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Well-bred orphan Cristabel Swann tolerates her thankless teaching job -- until her uncle dies unexpectedly. Arriving in London to claim her inheritance, Cristabel encounters something else entirely -- a loutish naval captain who won all of the old man's property in an evening's gambling, leaving his niece nothing but debt To his credit, Captain Chase recognizes her desperation and offers her a position as landlady of a ""boarding house"" in Kensington. Cristabel is happy with her new situation and with the female tenants of the house. They are exceedingly well dressed for working-class girls...

Originally published in separate anthologies, and out-of-print for many years, these three novellas by legendary Regency romance author Barbara Metzger are in one volume for the first time ever AUTUMN GLORY Headstrong and ungovernable, Irmagard was determined to save her sisters from the altar. With the unexpected help of a certain Lord Wingate, she conspired to thwart here parents' scheming - in a most disruptive manner. THE MANAGEMENT REQUESTS London's luxurious Grand Hotel is the perfect setting for romantic rendezvous, glistering celebrations - and Cupid's good works. In this story, a...

Give the gift of love this holiday season with five romantic, magical Christmas stories-and feel as if you've just been kissed beneath the mistletoe. Originally published in separate anthologies, and out of print for many years, these Christmas-themed novellas by legendary Regency romance author Barbara Metzger are in one volume for the first time ever The spirits of a knight and his lady must help their descendant find a bride in order to break The Christmas Curse. A lord without a fortune becomes an unwilling guardian to an orphaned girl when he provides A Home for Hannah. A...

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with a little Regency romance Originally published in separate anthologies, and out-of-print for many years, these Christmas-themed novellas by legendary Regency romance author Barbara Metzger are in one volume for the first time ever This collection includes the following stories: Greetings of the Season The Proof Is in the Pudding Three Good Deeds Christmas Wish List Little Miracles

Originally published in separate anthologies, and out-of-print for many years, these three novellas by legendary Regency romance author Barbara Metzger are in one volume for the first time ever This collection includes the following stories: "Autumn Glory" "The Management Requests" "A Match Made in Heaven - Or Hell"

Give the gift of love this holiday season with five romantic, magical Christmas stories-and feel as if you've just been kissed beneath the mistletoe. Originally published in separate anthologies, and out of print for many years, these Christmas-themed novellas by legendary Regency romance author Barbara Metzger are in one volume for the first time ever The spirits of a knight and his lady must help their descendant find a bride in order to break The Christmas Curse. A lord without a fortune becomes an unwilling guardian to an orphaned girl when he provides A Home for Hannah. A...

Well-bred orphan Cristabel Swann tolerates her thankless teaching job -- until her uncle dies unexpectedly. Arriving in London to claim her inheritance, Cristabel encounters something else entirely -- a loutish naval captain who won all of the old man's property in an evening's gambling, leaving his niece nothing but debt To his credit, Captain Chase recognizes her desperation and offers her a position as landlady of a "boarding house" in Kensington. Cristabel is happy with her new situation and with the female tenants of the house. They are exceedingly well dressed for working-class girls...

Annalise Avery would rather run away than marry the despicable man her stepfather has chosen for her. All he wants is her fortune anyway. Escaping with two servants, Annalise takes employment at Lord Gardiner's town house, disguised as a housekeeper. No one suspects that the new housekeeper for his wild lordship's London pied-a-terre is a diamond of the first water and a famous horsewoman. But as Annalise becomes familiar with Gardiner's tomcatting, she vows to thwart the despicable man and his lascivious ways. Sleeping powders in the wine and fleas in the bed do just the trick In the...

20pt Large Print Edition Give the gift of love this holiday season with five romantic, magical Christmas stories-and feel as if you've just been kissed beneath the mistletoe. Originally published in separate anthologies, and out of print for many years, these Christmas-themed novellas by legendary Regency romance author Barbara Metzger are in one volume for the first time ever The spirits of a knight and his lady must help their descendant find a bride in order to break The Christmas Curse. A lord without a fortune becomes an unwilling guardian to an orphaned girl when he provides A Home...