When a country miss with a mind of her own becomes involved in a building project, she discovers the pleasure of working very closely with the handsome head builder. An entrancing story from the award-winning author of Bath Bramble and Sweet Deceit. Original Regency Romance.
A TWIST OF FATE... Miss Katherina Elliott leads a simple life, teaching impoverished children, just as her parents did before her. Kate knows little of her family’s past: only that every three months, a mysterious benefactor sends her enough money to pay the school’s mounting bills. The envelope is brought by the solicitor across the street—a man Kate knows she shouldn’t want but can’t resist. Lord Joshua Stuart, the second son of the Duke of Beaufort, has never fit in with the rest of his family. Though he has a practice on Bond Street, he’s always preferred working in Cheapside, where he can make a real difference. It has nothing to do with his attractive, sweet neighbor across the street, or so he tells himself. But when Kate’s school is threatened, Joshua knows he must help her. As Joshua and Kate work to save the school, they grow closer, until their love for each other can no longer be denied. Their search brings them to the famed fortune teller, Madame Zeta, who holds the key to Kate’s past. But when Kate’s fate intertwines with Madame Zeta’s, nothing will ever be the same. Will her love for Joshua survive fortune’s twists, or will they end up as the final folly?
He was the insufferably arrogant Lord who taunted her at every turn and insulted her at the drop of a hat. She was the spitfire that haunted his every waking moment and even his dreams. Together the lord and lady were on a collision course of passion. Original Regency romance.
Lost Horizon' is a 1933 novel by English writer James Hilton. It is best remembered as the origin of Shangri-La, a fictional utopian lamasery high in the mountains of Tibet. While attempting to escape a civil war, four people are kidnapped and transported to the Tibetan mountains. After their plane crashes, they are found by a mysterious Chinese man. He leads them to a monastery hidden in "the valley of the blue moon" -- a land of mystery and matchless beauty where life is lived in tranquil wonder, beyond the grasp of a doomed world.
Ever since her mother died and her father lost his shoemaking skills, Fortunata has survived by telling fake fortunes. But when she's tricked into telling a grand fortune for a prince, she is faced with the impossible task of fulfilling her wild prophecy—or her father will be put to death. Now Fortunata has to help Prince Leonato secure a magic sword, vanquish a wicked witch, discover a long-lost golden shoe, and rescue the princess who fits it. If only she hadn't fallen in love with the prince herself !
A widowed earl, a governess who is far too clever for her own good, two motherless little girls, and one small dog who manages to bring them all together…"Your First Kiss holds the answer to all that you desire." The fortune drew only laughter from Matilda Fortune when Madame Zeta, a visiting gypsy uttered the ridiculous words.. At eight and twenty, Tildy's first kiss had long come and gone. As had the gentleman who bestowed it...The Earl of Willoughby, widowed and lost, has given up on love. Since the death of his wife, he's lived in a fog. In route to London for the season, his mischievous daughters insist upon stopping at a small village to have their fortunes told at a traveling fair. If only he hadn't allowed the gypsy to read his palm. Is it possible, his future is hidden in the past?
When an ancient tax law is invoked requiring all unmarried ladies to either wed or surrender half their wealth, it's not long before the quiet village of Fortune's Folly is overrun by a swarm of fortune-hunting bachelors. Marry again? Never! Not after what Laura, the dowager duchess, was forced to endure. Even if the arrival of her onetime paramour, Dexter Anstruther, is oh-so-tempting, she knows the secret she's kept from him would destroy any chance at a future together. Young, handsome and scandalously enticing, Dexter suspects Laura has a hidden motive for resisting his charms...and he intends to expose her, by any means necessary.
Frank V. Webster's 'Dick the Bank Boy; Or, A Missing Fortune' is a classic piece of children's literature that follows the story of Dick, a young boy who finds himself embroiled in a mystery involving a missing fortune. The book is written in a straightforward and engaging style, making it accessible to young readers while still providing an intriguing plot and well-developed characters. Set in a time when banks were still a relatively new concept, the story provides a glimpse into the financial world of the late 19th century. Frank V. Webster, a prolific author of juvenile fiction, was known for his ability to create relatable characters and entertaining plots that kept readers hooked from start to finish. His own experiences working in various industries likely inspired the themes of hard work and determination that are prevalent in 'Dick the Bank Boy'. I highly recommend 'Dick the Bank Boy; Or, A Missing Fortune' to readers of all ages who enjoy a good mystery with a heartwarming message. Webster's storytelling is sure to captivate both young and old alike, making this book a timeless classic that continues to be enjoyed by generations.