A Good Debutante's Guide to Ruin

A Good Debutante's Guide to Ruin
Author: Sophie Jordan
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2014-07-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0062222511

The last woman on earth he would ever touch . . . Declan, the Duke of Banbury, has no interest in ushering Rosalie Hughes, his stepsister, into society.Dumped on him with nowhere else to go, he's determined to rid himself of the headstrong debutante by bestowing on her an obscenely large dowry . . . making her the most sought-after heiress of the Season. . . . is about to become the only one he wants But Rosalie isn't about to go along with Declan's plans. Surrounded by fortune hunters, how is she supposed to find a man who truly wants her? Taking control of her fate, Rosalie dons a disguise and sneaks into Sodom, a private club host to all manner of illicit activity—and frequented by her infuriatingly handsome stepbrother. In a shadowed alcove, Declan can't resist the masked temptress who sets his blood afire . . . any more than Rosalie can deny her longing for a man who will send her into ruin.

Guide to the Perfect Latin American Idiot

Guide to the Perfect Latin American Idiot
Author: Plinio Apuleyo Mendoza
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2001
Genre: History
ISBN: 156833236X

Three Latin American writers quote, dissect and review this character in a cultural critique that combines analysis with humor and a relentless self-criticism.

Study Guide to The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Works by Oscar Wilde

Study Guide to The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Works by Oscar Wilde
Author: Intelligent Education
Publisher: Influence Publishers
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2020-06-28
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 1645424537

A comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation, essay, and test prep for selected works by Oscar Wilde, who aside from drama also published short stories, essays, and poems in various magazines. Titles in this study guide include Lady Windermere's Fan, A Woman of No Importance, An Ideal Husband, and The Importance of Being Earnest. As a collection of the late- nineteenth-century, Wilde’s work rebelled against many Victorian conventions and turned to aestheticism. Moreover, other influences of his included French literature of his time and the free enjoyment of pleasure in pagan Greek culture. This Bright Notes Study Guide explores the context and history of Wilde’s classic work, helping students to thoroughly explore the reasons they have stood the literary test of time. Each Bright Notes Study Guide contains: - Introductions to the Author and the Work - Character Summaries - Plot Guides - Section and Chapter Overviews - Test Essay and Study Q&As The Bright Notes Study Guide series offers an in-depth tour of more than 275 classic works of literature, exploring characters, critical commentary, historical background, plots, and themes. This set of study guides encourages readers to dig deeper in their understanding by including essay questions and answers as well as topics for further research

A Brief Guide to James Bond

A Brief Guide to James Bond
Author: Nigel Cawthorne
Publisher: Robinson
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2012-09-20
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1849018294

The world's fascination with Bond is unstoppable. James Bond is the greatest British fictional hero of the post-war era. He also has a huge following in the US - and around the world - as a legendary Cold War warrior, and now as a daredevil able to take on the villains of the post-Cold War world. The Bond books are all in print. Today, Sebastian Faulks is writing new stories while Charlie Higson is writing children's versions. In this comprehensive guide to Ian Fleming, the books, the films and the world that was created out of 007, Nigel Cawthorne uncovers Bond's allure. It comes with special sections on the main characters - Q, M, the Bond Girls, and the women who first inspired them; the cars, and the incomparable baddies. It will be the ideal gift for fans and aficionados alike and will be published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of DOCTOR NO; the new film is scheduled for autumn 2012.

Harlequin Historical August 2022 - Box Set 1 of 2

Harlequin Historical August 2022 - Box Set 1 of 2
Author: Louise Allen
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 748
Release: 2022-07-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0369729692

Do you dream of wicked rakes, gorgeous Highlanders and muscled Viking warriors? Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! This box set includes: THE EARL’S MYSTERIOUS LADY (Regency) By Louise Allen After jilting the Earl of Easton, Viola’s created a new identity. Now Cressida Williams, she’s greatly changed—so much so that the Earl doesn’t recognize the trespasser in his gardens is his runaway bride! THE OFFICER’S CONVENIENT PROPOSAL (Regency) By Joanna Johnson A convenient marriage could be a savior for both Officer Jonah Grant and his neighbor Frances. But are they willing to risk their newfound friendship? COMPROMISED INTO A SCANDALOUS MARRIAGE (1900s) By Lydia San Andres When heiress Paulina finds shelter from a storm with dashing Sebastian, they are compromised and forced to wed! Can they build a true union from the ashes of scandal?

Women's Fiction

Women's Fiction
Author: Rebecca Vnuk
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2013-09-17
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1610695380

Offering a fresh perspective on women's fiction for a broad reading audience—fans as well as librarians—this book defines and maps the genre, and describes hundreds of relevant titles. Women's Fiction: A Guide to Popular Reading Interests celebrates the books in this broad genre—titles that explore the lives of female protagonists, with a focus on their relationships with family, friends, and lovers. After a brief introductory history and a chapter that defines the characteristics of women's fiction, the author showcases annotations and suggestions of approximately 300 titles by more than 100 authors. She explains how women's fiction differs from romance fiction, enabling readers to appreciate this rich body of literature that encompasses titles as diverse as Meg Cabot's lighthearted chick lit to the more serious novels of Elizabeth Berg and Maeve Binchy. The book identifies some of the most popular and enduring women's fiction authors and titles, and provides invaluable reading lists and readalike suggestions that will be appreciated by both librarians and general readers.

The Earl's Mysterious Lady

The Earl's Mysterious Lady
Author: Louise Allen
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2022-07-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0369729633

A dramatic Regency romp from this bestselling author! An unexpected reunion… With the earl she left at the altar… Viola fled her arranged marriage to Guy Thurlow, Earl of Easton, right at the altar steps. Now she is Cressida Williams and greatly changed—so much so that when Guy finds her trespassing on his neglected estate, he doesn’t recognize his runaway bride. As they work together to restore his grounds, desire flares. But she must deny his temptation because it would be socially ruinous if he discovered who she really is… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.