Set in Shropshire in the 1800s, it is alive with the many moods of Nature, benevolent and violent and the many moods -- equally benevolent and violent -- of the people making lives there. Prue Sarn is an unlikely heroine, born with a facial disfiguration which the Fates have dictated will deny her love. But Prue has strength far beyond her handicap, and this woman, suspected of witchcraft by her fellow townspeople, rises above them all through an all-encompassing sweetness of spirit. Precious Bane is also the story of Gideon, Prue's doomed brother, equally strong-willed, but with other motives. Determined to defeat the poverty of their farm, he devotes all his energies to making money. His only diversion from this ambition, he abandons her for the stronger drive of his money lust. And finally, it is the story of Kester Woodseaves, whose steady love for all created things leads him to resist people's cruelty toward nature and each other, and whose love for Prue Sarn enables him to discern her natural loveliness beneath her blighted appearance. Rebecca West, a contemporary of Mary Webb, called her, simply, "a genius," and G. K. Chesterton, another contemporary, asserted: "the light in the stories . . . is a light not shining on the things but through them." Critic Hilda Addison summed up Precious Bane: "The book opens with one of those simple sentences which haunt the mind until the curiosity has been satisfied . . . It strikes a note which never fails throughout; it opens with a beauty which is justified to the last sentence." When the book was first published in 1926 in America, the New York Times Book Review predicted: " on some bookshelves, we feel sure, Precious Bane will find almost a hallowed place."

    Sir Nigel Anstruthers crosses the Atlantic to look for a rich wife and returns with the daughter of an American millionaire, Rosalie Vanderpoel. He turns out to be a bully, a miser and a philanderer and virtually imprisons his wife in the house. Only when Rosalie's sister Bettina is grown up does it occur to her and her father that some sort of rescue expedition should take place. And the beautiful, kind and dynamic Bettina leaves for Europe to try and find out why Rosalie has, inexplicably, chosen to lose touch with her family. In the process she engages in a psychological war with Sir Nigel; meets and falls in love with another Englishman; and starts to use the Vanderpoel money to modernize ‘Stornham Court’.The book’s title refers to ships shuttling back and forth over the Atlantic (Frances Hodgson Burnett herself traveled between the two countries thirty-three times, something very unusual then).

    They have brought pain to many of us throughout these years, hiding in the darkness while they conspired to eliminate my kind. Well, it’s time to show them who we really are. Katrina is my very existence, they hurt her, and now I will hurt them back. They have no idea the wrath that they have unleashed. KATRINA I always felt that I had a purpose in life, and only when I met Draco did that purpose reveal itself. Draco hasn't only touched my heart, my very soul but he has brought me clarity and a reason to fight for what I believe. I now have a family, and I will do anything to help keep them safe.

    A group of young people squatting in an apartment in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The Hospital for Broken Things, which specializes in repairing the artifacts of a vanished world.William Wyler's 1946 classic The Best Years of Our Lives. A celebrated actress preparing to return to Broadway. An independent publisher desperately trying to save his business and his marriage. These are just some of the elements Auster magically weaves together in this immensely moving novel about contemporary America and its ghosts. Sunset Park is a surprising departure that confirms Paul Auster as one of our greatest living writers.

    This book provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date survey of the field of information systems control and audit written, to serve the needs of both students and professionals.

    But strange occurrences threaten her safety, and he vows to protect her. Determined to ignore him, she rolls her eyes and focuses on her baking. But as the ovens heat up, so does the danger level she faces and irresistible pull to be closer to Reel. Tweedle will have to hang up her apron long enough to stay alive. But can she solve the mystery before Reel Thurman becomes too tempting to avoid?

    Now he’s back in Peregrine Bay, looking for a new life and second chance. Julia Kerrigan’s life rebounded after the sudden betrayal of the one man she ever loved. As president of a successful real estate company, she’s built a new life and future, pushing the painful past behind her. Adam’s reason for accepting the job as the town’s new Police Chief can be explained in one word—Julia. He wants her back and will do whatever is necessary to achieve his goal, even knowing his biggest hurdle is the woman he still loves. As they begin to reconnect, a terrible scandal breaks loose with Julia and Adam at the center. Will the threat to their lives and reputations destroy their fledgling romance? Can Adam identify and eliminate the danger to Julia before he’s had a chance to reclaim her love? Read Reclaiming Love, Book One in my new contemporary romance series, Kerrigans of Peregrine Bay. This book is a 36,000 word novella.

    I’m not just a firefighter. I’m also the newly appointed Alpha of the Shadowbrook wolf-shifter pack. But that isn’t the only thing that’s changed. I’ve partnered with Grace. The sexy police officer in search of missing children. She knows it’s best to accept my help. But Grace is smart. She also knows that I can’t keep my hands off of her. Well, neither can she. She won’t admit it, but we’re meant to be. I want to claim her as my mate. Mark her as mine. Grace may not be a shifter, but her past is as dark as mine. And her future uncertain. Her protection is my responsibility. And her heart? She’ll hand it to me sooner or later. Note: Adults Only. This is the third book of firefighter wolves shifter series with a HEA and no cliff-hangers. Fans of Terry Bolryder, Zoe Chant, Harmony Raines and T.S. Joyce may like this shapeshifter series.

    He comes to her rescue…MAYAI first noticed Sheriff Ajax when he moved to town.Trying to ignore his sexy presence, I trained my focus on school.Little did I know he was a Daddy, and he’d been searching for the perfect little.There was no way he’d train his sights on me.I wasn’t nearly perfect enough for him.But when he catches me in a dangerous situation, he doesn’t hesitate to protect me.Is this lust?Or is this finally my one true love?AJAXAfter a string of ex-lovers cheated on me, I’d sworn off love.I moved to a small town as the next Sheriff to protect myself, and my heart.I never thought I’d encounter a Little here.And Maya isn’t just any little—she’s gorgeous.Addictive, sweet, and incredibly sassy, I’m in deep.When I see her in danger, I have to help her.After holding her in my arms, I’m done for.We’re bound to one another for life.Daddy Claiming his Little is a sexy, short, Age Play romance featuring two consenting adults who are the perfect match for each other. It includes some DDlg elements, some moments of suspense, lots of lust and love, and a Happily Ever After you can root for. Enjoy!This is Book One of the Sheriff Daddies Little Girl series, a collection of standalone novelettes exploring the Daddies of a little West Virginia Town, an area full of mystery and romance. The books can be read in any order.

    Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Marthandavarma, Khasakkinte Itihasam, Yanthram. Source: Wikipedia. Free updates online. Not illustrated. Excerpt: Marthandavarma ( IPA: Malayalam: , ) is a novel by C.V. Raman Pillai published in 1891. It is presented as a historical romance recounting the history of Venad (Travancore) during the final period of Rajah Rama Varmas reign and subsequently to the accession of Marthanda Varma. The action of story takes place in Kollavarsham 901-906 (Gregorian calendar: 1727-1732). The story revolves around the main protagonists, Ananthapadmanabhan, Subhadra, Mangoikkal Kurrup who are trying to secure the title character from the plans of Padmanabhan Thampi

    A king with an iron fist. Will their faith be strong enough to survive persecution and reunite? 3 books. 700+ pages of harrowing, historical adventure! Jeanne is the wife of a wealthy merchant, but now she risks losing everything. Louis XIV's soldiers will stop at nothing to forcibly convert the country's Protestants. The men ransack Jeanne's belongings and threaten her children.If Jeanne and Jacob can't find a way to evade the soldiers' clutches, their family will face a fate far worse than poverty and imprisonment. They may never see each other again...The Huguenot Chronicles is a gripping historical drama that spans continents, from King Louis’s France to the Caribbean, and from London to colonial New York. If you like fast-paced adventure, vivid depictions of the past, and heartfelt tales of love and loyalty, then you'll love Paul C.R. Monk's emotional saga.Buy The Huguenot Chronicles to start a compelling, cross-continental journey through the 17th century today!

    If you wake in the morning, plan to quit, and by 6 p.m. you're drinking again, then this book is for you. I'm not only saying that because I wrote the book :) I also knew I was drinking more than I wanted to, and so I did a sober 'trial' to see how things would be different. In this book I walk you through all the things: what to expect, what to do instead, WHY be sober, who to tell and what to say, and I answer a lot of common questions like "how long until the voice in my head stops yelling at me?" Sign up for free daily emails > http://www.tiredofthinkingaboutdrinki... Anonymous support to quit drinking. See you soon :) hugs, Belle xo The e-book extra content that I couldn’t fit into the print edition because of length: Recipe for Banana Bread, recipe for Tiramisu (made without alcohol). And the divine recipe for Fuck You Wolfie Lemonade.

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    Fearing his son will never know his father, Dave pens a gripping text--part memoir, part deranged philosophical treatise, and part handbook of "the Knowledge" learned by all London cab drivers. Meant for the boy when he comes of age, the book captures the frustration and anxiety of modern life. Five hundred years later, the Book of Dave is discovered by the inhabitants on the island of Ham, where it becomes a sacred text of biblical proportion, and its author is revered as a mighty prophet.