Charlotte Salomon's (1917-43) fantastical autobiography, Life? or Theater?, consists of 769 sequenced gouache paintings, through which the artist imagined the circumstances of the eight suicides in her family, all but one of them women. But Salomon's focus on suicide was not merely a familial idiosyncrasy. Nothing Happened argues that the social history of early-twentieth-century Germany has elided an important cultural and social phenomenon by not including the story of German Jewish women and suicide. This absence in social history mirrors an even larger gap in the intellectual history of deeply gendered suicide studies that have reproduced the notion of women's suicide as a rarity in history. Nothing Happened is a historiographic intervention that operates in conversation and in tension with contemporary theory about trauma and the reconstruction of emotion in history.
Charlotte Salomon's (1917-43) fantastical autobiography, Life? or Theater?, consists of 769 sequenced gouache paintings, through which the artist imagined the circumstances of the eight suicides in her family, all but one of them women. But Salomon's focus on suicide was not merely a familial idiosyncrasy. Nothing Happened argues that the social history of early-twentieth-century Germany has elided an important cultural and social phenomenon by not including the story of German Jewish women and suicide. This absence in social history mirrors an even larger gap in the intellectual history of deeply gendered suicide studies that have reproduced the notion of women's suicide as a rarity in history. Nothing Happened is a historiographic intervention that operates in conversation and in tension with contemporary theory about trauma and the reconstruction of emotion in history.
A woman’s search for her birth family leads her to a passionate and vengeful stranger in this classic contemporary romance. Adopted but now alone, Kristy went in search of her natural family. When Armand Dutournier burst into her life, accusing her of betrayals she had not committed, Kristy could only wonder—did she have a perfect double? Could she possibly have a twin? Armand was her only lead to the family she yearned for, but his passionate drive for vengeance—and the powerful attraction between them—made accepting his proposition of a temporary intimacy highly dangerous! Originally published in 1999.
He wants her back—on his terms… When hotshot financier Carver Dane attends a masked ball, he isn't expecting a fiery encounter with a woman who ignites the same compelling desire he once knew with Katie Beaumont… Katie is stunned by her response to a sexy stranger.The last time she felt such intense longing was ten years ago—in the arms of a man she was forced to give up.When the masks come off, and the past comes alive, Carver is determined to claim Katie. But as his mistress…or more?
Who was seducing whom? With her family's future happiness in Tareq al-Khaima's all-controlling hands, Sarah Hillyard was persuaded to become the sheikh's traveling companion for a year. She remembered his gentleness toward her as a young girl, but now she suspected Tareq's scheme was a calculated means of getting closer to the beautiful woman she had become—with no promise of commitment on his part. Tareq claimed to have lost the capacity to love and he was so totally self-contained, so frustratingly untouchable that Sarah surprised herself by wanting to find out how he would react if she turned the tables—and set about seducing him!
St. Valentine's Day is a special day for lovers all over the world. And this year it has a special significance for Caitlin Ross. This year she is sure that David Hartley will admit she loves her. But Caitlin has forgotten that Valentine's Day casts its own special magic. The surprises she receives, and the shocks that lie in store for David, make this a February the fourteenth they will never, ever forget…!
She's got the one things he wants--the Zavros heir. Magazines regularly devote gossip column inches to Greek magnate Ari Zavros, and the new supermodel gracing his arm--and his bed--each week. Tina Savalas is nothing like Ari's usual playmates, but this ordinary girl hides the most scandalous secret of all: four years ago her passionate fling with Ari left her pregnant ... Her bombshell revealed, Ari can see only one solution--the innocent Tina is perfect for the role of Good Greek Wife ... and it seems marriage into the Zavros family isn't a choice--it's a command!"--Publisher.
THIS TIME, FOREVER He had returned to save her… Once a handsome prince rescued a beautiful princess…. Well, that was what Rowena Goodman's children believed. And they soon decided that Keir Delahunty was the prince sent to rescue their mother. But Rowena had trouble believing that Keir, who had left her waiting for him all those years ago, and who could have any woman his heart desired, wanted her. Keir insisted he loved Rowena and the children, and that they were essential to his future happiness. To prove his good intentions he set out to slay all Rowena's dragons. That left Rowena with no excuses and one secret to share with Keir…and it concerned her oldest child.
Harlequin Presents offers you another chance to enjoy this reader-favorite story from USA TODAY bestselling author Emma Darcy. Cristabel Valdez yearns to say yes to her boss's dinner invitations and the sensual promise behind them. An intimate involvement with him is dangerous, but can she risk just one night to remember? Jared King will use everything he has to hold her, keep her. And like his legendary family, who have flourished in this part of the Australian outback, he will not be defeated by anything. For him one night is not enough… Previously published in 2000.
He wants his baby, so he'll make her his bride To teacher Erin Lavelle, handsome billionaire Peter Ramsey was like a fairy-tale prince. But after two amazing days their affair was over. Peter had thought Erin was different until he discovered her secret. Then seven months later he finds her pregnant. Now there's only one way to ensure his unborn child's security...marriage. Erin's knight in shining armor has returned, this time demanding she be his bride
Scandals! Have you heard the latest? Don't tell anyone, but… It had to be a cover up! Daniel Wolfe listened as Annabel Parker told her version of the night's events when a prominent politician had been found dead in her motel room. A journalist, hot on Daniel's half brother's corrupt heels, Annabel claimed nothing of a physical nature had occurred between them, but Daniel knew it was all lies. His womanizing brother would never have agreed to meet in a motel room—unless sex was involved. Daniel was prepared to be ruthless in his pursuit of the truth, but it was all too tempting to let her try her seduction routine on him….
Who was she? She stood out from the crowd, and Jim Neilson, his sexual curiosity piqued, was drawn to her side. The air sizzled between them. Who was he? Did Jim still carry traces of the young Jamie she had known and loved as they had grown up together in the valley? Beth Delaney sensed a man who had distanced himself from all emotion. She craved more than a physical union with this seductive man even though he had obviously forgotten their childhood bond. If she could reach the vulnerable boy inside, might the Jamie she remembered reappear? Or was one night in Jim's arms all she could hope for? Emma Darcy, with more than 60 million books in print, is one of the world's favorite romance authors.
When scandal threatens the star of his network, media baron Maximilian Hart whisks beautiful Chloe away from the prying paparazzi. Where better to hide this innocent beauty than the Hart mansion…? But the handsome tycoon's plan isn't just about protecting his investment—he wants Chloe in his bed! Max might have swept her out of the fire, but Chloe finds herself in a raging inferno: Max is the master player when it comes to business and seduction….
To my heir, Beau Prescott, I leave my Sydney estate and my dedicated nanny. Nanny? Beau Prescott was highly suspicious of this interloper in the family home. What did his grandfather need with a nanny? Maybe he'd taken her in out of pity - Margaret Stowe did sound as if she'd be the starchy, spinster sort. But the stunning vision that greeted him on his arrival home called out to every male hormone Beau had. Just what situation had he inherited?
One more night… Tricked into believing Luis Angel Martinez was committed to marrying another woman, and convinced he had drawn her into being his secret mistress, Shontelle had ended their affair, declaring he'd been no more to her than an interesting Latin lover. Two years on, Luis wasn't married and he was the only man who could get her brother's tour group out of danger…in exchange for one more night with her. But what would it be—a night of truth, love or vengeance?
When Ashley met Harry… Mischief was what Harry Clifton intended when he traveled to Australia in search of an heir. Marriage was the last thing on Ashley Harcourt's mind when she met Harry. But William, Ashley's enterprising young son, had other ideas! He saw Harry and decided he'd make a perfect father. To his surprise, Harry found he liked the idea of an instant family, But he'd need more than young William's help to persuade Ashley to trust in love again….
All her life, Eleanor Vandelier has been invincible, ruthless, determined. Now she's dying--and the ruthless ambition that built an empire has become a vengeful desire to keep her daughter Tamara out of her inheritance. Driven by anger and pain, Tamara is ready to strike back with a reckless plan intended to destroy the woman who never loved her--and which may destroy the man who does.
The playboy's innocent bride. Spending a week at Adam's island villa was a purely practical arrangement. Rosalie refused to agree to his more outrageous propositions, but the naive virgin hadn't reckoned on Adam's powerful persuasions!
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