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Foxglove Manor: A Novel (Complete)

by Robert Williams Buchanan ...

It was a hot, shimmering July afternoon, and it was much pleasanter to sit out of doors on a tombstone, listening to the vicars voice as it came though the dark lancets like a sound of running water. Half a mile or so away, nestled in trees, was the village of Omberley, with its glimpses of white walls and tiled or slated roofs. Then there were soft, hazy stretches of pasture, with idyllic ... Read more

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It was a hot, shimmering July afternoon, and it was much pleasanter to sit out of doors on a tombstone, listening to the vicars voice as it came though the dark lancets like a sound of running water. Half a mile or so away, nestled in trees, was the village of Omberley, with its glimpses of white walls and tiled or slated roofs. Then there were soft, hazy stretches of pasture, with idyllic
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The Greatest Historical Romance Novels of All Time

A Sweeping Anthology of Courtship, Intrigue, Gothic Passion, and Social Change

by Jane Austen, Guy de Maupassant, Sabine Baring-Gould, Eliza Haywood, Maria Edgeworth, Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, Fanny Burney, Mary Wollstonecraft, Mrs. Olifant, William Makepeace Thackeray, Samuel Richardson, Henry Fielding, Alexandre Dumas, Henry James, Leo Tolstoy, Edith Wharton, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, Anne Brontë, Thomas Hardy, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Grace Livingston Hill, Catharine Trotter Cockburn, Fanny Fern, Lady Charlotte Bury, D. K. Broster, Mary Angela Dickens, Robert Williams Buchanan, Georg Ebers, Philip Meadows Taylor, Gilbert Parker, Anthony Trollope, F. Scott Fitzgerald, María Ruiz de Burton, Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, Mary Hays, Louis Hémon, Madame de La Fayette, Lady Sydney Morgan, A. E. W. Mason, Georgette Heyer ...

Spanning the eighteenth century to the modern era, *The Greatest Historical Romance Novels of All Time* maps the enduring dialogue between private desire and public history. Its selections range from epistolary seduction narratives, Gothic inheritances, and domestic comedies of manners to adventure romances, realist social chronicles, and transatlantic tales of conquest and displacement. Courtly ... Read more

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Spanning the eighteenth century to the modern era, *The Greatest Historical Romance Novels of All Time* maps the enduring dialogue between private desire and public history. Its selections range from epistolary seduction narratives, Gothic inheritances, and domestic comedies of manners to adventure romances, realist social chronicles, and transatlantic tales of conquest and displacement. Courtly
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The Greatest Historical Romances of All Time

70 Books Collection

by Georgette Heyer, W. Somerset Maugham, Jane Austen, Guy de Maupassant, Sabine Baring-Gould, Eliza Haywood, Maria Edgeworth, Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, Fanny Burney, Mary Wollstonecraft, Mrs. Olifant, William Makepeace Thackeray, Samuel Richardson, Henry Fielding, Alexandre Dumas, Henry James, Leo Tolstoy, Edith Wharton, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, Anne Brontë, Thomas Hardy, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Grace Livingston Hill, Catharine Trotter Cockburn, Fanny Fern, Lady Charlotte Bury, D. K. Broster, Mary Angela Dickens, Robert Williams Buchanan, Georg Ebers, Philip Meadows Taylor, Gilbert Parker, Anthony Trollope, F. Scott Fitzgerald, María Ruiz de Burton, Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, Mary Hays, Louis Hémon, Madame de La Fayette, Lady Sydney Morgan, A. E. W. Mason ...

Encapsulating the essence of love, conflict, and societal norms through the ages, 'The Greatest Historical Romances of All Time' is a profound anthology that showcases a diverse array of narratives and stylistic approaches spanning several centuries. This collection brings together seminal works that have shaped the romantic genre, blending historicity with tales of affection and human condition. ... Read more

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Encapsulating the essence of love, conflict, and societal norms through the ages, 'The Greatest Historical Romances of All Time' is a profound anthology that showcases a diverse array of narratives and stylistic approaches spanning several centuries. This collection brings together seminal works that have shaped the romantic genre, blending historicity with tales of affection and human condition.
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70 Greatest Love Stories in Fiction (Historical Novels Edition)

Classic Historical Romances of Courtship, Intrigue, Passion, and Social Destiny

by Georgette Heyer, W. Somerset Maugham, Jane Austen, Guy de Maupassant, Sabine Baring-Gould, Eliza Haywood, Maria Edgeworth, Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, Fanny Burney, Mary Wollstonecraft, Mrs. Olifant, William Makepeace Thackeray, Samuel Richardson, Henry Fielding, Alexandre Dumas, Henry James, Leo Tolstoy, Edith Wharton, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, Anne Brontë, Thomas Hardy, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Grace Livingston Hill, Catharine Trotter Cockburn, Fanny Fern, Lady Charlotte Bury, D. K. Broster, Mary Angela Dickens, Robert Williams Buchanan, Georg Ebers, Philip Meadows Taylor, Gilbert Parker, Anthony Trollope, F. Scott Fitzgerald, María Ruiz de Burton, Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, Mary Hays, Louis Hémon, Madame de La Fayette, Lady Sydney Morgan, A. E. W. Mason ...

70 Greatest Love Stories in Fiction (Historical Novels Edition) surveys love as a force shaped by inheritance, class, war, empire, religion, and social convention. Moving among courtship comedy, epistolary intrigue, Gothic intensity, realist social observation, sentimental romance, and historical adventure, the volume places canonical novels beside popular and transnational traditions. Its ... Read more

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70 Greatest Love Stories in Fiction (Historical Novels Edition) surveys love as a force shaped by inheritance, class, war, empire, religion, and social convention. Moving among courtship comedy, epistolary intrigue, Gothic intensity, realist social observation, sentimental romance, and historical adventure, the volume places canonical novels beside popular and transnational traditions. Its
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Foxglove Manor: A Novel, Volume 1 (of 3)

by Robert Williams Buchanan ...

Volume 1 introduces the reader to Foxglove Manor, a sprawling estate with a dark history. The narrative begins with the arrival of the protagonist, a young and handsome man named Ralph Waring, who is drawn to the manor by a peculiar inheritance. His curiosity is piqued by the manor's mysterious past and the strange behavior of its current occupants.The manor is inhabited by Lady Isabella, a ... Read more

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Volume 1 introduces the reader to Foxglove Manor, a sprawling estate with a dark history. The narrative begins with the arrival of the protagonist, a young and handsome man named Ralph Waring, who is drawn to the manor by a peculiar inheritance. His curiosity is piqued by the manor's mysterious past and the strange behavior of its current occupants.The manor is inhabited by Lady Isabella, a
... Read more
Matt: A Story of A Caravan

by Robert Williams Buchanan ...

The story follows Matt, a young man who is part of a group of traveling performers and traders who live a nomadic life, moving from town to town in a caravan. The caravan lifestyle is depicted in vivid detail, highlighting the freedom and challenges that come with it. Matt's life is one of constant movement, performing for small audiences, selling goods, and navigating the complexities of life on ... Read more

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The story follows Matt, a young man who is part of a group of traveling performers and traders who live a nomadic life, moving from town to town in a caravan. The caravan lifestyle is depicted in vivid detail, highlighting the freedom and challenges that come with it. Matt's life is one of constant movement, performing for small audiences, selling goods, and navigating the complexities of life on
... Read more
Lady Kilpatrick

by Robert Williams Buchanan ...

The novel is set in the rural landscapes of Scotland, where Lady Kilpatrick, the central character, is introduced as a woman of noble birth but troubled circumstances. She is married to Sir John Kilpatrick, a man of wealth and status, but their marriage is far from idyllic. The relationship between Lady Kilpatrick and her husband is strained, marked by a lack of mutual understanding and emotional ... Read more

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The novel is set in the rural landscapes of Scotland, where Lady Kilpatrick, the central character, is introduced as a woman of noble birth but troubled circumstances. She is married to Sir John Kilpatrick, a man of wealth and status, but their marriage is far from idyllic. The relationship between Lady Kilpatrick and her husband is strained, marked by a lack of mutual understanding and emotional
... Read more
Saint Abe and His Seven Wives

by Robert Williams Buchanan ...

Saint Abe and His Seven Wives is a satirical take on the life of a fictional Mormon leader named Saint Abe, who practices polygamy and has seven wives. The poem is set in the context of the American West during the 19th century, a time when the practice of polygamy was associated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), commonly known as the Mormons.The narrative ... Read more

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Saint Abe and His Seven Wives is a satirical take on the life of a fictional Mormon leader named Saint Abe, who practices polygamy and has seven wives. The poem is set in the context of the American West during the 19th century, a time when the practice of polygamy was associated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), commonly known as the Mormons.The narrative
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Saint Abe and His Seven Wives: A Tale of Salt Lake City With A Bibliographical Note

by Robert Williams Buchanan ...

There was a time, and no mistake, When thet same ranche down in the brake Was pleasanter a heap to me Than any sight on land or sea. The hosses knew it like their master, Smelt it miles orf, and spank'd the faster! Ay, bent to reach thet very spot, Flew till they halted steaming hot Sharp opposite the door, among The chicks and children old and young; And down I'd jump, and all the go Was 'Fortune ... Read more

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There was a time, and no mistake, When thet same ranche down in the brake Was pleasanter a heap to me Than any sight on land or sea. The hosses knew it like their master, Smelt it miles orf, and spank'd the faster! Ay, bent to reach thet very spot, Flew till they halted steaming hot Sharp opposite the door, among The chicks and children old and young; And down I'd jump, and all the go Was 'Fortune
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Foxglove Manor: A Novel, Volume 2 (of 3)

by Robert Williams Buchanan ...

The second volume delves deeper into the mysteries surrounding Foxglove Manor. Ralph Waring, the protagonist, becomes increasingly entangled in the manor’s secrets and the lives of its inhabitants. He uncovers more about Lady Isabella’s troubled past and the enigmatic Seraphina, whose secrets are slowly revealed.As Ralph investigates, he encounters more bizarre and unsettling events within the ... Read more

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The second volume delves deeper into the mysteries surrounding Foxglove Manor. Ralph Waring, the protagonist, becomes increasingly entangled in the manor’s secrets and the lives of its inhabitants. He uncovers more about Lady Isabella’s troubled past and the enigmatic Seraphina, whose secrets are slowly revealed.As Ralph investigates, he encounters more bizarre and unsettling events within the
... Read more
Foxglove Manor: A Novel, Volume 3 (of 3)

by Robert Williams Buchanan ...

As Ralph Waring delves into the final revelations about Foxglove Manor, the tension and drama come to a head. The mysteries of Lady Isabella's past, Seraphina's secrets, and the manor’s dark history are brought to light. Ralph confronts the truth behind the estate's haunted reputation and the various hidden agendas of the characters involved.The resolution of the romantic and suspenseful threads ... Read more

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As Ralph Waring delves into the final revelations about Foxglove Manor, the tension and drama come to a head. The mysteries of Lady Isabella's past, Seraphina's secrets, and the manor’s dark history are brought to light. Ralph confronts the truth behind the estate's haunted reputation and the various hidden agendas of the characters involved.The resolution of the romantic and suspenseful threads
... Read more
The New Abelard (Vol. 1-3) (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. Complete Edition

by Robert Williams Buchanan, Romy Jasperwell ...

The New Abelard (Vol. 1-3) is a searching Victorian "triple-decker" novel of belief, desire, and moral experiment, framed by the evocative medieval memory of Abelard and Heloise. Buchanan uses the conventions of intellectual romance—courtship plot, religious debate, social scandal, and inward crisis—to examine the collision between Christian idealism and human passion. Its prose is earnest, ... Read more

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The New Abelard (Vol. 1-3) is a searching Victorian "triple-decker" novel of belief, desire, and moral experiment, framed by the evocative medieval memory of Abelard and Heloise. Buchanan uses the conventions of intellectual romance—courtship plot, religious debate, social scandal, and inward crisis—to examine the collision between Christian idealism and human passion. Its prose is earnest,
... Read more

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Foxglove Manor: A Novel (Complete)

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The Greatest Historical Romances of All Time

70 Greatest Love Stories in Fiction (Historical Novels Edition)

Foxglove Manor: A Novel, Volume 1 (of 3)

Matt: A Story of A Caravan

Lady Kilpatrick

Saint Abe and His Seven Wives

Saint Abe and His Seven Wives: A Tale of Salt Lake City With A Bibliographical Note

Foxglove Manor: A Novel, Volume 2 (of 3)

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