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Lord Sebastian's Wife
by Katy CooperHe had broken every promise he had ever made her... And her heart with them!A reckless promise, made in the glow of first love, now bound Lord Sebastian Benbury to the Lady Beatrice. But though her beauty still stirred his inner fires, nothing could burn away the far-off memory of her with another man!
Lord Selkirk: A Life
by J.M. BumstedThomas Douglas, the Fifth Earl of Selkirk (1770–1820), was a complex man of his times, whose passions left an indelible mark on Canadian history. A product of the Scottish Enlightenment and witness to the French Revolution, he dedicated his fortune and energy to the vision of a new colony at the centre of North America. His final legacy, the Red River Settlement, led to the eventual end of the dominance of the fur trade and began the demographic and social transformation of western Canada. The product of three decades of research, this is the definitive biography of Lord Selkirk. Bumsted’s passionate prose and thoughtful analysis illuminate not only the man, but also the political and economic realities of the British empire at the turn of the nineteenth century. He analyzes Selkirk’s position within these realities, showing how his paternalistic attitudes informed his “social experiments” in colonization and translated into unpredictable, and often tragic, outcomes. Bumsted also provides extensive detail on the complexities of colonization, the Scottish Enlightenment, Scottish peerage, the fur trade, the Red River settlement, and early British-Canadian politics.
Lord Shaftesbury and Social-Industrial Progress (Routledge Revivals)
by J. Wesley BreadyOriginally published in 1926, this volume is much more than a biography of an outstanding politician, social reformer and philosopher. It provides an analysis of the history of social conditions in England during the nineteenth century, as well as a discussion of the development of social affairs and the inertia of political psychology. The role that faith and religion played in motivating Lord Shaftesbury’s desire for social reform is also discussed as is the ways in which he and John Wesley transformed the social and ethical ideas of England to enshrine in law many of the working conditions that we take for granted today such as defined hours of work and rest periods.
Lord Sin
by Catherine ArcherThe Infamous Lord Sin Had Taken A WifeIan Sinclair, the lord of ill repute, had married a country vicar's daughter. Now he was sure there'd be the devil to pay, for the passionate Mary Fulton was the woman he held above all others, and a woman he knew he didn't deserve.The more she learned of Ian's world of privilege, the more Mary Fulton realized how impossible their union really was. Yet the web of gentle passion woven on their wedding night grew stronger with every touch they shared...!
Lord Stanton's Last Mistress (Wild Lords and Innocent Ladies #3)
by Lara TempleHe’s finally found the woman who saved his life—and now he can’t resist her—in this passionate Regency by an author with “a delightful gift with words” (RT Book Reviews).Lord Stanton’s long-ago stay on the island of Illiakos is shrouded in memories of fever—and his mysterious nurse. Years later, an Illiakan royal visit to Stanton Hall reveals the princess’s chaperone, Christina James, is the woman who saved his life.Alexander is a master of control, but Christina makes him long to unleash the sinful side he’s buried—and unlock her passionate nature, too . . .Praise for the series“Will thrill Regency fans.” —RT Book Reviews on Lord Ravenscar’s Inconvenient Betrothal“Quite the swoon-worthy hero.” —All About Romance on Lord Hunter’s Cinderella Heiress
Lord Stillwell's Excellent Engagements (Millworth Manor)
by Victoria AlexanderIn an enchanting novella from #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Alexander, eligible viscount Winfield Elliott searches for a bride and discovers that love may be lovelier the second--or even third--time around. . .Allow Me To Explain. . .Some say I do not take my engagements seriously. Nonsense. What man with no interest in marriage would find himself proposing not once, but three times? And each time, I've felt certain that this, at last, is the absolutely, positively, perfect woman. Miss Felicia Whitingdon, for instance, has youth, beauty, style, grace--and a handsome fortune. Lady Lucille Eustice is a widow of impeccable social standing, and a balm to my soul. Then there is Miss Caroline Hibbitt, sweet and charming in every way. Any one of these intoxicating treasures could make a man happy. Any one of them could be an ideal wife. But which--if any of them--will it be? "For love, laughter, and lots of fun, read Victoria Alexander." --Stephanie Laurens, New York Times bestselling author"This Victorian yuletide romance provides erotic sizzle and delectably clever dialogue on every page." –USA Today on His Mistress by ChristmasNew York Times bestselling author Victoria Alexander was an award-winning television reporter until she discovered fiction was much more fun than real life. She turned to writing full time and has never looked back. Victoria grew up traveling the country as an Air Force brat and is now settled in a very old house in Omaha, Nebraska, with her husband, two allegedly grown children and two bearded collies. She firmly believes housework is a four-letter word, there are no calories in anything eaten standing up, procrastination is an art form, and it's never too soon to panic.30,000 Words
Lord Strange's Men and Their Plays
by Prof. Lawrence Manley Prof. Sally-Beth MacLeanIn this major contribution to theater history and cultural studies, authors Lawrence Manley and Sally-Beth MacLean paint a lively portrait of Lord Strange's Men, a daring company of players that dominated the London stage for a brief period in the late Elizabethan era. During their short theatrical reign, Lord Strange's Men helped to define the dramaturgy of the era, performing the works of William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, Thomas Kyd, and others in a distinctive and spectacular style, exploring innovative new modes of impersonation while intentionally courting political and religious controversy.
Lord Strathcona: A Biography of Donald Alexander Smith
by Donna McdonaldDonald Smith, known to most Canadians as Lord Strathcona, was an adventurer who made his fortune building railroads. He joined the Hudson’s Bay Company at age eighteen and went on to build the first railway to open the Canadian Northwest to settlement. As his crowning achievement, he drove the last spike for the nation-building Canadian Pacific Railway. In 1896, Smith became Canada’s High Commissioner in London and was soon elevated to the peerage. He became a generous benefactor to Canadian institutions. This eminently readable biography brings to light new information, including details about Strathcona’s personal life and his scandalous marriage.
Lord Thorn necesita una esposa (The Rosegarden Family Tree #Volumen 1)
by Bethany Bells¿Permitirá el amor que su matrimonio se reduzca a un simple acuerdo práctico? Cuando lord Thorn Rosegarden, heredero de una familia arraigada en un oscuro misterio, se plantea el matrimonio, no lo hace por una cuestión de amor, sino para solucionar un problema doméstico inmediato. Por lo tanto, debe ser algo que no estorbe y que le permita seguir haciendo lo que siempre ha querido: disfrutar al máximo de la vida.Lady Rosalynn es consciente de que no tiene muchas opciones en la vida. Sus padres fallecieron y el título y la fortuna pasaron a unos familiares lejanos con los que no tiene trato alguno. Su situación económica, muy precaria, la llevó a buscar empleo de institutriz y la suerte hizo que, con ello, recibiese una propuesta matrimonial tan inesperada como fría.Ninguno de los dos imagina que, pese a todo, están destinados a conocer lo que es de verdad estar enamorado.
Lord Tony's Wife
by Emmauska OrczyBaroness Emma Magdolna Rozália Mária Jozefa Borbála "Emmuska" Orczy de Orczi (23 September 1865 - 12 November 1947) was a Hungarian-born British novelist, playwright and artist of noble origin. She is most known for her series of novels featuring the Scarlet Pimpernel. This is one of her novels.
Lord Trenchard's Choice
by Sylvia AndrewThe Rake’s ProposalNo society beauty had been able to tempt Lord Ivo Trenchard to give up the single life. None, that was, until he met an enchanting innocent-in boy’s clothes-who challenged him to teach her how to kiss!He watched in amazement as the wild tomboy transformed into a stunningly elegant lady who took all of London by storm. His offer of marriage took them both by surprise.Was he merely protecting Joscelin Morley from a threatening scandal-or was she his true choice, his only love?
Lord Tresham's Tempting Rival (The Peveretts of Haberstock Hall #1)
by Bronwyn ScottNothing in commonExcept an intoxicating attraction! Sharing a steamy kiss with Anne Peverett at a Christmas ball is utterly out of character for Dr. Lord Ferris Tresham. He&’s far too busy treating London&’s poor to court anyone. Until Anne is revealed as the herbalist who&’s been treating his patients with her homemade remedies! If they unite forces, will Anne be a bigger threat to his practice…or his closed-off heart? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.The Peveretts of Haberstock Hall Meet the philanthropic Peverett siblings: unconventional, resourceful and determined to make a difference in the world.Book 1: Lord Tresham's Tempting RivalBook 2: Saving Her Mysterious Soldier
Lord Tyger
by Philip José FarmerA South African tycoon attempts to engineer his own Tarzan in a novel that deconstructs the original legend with unparalleled imagination. In a remote African valley, Ras Tyger is the Lord of the Jungle. He lives each day fulfilling his appetites for deadly prey and sexual conquest. But something sinister lurks behind his unspoiled life. He will soon discover the devastating truth: his entire existence has been engineered by a madman. Obsessed with the Tarzan novels of Edgar Rice Burroughs, a white South African uses his fortune to turn an English nobleman into the heroically untamed figure. Everything in Ras Tyger&’s world—from his jungle home to the &“apes&” who raised him—is an elaborate lie. But the Tarzan books weren&’t very plausible. And the experiment is about to get dangerously out of control . . . Drawing on true stories of feral children, Lord Tyger explores the real-life implications of the Tarzan legend. With ingenious meta-fiction, Philip José Farmer delivers a wildly entertaining sci-fi adventure that critiques popular colonial mythmaking.
Lord William Bentinck: The Making of a Liberal Imperialist 1774 - 1839
by John RosselliThis title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1974.
Lord Wraybourne's Betrothed: A Romance of Regency England
by Jo BeverleyFrom The New York Times bestselling author of A Lady?s Secret, a classic Regency romance back in print and in trade for the first time.Even if the handsome, debonair Lord Wraybourne is only marrying Jane Sandiford for her fortune?as she suspects?that does not diminish the powerful sway her betrothed seems to hold over her. The Sandiford Heiress has lived a sheltered life and is known for being stuffy, so her passionate responses to her fiancé?s attentions catch her by surprise. As confused and mortified as she is by her own emotions, Jane is even more scandalized when the dread Whisperer, the scourge of polite Society, rasps unspeakable vileness into her ear. And she is troubled by the news that someone is assaulting young women ?of the middling class? in the streets of London. Yet she remains unaware that an adversary closer to home schemes to sabotage the relationship between Lord Wraybourne and his betrothed?
Lord and Lady Spy
by Shana GalenLord Adrian and Lady Bridget Smythe have the pictureperfect high society marriage. Little does the ton know that each is one of England's most preeminent spies– with their secret identities guarded even from each other. But what are secret agents to do when the spying game is over and they suddenly discover a whole new spark in each other?
Lord and Master: Master of Gray trilogy 1
by Nigel TranterBorn of one of Scotland's noblest families, Patrick Gray was fascinating, irresistible, ambitious and ruthless. Involved in a daring plot to free the imprisoned Mary Queen of Scots, and immersed in the intrigues of Elizabeth I's Tudor court, he strode imperiously across the turbulent stage of European history, crushing those who resisted his legendary charm. The great events of the sixteenth century provide a colourful backdrop to this stirring tale of love, adventure and betrayal. 'Through his imaginative dialogue, he provides a voice for Scotland's heroes' Scotland on Sunday
Lord and Master: Master of Gray trilogy 1
by Nigel TranterBorn of one of Scotland's noblest families, Patrick Gray was fascinating, irresistible, ambitious and ruthless. Involved in a daring plot to free the imprisoned Mary Queen of Scots, and immersed in the intrigues of Elizabeth I's Tudor court, he strode imperiously across the turbulent stage of European history, crushing those who resisted his legendary charm. The great events of the sixteenth century provide a colourful backdrop to this stirring tale of love, adventure and betrayal. 'Through his imaginative dialogue, he provides a voice for Scotland's heroes' Scotland on Sunday
Lord and Peasant in Nineteenth Century Britain (Routledge Library Editions: The Victorian World #34)
by Dennis R. MillsFirst published in 1980, this book looks at the social structure of 18th and 19th century rural Britain. It is particularly concerned with the relationship of landlord and peasant in the rural village and examines the open-closed model of English rural social structure in great depth. In doing so, it explores the ways in which the estate system influenced urban development and how the peasant system facilitated the industrialisation of many villages. This book will be of particular interest to students of Victorian and social history, industrialisation and urbanisation.
Lord in Waiting: Mary Stewart 2
by Nigel TranterIn 1460, when clan feuds were rife, and the threat of English invasionwas ever-present, James III, one of Scotland's weakest monarchs, came tothe throne.Before long, John, Lord of Douglas, a born leader and a man ofconscience and vision, found himself wishing that James' wise andstrong-minded sister Princess Mary had succeeded in her brother's place.A fact compounded by the feeble king's habit of ignoring high-bornnobles, and succumbing instead to the influence of the astrologer andalchemist William Sheves, Archdeacon of St Andrews, one of the cleverestand most unscrupulous individuals in Scotland's history.Continuing the story of Princess Mary Stewart that began in Price of aPrincess, Lord in Waiting is a gripping tale of 15th century Scotland byNigel Tranter, master of Scottish historical fiction.
Lord in Waiting: Mary Stewart 2
by Nigel TranterIn 1460, when clan feuds were rife, and the threat of English invasionwas ever-present, James III, one of Scotland's weakest monarchs, came tothe throne.Before long, John, Lord of Douglas, a born leader and a man ofconscience and vision, found himself wishing that James' wise andstrong-minded sister Princess Mary had succeeded in her brother's place.A fact compounded by the feeble king's habit of ignoring high-bornnobles, and succumbing instead to the influence of the astrologer andalchemist William Sheves, Archdeacon of St Andrews, one of the cleverestand most unscrupulous individuals in Scotland's history.Continuing the story of Princess Mary Stewart that began in Price of aPrincess, Lord in Waiting is a gripping tale of 15th century Scotland byNigel Tranter, master of Scottish historical fiction.
Lord of All the Dead: A Nonfiction Novel
by Javier Cercas"A remarkable act of personal history: brave, revelatory and unflinchingly honest" WILLIAM BOYD"There is no-one writing in English like this: engaged humanity achieving a hard-won wisdom" DAVID MILLS, The TimesLord of All the Dead is a courageous journey into Javier Cercas' family history and that of a country collapsing from a fratricidal war. The author revisits Ibahernando, his parents' village in southern Spain, to research the life of Manuel Mena. This ancestor, dearly loved by Cercas' mother, died in combat at the age of nineteen during the battle of the Ebro, the bloodiest episode in Spain's history. Who was Manuel Mena? A fascist hero whose memory is an embarrassment to the author, or a young idealist who happened to fight on the wrong side? And how should we judge him, as grandchildren and great-grandchildren of that generation, interpreting history from our supposed omniscience and the misleadingperspective of a present full of automatic answers, that fails to consider the particularities of each personal and family drama?Wartime epics, heroism and death are some of the underlying themes of this unclassifiable novel that combines road trips, personal confessions, war stories and historical scholarship, finally becoming an incomparable tribute to the author's mother and the incurable scars of an entire generation.
Lord of All the Dead: A nonfiction novel
by Javier CercasFrom the internationally renowned author of The Impostor, a courageous journey into his own family history and that of a country collapsing from a fratricidal war--his most moving, most personal book, one he has spent his entire life preparing to write.Javier Cercas grew up hearing the legend of his adored great-uncle Manuel Mena, who died at nineteen in the bloodiest battle of the Spanish Civil War--while fighting for Franco's army. Who was this young man? A fascist hero whose memory is an embarrassment or a committed idealist who happened to fall on the wrong side of history? Is it possible to be a moral person defending an immoral cause? Through visits back to his parents' village in southern Spain, interviews with survivors, and research into the murkiest corners of the war, the author pieces together the life of this enigmatic figure and of an entire generation. This sui generis work combines intimate family history, investigative scholarship, personal confession, war stories, and road trips, finally becoming a transcendent portrait of a country's indelible scars--a book about heroism, death, the persistence of the past, and the meaning of an individual life against the tapestry of history.
Lord of Darkness (Maiden Lane #5)
by Elizabeth Hoyt"Elizabeth Hoyt has outdone herself." --Jennifer Ashley, New York Times bestselling authorWHEN STRANGERS IN THE NIGHTHe lives in the shadows. As the mysterious masked avenger known as the Ghost of St. Giles, Godric St. John's only goal is to protect the innocent of London. Until the night he confronts a fearless young lady pointing a pistol at his head-and realizes she is his wife . . . BECOME LOVERS . . .Lady Margaret Reading has vowed to kill the Ghost of St. Giles-the man who murdered her one true love. Returning to London, and to the man she hasn't seen since their wedding day, Margaret does not recognize the man behind the mask. Fierce, commanding, and dangerous, the notorious Ghost of St. Giles is everything she feared he would be-and so much more . . . DESIRE IS THE ULTIMATE DANGERWhen passion flares, these two intimate strangers can't keep from revealing more of themselves than they had ever planned. But when Margaret learns the truth-that the Ghost is her husband-the game is up and the players must surrender . . . to the temptation that could destroy them both.
Lord of Darkness: Number 5 in series (Maiden Lane #5)
by Elizabeth HoytHe lives in the shadows. As the mysterious masked avenger known as the Ghost of St Giles, Godric St John's only goal is to protect the innocent of London. Until the night he confronts a fearless young lady pointing a pistol at his head - and realises she is his wife . . .Lady Margaret Reading has vowed to kill the Ghost of St Giles - the man who murdered her one true love. Returning to London, and to the man she hasn't seen since their wedding day, Margaret does not recognise the man behind the mask. Fierce, commanding and dangerous, the notorious Ghost of St Giles is everything she feared he would be - and so much more . . .When passion flares, these two intimate strangers can't keep from revealing more of themselves than they had ever planned. But when Margaret learns the truth - that the Ghost is her husband - the game is up and the players must surrender . . . to the temptation that could destroy them both.