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Someone to love : a Westcott novel / by Balogh, Mary.;
"Humphrey Wescott, Earl of Riverdale, has died, leaving behind a fortune and a scandalous secret that will forever alter the lives of everyone in his family--including the daughter no one knew he had.... Anna Snow grew up in an orphanage in Bath, knowing nothing of the family she came from. Now she discovers that the late Earl of Riverdale was her father and that she has inherited his fortune. She is also overjoyed to learn she has siblings. However, they want nothing to do with her or her attempts to share her new wealth. But the new earl's guardian is interested in Anna....Avery Archer, Duke of Netherby, keeps others at a distance. Yet something prompts him to aid Anna in her transition from orphan to lady. As London society and Anna's newfound relatives threaten to overwhelm her, Avery steps in to rescue her and finds himself vulnerable to feelings and desires he has hidden so well for so long"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Love stories.; Inheritance and succession; Upper class families; Orphans;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The Mitford affair : a novel / by Benedict, Marie,author.;
"Between the World Wars, the six Mitford sisters-each more beautiful, brilliant, and eccentric than the next-dominate the English scenes. Though they've weathered scandals before, the family falls into disarray when Diana divorces her wealthy husband to marry a fascist leader and Unity follows her sister's lead all the way to Munich, inciting rumors that she's become Hitler's mistress. As the Nazis rise in power, novelist Nancy Mitford grows suspicious of her sisters' constant visits to Germany and the high-ranking fascist company they keep. When she overhears alarming conversations and uncovers disquieting documents, Nancy must make excruciating choices as Great Britain goes to war with Germany. Probing the torrid political climate in the lead-up to WWIIand the ways that seemingly sensible people can be sucked into radical action, The Mitford Affair follows Nancy's valiant efforts to stop the Nazis from taking over Great Britain, choosing between loyalty to her country and allegiance to her family, andforcing her to learn exactly how personal is the political"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Mitford family; Sisters; Upper class; World War, 1939-1945;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Belgravia. [videorecording] / by Bardoe, Jack,actor.; Eve, Alice,1982-actor.; Glenister, Philip,actor.; Goulding, Richard(Actor),actor.; Greig, Tamsin,1967-actor.; James, Adam,actor.; Jones, Jeremy Neumark,actor.; Purnell, Ella,1996-actor.; Reeves, Saskia,actor.; Reid, Emily,actor.; Ritter, Paul(Actor),actor.; Shalloo, Jack,actor.; Walter, Harriet,actor.; Wilkinson, Tom,1948-actor.; Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),distributor.;
Philip Glenister, Tamsin Greig, Harriet Walter, Saskia Reeves, Paul Ritter, Alice Eve, Richard Goulding, Tom Wilkinson, Ella Purnell, Jack Shalloo, Emily Reid, Jeremy Neumark Jones, Adam James, Jack Bardoe.Follows events when the rising nouveau riche, including the Trenchard family, rub shoulders with London's well-known upper classes and when secrets from the past threaten to come out.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Fiction television programs.; Television programs.; Historical television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Upper class; Social classes; Family secrets;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Patrick Melrose [videorecording] / by Beadle, Gary,actor.; Berger, Edward,1970-television director.; Cumberbatch, Benedict,1976-actor.; Danner, Blythe,actor.; Leigh, Jennifer Jason,1962-actor.; Madeley, Anna,1977-actor.; Maltz, Sebastian,actor.; Puwanarajah, Prasanna,actor.; Raine, Jessica,1982-actor.; Torrens, Pip,1960-actor.; Varma, Indira,actor.; Weaving, Hugo,1960-actor.; television adaptation of (work):St. Aubyn, Edward,1960-Patrick Melrose series.; Acorn Media (Firm),production company.; RLJ Entertainment,distributor.;
Benedict Cumberbatch, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Hugo Weaving, Sebastian Maltz, Jessica Raine, Prasanna Puwanarajah, Pip Torrens, Anna Madeley, Indira Varma, Gary Beadle, Blythe Danner.Benedict Cumberbatch delivers a powerhouse performance as the title character English aristocrat based on the novels by Edward St Aubyn. Chronicling the hilarious highs and devastating lows of his tumultuous life, this blackly humorous drama follows Patrick from his childhood trauma at the hands of an abusive father and neglectful mother, to the peak of his heroin addiction, and his attempts to stay sober and support his family.14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Fiction television programs.; Television programs.; Television mini-series.; St. Aubyn, Edward, 1960-; Drug addicts; Dysfunctional families; Upper class families; Upper class;
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Poor little bitch girl [sound recording (CD)] / by Collins, Jackie.;
Read by Jackie Collins ... [et al].
Subjects: Romantic suspense fiction.; Audiobooks.; Murder; Upper class;
© p2010., Macmillan Audio,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Owning violet : a novel / by Murphy, Monica,1970-author.;
"New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy begins a sexy new contemporary romance series--perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Emma Chase--that introduces three sisters born to wealth, raised to succeed, ready to love, destined to make waves. I've moved through life doing what's expected of me. I'm the middle daughter, the dutiful daughter. The one who braved a vicious attack and survived. The one who devoted herself to her family's business empire. The one who met an ambitious man and fell in love. We were going to run Fleur Cosmetics together, Zachary and I. Until he got a promotion and left me in the dust. Maybe it's for the best, between his disloyalty and his wandering eye. But another man was waiting for me. Wanting me. He too has an overwhelming thirst for success, just like Zachary--perhaps even more so. He's also ruthless. And mysterious. I know nothing about Ryder McKay beyond that he makes me feel things I've never felt before. One stolen moment, a kiss, a touch. and I'm hooked. Ryder's like a powerful drug, and I'm an addict who doesn't want to be cured. He tells me his intentions aren't pure, and I believe him. For once, I don't care. I'm willing to risk everything just to be with him. Including my heart. My soul. My everything. Advance praise for Owning Violet "Owning Violet owned me from the first page to the last. Ryder and Violet's chemistry is off the charts! Read it, own it, love it!"--New York Times bestselling author Katy Evans"--"Violet Fowler is the good sister. Responsible, faithful, she's done everything she's supposed to and still gets hurt in the end. Just when she thought her long-term boyfriend, Zachary, would pop the question, he instead breaks the news that he's considering a job transfer within the family company--in London. Ryder McKay hates Zachary Lawrence and he wants his girlfriend, and his job. So when he catches word that Violet and Zachary's relationship is on the rocks, he sees a golden opportunity. And once Ryder sets his sights on something, he gets what he wants. Determined to make Violet his own, he moves in when he knows she's most vulnerable--hurt and missing Zachary. Despite everyone's warnings, Violet soon finds herself embroiled in a passionate, secret affair with the one man she least expected. And she surprises Ryder, as well, as he starts to feel something real for a woman for the first time in his life. The only problem is that their relationship is based on a scam and once Violet discovers Ryder's dirty secrets, she'll be forced to make a choice. Trust him and her feelings, or give up on love once and for all"--
Subjects: Erotic fiction.; Love stories; Upper class; Man-woman relationships; FICTION / Romance / Adult.; FICTION / Romance / Contemporary.; FICTION / Erotica.;
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The world : a family history / by Sebag Montefiore, Simon,1965-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From the acclaimed author of The Romanovs--a magisterial history of humanity viewed through the lens of its most powerful dynasties In this sprawling and eye-opening book, best-selling historian Simon Sebag Montefiore chronicles the world's great dynasties across human history through engrossing tales of palace intrigue, glorious battle, and the real lives of people who held unfathomable power. He trains his eye on founders of humble origin, like Sargon, the Mesopotamian cupbearer sent to help defeat a rival who returned with an army to dethrone his own king, and Liu Bang, a peasant who became a rebel leader and founded the Han dynasty. Montefiore illuminates the achievements of fearsome emperors, including Yax Ehb Xook, whose Mayan city-state Tikal boasts some of the most monumental ancient architecture that exists today; Jayavarman II, who proclaimed himself "universal king" and whose Khmer empire in South Asia heralded a thousand years of Indic ascendancy; and Ewuare, the African emperor who built a capital city that rivaled any in Europe. He writes, too, about remarkable women rulers, like Hatshepsut, the first female pharaoh, and Maria Theresa, the only woman to rule the Habsburg empire. These families represent the breadth of human endeavor, with bloody civil wars, treacherous conspiracies, and shocking megalomania alongside flourishing culture, moving romances, and enlightened benevolence. A dazzling epic history as spellbinding as fiction, The World is testament to Montefiore's acclaimed career as our poet laureate of power"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Kings and rulers; Royal houses; Upper class; World history;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Shades of love [videorecording] / by Atkins, Eileen,1934-actor.; Dance, Charles,actor.; Foster, Giles,television director.; Night, Rebecca,actor.; Pilcher, Rosamunde.; Weisgerber, Eleonore,actor.; Acorn Media (Firm); RLJ Entertainment.;
Charles Dance, Eileen Atkins, Eleonore Weisgerber, Rebecca Night.As they pose for the cover of a glossy magazine, the aristocratic Aird family appears to have the perfect life. But beneath the breeding lie dark secrets that will soon jeopardize their storybook world. Edmund Aird is the lord of Balnaird House, one of the most splendid estates in the Scottish Highlands. He and his American-born wife, Virginia, seem to have everything: wealth, beautiful children, and a thriving family business.14A.DVD, widescreen (16:9, 1.78:1) presentation; Dolby digital 2.0 stereo.
Subjects: Families; Family secrets; Television mini-series.; Upper class families;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Mr. Malcolm's list [videorecording] / by Allain, Suzanne,screenwriter.; Ashton, Zawe,actor.; Croll, Doña,actor.; Dirisu, Sope,1991-actor.; Holly, Katie,film producer.; Jackson-Cohen, Oliver,1986-actor.; James, Theo,1984-actor.; Jones, Emma Holly,film director,film producer.; Lewis, Laura(Producer),film producer.; Mori, Naoko,1975-actor.; Park, Ashley,actor.; Pinto, Freida,1984-actor.; Rister, Laura,film producer.; motion picture adaptation of (work) :Allain, Suzanne.Mr. Malcolm's list.; Bleecker Street (Firm),presenter.; Blinder Films,production company.; Decal (Firm),publisher.; Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland (Firm),presenter.; Holly Films,production company.; Ingenious Media,presenter.; Rebelle Media,production company.; Refinery29 (Firm),presenter.; Untitled Entertainment (Firm),production company.;
Director of photography, Tony Miller ; editor, Kate Hickey ; music, Amelia Warner.Freida Pinto, Sope Dìrísù, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Doña Croll, Naoko Mori, Ashley Park, Zawe Ashton, Theo James.In nineteenth-century England, jilted by London's most eligible bachelor, Julia convinces her friend to play the role of his ideal match. Soon, Mr. Malcolm wonders whether he's found the perfect woman or the perfect hoax.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG; for smoking, mild language.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Feature films.; Historical films.; Romantic comedy films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Children of clergy; Man-woman relationships; Mate selection; Upper class;
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Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The age of innocence / by Wharton, Edith,1862-1937.; Orgel, Stephen.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [xxi]-xxii).LSC
Subjects: Love stories.; Domestic fiction.; Triangles (Interpersonal relations); Upper class; Married people;
© 2006, Oxford University Press,
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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