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Persuasion (1818) by JaneAusten
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More than eight years before the novel opens, Anne Elliot, then a lovely, thoughtful, warm-hearted 19 year old, accepted a proposal of marriage from the handsome young naval officer Frederick Wentworth. He was clever, confident, and ambitious, but poor and with no particular family connections to recommend him. Sir Walter, Anne's fatuous, snobbish father and her equally self-involved older sister Elizabeth were dissatisfied with her choice, maintaining that he was no match for an Elliot of Kellynch Hall, the family estate. Her older friend and mentor, Lady Russell, acting in place of Anne's late mother, persuaded her to break the engagement. Now 27 and still unmarried, Anne re-encounters her former love when his sister and brother-in-law, the Crofts, take out a lease on Kellynch. Wentworth is now a captain and wealthy from maritime victories in the Napoleonic wars. However, he has not forgiven Anne for rejecting him. While publicly declaring that he is ready to marry any suitable young woman who catches his fancy, he privately resolves that he is ready to become attached to any appealing young woman except for Anne Elliot.
Affair of Pretense by missphipps
missphipps
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When his ailing grandfather commands him to search for a long-lost female cousin, Evelyn Dresdenham, the notorious Marquis of Denver, is very disinclined to oblige. One night, when he unwittingly saves a young lady disguising herself as a man from trouble, Lord Denver strikes upon a cunning notion and soon realizes he cannot let this enchanting waif slip so easily... Running away from the oppressive orphanage that has sheltered her since the death of her grandfather, Georgie Kentsville is set on coming to London by hook or by crook. Little does she expect to find herself in a rare hobble, and even less to be held back by a handsome but bored nobleman, who suddenly offers her a very outrageous proposal : to pose as his long-lost cousin!
The Escape of Silverfox by Ruechari
Ruechari
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Lord MacGregor otherwise known as Silverfox the Highwayman had seriously gotten himself into a bind this time. Currently he is locked in a dungeon awaiting execution. His saving grace....Lady Violet. Upon hearing of his capture there is very little Lady Violet would not do to save her Silverfox, but will her plan succeed? And will she ever manage to steal this Highwayman's heart. If you are reading this story on any other platform other than Wattpad you are very likely to be at risk of a malware attack. If you wish to read this story in it's original, safe, form, please go to https://www.wattpad.com/196362976-the-escape-of-silverfox. Thank you. ©All Rights Reserved by Author Cover and Story by: Ruechari
Piracy by lyttlejoe
lyttlejoe
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Cover courtesy of @BarryVosloo An action adventure pirate tale with all the expected elements. The ship carrying the governor's daughter is attacked at sea and she is kidnapped by Tortuga's most notorious pirate, Terrance Hollick. Spirited away to their haven in a hidden cavern on the rocky north coast, Alicia Francorte discovers a lot more about the pirate captain than she imagined and when her father's ships come looking for her, the action builds.
The Reverend's Daughter (Book 2 after The Duke's Daughter) by Jaidesmamasmama
Jaidesmamasmama
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Violet Petals has found a maid that touches his heart. Charming, funny, and extraordinarily handsome, the pirate takes Betsy on an adventure that she could never have imagined. There is much more to Violet Petals than meets the eye. Find out Violet's secret, as Betsy confirms she made the right choice in choosing to sail away with him. Following in the wake of The Duke's Daughter, expect the same fun, and humor, the same characters from Duke's Daughter, and some new, and crossover scenes with Highwayman's Daughter which has begun. Come along for an inspirational adventure of true romance and characters you will come to love. Cover by Elizabeth Dyck, aka @anneneufeld.