The Silk Merchant's Daughter

The Silk Merchant's Daughter PDF Author: Dinah Jefferies
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241975905
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385

Book Description
THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE TEA PLANTER'S WIFE Discover a stunning novel is a gripping, unforgettable tale of a woman torn between two worlds... 1952, French Indochina. Since her mother's death, eighteen-year-old half-French, half-Vietnamese Nicole has been living in the shadow of her beautiful older sister, Sylvie. When Sylvie is handed control of the family silk business, Nicole is given an abandoned silk shop in the Vietnamese quarter of Hanoi. But the area is teeming with militant rebels who want to end French rule, by any means possible. For the first time, Nicole is awakened to the corruption of colonial rule - and her own family's involvement shocks her to the core... Tran, a notorious Vietnamese insurgent, seems to offer the perfect escape from her troubles, while Mark, a charming American trader, is the man she's always dreamed of. But who can she trust in this world where no one is what they seem? The Silk Merchant's Daughter is a captivating tale of dark secrets, sisterly rivalry and love against the odds, enchantingly set in colonial era Vietnam.

Lucianna

Lucianna PDF Author: Bertrice Small
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0451413776
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370

Book Description
From the New York Times bestselling author of the Border Chronicles comes a novel of Florentine historical romance—the continuing saga of The Silk Merchant’s Daughters... After her sisters become the scandals of Florence, Lucianna Pietro d’Angelo finds that the only wealthy man who’ll have her for his wife is an aging bookseller whom Lucianna comforts in his final years. When he passes away, she inherits his shop—and a sizable fortune affording Lucianna comfort in widowhood. Then Robert Minton, Earl of Lisle, visits her bookshop. The Englishman is not only dashing and handsome, he’s a trusted courtier of Henry VII. Lucianna’s parents cannot deny the spark of attraction between their daughter and the earl, so they scheme to send her to London. There, Lucianna steps out of the shadow of her quiet Florentine life, pursuing a love she never dreamed possible—one unfolding in the court of the new Tudor king.

Bianca

Bianca PDF Author: Bertrice Small
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0451414772
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 450

Book Description
First in a gorgeous new historical romance series from the "New York Times"-bestselling author set in the upscale Florentine society. How can two lovers from two cultures find happiness in a world determined to tear them apart?

Serena

Serena PDF Author: Bertrice Small
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780698137257
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
More information to be announced soon on this forthcoming title from Penguin USA

Francesca

Francesca PDF Author: Bertrice Small
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0451413768
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 450

Book Description
Giovanni Pietro d'Angelos selected his oldest daughter's husband, and the marriage proved to be a disaster. He offers to give his next oldest daughter, Francesca, more latitude in choosing a husband than her sister had. But the arrogant beauty has no desire to marry, and she drives every potential suitor away. The Duke of Terreno Boscoso seeks a wife for his heir, Rafaello, and invites Francesca, along with several other possible brides, to come meet him. Francesca's parents think it's a good match, but she refuses to consider it until her father makes her a promise: If he does not suit, you may return. She is therefore shocked when, not long after they meet, Rafaello chooses her as his bride and her parents agree to his proposal, without her consent. Furious and feeling betrayed, Francesca flees into the woods and takes shelter at an inn. There, she earns her keep as a servant and meets an unlikely suitor who steals her heart. But the future remains uncertain for the runaway bride, who is still promised to another.

The Merchant's Daughter

The Merchant's Daughter PDF Author: Melanie Dickerson
Publisher: Zonderkidz
ISBN: 0310727626
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 344

Book Description
An unthinkable danger. An unexpected choice. Annabel, once the daughter of a wealthy merchant, is trapped in indentured servitude to Lord Ranulf, a recluse who is rumored to be both terrifying and beastly. Her circumstances are made even worse by the proximity of Lord Ranulf’s bailiff—a revolting man who has made unwelcome advances on Annabel in the past. Believing that life in a nunnery is the best way to escape the escalation of the bailiff’s vile behavior and to preserve the faith that sustains her, Annabel is surprised to discover a sense of security and joy in her encounters with Lord Ranulf. As Annabel struggles to confront her feelings, she is involved in a situation that could place Ranulf in grave danger. Ranulf’s future, and possibly his heart, may rest in her hands, and Annabel must decide whether to follow the plans she has cherished or the calling God has placed on her heart.

The Wine Lover's Daughter

The Wine Lover's Daughter PDF Author: Anne Fadiman
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 0374711763
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 272

Book Description
In The Wine Lover’s Daughter, Anne Fadiman examines—with all her characteristic wit and feeling—her relationship with her father, Clifton Fadiman, a renowned literary critic, editor, and radio host whose greatest love was wine. An appreciation of wine—along with a plummy upper-crust accent, expensive suits, and an encyclopedic knowledge of Western literature—was an essential element of Clifton Fadiman’s escape from lower-middle-class Brooklyn to swanky Manhattan. But wine was not just a class-vaulting accessory; it was an object of ardent desire. The Wine Lover’s Daughter traces the arc of a man’s infatuation from the glass of cheap Graves he drank in Paris in 1927; through the Château Lafite-Rothschild 1904 he drank to celebrate his eightieth birthday, when he and the bottle were exactly the same age; to the wines that sustained him in his last years, when he was blind but still buoyed, as always, by hedonism. Wine is the spine of this touching memoir; the life and character of Fadiman’s father, along with her relationship with him and her own less ardent relationship with wine, are the flesh. The Wine Lover’s Daughter is a poignant exploration of love, ambition, class, family, and the pleasures of the palate by one of our finest essayists.

The Silk Merchant's Daughter

The Silk Merchant's Daughter PDF Author: StoryBuddiesPlay
Publisher: StoryBuddiesPlay
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 95

Book Description
Dive into the thrilling world of the Silk Road with Aanya, a young woman yearning for adventure beyond the confines of her merchant father's shop. When she discovers a hidden crimson silk, it unlocks a secret society dedicated to fostering cultural exchange and safeguarding ancient knowledge. Aanya embarks on a life-altering journey, transforming from a sheltered girl into a resourceful spy codenamed Ali. Disguised as a skilled jeweler, Aanya infiltrates bustling marketplaces and navigates treacherous desert landscapes. She faces cunning merchants, unravels cryptic messages, and utilizes her knowledge of textiles and cultures to broker delicate deals and resolve conflicts. But a sinister plot threatens the delicate balance of the Silk Road. A band of outsiders is manipulating the jade market, driving a wedge between established merchants and jeopardizing the stability of this ancient trade route. Aided by the enigmatic Darius, a fellow member of the secret society, Aanya must expose the outsiders' fraudulent scheme before it's too late. Will she be able to gather enough evidence, outsmart the cunning Marko, and protect the legacy of the Silk Road? Join Aanya on a heart-pounding adventure filled with intrigue, cultural encounters, and the breathtaking beauty of the Silk Road. This captivating story is perfect for readers who enjoy historical fiction, mysteries set in exotic locations, and tales of brave young women defying expectations.

The Space Merchants

The Space Merchants PDF Author: Wendie Nordgren
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781519355621
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 724

Book Description
Teagan Green dreams of escaping the drudgery of Earth and traversing the stars. Will her dreams come true, or will events from her past destroy her?
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