Lady Harriet Fareham had agreed to support her older sister in a London Season, but she was more interested in working with the poor than cavoring with in the ton. She became a temporary instructor to the young women at the Temple of Venus brothel. Adrian Chalfont, Marquess of Kidderham, discovered her there and took an immediate fancy to her. Regency Romance by Evelyn Richardson; originally published by Signet
When Lady Sarah Melford inherited her grandmother’s enormous wealth, she became the object of many suitors. Her brother, the Marquess of Cranleigh, had a stunning wife, Rosalind, who had a court of her own, but even her cicisbeo, the Chevalier d’Evron, and her brother, charming, impecunious Richard, claimed to seek Sarah's hand. It was the irresistible rake Alistair Farrington, Earl of Burnleigh, however, who most disturbed her… Regency Romance by Evelyn Richardson; originally published by Signet
Evelyn Richardson was a teacher and writer who spent much of her life on Bon Portage Island in southwestern Nova Scotia where she wrote her critically acclaimed works including We Keep A Light and Desired Haven.
After her husband’s death, Lady Catherine Granville opened an academy for young ladies in Bath. Her relatives were scandalized by her behavior and sent the Marquess of Charlmont to try to dissuade her. But Catherine and Lucian had met and been attracted to each other in Catherine’s first season. He disappeared, betraying her trust, and now they have to deal with the consequences. Regency Romance by Evelyn Richardson; originally published by Signet
Lady Frances Cresswell has decided opinions about an unjust society in Regency England. And Lord Julian Mainwaring happens to represent everything she abhors. But Frances’s friend Kitty has been summoned to London for the Season by her uncle, the very same Lord Julian, and Lady Frances feels it her duty to protect her friend from the notorious rake. Regency Romance by Evelyn Richardson; originally published by Signet
For her entire life Sophia Featherstonaugh has followed the drum with her wild and charming father and long suffering mother. To Sophia, one dashing cavalry officer is very much like another—until Major Lord Mark Adair appears. Only Sophia understands how uncomfortable Mark is as Wellington’s spy, and only Mark appreciates how much her painting means to Sophia. Regency Romance by Evelyn Richardson; originally published by Signet
Mademoiselle Isobel de Montargis aspired to be more than a music tutor to Lord Christian Hatherleigh’s niece and nephew. She dreamed of becoming an actrice de l’opera, and Lord Christian, impressed by her talent, vowed to make her dream come true. But Lord Christian couldn’t resist her charm—and Isobel couldn’t ignore the passion he made her feel. Regency Romance by Evelyn Richardson; originally published by Signet
Lady Caroline Waverly had decided when she was a girl that she would never marry. As a young woman she is mistress of her own estate and wants no man who would mock her intellectual pursuits. Let the charming Lord Nicholas Daventry be ensnared by the bewitching Countess Lavinia Welham. Caro shan’t interfere—if she can resist! Regency Romance by Evelyn Richardson; originally published by Signet
Widowed Lady Diana Hatherill was left with her reckless husband’s debts and his London town house when he died. Keeping her various suitors at bay was easy until Lord Justin St. Clair came along. And even though this rake had a beautiful mistress and a belle of the ton interested in him, he seemed determined to seduce Lady Diana. Regency Romance by Evelyn Richardson; originally published by Signet
The Earl of Charrington fell in love with the spirited lady in a portrait he purchased. But believing that no such real person existed, he settled for a suitable match, becoming engaged to the lovely Barbara Wyatt, daughter of his business partner. But when he arranged to have her portrait painted by C. A. Manners, he found that Cecilia Manners had done a self-portrait. Regency Romance by Evelyn Richardson; originally published by Signet
In this classic memoir of life in rural Nova Scotia, a woman recounts her family’s experiences running a lighthouse station on their own island. In We Keep A Light, Evelyn M. Richardson describes how she and her husband bought tiny Bon Portage Island and built a happy life there for themselves and their three children. On an isolated lighthouse station off the southern tip of Nova Scotia, the Richardsons shared the responsibilities and pleasures of island living, from carrying water and collecting firewood to making preserves and studying at home. The close-knit family didn’t mind their isolation. Instead, they found delight in the variety and beauty of island life. We Keep A Light is much more than a memoir. It is an exquisitely written, engrossing record of family life set against a glowing lighthouse, the enduring shores of Nova Scotia, and the ever-changing sea.
Lady Charlotte Winterbourne has long managed Harcourt for her brother and herself. When her long-absent father dies, grasping Cousin Cecil has designs on the estate. But Charlotte’s father had appointed bachelor Maximillian Stanford, Marquess of Lydon, as guardian to his children. Charlotte forces the reluctant marquess to discharge his duties, but William, being the heir, is in danger and Max must protect him—and his sister. Regency Romance by Evelyn Richardson; originally published by Signet
Helena Devereux is a shy, intelligent young woman, very different from her mother, the widowed Princess von Hohenbachern, who is the life of the parties surrounding the Congress of Vienna. And yet, both women notice dashing Major Brett Stanford. In the line of duty he plans a flirtation with the princess—until he discovers that his interest is held by Helena. Regency Romance by Evelyn Richardson; originally published by Signet
Cassandra Cresswell came by her learning naturally, having parents who were scholars. And being a London bluestocking never bothered her, until she discovered something special about an old childhood friend. Ned Mainwaring, however, was under the spell of Miss Arabella Taylor, as were most of London’s bachelors. So Cassie would have to learn something new to outwit the little enchantress. Regency Romance by Evelyn Richardson; originally published by Signet
Years ago, in India, young Georgie Southwold told a soldier she would rather have a dog than a husband. Now the Earl of Brandon finds that Georgie has become his ward, having lost all her family. Brandon is not pleased to take on more family responsibilities, and Georgie is determined to return to India—unless her guardian can convince her he’s much more desirable than a dog… Regency Romance by Evelyn Richardson; originally published by Signet
Lady Althea Beauchamp, called the Ice Princess by the ton, doesn’t expect to like Gareth de Vere, Marquess of Harwood, before they meet. Nor does Gareth, named the Bachelor Marquess for his aversion to marriage, expect any meeting of minds between them. But they both have a passion for games of chance and both are hectored by their mothers to marry. So perhaps there’s something … Regency Romance by Evelyn Richardson; originally published by Signet
Lady Alexandra de Montmorency masqueraded as a man to save everything her family owned. She was a skilled gamester who appeared cool and lucky to the London ton, but Lord Wrotham came a little too close to the truth for her comfort. Alex had to decide whether to play this game of fortune—or of the heart. Regency Romance by Evelyn Richardson; originally published by Signet
A novel set in the heyday of the Banks fishery This early twentieth-century Nova Scotia novel explores the world of small fishing communities where religion and background are a source of family conflict. Mercy Nickerson's father, returns from a voyage to the Caribbean with a young Irishmen he has saved from a shipwreck. Mercy and Dan are instantly attracted to one another. Rather than go to Boston, he decides to stay and turn his ambition to the fishery and ship supply. But his desired haven becomes a more dangerous place than he intended when he turns to smuggling and his wife turns against him.
Making Meaning is a developmental reading text that balances teaching phonics and whole language skills for students who read below the 6th grade level. The text is designed to be visually appealing through the use of numerous photographs and other graphics, and provides the tools needed to acquire the reading, writing, thinking, and reasoning skills that will enable students to effectively process, analyze, and learn information on their own. Its recursive structure gives students the opportunity in each chapter to practice and integrate skills learned from previous lessons, and apply those reading strategies to many kinds of texts. 0321913299 / 9780321913296 Making Meaning: Building Strategies for College Reading with NEW MyReadingLab Access Code Card, 1/e Package consists of: 0205869262 / 9780205869268 NEW MyReadingLab Access Code Card 0321355601 / 9780321355607 Making Meaning:Builing Strategies for College Reading
As mistress of London's most exclusive, expensive seraglio, and a wealthy woman in her own right, Helen Gerrard lacked for nothing--money, influence, and friends--or she thought until she met Julian, Earl of Bracebridge, worldly shipping magnate tortured and inspired by a painful past.
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