The Spinster and the Wastrel

The Spinster and the Wastrel PDF Author: Louise Bergin
Publisher: Signet
ISBN: 9780451210128
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228

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"Miss Annette Courtney spent many years begging for donations from the miserly Sir Nigel Montfort on behalf of the poor tenants residing on his estate. Now that he's passed away, she wonders if the new baronet will be just as stingy. But Annette finds her worries are unfounded--as she has inherited Sir Nigel's fortune! Sir Gerard Montfort is outraged. He knew Uncle Nigel believed him a wastrel, yet Sir Gerard never imagined he would inherit his uncle's title and lands, but not a penny to settle his gambling debts. And now Miss Courtney wants to open a school for the local urchins with money that is rightfully his. When the chit has the audacity to ask him to be a school trustee, he's ready to refuse--until he discovers that his duties include some lessons in love from the generous spinster"--From cover.

The Complete Dr Thorndyke - Volume 2

The Complete Dr Thorndyke - Volume 2 PDF Author: R. Austin Freeman
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
ISBN: 1787053970
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 675

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Volume II contains roughly the first half of the Thorndyke Short Stories. In all, there are over forty Thorndyke short stories, spread over six books. This volume contains the fifteen short stories from the first three, John Thorndyke's Cases, The Singing Bone, and The Great Portrait Mystery. Some of the stories in this book are especially famous, as they were the first use of the "inverted" mystery, in which the criminal (and how he did it) are identified from the first, and the second half of the narrative shows how Thorndyke solves it, in spite of the criminal's every effort. (The "inverted" crime story was later used to great success by Columbo, as well as other detectives.) In addition to these fifteen stories, this book also contains a couple of Apocrypal Thorndyke tales: - The original novella of "31, New Inn" from 1905, which became The Mystery of 31 New Inn, the third Thorndyke novel from 1912. This is the doctor's true first appearance - written and published several years before the appearance of The Red Thumb Mark (1907), which is commonly believed to be Thorndyke's first published adventure; and - "The Dead Hand" (1912), which later became the revised and expanded Thorndyke novel The Shadow of the Wolf (1925). Join us as these handsome new editions bring back one of the truly great detectives who has been neglected for far too long. "Freeman was eminently successful in creating, in Thorndyke, a noble, highly convincing and thoroughly consistent character who was precisely fitted to his role." - Norman Donaldson, Thorndyke Scholar, In Search of Dr. Thorndyke (1971) You know Sherlock Holmes of Baker Street. Now meet Dr. John Thorndyke of 5A Kings Bench Walk, London. When Sherlock Holmes began his practice as a "Consulting Detective", his ideas of scientific criminal investigations caused the London police to look upon him as a mere "theorist". And yet, through his work, the science behind catching criminals became so important that it's hard to now imagine the world without them. Many famous Great Detectives followed in Holmes's footsteps - Nero Wolfe and Ellery Queen, Hercule Poirot and Solar Pons - but before they began their careers, and while Holmes was still in practice in Baker Street, another London consultant - Dr. John Thorndyke - opened his doors, using the scientific methods developed and perfected by Holmes and taking them to a whole new level of brilliance. Between 1905, with his first appearance in a nearly forgotten novella (see below), to 1942, and through the course of twenty-one novels and over forty short stories, Dr. Thorndyke, often with the assistance of his friend Dr. Christopher Jervis, unraveled some incredibly complex puzzles. Besides providing very satisfying mysteries - some of which turned the literary form inside out - these adventures present vivid pictures of England in the late Victorian and early Edwardian eras, ranging from the doctor's own vividly drawn chambers at 5A Kings Bench Walk in the Temple to the surrounding London streets, and beyond into the villages and towns of the countryside. Many of the Thorndyke volumes have been difficult to obtain for decades. MX Publishing is proud to announce the return of Dr. Thorndyke in a collection of omnibus editions, bringing these masterful adventures of one of the world's greatest detectives together in an easily available format for modern readers. "Thorndyke will cheerfully show you all the facts. You will be none the wiser...." - Dorothy L. Sayers, Chronicler of Lord Peter Wimsey

Seducing the Spinster

Seducing the Spinster PDF Author: Diana Bold
Publisher: Tracy Liebchen
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 84

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Julian Tremaine, the Earl of Basingstoke, is a notorious rake; Lady Jane Bennett is a spinster with a spotless reputation. Neighbors since childhood, they’d always expected to marry. They’d been the best of friends, and when Julian experienced a string of tragedies, Jane had been the one he’d turned to for comfort. However, when her father died the year she turned eighteen, Julian hadn’t known how to be there for her the way she’d been there for him. Instead of marrying her and giving her the protection of his wealth and title, he’d run away, leaving her destitute and alone. Broken-hearted and disappointed, Jane has learned to fend for herself and vowed never to love again. Now, seven years later, circumstances have thrown them into each other’s paths once again. Julian has realized what a mistake he’d made and wants a chance to show her that’s she’s the only woman he’s ever loved. However, thoroughly independent and stubborn Jane would rather be alone than make a mistake of her own. The most charming rake in London is waging a tireless campaign to win the heart of the most confirmed spinster. Will she give in to his advances or be the one to break his heart this time?

Romance Fiction

Romance Fiction PDF Author: Kristin Ramsdell
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1138

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A comprehensive guide that defines the literature and the outlines the best-selling genre of all time: romance fiction. More than 2,000 romances are published annually, making it difficult for fans and the librarians who advise them to keep pace with new titles, emerging authors, and constant evolution of this dynamic genre. Fortunately, romance expert and librarian Kristin Ramsdell provides a definitive guide to this fiction genre that serves as an indispensible resource for those interested in it—including fans searching for reading material—as well as for library staff, scholars, and romance writers themselves. This title updates the last edition of Romance Fiction: A Guide to the Genre, published in 1999.While the emphasis is on newer titles, many of the important older classics are retained, keeping the focus of the book on the entire genre, instead of only those titles published during the last decade. Specific changes include new chapters on linked and continuing romances, a new section on "Chick Lit" in the Contemporary Romance chapter, an expansion of coverage on the alternative reality subset. This is THE romance genre guide to have.

Bound by Your Touch

Bound by Your Touch PDF Author: Meredith Duran
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439100934
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 369

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In the vein of classic authors like Julia Quinn, Sarah MacLean, and Eloisa James, award-winning and USA TODAY bestselling author Meredith Duran returns with a bluestocking bent on justice who plays a dangerous game of seduction with London’s most scandalous viscount. Silver-tongued Viscount Sanburne is London’s favorite scapegrace. Alas, Lydia Boyce has no interest in being charmed. When his latest escapade exposes a plot to ruin her family, she vows to handle it herself, as she always has done. Certainly she requires no help from a too-handsome dilettante whose main achievement is being scandalous. But Sanburne’s golden charisma masks a sharper mind and darker history than she realizes. He shocks Lydia by breaking past her prim facade to the woman beneath...and the hidden fire no man has ever recognized. But as she follows him into a world of intrigue, she will learn that the greatest danger lies within—in the shadowy, secret motives of his heart.

The Wagered Heart

The Wagered Heart PDF Author: Rhonda Woodward
Publisher: Signet Book
ISBN: 9780451210210
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228

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Miss Juliann Alard must cut short her season and return home where she'll concoct an elaborate plan of revenge against the roguish Duke of Kelbourne. Little does she know, however, that the duke also has some plans up his rakish sleeve. Original.

Index to Short Stories

Index to Short Stories PDF Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Short stories
Languages : en
Pages : 352

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The Rake to Redeem Her

The Rake to Redeem Her PDF Author: Julia Justiss
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0373297335
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 283

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Will Ransleigh, illegitimate nephew of the Earl of Swynford, has the tall, aristocratic bearing of nobility--and the resourceful cunning of a streetwise rogue. To clear his cousin's name he is on a mission that will take him across the Continent into a world of international intrigue--and the arms of Elodie Lefevre, the society hostess who brought shame to his family.

Recollections of a Spinster Aunt

Recollections of a Spinster Aunt PDF Author: Spinster aunt
Publisher: London : W. Heinemann
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 372

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Miss Thornrose and the Rake

Miss Thornrose and the Rake PDF Author: Geraldine Burrows
Publisher: Signet
ISBN: 9780451213396
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228

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When Verity Thornrose's latest charitable endeavor lands her in the clutches of the infamous Earl of Brathmere, he mistakes her for a lady of the night. Although Verity flees, the Earl is intrigued by this lovely highflier and aims to track her down. Original.