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High-spirited Thalia Horrocks, desperate to escape from the restrictions of the conventional middle-class life she lives and the loathsome suitor her stepfather and mother have chosen for her, decides to write a novel on a most scandalous subject.She prevails upon her fast cousin, Lynton, to introduce her to the "pretty horsebreakers," the courtesans who flaunt their wares in Hyde Park every afternoon. Unexpected complications ensue as Lynton takes Thalia to the notorious Cremorne Gardens and introduces her to the eccentric, Lady Guenevere Shallot, a courtesan who changes her name to suit the d cor of her home in St. John's Wood. Thalia's curiosity gets her into serious trouble, including trapped in a brothel that peddles young girls to jaded noblemen, but her courage, her generous heart and her new friends help her escape from a desperate situation, discover her true identity and find true love.
The two youngest of the seven Merrell sisters, daughters of the Earl and Countess of Corrough, have been looking forward to their debuts in London for many years. It isn't long before they discover that what goes on in polite society is often neither polite nor social. The machinations of their chaperone, Mrs Pleet, and the scandal that surrounds the disappearance of their older sister, Kitty, dampen their prospects. Sibilla is determined to forge her own destiny while Sophia is all too willing to give in to what convention demands despite the urging of her heart. A delightful high-spirited Victorian romp, capturing the spirit and conventions of a colorful, aristocratic set, during the Great Exhibition of 1851.
Cecily Hawthorne, desperate to escape from a dreadful position as a nursery governess, agrees to model for prominent Society portrait painter, Devin Sheridan, despite the opprobrium attached to that occupation. Cecily becomes Devin's Pandora, his vision of a temptress, and he must paint her if only to shock London society with a tantalizing portrait that makes her the envy of the ladies and the talk of the town.Set In the colorful salons of Kensington and studios of Chelsea, and graced with eccentric characters, both real (Whistler and Wilder) and imagined (Veracity Flutterby, Chester Thrush), this is a charming romp through the artistic and aesthetic circles of Victorian London.
Spoilt and willful Arabella Farraday hopes the fortune she inherits upon her father's death will help her find her mother who disappeared when she was just a child. But she has not counted upon the trustees her father appointed: Miss Finch, her puritanical governess, and Sir Henry Warder-Mull, her father's lawyer, who hopes to marry Arabella. But nothing can stop Arabella from going after what she wants. Every action she takes plunges her deeper into trouble and leads inexorably to the terrible truth about her mother's fall from grace.
The CSI Santa Barbara collection was written just for young adults. This book is created and design just for young adults. "Tiffany Sylvester", a college student and private investigator in Santa Barbara, California. Sylvester Investigations is where Tiffany works part-time after law school. She helps her dad, Sheriff Waverly Sylvester solve cases and conducts her own investigations. An innocent man is behind bars, for my best friend murder. "Tiffany", believes if she help free this innocent man behind bars. She will find out, who the real murder is and when, where and why?
It is the time of the Scottish Jacobite uprising of 1745 which sought to restore the Stuart dynasty in the person of Charles Edward Stuart, known as "Bonnie Prince Charlie." A young English dreamer and soldier, Edward Waverley, is sent to Scotland that year. He journeys north from his aristocratic family home, Waverley-Honour, in the south of England, first to the Scottish Lowlands and the home of family friend Baron Bradwardine, then into the Highlands and the heart of the rebellion and its aftermath.
Kenneth Lonergan is known for his trademark humor and genius for capturing the real heart and soul of human interactions. Time magazine raved that he is "among our most gifted, unflinching and unpretentious new playwrights," and called his first play, This Is Our Youth, one of the ten best plays of 1998. With The Waverly Gallery, Lonergan has once again shown himself to have "one of the keenest ears of any working playwright" (Ben Brantley, The New York Times). A powerfully poignant and often hilarious play, The Waverly Gallery is about the final years of a generous, chatty, and feisty grandmother's final battle against Alzheimer's disease. Gladys is an old school lefty and social activist and longtime owner of a small art gallery in Greenwich Village. The play explores her fight to retain her independence and the subsequent effect of her decline on her family, especially her grandson. More than a memory play, The Waverly Gallery captures the humor and strength of a family in the face of crisis. "You will be awed by Lonergan's writing." -- Christopher Isherwood, Variety; "[Lonergan] has written a loving but brutal, commercial yet unflinching American family drama that knows about the simultaneous human systems of entertainment and agony. As anyone who cares about aging loved ones already knows, life on that particular edge is often so real you have to laugh. . . he is dead-on about family in all its simultaneous affection and irritation." -- Linda Winer, Newsday; "A stirring and soulful, comic drama ... classically so, a la Glass Menagerie ... Waverly is often deeply funny. It is both painful and hilarious." -- Ben Brantley, The New York Times
Waverly Novels
Hutson Street Press
2025
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This volume contains two novels by Sir Walter Scott: "The Fair Maid of Perth" and "Anne of Geierstein." "The Fair Maid of Perth," set in Scotland during the reign of Robert III, weaves a tale of chivalry, love, and honor amidst the backdrop of clan rivalries and medieval courtly life. "Anne of Geierstein" transports readers to 15th-century Europe, where a young English nobleman encounters a mysterious Swiss maiden. Together, they become embroiled in political intrigue and adventure. Known for his meticulous historical detail and engaging storytelling, Scott brings the past to life with vivid characters and dramatic plots. These novels exemplify Scott's ability to blend historical fiction with romance and adventure, offering readers a captivating glimpse into bygone eras. The Waverly novels remain celebrated for their enduring appeal and influence on the historical novel genre. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Waverly Novels
Hutson Street Press
2025
nidottu
This volume contains two novels by Sir Walter Scott: "The Fair Maid of Perth" and "Anne of Geierstein." "The Fair Maid of Perth," set in Scotland during the reign of Robert III, weaves a tale of chivalry, love, and honor amidst the backdrop of clan rivalries and medieval courtly life. "Anne of Geierstein" transports readers to 15th-century Europe, where a young English nobleman encounters a mysterious Swiss maiden. Together, they become embroiled in political intrigue and adventure. Known for his meticulous historical detail and engaging storytelling, Scott brings the past to life with vivid characters and dramatic plots. These novels exemplify Scott's ability to blend historical fiction with romance and adventure, offering readers a captivating glimpse into bygone eras. The Waverly novels remain celebrated for their enduring appeal and influence on the historical novel genre. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
