Elinor Bennett inherited a coaching inn, The LadyShip, when her father died. Her twin Ned should have been the one to run it, but he was fighting Bonaparte. Elinor’s favorite patron was Marcus Allingham, but, feeling he must carry on the family name, he got engaged to the flighty Clarissa Dudley. Clarissa’s plans set adventures a-plenty in motion—and revealed some surprising truths. Regency Romance by Elisabeth Kidd; originally published by Walker
Lady Kedrington takes an affectionate interest in her brother Carey’s romance with the exotic—and mysterious—Elena Melville, certain their marriage will be as happy as her own. But when a real mystery involving a national treasure arises, will Antonia’s adoring lord be able to protect his mischievous wife from danger while still indulging her inevitable desire to solve the two intertwined mysteries? Regency Romance by Elisabeth Kidd; originally published by Signet
No one, least of all Richard Wetherell, could predict what Lady Luisa Ingram would do next. When she turned up in Kent on the eve of Richard’s engagement to a local girl, he was exasperated but not surprised. Will the combined efforts of their friends, and a touch of intrigue and danger, finally point the former adversaries in the direction of a new love? Regency Romance by Elisabeth Kidd; originally published by Walker
When Madeleine Malcolm asks detective Devin Grant to find her missing husband, neither trusts the other’s motives. Grant thinks Maddie has other reasons than love for her quest, and she is unaware that Devin is also investigating a plot against the Prince of Wales—a plot that Teddy Malcolm may be involved in. But their growing attraction begins to outstrip their caution—and leads them into danger. Historical Romance/Mystery by Elisabeth Kidd; originally published by Warner as Sweet Secrets
Kate Collier came to love Spain while living there with her uncle’s family. She even forgot the first stirrings of passionate love she’d felt years before as an impressionable girl in Paris. But when Napoleon’s army invaded her sunny land, and Britain’s army came to help the Spanish drive him out, her heart was torn between the home she’d chosen and the love she thought would never return. Historical Romance by Elisabeth Kidd; originally published by Avon
After everyone believes him dead after a long absence in the war, Philip Millington returns home to claim his inheritance as the next Earl Wolcott, a title he cannot abandon. But his family is more intolerant of Philip¿s return than welcoming. Only Fleur Stanyon, a distant ¿poor relation¿ has not forgotten Philip, nor wished to as she adored him from her childhood. Regency Romance by Elisabeth Kidd; originally published by Belgrave House/Regency Reads
Sensible widow Celia Morland gave in to love once and now guards her heart. When Nicky Lambert arrives from exotic Jamaica, Celia sees her sister-in-law Kitty succumbing to his charms despite being engaged to Julian Hardwicke and feels she must guard Kitty’s heart as well. But her intervention only causes her to forget to be sensible and nearly mistake where her own happiness lies. Regency Romance by Elisabeth Kidd; originally published by Walker
Elizabeth Farnum and her eight orphaned siblings hope to live unnoticed in anonymous London until their oldest brother comes of age and can act as their guardian. But when Lizzie inadvertently attracts the notice of their absentee landlord, Baron Marston, and the younger Farnums attract notice just by being their lively selves, Lizzie must look to the handsome baron to save her family’s future. Regency Romance by Elisabeth Kidd; originally published by Belgrave House/Regency Reads
Antonia Fairfax was sent home from London by her secret fiancé, Charles Kenyon, because of a small indiscretion. But seven years have passed, with few letters from Charles. Now Antonia must return to London for her niece’s coming-out. Antonia knows she can never love anyone but Charles and looks forward to seeing him, but Viscount Kedrington does share her love of verbal sparring… Regency Romance by Elisabeth Kidd; originally published by Walker
Claire Bradley travels to Cornwall searching for answers about her sister Elaine’s death—and her even more mysterious life. Elaine’s brother-in-law, Gareth Trent, owner of the otherworldly home on the ocean called Merlyn’s Isle, insists there is no mystery, but invites Claire to stay to collect Elaine’s things, hoping to satisfy her that Elaine and her husband really did die in a boating accident. Gothic novella by Elisabeth Kidd
Sydney Archer has grand plans for an artistic career which do not include being ordered about by her aristocratic, if stuffy, guardian, the Marquess of Lyle. But both parties are surprised by hidden depths in the other, even as Sydney takes London by storm and Lyle reveals a sense of humor as well as a penchant of his own for the unexpected. Regency Romance by Elisabeth Kidd; originally published by Walker
Sabina Bromley’s family loyalty is tested to the utmost when the terms of her beloved father’s will include her marriage to the younger son of a despised rival family. But when she and Robert Ashton meet under unexpected circumstances, the old feud does not prevent their falling in love—only the deceptions each practices pull them apart again. Can love win out? Regency Romance by Elisabeth Kidd; originally published by Signet
The Remembering Site makes it easy for anyone, anywhere, to write and publish their life story and add to it as life unfolds. Not everyone is able to leave money, jewelry, or land as an inheritance for their children and their children's children. Everyone, though, can leave the most precious commodity of all--family treasures made of words. The evocative questions on The Remembering Site make this as easy as possible for you.
In turn-of-the-century Paris, beautiful, rich Madeleine Malcolm enlists the aid of British inquiry agent Devin Grant to find her missing husband, only to find herself increasingly attracted to Devin
Antonia Fairfax was sent home from London by her secret fiancé, Charles Kenyon, because of a small indiscretion. But seven years have passed, with few letters from Charles. Now Antonia must return to London for her niece’s coming-out. Antonia knows she can never love anyone but Charles and looks forward to seeing him, but Viscount Kedrington does share her love of verbal sparring… Regency Romance by Elisabeth Kidd; originally published by Walker
Lady Kedrington takes an affectionate interest in her brother Carey’s romance with the exotic—and mysterious—Elena Melville, certain their marriage will be as happy as her own. But when a real mystery involving a national treasure arises, will Antonia’s adoring lord be able to protect his mischievous wife from danger while still indulging her inevitable desire to solve the two intertwined mysteries? Regency Romance by Elisabeth Kidd; originally published by Signet
Kate Collier came to love Spain while living there with her uncle’s family. She even forgot the first stirrings of passionate love she’d felt years before as an impressionable girl in Paris. But when Napoleon’s army invaded her sunny land, and Britain’s army came to help the Spanish drive him out, her heart was torn between the home she’d chosen and the love she thought would never return. Historical Romance by Elisabeth Kidd; originally published by Avon
Sojourn is a Leitwort in the ancestral narratives of Genesis, repeatedly accentuated as an important descriptor of the patriarchs’ identity and experience. This study shows that despite its connotations of alienation, sojourn language in Genesis contributes to a strong communal identity for biblical Israel. An innovative application of Anthony D. Smith’s theory of ethnic myth utilizes the categories of ethnoscape, election, and communal ethics as analytical tools in the investigation of the Genesis sojourn texts. Close exegetical treatment reveals sojourn to strengthen Israel’s ethnic identity in ways that are varied and at times paradoxical. Its very complexity, however, makes it particularly useful as a resource for group identity at times when straightforward categories of territorial and social affiliation may fail.
“I wish I could still believe in God, but I can’t be a Christian anymore because of ______” Fill-in-the-blank with racism, misogyny, homophobia, toxic capitalism, and so on. I’ve had this conversation with different people almost word-for-word over and over. White American Christianity has so defined God that many people cannot separate God from the toxic theology they were taught. But this isn’t the God I see in the Bible. The Bible shows us a God meeting people where they are and nudging them towards justice and total thriving for all: shalom. The Bible details arcs of justice and societal reform. If we understand how radical those arcs were in the context of the day, we can extend them forward into the future and figure out how to work for justice, total thriving, and societal reformation in our day. I grew up in that first world view. Come along, and I’ll tell you the story of how I escaped, and I’ll show you a theology that I believe paints a more accurate picture: a faith for the common good where everyone thrives and no one is left out.
The Strangers in Our Midst tells the story of how American evangelicals have responded to refugees and immigrants - ranging from the Cuban refugee influx in the 1960s, to the Southeast Asian refugees in the 1980s, to undocumented immigrants from Latin America in the 1990s and 2000s. Evangelical Christians have been a pillar of US immigration and refugee policy since the end of World War II in two key ways: by acting as refugee sponsors and by offering legalization assistance to undocumented immigrants. They developed an elaborate evangelical theology of hospitality, which emphasized scriptural commands to "welcome the stranger." Initially, evangelicals did not distinguish between legal immigrants and refugees and "illegal," undocumented immigrants. However, a growing anti-immigrant consensus in American society at large and their political alignment with the Republican Party caused them to shed their welcoming approach to immigrants in the 1990s. Evangelicals were now divided in their stances on immigration, as conservative evangelicals viewed only legal immigrants as deserving of their aid, while progressive evangelicals-led by their Latinx coreligionists-emphasized the need for Christians to help all immigrants. In the twenty-first century, a group of Latinx evangelical leaders resurrected and reshaped the evangelical theology of hospitality in an effort to turn the tide in the evangelical debate on immigration. The results are mixed: Unprecedented numbers of evangelicals favor a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. Yet as the 2016 presidential election showed, this preference had no impact on their political choices"--
Narratives of Enlightenment is an interdisciplinary study of cosmopolitan approaches to the past. It reappraises the work of five of the most important narrative historians of the century - Voltaire, David Hume, William Robertson, Edward Gibbon and the historian of the American Revolution, David Ramsay - in the context of political and national debates in France, Scotland, England and America; and it investigates the nature and degree of their intellectual investment in the idea of a common European civilisation. Karen O'Brien combines the methodologies of literary criticism and intellectual history to explore debates about Enlightenments and the political uses of narrative. Where previous studies have emphasised the growth of nationalism in eighteenth-century literature, she reveals the development of cosmopolitan ways of thinking beyond national cultural issues.
This book examines the way young adult readers are constructed in a variety of contemporary young adult fictions, arguing that contemporary young adult novels depict readers as agents. Reading, these novels suggest, is neither an unalloyed good nor a dangerous ploy, but rather an essential, occasionally fraught, by turns escapist and instrumental, deeply pleasurable, and highly contentious activity that has value far beyond the classroom skills or the specific content it conveys. After an introductory chapter that examines the state of reading and young adult fiction today, the book examines novels that depict reading in school, gendered and racialized reading, reading magical and religious books, and reading as a means to developing civic agency. These examinations reveal that books for teens depict teen readers as doers, and suggest that their ability to read deeply, critically, and communally is crucial to the development of adolescent agency.
Sabina Bromley’s family loyalty is tested to the utmost when the terms of her beloved father’s will include her marriage to the younger son of a despised rival family. But when she and Robert Ashton meet under unexpected circumstances, the old feud does not prevent their falling in love—only the deceptions each practices pull them apart again. Can love win out? Regency Romance by Elisabeth Kidd; originally published by Signet
From an award-winning author and Choctaw storyteller comes a riveting tale set in turn-of-the-century Indian Territory. Who would show up for their own execution? 1892, Indian Territory. A war brews in the Choctaw Nation as two political parties grapple between old tradition and evolving issues—with eighteen-year-old Choctaw Ruth Ann Teller caught in the middle. In a small but booming pre-statehood town, Ruth Ann’s mixed blood family owns a controversial newspaper, the Choctaw Tribune, infamous for its dedication to unbiased truth. Ruth Ann wants to help spread the word about critical issues, but there is danger for a female reporter on all fronts—socially, politically, even physically. But is the truth worth dying for? When this quest leads Ruth Ann and her brother Matthew, the stubborn editor of the fledgling Choctaw Tribune, to the farm of a condemned murderer, it also brings them to head on clashes with leading townsmen who want their reports about what really happened silenced no matter what. With the execution fast approaching, truth itself is on the line. When the dust has settled, who will survive to know the truth? And can the truth itself survive when all else is lost? The Executions is a story of friendship, faith, and family in a gritty western setting with characters that fight for truth against all odds. “Among the many pleasures of Sarah Elisabeth’s writing are her attention to character, language, and period detail. In The Executions, a story grounded in history and the complexities of pre-statehood Oklahoma, she brings to life, with great heart, the compelling mix of cultures, faith, and political intrigue in the old Choctaw Nation. An intriguing read.”—Rilla Askew, author of The Mercy Seat *** About the Choctaw Tribune Historical Fiction series: These books let you explore the old Choctaw Nation with Matthew and Ruth Ann Teller, a Choctaw brother and sister pair who own a newspaper, the Choctaw Tribune. They're in the midst of shootouts and tribal upheavals with the coming Dawes Commission in the 1890s. The changes in Indian Territory threaten everything they've known and force them to decide if they are going to take a stand for truth, even in the face of death. A clean historical fiction series with a Western flair, the Choctaw Tribune explores racial, political, spiritual, and social issues in the old Choctaw Nation—and beyond. Books in the series: The Executions (Book 1) Traitors (Book 2) Shaft of Truth (Book 3) Sovereign Justice (Book 4) Fire and Ink (Book 5) (Coming August 2023) Choctaw Tribune Boxset (Books 1 -3)
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