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An illustrious marriage, a fortune, a position of wealth and influence, aren't these are the dreams and ambitions of any Victorian woman of sense? Perhaps not.
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p class="MsoNormal">When Abbie’s father, the overseer of a large country estate, dies, her landlords invite her to live at Holdaway Hall. But as Abbie soon learns, there is a great mystery at the heart of their extraordinary offer. Everything she has ever dreamt of might be hers for the taking, but is the price worth it?
span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115 | |  | | Gods and Monsters
One man's experience, one woman's naivete'. What happens when the two collide?
As a widower, Nathanial Durham has the responsibility of finding suitable husbands for his two daughters. Flirtatious and changeable Bethany might have nearly anyone, but she seems determined to toss her suitors away almost the moment they appear. Laynie, on the other hand, far behind her sister in looks and charm, is of especial concern to her father. And so, when Harold Vaughn returns home to inherit, it seems the problem, at least for one of his daughters, is solved. Only which daughter will it be?
Meanwhiule, Mr. Durham, lonely for intelligent companionship, hires a gentleman to | |  | | Of Moths and Butterflies
Like an insect in a collection, can a woman captured and acquired learn to love the man who has bought her?
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w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE/w:Lid | |  | | Sixteen Seasons
A collection of short, sometimes strange stories from the bestselling author of Of Moths and Butterflies and Cry of the Peacock.
Bestselling author, V.R. Christensen, presents a collection of short, and yes, sometimes strange stories loosely inspired by the seasons of the year--as well as those of life.
Described as "elegant" and "delightful", these stories are sure to capture the imagination, entertain, enlighten, and inspire.
Containing material new, as well as that previously published, there is something here for every fan of historical ficiton; from the traditional ghost story, to the Christmas tear-jerker, from the bit of steampunk fantasy, to the romantic comedy. And for tho |
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Sweet Revenge is a powerful and romantic saga of th mid 1800's, recalling pirates and those trying to rid the seas of such vermin. Shawn, a debonair captain, gets caught up in |
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