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Ever since a faerie cursed her, Theodora Ettings has had no sense of fear, embarrassment or even happiness - a condition which makes her sadly prone to accidental scandal. Dora's only goal for the London Season this year is to stay quiet and avoid upsetting her cousin's chances at a husband. But when the Lord Sorcier of England learns of her condition, she finds herself drawn ever more deeply into the tumultuous concerns of magicians and faeries.

Beautifully told by Anna Massey, this is the engaging story of sisters Elinor and Marianne, whose lives are turned upside down when they are left almost penniless following the death of their father. Two men with whom the sisters form attachments present more unforeseen challenges along the way...

Read by Belinda Lang, and seen through the eyes of Emma Woodhouse, Jane Austen paints a charming, often ironic, picture of courtship and love. The novel is set in Highbury, a sizeable village in Surrey, where social life is dominated by the intelligent and wealthy young lady Emma, who has too...

Anne Elliot made a big mistake: she let the love of her life get away. But seven years later, he comes back from the sea. As with all Jane Austen novels, this draws much of its appeal from the author's talent for observation and satire. The snobberies of a genteel world are exposed by its...

Anne Wynter's job as governess to three highborn young ladies can be a challenge - in a single week she finds herself hiding in a closet full of tubas, playing an evil queen in a play and tending to the wounds of the oh-so-dashing Earl of Winstead. After years of dodging unwanted advances, he's...

Listen to audio presented by Literary Affairs: Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility.View our feature on Jane Austen. Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve, and when she falls in love with the dashing but unsuitable John Willoughby she ignores her sister Elinor's warning that her...

All's fair in love and peace… Paris, 1774. He can win her freedom, but can she win his heart? With Sophie Twisden’s grandmother laid up with an illness, causing them to withdraw from the Paris social scene, the pompous Sheldon Cholmsley appoints himself as Sophie’s “protector.”...

I signed my maiden name first before memorializing my new name. Elizabeth Madeline Darcy. Elizabeth Bennet lay dead on the altar of matrimony. HAVING SIGNED THE REGISTER as Elizabeth Darcy, the former Miss Elizabeth Bennet must somehow survive a crushing scandal as a stranger to herself. Her unwilling husband is so outraged to find himself tied to a person he thinks no better than a fortune hunter that she is forbidden to speak of the circumstances behind their union. Indeed, Mr. Darcy seems to loathe even the sound of her voice, and often Elizabeth's only recourse is to be silent.

Percival Alcock, duque de Rokewood, es conocido en los salones de la alta sociedad como el ángel de Londres. Su belleza abre puertas, despierta rumores y lo convierte en objeto de deseo, pero bajo esa apariencia luminosa se esconde un hombre cínico, desconfiado y marcado por las deudas, el abandono y una herencia familiar que le dejó más sombras que fortuna. Sophie Frampton está a punto de cumplir treinta años y ha aceptado que su destino será una vida tranquila en la campiña de Yorkshire.

Listen to the first book in the heart-stopping series • Scandal Sheet Survivors. She has loved him secretly for years. Miss Helen Langley felt the first pangs of love seven years ago when her brother’s best friend examined her sprained ankle. She has suffered in silence ever since. A lady might engage in mild flirtation, but Nicholas St. Clair is considered part of her family and acts like a brother. When a fortune-teller insists Helen will find her future husband sitting in a cowpat, she fears she is destined to marry a farmer, not the impeccably dressed Mr St. Clair.

Vier Geschwister. Vier dunkle Geheimnisse. Vier Schicksale, die alles verändern. London, 1813. Die Seatons gehören zu den mächtigsten Familien der Londoner Gesellschaft — doch hinter prächtigen Fassaden lauern Rache, Verrat und Geheimnisse, die alles zerstören könnten. Keiner von ihnen sucht die Liebe. Und doch wird genau sie jeden Einzelnen in die Knie zwingen.

Not much in Fitzwilliam Darcy’s life has been unexpected. Until now. As an officer in His Majesty’s service, Darcy’s life is completely mapped out before a letter from home sets him on a new path. He has inherited his family’s fortune, but as the former master’s great-nephew, he is not certain why. With his cousin Richard Fitzwilliam in tow, Darcy visits his former commanding officer to learn what it takes to run an estate. He is quickly captivated by one of Bennet’s many daughters, but he fights the attraction. His new duties require his full attention.

Clarissa Ellison is your typical Aries: everything is a competition. So, when she makes her debut into Regency London Society, she determines that she's got to "win" the Season. Jonathan, Lord Uxbridge, has always been called "Ox" for the obvious reason —he's big. But, as a true Gemini, there are two sides to this man. The two decide to be just friends, but the stars —or is it destiny? —will ensure this is a match made in the heavens.

Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is an enduring classic that perfectly balances sparkling comedy with deep emotional truth. Enter the world of the Bennet family, a household of five unmarried daughters facing an uncertain future in a society where marriage is the only path to security.

Secrets, scandals, and surprise, oh my! Elena Williams has been living at her intended’s estate, Fenmore Park, for three years while he tours Europe. With permission to run the estate in his absence, she has taken the liberty of secretly becoming the actual estate manager as well, seeing to...

Have you ever wondered why we let first impressions dictate our happiness? In Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen crafts one of the most enduring love stories in literary history. It is a brilliant satire exploring the delicate dance between societal expectation and personal desire in Regency England.

Spring is in full bloom, and so is scandal… Lady Alexandra Peregrine has always been more interested in adventure than marriage. But when she finds herself unexpectedly drawn into a flirtation with the roguishly charming Magnus Berkshire, Earl of Langley, she is tempted to indulge in a harmless springtime dalliance. After all, what harm could a fleeting romance bring? Magnus has spent years dodging matchmakers and meddlesome mothers, but Alexandra is unlike any lady he’s ever met—quick-witted, bold, and entirely too tempting.

Sarah Meade, a parson's sister, had known Viscount Cheverell all her life and thought him a paragon. But the viscount was susceptible to maidenly charms--as witnessed by the descent upon Sarah of his mistresses! And then there were the three debutantes brought in to lure him into marriage. Whimsical, practical Sarah was just the one to rescue this rake...

Mr. Gordon Judd is a versatile actor with dashing good looks and an impressive range. His career seems promising until, mysteriously, he goes into soldiering. When he returns to London, it’s clear he can’t resume his old life – a wound to the throat ruined his voice, obliterating his prospects. He tries to eke out a living as a stagehand, but his income dwindles. At a loss, he has little choice but to contact his older brother for help. Unfortunately, Judd is actually Lord Emilian Valencourt, although he’s happier when he isn’t. His brother is Lord Thomas Valencourt, the Duke of Welburn.

The tale begins with the compromise of Thomas Bennet by a 17 year-old Fanny Gardiner. No, Bennet is NOT the abuser, even though he detests his wife. Jane, Lizzy, and Mary are born before Bennet is lost when his daughters are respectively not 3 yet, a little past 1, and 3 months of age. At that point, Fanny, who is aware of the entail and who the heir is decides to act. As would be expected, Clem Collins comes to claim his inheritance and is not happy to find things are not as he expected.