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Dieser zweite Band mit bisher unveröffentlichten Briefen aus der privaten Korrespondenz der Familie Roxton umspannt einen Zeitraum von zwanzig Jahren, von den 1770er bis in die späten 1780er Jahre. Sie ergänzen die spätere Chronologie der preisgekrönten Romane der Roxton-Familiensage: Teufelskerl Dair, Die stolze Mary und Der Sohn des Satyrs. Mit einem Vorwort einer spätviktorianischen Nachfahrin, Alice-Victoria, 10. Herzogin von Roxton.

Briefe aus der privaten Korrespondenz der Familie Roxton aus den Jahren 1743-1777 mit Auszügen aus den Tagebüchern von Antonia, 5. Herzogin von Roxton und 7. Herzogin von Kinross. Enthält Roxtons letzten Brief an Antonia. Dieser Band ergänzt die ersten drei Bücher der preisgekrönten Roxton-Familiensaga: Der edle Satyr, Heirat um Mitternacht und Herzogin des Herbstes. Mit einem Vorwort einer spätviktorianischen Nachfahrin, Alice-Victoria, 10. Herzogin von Roxton.

Three elopements. Three love stories. Three times the fun.SAVING GRACE by Lucinda BrantWhen widow Helen, Lady Dysart, returns to the English border town of Carlisle for a family wedding, she decides to confront local physician Royston Meredith, the man who broke her heart. Royston has loved Helen since they were teenagers. He thought the feeling mutual until she up and married the local MP. While everyone around them hopes this reunion will see Helen and Royston sort out their differences, of more immediate concern is Royston's youngest sister Grace, when she elopes with the steward's son. Helen and Royston dash after her, determined to save her from scandal and an imprudent match. But in saving Grace the couple may very well be saving themselves.FOOLS RUSH IN by Julie DainesRichard Arden needs a wife in order to collect his inheritance. Eliza Barnes needs to escape an arranged marriage to the odious Mr. Barrington. When Richard overhears Eliza's plight at the coaching inn, he does the most reckless thing he's ever done-he proposes to a woman he's never met before. What begins as an easy solution leads Richard and Eliza on a journey across the country with Mr. Barrington at their heels, complicated even more when their fake engagement leads to feelings that are very real.A LADY OF SCANDAL by Heather B. MooreUnfortunately, Bridget's marriage is over in four hours due to her husband's tragic death. Fortunately, Bridget is now free from her distasteful marriage of convenience. When her year of mourning passes, and she meets her former husband's cousin, Bridget discovers that her difficulties are far from over. Lord Hugh Wilde blames Bridget for his cousin's death. But when Bridget's sister elopes to Gretna Green with a man of questionable reputation, Lord Wilde is the only one who can help, and they both have to set aside their pride to rescue the errant sister. From the publisher of the USA TODAY bestselling & #1 Amazon bestselling Timeless Romance Anthology series in Regency Romance, comes ROAD TO GRETNA GREEN. Featuring New York Times bestselling author Lucinda Brant, Julie Daines, and Heather B. Moore

Six Award-Winning Authors have contributed new stories to A Timeless Romance Anthology: Silver Bells. Readers will love this collection of six historical romance novellas, all centered around the Christmas season.In NY Times & USA Today's bestselling author Lucinda Brant's delightful novella, FAIRY CHRISTMAS, Kitty Aldershot is orphaned and forced to live on others' charity. Offered a home under the generous roof of her relatives, the Earl of Salt Hendon and his countess, Kitty wants for nothing, not even the affections of Mr. Tom Allenby. But when Kitty stumbles across a letter written by Lady Caroline that reveals how Mr. Allenby would be ruined should he marry the likes of Kitty, she realizes she has been fooling herself all along. Kitty's world crumbles around her as she recognizes she will forever be alone with no prospects at all.Sarah M. Eden's charming romance novella A CHRISTMAS PROMISE, Sean Kirkpatrick is trying to get to his new place of employment, Kilkenny Castle, in order to start as the new stablehand. His only requirement is to drive a team of high-spirited nags from Dublin to Kilkenny in a certain amount of time. Unfortunately he winds up in a muddy field, stuck, lost, and running out of time. He's about to lose the job before he can prove himself capable of finishing his first assignment. When Maeve Butler arrives on the scene, Sean isn't sure if she's intent on rescuing him or bent on torturing him with her fiery wit and lovely dark eyes.In Heather B. Moore's enchanting novella, TWELVE MONTHS, Lucien Baxter's best and most incorrigible friend, Will, dies unexpectedly, leaving behind his new bride and unborn child the week before Christmas. Will's last request is that Lucien watches over Cora, not just as a benefactor, but as a husband. When Lucien does his duty and proposes to Cora, he's turned down flat. But over the course of the next few days, Lucien discovers that marrying Cora wouldn't be any sort of duty after all, but a matter of following his heart.In Lu Ann Staheli's sweet romance novella, A FEZZIWIG CHRISTMAS, Dick Wilkins and his best friend Ebenezer Scrooge have been looking forward to the annual Fezziwig Christmas dance for weeks. Ebenezer is practically engaged to Annabelle Fezziwig, and Dick hopes to start courting her younger sister, Pricilla. Once the dance starts, and Pricilla arrives, as pretty and charming as ever, Dick discovers that he's not the only man vying for her attention. His best friend advises Dick that he has to win Pricilla's heart, as well as her mother's favor. Losing his heart has suddenly become very complicated.A TASTE OF HOME, a captivating romance by Annette Lyon, we meet Claire Jennings, who's on her way to spend Christmas with her family. As she rides the train with William Rhodes, who grew up across the street, memories of Christmases past flood her mind. He may be twenty-one now, but she can't forget his torturous teasing from their school years. At the rail station, Claire discovers that her home is under quarantine because her little brother has measles. She's stuck in town, away from her family, on her favorite holiday. William stays behind with her, and as Christmas Day approaches and her homesickness deepens, she discovers that perhaps he has changed in more ways than one.Becca Wilhite's entrancing novella, MY MODERN GIRL, follows Margie, who lands her dream job as a clerk at Macy's department store in New York City. Margie might be new in town, but she's determined to succeed and prove to Henry that moving to the city was the right decision. As the Christmas season approaches, Margie realizes that being a "modern girl" might not be all she had dreamed of and Henry might have more to offer than she ever imagined.

Correspondance privée de la famille Roxton, 1760-1780. Inclut des journaux et lettres d'Antonia, duchesse de Kinross, et de son fils Lord Henri-Antoine. Préfacé par Alice-Victoria, dixième duchesse de Roxton.

La correspondance privée de la famille Roxton, 1743-1777. Inclut des extraits des journaux d'Antonia, cinquième duchesse de Roxton, et la dernière lettre de Roxton à Antonia. Préfacé par Alice-Victoria, dixième duchesse de Roxton.

La présentation d'Antonia à la cour est arrivée. Comment sera-t-elle accueillie par le Roi, sa maîtresse Mme de Pompadour et la noblesse française ?

L'ex-maîtresse du duc prétend que Roxton est le père de son fils et veut embarrasser le duc et la duchesse. Les nobles français sont peut-être au courant. Antonia gère le drame familial de manière unique.

Le Duc et la Duchesse préparent la présentation d'Antonia. Martin apprend une nouvelle bouleversante. Roxton protège la Duchesse contre le Comte de Salvan et ses tantes.

Récit classique qui n'est pas sans rappeler La Belle et la Bête, ce roman historique primé est inspiré des Liaisons dangereuses de Pierre Choderlos de Laclos et est un hommage à Ce merveilleux passé de Georgette Heyer

A year has passed since Roxton rescued Antonia from his evil cousin the Comte de Salvan. Salvan continues his insidious interference from his place of exile, but Roxton is determined that nothing will ruin the happiness of His Duchess.

Antonia's court presentation has finally arrived, but how will she be received, not only by the King, but by His Majesty's mistress Mme de Pompadour, and also the French nobility?

Domestic harmony is once again disrupted at the villa, this time by one of the Duke's ex-lovers intent on causing mischief for Her Duke. She also hopes to embarrass the Duchess by dragging her into the scandal.

Antonia must flee the Court of Versailles and orchestrates an escape with the assistance of the Duke of Roxton, a man she has been warned against as too dangerous for her to know. Her belief in him may just be his salvation, and her undoing.

Sa richesse peut tout acheter, sauf l'amour d'une jeune fille sans le sou. Grâce à son héritage colossal, Lord Henri-Antoine peut s'octroyer tous les plaisirs. Miss Lisa Crisp dépend de la charité de sa famille pour éviter l'hospice. Ils se rencontrent dans des circonstances surprenantes. Quand il s'avère qu'ils assistent au même mariage à la campagne, Henri-Antoine fait une proposition scandaleuse à Lisa, mais si elle suit son c¿ur, cela pourrait les détruire tous les deux. Une aventure romantique qui prend Treat, foyer ancestral des ducs de Roxton, comme toile de fond. Les nouveaux lecteurs découvriront le somptueux monde aristocratique de la famille Roxton et sa myriade de plaisirs par les yeux de Lisa Crisp, la nouvelle venue, tandis que les amateurs de la série se réjouiront des brèves apparitions de nombreux personnages bien-aimés. Une histoire à la Cendrillon et un tout est bien qui finit bien touchant.

A Cinderella romance from 1786, between the son of a duke and a penniless orphan. Set in the glittering aristocratic world of the Roxton family.

Vincere l'orgoglio per trovare il vero amoreAutunno 1777. Lady Mary si deve risposare. Come pronipote di un re Stuart, ci si aspetta che trovi un marito titolato. Lo squire Christopher Bryce la ama segretamente da molti anni. Ma un passato scandaloso e un segreto straziante lo rendono indegno di lei. Il ritorno di un fantasma malizioso e i membri tutt'altro che convenzionali della famiglia Roxton, interverranno per mettere il sigillo a entrambi i loro destini.Romance. Dramma. Segreti di famiglia. Non c'è mai un momento di noia per la prima famiglia del 18° secolo.ENCOMIB.R.A.G. Medallion HonoreeReader's Favorite- Medaglia d'argentoChatelaine Awards per la finalista di Women Fiction & Romantic FictionLIBRI COLLEGATIGoditi il mondo georgiano di Lucinda, dove personaggi, luoghi ed e gli eventi si incontrano e si intersecanoLa Saga della Famiglia Roxton 1740 NOBILE SATIRO (Renard e Antonia) 1760 MATRIMONIO DI MEZZANOTTE (Julian e Deb) 1770 DUCHESSA D'AUTUNNO (Antonia e Jonathon) 1770 DIABOLICO DAIR (Dair e Rory) 1770 LADY MARY (Mary e Christopher) 1780 IL FIGLIO DEL SATIRO (Henri-Antoine e Lisa) 1743-77 ETERNAMENTE VOSTRO (Lettere Roxton, vol 1) 1772-87 CON ETERNO AFFETTO (Lettere Roxton, vol 2)Serie Salt Hendon 1763 La sposa di Salt Hendon (Magnus e Jane) 1767 Il ritorno di Salt Hendon (Antony e Caroline)I Gialli di Alec Halsey Primavere 1763: FIDANZAMENTO MORTALE (ricevimento in casa, omicidio e caos) Autunno 1763: RELAZIONE MORTALE (Un vicario avvelenato e la misteriosa Miranda) Inverno 1763: PERICOLO MORTALE (Un intrigo sanguinario all'estero) Estate 1764: CONGIUNTI MORTALI (Delittuosi segreti di famiglia)

Lucinda Brant's writing is evocative, emotional, and a treat for the senses --Annette Blair, New York Times bestselling authorRoxton Family Saga: Mary and Christopher's Happily Ever After1770s Gloustershire and Hampshire.Widowed and destitute, Lady Mary Cavendish is left with only her pride. Daughter of an earl and great-granddaughter to a Stuart king, expectations demand she remarry. But not just any man will do; her husband must rank among the nobility. As always, Mary will do her duty and ignore her heart.Country squire Christopher Bryce has secretly loved his neighbor Mary for many years. Yet, he is resigned to the cruel reality they are not social equals and thus can never share a future together. Never mind that his scandalous past and a heartbreaking secret make him thoroughly unworthy of such a proud beauty.But with the help of a family ghost, and the never ordinary members of the Roxton family, a happily ever after might just be possible."I was totally captivated. Another superb book to add to an equally superb series. If you have not yet read these books, then you have many hours of wonderful storytelling to look forward to..." --Carol Cork Rakes And Rascals HIGHLY RECOMMENDED STELLAR 5 STARS"While Proud Mary can be read as a standalone, there is much more pleasure to be had by reading the series and learning to know and love this family as much as I and many other readers have. Each book has been a joy to read, and I cannot recommend them highly enough." --Lady Wesley Romantic Historical Reviews, Rated 5 STARS"A love story of unrequited love and passion. If we've learned anything in the previous Roxton Family tales, love has a way of conquering all stereotypes and norms. PROUD MARY carries on the tradition of endearing and engaging works of art by Lucinda Brant."--SWurman, Night Owl Reviews 5 STARS TOP PICKRomance. Drama. Family secrets. There's never a dull moment for the 18th Century's first family...152,000 words Non-explicit, mild sensualityConnecting BooksMany readers enjoy Lucinda Brant's books as part of a wider series since her characters inhabit the same meticulously-researched 18th Century world with people and events cross-referenced throughout. Should you wish to read each series in chronological order, here is the sequence: Roxton Family Saga 1740s NOBLE SATYR (Renard and Antonia) 1760s MIDNIGHT MARRIAGE (Julian and Deb) 1770s AUTUMN DUCHESS (Antonia and Jonathon) 1770s DAIR DEVIL (Dair and Rory) 1770s PROUD MARY (Mary and Christopher) 1780s SATYR'S SON (Henri-Antoine and Lisa) ETERNALLY YOURS: Roxton Letters Volume One FOREVER REMAIN: Roxton Letters Volume TwoSalt Hendon Series 1763 SALT BRIDE (Magnus and Jane) 1767 SALT REDUX (Antony and Caroline) SALT HENDON COLLECTION -- with bonus novella SALT ANGELAlec Halsey Mysteries Spring 1763 DEADLY ENGAGEMENT (Country house mayhem) Autumn 1763 DEADLY AFFAIR (The mysterious Miranda) Winter 1763 DEADLY PERIL (Bloody intrigue abroad) Summer 1764 DEADLY KIN (Coming soon)