19th-century Stories

Despite living thirty miles from London, Anabelle Latimer knows her chances of finding a husband in their sleepy village are as thin as cook's white soup. Then she discovers a kindred spirit in Mr. Fielding, the intelligent and handsome new steward from Blackwood Hall. It was a great shame that his position in life was so below her own, for he was exactly the sort of man she would have wished to marry. Anthony Fielding, tired of being the target of the ton's marriage-minded mothers, hopes to spend a relaxing week shooting and fishing in the country. Yet upon his arrival at Blackwood Hall he discovers an estate in chaos, and a friend in desperate need of help. He is quick to offer his knowledge and expertise, unaware that his generosity will have unexpected repercussions. The Steward of Blackwell Hall is a traditional Regency romance of approximately 66,000 words.

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.

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 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.

WHEN AN UNLIKELY SUITOR.... The Earl of Stokeford is hardly a man of amiable disposition and social graces. He scowls whenever he pleases, becomes rude at any time convenient for him, and worse, has a regrettable tendency to scare ladies out of their wits. Therefore, it is a most astonishing thing indeed when, upon laying eyes on the beautiful Miss Sophie Winscott, he decides to embark on a courtship... Except, of course, the hapless peer knows nothing in the matters of romance...until he receives help from an unlikely quarter. MEETS AN EAGER MATCHMAKER Then enter Miss Winscott's cousin, the vivacious Caroline Davis, who oddly gets along well with the slightly waspish Earl. Determined to help, Caroline endeavours to make a match of the two. But for all her enthusiasm, she can't help but be drawn to the troubled lord... and things start to get a little tangled from there.

Historical Romance When Kate Collison, to help her ailing father, completes his portrait of the powerful Baron de Centeville, her only thought is to be a dutiful daughter. But when the Baron presents her to Parisian society as the painter, Kate finds herself basking in the recognition . . . until she discovers that the Baron has plans for her — shocking plans that will change her life unless she can fight the Baron with his own weapons . . .

To spend a summer afternoon, four friends decide to go to a 19th-century mansion that is falling into ruin and has not been inhabited for years, shrouded in a dark, mysterious aura, fueled by local legends, which for many years covered this place like ivy. What bad can happen? However, entering the gates of this estate, they unwittingly became victims of intrigue, a bloody ritual repeated every year in which they will have to pay a higher price than death to learn the Secret of House Woodville!

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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