PAWNSHOP & PALACES

PAWNSHOP & PALACES
Author: Helen Osterman Borowitz
Publisher: Smithsonian Books (DC)
Total Pages: 328
Release: 1991-03-17
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

A tale of embezzlement, museum scandal, and political intrigue, Pawnshop and Palaces recounts the stormy history of the famous Campana art collection. Spawned by the criminal offenses of its founder and then dispersed and fought over throughout Europe, the collection evokes nineteenth-century cultural history as it delves into issues of art management and deaccessioning.

The Palace Beautiful

The Palace Beautiful
Author: L. T. Meade
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 267
Release: 2023-08-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

"The Palace Beautiful" by L. T. Meade. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

The Magnolia Palace

The Magnolia Palace
Author: Fiona Davis
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2023-01-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0593184033

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Fifth Avenue, returns with a tantalizing novel about the secrets, betrayal, and murder within one of New York City's most impressive Gilded Age mansions. Eight months since losing her mother in the Spanish flu outbreak of 1919, twenty-one-year-old Lillian Carter's life has completely fallen apart. For the past six years, under the moniker Angelica, Lillian was one of the most sought-after artists' models in New York City, with statues based on her figure gracing landmarks from the Plaza Hotel to the Brooklyn Bridge. But with her mother gone, a grieving Lillian is rudderless and desperate—the work has dried up and a looming scandal has left her entirely without a safe haven. So when she stumbles upon an employment opportunity at the Frick mansion—a building that, ironically, bears her own visage—Lillian jumps at the chance. But the longer she works as a private secretary to the imperious and demanding Helen Frick, the daughter and heiress of industrialist and art patron Henry Clay Frick, the more deeply her life gets intertwined with that of the family—pulling her into a tangled web of romantic trysts, stolen jewels, and family drama that runs so deep, the stakes just may be life or death. Nearly fifty years later, mod English model Veronica Weber has her own chance to make her career—and with it, earn the money she needs to support her family back home—within the walls of the former Frick residence, now converted into one of New York City's most impressive museums. But when she—along with a charming intern/budding art curator named Joshua—is dismissed from the Vogue shoot taking place at the Frick Collection, she chances upon a series of hidden messages in the museum: messages that will lead her and Joshua on a hunt that could not only solve Veronica's financial woes, but could finally reveal the truth behind a decades-old murder in the infamous Frick family.

The Palace Beautiful: A Story For Girls

The Palace Beautiful: A Story For Girls
Author: L.T. Meade
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2023-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9358596988

"The Palace Beautiful: A Story for Girls" is an enchanting novel written by L.T. Meade, specifically targeting young female readers. The book revolves around the lives of two sisters, Rosamund and Laura, as they embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and personal growth. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the girls as they move to a new neighborhood and encounter a mysterious and enchanting house known as "The Palace Beautiful." This extraordinary place becomes the backdrop for their adventures and serves as a metaphor for the inner world of imagination and inner strength. As Rosamund and Laura navigate the challenges of friendship, family, and societal expectations, they uncover valuable lessons about loyalty, kindness, and the power of their own unique voices. The story offers young readers a tale of empowerment and self-discovery, encouraging them to embrace their individuality and navigate life's obstacles with courage and compassion.

Palaces and Castles

Palaces and Castles
Author: Hoot Bagilli
Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
Total Pages: 583
Release: 2023-03-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

While this is a novel--a work of fiction--it is also a glimpse into part of the world of the intelligence operations carried out by the United States of America. It is not the stuff of James Bond or Jack Ryan. It is the stuff of real people that work their jobs, often with long hours, sometimes with their lives at risk, almost always without any public recognition. It is usually a satisfying job, but one still rife with bureaucracy and the normal government politics.

Death at Blenheim Palace

Death at Blenheim Palace
Author: Robin Paige
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2006-02-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780425202371

Kate Sheridan is at Blenheim Palace to research King Henry's mistress Rosamund, said to have been poisoned there by Eleanor of Aquitaine. But her visit takes a strange turn when her hosts unwittingly begin to relive the legend.