Madame's Deception
Madame's Deception

Author: Renee Bernard

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2007-08-28

Total Pages: 371

ISBN-13: 1416538321

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When an innocent takes over a bordello, can her seduction be far behind? Jocelyn Tolliver believes that her mother's couture business financed her European boarding school education. Imagine her shock when she discovers that her dying mother is the infamous Madame of London's elite Crimson Belle. Promising to care for the bordello and its ladies, Jocelyn, a virginal bookworm, transforms herself and is soon known as the reclusive Madame DeBourcier. Rakish Alex Randall, Lord Colwick, is determined to win admittance to the intriguing Madame's bed. His outrageous attempts to garner her favor cannot go unnoticed for long. . . . When danger threatens the elegant women of the Belle, Jocelyn strikes a bargain with Alex, hoping he can provide some protection. But Jocelyn's deception forces her and Alex into a passionate battle of wills in which all illusions will be shattered . . . and all desires fulfilled.

The Dangers of Deceiving a Viscount
The Dangers of Deceiving a Viscount

Author: Julia London

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2007-10-23

Total Pages: 391

ISBN-13: 1416552901

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Lady Phoebe Fairchild is well aware that the ton would be appalled to learn of a young lady of quality involved in a trade. Therefore, she resorts to selling her beautiful handmade gowns under a fictitious name: Madame Dupree. So when circumstances force her to visit the estate of William Darby, the Viscount of Summerfield, to design ball gowns for his sisters, she assumes Madame's identity. Phoebe's discomfort in her new position as hired help is nothing compared to her visceral attraction to the viscount himself. Heathenishly handsome and shamelessly seductive, Will invites her to be his mistress -- and Phoebe is shockingly tempted to accept. But as their desire for each other grows and the risk of exposure becomes even greater, Phoebe is in dire danger of losing her reputation, her livelihood -- and her chance of becoming the bride of the man whose passion has claimed her forever.

Madame Mirage Volume 1
Madame Mirage Volume 1

Author: Paul Dini

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781582409597

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Who is this beautiful woman who appears out of the mist? As deadly as she is beautiful, she is cutting a bloody path through the city's villains, who now wear suits and have "legitimate" businesses. But who is her ultimate prey? And how does this Mirage take form?

Sleights of Hand
Sleights of Hand

Author: Bradford Morrow

Publisher: Open Road Media

Published: 2016-02-23

Total Pages: 562

ISBN-13: 1504017153

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Essays, fiction, and poetry reflecting on truth and illusion in a world filled with deceptions both treacherous and benign. Children deceive, as do grownups, and many are the moments when all of us even deceive ourselves. People of every age and stripe, whether rarely or often, dissimulate, bluff, and beguile. The writer who fabricates and populates worlds is a deceiver, as is the artist whose triumph is to trick the eye, to alter perception. The honest magician's livelihood is based on deception; so is the dishonest thief's. And consider the great Russian poet Marina Tsvetaeva who wrote, "A deception that elevates us is dearer than a legion of low truths," thus complicating the subject entirely. This special issue of Conjunctions gathers a wide spectrum of essays, fiction, and poetry on the classic subject of deception, exploring in original and thought-provoking ways a world in which truth is a most fragile, elaborate, and mercurial thing. Contributors include Edie Meidav, Terese Svoboda, Yannick Murphy, Paul Hoover, Bim Ramke, Eleni Sikelianos, Magdalena Zyzak, and many others.

The Self-deceiving Muse
The Self-deceiving Muse

Author: Alan Singer

Publisher: Penn State Press

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 0271037210

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"Focuses on the phenomenon of self-deception, and proposes a radical revision of our commonplace understanding of it as a token of irrationality. Argues that self-deception can illuminate the rationalistic functions of character"--Provided by publisher.

Artful Deceptions
Artful Deceptions

Author: Catherine Emerson

Publisher: Peter Lang

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 9783039107018

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Selected papers from a conference organized at the National University of Ireland, Galway, in April 2004.

Madame Tussaud
Madame Tussaud

Author: Pamela Pilbeam

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2006-08-10

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 9781852855116

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Tussaud's catered for the public's fascination with monarchy, whether Henry VIII and his wives or Queen Victoria, as well as for their love of history, acting as an accessible and enjoyable museum. This work looks at Madame Tussaud herself and her exhibition as part of the wider history of wax modelling and of popular entertainment.

Madame de Treymes
Madame de Treymes

Author: Edith Wharton

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2021-05-19

Total Pages: 62

ISBN-13:

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Dive into the intricate world of French society with "Madame de Treymes" by Edith Wharton. Set against the backdrop of France, this novel explores the complexities of manners, customs, and relationships. Wharton's keen observations and masterful storytelling offer a captivating portrayal of a woman navigating the challenges of her environment, making it a must-read for fans of classic literature.