Check nearby libraries
Buy this book
5 novels in one, each complete and unabridged.
1- These Old Shades
Under the reign of Louis XV, corruption and intrigue have been allowed to blossom in France, and Justin Alastair, the notorious Duke of Avon flourishes as well. Then, from a dark Parisian back alley, he plucks Leon, a redheaded urchin with strangely familiar looks, just in time for his long over-due schemes of revenge on Comte de St. Vire. Justin begins to unfold his sinister plans -- until Leon becomes the ravishing beauty Leonie.
Leonie becomes the ward of the Duke of Avon, yet her true origins remaine a mystery. Just one man held the secret, the one she feared most in the world--the iron-willed Comte de Saint-Vire. He would give her the answer--for a price. But could she betray the man she secretly loved? And could she bear the truth when it came?
2- Sprig Muslin
Sir Gareth Ludlow is ready to settle for marriage with Lady Hester, a plain woman who, according to his sister, falls below his standards. When Gareth sets out to propose marriage, he encounters young Amanda wandering unattended. Honor-bound to restore her to her family, the gallant Sir Ludlow finds he has more than he bargained for with his young charge and her runaway imagination.
3- Sylvester
Sylvester, Duke of Salford, falls in love with a feisty young lady who wants nothing to do with him, and aspires to be a writer, In fact she has written a scandalous novel that portrays him as the villain. Then a ballroom encounter launches a real scandal...
4- The Corinthian
Penelope Creed will do anything to avoid marrying her repulsive cousin. Fleeing London dressed in boy's clothing, she's discovered by Sir Richard Wyndham. He knows he can't allow her to travel alone, so he offers himself as protector. And as it happens, at that very moment Sir Richard could use an escape of his own.
5- The Convenient Marriage
Horatia is the youngest and least attractive of the three Winwood sisters, and she also has a stammer. But when the enigmatic and eminently eligible Earl of Rule offers for her oldest sister’s hand – a match that makes financial and social sense, but would break her heart – it is Horatia who takes matters into her own impetuous hands. Can she save her family’s fortune? Or is she courting disaster?
Check nearby libraries
Buy this book
Previews available in: English
Showing 2 featured editions. View all 2 editions?
Edition | Availability |
---|---|
1
These old shades ; Sprig muslin ; Sylvester ; The Corinthian ; The convenient marriage
1977, Heinemann/Octopus
in English
0905712196 9780905712192
|
zzzz
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
2
These Old Shades; Sprig Muslin; Sylvester; The Corinthian; The Convenient Marriage
1977, Heinemann, Octopus Books
in English
0905712196 9780905712192
|
aaaa
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
Book Details
Table of Contents
Edition Notes
Classifications
The Physical Object
ID Numbers
Community Reviews (0)
Feedback?June 2, 2023 | Edited by AgentSapphire | merge authors |
March 30, 2022 | Edited by VioletFrost | added summaries |
March 26, 2022 | Edited by VioletFrost | Edited without comment. |
March 2, 2022 | Edited by mheiman | merge authors |
December 10, 2009 | Created by WorkBot | add works page |