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The Debutante's Gift

Author : Peggy McKenzie
Publisher : Columbine Publishing Company
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Debutante's Gift written by Peggy McKenzie and published by Columbine Publishing Company. This book was released on with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book 4 | The Debutants of the West It had been the perfect plan. No detail is left to chance. So, what went wrong? Marianne Sheffield is a practical woman who approaches every problem with a solid plan of action. So, when her identical twin sister needed help getting out of an arranged marriage, Mari took control. Confident she would have no problem outsmarting the ambitious Mr. Banks, she postponed the unwanted wedding until Christmas hoping to wreak havoc on the man’s life and force him to beg off and save her parents from embarrassment. Her plan failed and soon, she found herself married and on her way to Durango with her new husband for a Colorado Christmas. While they enjoyed the festive spirit of the small mountain town, she began to sense there was more to the man than just his rugged good looks and hefty bank account—much, much more. Now, Mari realizes she’s the one who may have been outsmarted. John Maximillian Banks is a man used to getting what he wants. And when it comes to women, he’s rarely disappointed. When he and Charles Sheffield agreed to merge their companies into one of the largest transportation companies in the region, it was no surprise when his new business partner sealed the deal by offering his eldest daughter to Max in marriage and making it a family affair. However, it didn’t take long to realize that something was amiss. The stunningly beautiful debutante seemed different than he remembered her. She had been sweet, soft-spoken, and kind then. Now, she was strong-willed. Bold. One could say even bossy. Certainly not the match he had hoped for, but there was something about the feisty, outspoken, dark-haired beauty that made him wish for more than their business arrangement. He had already won her hand. Now, all he wants is her heart for Christmas. Sometimes the most precious gifts aren’t found inside a pretty box under the Christmas tree.

Dressing Up Debutantes

Author : Michaele Thurgood Haynes
Publisher : Berg Publishers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dressing Up Debutantes written by Michaele Thurgood Haynes and published by Berg Publishers. This book was released on 1998-08 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For ninety years, young society women in San Antonio, Texas have donned custom-designed dresses and trains to take part in the Coronation of a queen and her court. These royal robes, which weigh fifty pounds and more and cost an average of $18,000, are highly embellished with rhinestones and beads. The Coronation is part of the ten-day, century-old festival celebrating the final battle of the 1836 Texas revolt against Mexico. This book provides a significant contribution to the study of social elites in Western society through a material culture analysis of the Coronation costumes worn by the Euro-American debutantes. Set against the backdrop of a city undergoing many demographic, socioeconomic, and political changes, the themes of Coronation pageants represent the mythologized ethnic and class history which reinforces the hierarchical positioning of its participants. The royal robes serve as the canvas upon which this theme is carried out. The Coronation, held in a city with a Hispanic majority, has come under attack for its elitism, but participation in it is still important for the old Euro-American aristocracy and for a very few extremely wealthy Hispanic families. Integral to the continuation of this increasingly contested tradition is the emotional appeal that wearing these intricately decorated gowns holds for participants.

Debutante

Author : Karal Ann Marling
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Debutante written by Karal Ann Marling and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The social debut and its offshoots--the high school prom, the sorority presentation, beauty pageants--continue to emphasize celebrity, class, and community. But why does this peculiar tradition persist? In "Debutante," Marling demystifies debdom and the "long-term American hankering after the trappings of royalty."

The New Etiquette

Author : Marjabelle Young Stewart
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780312156022
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (56 download)

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Download or read book The New Etiquette written by Marjabelle Young Stewart and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1997-04-15 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From America's Most Widely Publshed Etiquette Expert, An Encyclopedia of Manners for Real People--Updated With a Special Bonus Section on Table Manners for Children This A-to-Z guide is an essential, readable reference for anyone who's ever been baffled by such modern-day situation as eating lobster in public, exchanging holiday gifts with a colleague or employeee, entertaining vegetarian guests, responding to the news of a divorce, sending out wedding invitation, or teaching a child how to behave at the dinner table. Manners bring families, friends, and colleagues closer together. With the help of this indispensable, practical book, knowing how to act wit grace and style has never been more accessible, up-to-the-minute, and fun.

The Debutante's Secret

Author : Peggy McKenzie
Publisher : Columbine Publishing Company
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 171 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Debutante's Secret written by Peggy McKenzie and published by Columbine Publishing Company. This book was released on 2024-07-18 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book 2 | The Debutants of the West Roxanne Sheffield has always been the dutiful daughter, but when her father surprises her with the news he’s planning to wed her to the son of his business partner, she decides it’s time to take matters into her own hands. Can her plan work without giving away her secret? Alexander Harp is about to have everything he’s ever wanted until the train arrives in town. His money is missing, his wife is nowhere to be found, and his little girl is on the arm of a stranger. What’s a man to do? Will Roxi and Alex help each other in their time of need, or will their lies destroy any chance of happiness they might have had with each other?

The Reluctant Debutante

Author : William Douglas Home
Publisher : Samuel French, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9780573614705
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (147 download)

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Download or read book The Reluctant Debutante written by William Douglas Home and published by Samuel French, Inc.. This book was released on 1957 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Debutantes and the London Season

Author : Lucinda Gosling
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0747813396
Total Pages : 65 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (478 download)

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Download or read book Debutantes and the London Season written by Lucinda Gosling and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-03-10 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Until the middle of the last century, London's social calendar was dominated by 'the Season', a round of social events and parties during which the daughters of the upper classes made their 'debuts'. Debutantes and their families descended on the capital from all over Britain to take part in this elaborate process that in its blend of glamour, great privilege and archaic and sometimes comic ritual is emblematic of a world now lost. From the preparations and formalities of court presentation to the exhausting round of parties that followed, Debutantes and the London Season is a detailed look at a phenomenon that was central to the lives of generations of privileged young ladies.

The Last Dance of the Debutante

Author : Julia Kelly
Publisher : Canelo
ISBN 13 : 1800327668
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book The Last Dance of the Debutante written by Julia Kelly and published by Canelo. This book was released on 2022-03-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amidst the glamour of high society, a tawdry secret will change Lily’s life forever... 1958. The last year debutantes will be presented at court to the young Queen Elizabeth and officially come out into society. To appease her traditional mother, aspiring university student Lily Nicholls agrees to debut and do the Season – a glittering and gruelling string of endless balls and cocktail parties. There she befriends two women: aloof Leana Hartford, whose apparent perfection hides a darker side, and ambitious Katherine Norman, who dreams of a career after helping her parents find their place among the elite. But the sparkle of the Season dims when Lily learns a devastating secret that threatens to destroy her entire family. Faced with a murky past, what will she choose for her future: her family legacy, or her own, uncertain happiness? A fast-paced and compelling historical novel for fans of Kate Morton and The Crown. Praise for The Last Dance of the Debutante "Between the crinkling of crinolines and the popping of champagne corks, Last Dance of the Debutante leads us on a glorious dance through the traditional glamour and suffocating expectations of a bygone era." Genevieve Graham, bestselling author of Letters across the Sea "Julia Kelly elegantly brings to life the last official presentation of debutantes at court with her exquisitely researched and beautiful written detail. This story was so decadent, I wanted to don silk and crinoline and read it with a glass of champagne." Madeline Martin, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Bookshop in London "Refreshing, intriguing, oozing with elegance, and with three female leads who will keep you thoroughly engrossed, a charming gem of a novel which will delight fans of The Crown." Hazel Gaynor, New York Times bestselling author of The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter "An insightful and engaging look at this neglected subject ... an unforgettable journey of a young woman's liberation." Piper Huguley, author of By Design: the story of Ann Lowe, Society's Best-Kept Secret "Peels back layers of lush glamour and the extraordinary expectations of the London Season to give us a glimpse into a world teetering on the brink of change and the choices facing those who navigated it. Woven with heartfelt emotion, this novel is a captivating, unforgettable story of one woman's journey to find love, truth, and, most importantly, herself." Kelly Bowen, author of The Paris Apartment "Kelly's descriptions of the glamorous, though long nights, are captivating. The pressure these young women feel to impress and make the right match is exhausting, and Kelly evokes compassion for her characters. The story is full of allure, society scandals, and the determination for these young women to eschew the dying traditions of the time." Booklist "The engrossing narrative dishes out the right amount of tension while moving the plot forward at a satisfying pace... Kelly succeeds at bringing a bygone world to life." Publishers Weekly

The Season

Author : Kristen Richardson
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 0393358534
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (933 download)

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Download or read book The Season written by Kristen Richardson and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Smithsonian Best History Book of 2019 In this enthralling history of the debutante ritual, Kristen Richardson sheds new light on contemporary ideas about women and marriage. Kristen Richardson, from a family of debutantes, chose not to debut. But as her curiosity drove her to research this enduring custom, she learned that it, and debutantes, are not as simple as they seem. The story begins in England six hundred years ago when wealthy fathers needed an efficient way to find appropriate husbands for their daughters. Elizabeth I’s exclusive presentations at her court expanded into London’s full season of dances, dinners, and courting, extending eventually to the many corners of the British empire and beyond. Richardson traces the social seasons of young women on both sides of the Atlantic, from Georgian England to colonial Philadelphia, from the Antebellum South and Wharton’s New York back to England, where debutante daughters of Gilded Age millionaires sought to marry British aristocrats. She delves into Jazz Age debuts, carnival balls in the American South, and the reimagined ritual of elite African American communities, which offers both social polish and academic scholarships. The Season shares the captivating stories of these young women, often through their words from diaries, letters, and interviews that Richardson conducted at contemporary balls. The debutantes give voice to an array of complex feelings about being put on display, about the young men they meet, and about what their future in society or as wives might be. While exploring why the debutante tradition persists—and why it has spread to Russia, China, and other nations—Richardson has uncovered its extensive cultural influence on the lives of daughters in Britain and the US and how they have come to marry.

The Debutante

Author : Kathleen Tessaro
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0062014315
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (62 download)

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Download or read book The Debutante written by Kathleen Tessaro and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2010-10-05 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brilliant, unforgettable novel by the New York Times bestselling author of The Perfume Collector. Can the secrets of one woman's past change another woman's future? Cate Albion is a gifted young artist at a crossroads in her life. Looking to escape New York for the summer, she takes a job in her aunt's London auction house and is soon sent on assignment to the English countryside to value the contents of Endsleigh House, the once gracious but now crumbling estate of a former Jazz Age socialite. There, hidden in the back of a dusty bookshelf, Cate discovers an old shoebox, and inside, a peculiar assortment of objects, including an exquisite pair of 1930s dancing shoes; a faded photograph of a handsome young sailor, and a rare Tiffany pearl and emerald bracelet. Intrigued, Cate sets out to learn more about the box and its contents, and becomes immersed in the mystery of its owner, Diana “Baby” Blythe, the younger of the infamous, glamorous Blythe sisters. Bright, beautiful, and reckless, Baby was the most famous debutante of her generation . . . until she suddenly disappeared entirely from view. As a shocking tale of love and betrayal begins to unravel, Cate finds herself being drawn deeper into Baby's tragic life story—one that will force Cate to confront some dark truths about her own choices.

It's a Gift!

Author : United States. Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 12 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book It's a Gift! written by United States. Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce and published by . This book was released on 1930 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Post Debutante

Author : Herman Franck, Esq.
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1469772450
Total Pages : 339 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (697 download)

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Download or read book The Post Debutante written by Herman Franck, Esq. and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2000-12-04 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Post Debutante, By Herman Franck, Esq., is a psychological thriller/murder mystery set in high society San Francisco, present day. Nothing wakes up a debutante like a murder charge. Nancy Sheridon is a high society San Francisco woman whose perfect wedding plans fall apart, as does she, when her fiancée falls in love with a newly arrived prima ballerina of the San Francisco Ballet. Later, the ballerina is found dead, apparently at the hands of her fiancé, George Anton. After DNA evidence exonerates George and points the police to Nancy, she is charged with the murder. She learns the hard lessons of the loneliness of injustice, and how injustices can challenge all trusts, even the trust between parent and child. She also learns a lesson she didn’t know she already knew, that was is lovely and wealthy on the outside is not necessarily lovely and wealthy on the inside.

The Debutante's Gift

Author : Peggy McKenzie
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book The Debutante's Gift written by Peggy McKenzie and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-01-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It had been the perfect plan. No detail left to chance. So, what went wrong? Marianne Sheffield is a practical woman who approaches every problem with a solid plan of action. So, when her identical twin sister needed help getting out of an arranged marriage, Mari took control. Confident she would have no problem outsmarting the ambitious Mr. Banks, she postponed the unwanted wedding until Christmas hoping to wreak havoc on the man's life and force him to beg off and save her parents from embarrassment. Her plan failed and soon, she found herself married and on her way to Durango with her new husband for a Colorado Christmas. While they enjoyed the festive spirit of the small mountain town, she began to sense there was more to the man than just his rugged good looks and hefty bank account-much, much more. Now, Mari realizes she's the one who may have been outsmarted. John Maximillian Banks is a man used to getting what he wants. And when it comes to women, he's rarely disappointed. When he and Charles Sheffield agreed to merge their companies into one of the largest transportation companies in the region, it's no surprise when his new business partner sealed the deal by offering his eldest daughter to Max in marriage and making it a family affair. However, it didn't take long to realize that something was amiss. The stunningly beautiful debutante seemed different than he remembered her. She had been sweet, soft-spoken, and kind then. Now, she was strong-willed. Bold. One could say even bossy. Certainly not the match he had hoped for, but there was something about the feisty, out-spoken, dark-haired beauty that made him wish for more than their business arrangement. He had already won her hand. Now, all he wants is her heart for Christmas. Sometimes the most precious gifts aren't found inside a pretty box under the Christmas tree. The Debutante's of Durango by Peggy McKenzie The Debutante's Escape The Debutante's Secret The Debutante's Holiday The Debutante's Gift Heartwarming, emotionally satisfying stories filled with romance, heartache, humor, and happy endings. www.peggymckenzie.com

The Debutante's Santa

Author : Sylvia McDaniel
Publisher : Virtual Bookseller, LLC
ISBN 13 : 195085857X
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (58 download)

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Download or read book The Debutante's Santa written by Sylvia McDaniel and published by Virtual Bookseller, LLC. This book was released on 2024-01-14 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Searching for a Santa As Christmas approaches, Carrie Madison faces a daunting challenge—finding the perfect Santa for the orphanage celebration. Little does she know, fate has a different plan for her when a mysterious burglar seeks refuge in her home. Faced with a life-threatening dilemma, Carrie must decide whether to trust this unexpected guest. Enter Roscoe Dalton, a Pinkerton agent on the run from a notorious gang. Despite the danger he brings, Roscoe finds himself drawn to Carrie's determination to spread holiday cheer. As an orphan himself, he can't resist the enchanting allure of her kindness and vows to be Santa for the children. Can Santa truly deliver in the face of danger, or will the outlaws cast a shadow over the festivities? The Debutante’s Santa is a must-read for those who believe in the miracles of the season and the power of love to conquer even the darkest of challenges.

Gifts of Passage

Author : Amy Hollingsworth
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
ISBN 13 : 1418576166
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (185 download)

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Download or read book Gifts of Passage written by Amy Hollingsworth and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2009-08-31 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not all gifts are tangible. After suffering the loss of her father while writing her bestselling debut book, Amy Hollingsworth began to search for the meaning behind his dying moments. What she found was a simple truth at the heart of overcoming the deepest grief: the dying leave gifts. With deeply moving stories of how others discovered the gifts their loved ones left behind, this book will gently encourage you to anticipate and uncover your own. Weaving together the warm intimacy of Mitch Albom's Tuesdays with Morrie and the straightforward honesty of Joan Didion's The Year of Magical Thinking, Amy Hollingsworth adds her hopeful voice to the literature of life and the life beyond. The result is a collection of stories that gives the reader myriad ways to identify their own pain and healing and is an intriguing journey for any and all readers fascinated by this brief overlap of heaven and earth. From the bestselling author of The Simple Faith of Mister Rogers.

The Debutante's Escape - Book One

Author : Peggy McKenzie
Publisher : Columbine Publishing Company
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 187 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Debutante's Escape - Book One written by Peggy McKenzie and published by Columbine Publishing Company. This book was released on with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Friendships and reputations are on the line, and heartbreak is inevitable. Regina Beckett is no damsel in distress and she certainly isn’t looking for a husband. For the last few years, she’s stayed just ahead of her parent’s matrimonial expectations. But now, an unwanted proposal threatens her freedom, so she decides to make a marriage proposal of her own. John Kingston has always been a ladies' man and one of Durango’s most eligible bachelors. He has no plans to shackle himself to a wife—not if he can’t have the one woman he’s always wanted. But, when that very woman makes an unexpected proposition, can he convince his heart not to get involved? Probably not, but he's going to do everything he can to convince her to stay. Can Regina resist John's tempting good looks knowing it would be the ruin of their lifelong friendship? Her head says yes, but her heart isn't quite so sure.

The Debutante's Code

Author : Erica Vetsch
Publisher : Kregel Publications
ISBN 13 : 0825447135
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (254 download)

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Download or read book The Debutante's Code written by Erica Vetsch and published by Kregel Publications. This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jane Austen meets Sherlock Holmes in this new Regency mystery series Newly returned from finishing school, Lady Juliette Thorndike is ready to debut in London society. Due to her years away, she hasn't spent much time with her parents, and sees them only as the flighty, dilettante couple the other nobles love.But when they disappear, she discovers she never really knew them at all. They've been living double lives as government spies--and they're only the latest in a long history of espionage that is the family's legacy. Now Lady Juliette is determined to continue their work. Mentored by her uncle, she plunges into the dangerous world of spies. From the glittering ballrooms of London to the fox hunts, regattas, and soirees of country high society, she must chase down hidden clues, solve the mysterious code her parents left behind, and stay out of danger. All the while, she has to keep her endeavors a secret from her best friend and her suitors--not to mention the nosy, irritatingly handsome Bow Street runner, who suspects her of a daring theft. Can Lady Juliette outwit her enemies and complete her parents' last mission? Best-selling author Erica Vetsch is back with a rollicking, exciting new series destined to be a hit with Regency readers who enjoy a touch of mystery in their love stories. Fans of Julie Klassen, Sarah Ladd, and Anne Perry will love the wit, action, and romance.