e-artnow presents to you the collection of the great love stories of the past, the best historical novels in one edition: 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 Making Of A Saint (W. Somerset Maugham) The Cloister and the Hearth (Charles Reade) The Princess of Cleves (Madame de La Fayette) The Forest Lovers (Maurice Hewl...

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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 groupings of cattle and sheep and trees. The fields of wheat and barley, turnips and potatoes, lay ou...

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. Each piece, while distinct, converges around common themes of desire, societal expectation, an...

Two hearts are brought together by a mysterious chart of love, and their lives are forever changed.

e-artnow presents to you the meticulously edited collection of the greatest historical romance novels: 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 Making Of A Saint (W. Somerset Maugham) The Cloister and the Hearth (Charles Reade) The Princess of Cleves (Madame de La Fayette) The Forest Lovers (Maurice Hewlett) Malcolm (Georg...

On a windy night in the month of May, the full moon was flashing from cloud to cloud, each so small that it began to melt instantaneously beneath her hurried breath; and, in the fulness of the troubled light that she was shedding, the bright tongues of the sea were creeping up closer and closer through the creeks of the surrounding land, till they quivered like quicksilver under the walls of Mossleigh Abbey, standing dark and lonely amongst the Fens. It was a night when, even in that solit...

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, boss!' and 'Welcome, Joe!' And Cissy with her shining face, Tho' she was missus of the place...

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 beautiful but troubled woman, and her enigmatic servant, Seraphina, who harbors her own secrets. As ...

Animal Analogues: Verses and Illustrations by Robert Williams Wood is a charming collection of poetry and illustrations that explores the humorous and symbolic similarities between animals and human behavior. Through light-hearted verses and whimsical drawings, Wood draws comparisons between various animal species and human qualities, using the creatures of the natural world as analogies for human traits, emotions, and social behaviors.The book is filled with clever, often amusing poems th...

Volume 3 wraps up the novel's complex narrative, delivering a resolution that aligns with the dramatic and romantic tones established throughout the story. Buchanan's evocative prose continues to capture the emotional intensity of the characters' experiences as the novel reaches its conclusion.Overall, "The New Abelard" in its entirety offers a rich and detailed exploration of romance and drama, concluding with a final volume that provides closure and reflection on the themes and conflicts...

"The New Abelard" is a romantic and dramatic novel that draws on historical and literary themes, inspired by the tragic love story of Abelard and Heloise from the 12th century. The novel is set in a contemporary (for its time) context, and the story revolves around a complex love affair.In Volume 1, readers are introduced to the central characters and the primary conflict of the story. The novel follows the experiences of the protagonist, a man who, like Abelard, finds himself entangled in...