Miss Marjoribanks follows the exploits of its heroine, Lucilla Marjoribanks, as she schemes to improve the social life of the provincial English town of Carlingford. Lucilla is independent, wise and resourceful. She decides that at this point in life she is not interested in suitors but becomes a matchmaker for others. She is not naive and has both insight, tactical skills and social influence to make her plans come to life.

Phoebe, Junior: A Last Chronicle of Carlingford follows the exploits of its heroine, Phoebe Beecham, as she learns the true history of her family history. She has been raised to have the manners of a lady. When she goes on a long visit to her shop-keeper grandparents in Carlingford she expects she must adjust to their lower station in life. However, Phoebe finds herself in a higher social circle… This novel, full of funny social commentary and well-written characters, is set roughly in the...

The 'Historical Romances 'Äì Boxed Set' showcases an enthralling tapestry of narratives, intricately weaving the elements of romance and history with unparalleled mastery. Encompassing a sweeping array of literary styles, this collection reflects the elegance of the Regency era, the depth of Victorian sensibilities, and the complexity of pre-modern and modern explorations of love and society. Each story, whether a passionate entanglement or a socially charged discourse, stands out through ...

In 'Miss Marjoribanks,' Mrs. Oliphant weaves a detailed narrative set in the Victorian era, encapsulating the complexities of social dynamics and gender roles through the lens of its spirited protagonist, Lucilla Marjoribanks. With a rich and engaging literary style, Oliphant employs keen psychological insight and social commentary, exploring themes of individuality versus societal expectation. The novel intricately depicts Lucilla's ambition to orchestrate social life in her village of Ca...

In 'The Greatest Historical Novels of All Time,' readers are invited into a world where the past is brought vividly to life through masterful storytelling and rich, evocative prose. The anthology offers a sweeping panorama of historical narratives, weaving together tales of love, war, class struggle, and societal change. Each story is carefully selected to represent the pinnacle of historical fiction, transcending time and place to deliver poignant reflections on human nature. This collect...

E-artnow presents to you this meticulously edited collection of the greatest Regency Romance novels. A book set of the most glamourous and thrilling stories of all time, ranging in content from love, sensuality and marriage to conflict, conspiracies, and wit. This edition includes: Love in Excess (Eliza Haywood) War and Peace (Leo Tolstoy) Pride and Prejudice (Jane Austen) Sense and Sensibility (Jane Austen) Mansfield Park (Jane Austen) Emma (Jane Austen) Persuasion (Jane Austen) Evelina (...

The rule breakers, the cunning and ambition ones, the ruthless and resourceful ones, the femmes fatales and the self-reliant ones – all, rebels of their time. This collection is dedicated to the "bad girls" of literature, to women who dared to selfishly wish for power, fulfillment or wealth. Content: Cousin Betty (Honoré de Balzac) Vanity Fair (William Makepeace Thackeray) Memoirs of Fanny Hill (John Cleland) Dangerous Liaisons (Pierre Choderlos de Laclos) Medea (Euripides) Wuthering Heigh...

The anthology 'The Greatest Historical Novels of All Time' presents an expansive array of narratives that collectively explore the depths of human experience through the lens of historical fiction. With contributions from a stellar cast of writers, including giants such as Leo Tolstoy and F. Scott Fitzgerald, the collection spans continents and centuries, intricately weaving the personal with the historical in a range of literary styles. From the refined societal observations of Jane Auste...

In the "Historical Romances – Boxed Set," a tapestry of eras, cultures, and passions unfolds across time, crafted by some of the finest literary minds. This anthology compiles a diverse selection of tales that explore human relationships within the framework of historical contexts, spanning from the charming refinement of Jane Austen's society to the moral complexities of Tolstoy's Russia. From the restrained romances depicted by the Brontë sisters' Gothic imagination to the meticulous rea...

Domestic and Provincial Social Climbing Satire – 5 Classic Society Satire Novels' brings together an illustrious collection of 19th and early 20th-century works that masterfully lampoon the intricacies of social stratification and aspiration. The anthology traverses a spectrum of literary styles, from the biting wit and irony of early Victorian prose to the more nuanced, yet equally piercing commentaries of the Edwardian era. Each novel serves as a mirror, reflecting the absurdities and pr...

e-artnow presents to you the collection of the greatest historical novels, the romance stories in the time of Ancient Egypt, Medieval Castles, Renaissance Cities, Regency Social Circles and Parisian Belle Époque: Uarda: A Romance of Ancient Egypt (Georg Ebers) The New Abelard: Love in the Times of Cathedrals (Robert Williams Buchanan) Hildebrand: The Days of Queen Elizabeth (Anonymous) Love-at-Arms (Rafael Sabatini) The Cloister and the Hearth (Charles Reade) The Princess of Cleves (Madame...

e-artnow presents to you the collection of carefully selected historical romance novels which will transport you to the time of Ancient Egypt, Medieval Castles, Renaissance Cities, Regency Social Circles and Parisian Belle Époque: Uarda: A Romance of Ancient Egypt (Georg Ebers) The New Abelard: Love in the Times of Cathedrals (Robert Williams Buchanan) Hildebrand: The Days of Queen Elizabeth (Anonymous) Love-at-Arms (Rafael Sabatini) The Cloister and the Hearth (Charles Reade) The Princess...