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Heartwarming Regency romances filled with mystery, intrigue, surprising twists, and of course, love! An Earl’s Agreement An arranged marriage turns dangerous when he will stop at nothing to make her his bride! Will her hero prevail? Married to a Marquess After her wedding day, Alice never saw her husband again. She must now take charge of her own life if she is to ever know happiness! A Viscount’s Second Chance Henry is thrilled to have a second chance at love, but he risks losing Eleanor again when a scandal threatens to tear them apart! A Duke for Christmas Isabella did not want to ...

Fall in love with the lords and ladies of Regency England in this inspirational romance collection. Heart of a Marquess: Regency Romance A plan born of deception… Can Charlotte overcome her stepsister’s cruel actions and find the love she deserves? A Marquess and a Secret: Regency Romance Lord Rivenhall and Miss Richards both have secrets they do not want society to know about. Will their secrets bring them together or keep them apart? The Earl’s Regret: Regency Romance An arranged marriage. True love. A lost letter that threatens to ruin it all. An Earl’s Wager An earl’s wager ...

One of Jane Austen's most complex and mature works, Mansfield Park shows the writer at the top of her form, tackling the manners and customs of early 19th-century society with wit and irony that still resonate with readers two centuries after the book's initial publication. Flo Gibson's compelling narration gives perfect voice to the trials and tribulations of Fanny Price, sent at a young age to live with her rich relations.

Lord Farrington is returning from what had been a wonderful evening at White’s, when he is struck suddenly and knocked unconscious. Waking up to find himself in a locked room, he has no knowledge as to why he is there or who attacked him. With no means of escape, he struggles between fear and anger, only to be greeted by a veiled lady who promises to explain everything. Lady Josephine Rutherford has spent five years searching for the truth about her husband’s death. Believing that Lord Farrington is responsible, she uses her wealth and influence to have him captured and brought to her ...

About the Book: Beatrice Webb, a pioneering social reformer and co-founder of the London School of Economics and Political Science, left behind a rich intellectual legacy. This insightful study examines her autobiography, My Apprenticeship, not just as a historical account but as a work of literary significance. By tracing Webb’s journey of self-discovery, her critique of class structures, and her evolving engagement with the working class, the book underscores the depth of her narrative. Placing her work alongside other literary and intellectual figures of her time, this research ...

On a quest to distract her lifelong friend Jeremy from his recent heartbreak, Lady Emily organizes a holiday in Greece. As a lover of all things Greek, she quickly finds herself occupied with tours of ancient ruins, lively debates with Margaret, a devoted Latinist, and slightly more scandalous endeavors with her dashing husband, Colin Hargreaves. But the pleasantries are brought to an abrupt halt when a man long believed dead greets the party at their island villa. Lord Philip Ashton, Colin's childhood best friend and Emily's first husband, has returned.

After an odd encounter at a grand masquerade ball, Lady Emily becomes embroiled in the murder investigation of one of the guests, a sometime actress trying to pass herself off as the mysterious heiress and world traveler Estella Lamar. Each small discovery, however, leads to more questions. Was the intended victim Miss Lamar or the imposter? And who would want either of them dead?

A Secret Identity and a Mystery that Unravels to Reveal Something Sinister. Miss Charlotte James despises being forced to search for a suitable husband, much preferring to use her wits rather than batting her eyelashes. Finding an injured gentleman in the park, she immediately goes to his aid, taking him back to her brother’s house. The injured gentleman will not tell Charlotte anything, not even his name. Despite her frustration, Charlotte cannot remove him from her mind. ******** Lord Glenister is extremely grateful for Charlotte’s kindness, but he must keep his identity unknown. ...

When former lovers Hawker and Mrs. Peabody are paired on a spy mission over the holidays, the pair battle a deadly enemy…and a desire that neither can deny. As they surrender to passion, secrets emerge that could destroy their chance at happiness. Can they work together to vanquish their foes and win the love of a lifetime?

Some secrets refuse to stay buried... When Liv returns to her grandmother Eleanor's Victorian mansion in Heartwood Haven, she expects to find solace among the herb gardens and faded memories. Instead, she discovers a body among the rosemary—Walter Pembroke, head of the Historical Society, clutching a mysterious document that could change everything. As Liv reluctantly steps into her inheritance, she finds herself at the center of a town divided between preservation and progress. The suspicious Detective Marcus Rivera considers her the prime suspect, while the Knitting Circle's whispers ...

In Secrets of the Nile, Lady Emily and her husband, Colin Hargreaves, have joined his formidable mother on a holiday to visit the exotic treasures of Egypt. Their host, Lord Bertram Deeley, is a renowned amateur British collector of antiquities, who has invited his closest friends on a lavish cruise up the Nile to his home at Luxor. But on the first night of their journey, he suddenly collapses after offering a welcome toast, a victim of the lethal poison cyanide. Who amongst this group of his nearest and dearest would want to kill their generous host?

When a mysterious gentleman arrives on his doorstep, Alexander Moreland is astonished to discover that the stranger is not a gentleman at all but a beautiful young woman disguised as a man and in great need of assistance. The woman remembers nothing except her own name, Sabrina, and has only the contents of her pockets as clues to her identity. Sabrina is certain that she is on the run from someone or something - how else to explain the bruises on her face and the pervasive sense of dread she feels?

Would you give up everything for the one you love? This heartwarming Regency romance collection is filled with mystery, suspense, and of course, love. Diamonds of the Marquess Lady Emily Dove doesn’t know whom to trust. Her true identity must never be known. Promise of the Earl A scarred man. A mysterious secret. A courageous woman who dares to follow her heart. Entangled with the Viscount Lady Ashton and Lord Johnston must trust only each other to work their way out of a dark mystery, and perhaps allow their hearts to become entangled in the process. The Duke’s Bidding Lord March is ...

Emily and Colin Hargreaves make it a rule to spend as little time as possible with her parents in Kent, but are unable to refuse Lady Catherine Bromley’s invitation to join them for a pre-Christmas party that includes the family of Ala Kapur Singh, a powerful Punjabi maharaja who has come to England after receiving the Order of the Star of India.

A thrilling mix of espionage, danger, and the supernatural, The Vampire Spy box set follows Nora Kelly as she trades the backstreets of London for the shadowy world of spies. Book 1: The Vampire Spy When an English gentleman offers Nora Kelly a new life, she soon discovers her work involves more than intelligence gathering; after all, this elite team of spies also happen to be vampires. Once a woman of the night, now an agent of the crown, Nora joins Lord Alfred Covington’s elite team of vampires spies sworn to protect the Realm. Her first mission? Hunt down a ruthless adversary ...

Will a shocking mystery lead Henrietta to her one true love? Henrietta is now Lady Chaucer and her life is about to become a whole lot worse. Lord Chaucer is cruel, hate-filled, and determined to shrink her life until he has complete control. Everything she has ever dreamed about is gone in a moment. Until she wakes up the next morning in a completely different house, finds out her husband is dead – and that she had the knife. Mr. Francis Newton knows he shouldn’t be falling for Lady Chaucer, but he cannot control his heart. To make matters worse, he is the one that he found her at the ...

In the foreboding halls of Worthington Manor, eighteen-year-old Briar has always known she was different. Raised by a stern housekeeper and a reclusive uncle, her only friend the housekeeper's daughter, Briar's sheltered life is shattered when she stumbles upon a chilling secret. Every week, a mysterious coach leaves the manor at midnight. But where does it go? And what sinister purpose does it serve? As Briar delves deeper into her family's shadowy past, she uncovers a legacy of dark rituals and otherworldly power. With each revelation, the line between reality and the supernatural blurs, ...

"Keeper of Secrets" is a mystery book set in London and the English countryside during the late 19th century. This captivating novel transports readers back in time, exploring the intersections of class, youth, and the timeless power of female resilience. The story is anchored by four orphaned sisters - each representing a unique thread in the intricate tapestry of life, love, and secrets. The Tale In the heart of the city to the quaint corners of rural England, Agatha, Gwendoline, Tina, and Elfrida navigate the tumultuous sea of life post the death of their beloved Aunt Mildred. In the ...

When Queen Victoria stepped onto the throne of Great Britain and Ireland in 1837, gone were the days when the monarch had supreme authority over the kingdom. Victoria ruled at the head of a government with which she was meant to converse, debate, and ultimately guide, and it was a job she sometimes struggled to perform. Victoria described herself as an emotional creature and blamed her gender for what she believed were her shortcomings as a monarch.

After 10 years of adventure, Colin Smith, the bastard son of a viscount, returns to the place he most despises - London. But only until he can sell off some of his treasures. He has no use for the stifling rules of the ton, but he's more than happy to play the game if it gets him what he wants.