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Footsteps in the Dark is a captivating blend of mystery and romance by Georgette Heyer, showcasing her talent for weaving intricate plots with engaging characters. The story begins when the elderly and wealthy Mr. Felix Heneage is found dead in his country estate, leading to speculation about the circumstances of his demise.
The narrative follows the Heneage family, who, while trying to unravel the mystery of the old man's death, inadvertently become...
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When the Earl of Rule proposes marriage to her sister Lizzie, Horatia offers herself instead. Her sister is already in love with someone else, and Horatia is willing to sacrifice herself for her family's happiness. Everyone knows she's no beauty, but she'll do her best to keep out of the Earl's way and make him a good wife. And then the Earl's archenemy, Sir Robert, sets out to ruin her reputation.
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When Lady Ombersley agrees to take in her young niece, no one expects Sophy, who sweeps in and immediately takes the ton by storm. Sophy discovers that her aunt's family is in desperate need of her talent for setting everything right: Ceclia is in love with a poet, Charles has tyrannical tendencies that are being aggravated by his grim fiancee, her uncle is of no use at all, and the younger children are in desperate need of some fun and freedom. By...
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Something is very wrong, and the Honorable Christopher "Kit' Fancot can sense it. Kit returns to London on leave from the diplomatic service to find that his twin brother Evelyn has disappeared and his extravagant mother's debts have mounted alarmingly. The Fancot family's fortunes are riding on Evelyn's marriage to Cressy Stavely, and her formidable grandmother's approval of the match. So the incorrigible Lady Fancot persuades Kit to impersonate...
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The accomplished Corinthian Sir Richard Wyndham is wealthy, sophisticated, handsome and supremely bored. Tired of his aristocratic family constantly pressuring him to get married, he determines to run away after meeting the delightful, unconventional heroine Penelope Creed. Penelope, literally, falls into his life late one night as she hangs from the window of her aunt's house? she too attempting to escape the pressures of forced marriage. The two...
6) Beauvallet
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When Sir Nicholas Beauvallet, a privateer for England, captures Dona Dominica, he vows to return her and her father to Spain, but finds himself captivated by her beauty and courage.
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"Seven years before our story opens, Carstares protected his brother by allowing himself to be disgraced for cheating at cards. His brother, suffering intense guilt, isn't aware that they played right into the hands of the Duke of Andover. The disgraced Earl now roams the countryside until a confrontation with his rival thwarts the attempt to kidnap the lovely Diana. But now the Duke is more determined than ever to have Diana for his own, and the...
8) Cousin Kate
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In Regency England, penniless Kate Malvern is swept to her aunt's Elizabethan manor and showered with comforts. But despite the luxury of her new life, the atmosphere in the household is less than homely, and gradually it dawns on Kate that there are sinister reasons for her aunt's benevolence.
9) Charity girl
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Viscount Desford tries to help a very young lady walking to London alone, and finds himself working hard to prevent his young charge from bringing ruin upon herself--and him.
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Charlotte Dean enjoys nothing more than the solitude of her London flat and the monotonous days of her work at a travel bookshop. But when her younger sister unceremoniously bursts into her quiet life one afternoon, Charlotte's world turns topsy-turvy. Beloved author D.E. Stevenson captures the intricacies of post-World War I England with a light, comic touch that perfectly embodies the spirit of the time. Alternatively heartbreaking and witty, The...
11) Lady of quality
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The spirited and independent Miss Annis Wychwood is twenty-nine and well past the age for falling in love. But when Annis embroils herself in the affairs of a pretty runaway heiress, Miss Lucilla Carleton, she is destined to see a great deal of her fugitive's uncivil and high-handed guardian, Mr. Oliver Carleton. Befriending the wayward girl brings unexpected consequences, among them the conflicting emotions aroused by her guardian ...
12) The toll-gate
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"It takes a lot to unnerve Captain John Staple, a man with a reputation for audacious exploits and whimsical nonsense. But when he finds himself mired on the moors--on a dark and stormy night, no less!--John hardly expects to find a young, frightened boy who's been left alone to tend a toll gatehouse. Never one to pass up an adventure, John decides to take up residence in Derbyshire as a gatekeeper until he can find the lad's father. But as John investigates...
13) Listening valley
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Nothing will stop Tonia from finding a home of her own
Tonia has lived all her life in the quiet Scottish countryside and can't imagine herself anywhere else. But when her beloved older sister gets married and moves away, Tonia begins to wonder if there aren't bigger things on the horizon for her too.
The advent of World War II brings Tonia briefly to the heart of London, where the roar of fighter planes echoes through
...14) Celia's house
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Celia Dunne knows that changing her will to leave Dunnian to her grand-nephew will ruffle family feathers. She also knows that the grand family estate has stood empty far too long, and intends for that to change after she's gone. Humphrey's children will turn the creaky old house back into a family home -- just the way it was meant to be. And as Humphrey's young family grows and expands within the walls of Dunnian, the house seems to welcome them...
15) Sprig muslin
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A charming "accidental" love triangle enchants readers in this delightful romp by the Queen of Regency Romance, bestselling author Georgette Heyer.
A dashing man of honor...
En route to propose to his sensible acquaintance Lady Hester, Sir Gareth Ludlow finds young, pretty Amanda wandering unattended and knows it is his duty to bring her back to her family. This turns out to be a challenge as Amanda
...16) Regency buck
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"After their father's death, Miss Judith Taverner and her brother Peregrine travel to London to meet their guardian, Lord Worth, expecting an elderly gentleman. To their surprise and utter disgust, their guardian is not much older than they are, doesn't want the office of guardian any more than they want him, and is determined to thwart all their interests and return them to the country. But when Miss Taverner and Peregrine begin to move in the highest...
17) Frederica
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"Frederica Merriville brings her siblings to London to find a brilliant match for her stunningly beautiful younger sister. First order of business is to introduce themselves to their distant cousin, the Marquis of Alverstoke. The Marquis's family is always making demands of him, so when this unknown relative requests his help, he is inclined to give her a sharp set down. But that's before he meets the masterful Frederica..."--
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When Trevor Mandeville leaves the drawing rooms of London for an island paradise in search of a rare orchid, he comes face-to-face with a more intriguing treasure. Stolen from her family as a child, Joya Penn has spend most of her life running wild and free. Trevor tries to resist, but soon finds himself captivated by the deliciously innocent creature. Joya believes her dreams have come true when Trevor agrees to escort her back to London. But her...
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Mona's dream is about to come true. With the help of her best friend, Liza, she's transforming an old Victorian house in the lovely lakeside town of Deep Haven into the Footstep of Heaven Bookstore and Coffee Shop. If only she could swing a hammer. Luckily, handsome handyman Joe Michaels agrees to help in exchange for the apartment above her garage. But when disaster threatens her dream, Mona turns to Joe for more than just household solutions.
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