragile love survive as a war of bestial savagery gets closer and the lines are drawn between invader and defender? 'Louis de Bernières is in the direct line that runs through Dickens and Evelyn Waugh...he has only to look into his world, one senses, for it to rush into reality, colours and touch and taste' Evening Standard
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1446499200
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 546
Book Description
**AS SEEN ON BBC BETWEEN THE COVERS** 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION - WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY THE AUTHOR 'A true diamond of a novel, glinting with comedy and tragedy' Daily Mail It is 1941 and Captain Antonio Corelli, a young Italian officer, is posted to the Greek island of Cephallonia as part of the occupying forces. At first he is ostracised by the locals but over time he proves himself to be civilised, humorous – and a consummate musician. When Pelagia, the local doctor's daughter, finds her letters to her fiancé go unanswered, Antonio and Pelagia draw close and the working of the eternal triangle seems inevitable. But can this fragile love survive as a war of bestial savagery gets closer and the lines are drawn between invader and defender? 'Louis de Bernières is in the direct line that runs through Dickens and Evelyn Waugh...he has only to look into his world, one senses, for it to rush into reality, colours and touch and taste' Evening Standard
Hearts Entwined
Author: Karen Witemeyer
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1493412051
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
Four top historical romance novelists team up in this new collection to offer stories of love and romance with a twist of humor. In Karen Witemeyer's "The Love Knot," Claire Nevin gets the surprise of her life awaiting her sister's arrival by train. Mary Connealy's "The Tangled Ties That Bind" offers the story of two former best friends who are reunited while escaping a stampede. Regina Jennings offers "Bound and Determined," where a most unusual trip across barren Oklahoma plains is filled with adventure, romance, and . . . camels? And Melissa Jagears' "Tied and True" entertains with a tale of two hearts from different social classes who become entwined at a cotton thread factory. Each tale is a fun blend of history and romance that will delight readers.
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1493412051
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
Four top historical romance novelists team up in this new collection to offer stories of love and romance with a twist of humor. In Karen Witemeyer's "The Love Knot," Claire Nevin gets the surprise of her life awaiting her sister's arrival by train. Mary Connealy's "The Tangled Ties That Bind" offers the story of two former best friends who are reunited while escaping a stampede. Regina Jennings offers "Bound and Determined," where a most unusual trip across barren Oklahoma plains is filled with adventure, romance, and . . . camels? And Melissa Jagears' "Tied and True" entertains with a tale of two hearts from different social classes who become entwined at a cotton thread factory. Each tale is a fun blend of history and romance that will delight readers.
Entwined
Author: A. J. Rosen
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241455804
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
An epic story of romance, drama and mythology, for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Oh My Gods. For Avery Montgomery, the descendent of a Greek god, turning eighteen is a big deal. Not only is it her ticket to the Court, the world's most lavish party for descendants, it also unlocks the ability to hear the thoughts of her one true soul mate. While her birthday looms, Avery finds herself drawn to two royal descendants who couldn't be more different. She hopes her soulmate will be Carlos, who is charming, handsome and her current obsession, but for some reason she starts to feel a pull to Vladimir, her best friend's annoying older brother. As Avery finds herself torn, she stumbles upon a dark side of The Court, which pushes her towards a revelation that will forever alter her past, and her future.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241455804
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
An epic story of romance, drama and mythology, for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Oh My Gods. For Avery Montgomery, the descendent of a Greek god, turning eighteen is a big deal. Not only is it her ticket to the Court, the world's most lavish party for descendants, it also unlocks the ability to hear the thoughts of her one true soul mate. While her birthday looms, Avery finds herself drawn to two royal descendants who couldn't be more different. She hopes her soulmate will be Carlos, who is charming, handsome and her current obsession, but for some reason she starts to feel a pull to Vladimir, her best friend's annoying older brother. As Avery finds herself torn, she stumbles upon a dark side of The Court, which pushes her towards a revelation that will forever alter her past, and her future.
Hearts Entwined
Author: M. A. Nichols
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Arranged marriage
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
A gentleman and lady on the brink of matrimony... to the wrong person. But fate has other plans for them and their meddling families. Victoria loves Elijah. Oliver loves Sophie. Romance ought to be that simple. But with no dowry, Victoria cannot marry a pauper. Nor can Oliver wed the daughter of the woman who nearly ruined his parents’ life thirty years ago. So, they will do their duty to their families--even if it's not what their hearts desire. But when all four are invited to a house party, Victoria and Oliver may discover that marrying their parents' choice may not be as simple as saying "I do." Will they succumb to family pressures or follow their hearts?
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Arranged marriage
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
A gentleman and lady on the brink of matrimony... to the wrong person. But fate has other plans for them and their meddling families. Victoria loves Elijah. Oliver loves Sophie. Romance ought to be that simple. But with no dowry, Victoria cannot marry a pauper. Nor can Oliver wed the daughter of the woman who nearly ruined his parents’ life thirty years ago. So, they will do their duty to their families--even if it's not what their hearts desire. But when all four are invited to a house party, Victoria and Oliver may discover that marrying their parents' choice may not be as simple as saying "I do." Will they succumb to family pressures or follow their hearts?
The last of the Mohicans. The prairie. The spy
Author: James Fenimore Cooper
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 682
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 682
Book Description
Leddy May
Author: William Thomson
Publisher:
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Category : English poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Poems with Power to Strengthen the Soul
Author: James Mudge
Publisher:
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Category : English poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : English poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
The Christian Science Journal
Author:
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Category : Christian Science
Languages : en
Pages : 896
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Christian Science
Languages : en
Pages : 896
Book Description
The Gospel trumpet. N.s., no
Author:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 452
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