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How to lose a lord in 10 days or less / by Michels, Elizabeth.;
"After years hidden away from the mockery of the ton, proud Andrew Clifton, Lord Amberstall, is finally ready to face Society again. But when his horse is injured on the road to London, Andrew finds himself literally thrown at the feet of the beautiful, infuriating, and undeniably eccentric Katie Moore"--Page 4 of cover.
Subjects: Regency fiction.; Love stories.; Equestrian accidents; Nobility;
© c2014., Sourcebooks Casablanca,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Queen of exiles : a novel / by Riley, Vanessa,author.;
"Acclaimed historical novelist Vanessa Riley is back with another novel based on the life of an extraordinary Black woman from history: Haiti's Queen Marie-Louise Coidavid, who escaped a coup in Haiti to set up her own royal court in Italy during the Regency era, where she became a popular member of royal European society"--
Subjects: Biographical fiction.; Historical fiction.; Novels.; Marie Louise, Queen, consort of Henri Christophe, King of Haiti, 1778-1851; Exiles; Queens; Women, Black;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The untouchable earl / by Sandas, Amy.;
"He's a reclusive earl with a painful secret that's kept him from knowing a lover's touch. She's a sheltered debutante tired of living by society's rules. But when she's forced from the ballroom to the brothel, Lily discovers the dark thrill of falling from grace--and into the arms of a man who could destroy her as easily as he saved her"--from www.Amazon.com.LSC
Subjects: Love stories.; Regency fiction.; Nobility; Prostitution;
© [2016], Sourcebooks Casablanca,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A gamble at sunset / by Riley, Vanessa,author.;
Vanessa Riley turns all convention on its head for the first in an enchanting diverse new Regency romance trilogy featuring a duke, three sisters, and a tantalizing bet with a most desirable reward. When a duke discovers the woman he loves was tricked into marrying another, the master chess player makes the now-widowed Baroness the highest-stakes wager of his life: he will find husbands for her two reluctant-to-marry sisters -- or depart forever.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Novels.; Composers; Man-woman relationships; Nobility; Sisters;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The duke's best friend / by Ashford, Jane,author.;
Henry Deeping and Kate Meacham seem to clash every time they meet, but soon they agree to an exchange--Henry will serve as Kate's escort to important events to which she is no longer invited, Kate will introduce him to the important people she knows so well.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Historical fiction.; Novels.; Aristocracy (Social class); Man-woman relationships;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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David / by Burrowes, Grace,author.;
"Letty Banks is a reluctant courtesan, keeping a terrible secret that brought her, a vicar's daughter, to a life of vice. While becoming madam of Viscount Fairly's high-class brothel is an absolute financial necessity, Letty refuses to become David's mistress--though their attraction becomes harder to resist the more she learns about the man. David is smitten not only with Letty's beauty, but also with her calm, her kindness, her quiet. David is determined to put respectability back in her grasp, even if that means uncovering the secrets Letty works so hard to keep hidden--secrets that could take her away from him forever."--From publisher's description.
Subjects: Love stories.; Regency fiction.; Nobility; Courtesans; Secrecy;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Lady rogue / by Romain, Theresa.;
As far as London's high society knows, Lady Isabel Morrow is above reproach. But the truth is rarely so simple. Though the young widow's passionate fling with dashing Bow Street Runner Callum Jenks ended amicably months ago, she now needs his expertise. It seems Isabel's late husband, a respected art dealer, was peddling forgeries. If those misdeeds are revealed, the marriage prospects of his younger cousin--now Isabel's ward--will be ruined. For the second time, Isabel has upended Callum's well-ordered world. He's resolved to help her secretly replace the forgeries with the real masterpieces, as a... friend. A proper sort of friend doesn't burn with desire, of course, or steal kisses on twilight errands. Or draw a willing lady into one passionate encounter after another. Isabel's scheme is testing Callum's heart as well as his loyalties. But with pleasure so intoxicating, the real crime would be to resist...
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Regency fiction.; Widows; Aristocracy (Social class); Police; Art;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The maid's secret / by Prose, Nita,author.;
"Molly Gray's life is about to change in ways she could never have imagined. As the esteemed Head Maid and Special Events Manager of the Regency Grand Hotel, two good things are just around the corner-a taping of the hit antiquities TV show Hidden Treasures and, even more exciting, her wedding to Juan Manuel. When Molly brings in some old trinkets to be appraised on the show, one item is revealed to be a rare and coveted artifact worth millions. Molly becomes a rags-to-riches sensation, and a media frenzy swirls as she prepares to sell her priceless treasure. Then, on auction day, the treasure suddenly vanishes. and Molly and her friends find themselves at the center of the boldest art heist in recent memory--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; Antiquities; Art thefts; Art thefts; Diaries; Family secrets; Hotel cleaning personnel; Hotels; Inheritance and succession; Live-in household employees; Theft;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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A little night mischief / by Greenwood, Emily.;
"Every prize comes with complications. A game of chance saves James Collington from the prospect of debtors' prison, and grants him ownership to Tethering estate. Little does he know that his winnings come with serious complications - not least of which is a beautiful but impoverished young lady who insists his new manor belongs to her. Felicity Wilcox is determined to run Mr. Collington off her land, though James's charm and devilish good looks are a serious distraction. What she doesn't know is that she may be haunting him right back"--P. [4] of cover.
Subjects: Love stories.; Regency fiction.; Man-woman relationships; Gambling; Historical romance.;
© c2013., Sourcebooks Casablanca,
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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The mistletoe mystery / by Prose, Nita,author.;
Molly Gray has always loved the holidays. When Molly was a child, her gran went to great lengths to make the season merry and bright, full of cherished traditions. The first few Christmases without Gran were hard on Molly, but this year, her beloved boyfriend and fellow festive spirit, Juan Manuel, is intent on making the season Molly's most joyful yet. But when a Secret Santa gift exchange at the Regency Grand Hotel raises questions about who Molly can and cannot trust, she dives headfirst into solving her most consequential--and personal--mystery yet. Molly has a bad feeling about things, and she starts to wonder: has she yet again mistaken a frog for a prince?
Subjects: Christmas fiction.; Detective and mystery fiction.; Novellas.; Christmas stories; Ceremonial exchange; Hotel cleaning personnel; Hotels; Man-woman relationships; Trust;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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