Perfect for fans of Rita Williams-Garcia, Thanhha Lai, and Rebecca Stead, internationally bestselling author Nadia Hashimi's first novel for young readers is a coming-of-age journey set in modern-day Afghanistan that explores life as a bacha posh—a preteen girl dressed as a boy. Obayda's family is in need of some good fortune, and her aunt has an idea to bring the family luck—dress Obayda, the youngest of four sisters, as a boy, a bacha posh. Life in this in-between place is confusing, but once Obayda meets another bacha posh, everything changes. Their transformation won't last forever, though—unless the two best friends can figure out a way to make it stick and make their newfound freedoms endure. Nadia Hashimi's first novel for adults, The Pearl That Broke Its Shell, was a bestseller that shares a bacha posh character with One Half from the East. Views: 99
ReviewThe daily life in large manor houses is amazing for modern readers to contemplate, and Lathan does an excellent job of outlining what such a daily routine consisted of. (_Booksie's Blog_ 20101011) This book stays true to Austen's writing style and her vision of these characters. (_Palmer's Picks For Reading_ 20101011) A titillating, yet amorous look into the privileged lives of England's gentry as they travel back and forth from countryside estates to the London "seasons" of society, with all the protocol, pomp and circumstance that comes with the responsibilities of their positions. (_Historical Novel Reviews Blog_ 20101011) Jane Austen would approve of this depiction of her characters; Austen fans will continue to love them, as well... (_Everything Victorian and More_ 20101011) Lathan continues to bring the Regency period to life... I was swept up by the romance. (_Rundpinne_ 20101013) What is constant is the love Darcy and Lizzy feel for each other... it is heartwarming. (_The Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell_ 20101018) There is something so fanciful and romantic about Sharon Lathan's depiction of Darcy and Elizabeth... This happy, romantic couple is at no loss of love or happiness in the novel to keep any reader sighing along with them. (_One Literature Nut_ 20101020) Lathan's genius is to spin the everyday occurrences of married life into a page-turner. In a world full of strife, this book full of happiness is a treat for all. (_Linda Banche Romance Author_ 20101021) A great read. There was plenty of affection between Lizzy and Darcy... (_Books Like Breathing_ 20101025) Ms. Lathan's writing is lyrical and perfect for this genre... Jane Austen would be proud to read how her characters have flourished, lived, and loved in this continuation of her beloved story. (_The Good, the Bad and the Unread_ 20101025) Engaging, fast paced and searingly romantic, I highly recommend reading In the Arms of Mr. Darcy if you're a true Lizzie and Darcy fan. (_Austenprose_ 20101026) This is a book of heartfelt love, romance and passion and every time I read one of Sharon's books I get swept away in all the moments that make you just sigh. (_Queen of Happy Endings_ 20101029) I love how Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth have a passionate and true love for each other in the novel. (_Laura's Reviews_ 20101101) Sharon Lathan has done a great job with this series. I've read all four books and I have not been disappointed. (_To Read or Not to Read_ ) A pleasant, ambling stroll with the characters of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. (_The Calico Critic_ ) Intimate, humorous and revealing. (_Kelli Crowe's Blog_ ) Sharon shows great care to detail in this and all of her books. She's given us a great, romantic love story about two happily married people. (_She Read a Book_ ) Product Description_If only everyone could be as happy as they are..._Darcy and Elizabeth are as much in love as ever-even more so as their relationship matures. Their passion inspires everyone around them, and as winter turns to spring, romance blossoms around them. Confirmed bachelor Richard Fitzwilliam sets his sights on a seemingly unattainable, beautiful widow; Georgiana Darcy learns to flirt outrageously; the very flighty Kitty Bennet develops her first crush, and Caroline Bingley meets her match.But the path of true love never does run smooth, and Elizabeth and Darcy are kept busy navigating their friends and loved ones through the inevitable separations, misunderstandings, misgivings, and lovers' quarrels to reach their own happily ever afters...Praise for Sharon Lathan:"The everlasting love between Darcy and Lizzy will leave more than one reader swooning."-A Bibliophile's Bookshelf"If you love Pride and Prejudice sequels then this series should be on the top of your list!"-Royal Reviews"Sharon really knows how to make Regency come alive."-Love Romance Passion"The way Ms. Lathan allows the relationship between Darcy and Elizabeth to evolve is wonderful and will surely induce a contented sigh from all romantics." -Once Upon a Romance"A heartfelt enjoyable story filled with passion and warmth. Beautifully written."-Anna's Book Blog"Jane Austen fan or not-you're going to love this author's interpretation of life after the wedding as Darcy and Lizzy begin a honeymoon that looks to last forever. Very highly recommended reading." -CK2's Kwips & Kritiques (20100921) Views: 99
In this third book in the adventures of Tess and Max, internationally bestselling author Amy Ephron takes readers to London at Christmastime, where a new fantastical journey awaits.It's Christmastime, and Tess and Max are back with their Aunt Evie, this time at a lovely hotel in London. As they wait for their parents to arrive, they enjoy the nearby snow-covered Hyde Park, even taking a horse and carriage ride along its curving paths. When Tess befriends a mysterious boy named Colin at teatime, though, she inadvertently starts them off on their next adventure. Following Colin up to his suite on the eighth floor, Tess and Max emerge from the elevator in what looks like a 1920s costume party. But is there more to Colin and his hotel suite than meets the eye? And how is the cat's eye marble that Max found — which looks eerily similar to the crystal at the top of their carriage driver's cane — connected?Internationally bestselling author Amy Ephron... Views: 99
By no means absurd, it seems to me, but altogether reasonable, is the impulse which urges me to write out a detailed narrative of my years of adversity and of the vicissitudes which befell me during that wretched period of my life. My adventures, in themselves, were worthy of record and my memories of them and of the men and women encountered in them are clear and vivid. It is natural that I should wish to set them down for the edification of my posterity and of any who may chance to read them. For my experience has been, I believe, unique. Since the establishment of the Principate in our Republic many men, even an uncountable horde of men, have incurred Imperial displeasure. Of these not a few, after banishment from Italy or relegation to guarded islands or to some distant frontier outpost, have survived the Prince who exiled them and have, by the favor of his successors, been permitted to return to Rome and to the enjoyment of their property. But I believe that no Roman nobleman implicated, justly or unjustly, in any conspiracy against the life of his Sovereign, ever escaped the extreme penalty of death. Some, by their own hands, forestalled the arrival of the Imperial emissaries, others perished by the weapons or implements of those designated to abolish the enemies of the Prince. Except myself not one ever survived to regain Imperial favor in a later reign; except myself not one ever recovered his patrimony and enjoyed, to a green old age, the income, position and privileges to which he had been born. If such a thing ever occurred, certainly there is no record of any other nobleman domiciled in Italy, except myself, having grasped at the slender chance of escape afforded by the device of arranging that he be supposed dead, of disguising himself, of vanishing among the populace, of passing himself off for a man of the people. I not only was led, by my clever slave, to attempt this histrionic feat, but I succeeded in the face of unimaginable difficulties. An experience so notably without a parallel seems peculiarly deserving of such a record as follows. Views: 99
