NOTE: Gabaldon and historical mystery fans take note; this is a wonderful series and a good one to hold you over between "Outlander" books. I read all three books, one right after the last, in three days.THE SPIDER’S TOUCH (Hist. Mys-Gideon Fitzsimmons/Hester Kean-England-1715) – VGWynn, Patric...
In the turbulent reign of George I in England, Gideon Viscount St. Mars is accused of murdering his own father. Having no friends in the courts, he must escape to avoid being hanged. With the help of Hester Kean, the only person who believes in his innocence, he assumes the guise of highwayman "B...
It was not often that she either took the time to examine him, or had it, for Lord Westbury had the habit of residing in London, while she passed the year at his country seat. Just now, he was perusing the newspaper he favoured instead of obliging her with a game of whist; but as usual he had man...
She was greeted by the innkeeper with much consternation. “You may borrow my gig, Miss Cecily, and welcome you are to it, but I will not be having you drive up to your grandfather’s house with no female to companion you. I don’t know what the world’s coming to, but what I do know is your grandfat...
Mr. Rollo had informed Sir John that two of his friends had begged to be included in the scheme, and Sophie’s father had then suggested to Lady Corby that she stay at home. The young people would have more fun without her along, he had said. They would get to know each other better. And in reply ...
She hoped that, when the time came, she would not experience any qualms, for she'd been burdened with them of late. She knew she wanted Matthew for herself, and the only possible way to keep him was to bring him to live with her in her world. But the thought of tricking him had lost its appeal. S...
It was dated as having been written on the fifth of January l814, and it bore the seal of the College of Arms. To the Right Honourable the Earl of Linton My Lord, I deem it proper to acquaint you that an application has recently been made to the College by Mr. Augustus Payley, Esq., of Uckfield...
His little cheeks had taken on the soft, rosy color of a peach, and the fuzz upon his head had the silky texture of down. Cushioned, as he was, in a profusion of lace-edged pillows and snowy linens, and weighing only slightly more than ten pounds, he seemed rather small to be a marquess; but ever...