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Sir Phillip knew that Eloise Bridgerton was a spinster, and so he'd proposed, figuring that she'd be homely and unassuming, and more than a little desperate for an offer of marriage. Except . . . she wasn't. The beautiful woman on his doorstep was anything but quiet, and when she stopped talking long enough to close her mouth, all he wanted to do was kiss her . . . and more. Did he think she was mad? Eloise Bridgerton couldn't marry a man she had...

"This collection of 125 letters offers a never-before-seen glimpse of the events and people of history--the brightest and the best, the most notorious, and the endearingly everyday. Letters are not ordered chronologically or thematically, but are artfully arranged for a discovery-rich reading experience. Each entry includes a transcript of the letter; a short contextual introduction; and, in 100 cases, a facsimile of the letter itself"--

A New York Times Bestseller Jason Fitger is a beleaguered professor of creative writing and literature at Payne University, a small, undistinguished Midwest liberal arts college. His department is facing draconian cuts. His once-promising writing career is in the doldrums, as is his romantic life. In short, his is a tale of woe, told here in a series of letters of recommendation that Fitger is endlessly called upon to produce, each of which is a small...

Written in history celebrates the great letters of world history, creative culture and personal life. Acclaimed historian Simon Sebag Montefiore selects over one hundred letters from ancient times to the twenty-first century: some are noble and inspiring, some despicable and unsettling; some are exquisite works of literature, others brutal, coarse and frankly outrageous; many are erotic, others heartbreaking. The writers vary from Elizabeth I, Rameses...

""In this collection of interviews and letters spanning three decades, poet Gary Snyder talks with South African writer and scholar Julia Martin. Over this period many things changed--globally, locally, and in their personal lives--and these changing conditions provide the backstory for a long conversation and a lasting friendship"--Provided by publisher"--

'I'll just go on loving you in my deepest heart as I have done this very long time already.' Loretta Young Love is the most celebrated of human experiences - yet it can also be the most devastating. This is a collection of passionate, deeply personal letters revealing the painful underside of love. Witness Winston Churchill 'growl with anger to be treated with benevolent indifference', and Edith Piaf reel in the throes of a 'terrible' passion. Through...

In ancient Rome, Seneca the Younger rose to power as a politician and statesman during the middle of his life. After being exiled by Emperor Caligula, he was finally welcomed back to Rome as Nero's minister. He gained significant wealth, though Seneca often despised his own standing because of his personal philosophy. At the end of his life, Seneca wrote a number of letters to the Roman governor of Sicily. From this collection of letters comes "Letters...

When The Postables discover an antique vase with a letter inside, they trace the package to three little girls who attempted to sell the vase eighteen years ago in order to save their family farm. While the vase was an heirloom from many generations ago, the origin is suspicious. With the farm again facing financial hardship, The Postables must choose between doing what's legal and what's moral.

"In this ... debut novel inspired by true stories, three women's lives are bound together by a long-lost letter, a mother's love, and a secret network of people fighting for the right to choose"--

Simple text follows the path of a wayward note as each animal, Turtle, Duck, Spider, and many more, find it and use it for their own purposes.