Spinster Goose
Spinster Goose

Author: Lisa Wheeler

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2011-03-08

Total Pages: 46

ISBN-13: 1416925414

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Some children are simply too naughty for Mother Goose to handle. Luckily her sister Spinster Goose knows just how to deal with these uncouth urchins. Fans of Mother Goose are sure to delight in these devilishly twisted alternatives to classic rhymes. Full color.

The Merry Spinster
The Merry Spinster

Author: Daniel M. Lavery

Publisher: Holt Paperbacks

Published: 2018-03-13

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 1250113423

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From Mallory Ortberg comes a collection of darkly mischievous stories based on classic fairy tales. Adapted from the beloved "Children's Stories Made Horrific" series, "The Merry Spinster" takes up the trademark wit that endeared Ortberg to readers of both The Toast and the best-selling debut Texts From Jane Eyre. The feature has become among the most popular on the site, with each entry bringing in tens of thousands of views, as the stories proved a perfect vehicle for Ortberg's eye for deconstruction and destabilization. Sinister and inviting, familiar and alien all at the same time, The Merry Spinster updates traditional children's stories and fairy tales with elements of psychological horror, emotional clarity, and a keen sense of feminist mischief. Readers of The Toast will instantly recognize Ortberg's boisterous good humor and uber-nerd swagger: those new to Ortberg's oeuvre will delight in this collection's unique spin on fiction, where something a bit mischievous and unsettling is always at work just beneath the surface. Unfalteringly faithful to its beloved source material, The Merry Spinster also illuminates the unsuspected, and frequently, alarming emotional complexities at play in the stories we tell ourselves, and each other, as we tuck ourselves in for the night. Bed time will never be the same.

The Crows of Pearblossom
The Crows of Pearblossom

Author: Aldous Huxley

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9780810998735

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This title tells the story of Mr and Mrs Crow, who live in a cotton-wood tree at Pearblossom, California. A rattlesnake eats every one of Mrs Crow's eggs until Old Man Owl hatches an idea to solve the problem.

A Spinster's Luck
A Spinster's Luck

Author: Rhonda Woodward

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2012-02-21

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 1101573716

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From Rhonda Woodward, a writer with “sparkle and heart,” comes a beloved Signet Regency Romance—available digitally for the first time. Luck has always eluded Celia Langston. When her parents passed away ten years ago, she had to make her own way in the world, forsaking a come-out Season in London—and any chance at marriage. But Celia, now a governess, has never been one for self-pity. Rather, at the age of six-and-twenty, she has accepted the lot Fate has dealt her—that of a spinster…With his handsome face, reputation for bravery in the war, and princely fortune, the Duke of Severly has never suffered for want of female companionship. The crème de la crème hang on his every word. So when he takes notice of his nephews’ governess—for even the plainest of gray dresses cannot conceal her regal poise and delicious curves—Severly surprises even himself. For one, he has never admired a woman below his station, let alone a governess. For another, Celia seems to hold a grudge against him. But her rejection of him only fans the flames of his desire, and Severly knows he’s in for a long and difficult chase…“Rhonda Woodward shows a definite flair for the Regency period.”—The Romance Reader“A talented writer.”—Rakehell“[Rhonda Woodward has] historically accurate writing that shines.”—All About Romance

The Spinster’s Secret
The Spinster’s Secret

Author: Emily Larkin

Publisher: Emily Larkin

Published: 2017-10-31

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 0994138482

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A resourceful spinster, a battle-scarred officer, a scandalous secret … and some of the worst food in England! Matilda Chapple is orphaned, penniless, and dependent on her uncle’s meager charity—but she’s finally found a way to earn her livelihood. With the help of an old diary and a lurid novel she’ll write her way to financial independence! When Mattie pens a series of racy short stories, she starts earning money ... and notoriety. Her secret is safe—until battle-scarred Waterloo veteran, Edward Kane, agrees to uncover the anonymous author’s identity. Can Mattie conceal the secret of her scandalous writings, or will Edward discover that the respectable spinster and the risqué authoress are one and the same person? A sensual and deeply emotional Regency romance from award-winning and USA Today bestselling author Emily Larkin. Length: A full-length novel of 71,000 words Heat level: A Regency romance with steamy love scenes If you love richly detailed historical romances brimming with passion, humor, emotion, and compelling characters, then this is the novel for you! (The Spinster’s Secret is the second book in the Midnight Quill Trio, but may be read as a standalone.)

The Amish Spinster's Dilemma
The Amish Spinster's Dilemma

Author: Jocelyn McClay

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2023-05-23

Total Pages: 207

ISBN-13: 0369725638

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In lending a hand… Will she give away her heart? For as long as she can remember, spinster Emma Beiler has secretly loved her neighbor. Though Thomas Reihl is long widowed, Emma still keeps her distance. But when an Englisch granddaughter unexpectedly lands on his doorstep, he is clearly out of his depth. Will Emma decide to step in and show him that he needs to live—and love—again? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.