Download or read book Scandal at Six written by Ann Purser and published by Berkley. This book was released on 2013 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scandal and danger abound in the latest Lois Meade mystery. In her small village, Lois Meade has discovered that seemingly unhinged zookeeper Robert Pettinson and his nephew are knee-deep in illegal trade - and they don't take kindly to Lois poking her nose into their business. Enlisting the help of her faithful cleaner, Dot Nimmo, and police inspector Hunter Cowgill, Lois is determined to solve the mystery behind a suspicious death at the zoo - before more people meet an unnatural end.
Download or read book Scandal Regency Lovers 6 written by Carole Mortimer and published by Carole Mortimer. This book was released on 2019-07-31 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SCANDAL (Regency Lovers 6) is the last book in Amazon #1 & USA Today Bestselling Author, Carole Mortimer’s, historical romance series, Regency Lovers. Author’s note: This is a steaming HOT Regency romance. Rachel has never met anyone quite like Grayson Long. From the moment of their introduction Rachel finds Mr. Long to be brusque to the point of rudeness, arrogant as any duke, but so handsome he takes her breath away. Closer acquaintance does not improve upon that initial impression, but nor does her heart cease beating faster whenever Mr. Long is anywhere near. Grayson is accustomed now to always standing in the background, to never quite belonging, but it wasn’t always this way. Once he had an estate of his own, a family and a title, but all that was taken from him. He certainly has nothing to offer any woman let alone one as lovely and innocent as Miss Rachel Banford, resulting in him deciding to keep his distance from her whenever possible. But Grayson cannot continue to maintain that distance when Rachel becomes the target of a vindictive woman’s vengeance.
Download or read book Six Degrees of Scandal written by Caroline Linden and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2016-03-29 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Olivia Townsend is in trouble and out of options. Pursued by a dangerous man in search of a lost treasure she doesn’t possess, she’s got only two things in her favor: her late husband’s diary, which she was never meant to see… and the man who was her first—and only—love. Losing him broke her heart, though she’s been careful to hide it for the last ten years. But when he comes to her aid and vows to stand by her, no matter what, she can’t help but hope things will be different for them this time. James Weston has blamed himself for letting Olivia down when she needed him years ago, and now he’ll do whatever it takes to keep her safe—and to win her trust again. He’s confident he can outwit the villain chasing Olivia. But being so near her again threatens to expose every secret in his heart … even those that he swore would stay hidden forever.
Download or read book The Perfect Scandal written by Delilah Marvelle and published by HQN Books. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If there is anything Tristan Adam Hargrove, fourth Marquis of Moreland, has learned to avoid, it's scandal. For the dark and dashing lord is not only an honorable gentleman who would never seduce a woman for his own gain, he is also the author of How to Avoid a Scandal, the infamous red book that has swept like wildfire through the better part of London society. When a raven-haired beauty arrives as his new neighbor, he knows better than to succumb to the desire he feels. He knows little about her—only that she is high born, a protégé of the Crown and completely unsuitable for the base passions he hides from the world. If only he had never glimpsed the vulnerable beauty one fateful night. If only her lips were not so ravishingly red. If only it were not already too late to save her and himself from the untamed passion he is about to unleash in the name of love.
Download or read book The Arthur Crawford Scandal written by Michael D. Metelits and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2019-11-10 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set against the political background of 19th century colonial India, The Arthur Crawford Scandal presents a critical analysis of bureaucratic and legal corruption in the country and suggests some long-term implications for the Indian justice system. The scandal was exposed when the eponymous revenue commissioner of the Central Division of Bombay Presidency, Arthur Travers Crawford, stood accused of corruption, but was subsequently absolved of all allegations of bribery. Through a descriptive analysis of this event, the volume also focusses on the collateral damage of the scandal—the Indian victims—as well as issues of racism, cultural differences and class conflict. Written in an engaging manner, the volume draws one into the narrative of the empire and reveals how public discussions in the newspapers, court rooms, and the British parliament played a role in shaping public notions of administrative morality. The book shows that even a century ago, discriminatory treatment by officials involved in corrupt acts weakened public confidence in and support for the ruling government.
Download or read book Scandal and Reform written by Lawrence W. Sherman and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2023-04-28 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1978.
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...
Download or read book Scandal written by Alison Dagnes and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2013-12-05 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are many types of political scandals: sex, corruption, and election scandals are but a few. Political scandals are public events that have tremendous consequence on citizenry and can undermine democratic institutions-when we pay attention to scandal, we risk ignoring weightier matters. This volume brings together an array of academics to explore the impact of political scandals. What makes this book different from others is the wide spectrum of perspectives brought together to help analyze a single subject.
Download or read book Scandal at Bizarre written by Cynthia A. Kierner and published by University of Virginia Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the early 1790s Richard Randolph was accused of fathering a child by his sister-in-law, Nancy, and murdering the baby shortly after its birth. Rumors about the incident, which occurred during a visit to the plantation of close family friends, spread like wildfire. Randolph found himself on trial for the crime largely because of the public outrage fueled by these rumors. The rest of the household suffered too, and only Nancy, who later married the esteemed New York statesman Gouverneur Morris, would find any degree of happiness. A tale of family passion, betrayal, and deception, Scandal at Bizarre is a fascinating historical portrait of the social and political realities of a world long vanished.
Download or read book Scandal written by William Rayner and published by Heritage House Publishing Co. This book was released on 2001 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lotus Land's scandals of the past 130 years may seem to be all about money, but there's also been sex, corruption, staggering incompetence and outright lies. Jump aboard as veteran political junkie William Rayner explores BC's scandal-ridden history. Read about the comely juror and the murder suspect, the two politicians who fell in love on the job, the crooked cops, the scam artists, the double-talking bureaucrats and--above all--the fast ferries from hell.
Download or read book Scandal written by Colin Wilson and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-05-31 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What makes a good scandal? Money, politics and power, and a huge dose of media interest. Scandal reigns in the world of politics, celebrity, business, religion, royalty and art, and this book covers it all - from Watergate to Michael Jackson, Diana to Oscar Wilde. Distinguished writer Colin Wilson delves into the murky intrigues of British and American life to bring the most scandalous secrets to light. Containing brand new chapters on Michael Jackson, ENRON, the death of David Kelly, the Catholic Church sex scandals and the cash-for-honours scandal, and an updated chapter on OJ Simpson, here are the embarrassing true stories the rich and famous tried but failed to hide.
Download or read book The Scandal That Made Her His Queen written by Caitlin Crews and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2022-01-25 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One royal reputation, one scandalous night and one shocking consequence! This romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Caitlin Crews has it all! “You are carrying my heir… …You will reign as my Queen.” Crown Prince Zeus needed a front-page scandal to ruin his hated father’s plans for him. So when attraction flared with innocent Nina Graine, lady-in-waiting to the bride he never chose, one deliciously forbidden tryst seemed the perfect solution… Orphaned Nina has always shunned the spotlight. But now, after her scandalous encounter with the Prince, she’s penniless and pregnant! She wants nothing from Zeus aside from his protection. Certainly not a marriage proposal! Or for the desire between them to be reignited—hot, fast and as dangerous as ever… From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all the Pregnant Princesses books: Book 1: Crowned for His Christmas Baby by Maisey Yates Book 2: Pregnant by the Wrong Prince by Jackie Ashenden Book 3: The Scandal That Made Her His Queen by Caitlin Crews Book 4: His Bride with Two Royal Secrets by Marcella Bell
Download or read book Scandal and Silence written by Robert M. Entman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-08-26 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timely and engaging book challenges the conventional wisdom on media and scandal in the United States. The common view holds that media crave and actively pursue scandals whenever they sense corruption. Scandal and Silence argues for a different perspective. Using case studies from the period 1988-2008, it shows that: Media neglect most corruption, providing too little, not too much scandal coverage; Scandals arise from rational, controlled processes, not emotional frenzies - and when scandals happen, it’s not the media but governments and political parties that drive the process and any excesses that might occur; Significant scandals are indeed difficult for news organizations to initiate and harder for them to maintain and bring to appropriate closure; For these reasons cover-ups and lying often work, and truth remains essentially unrecorded, unremembered. Sometimes, bad behavior stimulates an avalanche of media attention with demonstrable political consequences, yet other times, equally shoddy activity receives little notice. This book advances a theoretical model to explain these differences, revealing an underlying logic to what might seem arbitrary and capricious journalism. Through case studies of the draft and military scandals involving Dan Quayle, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and John Kerry; alleged sexual misconduct of politicians including but not limited to Clinton; and questionable financial dealings of Clinton and George W Bush, the book builds a new understanding of media scandals which will be essential reading for anyone concerned with the relationship between media and democracy today.
Download or read book The American Political Scandal written by David R. Dewberry and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-08-13 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this holistic examination of political scandal in the United States, David Dewberry argues convincingly that such scandals follow a consistent narrative centered largely on media coverage and politician performance rather than the actual corruption or ethics violation committed. In making this argument, he also provides an analytical framework for understanding the patterns underlying scandals regardless of their unique political contexts. Dewberry dissects four major examples—Teapot Dome, Watergate, Iran-Contra, and Clinton/Lewinsky—and explores the roles of various constituencies involved in creating, reacting to, and mediating the scandal. What is the true role of journalism within the context of scandal? What persuasive techniques do politicians employ to develop and perpetuate scandals? What motives and values bring scandals to a close? In addition to the core cases, Dewberry incorporates briefer examples from contemporary and ongoing controversies including Anthony Weiner’s sexting scandal, money and sex in Congress, how cover-ups have gone digital, and Chris Christie’s Bridgegate. The result is a fascinating and thoughtful look at the relationships among political discourse, free speech, and democracy.
Download or read book Scandal s Virgin written by Louise Allen and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2014-05-20 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lady with a secret sorrow Reeling from heartbreak, Lady Laura Campion transformed herself into the infamous Scandal's Virgin of high society--flirtatious, alluring and utterly shocking--yet always stopping short of absolute ruin. But now she has new hope--the daughter she thought lost is alive, and under the guardianship of the powerful Avery Falconer, Earl of Wykeham. Going into battle against Lord Wykeham may be her only option to win little Alice back, but she doesn't expect the irresistible attraction that simmers between her and the formidable Earl. Laura finally has a chance at happiness, but can she persuade Avery to forgive her past? "Allen reaches into readers' hearts." --RT Book Reviews on Married to a Stranger
Download or read book Scandal and Corruption in Congress written by Michael J. Pomante II and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2022-11-07 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scandal and Corruption in Congress guides readers through the history of corruption in Congress, exploring policies outlawing corruption, attempts to hide unethical behaviour, getting caught, the repercussions of getting caught, and how corruption in the U.S. compares to corruption in other nations.
Download or read book One Night of Scandal written by Darcy Burke and published by Zealous Quill Press. This book was released on 2021-01-15 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet the unforgettable men of London's most notorious tavern, The Wicked Duke. Seductively handsome, with charm and wit to spare, one night with these rakes and rogues will never be enough... Jack Barrett is an ambitious member of parliament with no time or desire for a wife. When he catches the Duke of Eastleigh’s sister sneaking inside one of London’s private gentlemen’s clubs, he’s shocked—and dangerously charmed—and assumes the role of protector, only to discover she has the means to destroy him. Social pariah Lady Viola Fairfax masquerades as a man to pen a column in a popular women’s magazine. When she stumbles upon a brewing scandal that implicates a prominent MP, she seizes the chance to establish herself as a real journalist. However, the infuriating and intoxicating man may not be the radical he’s purported to be, and the more time they spend together, the more she risks the one thing she’s sworn never to do: fall in love. Wicked Dukes Club #1: One Night for Seduction by Erica Ridley Wicked Dukes Club #2: One Night of Surrender by Darcy Burke Wicked Dukes Club #3: One Night of Passion by Erica Ridley Wicked Dukes Club #4: One Night of Scandal By Darcy Burke Wicked Dukes Club #5: One Night to Remember by Erica Ridley Wicked Dukes Club #6: One Night of Temptation by Darcy Burke
