Download or read book Penhallow written by Georgette Heyer and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A family tyrant whose murder has shocking and far-reaching consequences... Hated for his cruel and vicious nature, yet ruling his family with an iron hand from his sickbed, tyrannical patriarch Adam Penhallow is found murdered the day before his birthday. His entire family had assembled for his birthday celebration, and every one of them had the ways and means to commit the crime. As accusation and suspicion turn in one direction, then another, the claws and backstabbing come out, and no one is exempt from the coming implosion. "Miss Heyer's characters act and speak with an ease and conviction that is as refreshing as it is rare in the ordinary mystery novel." —Times Literary Supplement "The characters are...among the most complex and believable characters she has created." —Boston Evening Transcript

Download or read book After the Ball written by David P. Penhallow and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This award-winning novel tells the chilling, hilarious and touching tale of Percy, a seven year old boy in pre-World War II Hawaii, who creates ingenious ways of deal-ing with his parents' divorce in the face of an ancient Hawaiian curse placed on his family. This coming-of-age odyssey reads like a Salingeresque thriller of 1941's world of Hawaii, Hollywood film stars, movies, and celebrities of the day. You'll fall in love with little Percy, laugh at his escapades and cry at his misfortunes as he shares his quest to remove the ancient curse that he believes has destroyed his family, culminating with the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor.

Download or read book The Last Gargoyle written by Paul Durham and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2018-01-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fans of Jonathan Auxier's The Night Gardener and Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book will tremble with delight for this haunting tale about a lonely gargoyle who isn't alone at all. Penhallow is the last of his kind. The stone gargoyle--he'd prefer you call him a grotesque--fearlessly protects his Boston building from the spirits who haunt the night. But even he is outmatched when Hetty, his newest ward, nearly falls victim to the Boneless King, the ruler of the underworld. Then there's Viola, the mysterious girl who keeps turning up at the most unlikely times. In a world where nightmares come to life, Viola could be just the ally Penhallow needs. But can he trust her when every shadow hides another secret? Can he afford not to?

Download or read book The Bride Takes a Groom written by Lisa Berne and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-04-24 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Star-crossed childhood friends meet again in “an elegant, poignant, and joyful romance and a must-read for Regency fans” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). Katherine Brooke may be a fabulously wealthy heiress, but she’s trapped, a pawn in her parents’ ruthless game to marry her into the nobility. Then Captain Hugo Penhallow—so charming, as handsome as a Greek god—comes into her life once more, and suddenly she sees a chance to be free. As a Penhallow, his is one of the highest names in the land, but still his family is facing ruin. So Katherine boldly proposes an exchange: his name for her money. But only if Hugo understands it’s merely a practical arrangement, and that she’s not surrendering herself entirely. Back from eight years in America and determined to give his younger siblings a better life, Hugo agrees. He’s never fallen in love, so why not? Yet neither of them guesses that this marriage will become far, far more than they ever dreamed of . . . “One of the most exciting new historical writers in a long time.” —Julia Quinn, New York Times–bestselling author of the Bridgerton novels “Berne takes all the classic elements of a Regency romance and turns them upside down. The most charming surprise is the hero . . . who stands out from the legion of Regency leading men before him by being kind.” —BookPage “Regency fans will love this forthright, intellectual heroine and affable, resourceful hero.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Download or read book The Parochial and Family History of the Deanery of Trigg Minor in the County of Cornwall written by Sir John Maclean and published by . This book was released on 1876 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Anne of Green Gables 14 Books Collection written by Lucy Maud Montgomery and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-29 with total page 3579 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lucy Maud Montgomery's collection of 14 books, including the iconic 'Anne of Green Gables', showcases her talent for capturing the whimsical and heartfelt journey of Anne Shirley, the imaginative and spirited orphan who finds a home in Green Gables. Montgomery's writing style is characterized by vivid imagery, witty dialogue, and insightful exploration of themes such as identity, friendship, and the beauty of nature. Set in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the series offers a charming glimpse into rural Canadian life and the enduring spirit of a young girl determined to find her place in the world. Lucy Maud Montgomery's own experiences growing up in rural Prince Edward Island undoubtedly influenced her portrayal of Anne's adventures, adding depth and authenticity to the beloved character. Through her timeless storytelling, Montgomery continues to captivate readers of all ages with Anne's endearing escapades, making this collection a must-read for anyone seeking a delightful and enriching literary experience.

Download or read book The Mystery Stone written by Victoria Marswell and published by . This book was released on 2022-02-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Supernatural stones. Ancient rituals. Mysterious ruins. Nothing unusual for the Hillestad siblings. Until?Jeanette Hillestad receives news of her brother's disappearance during his recent archaeological expedition and must travel to Kinsale, Ireland. She enlists the help of local Irishman Conlin Murphy, who's adamant about staying out of her rescue mission for the safety of his teenage daughter.But when relic hunters attack Jeanette, and Conlin discovers a map, they team up to search for her brother. The clues lead them on an international, life-threatening chase from Ireland to Old Quebec, and Montreal to New Hampshire.While on the run, Jeanette and Conlin's bond deepens with their undeniable attraction, which complicates matters.Now, they need a greater force to survive the dangerous people willing to kill for the Mystery Stone. The consequences of her brother's actions challenge their beliefs and may cost Jeanette to sacrifice everything.

Download or read book The Laird Takes a Bride written by Lisa Berne and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-08-29 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A bright, intelligent, heart-tugging romance.” - Kirkus Lisa Berne’s Penhallow Dynasty series continues as a Highlander marries against his will— and discovers he may have found the perfect bride Alasdair Penhallow, laird of his clan and master of Castle Tadgh, is forced to end his carefree bachelorhood, thanks to an ancient decree that requires him to marry. But Alasdair’s search for a biddable wife comes to a screeching halt when Fate serves up Fiona Douglass. Prickly as a thistle, Fiona challenges him at every turn, rendering herself surprisingly irresistible. Her love would be a prize indeed . . . if Alasdair could accept it. Fiona gave her heart once, and doesn’t plan to repeat that folly. Yet she finds herself drawn to Alasdair’s intelligence and strength, and the passion he incites goes well beyond her expectations for what’s only a marriage of expedience. Despite herself, she’s falling in love with her husband. But there’s a high wall between them—and Fiona’s not sure it can ever be torn down.

Download or read book Loyal to the Land written by Billy Bergin and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2006-08-31 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This heartfelt and often personal work continues the story of the Big Island’s Parker Ranch, one of the largest and most beautiful cattle ranches in the United States. It begins with the dynastic transition in ranch management from the formidable A. W. Carter to his son, Hartwell, who would be responsible for bringing the ranch effectively into the twentieth century. Although supervision of the ranch officially changed hands in 1937, A. W.’s wide-ranging influence continued to be felt for at least another decade. Later Hartwell Carter would also have to contend with the whims of ranch owner Richard Smart, who returned to the Islands in 1959, eager to take direct control of his estate. Under Carter’s stewardship, Parker Ranch raised its cow herd size by fifty percent and, through its subsidiary, Hawaii Meat Company, converted its beef marketing from a range-finished animal to a feedlot-confined, corn-fed, marbled carcass acceptable to the modern housewife. Hartwell Carter was followed by his assistant, Richard (Dick) Penhallow, as ranch manager in 1960. Penhallow’s tenure is given a detailed overview that illuminates his ambitious goals for improvements in water, land, livestock, personnel development, and the economics of the beef industry. Although Penhallow’s grand scheme for reorganizing an inefficient and divided industry into a single cooperative using state-of-the-art facilities ultimately failed, the subsequent history of beef marketing in the Islands bears out the soundness and wisdom of his ideas. In 1962 Smart selected Radcliffe (Rally) Greenwell as Penhallow’s successor. The new ranch manager arrived with strong, traditional values of stewardship handed down from generations of Kona ranchers. Greenwell’s initiatives were clear: to further enhance water development and increase the cow herd by thirty percent. He also instituted research to determine the cause of a scourge among young cattle called yellow calf syndrome. As the nine-year management of Greenwell unfolds, the book offers a close look at the leadership team of the era, which included Harry Kawai, John Kawamoto, Willie Kaniho, Yutaka Kimura, John Lekelesa, and Harry Ah Fong Ah Sam. The author, who became ranch veterinarian in 1970, also provides personal insights in the later sections of the book into the use of the element copper to greatly enhance the growth and health of cattle and the birth and expansion of the ranch’s Animal Health Program. The work concludes with the introduction of the mainland management team of Rubel and Lent, whose attempt to return to a pyramidal management structure took Parker Ranch by storm.

Download or read book International Catalogue of Scientific Literature written by and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The New Hampshire Genealogical Record written by and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Chronicles of Avonlea written by Lucy Maud Montgomery and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2022-10-24 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On Prince Edward Island, where Anne Shirley grew up in the sea-sprayed town of Avonlea, there was no shortage of wonderful stories. There was the case of Ludovic Speed, who wouldn't propose to the woman he had courted for fifteen years until Anne devised a plan to "speed" him up . . . if it didn't backfire and break his heart. But no one could blame mischievous Anne for the hilarious battle of the sexes that erupted when a man-hating woman and her cat got quarantined in the same house with a woman-hating bachelor and his dog. From sprawling Penhallow Grange, where a family waits nearly forever for two quarreling lovers to break their stubborn silence, to the tumbledown farm of Old Man Shaw, who awaits the retum of his beloved daughter, L. M. Montgomery has written twelve tales of secret hopes and hidden dreams, filled with enchantment and humor.

Download or read book You May Kiss the Bride written by Lisa Berne and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-03-28 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lisa Berne introduces you to the Penhallow Dynasty—men destined to marry, but hesitant to love. Wealthy and arrogant, Gabriel Penhallow knows it’s time to fulfill his dynastic duty. All he must do is follow “The Penhallow way”—find a biddable bride, produce an heir and a spare, and then live separate lives. It’s worked so well for generations, certainly one kiss with the delectable Livia Stuart isn’t going to change things. Society dictates he marry her, and one chit is as good as another as long as she’s from a decent family. But Livia’s transformation from an original to a mundane diamond of the first water makes Gabriel realize he desperately wants the woman who somehow provoked him into that kiss. And for all the ladies who’ve thrown themselves at him, it’s the one who wants to flee whom he now wants. But how will he keep this independent miss from flying away?

Download or read book Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the Superior Court of Judicature of New Hampshire written by New Hampshire. Superior Court of Judicature and published by . This book was released on 1872 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: