"That Dazzling Sun," Book 2 in The Tinsmith's Apprentice trilogy, continues the vivid coming-of-age story of Isaac Granger, slave to Thomas Jefferson, begun in Bechtel's marvelously adept debut novel, "A Partial Sun" in which Isaac begins his complicated apprenticeship at age fifteen as a tinsmith in Philadelphia in the fall of 1790. In this second book, Rachel Bringhouse, the tinsmith's daughter and Isaac's tutur, sails off to Englad to work alongside the famous social activist and poet, Hannah Moore, writing enthusiastic letters to Isaac and which Isaac answers back with assistance from the irrepressibly poetic cook's helper, Ovid. Meanwhile, Billey gardner, the feisty and opportunistic former slave of James Madison, pesters Isaac with notions of a business partnership; the charismatic Dr. Cornelius Sharp uses Isaac to confront Jefferson as a debt-ridden slaveowner; and the Reverend Richard Allen provides Isaac with a most surprising document. When an exuberant Rachel returns... Views: 517
INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • "Grisham meets Ludlum on Wall Street . . . a fast-paced roller coaster of love and lust, murder and betrayal, politics and business."—USA Today"Entertaining and energetic . . . superbly taut . . . Frey keeps up the suspense right to the end."—Financial TimesInvestment banker Andrew Falcon is spearheading the biggest hostile takeover in Wall Street history—and counting on a staggering five-million-dollar fee if he can pull it off. But Falcon doesn't realize that he has stumbled onto the secret power of a shadowy organization known only as The Sevens. He discovers a scheme so interwoven in financial and political sabotage, so vast and brilliantly designed, that it staggers the imagination.His only chance to stop it depends on taking overwhelming risks—and learning which of the two beautiful women in his life can be trusted. Andrew Falcon's struggle for survival begins as he tries to... Views: 517
Falling in love with two men from the same family is scandalous enough...Jane Malcolm is in big trouble. Young and inexperienced, she had idolized the husband of her deceased sister so much, that in her romantic dreams, Ian Harrison was the knight in shining armor. His pending marriage might crush Jane's fantasies but strengthens her resolve to prove that she is the one for him. Before she makes her move, a well-known rake will put an end to her plans and make her question where her heart truly lies...Alexander Harrison was used to occupying women's attention. Blessed with a beautiful face and charming ways, scandal followed him everywhere. Now, he is about to provide the ton with one of the biggest gossips, for Alexander can't stay away from the young daughter of a reclusive noble family. But as he gets closer to her, more secrets of her past are coming to light...How will Jane be transformed from a lovestruck girl to a strong-willed woman? And is this scandalous rake the only danger she must be protected from?A storm brought them together… another one threatened to keep them apart… Views: 517
It all seemed too good to be true... The moment artist Riana Evans sees the dilapidated mansion in Wales, she determines to buy it, despite its unhappy past – twenty years ago, five maids died there in mysterious circumstances. The house's 'ghosts' prove good for business – inspiring her paintings and providing atmosphere at a series of ghost-spotting weekends. Her romantic life begins to look up too in the form of handsome airman Tom Maybury. But the mystery of the girls' deaths hangs over everything. Riana soon discovers that the house holds a secret, and there's someone – or something – who'll do anything to make sure she never discovers it. A heart-wrenching Welsh drama, perfect for fans of Pam Howes, Dilly Court and Linda Finlay. Views: 517
