A Not So Respectable Gentleman? / Outrageous Confessions of Lady Deborah

A Not So Respectable Gentleman? / Outrageous Confessions of Lady Deborah
Author: Diane Gaston
Publisher: Mills & Boon
Total Pages: 507
Release: 2012
Genre: Love stories, English
ISBN: 9781743067307

A NOT SO RESPECTABLE GENTLEMAN: Since Leo Fitzmanning returned to London, he's kept his seat at the card table warm, his pockets full of winnings and his mind off a certain raven-haired heiress. Until whispers at the gaming hell reveal that Miss Mariel Covendale is being forced into marriage with an unscrupulous fortune hunter! Leo must re-enter the society he detests to help her, before returning to his clandestine existence. But he hasn't counted on Mariel having grown even more achingly beautiful than he remembers. Soon Leo realizes that there's nothing respectable about his reasons for stopping Mariel's marriage! OUTRAGEOUS CONFESSIONS OF LADY DEBORAH: I am the Dowager Countess of Kinsail, and I have enough secrets to scandalize you for life. I will never reveal the truth of my soul-destroying marriage-some things are too dark to be told. But at least no one can guess that I, a famously icy-hearted widow, am also the authoress of the shamelessly voluptuous romances currently shocking the ton! Only now I have a new secret identity, one that I will risk my life to keep-accomplice to Elliot Marchmont, gentleman, ex-soldier and notorious London thief. This adventurer's expert touch ignites in me a passion so intoxicating that surviving our blistering affair unscathed will be near impossible....

Quills - His Lady's Lesson/A Not So Respectable Gentleman?/Outrageous Confessions Of Lady Deborah

Quills - His Lady's Lesson/A Not So Respectable Gentleman?/Outrageous Confessions Of Lady Deborah
Author: Marguerite Kaye
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2012-10-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1460886305

A Not So Respectable Gentleman? by Diane Gaston Since Leo Fitzmanning has returned to London he's kept his seat at the card table warm, his pockets full of winnings and his mind off a certain raven–haired heiress. Until whispers reveal that Miss Mariel Covendale's hand is being forced to an unscrupulous fortune hunter! Leo must re–enter the society he detests to help her. But he hadn't counted on Mariel being even more achingly beautiful than he remembered. Soon Leo realises that there's nothing respectable about his reasons for stopping Mariel's marriage! Outrageous Confessions Of Lady Deborah by Marguerite Kaye The Dowager Countess of Kinsail will never reveal the truth of her soul–destroying marriage – some things are too dark to be told. But at least no one can guess that the famously icy–hearted widow, is also the authoress of the voluptuous romances currently shocking the ton! Only now she has a new secret identity – accomplice to Elliot Marchmont, gentleman, ex–soldier and notorious London thief. He ignites a passion in her so intoxicating that surviving the blistering affair unscathed will be near impossible...

Outrageous Confessions of Lady Deborah

Outrageous Confessions of Lady Deborah
Author: Marguerite Kaye
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2012-08-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 145923507X

In this sexy Regency romance, a widowed countess with a scandalous secret reveals the intimate details of her affair with a master thief. England, 1817. I am the Dowager Countess of Kinsail, and I have enough secrets to scandalize you for life. I will never reveal the truth of my soul-destroying marriage—some things are too dark to be told. But at least no one can guess that I, a famously icy-hearted widow, am also the authoress of the shamelessly voluptuous romances currently shocking the ton! Only now I have a new secret identity, one that I will risk my life to keep—accomplice to Elliot Marchmont, gentleman, ex-soldier and notorious London thief. This adventurer’s expert touch ignites in me a passion so intoxicating that surviving our blistering affair unscathed will be near impossible. . . .

Murdered by His Wife

Murdered by His Wife
Author: Deborah Navas
Publisher: Univ of Massachusetts Press
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2001-09-29
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781558493346

Fiction writer and independent scholar Navas reconstructs a little-remembered incident during the US war for independence. Bathsheba took in and nursed a 16-year-old Continental soldier returning from a year under Washington, and became pregnant by him. Because divorce was nearly impossible and adulteresses were publicly stripped and whipped, she, with help from the boy and others, beat hubby to death and stuffed him in a well. It did not help her case that her father was the state's most prominent and despised Loyalist. There is no index. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

The Crane Wife

The Crane Wife
Author: CJ Hauser
Publisher: Anchor
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2023-06-27
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0593312880

A memoir in essays that expands on the viral sensation “The Crane Wife” with a frank and funny look at love, intimacy, and self in the twenty-first century. From friends and lovers to blood family and chosen family, this “elegant masterpiece” (Roxane Gay, New York Times bestselling author of Hunger) asks what more expansive definitions of love might offer ​us all. A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: TIME, THE GUARDIAN, GARDEN & GUN "Hauser builds their life's inventory out of deconstructed personal narratives, resulting in a reading experience that's rich like a complicated dessert—not for wolfing down but for savoring in small bites." —The New York Times “Clever, heartfelt, and wrenching.” —Time “Brilliant.” —Oprah Daily Ten days after calling off their wedding, CJ Hauser went on an expedition to Texas to study the whooping crane. After a week wading through the gulf, they realized they'd almost signed up to live someone else's life. What if you released yourself from traditional narratives of happiness? What if you looked for ways to leave room for the unexpected? In Hauser’s case, this meant dissecting pop culture touchstone, from The Philadelphia Story to The X Files, to learn how not to lose yourself in a relationship. They attended a robot convention, contemplated grief at John Belushi’s gravesite, and officiated a wedding. Most importantly, they mapped the difference between the stories we’re asked to hold versus those we choose to carry. Told with the late-night barstool directness of your wisest, most bighearted friend, The Crane Wife is a book for everyone whose path doesn't look the way they thought it would; for everyone learning to find joy in the not-knowing and to build a new sort of life story, a new sort of family, a new sort of home to live in.

A Shade of Myself: A Humorous Paranormal Women's Fiction

A Shade of Myself: A Humorous Paranormal Women's Fiction
Author: Deborah Wilde
Publisher: Te Da Media Inc.
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2020-01-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 198868157X

Featuring a slow burn shifter romance and intelligent snark, this clever mix of urban fantasy and mystery will take you on a wild ride. Vanquisher of evil. Wrangler of offspring. Seriously in need of a coffee. Miriam Feldman’s life is happily bobbing along. Her family and close friends support her magic and things are getting interesting with the wolf shifter. But smooth sailing turns to shark-infested waters when she plumbs the dark depths of her past to investigate her parents’ last con. Being chum was never on her bucket list. In comparison, Miri’s new assignment should be easy: track down a demon to check a necklace for dark magic. Of course, nothing about demons is simple and she finds herself forced to strike hard bargains with both demon hunters and an ancient vampire. Awesome. The farther out she drifts seeking answers, the tighter she’s caught in a net of secrets, lies, and deadly revelations. And this time, she might not break free. Just keep swimming … Fans of Jana DeLeon, Robyn Peterman, and KF Breene, will adore Miri, a smart older heroine with zero effs left to give! Let’s get you reading!

Harper's New Monthly Magazine

Harper's New Monthly Magazine
Author: Henry Mills Alden
Publisher:
Total Pages: 958
Release: 1874
Genre: American literature
ISBN:

Harper's informs a diverse body of readers of cultural, business, political, literary and scientific affairs.

The History of Witchcraft in Europe

The History of Witchcraft in Europe
Author: Bram Stoker
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 2303
Release: 2022-11-13
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN:

Witchcraft in Europe in Middle Ages and Early Modern Period was believed to be a combination of sorcery and heresy. While sorcery attempts to produce negative supernatural effects through formulas and rituals, heresy is the Christian contribution to witchcraft in which an individual makes a pact with the Devil. In addition, heresy denies witches the recognition of important Christian values such as baptism, salvation, Christ and sacraments. In Early Modern European tradition, witches were stereotypically, though not exclusively, women. European pagan belief in witchcraft was associated with the goddess Diana and dismissed as "diabolical fantasies" by medieval Christian authors. Witch-hunts first appeared in large numbers during the 14th and 15th centuries. It was commonly believed that individuals with power and prestige were involved in acts of witchcraft and even cannibalism. Table of Contents: The Superstitions of Witchcraft by Howard Williams The Devil in Britain and America by John Ashton Lives of the Necromancers by William Godwin Witch, Warlock, and Magician by W. H. Davenport Adams The Witch Mania by Charles Mackay Magic and Witchcraft by George Moir Witchcraft & Second Sight in the Highlands & Islands of Scotland by John G. Campbell Witchcraft and Superstitious Record in the South-Western District of Scotland by John Maxwell Wood Practitioners of Magic & Witchcraft and Clairvoyance by Bram Stoker Witch Stories by E. Lynn Linton Mary Schweidler, the Amber Witch by Wilhelm Meinhold Sidonia, the Sorceress by Wilhelm Meinhold Glimpses of the Supernatural – Witchcraft and Necromancy by Frederick George Lee Letters On Demonology And Witchcraft by Sir Walter Scott La Sorcière: The Witch of the Middle Ages by Jules Michelet Modern Magic by M. Schele de Vere

The History of Witchcraft in Europe Throughout the Ages

The History of Witchcraft in Europe Throughout the Ages
Author: Bram Stoker
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 2308
Release: 2023-12-09
Genre: History
ISBN:

The anthology 'The History of Witchcraft in Europe Throughout the Ages' presents an unparalleled exploration of witchcraft's multifaceted history through a compendium of perspectives, ranging from the chilling accounts of Bram Stoker to the meticulous historical analyses of William Godwin. This collection unites a spectrum of literary styles, from scholarly dissertations to narrative histories, reflecting the diverse methodologies and approaches used to understand the phenomenon of witchcraft. Its significance lies not only in the assembly of works from notable authors but also in the varied thematic concerns it addresses, including the evolution of witchcraft beliefs, legal perspectives on witchcraft trials, and the intersection of witchcraft with gender and society. The anthology stands out for its broad temporal and geographical coverage, offering readers a comprehensive view of European witchcraft from the medieval to the modern era. The backgrounds of the contributing authors and editors span several centuries, encompassing luminaries from the realms of literature, history, and anthropology. Figures such as Jules Michelet and Margaret Murray bring to the collection a depth of expertise and insight, allowing the anthology to traverse various historical, cultural, and literary movements. Together, these voices illuminate the complex narratives and interpretations of witchcraft, enriching the anthologys thematic richness and historical breadth. 'The History of Witchcraft in Europe Throughout the Ages' offers readers an exceptional opportunity to engage with the multifaceted narratives surrounding European witchcraft. Beyond its academic value, the anthology invites a broader audience to explore the intriguing interplay between history, folklore, and society through witchcrafts lens. This collection is not only a gateway into the historical and cultural dimensions of witchcraft but also fosters a dialogue between differents authors works, encouraging a deeper understanding and appreciation of this complex topic. For anyone interested in the intersections of history, culture, and mythology, this anthology is an indispensable resource.

Confessions (The Fiery Furnace Series Book #2)

Confessions (The Fiery Furnace Series Book #2)
Author: Renee Allen McCoy
Publisher: FaytheWorks Publishing
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2012-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0983604622

Covering up a sin won't make it go away... The driven Jermaine Grant appears to have it all together on the surface. He's young, handsome, and headstrong with the perfect job and faithful love planted at his side-so it seems. What happens when all of this is threatened by a looming incident from the past? In the midst of chaos, Jermaine unexpectedly finds himself battling a demon that seems to be the fiercest of them all. Jermaine's number one counterpart, Nia Thomas, strives to be just as successful at her career as her determined boyfriend of two years. She skillfully juggles a double life while struggling to keep her carefully designed mask from shattering to pieces. Nia's private world is threatened despite her attempts to conceal a secret that could change her family's future forever. A heartbreaking disclosure spiral lives into a startling off course collision. What happens when secrets are revealed without consent? Whoever thought telling a lie would hurt so much?