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A Regency peer's dilemma – how to marry a bluestocking?'Jonathan Everslie, Marquess of Dalton knows he must marry soon to provide an heir. His Aunt has already written a list of suitable ladies for Jonathan's attention. Miss Jane Brody, bluestocking, is not on that list. Jonathan is captivated by Jane, the only woman who doesn't bore him, but can he win Jane's love and persuade her they belong together? Will Jane marry him to save her family?
2) To Be a Lady
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She planned for everything except him.
Miss Jane Black enjoys a comfortable position in society. As the daughter of a respected genteel farmer and former agent for the War Office, Jane has had the pleasure of planning a future filled with domesticity and quiet reflection. But when her dying grandfather swears her to a dangerous promise, Jane's expectations are shattered.
Fighting to keep her promise, Jane sees danger lurking everywhere, and when her...
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Miss Jane Matthews feels completely out of place amongst the finery of the ton. She's the daughter of a country vicar, for goodness sake, and nearly a spinster to boot. Frankly, she would prefer to stay that way. How can a lady of Quality start up her own modiste shop, after all? But when her distant cousin-the Dowager Duchess of Somerton, of all people-offers to sponsor her for a Season in London, she agrees, but only so she can take the opportunity...
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A body in a hospital isn't so unusual. Unless they've been murdered!
1916, London: Keen to support the war effort, bookshop manager and sometime amateur sleuth Hannah Merrill has taken a volunteer role in the library of the nearby military hospital.
But arriving at the hospital one cold winter's morning, she is horrified to find the body of a dead soldier in the library.
What's more, a beautiful young nurse confides in Hannah that she thinks she's...
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Miss Miranda Vail had set her cap on Wesley Claxton, Marquess Epworth during her first Season, even though he considered her feather-brained for believing in ghosts. However, she hadn't let his opinion deter her and the two became grand friends, though Miranda secretly wished for more. Miranda's quirkiness captured Wesley's passion, and heart, despite himself. He was, after all, a reasonable gentleman of logic, and could not accept the existence of...
6) Saving time
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Time police novels volume 3
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Headline Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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From the bestselling author of THE CHRONICLES OF ST MARY'S. Life is good for Team Weird, now heroes and fully fledged Time Police officers. Luke can't wait to bear arms. Jane has a date. And Matthew still hasn't had his hair cut. But Time waits for no one and neither do criminal masterminds. A major threat to the Timeline is looming, one far deadlier than mere idiots who want to change history. And when a familiar face becomes a Very Important Lead,...
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Miss Austen investigates volume 1
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Union Square & Co
Pub. Date
[2024]
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"Jane Austen-sparkling, spirited, and incredibly clever-is suddenly thrust into a mystery when a milliner's dead body is found locked inside a cupboard in the middle of a ball. When Jane's brother Georgy is found with some jewelry belonging to the deceased, the local officials see it as an open-and-shut case: one which is likely to end with his death. Jane is certain that he is innocent, and there is more to the murder than meets the eye. Her investigations...
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Watertower Music
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[2023]
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Immerse yourself in the harmonious blend of raw emotion and musical brilliance. Boasting an ensemble cast like no other - Golden Globe nominee Fantasia's soulful melodies, Taraji P. Henson's emotive depth, Colman Domingo's captivating energy, Golden Globe nominee Danielle Brooks's powerful resonance, H.E.R.'s contemporary artistry, and Hallie Bailey's radiant vocals, and music from Grammy Award-winning songwriters of The Color Purple musical, Brenda...