The Stars Beckoned

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Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 0593118049
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (931 download)

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Book Synopsis The Stars Beckoned by : Candy Wellins

Download or read book The Stars Beckoned written by Candy Wellins and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2021-04-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lyrical picture book biography of Edward White, the first American to walk in space--and an ode to the beauty and wonder of the stars that brought him there. Edward White loved the night, lived where stars were big and bright. The evening sky-- so wide, so high. Made him wonder. Made him sigh. Edward White was the first American astronaut to walk in space. But before his spacewalk, he was just a boy who loved the stars. As he grew up, he would look up at the night sky in wonder--he knew that, one day, he would visit the stars themselves. In this touching and poignant picture book biography, we see how Edward's passion for the stars shaped the course of his life, and how he came to realize, even in the depths of space, what was ultimately most important to him--his family. With backmatter containing photos and more information on Edward's life, Candy Wellins and Courtney Dawson deliver a book that is as much a feast for readers' eyes as the stars were for Edward's. Praise for The Stars Beckoned: "The right stuff for children with the stars in their eyes." --Kirkus Reviews "An introduction to a space pioneer that’s ideal for the youngest nonfiction readers." --Publishers Weekly

Beckoned by the Sea

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Publisher : Heritage House Publishing Co
ISBN 13 : 1772031801
Total Pages : 213 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (72 download)

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Book Synopsis Beckoned by the Sea by : Sylvia Taylor

Download or read book Beckoned by the Sea written by Sylvia Taylor and published by Heritage House Publishing Co. This book was released on 2017-06-07 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rich and diverse tapestry weaving together the many voices, narratives, skills, and talents of women up and down the coastal Pacific Northwest who devote their lives and careers to the sea. Beckoned by the Sea celebrates coastal women from northern BC to northern California who work on or with the sea. The twenty-four women featured in this inspiring and fascinating book represent a variety of industries—from conservation, commercial fishing, and marine biology to safety and rescue, tourism, and the arts. Weaving together elements of social history, culture, geography, and environmentalism, author Sylvia Taylor draws on in-depth interviews, meticulous research, and her own experience as a deckhand on a commercial fishing boat. Beckoned by the Sea investigates the myriad ways in which women have contributed to the marine industries that sustain the people and shape the culture of North America’s west coast—and reveals how the sea itself has touched the lives of these women by giving them not just a livelihood but an infinite source of inspiration and personal fulfillment.

Beckon

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Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 141435049X
Total Pages : 414 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (143 download)

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Book Synopsis Beckon by : Tom Pawlik

Download or read book Beckon written by Tom Pawlik and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-03-19 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some things weren’t meant to be discovered. Three people are each drawn to the small town of Beckon, Wyoming. A young anthropologist researches a Native American legend and makes a terrifying discovery. An ex-cop investigating her cousin’s disappearance finds herself in grave peril. And an aging businessman is lured by the promise of a miracle. One by one they discover the town’s ghastly secret. The only question is . . . will any of them make it out alive?

BECKONED, Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica

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Publisher : Everingham Press
ISBN 13 : 1947420135
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (474 download)

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Book Synopsis BECKONED, Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica by : Aviva Vaughn

Download or read book BECKONED, Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica written by Aviva Vaughn and published by Everingham Press. This book was released on 2018-10-12 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do you heal a broken heart? Money is no comfort to real estate heir Soren Lund when he loses the woman he loves, so he flees his privileged life in London for a sleepy Costa Rican fishing village. There he finds peace, purpose, and the passion to follow his dreams, until a surfing accident threatens to end it all. Rescued from Death's door by the beautiful and mysterious Elena Sol, Soren lets her into his heart while trying to break down the walls around hers. And when a ghost from Elena's past threatens their new happiness, he knows he must fight, or risk finding himself alone and adrift once more. BECKONED: slow burn, second chance romance inspired by food, travel, and Jane Austen. Over 300 reviews with 4.4+star average! Part 5 in a complete 6-part series. "Good heavens, Ms. Aviva Vaughn has done it again! I believe this has to be my favorite out of the whole series. I was distraught at the end of Book 4. Overall, Irate this book 5 out of 5 stars! As always, Aviva Vaughn's story is filled with colorful characters, a little Jane Austen inspiration, good food and wonderful music!" ~Amanda H., California, USA, 5-star review "These quotes are just some of the reasons why I've utterly come to love Aviva, her unpredictability,descriptions and words are utterly brilliantly used and described to the best they can be. Personally, I do love an Author who plants the seeds of the images they want you as a reader to imagine and continue to feed it and watch it grow.Not many authors can continue to pull it off with each book either, and she is definitely one of them. ·"Her hair was just as lustrous as always, rendered more raven bythe darkness of the room" ·"As if a perfect, Windsor knot assured one of some measure ofsuccess" ·"He laughed as he skimmed the surface of the water, exhilaratedby the swift weightlessness of the movement." ~Kiera, 5-star review "In no time I was completely engrossed in the tale of Soren's next chapter in life. Although most of the characters are different, this story was much like the others, taking you on a geographical, cultural and gastronomic adventure, with a side of steamy sex, this time in a surf town in Costa Rica." ~Kim, 5-star review "I have loved this series so much, devouring every word and I was so conflicted seeing Angela and Kieran together and loving how great they were together, but feeling so bad for Soren at the same time. I wasn't really sure how Ms. Vaughn was going to approach this story, what direction she'd take- so my mind was reeling with the possibilities. I did have high expectations,because Soren really needed something good to happen to him to make up for so much heartache. I loved what Ms. Vaughn did with this story and it was every bit as good as I had hoped it would be. Even though I knew Ms. Vaughn wouldn't make it easy for Soren and would make him 'work for his happiness. I also love how much more of Soren we get to see. Even after 4 other books, there was still quite substantial character growth and development."~Angela, 5-star review "Aviva Vaughn writes a lot like the classics, Jane Austen especially. She loves her slow burn and realistic writing. I personally do as well. It is believable and gripping. I often feel as if I am sitting right there in the same room as the characters, or on the beaches of Costa Rica. I can taste the foods, and smell the saltwater on the air. Her story lines are just as realistic and this is ever present in the story of Soren." ~Liz, USA, 5-star review "It hooked me in from the very beginning and I didn't want to put it down until I had read the final page. I love how no matter what the scene is the author is so descriptive that you feel like you are right there with the characters. This is a wonderfully written story that I would highly recommend reading." ~Laura, USA, 5-star review "I have been so looking forward to reading the next instalment in this series. I have truly fallen in love with the characters in the story and the author. Her writing completely absorbs me into the amazing world that she had created. Her beautiful descriptions of the settings for the stories are a huge plus for these books - her attention to detail is amazing. I've tried not to have a favourite book in this series because I have loved them all so far but I think this one may just take the top spot. I absolutely loved it and I really cannot recommend the book and the series enough!" ~Katie, 5-star review FROM THE AUTHOR Dearest Reader, I wrote BECKONED for many reasons, but first and foremost, I wrote it to feature the kind of people I know: diverse, smart, complicated men and women. My heroines are strong and educated, and my heroes are polite and respectful. As an avid reader, I wanted to see characters that looked like me and my friends and reflect the world I want to see. I also wanted to write a beautiful book. I consider BECKONED to be a modern story told in an old-fashion way with lots of metaphors and beautiful phrases, and where the sex is explicit but also elegant. So if you are a Word Nerd like me, then you will love BECKONED! If you choose to embark on this journey with me, you--and your taste buds--will get to visit London, Barcelona, Bath, Los Angeles, Honolulu, Costa Rica, New Zealand, and Copenhagen. It will be a fun--and delicious--ride! There are even recipes in some of the books as well as soundtracks to give you a multi-sensory experience. BECKONED is a single story in six parts and should be read in order. The intimacy is steamy, but it is slooooooow burn and is distributed throughout the books because of how the couples' relationships change and deepen. Birthing BECKONED has truly been a labor of love, and I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it! BUCKLE UP and enjoy the journey. Wishing you love and romance, ~Aviva

Beckoned

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (862 download)

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Book Synopsis Beckoned by : R. B. Fields

Download or read book Beckoned written by R. B. Fields and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-13 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sexy vampires with attitudes, a strong female hunter who holds the key to their demise, and a vampire race who knows her very life is a threat. Things would be easier if she didn't love them. By day, I'm an emergency room nurse--normal enough. By night, I stalk the streets, hunting serial killers that the police can't seem to catch. Less normal, but way more fun in a twisted kinda way...until one of those serial killers turns out to be a freaking vampire. The only thing standing between me and certain death is a handsome stranger who also happens to come with fangs. Twisted or not, even I didn't see that one coming. But vampires aren't supposed to kill their own, and worse, my new friend did it for a human--it won't be long until the dead vampire's clan catches up to us. And though his hive of motorcycle riding alpha warriors each come with their own merits, not all four are friendly--some would rather throw me to our enemies than help me. It makes them especially nervous that their powers don't seem to work when I'm nearby. But it soon becomes clear that we'll need each other to get out of this alive. Are my fighting skills any match for the supernatural? Can my hive of monsters defend me, and themselves, against the wrath of a species already on the verge of extinction? Why am I so drawn to all of them? And why choose just one? The Born of Darkness series is high heat reverse harem paranormal romance that features one badass female hunter, her four fated vampire mates, and provocative MFMMM scenes.

Beckoned by the Mist

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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1682992152
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (829 download)

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Book Synopsis Beckoned by the Mist by : Zoey Kinsman

Download or read book Beckoned by the Mist written by Zoey Kinsman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-12-09 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Would that center point where all supernatural worlds collide be their salvation? He was the Immortal, who had chased down time for his one last chance to reunite with his kindred spirit, with his forever love, Eve Campbell. Max Macgregor, a child of the mist, fought hard and battled his way to the twenty-first century to reconnect with Eve. But he would have to complete what would be his last mission. Tasked this time to finally rid the world of one created only to do evil, Max had made this deal to fight a very long time ago—one more fight, for one more year with his true love. Devastated by the loss of her husband three years prior, Eve desperately wanted to love and believe again. But their time together came with a heavy price. With Max having made the only deal he could, time and an old world obligation became their enemy. Beckoned by the Mist is a journey through love, filled with rekindled romance, sensual connection, and a supernatural tension, as our two heroes work to complete and meet their ultimate destiny.

Infinity Beckoned

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Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 0803285159
Total Pages : 508 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (32 download)

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Book Synopsis Infinity Beckoned by : Jay Gallentine

Download or read book Infinity Beckoned written by Jay Gallentine and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Infinity Beckoned illuminates a critical period of space history when humans dared an expansive leap into the inner solar system. With an irreverent and engaging style, Jay Gallentine conveys the trials and triumphs of the people on the ground who conceived and engineered the missions that put robotic spacecraft on the heavenly bodies nearest our own. These dedicated space pioneers include such individuals as Soviet Russia's director of planetary missions, who hated his job but kept at it for fifteen years, enduring a paranoid bureaucracy where even the copy machines were strictly regulated. Based on numerous interviews, Gallentine delivers a rich variety of stories involving the men and women, American and Russian, responsible for such groundbreaking endeavors as the Mars Viking missions of the 1970s and the Soviet Venera flights to Venus in the 1980s. From the dreamers responsible for the Venus landing who discovered that dropping down through heavy clouds of sulfuric acid and 900-degree heat was best accomplished by surfing to the five-man teams puppeteering the Soviet moon rovers from a top-secret, off-the-map town without a name, the people who come to life in these pages persevered in often trying, thankless circumstances. Their legacy is our better understanding of our own planet and our place in the cosmos.

Song of a Wanderer - Beckoned by Eternity

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ISBN 13 : 9781882324408
Total Pages : 398 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (244 download)

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Book Synopsis Song of a Wanderer - Beckoned by Eternity by : Li Cheng

Download or read book Song of a Wanderer - Beckoned by Eternity written by Li Cheng and published by . This book was released on 2002-06-01 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

One Day He Beckoned

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ISBN 13 : 9780877939993
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (399 download)

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Book Synopsis One Day He Beckoned by : Antoinette Bosco

Download or read book One Day He Beckoned written by Antoinette Bosco and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One Day He Beckoned is the story of the difference that Jesus has made in journalist Antoinette's Bosco's life. It's a story of adversity and heartache most of us can only imagine. It takes us through a childhood cut short as she helped care for her younger siblings when her troubled mother could not. Through a disastrous marriage arranged by her traditional Italian father. Through life as a single mother of six children. And through the unspeakable pain of losing two children, one to suicide and one to murder.

The Beckoning Shadow

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Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062657631
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (626 download)

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Book Synopsis The Beckoning Shadow by : Katharyn Blair

Download or read book The Beckoning Shadow written by Katharyn Blair and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From debut author Katharyn Blair comes a heart-stopping fantasy novel, perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare and The Young Elites, about a teenage runaway who enters a dangerous tournament with an impossible prize. Vesper Montgomery can summon your worst fear and turn it into a reality—but she’s learned the hard way that it’s an addicting and dangerous power. One wrong move and you could hurt someone you love. But when she earns a spot in the Tournament of the Unraveling, where competitors battle it out for a chance to rewrite the past, Vesper finally has a shot to reverse the mistakes that have changed her forever. She turns to Sam Hardy, a former MMA fighter who’s also carrying a tragedy he desperately wants to undo. However, helping heal Sam’s heart will mean breaking her own, and the competition forces her to master her powers—powers she has been terrified of since they destroyed her life.

Where the Shadows Beckon

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Publisher : Gillian Grant
ISBN 13 : 173722450X
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (372 download)

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Download or read book Where the Shadows Beckon written by Gillian Grant and published by Gillian Grant. This book was released on 2022-01-04 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get ready for the journey of a lifetime in the first book of an all-new, captivating fantasy series from thrilling debut author Gillian Grant. A world without gods. A dangerous quest. And a secret that will shake Eith to its very core. As a hunter, Evren Hanali of Orenlion has probably seen it all and done even more, even though she likes to fade into the background. She prefers a solitary existence, doing the jobs she’s commissioned for and not much else. But fate has other plans. It seems she has a destiny—one she is only beginning to unravel. And unlikely companions and exotic places are only the beginning of her journey. When circumstances beyond her control—and gravity—send her plummeting to what she fears may be her death, walking away unscathed opens a world of possibilities. Somehow, she becomes the leader of a motley crew of allies with a shared mission. Only it’s not clear what anyone’s end goal is, and trust is hard-earned. Still, the merry band of adventurers finds solace and friendship along the way—not to mention dangers galore. In the instance of the Yawning Deep, as above is not as below. Add magic and mayhem to the mix, and Evren has the fight of her life on her hands. When one hard-fought win leads to revelations of lies, deceit, and murder, Evren and company must be willing to fight for what they believe—and each other. Or die trying.

A New Land Beckoned

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Publisher : Genealogical Publishing Com
ISBN 13 : 0806309814
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (63 download)

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Book Synopsis A New Land Beckoned by : Chester William Geue

Download or read book A New Land Beckoned written by Chester William Geue and published by Genealogical Publishing Com. This book was released on 1966 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this volume, using the best research techniques of the historian--that of going to the source documents--Chester W. and Ethel H. Geue set out to better understand the German movement to Texas.

The Beckoning Fair One

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Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780486436470
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (364 download)

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Book Synopsis The Beckoning Fair One by : Oliver Onions

Download or read book The Beckoning Fair One written by Oliver Onions and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2004-08-01 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Miles ahead of the average ghost-story" — Sunday Times. A novelist retreats to an abandoned house in the heart of London, where he becomes enthralled by an 18th-century spirit — and where his contact with the outside world gradually diminishes. Acclaimed by such masters as Lovecraft as one of the best ghost stories in the English language.

Beckoned: A FREE Steamy Vampire Reverse Harem Paranormal Romance

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Publisher : Pygmalion Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1947748211
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (477 download)

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Download or read book Beckoned: A FREE Steamy Vampire Reverse Harem Paranormal Romance written by R. B. Fields and published by Pygmalion Publishing. This book was released on 2021-09-11 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vampires meet hunter in this fast-burn reverse harem paranormal romance series that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of Laurell K. Hamilton, Jaymin Eve, and Felicity Heaton. Sexy vampires with attitudes, a strong female hunter who holds the key to their demise, and a vampire race who knows her very existence is a threat. Things would be easier if she didn't love them. By day, I’m an emergency room nurse. By night, I’m a hunter, stalking serial killers that the police can’t catch…until one of my hunts goes bad, and the only thing standing between me and certain death is a handsome stranger who just happens to come with fangs. But it seems saving my life isn’t enough—he says I’m coming home with him. It turns out my quarry was a vamp too, and vampires aren’t supposed to kill their own, especially not over a human. Oops. It won’t be long until the dead vampire’s clan catches up with us. And though my new friend’s hive of alpha warriors each have their merits, not all four are friendly—some would rather throw me to our enemies than help. It makes them especially nervous that their powers don’t work when I’m nearby. But it soon becomes clear that we’ll need each other to get out of this alive. What alpha vampires want, alpha vampires get. And what they want is me. Why choose just one? The Born of Darkness series is high heat reverse harem paranormal romance that features one badass female hunter, her four fated vampire mates, and provocative MFMMM scenes. Why choose? Read the complete series now! * * * * KEYWORDS: vampire reverse harem, biker romance, paranormal romance, vampire romance, reverse harem paranormal, RH romance, alpha romance, enemies to lovers, reverse harem series, dark romance, why choose, alpha male romance, reverse harem series complete, guaranteed HEA, erotic romance, vampire romance books, interracial romance, paranormal romance books, paranormal romance complete series, reverse harem complete series, alpha harem, instalove, polyamory, dark romance, smokin’ hot vampires, steamy paranormal romance, steamy reverse harem, happily ever after

The Beckoning Silence

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Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 9780898869415
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (694 download)

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Book Synopsis The Beckoning Silence by : Joe Simpson

Download or read book The Beckoning Silence written by Joe Simpson and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brash and colorful, Simpson has never been more entertaining.

Beckon

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Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1449095755
Total Pages : 502 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (49 download)

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Book Synopsis Beckon by : June Marie Saxton

Download or read book Beckon written by June Marie Saxton and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2010-04-16 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where do you go when you can't go home? Who do you trust when your loved ones are gone? Step into Tia's world and experience this tattered angel's ascension from hell, and her creative journey of survival as she reconstructs the puzzled pieces of her past. Despite her many adversities, Tia is spunky and spirited, stubborn and strong. Hope lights the way, inner fire lends determination to stay the course, and undaunted courage steers Tia toward a bright and promising future. Beckon weaves deceit and corruption, murder and mystery, like fine gossamer threads. Beckon is funny and sad, poignant and edgy. Every emotion trips through the story, usually one right after the other. Tears may flow, laughter will roll, and quiet thoughts are guaranteed to follow.

The Beckoning Hand and Other Stories

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Publisher : Aeterna Classics
ISBN 13 : 3963767723
Total Pages : 275 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (637 download)

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Download or read book The Beckoning Hand and Other Stories written by Grant Allen and published by Aeterna Classics. This book was released on 2018-05-14 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I first met Césarine Vivian in the stalls at the Ambiguities Theatre. I had promised to take Mrs. Latham and Irene to see the French plays which were then being acted by Marie Leroux's celebrated Palais Royal company. I wasn't at the time exactly engaged to poor Irene: it has always been a comfort to me that I wasn't engaged to her, though I knew Irene herself considered it practically equivalent to an understood engagement. We had known one another intimately from childhood upward, for the Lathams were a sort of second cousins of ours, three times removed: and we had always called one another by our Christian names, and been very fond of one another in a simple girlish and boyish fashion as long as we could either of us remember. Still, I maintain, there was no definite understanding between us; and if Mrs. Latham thought I had been paying Irene attentions, she must have known that a young man of two and twenty, with a decent fortune and a nice estate down in Devonshire, was likely to look about him for a while before he thought of settling down and marrying quietly.