Download or read book Unmasking Prometheus written by Diana Bold and published by Tracy Liebchen. This book was released on 2022-08-16 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first three books in Diana Bold's UNMASKING PROMETHEUS series. MASKED INTENTIONS Adrian Strathmore is a reclusive genius by day. However, by night, he is a masked avenger named Prometheus, rescuing unfortunate children from lives of prostitution. Horribly burned as a child, he loves the anonymity of his mask. Vanessa Bourke, the famous actress, is fascinated by both Adrian Strathmore, who throws flowers at her feet but remains in the shadows, and Prometheus, the masked man who shows up in her flat in the middle of the night with a small boy he's saved. When she discovers they are one and the same, she begs him to unmask himself, to no avail. He is willing to lose her forever rather than trust her to love him despite his scars. Frustrated, she blackmails Adrian into marrying her, ruining his trust. Will he ever believe she's come to love the man behind the mask? MASKED PROMISES When Lucien Strathmore, the Earl of Hawkesmere, sets out to find his abducted little sister, he finds the woman he'd once loved instead. Serenity Pratt had been the gamekeeper's daughter, and they'd spent one magical summer together, but then she'd disappeared without a trace. Now, she's back in his life and he must deal with the tragedy she's been hiding. In order to solve the mystery that tore them apart, he must take up the mask of Prometheus, the masked avenger he and his brothers created to deal with their troubled childhood. But what he finds forces him to make an untenable decision. MASKED DESIRES The last of the Strathmore brothers, Morgan, who lost his wife at the hands of the Earl of Winters, retreats into his art where he once found solace. But when the masked vigilante, Prometheus, returns to prowl the darkest corners of the East End, Morgan discovers that neither of his brothers is behind the mask. Perplexed by this new Prometheus and determined to get to the bottom of this mystery, his search for the daring imposter leads him to Fiona Bohannan, who runs the orphanage where Prometheus takes the rescued children. Fiona won't reveal Prometheus's identity, but Morgan finds purpose in helping Fiona and the children. By day, Fiona is the caring headmistress of the orphanage. By night, she secretly dons the mask and cape to continue the work of Prometheus. Dodging Morgan's questions, she tells him so many lies that it soon becomes impossible to tell him the truth. As the sparks fly between them, she continues to play her dangerous game in order to rescue innocent children from a terrible fate. But when she is captured, déjà vu rears its ugly head. Will Morgan lose the new love of his life as well, or will the Strathmore brothers band together to defeat the evil Earl of Winters, once and for all?

Download or read book Once a Pirate written by Diana Bold and published by Tracy Liebchen. This book was released on 2022-05-05 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A broken bond... Talon Montgomery has no reason to love his family. The illegitimate son of a wealthy earl, ignore by his father and out of touch with his brother, he has made his own way in the world as a privateer. When he is arrested for piracy, he desperately reaches out to the earl for help, only to be offered a devil's bargain: Seduce his brother's wife in exchange for the lives of his crew. A neglected bride... Lady Katherine Sutcliff has been married to Talon's brother for two years yet has never spent a night in his bed. Unhappy and isolated, Katherine never expects her father-in-law to go so far as to barter her to his illegitimate son in order to produce an heir. When she reluctantly finds herself on a voyage to America with her husband and his brother, Katherine finds herself in the middle of a dangerous game with no idea that she is about to lose something far more precious than her virtue. A borrowed wife... When Talon agrees to entice his brother's wife, he never expects to wind up fighting for her heart. Now Talon's carefully constructed plans are about to come tumbling down, for God help him, the unthinkable is occurring—he's falling in love. Although her husband's false vows have already dashed her dreams, Katherine instinctively trusts his brother. But as the beguiling pirate wreaks havoc on her—body, mind, and soul—what will happen when Talon's deception is uncovered? And what if Talon refuses to relinquish his borrowed bride, no matter what the cost?

Download or read book Masked Intentions written by Diana Bold and published by Tracy Liebchen. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From award-winning author Diana Bold, MASKED INTENTIONS is the first book in UNMASKING PROMETHEUS, a new series set in the glittering world of Victorian England, where secrets abound and passions ignite. Adrian Strathmore, a reclusive genius haunted by his past, leads a double life. By day, he is an enigmatic genius, revered for his intellect and eccentricity. But it is under the cover of darkness that he becomes Prometheus, the masked avenger who rescues innocent children from the clutches of a merciless underworld. Scarred both inside and out, he finds solace in his hidden identity and the noble purpose it serves. Vanessa Bourke, a beautiful actress, finds herself drawn to both Adrian Strathmore, the elusive figure who showers her with tokens of admiration, and Prometheus, the enigmatic hero, not realizing they are one and the same. Consumed by her desire to know the man behind the mask, Vanessa pleads for him to reveal himself, to trust in her love despite his scars. But Adrian, deeply wounded and guarded, fears the vulnerability that accompanies unmasking his true self. Determined not to risk his heart, he pushes her away, willing to lose her forever rather than face the possibility of rejection. Desperate to break through Adrian's defenses and prove the depths of her affection, Vanessa resorts to an audacious act of blackmail. With their lives forever changed, they enter into a marriage built on deceit and shattered trust. As their relationship evolves and Vanessa's love for Adrian deepens, she struggles to mend the bonds she has broken and convince him that her feelings are genuine. Amidst the grandeur and splendor of Victorian society, Adrian and Vanessa embark on a tumultuous journey of self-discovery, forgiveness, and the healing power of true love. Will Adrian find the courage to unmask not only his scars but also his heart, allowing Vanessa to see the man he truly is? Or will the shadows of their pasts forever keep them apart? MASKED INTENTIONS is a captivating Victorian historical romance that explores the transformative power of love, the resilience of the human spirit, and the beauty that lies beneath the masks we wear.

Download or read book Finding the Black Orchid written by Diana Bold and published by Tracy Liebchen. This book was released on 2018-11-17 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Jessalyn Hunter finds herself ruined, both socially and financially, she is forced to accept the help of her brother's best friend -- a man she's loved since childhood. Haunted by a tragic past, Ethan has spent his life evading emotional attachments. However, when his dying friend asks him to marry Jessalyn, he reluctantly agrees, fearing the weight of responsibility that comes with it. In a marriage born out of necessity, Jessalyn and Ethan embark on a journey where unexpected feelings blossom. As their hearts yearn for connection, the shadows of their past threaten to consume them. Will they find the strength to embrace love, or will the ghosts of their previous lives extinguish the flame? Join Lady Jessalyn and Ethan in this captivating historical romance as they navigate the delicate balance between duty, desire, and the redemptive power of true love. Will they defy the odds and forge a future together, or will their haunted pasts tear them apart?

Download or read book Dark Desires written by Diana Bold and published by Tracy Liebchen. This book was released on 2022-11-08 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From award-winning author Diana Bold, DARK DESIRES is the sixth book in UNMASKING PROMETHEUS, a new series set in the glittering world of Victorian England, where secrets abound and passions ignite. Mandrake Blackstone, the resolute Assistant Metropolitan Police Commissioner, finds himself entangled in a web of suspicion and treachery. A haunting suspicion gnaws at him, casting doubt on his own brother, Viscount Danbury, who he believes may be the elusive and ruthless killer known as The Viper. Determined to uncover the truth, Drake is faced with a daunting task. How can he apprehend his own brother without solid evidence? The weight of his duty presses heavily upon him, threatening to consume his every thought. Yet, when fate intervenes, Drake's world is turned upside down. Kidnapped, Drake finds himself held captive alongside Heather Fields, a beguiling lady's maid. The very presence of this spirited young woman challenges Drake's beliefs and forces him to question the line between right and wrong. As the walls close in around them, a forbidden connection grows, defying the boundaries of their social divide. In the midst of danger and uncertainty, love blossoms between Drake and Heather. Their hearts become entwined, igniting a passionate flame that burns brighter than any code of ethics or duty. But as their bond deepens, Drake faces an agonizing choice. Should he forsake all he has fought for in the name of justice and choose love? Or must he sacrifice his own happiness to uphold the principles that guide his life? In this enthralling tale of loyalty, betrayal, and forbidden desire, Mandrake Blackstone must confront the ultimate test of his convictions. Can he navigate the perilous path between his duty to the law and the call of his heart? Will he find the strength to unravel the truth behind The Viper's reign of terror, even if it means confronting his own flesh and blood? And when faced with an impossible choice, will love triumph over all, or will duty prevail, leaving their hearts forever entangled in a web of longing and regret?

Download or read book Masked Desires written by Diana Bold and published by Tracy Liebchen. This book was released on 2020-11-29 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From award-winning author Diana Bold, MASKED DESIRES is the third book in UNMASKING PROMETHEUS, a new series set in the glittering world of Victorian England, where secrets abound and passions ignite. Morgan Strathmore seeks solace in his art after the tragic loss of his beloved wife at the hands of his evil stepbrother, the notorious Earl of Winters. But when the masked vigilante known as Prometheus once again emerges from the darkness, rescuing children from the treacherous streets of the East End, Morgan is startled to discover that neither of his brothers is behind the mask. Determined to unravel the enigma surrounding this new Prometheus, Morgan's relentless pursuit leads him to Fiona Bohannan, the fiery redhead who runs the orphanage where Prometheus brings the rescued children. Fiona, the devoted headmistress of the orphanage by day, dons the mask and cape of Prometheus by night, driven by an unwavering commitment to protect innocent lives. Drawn together by circumstance and a shared desire to shield those in need, Morgan and Fiona find themselves entangled in a web of lies and deceit. Fiona's elusive answers only deepen the mystery, leaving Morgan torn between his longing for the truth and his growing desire. As sparks ignite and their connection intensifies, Fiona continues her perilous double life, risking everything to save helpless children from a cruel fate. Yet, when she is captured by the Earl of Winters, the echoes of a painful past resurface. In a race against time, Morgan must confront his demons, challenge the secrets that bind them, and fight for a future where love triumphs over darkness. Will the united forces of the Strathmore brothers prove strong enough to vanquish the sinister Earl of Winters once and for all? MASKED DESIRES in an intricate dance of love and deception where trust is tested, secrets unravel, and a passion as fierce as the night unfolds. Will Morgan and Fiona find solace in each other's arms amidst the chaos, or will their destinies be forever masked by uncertainty? Discover the irresistible allure of love and redemption in this Victorian tale that will leave your heart racing until the final, breathtaking page.

Download or read book Dark Promises written by Diana Bold and published by Tracy Liebchen. This book was released on 2022-05-18 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lady Jocelyn Layton is a young, widow who has no intention of ever marrying again. Her elderly husband left her completely independent, but her short marriage left her perfectly content to be alone. However, when her sister Evelyn goes missing, she is forced to turn to the one man who makes her pulse race. Inspector Sebastian Ness is trying to catch a serial killer, and he has no time to track down the whereabouts of a spoiled society lady, even if the most beautiful woman he's ever known is the one asking for his help. However, when it becomes clear that Jocelyn's sister might be yet another of the madman's victims, he is forced to work closely with her to find out what Evelyn knew before the killer strikes again.

Download or read book Masked Promises written by Diana Bold and published by Tracy Liebchen. This book was released on 2021-09-13 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From award-winning author Diana Bold, MASKED PROMISES is the second book in UNMASKING PROMETHEUS, a new series set in the glittering world of Victorian England, where secrets abound and passions ignite. In the grandeur of Victorian England, Lucien Strathmore, the distinguished Earl of Hawkesmere, embarks on a perilous quest to rescue his younger sister from the clutches of his murderous stepbrother. Yet, his search takes an unexpected turn when he comes face to face with the woman who had captured his heart long ago. Serenity Pratt, the daughter of his country estate’s gamekeeper, had vanished from his life without a trace. Now, she stands before him, harboring a tragic secret that has shaped her existence. Haunted by their shared past, Lucien and Serenity must confront the pain and secrets that tore them apart. As they unravel the mysteries of their intertwined destinies, Lucien is compelled to don the mask of Prometheus, the enigmatic avenger forged by him and his brothers to confront the shadows of their troubled childhood. Together, they delve into a world of darkness, unraveling the sinister truth that binds them. As their journey unfolds, love reignites and threatens to consume them once more. But with the weight of their individual burdens and the looming imminent danger, will Lucien be forced to make an impossible choice? Can he reconcile the demands of duty and his heart's yearning? MASKED PROMISES is an enthralling Victorian historical romance. Join Lucien and Serenity as they navigate a treacherous path of secrets, redemption, and rekindled passion. Will they triumph over the shadows that threaten to consume them, or will their pasts forever divide them in a heartbreaking tale of love and sacrifice?

Download or read book Dark Intentions written by Diana Bold and published by Tracy Liebchen. This book was released on 2021-11-30 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From award-winning author Diana Bold, DARK INTENTIONS is the fourth book in the UNMASKING PROMETHEUS series. In the shadows of Victorian London, where darkness conceals the truth and danger lurks at every turn, Lady Allison Croft and Inspector Quinn O'Brien are about to embark on a treacherous journey that will test their resolve and ignite forbidden desires. Lady Allison, a fiercely independent heiress, has sworn off love and marriage, determined to control her own fate and protect her vast fortune. Devoting herself to philanthropy and helping those in need, she believes she has found contentment in a life devoid of romantic entanglements. But when the life of Polly, a young woman she's vowed to rescue, is brutally cut short, Lady Allison's world is shattered, and the call for justice becomes an all-consuming fire within her. Inspector Quinn O'Brien, a dedicated officer of the law, has been captivated by Lady Allison's beauty and strength since the day he saved her from danger five years ago. Bound by duty, he has suppressed his growing attraction, focusing on his work and the pursuit of justice. However, when Polly's murder brings them together once more, Quinn can no longer deny the magnetic pull between them. United in their quest for answers, Allison and Quinn delve into the dark underbelly of London, where secrets and malevolence thrive. As danger closes in around them, their shared determination to unveil the truth ignites a passion they can no longer deny. But their disparate worlds collide, leaving them to question if love can bridge the divide between a lady of privilege and a humble police inspector. In a society where propriety and class distinctions dictate the rules, Lady Allison and Inspector Quinn must confront the whispers of scandal and the judgment of society. Will they find the strength to follow their hearts, or will the weight of their differences tear them apart? As their love is tested against the backdrop of danger and deceit, they must decide if they are willing to defy convention and forge a future together amidst the shadows of dark intentions.

Download or read book Marrying the American Heiress written by Diana Bold and published by Tracy Liebchen. This book was released on 2021-05-14 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michael Blake, a straitlaced English nobleman, desperately needs to marry an heiress. When he discovers that his intended bride--and her much-need dowry--has been romanced away from him by his own brother, he is forced to turn to the only other great heiress on the market. Emma Marks is an American adventuress who has spent the last few years traveling the world--a bargain she made with her father in return for her promise to marry a titled aristocrat by the time she's twenty-five. But when Michael is accused of a crime he didn't commit, can Emma help him deal with the ghosts of his past? And can Michael show Emma she doesn't need to travel the world to be happy because love is the greatest adventure of all?

Download or read book Seducing the Spinster written by Diana Bold and published by Tracy Liebchen. This book was released on 2019-12-06 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Julian Tremaine, the Earl of Basingstoke, is a notorious rake; Lady Jane Bennett is a spinster with a spotless reputation. Neighbors since childhood, they’d always expected to marry. They’d been the best of friends, and when Julian experienced a string of tragedies, Jane had been the one he’d turned to for comfort. However, when her father died the year she turned eighteen, Julian hadn’t known how to be there for her the way she’d been there for him. Instead of marrying her and giving her the protection of his wealth and title, he’d run away, leaving her destitute and alone. Broken-hearted and disappointed, Jane has learned to fend for herself and vowed never to love again. Now, seven years later, circumstances have thrown them into each other’s paths once again. Julian has realized what a mistake he’d made and wants a chance to show her that’s she’s the only woman he’s ever loved. However, thoroughly independent and stubborn Jane would rather be alone than make a mistake of her own. The most charming rake in London is waging a tireless campaign to win the heart of the most confirmed spinster. Will she give in to his advances or be the one to break his heart this time?

Download or read book Anger Revolution and Romanticism written by Andrew M. Stauffer and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2005-08-11 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Romantic age was one of anger and its consequences: revolution and reaction, terror and war. Andrew M. Stauffer explores the changing place of anger in the literature and culture of the period, as English men and women rethought their relationship to the aggressive passions in the wake of the French Revolution. Drawing on diverse fields and discourses such as aesthetics, politics, medicine and the law and tracing the classical legacy the Romantics inherited, Stauffer charts the period's struggle to define the relationship of anger to justice and the creative self. In their poetry and prose, Romantic authors including Blake, Coleridge, Godwin, Shelley and Byron negotiate the meanings of indignation and rage amidst a clamourous debate over the place of anger in art and in civil society. This innovative book has much to contribute to the understanding of Romantic literature and the cultural history of the emotions.

Download or read book Brides of Scandal written by Diana Bold and published by Tracy Liebchen. This book was released on 2022-01-18 with total page 595 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete box set of Diana Bold's BRIDES OF SCANDAL series. GAMBLING ON THE DUKE'S DAUGHTER Captain Dylan Blake has spent the last decade fighting for his country. Desperate for a little peace, he sells his commission and returns to England but soon finds himself angry and adrift in London Society. When an old nemesis challenges him to a wager -- he must get Lady Natalia Sinclair to dance with him twice in one evening -- he is willing to play along. MARRYING THE AMERICAN HEIRESS Michael Blake, a straitlaced English nobleman, desperately needs to marry an heiress. When he discovers that his intended bride--and her much-need dowry--has been romanced away from him by his own brother, he is forced to turn to the only other great heiress on the market. Emma Marks is an American adventuress who has spent the last few years traveling the world--a bargain she made with her father in return for her promise to marry a titled aristocrat by the time she's twenty-five. But when Michael is accused of a crime he didn't commit, can Emma help him deal with the ghosts of his past? And can Michael show Emma she doesn't need to travel the world to be happy because love is the greatest adventure of all? SEDUCING THE SPINSTER Julian Tremaine, the Earl of Basingstoke, is a notorious rake; Lady Jane Bennett is a spinster with a spotless reputation. Neighbors since childhood, they'd always expected to marry. They'd been the best of friends, and when Julian experienced a string of tragedies, Jane had been the one he'd turned to for comfort. However, when her father died the year she turned eighteen, Julian hadn't known how to be there for her the way she'd been there for him. Instead of marrying her and giving her the protection of his wealth and title, he'd run away, leaving her destitute and alone. Broken-hearted and disappointed, Jane has learned to fend for herself and vowed never to love again. Now, seven years later, circumstances have thrown them into each other's paths once again. Julian has realized what a mistake he'd made and wants a chance to show her that's she's the only woman he's ever loved. However, thoroughly independent and stubborn Jane would rather be alone than make a mistake of her own. The most charming rake in London is waging a tireless campaign to win the heart of the most confirmed spinster. Will she give in to his advances or be the one to break his heart this time? FINDING THE BLACK ORCHID When Lady Jessalyn Hunter finds herself ruined, both socially and financially, she is forced to accept the help of her brother's best friend -- a man she's loved since childhood. Ethan Tremaine has spent his entire life running from the tragedy of his past, but he can't refuse his best friend's dying request. He reluctantly agrees to marry Jessalyn, even though he's terrified by the thought of someone depending on him. What begins as a marriage of convenience quickly becomes much more. Can they find the courage to love, or will they let the ghosts of their pasts destroy them?

Download or read book Masking and Unmasking the Female Mind written by Mary Anne Schofield and published by University of Delaware Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work concentrates on how eighteenth-century feminine novelists articulate the concerns important to women's lives and fates, and argues that these novelists used their romances to combat the controlling ideologies of the age.

Download or read book The Unmasking Style in Social Theory written by Peter Baehr and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the nature of unmasking in social theory, in revolutionary movements and in popular culture. Unmasking is not the same as scientific refutation or principled disagreement. When people unmask, they claim to rip off a disguise, revealing the true beneath the feigned. The author distinguishes two basic types of unmasking. The first, aimed at persons or groups, exposes hypocrisy and enmity, and is a staple of revolutionary movements. The second, aimed at ideas, exposes illusions and ideologies, and is characteristic of radical social theory since the eighteenth-century Enlightenment. The Unmasking Style in Social Theory charts the intellectual origins of unmasking, its shifting priorities, and its specific techniques in social theory. It also explores sociology’s relationship to the concept of unmasking through an analysis of writers who embrace, adapt or reshape its meaning. Such sociologists include Vilfredo Pareto, Karl Mannheim, Raymond Aron, Peter Berger, Pierre Bourdieu, Luc Boltanski and Christian Smith. Finally, taking conspiracy theories, accusations of social phobia and new concepts such as micro-aggression as examples of unmasking techniques, the author shows how unmasking contributes to the polarization and bitterness of much public discussion. Demonstrating how unmasking is baked into modern culture, yet arguing that alternatives to it are still possible, this book is, in sum, a compelling study of unmasking and its impact upon modern political life and social theory.

Download or read book Another Freedom written by Svetlana Boym and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2018-07-02 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The word “freedom” is so overly used—and frequently abused—that it is always in danger of becoming nothing but a cliché. In Another Freedom, Svetlana Boym offers us a refreshing new portrait of the age-old concept. Exploring the rich cross-cultural history of the idea of freedom, from its origins in ancient Greece to the present day, she argues that our attempts to imagine freedom should occupy the space of not only “what is” but also “what if.” Beginning with notions of sacrifice and the emergence of a public sphere for politics and art, Boym expands her account to include the relationships between freedom and liberation, modernity and terror, and political dissent and creative estrangement. While depicting a world of differences, she affirms lasting solidarities based on the commitment to the passionate thinking that reflections on freedom require. To do so, Boym assembles a remarkable cast of characters: Aeschylus and Euripides, Kafka and Mandelstam, Arendt and Heidegger, and a virtual encounter between Dostoevsky and Marx on the streets of Paris. By offering a fresh look at the strange history of this idea, Another Freedom delivers a nuanced portrait of freedom, one whose repercussions will be felt well into the future.

Download or read book Unmasking Prometheus written by Ola Jay and published by . This book was released on 2024-01-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Unmasking Prometheus: A Financial Thriller," readers are taken on a heart-pounding journey into the treacherous world of high finance and cutting-edge technology. When the brilliant financier Robert Thornton disappears, leaving behind a cryptic message, it sets off a chain of events that will unearth a web of conspiracy, market manipulation, and dangerous secrets. Detective Alex Hartman and his partner, Detective Sarah Mitchell, along with Robert Thornton's determined daughter, Mia, embark on a relentless pursuit of truth. As they race against time to expose the dark forces behind Project Prometheus-a technology with the potential to disrupt global markets-they find themselves in a perilous battle against powerful adversaries willing to stop at nothing to protect their secrets. "Unmasking Prometheus" is a gripping tale of courage, determination, and the unyielding quest for justice. Set against the backdrop of a modern metropolis, the story explores the boundaries of morality, the consequences of unchecked power, and the resilience of those who dare to challenge the status quo. With vividly crafted characters and a suspenseful narrative, this financial thriller will keep readers on the edge of their seats, unveiling a world where the pursuit of truth comes with a price and where the city's glittering lights cast shadows over the most dangerous secrets.