Violette Noziere

Violette Noziere PDF Author: Sarah Maza
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520948734
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 353

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Book Description
On an August evening in 1933, in a quiet, working-class neighborhood in Paris, eighteen-year-old Violette Nozière gave her mother and father glasses of barbiturate-laced "medication," which she told them had been prescribed by the family doctor; one of her parents died, the other barely survived. Almost immediately Violette’s act of "double parricide" became the most sensational private crime of the French interwar era—discussed and debated so passionately that it was compared to the Dreyfus Affair. Why would the beloved only child of respectable parents do such a thing? To understand the motives behind this crime and the reasons for its extraordinary impact, Sarah Maza delves into the abundant case records, re-creating the daily existence of Parisians whose lives were touched by the affair. This compulsively readable book brilliantly evokes the texture of life in 1930s Paris. It also makes an important argument about French society and culture while proposing new understandings of crime and social class in the years before World War II.

Violette Noziere

Violette Noziere PDF Author: Sarah Maza
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520948734
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 353

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Book Description
On an August evening in 1933, in a quiet, working-class neighborhood in Paris, eighteen-year-old Violette Nozière gave her mother and father glasses of barbiturate-laced "medication," which she told them had been prescribed by the family doctor; one of her parents died, the other barely survived. Almost immediately Violette’s act of "double parricide" became the most sensational private crime of the French interwar era—discussed and debated so passionately that it was compared to the Dreyfus Affair. Why would the beloved only child of respectable parents do such a thing? To understand the motives behind this crime and the reasons for its extraordinary impact, Sarah Maza delves into the abundant case records, re-creating the daily existence of Parisians whose lives were touched by the affair. This compulsively readable book brilliantly evokes the texture of life in 1930s Paris. It also makes an important argument about French society and culture while proposing new understandings of crime and social class in the years before World War II.

Wild Grit

Wild Grit PDF Author: Chloe Emile
Publisher: Chloe Emile Romance
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 47

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Marshal Ben Stockton is chasing three outlaws until he gets shot while riding his horse. Unconscious, he is taken by his mount to a farm where the Matthew family tends him back to health. He meets Becky, a sassy tomboy who’s on the verge of becoming a woman. When the outlaws come back into town, Becky finds herself in the middle of danger, and only Ben can save her. A Western short story (9,000 words) full of action, romance and adventure.

Model Undercover: Paris

Model Undercover: Paris PDF Author: Carina Axelsson
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402285884
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288

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Book Description
Nancy Drew meets The Devil Wears Prada in the first title of a new mystery series for girls. MODEL UNDERCOVER introduces teen-sleuth Axelle Anderson, who seizes the opportunity to go undercover as a model during Paris Fashion week to uncover the truth about a top designer's disappearance—and clear her uber-fashionista Aunt's name. Axelle Anderson doesn't care about fashion, in spite of her pushy fashionista aunt, Venetia. All Axelle wants to do in life is solve mysteries. But when top fashion designer Belle La Lune goes missing and Aunt Venetia becomes a prime suspect, Axelle must go undercover as a model to bring the truth into the spotlight. Who knew modeling could be such a dangerous game?

Molly's Story

Molly's Story PDF Author: Chloe Emile
Publisher: Chloe Emile Romance
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 104

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Book 1: The Fall River Family Saga Book 2: Meghan's Story Book 3: Molly's Story Book 4: Annie's Story 4-book box set available! 1871, America Molly Lochlan meets a handsome young lawyer by chance on a visit to New York City. Braxton is so taken with her, he goes all the way to Fall River to find her. But Molly grew up on a farm, and Braxton is a sophisticated professional from the city. She loves animals, and he lives on Fifth Avenue and is afraid of horses. Can the two get over their differences and fall in love? Molly’s Story is a standalone book. Molly is Abby and Ryan’s daughter from The Fall River Family Saga. This is her own love story.

L'Appart

L'Appart PDF Author: David Lebovitz
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0804188408
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 370

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Book Description
Bestselling author and world-renowned chef David Lebovitz continues to mine the rich subject of his evolving ex-Pat life in Paris, using his perplexing experiences in apartment renovation as a launching point for stories about French culture, food, and what it means to revamp one's life. Includes dozens of new recipes. When David Lebovitz began the project of updating his apartment in his adopted home city, he never imagined he would encounter so much inexplicable red tape while contending with perplexing work ethic and hours. Lebovitz maintains his distinctive sense of humor with the help of his partner Romain, peppering this renovation story with recipes from his Paris kitchen. In the midst of it all, he reveals the adventure that accompanies carving out a place for yourself in a foreign country—under baffling conditions—while never losing sight of the magic that inspired him to move to the City of Light many years ago, and to truly make his home there.

Midnight in Montmartre

Midnight in Montmartre PDF Author: Chloe Emile
Publisher: Chloe Emile Romance
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 202

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Book 1: Midnight in Montmartre, Luc and Mia's story Book 2: Violette Nights in Paris, Mathieu and Violette's story Book 3: Bon Appétit, Chérie, Philippe and Gianna's story The clock struck midnight and Luc met Mia at the top of Montmartre. Luc Deneuve thinks he is in love with Beth, the perfect woman. Until he meets Mia. What is he doing falling for an American who laughs too loud, speaks bad French, and has the wildest hair he's ever seen? Adopted at birth, Mia Golden just wants to find her long-lost sister in Paris. She comes all the way from Seattle in search of someone who shares her DNA, but instead she finds love in the form of a handsome Frenchman. But Luc loves Beth, the most desired woman in Paris...so why can’t he stop thinking about Mia? Midnight in Montmartre, a sweet/clean romance, is a standalone novel in the French Kiss romance series. keywords: Clean romance, wholesome romance, paris romance, multicultural romance, romantic comedy, paris france romantic comedy novel

Finn

Finn PDF Author: Chloe Emile
Publisher: Chloe Emile Romance
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 101

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A standalone Clean Historical Western Romance (30,000 words) 1853, Sedelia, Missouri Cowboy Finn O’Cleary saves Margaret Mae from outlaws when she arrives in town. The town sheriff asks a reluctant Finn and his pack of cowboys to accompany the lady on her way back to her hometown. Margaret is beautiful but the most difficult woman he’s ever encountered. He starts falling in love with Margaret Mae along the journey, and they encounter plenty of dangers, such as panthers, snakes, and Comanches, a tribe of cannibalistic Indians.

Meghan's Story

Meghan's Story PDF Author: Chloe Emile
Publisher: Chloe Emile Romance
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 120

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Book 1: The Fall River Family Saga Book 2: Meghan's Story Book 3: Molly's Story Book 4: Annie's Story 4-book box set now available! 1868, Fall River, Massachusetts Meghan Lochlan dreams of having a great love, but the handsome lieutenant she has been falling for suddenly leaves town and breaks her heart. When she goes to Washington to visit her cousin Holly, she meets Adam, an aide to a congressman in Pennsylvania. However, Holly quickly moves in on him, and Meghan returns to Fall River heartbroken once again. Christian Churchill, a medical student and a newcomer in town, flirts with her and instills the hope of love in Meghan again. But is Christian right for her? Or does her heart belong with Adam, a man she barely knows? Meghan’s Story is a standalone novella. Meghan is Abby and Ryan’s caughter from The Fall River Family Saga. This is her own love story. Keywords: Western novel western romance family saga historic fiction

Annie's Story

Annie's Story PDF Author: Chloe Emile
Publisher: Chloe Emile Romance
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 94

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Book 1: The Fall River Family Saga Book 2: Meghan's Story Book 3: Molly's Story Book 4: Annie's Story 4-book box set now available! Mid to late 1800s, Fall River, Massachusetts Annie Lochlan’s family wonders if she will ever wed. Her sisters are all married to fine gentlemen, but Annie always has her head the in the clouds. Travis Sullivan, a friend from her school days, is the only man she notices, but he’s too shy to approach her—until his ten-year-old nephew inadvertently plays cupid. But a tragedy divides the Lochlans and the Sullivans. Will Annie be able to forgive Travis and finally allow herself to love him? Annie’s Story is a standalone novella. Annie is Abby and Ryan’s daughter from The Fall River Family Saga. This is her own love story. Keywords: Western novel western romance family saga historic fiction

The Brightest Star in Paris

The Brightest Star in Paris PDF Author: Diana Biller
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 1250804965
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368

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Diana Biller's The Brightest Star in Paris is a thrilling story of first loves and second chances. She never expected her first love to return, but is he here to stay? Amelie St. James is a fraud. After the Siege of Paris, she became “St. Amie,” the sweet, virtuous prima ballerina the Paris Opera Ballet needed to restore its scandalous reputation, all to protect the safe life she has struggled to build for her and her sister. But when her first love reappears looking as devastatingly handsome as ever, and the ghosts of her past quite literally come back to haunt her, her hard-fought safety is thrown into chaos. Dr. Benedict Moore has never forgotten the girl who helped him embrace life after he almost lost his. Now, years later, he’s back in Paris. His goals are to recruit promising new scientists, and maybe to see Amelie again. When he discovers she’s in trouble, he’s desperate to help her—and hold her in his arms. When she finally agrees to let him help, they disguise their time together with a fake courtship. Soon, with the help of an ill-advised but steamy kiss, old feelings reignite. Except, their lives are an ocean apart. Will they be able to make it out with their hearts intact? "I foresee years of excellent storytelling from Diana Biller; the certainty of that excites me." - Smart Bitches, Trashy Books