Author: Marina Oliver
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326865099
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Marigold Smith, born into the small mining town of Hednesford, is devoted to her family, especially the small and delicate Ivy, for whose accident she blames herself. She is determined to try and make life easier for Ivy and her middle sister, Poppy, as well as her hard-working parents. When she is given the chance of going into service in Oxford she meets the wealthy and charming Richard Endersby, whose father owns a factory in the Potteries. Despite the differences of class, education, and background they fall in love. Then comes the Great War, and Richard, a qualified pilot, joins the army. He is reported missing, Marigold's family is struck by tragedy, and she has to make an agonising decision in order to be able to help them. Through her they can escape from poverty and she can build a business to support them all.
The Cobweb Cage
Author: Marina Oliver
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326865099
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Marigold Smith, born into the small mining town of Hednesford, is devoted to her family, especially the small and delicate Ivy, for whose accident she blames herself. She is determined to try and make life easier for Ivy and her middle sister, Poppy, as well as her hard-working parents. When she is given the chance of going into service in Oxford she meets the wealthy and charming Richard Endersby, whose father owns a factory in the Potteries. Despite the differences of class, education, and background they fall in love. Then comes the Great War, and Richard, a qualified pilot, joins the army. He is reported missing, Marigold's family is struck by tragedy, and she has to make an agonising decision in order to be able to help them. Through her they can escape from poverty and she can build a business to support them all.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326865099
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Marigold Smith, born into the small mining town of Hednesford, is devoted to her family, especially the small and delicate Ivy, for whose accident she blames herself. She is determined to try and make life easier for Ivy and her middle sister, Poppy, as well as her hard-working parents. When she is given the chance of going into service in Oxford she meets the wealthy and charming Richard Endersby, whose father owns a factory in the Potteries. Despite the differences of class, education, and background they fall in love. Then comes the Great War, and Richard, a qualified pilot, joins the army. He is reported missing, Marigold's family is struck by tragedy, and she has to make an agonising decision in order to be able to help them. Through her they can escape from poverty and she can build a business to support them all.
Cobweb's father and other tales
Author: George Manville Fenn
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Languages : en
Pages : 304
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Pages : 304
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New American Caravan
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 898
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Languages : en
Pages : 898
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A Stratford Jewel
Author: Marina Oliver
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326790668
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
In 1926 the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in Stratford-on-Avon burnt down, barely five weeks before the start of the annual Festival. Rosa Greenwood and her sister Celia were devastated. They had small roles in the Festival, hoping it would lead to acting careers. While helping to remove priceless treasures from the theatre Library Rosa met Max Higham, an American architect in Europe studying theatre design. Rosa was wary of her growing attraction to Max, yet reluctant to marry Adam Thorn, a lifelong friend and distant cousin. Celia was encouraged to run away to London and audition, by the actor Gilbert Meadows, and begs the help of her friend Agnes. Furious, her father forbad Rosa to contemplate more acting, while Jack, her older brother who was a changed person since he fought in the war, spends his days driving waggons for the family carrier business. Can any of them achieve their hearts' desires?
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326790668
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
In 1926 the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in Stratford-on-Avon burnt down, barely five weeks before the start of the annual Festival. Rosa Greenwood and her sister Celia were devastated. They had small roles in the Festival, hoping it would lead to acting careers. While helping to remove priceless treasures from the theatre Library Rosa met Max Higham, an American architect in Europe studying theatre design. Rosa was wary of her growing attraction to Max, yet reluctant to marry Adam Thorn, a lifelong friend and distant cousin. Celia was encouraged to run away to London and audition, by the actor Gilbert Meadows, and begs the help of her friend Agnes. Furious, her father forbad Rosa to contemplate more acting, while Jack, her older brother who was a changed person since he fought in the war, spends his days driving waggons for the family carrier business. Can any of them achieve their hearts' desires?
The Second American Caravan
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 892
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 892
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The Eagle
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Languages : en
Pages : 298
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Pages : 298
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The Caged Raven
Author: Georgina Makalani
Publisher: Georgina Makalani
ISBN: 0648337200
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
When a moment of faith becomes one of blasphemy, Meg’s world will change forever. Scared that she was being sold to another land, Meg is relieved to find herself exiled to a rundown family estate. But she is far from the world she longs for and the people she loves. Surrounded by too many soldiers, Meg fears the soothsayer’s prophesy is coming true. She believes the old woman was mistaken as to where her future lies, but Meg dreams of death and darkness. And she fears the motives and influence of the Silent Sisters over the Raven Queen. Struggling with her captivity, Meg tries to find solace with the gods, only she might not find the peace she seeks. How much can the gods give and what might they take away? For the chance to return to Rocfeld comes at a high price. Raven’s Edge is the exciting second instalment in the Raven Crown Series. If you like evil queens, elemental gods and stubborn princesses, then you will love Georgina Makalani’s sword and sorcery series.
Publisher: Georgina Makalani
ISBN: 0648337200
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
When a moment of faith becomes one of blasphemy, Meg’s world will change forever. Scared that she was being sold to another land, Meg is relieved to find herself exiled to a rundown family estate. But she is far from the world she longs for and the people she loves. Surrounded by too many soldiers, Meg fears the soothsayer’s prophesy is coming true. She believes the old woman was mistaken as to where her future lies, but Meg dreams of death and darkness. And she fears the motives and influence of the Silent Sisters over the Raven Queen. Struggling with her captivity, Meg tries to find solace with the gods, only she might not find the peace she seeks. How much can the gods give and what might they take away? For the chance to return to Rocfeld comes at a high price. Raven’s Edge is the exciting second instalment in the Raven Crown Series. If you like evil queens, elemental gods and stubborn princesses, then you will love Georgina Makalani’s sword and sorcery series.
Love Miscellany
Author: Deborah A. Levine
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 1616083867
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
Thetopic of love, through letters, memorable quotations, factoids and more illustrated with beautiful vintage Victorian...
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 1616083867
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
Thetopic of love, through letters, memorable quotations, factoids and more illustrated with beautiful vintage Victorian...
The Knot Garden
Author: Marina Oliver
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326791508
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
When Mr Greenslade, owner of Green Valley Garden Centre, falls from his wheelchair one night and is rushed into hospital, his daughter Tansy, talented interior designer, gives up the chance of a prestigious commission to go home to the Cotswolds and take charge. Things have been going wrong at the Garden Centre, small irritating mistakes, petty vandalism, and what increasingly seems like major sabotage. Is the incompetent manager responsible, or the charismatic Karl, whose company is trying to buy the centre?
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326791508
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
When Mr Greenslade, owner of Green Valley Garden Centre, falls from his wheelchair one night and is rushed into hospital, his daughter Tansy, talented interior designer, gives up the chance of a prestigious commission to go home to the Cotswolds and take charge. Things have been going wrong at the Garden Centre, small irritating mistakes, petty vandalism, and what increasingly seems like major sabotage. Is the incompetent manager responsible, or the charismatic Karl, whose company is trying to buy the centre?
Convict Queen
Author: Marina Oliver
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326787780
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Molly Morgan, a Shropshire lass, was transported to the new penal colony at Botany Bay in 1790. She survived with the help of her lovers, and stowed away to come back to England, one of the few convicts to manage this. She was transported a second time. Later, because of her wealth and good works she became known as the Queen of Hunter Valley.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326787780
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Molly Morgan, a Shropshire lass, was transported to the new penal colony at Botany Bay in 1790. She survived with the help of her lovers, and stowed away to come back to England, one of the few convicts to manage this. She was transported a second time. Later, because of her wealth and good works she became known as the Queen of Hunter Valley.