19th-century storie

When Alexander Duvelle, 11th Earl of Ellismere returns home from years overseas to gather the bits and pieces of his ruined family, he does not expect to find both love and a murder mystery in the middle of chaos. *** England, 1891. The Right Honorable Sir Alexander Edmund St Thomas Duvelle, younger brother of the dashing earl of Ellismere has spent the last ten years or so with his hands in the Turkish dirt, searching for a past long gone while trying to flee his own. But when his brother mysteriously dies, Alexander is suddenly the earl, and he has to rush home to find the estate and ancestral seat of Ellismere in shambles. The coffers are empty, the house is derelict and the estate is on the verge of collapse. All the while, the dowager countess' unruly sister is playing hazard with the family's reputation in Paris, and the death of Alexander's brother is still painfully unsolved. Something has to be done. With help from surprising allies, Alexander slowly begins to unravel the mystery of his late brother's last footsteps into the seedy underbelly of 19th-century London, and maybe even find love along the way.

Despite being raised by:gold, silver, luxuries,Audrey celebrates her 17th birthday on a dilapidated island as her family ends up bankrupt. With ancestors that stole treasures from a witch that exists on the island, Audrey must pay ,unwillingly, the ultimate price for her ancestors faults…Struggling to survive the witches revenge, Audrey must form a contract with a devious demon named Dantalion to save the ones she loves from getting hurt. Despite being hurt herself by the people she loved.

Two girls were abruptly brought to another world, set in the Victorian era, as they were dying on Earth. They come to know that magic exists there, so they plan on training to keep getting stronger. While on their adventures, they encounter other people, including the two princes of a kingdom, who join their party. War is inevitable. Will they be able to achieve victory? Will people accept two frail-looking girls to be their saviors? A story full of fun, tragic, action-packed, and devastating events unfold. Stay tuned~★

The gowns, the dinners, the dashing young gentlemen ... every young lady dreams of experiencing a taste of life amongst the nobility. For Catherine Taylor, the dream becomes a reality when she is invited by her uncle Sir William Cavendish to stay with him and his family in their charming village of Barnbury. Four weeks of fine parties and even finer society, all in the idyllic Somerset countryside - there surely could be nothing more enjoyable. However, life in Barnbury is not quite as Catherine expected. Between the wild Viscount Russell, his flirtatious sister and the rude Professor Lawes, tension mounts and sparks fly between the younger members of society, as Catherine begins to realise that the noble life might not be quite so 'noble' after all. #24 in Historical Fiction on 28/04/16.

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he detailed openwork carving of birds, foliage, and floral motifs are truly outstanding for their masterful craftsmanship in serious Chinese styling, as influenced by Chippendale revival design, East and West blend seamlessly.

I felt like writing poems cause I thought it would help me feel better about myself. 6 sentences only

The Victorian Nest of Tables Trio Circa 1860 is more than just a piece of furniture it's a conversation piece that reflects history, artistry, and enduring style. These tables serve multiple purposes, from side tables in a sitting area to elegant stands for décor pieces or afternoon tea service.

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Charlie's older sister tries to right charlie a dairy when charlie is little so when charlie grows up she knows how to be a big sister to here little brother Toby and to not get in trouble

The portrait shown on the cover of the book, painted by Johann Peter Krafft in 1816, shows a Princess of Salerno, with her golden hair and blue eyes-details of which are shown in the other portraits of the princess. The portrait is perhaps one of the most well-known things about her; for, society has long forgotten about the interesting life of the princess. What remains now are portraits and photographs. Maria Clementina's life began in turmoil. Her father the Emperor lost his empire in 1806. Her marriage was apart of a plan to help strengthen the relationship between Austria and Naples. She saw the world change. After her death in 1881, she left behind an intriguing story that has been left alone for more than a century.

After two seasons of successfully escaping engagement, Eloise Bridgerton is confident she can make it through a third without too much of a fuss, and more certain than ever that she does not want a husband. But when she meets a mysterious woman on the first night of the season, Eloise will be forced to stop focusing on what she doesn't want if she is to have any chance of figuring out what she does want. -- This is a Bridgerton fic, but if you aren't familiar with the show, you shouldn't have a hard time following along, I do not borrow from the show's plot much at all, and there's been a significant time jump since season 1 of the show.

After having crashed his carriage into a ditch, a man hoping to find help along a path in the woods encounters instead an odd, out-of-place fellow that agrees to help him. Maybe.

Gloria Browne and Edmund Frost, two different souls, two different lives. What happens when they cross paths. Something blooms inside her heart but what about him? ~~~ Gloria is a commoner girl trying to chase her dream of becoming an accomplished artist. Edmund, marques Frost's son and heir is an arrogant and cold hearted man who will not even spare a second glance at her. Until an unfortunate event starts to bring them closer.

A gunpowder fantasy inspired by Paul "Cataphrak" Wang's Infinity novels (Sabers of Infinity, Guns of Infinity and Lords of Infinity). Currently a work in progress.

Henry Wright receives a distressing series of letters from his cousin, Clara Marie, who lives in Paris. She is being hunted by a "killer of killers" known famously as The Guillotine Man. Her letters describe in horrific detail how she attempts to evade her pursuer. As he reads, however, he discovers that there is no escaping the judgment of the guillotine.

Friendship. Desire. Betrayal. At Ashcroft Manor, Lady Beatrice's heart becomes the battlefield between loyalty and longing-and one secret could change everything.