The Rectors Daughter

Author : F. M. Mayor
Publisher : Rare Treasure Editions
ISBN 13 : 1774644312
Total Pages : 325 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Rector's Daughter written by F. M. Mayor and published by Rare Treasure Editions. This book was released on 2021-11-10T14:54:00Z with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rector’s Daughter is the story of Mary Jocelyn, a woman who fears life is passing her by. Having lost her mother and her beloved invalid sister, Mary shares her days in sleepy Dedmayne with her father, the severe and distant Canon Jocelyn. Then, with the arrival in the village of Robert Herbert, her quiet, ordered existence is changed forever.

Author : Flora Macdonald Mayor
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781910263303
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Rector's Daughter written by Flora Macdonald Mayor and published by . This book was released on 2021-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : George Orwell
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
ISBN 13 : 1667640577
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Clergyman's Daughter written by George Orwell and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2022-09-28 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Clergyman's Daughter tells the story of Dorothy Hare, whose life is turned upside down when she suffers an attack of amnesia. It is Orwell's most formally experimental novel, featuring a chapter written entirely in dramatic form. Includes a bibliography and brief bio of the author.

Author : Joanna Trollope
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1409011550
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Rector's Wife written by Joanna Trollope and published by Random House. This book was released on 2010-10-08 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joanna Trollope has the priceless gift of drawing characters so clearly, and cleanly, that within half a dozen pages, you feel you have known them all your life - and The Rector's Wife is no exception. A thought-provoking, emotionally-charged and, at times, wonderfully witty, read bringing to light the trials and tribulations of marriage - and the struggle when it doesn't give you what you need. Perfect for readers of Elizabeth Noble, Erica James and Amanda Prowse. 'Elegantly written' -- The Sunday Times 'Compulsive reading' -- The Times 'Prepare to be wittily and wisely entertained by an exceptional writer' -- Daily Mail 'A wonderful read, just read it and enjoy' -- ***** Reader review 'Just fabulous - what more can I say?' -- ***** Reader review 'A must read' -- ***** Reader review ************************************************************************************** IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO FIND YOUR OWN WAY For twenty years, Anna Bouverie, as a priest's wife, has served God and the parish in a variety of ways. She has baked for the Brownies, delivered parish magazines, washed and ironed her husband's surplices and clothed herself and her children in jumble-sale items. When her husband fails to gain promotion to archdeacon and retreats into isolated bitterness, and the bullying of her daughter at the local comprehensive reaches an intolerable level, Anna rebels. She takes a job in the local supermarket where she earns her own money, her sense of self-worth, the shocked disapproval of the parish and the icy fury of her husband. She also attracts the passionate interest of three very different men, each of whom was to play a significant part in the blossoming of her life...

Author : Tonya Bolden
Publisher : Abrams
ISBN 13 : 1613125313
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Searching for Sarah Rector written by Tonya Bolden and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2014-01-07 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The incredible and little-known story of Sarah Rector, once the wealthiest Black woman in America, from Coretta Scott King Honor Award winner Tonya Bolden Searching for Sarah Rector brings to light the intriguing mystery of Sarah Rector, who was born into an impoverished family in 1902 in Indian Territory and later was famously hailed by the Chicago Defender as “the wealthiest colored girl in the world.” Author Tonya Bolden sets Rector’s rags-to-riches tale against the backdrop of American history, including the creation of Indian Territory; the making of Oklahoma, with its Black towns and boomtowns; and the wild behavior of many greedy and corrupt adults. At the age of eleven, Sarah was a very rich young girl. Even so, she was powerless . . . helpless in the whirlwind of drama—and danger—that swirled around her. Then one day word came that she had disappeared. This is her story, and the story of other children like her, filled with ups and downs, bizarre goings-on, and a heap of crimes. Out of a trove of primary documents, including court and census records, as well as interviews with family members, Bolden painstakingly pieces together the events of Sarah’s life.

Author : Victoria Holt
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 140227744X
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The India Fan written by Victoria Holt and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-03-05 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A mesmerizing story of blackmail, romance, and deception."-Associated Press A parson's daughter, Druscilla Delaney is enthralled by her wealthy, glamorous neighbors-the Framlings-and their handsome son, Fabian. They gift her with a priceless heirloom, a beautiful fan that brings with it a terrible curse./em Beautiful as its peacock feathers may be, the priceless fan hidden deep in the Framling mansion has a legacy of death and destruction. And Druscilla has no idea she's been marked by its curse. But the fan's dark past might prove less of a danger than Fabian Framling himself. Dark, brooding, and dominating, will he be the one to save her from the fan's cruel fate...or cause her demise? Including elements of historical romance and romantic suspense, The India Fan is a spellbinding tale from the Queen of Gothic Romance. Fast-paced and gripping, fans of Georgette Heyer, Mary Stewart, and Daphne Du Maurier will be awestruck by this Victorian gothic thriller complete with romance, murder, and mayhem. Other Titles from Victoria Holt Pride and the Peacock: To secure her inheritance, Jessica Clavering agrees to a marriage of convenience, but will her handsome new husband's desire for her ever surpass his obsession with a famously cursed opal? The Shivering Sands: Caroline Verlaine's sister has gone missing and no one can tell her why. The only option is to go where Roma was last seen-an estate with a deadly history. The Time of the Hunter's Moon: According to legend, a girl will see her future husband at the time of the hunter's moon. But when the handsome stranger revealed to Cordelia Grant disappears after an all-too-brief encounter, she has to wonder: Was he merely an apparition...or something more? What readers are saying about The India Fan "The India Fan was beautiful. It was long and complex and draining. It was gripping." "Once you start, you can't put it down." "A knock-out novel of mysticism and murder..." "This book brings memories!!! I read it when I was in high school and it remains one of my favorite books to read." What reviewers are saying about The India Fan "...romance, curses, dark secrets, and a Gothic tale of epic proportions"-My Book Addiction and More "...an absolutely engrossing read. The story-telling is excellent and I found the historical background fascinating."-Romantic Historical Lovers "Enthralling."-The New York Times Book Review "Fresh and steadily compelling."-Kirkus "Readers will savor this sweeping coming-of-age tale"-Publishers Weekly "The India Fan is one of those epic stories that you can completely immerse yourself in and it will stay in your memory for years."-Great Historicals What everyone is saying about the Queen of Gothic Romance Victoria Holt "Victoria Holt's writing is captivating"-Bookfoolery "She spins history with romance and intrigue and always leaves me wanting more." "Holt's stories are spell binding....page turners." "I love her books! I have read all of them again and again. She is a wonderful storyteller." "One of the supreme writers of gothic romance, a compelling storyteller whose gripping novels have thrilled millions."-RT Book Reviews

Author : Catherine Lloyd
Publisher : Kensington Books
ISBN 13 : 0758287348
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Death Comes to the Village written by Catherine Lloyd and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2013-12-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wounded soldier and a rector’s daughter discover strange goings-on in their sleepy English village in this Regency-era mystery series opener. Major Robert Kurland has returned to the quiet vistas of Kurland St. Mary to recuperate from the horrors of Waterloo. However injured his body may be, his mind is as active as ever. Too active, perhaps. When he glimpses a shadowy figure from his bedroom window struggling with a heavy load, the tranquil façade of the village begins to loom sinister… Unable to forget the incident, Robert confides in his childhood friend, Miss Lucy Harrington. As the dutiful daughter of the widowed rector, following up on the major's suspicions offers a welcome diversion—but soon presents real danger. Someone is intent on stopping their investigation. And in a place where no one locks their doors, a series of thefts and the disappearance of two young serving girls demands explanation… As Robert grapples with his difficult recovery, he and Lucy try to unearth the dark truth lurking within the village shadows, and stop a killer waiting to strike again… Praise for Death Comes to the Village “[A] delightful debut…Readers will hope death returns soon to Kurland St. Mary.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Lloyd combines a satisfying mystery with plenty of wit and character development.”—Booklist

Author : Flora Macdonald Mayor
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Third Miss Symons written by Flora Macdonald Mayor and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : David Gilmour
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN 13 : 1466829990
Total Pages : 732 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Curzon written by David Gilmour and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2006-02-07 with total page 732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A Superb New Biography . . . A Tragic Story, Brilliantly Told." —Andrew Roberts, Literary Review George Nathaniel Curzon's controversial life in public service stretched from the high noon of his country's empire to the traumatized years following World War I. As viceroy of India under Queen Victoria and foreign secretary under King George V, the obsessive Lord Curzon left his unmistakable mark on the era. David Gilmour's award-winning book—with a new foreword by the author—is a brilliant assessment of Curzon's character and achievements, offering a richly dramatic account of the infamous long vendettas, the turbulent friendships, and the passionate, risky love affairs that complicated and enriched his life. Born into the ruling class of what was then the world's greatest power, Curzon was a fervent believer in British imperialism who spent his life proving he was fit for the task. Often seen as arrogant and tempestuous, he was loathed as much as he was adored, his work disparaged as much as it was admired. In Gilmour's well-rounded appraisal, Curzon emerges as a complex, tragic figure, a gifted leader who saw his imperial world overshadowed at the dawn of democracy.

Author : D. H. Lawrence
Publisher : BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Virgin and the Gipsy written by D. H. Lawrence and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-11-08 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Virgin and the Gipsy" is a novella written by the English author D. H. Lawrence. It was written in 1926 but was not published until 1930, after Lawrence's death. The novella tells the story of Yvette Saywell, a sheltered and repressed young woman from a respectable family, and a charismatic and free-spirited gipsy named Carroway. When the gipsy encampment arrives near her family's home, Yvette is drawn to Carroway and begins to question the constraints of her conventional upbringing. The story explores themes of sexuality, desire, and the clash between societal expectations and individual freedom. D. H. Lawrence is known for his explorations of human psychology and the complexities of human relationships. "The Virgin and the Gipsy" is no exception, as it delves into the inner lives and desires of its characters. It is celebrated for its lyrical and sensual prose and its depiction of a young woman's awakening to her own desires and emotions.