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Miss Julie

by August Strindberg, William-Alan Landes

As all the great dramatists since the Greek tragedians have known, class and gender roles continue to remain the two fundamental determinants of the social fabric of any culture - even one, like our own, in which the boundaries of those identities have become fluid, situational, and transitory. David French's adaptation of August Strindberg's disturbing and enduring drama of the transgressive affair between the... (more)

Much Ado About Nothing (Shakespeare, William, Works.)

Much Ado About Nothing (Shakespeare, William, Works.)

by David Bevington, Louva Elizabeth Irvine, Roma Gill, A. R. Humphreys, A. L. Rowse, William Shakespeare, Barbara A. Mowat, Paul Werstine, Peter Holland, R. A. Foakes

This new edition of Much Ado About Nothing is part of the established Cambridge School Shakespeare series and has been substantially updated with new and revised activities throughout. Remaining faithful to the series' active approach it treats the play as a script to be acted, explored and enjoyed. As well as the complete script of Much Ado About Nothing, you will find a variety of classroom-tested activities,... (more)

The Taming of the Shrew

by William Shakespeare

Folger Shakespeare Library The world's leading center for Shakespeare studies Each edition includes: • Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play • Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play • Scene-by-scene plot summaries • A key to famous lines and phrases • An introduction to reading Shakespeare's language • An essay by an... (more)

An Unwilling Bride (Zebra Historical Romance)

An Unwilling Bride (Zebra Historical Romance)

by Jo Beverley

A marriage of convenience to a wealthy aristocrat turns into a battle of wills for a feisty young woman who must keep her wits about her to keep from falling in love. Original.

Secrets of a Summer Night (Wallflower Quartet)

Wallflowers: Book 1

Secrets of a Summer Night (Wallflower Quartet)

by Lisa Kleypas

Four young ladies enter London society with one common goal: they must use their feminine wit and wiles to find a husband.So a daring husband-hunting scheme is born. Annabelle Peyton, determined to save her family from disaster, decides to use her beauty and wit to tempt a suitable nobleman into making an offer of marriage. But Annabelle's most intriguing -- and persistent -- admirer, wealthy, powerful Simon... (more)

Ask For It

by Sylvia Day

England, 1770. Beneath the silk and lace of London society lies a secret, elite organization of spies. Protecting the Crown from its enemies is hazardous, but for Marcus Ashford, protecting his heart from an unyielding passion is the far greater peril… A MATTER OF DANGEROUS INTRIGUE…As an agent to the Crown, Marcus Ashford, the Earl of Westfield, has fought numerous sword fights, been shot... (more)

Slightly Dangerous

by Mary Balogh

All of London is abuzz over the imminent arrival of Wulfric Bedwyn, the reclusive, cold-as-ice Duke of Bewcastle, at the most glittering social event of the season. Some whisper of a tragic love affair. Others say he is so aloof and passionless that not even the greatest beauty could capture his attention. But on this dazzling afternoon, one woman did catch the duke’s eye—and she was the only female in the room... (more)

Opposites Attract

by Lynn Kurland, Emily Carmichael, Elda Minger, Elizabeth Bevarly

Brand-New Stories Of Love, Sex-And Sparks-From Four National Bestselling Authors: Lynn Kurland, Elizabeth Bevarly, Emily Carmichael, and Elda Minger come together for this delightfully sensuous anthology of love and war between the sexes-and the thrill of discovering their common ground-especially when the lights go down.

Almost a Bride

by Jane Feather

In this spectacular new romance from acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Jane Feather, fate deals one stubbornly single young woman and one deceptively heartless man a shocking hand in a high-stakes bet. But is love in the cards? Jack Fortescu gambles to win, and this time his prize is not only his rival’s lavish mansion but everything in it– including the man’s beautiful sister! But when it comes to... (more)

The Rogue's Bride

by Leslie Lafoy

Tristan Townsend has come home to London to assume his duties as the Marquis of Lockwood after all the men in his family have died. Desperate to rid himself of the “Lockwood curse” and restore his family’s honor, marriage is the furthest thing from Tristan’s mind…until he lays eyes on an enchanting stranger and vows to make her his… Lady Simone Turnbridge—beautiful, bold, and with a scandalous past—is not... (more)

The Wedding Clause (Zebra Regency Romance)

The Wedding Clause (Zebra Regency Romance)

by Debbie Raleigh

Molly Conwell's life has been quite unremarkable - until she learns the startling details of her late employer Lady Woodhart's will: the sum of 30,000 pounds will be divided equally between the deceased's grandson, Viscount "Hart" Woodhart, and Molly if they wed. If one or the other fails to appear, then the present party receives the entire fortune. Molly has no intention to wed Hart, but if she inherits the... (more)

The Macgregors; Alan & Grant (The Macgregors)

The Macgregors; Alan & Grant (The Macgregors)

by Nora Roberts

The powerful, passionate MacGregor clan is one of Roberts' most beloved and enduring creations. Around the globe, readers have taken Daniel and his bullheaded, love-resistant brood to their hearts and demanded more. In the second collection of these stories, the unconventional Shelby Campbell captures the heart of the ambitious Senator Alan MacGregor. Shelby's charming brother, Grant, is captivated by Genvieve... (more)

Danger's Kiss

by Sarah McKerrigan

She always ran from the law. Now she'll seduce it. A trained thief, Desirée of Canterbury can wriggle out of any tight spot with a coy smile. Until she meets her match in Nicholas Grimshaw, the most feared lawman in the shire. Ruggedly handsome and all brawn, Nicholas is the key to avenging the unjust execution of her elderly guardian. Yet the crackling passion burning between them, stoked by every stolen... (more)

Never Trust a Scoundrel

by Gayle Callen

A pact with the devil . . . Miss Grace Banbury was in shock. Her mother put her up as a prize in a high stakes card game, and now the gentleman who won is ready to claim her! But Grace has other plans. She just needs the dastardly rogue to go along with it . . . A notorious rake from a scandalous family, Daniel Throckmorten has no use for blushing virgins. Yet there's no denying the attraction for the... (more)

Too Hot For A Spy (Zebra Debut)

by Pearl Wolf

Lady Olivia Fairchild has always lived a life of luxury and ease, but she longs for the kind of intrigue that can't be found on a ballroom dance floor. Then Olivia learns she's been accepted as the first female student in England's prestigious spy school. But spy-training is far more grueling than Olivia ever imagined - and her dashing spy master seems bent on banishing her from the school in record... (more)

Swept Away

by Candace Camp

His eyes met hers, and for a moment they were frozen in time. She detested this man with a fury that threatened to swamp her. And tonight she had to make him want her more than he had ever wanted any woman... When Deverel Grey, Lord Stonehaven, mistakenly accused Sir Selby Armiger of a crime he hadn't committed, he subjected the innocent man's family to ruinous scandal. That innocent man was Julia Armiger's... (more)

Men Are from Israel, Women Are from Moab: Insights About the Sexes from the Book of Ruth

Men Are from Israel, Women Are from Moab: Insights About the Sexes from the Book of Ruth

by Norm Wakefield

Millions of books have been sold that describe how men and women are fundamentally different. It's no wonder we expect the sexes can't get along.But does it really have to be that way?This book focuses on the things that bring us together. Offering a bright and fresh perspective on an old debate, Men Are from Israel, Women Are from Moab can make a difference in our expectations--and our experience--of... (more)

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