The Beautiful Pretender

Author : Melanie Dickerson
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780718026295

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The Beautiful Pretender by Melanie Dickerson Pdf

After inheriting his title from his brother, the new margrave has two weeks to find a noble bride. What will happen when he learns he has fallen for a servant girl in disguise? The Margrave of Thornbeck is under orders from the king to find a bride, fast. He invites ten noble born ladies who meet the king’s approval to be his guests at Thornbeck Castle for two weeks, a time to test the ladies and reveal their true character. But one of the guests is not who she pretends to be . . . and not everyone in attendance is there with good intentions. A commoner, Avelina has only two instructions: keep her true identity a secret and make sure the margrave doesn’t select her as his bride. Since the latter seems unlikely, she concentrates on not getting caught. No one must know she is merely a maidservant, sent by the Earl of Plimmwald to stand in for his daughter, Dorothea. Despite Avelina’s best attempts at diverting attention from herself, the margrave has taken notice. And try as she might, she can’t deny her own growing feelings. But something else is afoot in the castle. Something sinister that could have far worse—and far deadlier—consequences. Will there ever be a wedding at Thornbeck Castle? Full-length, clean fairy tale retelling inspired by Beauty and the Beast and The Princess and the Pea Stand-alone novel in the Medieval Fairy Tale series Book 1: The Huntress of Thornbeck Forest Book 2: The Beautiful Pretender Book 3: The Noble Servant Includes discussion questions for book clubs

Author : Melanie Dickerson
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 900 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2017-01-17
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780718096694

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A Melanie Dickerson Collection by Melanie Dickerson Pdf

Three complete novels from New York Times bestselling author Melanie Dickerson now available in a low-price, one-volume e-collection! The Huntress of Thornbeck Forest A beautiful maiden who poaches to feed the poor. A handsome forester on a mission to catch her. Danger and love are about to unite in Thornbeck Forest. The Beautiful Pretender After inheriting his title from his brother, the margrave has two weeks to find a noble bride. What will happen when he learns he has fallen for a lovely servant girl in disguise? The Golden Braid Rapunzel can throw a knife better than any man. She paints beautiful flowering vines on the walls of her plaster houses. She sings so sweetly she can coax even a beast to sleep. But there are two things she is afraid her mother might never allow her to do: learn to read and marry.

Author : Jm Howard
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2008-06-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781434382429

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Beautiful Pretender by Jm Howard Pdf

Arabella Mina Cordell is a young noblewoman of sixteen who only wants to live a simple life in a world that seems to be falling apart around her. For five years she has been living in Arminia and during this time her closest friends only know her as a commoner boy named Aram. She never meant any harm in her deception and as far as she was concerned she could live this simple life forever. That is at least until her best friend Lord Edmond Wallace accidentally falls in love with Arabella without realizing that she is also his best friend Aram. It seems that fate loves to be cruel and it keeps forcing her to cross paths with him as a girl. All that keeps him from discovering her secret are the masks she insists on wearing around him. She does all she can to dissuade him from falling in love with her because it could mean the end of the relationship she has held very dear as his closest friend. However despite her protests, she too finds herself falling in love with him. Worst yet, they both are facing arranged marriages to other people. Arabella desperately tries to keep her secret while still playing the roles of both a young noblewoman and a peasant boy. This story is the prequel to the Arminia Series and an adventure you don't want to miss. It is a series of stories about two kingdoms in a fictional world that are trying to find healing in joining together into one new kingdom. No matter how desperately the people long for it, love, war, hate, jealousy and greed keep the two from coming together. Come take the journey that spans across time in a world that is similar to our own medieval era.

Author : Melanie Dickerson
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-03
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780785228059

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The Piper's Pursuit by Melanie Dickerson Pdf

A fairy-tale journey of intrigue and romance that reimagines the classic Pied Piper story. A plague of rats. A giant beast outside the village walls. A host of missing children. And one young woman determined to save her people. In 1424 Hamlin, Katerina faces threats from all sides. An outbreak of rats has overtaken the village, a mysterious beast is on a killing rampage of the village’s children, and Katerina’s evil stepfather is a dark presence inside the walls of her own home. Katerina is determined to hunt and kill the Beast of Hamlin herself before more lives are lost. When Steffan, the handsome but brash duke’s son, comes to town seeking glory and reward, Katerina decides he might be the ally she’s been looking for—even though the only gentle thing about him seems to be the sweet music he plays on his pipe. But there’s more to Steffan than she suspects, and she finds herself drawn to him despite her misgivings. Together Katerina and Steffan must stop the enemy from stealing the children of Hamlin. But their interference might create an even worse fate for the entire village. Praise for The Piper’s Pursuit “The Piper’s Pursuit is a lovely tale of adventure, romance, and redemption. Kat and Steffan’s righteous quest will have you rooting them on until the very satisfying end!” —LORIE LANGDON, author of Olivia Twist and the DOON series Full length clean fairy tale reimagining Includes discussion questions for book clubs

Author : Melanie Dickerson
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-09
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780718026769

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The Noble Servant by Melanie Dickerson Pdf

New York Times bestselling author Melanie Dickerson beautifully re-imagines “The Goose Girl” by the Brothers Grimm into a medieval tale of adventure, loss, and love. “When it comes to happily-ever-afters, Melanie Dickerson is the undisputed queen of fairy-tale romance, and all I can say is—long live the queen!” —JULIE LESSMAN, award-winning author of The Daughters of Boston, Winds of Change, and Heart of San Francisco series She lost everything to the scheme of an evil servant. But she might just gain what she’s always wanted . . . if she makes it in time. The impossible was happening. She, Magdalen of Mallin, was to marry the Duke of Wolfberg. Magdalen had dreamed about receiving a proposal ever since she met the duke two years ago. Such a marriage was the only way she could save her people from starvation. But why would a handsome, wealthy duke want to marry her, a poor baron’s daughter? It seemed too good to be true. On the journey to Wolfberg Castle, Magdalen’s servant forces her to trade places and become her servant, threatening not only Magdalen’s life, but the lives of those she holds dear. Stripped of her identity and title in Wolfberg, where no one knows her, Magdalen is sentenced to tend geese while she watches her former handmaiden gain all Magdalen had ever dreamed of. When a handsome shepherd befriends her, Magdalen begins to suspect he carries secrets of his own. Together, Magdalen and the shepherd uncover a sinister plot against Wolfberg and the duke. But with no resources, will they be able to find the answers, the hiding places, and the forces they need in time to save both Mallin and Wolfberg?

Author : Melanie Dickerson
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-29
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780718074708

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A Melanie Dickerson Collection II by Melanie Dickerson Pdf

Two novels from New York Times bestselling author Melanie Dickerson are now available in a low-priced, one-volume e-collection! The Silent Songbird Evangeline is gifted with a heavenly voice, but she is trapped in a sinister betrothal until she embarks on a daring escape and meets brave Westley le Wyse. Can he help her discover the freedom to sing again? More than Evangeline’s future is at stake as she finds herself entangled in a web of intrigue that threatens England’s monarchy. Should she give herself up to protect the only person who cares about her? If she does, who will save the king from a plot to steal his throne? The Noble Servant Magdalen lost everything to the scheme of an evil servant. When a handsome shepherd befriends her, Magdalen and the shepherd uncover a sinister plot. She might just gain what she’s always wanted . . .if she makes it in time. New York Times bestselling author Melanie Dickerson beautifully re-imagines The Goose Girl by the Brothers Grimm into a medieval tale of adventure, loss, and love.

Author : Melanie Dickerson
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-05
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780785234029

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Court of Swans by Melanie Dickerson Pdf

Where there is wealth and power, there’s always someone willing to do anything to take it. When Delia's father dies, her stepmother accuses her seven brothers of treasonous crimes. Seeking to free them from Richard II's grasp, Delia's only ally is Sir Geoffrey, the man who arrested them. Can she trust him? England, 1381: Delia’s idyllic life as daughter of an earl is shattered when her father dies and his wife accuses Delia’s seven brothers of treason and murder. The youngest is only ten years old, but this doesn’t stop the guards from hauling them off to the Tower of London. There they await a grim fate, as child-king Richard II is executing anyone who poses a threat to his throne. Delia is their only hope for pardon and freedom. Sir Geoffrey did not expect his first assignment as captain of the guard to be the arrest of boys so young. He dutifully imprisons the brothers, but he can’t ignore the feeling, rooted in personal experience, that injustice and treachery are at work. Determined to rescue her brothers, Delia secures a position as a seamstress for the queen. Her quest is all but impossible as the executions continue. Sir Geoffrey offers to be her ally, but should she trust him in a court where everyone has an agenda? From New York Times bestselling author Melanie Dickerson comes a tender retelling of “The Wild Swans,” where the virtues of loyalty and love face a harrowing showdown with power and fear. The first installment in a brand-new series set in England: The Dericott Tales Book 1: Court of Swans Book 2: Castle of Refuge Book 3: Veil of Winter Full-length clean fairy-tale reimagining Includes discussion questions for book clubs

Author : Roy Liebman
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2010-08-19
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780786446971

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Vitaphone Films by Roy Liebman Pdf

The headline of the Variety extra on October 27, 1926, proclaimed "Vitaphone1 Thrills L.A.!" Vitaphone, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. formed in association with Western Electric, was one of the major producers of talkies, even though its sound-on-disc technology barely lasted four years. The Vitaphone features and shorts that have survived intact, or that have been so carefully restored, preserve much of the show business history that might otherwise have been lost with the industry's fast-paced advances in movie making. This book is a catalogue of Vitaphone features and shorts. The first section lists the features and shorts by release number. The New York productions (1926-1940) are listed first, followed by the West Coast productions (1927-1970). For shorts, the following particulars, if known and if applicable, are given: title, alternate title(s), instrumental and vocal selections performed on screen, composer(s) and performers of instrumental and vocal selections, release date and synopsis of the film, names of major cast members and directors, set information if two or fewer sets were used, and the amount paid to early performers. For features, entries list release dates, genre, and major cast members. The section on performers includes only those who appeared in shorts, listing dates and places of birth when known.

Author : Barbara Miller
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2002-04-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780743412308

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The Pretender by Barbara Miller Pdf

Juliet Sinclair vows to stop her ruthless, murdering cousin, Redmond, from stealing any inheritance that rightfully goes to her family. In Captain Draco Melling, she sees the perfect husband for her sister, Ariel--a man whose rough charms can keep Redmond at bay. Even as Juliet softens Draco's coarse edges, she finds herself becoming drawn to him. Now she has two adversaries--Redmond and her own heart.

Author : Robert W. Service
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4066339524736

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The pretender by Robert W. Service Pdf

"The pretender" by Robert W. Service. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 692 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : Drama
ISBN : PRNC:32101075672608

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Poet Lore by Anonim Pdf

Author : Holme Lee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1871
Category : Electronic
ISBN : CORNELL:31924065000618

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The Beautiful Miss Barrington by Holme Lee Pdf

Author : Alan Gold
Publisher : Skyhorse
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-07-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781631580581

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The Pretender's Lady by Alan Gold Pdf

From the author of The Last Testament comes the true love of Bonnie Prince Charlie, her adventures in America and her lasting legacy. In the page-turning popular genre trail-blazed by Antonia Fraser and Phillippa Gregory, The Pretender’s Lady, Alan Gold’s meticulously researched novel, accurately opens history’s pages on a peerless woman who helped change the course of history and whose legend lives on in Scotland today—Flora MacDonald. She was the most famous Scotswoman of her day, single handedly saving Bonnie Prince Charlie. This is her fictionalized life story—her relations with the Prince, her flight to America, Ben Franklin’s influence, and her return to Britain to lobby for peace But what’s hidden from history, revealed now for the first time in Gold’s dazzling new work of fiction, is the result of Flora’s and Charlie’s love: a beautiful and talented boy raised on an American farm. But only she knows his true heritage and his claim to the world’s greatest throne. And only the genius of Ben Franklin understands how to use this naïve boy to change the history of America. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade, Yucca, and Good Books imprints, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in fiction—novels, novellas, political and medical thrillers, comedy, satire, historical fiction, romance, erotic and love stories, mystery, classic literature, folklore and mythology, literary classics including Shakespeare, Dumas, Wilde, Cather, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Author : JoAnn Ross
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011-07-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781459271074

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Shayne: The Pretender by JoAnn Ross Pdf

NEW ORLEANS KNIGHTS Shayne O'Malley: Undercover operative. Handsome as sin, he plays the part of a jet-setting playboy, perfectly willing to use seduction to finish his assignment. No woman had ever been his match until… Suspected thief Bliss Fortune turned his world upside down. Shayne's superiors were convinced Bliss was part of an international jewel-smuggling ring, but cynical, world-weary Shayne is suddenly having other ideas. He's beginning to wonder if the trusting, beautiful, passionate woman might be innocent. But that meant someone was setting her up…. NEW ORLEANS KNIGHTS: Three brothers, three unforgettable heroes

Author : Louise Clark
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0843945141

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Pretender's Games by Louise Clark Pdf

From the author of "Lover's Knot" and "Dangerous Desires" comes the story of a pardoned Jacobite rebel who falls in love with a beautiful and charming woman, who is also one of his enemies, a loyal supporter of the English King's army.