![]() ![]() ![]() Except romance between a guardian and his ward would be most improper… Fiona has no interest in marriage-she’s only just been liberated from her lifelong isolation! But when she causes a near scandal and Tobias comes to the rescue, an unexpected attraction sparks between them. Until she realizes her new guardian, a dashing earl, plans for her to wed with the utmost haste. ![]() Provincial Miss Fiona Wingate is eager to swap her boring small town for an exciting London Season. Except his ward is a hellion who cannot behave. Surely he can rehabilitate his scandalous reputation, secure a match for his ward, and find the sophisticated woman of his dreams before it’s too late. His father’s will demands Tobias marry within the next six weeks, or he’ll lose his mother’s house, a treasure so dear that Tobias can’t consider defeat. And that is only the start of his problems. Welcome to the Phoenix Club, where London’s most audacious, disreputable, and intriguing ladies and gentlemen find scandal, redemption, and second chances.ĭissolute rogue Tobias Powell, Earl of Overton, has just inherited a sheltered, proper young ward for whom he must find a husband. ![]()
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![]() ![]() It was in fact the summation of his quarter of a century's economic studies". "Marx himself modestly described Das Kapital as a continuation of his Zur Kritik des Politischen Oekonomie, 1859. ![]() Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. This work is usually encountered in far less condition. A superior example, as most examples have been rebound. In near fine condition with the spine gilt bright, light rubbing to the extremities, small stamp to the title page. Translated from the third German edition by Samuel Moore and Edward Aveling, edited by Friedrich Engels. Capital: A Critical Analysis of Capitalist Production.įirst edition in English of Karl Marx’s seminal work in both economic and political thought. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() When 17 year old Isabella Swan moves to Forks, Washington to live. It has been called a timeless and up-to-date version of some of William Shakespeare’s greatest comedies and tragedies, which were actually used by the author as inspiration. An electrifying debut novel of a young womans love for a vampire. Stephanie Meyer has dismissed these rumors on several occasions, arguing that the series had been told that the story was already told and that she wanted to focus on other projects.Įither way, the Twilight series is a modern romantic love story with elements of miraculous fantasy and quiet, enchanting horror. While the Edward and Bella story comes to a great end with the ending of Breaking Dawn, there have been many rumors of a continuation of the series. Twilight is a series of vampire novels by Stephenie Meyer. Other vampire associations include Volturi, an Italian vampire pact initiated as one of two, as well as the final one, which serves as the governing body for all vampires. Wearavels of Twilight is organized in a more traditional way, with the ability to change within a family. Edward Cullen’s pact is unique in that his family feeds only on animal blood, and they all changed after a devastating life event. These groups include groups of vampires who are ancestors of all. Vampires are organized into family groups known as covens. ![]() ![]() Foremost there is Geraldine McEwan, with her delightfully sly interpretation of Christie's spinster sleuth, Jane Marple, from the village of St Mary Mead. So far, it's most tempting and performance driven to the end, for there is pleasure to be gained spotting a string of familiar faces from a sumptuous array of acting talent. ![]() Gwenda Halliday (Sophia Myles), engaged to a millionaire, arrives in England from India and wastes no time buying Hillside, an imposing house in Devonshire where strange things start going bump in the night. Sleeping Murder makes an intriguing start. In this new version (it was originally filmed in 1987 with Joan Hickson), the story sometimes drifts in the shallows but this beautifully mounted production always maintains its good looks. Here, in the last of her 66 detective stories, published soon after her death in 1976, she was at it again. ![]() ![]() Agatha Christie enjoyed assembling all her suspects in one room and then picking off the loose threads until she revealed the poor wretch who dunit. ![]() ![]() ![]() I am so pleased and encouraged by many of the stories that have recently been published, and many coming out in the next couple of years. Following a relatable character through a tough character arc can impart a sense of hope. They want to see their struggles, cultures, situations, and relationships. Speaking within the YA community and YA books, teens want to see themselves in stories. ![]() Why do you feel books with powerful and relatable characters are so popular and have such a voice right now? She was so fun to write and I love the loyal friendship between Darcy and Marisol. Oh this one is easy! Darcy’s half Mexican, half Cuban best friend, Marisol is a mash-up of me and my personality (I’m Cuban American) and my Mexican best friend, Marisol is a fellow foodie, and is rarely without her signature leather jacket. What character do you most relate to and why? Her abilities and the way she uses literature, as more than an escape, but as her distinct way into the world, grew and expended until it was time to write her on page one. In story plotting, I posed the question to myself, what if there was a girl who did this, but at a deeper and more sweeping level? What would that look like? Darcy Wells and her world grew from there. Laura: I’ve always used books and stories to escape heartache or stressful situations. Aurora: What was your inspiration behind your most recent novel? ![]() ![]() ![]() Refreshingly, the author does not portray these women as one-dimensional figures of women’s suffrage, which they resolutely were not. ![]() ![]() As different as they were alike, both sisters met seemingly insurmountable obstacles with inspiring displays of fortitude. Maintaining narrative momentum, Nimura packs the text with evocative, memorable vignettes-e.g., the sisters aweing entire lecture halls into stunned silence or eruptions of applause with their wit and courage, battling life-threatening illnesses, or enjoying encounters with a variety of historical figures. Even though she found bodily functions “disgusting,” Elizabeth was a pioneer in the genderless pursuit of common good through education Emily held an aligned ideology, but she became more concerned with practical medical application. Bright and determined, the sisters received their hard-won medical degrees a few years apart. ![]() In this follow-up to Daughters of the Samurai (2015), Nimura chronicles the lives and work of Elizabeth (1821-1910) and Emily (1826-1910) Blackwell, America’s first and third women to earn medical degrees, deftly weaving together a dramatic true story that reads like a work of historical fiction. A riveting dual biography of America’s first female physicians. ![]() ![]() The crew cross the Atlantic many times on escort duty in all kinds of weather, often encountering fierce storms in one of the smallest ships built to protect Allied convoys. Bennett, the first lieutenant, a mean and shirking disciplinarian with a penchant for bullying and canned sausages (" snorkers "), leaves the ship ostensibly for health reasons, and the junior officers are able to mature, with Lockhart gaining promotion to first lieutenant. ![]() Only Ericson and the petty officers are in any way experienced.ĭespite these initial disadvantages, the ship and crew work up a routine and gain experience. His officers are mostly new to the Navy, especially the two new sub-lieutenants, Lockhart and Ferraby. ![]() Lieutenant-Commander George Ericson, a Merchant Navy and Royal Naval Reserve officer, is recalled to the Royal Navy and given command of the fictitious Flower-class corvette HMS Compass Rose, newly built to escort convoys. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Everyone is delighted as, one by one, the townspeople are transformed into giant playful animals. It tumbles and bounces through the air and makes magic wherever it lands. One fine day, from out of town-and without any warning at all-a magic hat appears in the sky. This is a great read-aloud with its wonderful rhymes and would be a fun bedtime story. "Oh the magic hat, the magic hat, it spun through the air." and then what did it do? Wherever it goes it makes magical things happen. ![]() ![]() ![]() She’s grouchy, a recluse-and kind of cute. It all fell apart with one fateful decision. How do you keep an idol when everyone is intent on taking him away?Īs lead singer for the biggest rock band in the world, I lived a life of dreams. Problem is, the world thinks he’s theirs. Sexy, charming, and just a little bit dirty, he’s slowly wearing me down, making me crave more. With the face of a god and the arrogance to match, the pest won’t leave. I found Killian drunk and sprawled out on my lawn like some lost prince. ![]() Releases on Jby Kristen Callihan Pre-Order the Book: When Holly and I found out that she was writing some more contemporary romances featuring a rock star this time, we happy danced like little school girls. I’m a huge fan of contemporary romance, of NA and YA books and Kristen Callihan won me over in a big way with her Game On series. We’ll be posting exclusive excerpts and being total fangirls. Each week, we will spotlight a release we’re excited about. ![]() Sunday Spotlight is a feature we’re running in 2016. ![]() ![]() On the surface, her personal life with her stable boyfriend looks as good as her professional one, but deep down inside she was craving for something more. As a biology teacher, she found satisfaction in molding her students into future leaders. That’s me.ĪRC provided in exchange for an honest review.Ĭamille Briarlane had an unrestrained passion for knowledge. ![]() A scoundrel who will set the world on fire if that means he gets what he wants. But every fairy tale has a villain, someone waiting in the wings to rip it all down. She was a damsel, one who already had her white knight. Instead, this is the true tale of how I found her, how I stole her, and how I lost her. I neither seek forgiveness nor would I accept it. ![]() And I can assure you, it will get so dark that you’ll find yourself feeling around the blackened corners of my mind, seeking a door handle that isn’t there.ĭon’t mistake this for a confession. To tell the truth for once in my hollow life, no matter how dark it gets. My name is Sebastian Lindstrom, and I’m the villain of this story. ![]() |