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The Shadow Courtesan

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Author : Willow Woods
Publisher : Aiséirí Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1999309731
Total Pages : 414 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (993 download)

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Download or read book The Shadow Courtesan written by Willow Woods and published by Aiséirí Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-31 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No mortal will tell of our tragedy... Tenebrae; a world of darkness, trapped in the past and where vampires rule over their mortal slaves. Torn from the safety of her small village, twelve-year-old Reina is a thrust into a life of slavery and eternal darkness. Spending her prime years in servitude to the demons known as vampires, Reina learns to keep her head down and remain unseen. But all that changes when she makes a fatal mistake. A century after seeing her home destroyed and family slaughtered, Reina is forced to return toTenebrae. No longer a slave and raised to the ranks of vampire, the very creature she loathes, Reina is determined to end slavery and destroy Tenebrae. But she has caught the attention of Master Vrykólakas, the man responsible for the death of her family. Suspicious of Reina's return he issues her an impossible ultimatum: become his treasured courtesan or condemn the man who is both her Creator and lover to death.

The Courtesan

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Author : Susan Carroll
Publisher : Ballantine Books
ISBN 13 : 0345484649
Total Pages : 562 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (454 download)

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Download or read book The Courtesan written by Susan Carroll and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2005-07-26 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Skilled in passion, artful in deception, and driven by betrayal, she is the glittering center of the royal court–but the most desired woman of Renaissance France will draw the wrath of a dangerous adversary. Paris, 1575. The consort of some of Europe’s most influential men, Gabrielle Cheney is determined to secure her future by winning the heart of Henry, the Huguenot king of Navarre. As his mistress, Gabrielle hopes she might one day become the power behind the French throne. But her plans are jeopardized by Captain Nicolas Rémy, a devoted warrior whose love Gabrielle desires–and fears–above all. She will also incur the malevolence of the Dark Queen, Catherine de’ Medici, whose spies and witch-hunters are legion, and who will summon the black arts to maintain her authority. With the lives of those she loves in peril, Gabrielle must rebel against her queen to fulfill a glorious destiny she has sacrificed everything to gain. Alive with vivid period detail and characters as vibrant as they are memorable, The Courtesan is a sweeping historical tale of dangerous intrigues, deep treachery, and one woman’s unshakable resolve to honor her heart.

Plum Shadows and Plank Bridge

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Author : Mao Xiang
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 0231546866
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (315 download)

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Download or read book Plum Shadows and Plank Bridge written by Mao Xiang and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2020-01-21 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amid the turmoil of the Ming-Qing dynastic transition in seventeenth-century China, some intellectuals sought refuge in romantic memories from what they perceived as cataclysmic events. This volume presents two memoirs by famous men of letters, Reminiscences of the Plum Shadows Convent by Mao Xiang (1611–93) and Miscellaneous Records of Plank Bridge by Yu Huai (1616–96), that recall times spent with courtesans. They evoke the courtesan world in the final decades of the Ming dynasty and the aftermath of its collapse. Mao Xiang chronicles his relationship with the courtesan Dong Bai, who became his concubine two years before the Ming dynasty fell. His mournful remembrance of their life together, written shortly after her early death, includes harrowing descriptions of their wartime sufferings as well as idyllic depictions of romantic bliss. Yu Huai offers a group portrait of Nanjing courtesans, mixing personal memories with reported anecdotes. Writing fifty years after the fall of the Ming, he expresses a deep nostalgia for courtesan culture that bears the toll of individual loss and national calamity. Together, they shed light on the sensibilities of late Ming intellectuals: their recollections of refined pleasures and ruminations on the vagaries of memory coexist with political engagement and a belief in bearing witness. With an introduction and extensive annotations, Plum Shadows and Plank Bridge is a valuable source for the literature of remembrance, the representation of women, and the social role of intellectuals during a tumultuous period in Chinese history.

In the Company of the Courtesan

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Author : Sarah Dunant
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1588365506
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (883 download)

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Download or read book In the Company of the Courtesan written by Sarah Dunant and published by Random House. This book was released on 2006-04-11 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My lady, Fiammetta Bianchini, was plucking her eyebrows and biting color into her lips when the unthinkable happened and the Holy Roman Emperor’s army blew a hole in the wall of God’s eternal city, letting in a flood of half-starved, half-crazed troops bent on pillage and punishment. Thus begins In the Company of the Courtesan, Sarah Dunant’s epic novel of life in Renaissance Italy. Escaping the sack of Rome in 1527, with their stomachs churning on the jewels they have swallowed, the courtesan Fiammetta and her dwarf companion, Bucino, head for Venice, the shimmering city born out of water to become a miracle of east-west trade: rich and rancid, pious and profitable, beautiful and squalid. With a mix of courage and cunning they infiltrate Venetian society. Together they make the perfect partnership: the sharp-tongued, sharp-witted dwarf, and his vibrant mistress, trained from birth to charm, entertain, and satisfy men who have the money to support her. Yet as their fortunes rise, this perfect partnership comes under threat, from the searing passion of a lover who wants more than his allotted nights to the attentions of an admiring Turk in search of human novelties for his sultan’s court. But Fiammetta and Bucino’s greatest challenge comes from a young crippled woman, a blind healer who insinuates herself into their lives and hearts with devastating consequences for them all. A story of desire and deception, sin and religion, loyalty and friendship, In the Company of the Courtesan paints a portrait of one of the world’s greatest cities at its most potent moment in history: It is a picture that remains vivid long after the final page.

The Courtesan's Book of Secrets

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Author : Georgie Lee
Publisher : Harlequin
ISBN 13 : 1460340868
Total Pages : 165 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (63 download)

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Download or read book The Courtesan's Book of Secrets written by Georgie Lee and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uncovered: a list of noblemen's names—each one guilty of treason To save his family legacy, Rafe Densmore must seize a courtesan's infamous register. No one can ever know how his father betrayed his country! One person stands in Rafe's way—the beautiful Cornelia, Comtesse de Vane. In the card rooms of Paris, Rafe and Cornelia made an unbeatable…intimate team. Until, convinced of Rafe's desertion, desperate Cornelia married an elderly comte. Now, returning to London an impoverished widow, she'll do anything to possess the register. Even if that means becoming Rafe's partner once again…. "Lee's novel hits the sweet spot." —RT Book Reviews on Engagement of Convenience

The Courtesan's Wager

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Author : Claudia Dain
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440687110
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (46 download)

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Download or read book The Courtesan's Wager written by Claudia Dain and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-02-03 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If Lady Amelia Caversham is to marry before another Season passes, she'd better find help-namely, that of the infamous courtesan-turned matchmaker Sophia Dalby. But even Amelia is shocked when Lady Dalby informs her that they will hold interview for the position. And most shocking of all? Only Dukes need apply.

The Accidental Courtesan

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Author : Cheryl Ann Smith
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 110154483X
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (15 download)

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Download or read book The Accidental Courtesan written by Cheryl Ann Smith and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-10-04 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this School for Brides romance, a respectable lady must play the part of a seasoned lover in a turnabout game of seduction and irresistible intrigue… The School for Brides stands on its principles: turn comely courtesans into proper wives. But when Lady Noelle Seymour attempts to save a bride-in-training from arrest by sneaking into a stranger’s bedroom to return a stolen necklace, she locks eyes with Gavin Blackwell and gets herself into a whole heap of trouble. Since the truth of her nocturnal visit could land both women in jail, Noelle offers a desperate excuse: She’s there as his new courtesan. Gavin has a lot to learn about London society, but a female housebreaker offering her seductive services is beyond the unexpected. When she vanishes, Gavin tracks her down and demands she make good on her proposition. However, there’s more at stake than Noelle’s virtue. That unfortunate night in Gavin’s room has made her an unwitting pawn in the treacherous game of a woman scorned, and now only Gavin can protect her—in every way he desires...

Scenes from a courtesan's life. The government clerks

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Author : Honoré de Balzac
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 846 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Scenes from a courtesan's life. The government clerks written by Honoré de Balzac and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 846 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Courtesan's Worth

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Author : Felicity George
Publisher : Orion Dash
ISBN 13 : 1398710474
Total Pages : 343 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (987 download)

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Download or read book A Courtesan's Worth written by Felicity George and published by Orion Dash. This book was released on 2023-07-06 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BRIDGERTON meets MOULIN ROUGE in this sexy, heartwarming and unputdownable opposites-attract Regency! 'A gorgeous, captivating Regency romance' SOPHIE IRWIN 'A smart story, compelling writing and a big smile on any reader's face when they finish' JODI ELLEN MALPAS A mistress cannot marry for love... As one of the famous Preece sisters, Kitty is the most sought-after courtesan in London. But with the vicious Duke of Gillingham scaring away any man who looks her way, securing a new arrangement with a wealthy gentleman will be no easy feat. Kitty's only hope to find someone suitable is through her loyal and cherished friend, the Reverend Sidney Wakefield. Sidney has devoted his life to the church, but it was never by choice. He is a writer and Kitty his muse. As he is roped into Kitty's plotting, he begins to realise that protecting her from the malevolent Duke comes at a price - and it might mean losing Kitty to someone else entirely. As Kitty and Sidney try to find a way out, it becomes clear that years of friendship have developed into something deeper. Except that they are from different worlds and Kitty's heart has never been hers to give away... YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS LOVE A COURTESAN'S WORTH 'Irresistibly sexy ... I adored every scintillating page' Jessica Bull 'A dark and seductively dangerous Regency world - think Bridgerton meets Moulin Rouge - where everything, especially love, has a high price' Emma Orchard

Shadows on the Moon

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Author : Zoë Marriott
Publisher : Candlewick Press
ISBN 13 : 0763653446
Total Pages : 465 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (636 download)

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Download or read book Shadows on the Moon written by Zoë Marriott and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trained in the magical art of shadow-weaving, sixteen-year-old Suzume, who is able to re-create herself in any form, is destined to use her skills to steal the heart of a prince in a revenge pot.

The Courtesan's Daughter

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Author : Claudia Dain
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9780425217207
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (172 download)

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Download or read book The Courtesan's Daughter written by Claudia Dain and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With her prospects for finding a suitable match limited by her mother's infamous past as one of London's most sought-after courtesans, Lady Caroline is dismayed to discover that her mother plans to purchase a husband for her by agreeing to settle the Earl of Ashdon's gambling debts in exchange for marriage. Original.

A Courtesan's Scandal

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Author : Julia London
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1668052776
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (68 download)

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Download or read book A Courtesan's Scandal written by Julia London and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-09-03 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author Julia London is at her best in this sensual Regency where a Duke must pretend his mistress is his wife. Kate Bergeron is the beautiful and mysterious former mistress of a cloth merchant...and the latest beauty to capture the interest of the Prince of Wales. Mired in a disastrous divorce, the Prince attempts to distract attention from his next amorous pursuit by ordering Grayson Christopher, the eligible Duke of Darlington, to pretend to London society that he is having an affair with Kate. When Grayson reluctantly agrees to his Prince's demand, he finds the lady no more willing than he is. Kate will grudgingly act the part in public, but her favors are not for sale to any man. As Grayson and Kate mimic ardor for the world to see, they find what started as a deception becoming all too real. And when passion flames into love, their predicament becomes extreme. For while marriage between a duke and a courtesan could never happen, Kate knows in her heart that she is willing to accept nothing less...

Scenes from a courtesan's life

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Author : Honoré de Balzac
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 446 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Scenes from a courtesan's life written by Honoré de Balzac and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Scenes from a Courtesan's Life

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Author : Honoré de Balzac
Publisher : Graphic Arts Books
ISBN 13 : 1513285327
Total Pages : 381 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (132 download)

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Download or read book Scenes from a Courtesan's Life written by Honoré de Balzac and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2021-05-21 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After Vautrin helps Lucien overcome a mental breakdown, the two men decide to align forces in pursuit of social status and wealth. Operating under an alias, Vautrin offers to help Lucien redeem himself and move back to Paris, with the condition that Lucien follows his orders exactly. Happy to comply, the pair return to the capital city, living in excess and racking up a debt as they pretend they can afford this luxurious lifestyle. With a goal of gaining the attention and love of a wealthy woman, Vautrin helps Lucien appear to be an eligible and desirable bachelor. However, his plan is compromised when Lucien instead meets Esther, a beautiful sex worker. First trying to keep their relationship a secret from Vautrin, Lucien and Esther share an amorous connection. However, as the relationship continues, Lucien must choose between his newfound love, or the shallow charade he and Vautrin have cultivated. Though, the decision may not be his to make, and as always, Vautrin always has a plan. With intricate descriptions of the buildings, culture, and people of Paris, Scenes from a Courtesan’s Life by Honoré de Balzac provides invaluable insight to into the social history of France. This observation of the time allows readers a rare and unfiltered perspective on the 19th century Parisian society, particularly on their values and class distinctions. With themes of morality, romance, and class, Scenes from a Courtesan’s Life explores the dark and unspoken aspects of society while entertaining with a thrilling storyline and compelling characters. First published as a serial in four parts in 1838, this Balzac classic is captivating and clever. With surprises and twists, there is never a dull moment in Scenes from a Courtesan’s Life This edition of Scenes from a Courtesan’s Life by Honoré de Balzac features a stunning new cover design and is presented in a font that is both stylish and readable. With these accommodations, this edition is accessible and appealing to contemporary audiences, restoring Scenes from a Courtesan’s Life to modern standards while preserving the intricacy and value of Honoré de Balzac’s work.

Scenes from a Courtesan's life, pt. 1

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Author : Honoré de Balzac
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 456 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Scenes from a Courtesan's life, pt. 1 written by Honoré de Balzac and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Scenes from a Courtesan's Life

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Author : Оноре де Бальзак
Publisher : Litres
ISBN 13 : 5040757069
Total Pages : 776 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (47 download)

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Download or read book Scenes from a Courtesan's Life written by Оноре де Бальзак and published by Litres. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 776 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Scenes from a Courtesan's Life

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Author : Honore de Balzac
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
ISBN 13 : 1613101112
Total Pages : 1851 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (131 download)

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Download or read book Scenes from a Courtesan's Life written by Honore de Balzac and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 1851 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: