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And like frogs they dove, kechunk,Where the poor young dogs had sunk.Quickly each one with his handDrags a little dog to land."Plish, I'll call my dog," cried Paul;"Plum," said Peter, "mine I'll call."
With ample fortunes garnered as a Sword for Hire and a loving wife now at his side, Captain James Bretherton at last looks to the prospect of leaving the world of war; instead, becoming a man who trains others to fight. Any plans for an easier life are soon thwarted however, when King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden seeks Bretherton’s services. In his fight for the Protestant cause, Adolphus is eager to strengthen the backbone of his army and for that he needs Captain James; he needs a Captain of Horse.Show book
Twelve years ago, Brandon Pearce had to give up the girl he loved, Amelia Howard. Now Amelia is a grown woman with a past she desperately needs to keep hidden in order to save her brother Frederick's reputation. In an effort to avoid blackmail, Frederick needs to place several gentlemen into government positions, and for that, he'll need an ally in Parliament—Pearce. Pearce has been investigating Scepter, a criminal group the Armory believes is behind the government appointments. Pearce must pretend that he sides with the blackmailer, even though it means breaking Amelia's heart. But Pearce is willing to do anything he can for a second chance with her, even when he discovers she's been keeping secrets of her own. Get out your smelling salts! This sexy Regency novel features a second-chance romance between a former military commander who stubbornly thinks he knows best and a strong-headed heroine who will fight tooth and nail for those she loves.Show book
An old friend brings a strange problem to Professor and Mrs. Moriarty: either his theater is being haunted by an angry ghost or someone is trying to drive him into bankruptcy. That would shut down his Christmas pantomime before it opens, throwing two hundred people out of work. The Moriartys can’t let that happen! Besides, Angelina is longing to play the lead in a West End show and James needs a bigger challenge than yet another high-stakes game of whist. But the day they move into the theater, the stage manager dies. It wasn’t an accident; it also was most definitely not a ghost. While Angelina works backstage turning up secrets and old grudges, James follows the money in search of a motive. The pranks grow deadlier and more frequent. Then someone sets Sherlock Holmes on the trail, trying to catch our sleuths crossing the line into crime. How far will Moriarty have to go to keep the show afloat? And will they all make it to opening night in one piece?Show book
Calling all Bridgerton and Jane Austen fans! You are cordially invited to fall in love with your favourite new Regency romance novel…‘Worthy of Georgette Heyer…the most wonderfully satisfying five star Regency Romp’ Julie Caplin ‘I don’t pretend to know the details of your private life, Miss Fairfax, but you might do better to embrace the fortunate position into which you were born, rather than regret the one that only exists between the covers of a novel’ Miss Phoebe Fairfax dreams of being as free as her four brothers. When she discovers she is to be wed to a repugnant earl who is old enough to be her grandfather, she decides to embark on a real adventure… Enter the insufferable – and insufferably gorgeous – Viscount Damerel. A must-read for fans of Evie Dunmore, Martha Waters and Virginia HeathWhy readers are falling in love with Mismatch of the Season: Enemies to lovers with a Bridgerton style twist! Funny, poignant, inspiring … it's a must read!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fun, witty, engaging and just overall a great read. Five stars'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I loved every minute of it, I couldn’t put it down'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Looking for a romantic Regency that take all your blues away? Mismatch of the Season delivers'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A masterpiece of a book! It was so overwhelmingly good that I couldn't put it down'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A brilliant example of this genre. What a film this would make!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Historical enemies to lovers?! Sign me up!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐More praise for The Mismatch of the Season: 'The Mismatch of the Season is the perfect cosy read for fans of Bridgerton and Little Women. I devoured it like a thick hot chocolate on a cold winter’s night.' Holly Race, author of Midnight's Twins 'Proper Regency goodness in book form, with characters I adore!’ Bex Hogan, author of the Isles of Storm and Sorrow trilogy 'This had everything I want from a Regency novel: A lively, rule-breaking heroine and a surly Viscount to bicker with. I raced through it faster than a heroine on a runaway horse.' Andreina Cordani, author of The 12 Days of Murder The latest in the series, this humorous sequel promises to be the best yet. Miss Phoebe Fairfax's story continues, filled with comedy and charm, making it a top pick for fans of fiction. For fans of Emma Orchard (For the Viscount's Eyes Only), Alexandra Vasti (Ne'er Duke Well), Emma Melbourne (The Mysterious Mr. Oliver), and Darcy Mcguire (The Secret Life of a Lady). HarperCollins 2025Show book
George Bridge has a secret, a wrong he did a lifetime ago that he must confess. Back in the summer and autumn of 1918 he lived life at a pitch he never experienced again; any moment could have been his last. He was a pilot in the RAF.Day after day, George and his friend Billy Love fight for their lives. Just nineteen, they have everything to live for, but flying three miles above France, its kill or be killed and machine guns, Fokkers and a long burning fall haunt their dreams.At home their families wait; and so do their girls. Billy loves Jessica. Constance loves George. But who does George love?Then Billy flies into history and nothing is ever the same again.That Quiet Earth is rich in the kind of 'boys own' descriptions of combat that characterise this kind of fiction, but underlying the novel is an astute study of madness; the insanity of the war itself and the personal decline of tormented young Billy Love.As featured on BBC Radio Bristol and Clifton Life Magazine.Show book
A national best-selling author and founder of the TransAfrica forum, Randall Robinson is one of the most respected voices of the African-American community. In this powerful book, he convincingly argues that African Americans must fight the growing presence of modern prisons, which hold an alarmingly disproportionate number of black inmates.Show book
