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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Sheer joy! Katie Fforde Curl up with the new Sunday Times bestselling Christmas novel from Phillipa Ashley, perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Karen Swan and Heidi Swain! Can the spirit of Christmas reignite an old flame? With her thriving business Cottage Angels, Freya Bolton prepares the Lake Districts holiday homes for Christmas visitors. Its her job to think of everything, from cinnamon-scented candles to tasteful decorations and hampers of seasonal treats. If only her love life were such a success After being burned by past relationships, shes now determined to steer clear of love for good. So when she bumps into gorgeous and single ex-boyfriend Travis, a no-strings festive fling seems perfect. But when her feelings for him begin to develop, is she on track for another romantic calamity? Or could this Christmas give her the gift of true love? This gorgeous Christmas romance from Sunday Times bestseller Phillipa Ashley will take you to the Lake District with a story of second chance love as heartwarming as a cup of mulled wine. Readers are falling in love with Four Weddings and a Christmas! A lovely, enjoyable read from start to finish. Exactly what we have come to expect from Phillipa Ashley. This would be a perfect gift to give this Christmas. Reader review A wonderful holiday romance that gives you all of the sitting-in-front-of-a-crackling-fireplace vibes. Perfect setting, interesting characters and a story line full of hope, romance and new starts. This one filled me with festive feelings from top to toe, with plenty of romance in there too. I loved it! A fabulous read. I adored this from beginning to end. Phillipa Ashley never disappoints, her books are a warm hug on a cold day. A perfect Christmas story with great characters and meaningful development. Definitely recommend for your festive reading this year. Reader review A story of lost loves, missed opportunities and all the mishaps which happen in every day life. Good to see a strong female lead in a traditional romance. Loved it. Reader review Fantastic read set in the Lake District. Expertly written with the usual Phillipa Ashley twists. A great festive read. This is my first book from Phillipa but it is like a hug in a book. This is a story of giving love a second chance with the backdrop and magic of Christmas. A fab book from this author. Reader review Another brilliant novel from Phillipa Ashley! Freya is a very likeable main character, there is a beautiful Lakes background, and its set at Christmas a perfect combination. Skilfully plotted and beautifully written, I will definitely be recommending this book! Reader review. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Sometimes we all need a wake up call A feel-good story with oodles of charm Daily Mail Soon to be a Hallmark Original TV Movie! Benedict Stone has lost his sparkle. Hes stuck in a rut, business at his jewellery shop has dried up, and his beloved wife Estelle has moved out of their family home. Hes desperate to win her back, but doesnt know how. So, when Benedicts teenage niece Gemma turns up on his doorstep unexpectedly and uninvited, its the last thing he needs. And after finding out Benedict and Estelle have separated, Gemma makes it her mission to reunite them. Can she help Benedict turn his life around? An uplifting and feel-good novel about family, secrets and second chances from the bestselling author of The Library of Lost and Found, for readers who love Mike Gayle and Ruth Hogan. **Previously published as Wishes Under The Willow Tree** Don't miss The Library of Lost and Found, another unforgettable tale from Phaedra Patrick. Praise for Phaedra Patrick: A gem of a book. I loved it Sarah Morgan, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Summer Seekers A wonderfully hope-filled story Sarah Haywood, New York Times bestselling author of The Cactus A charming story of self-discovery HELLO! This book is a balm for the soul and the heart The Sun Eccentric, charming and wise, this will illuminate your heart Nina George, internationally bestselling author of The Little Paris Bookshop A charming, unforgettable story Harpers Bazaar A story of self-discovery Hello! Wonderful the perfect summer read Woman A charming story with thought-provoking themes Candis A feel-good story with oodles of charm Daily Mail A gorgeous journey Heat As charming and witty as the title suggests My Weekly We love this sweet story about self-discovery Take A Break With many poignant as well as laugh-out-loud moments, this is a lovely feel-good read Compass. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Praise for Phaedra Patrick: A feel-good story with oodles of charm Daily Mail Eccentric, charming and wise, this will illuminate your heart Nina George For generations, the Stone family have been making wishes on the old willow tree in their garden. And this year theyre wishing harder than ever Benedict Stone has lost his sparkle. Hes stuck in a rut, business at his jewellery shop has dried up, and his beloved wife Estelle has moved out of their family home. Hes desperate to win her back, but doesnt know how. So, when Benedicts teenage niece Gemma turns up on his doorstep unexpectedly and uninvited, its the last thing he needs. And after finding out Benedict and Estelle have separated, Gemma makes it her mission to reunite them. Can she help Benedict turn his life around? An uplifting and feel-good novel about family, secrets and second chances from the bestselling author of The Library of Lost and Found, for readers who love Mike Gayle and Ruth Hogan. **Previously published as Wishes Under The Willow Tree** Don't miss The Library of Lost and Found, another unforgettable tale from Phaedra Patrick. Praise for Phaedra Patrick: A gem of a book. I loved it Sarah Morgan, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Summer Seekers A wonderfully hope-filled story Sarah Haywood, New York Times bestselling author of The Cactus A charming story of self-discovery HELLO! This book is a balm for the soul and the heart The Sun Eccentric, charming and wise, this will illuminate your heart Nina George, internationally bestselling author of The Little Paris Bookshop A charming, unforgettable story Harpers Bazaar A story of self-discovery Hello! Wonderful the perfect summer read Woman A charming story with thought-provoking themes Candis A feel-good story with oodles of charm Daily Mail A gorgeous journey Heat As charming and witty as the title suggests My Weekly We love this sweet story about self-discovery Take A Break With many poignant as well as laugh-out-loud moments, this is a lovely feel-good read Compass. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A librarians discovery of a mysterious book sparks the journey of a lifetime in the delightful novel from the author of The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper.'A gem of a book. I loved it.' Sarah Morgan, author of The Christmas Book Club 'A lovely, heart-warming story.' B A Paris, author of Behind Closed DoorsLibrarian Martha Storm has always found it easier to connect with books than people, though not for lack of trying. She keeps careful lists of how to help others in her notebook. And yet, sometimes it feels like shes invisible.All of that changes when a mysterious book arrives on her doorstep. Inside, Martha finds a dedication written to her by her grandmother Zelda, who died under mysterious circumstances years earlier. When Martha discovers a clue within the book that her grandmother may still be alive, she becomes determined to discover the truth. As she delves deeper into Zeldas past, she unwittingly reveals a family secret that will change her life forever.Filled with Phaedra Patricks signature charm and vivid characters, The Library of Lost and Found is a heart-warming reminder that even the quietest life has the potential to be extraordinary.Perfect for fans of The Memory Library, 59 Memory Lane and The Lost Book Shop.Praise for Phaedra Patrick:'The perfect book to read when you want to give your heart a holiday.' Sally Page, author of The Keeper of Stories'A wonderfully hope-filled story.' Sarah Haywood, author of The Cactus'Completely lovely.' Clare Pooley, author of The Authenticity Project'Charming and compelling a beautiful book, wise, heartfelt and full of hope.' Hazel Prior, author of Away with the Penguins'A feel-good story with oodles of charm.' Daily MailReaders love The Library of Lost and Found:You will laugh and quite possibly cryI certainly did! 'Lose yourself and find yourself in the library' 'Brought a smile to my face and more than one tear was shed. A lovely read' A poignant, warm-hearted story The most beautiful book Ive ever read A delightful novel about finding meaning in your life. A librarians discovery of a mysterious book sparks the journey of a lifetime in the delightful novel from the author of The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper.'A gem of a book. I loved it.' Sarah Morgan, author of The Christmas Book Club Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A young video shop assistant exchanges the home comforts of one mother-figure for a fleeting encounter with another; a brother and sister find themselves at the bottom of a coal mine with a Japanese tourist; a Welsh stag on a debauched weekend in Dublin confesses an unimaginable truth; and a twice-widowed pensioner tries to persuade the lovely Mrs Morgan to be his date at the town's summer festival. Set in Caerphilly, a sleepy castle town in South Wales, Thomas Morris' debut collection reveals its treasures in unexpected ways, offering vivid and moving glimpses of the lost, lonely and bemused. By turns poignant, witty, and tender - these entertaining stories detail the lives of people who know where they are, but don't know what they're doing. This is the work of a young writer with a startlingly fresh voice, an uncanny ear for dialogue and a broad emotional range. We Don't Know What We're Doing is a major launch for the Faber fiction list in 2015. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Perfect for fans of Rosanna Ley, Karen Swan and Santa Montefiore, Kate Glanville's warm and escapist read of love and old secrets, set in a beautiful French farmhouse in Dordogne, has been richly praised:'Beautiful . . . with heart' TRACY REES'Poignant, warm, and unpredictable' JULIE COHEN'A warm and touching family drama. Moving' LAURA WILKINSON'A perfect page-turner' REBECCA F. JOHN'A delicious cast of characters . . . highly recommended' NETGALLEY READER'I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and highly recommend it' NETGALLEY READER_________________Twenty-five years ago, Martha Morgan lost everything. Once a member of a prestigious bands, she now lives in solitude in the heart of the Dordogne, surrounded by an ancient cherry orchard. Attempting to piece her life back together, Martha decides to rent her idyllic French farmhouse Le Couvent des Cerises to holidaymakers for the summer, hiring the mysterious Ben to help reconstruct the dishevelled B&B. But when a vicious storm makes its way across the village, tensions begin to rise. Martha, Ben and the guests are forced to pull together and they're about to find out that they have more in common than they realise - but it might mean jeopardising the secret of Martha's past . . ._________________***THE PEACOCK HOUSE, THE NEW NOVEL FROM KATE GLANVILLE, IS AVAILABLE TO ORDER***Readers LOVE Kate Glanville's captivating novels: 'This is a wonderful, entertaining and gripping read that I cannot recommend enough *****' Amazon reviewer'A lovely heart-warming story, could not put down *****' Amazon reviewer'The best book I've read all year *****' Amazon reviewer 'An enchanting and captivating novel *****' Amazon reviewer A captivating holiday read of family bonds, love and old secrets, perfect for fans of Rosanna Ley. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A totally gorgeous escapist new story from the author of the international bestseller, A Year at the French Farmhouse.Interior designer Nicky always used to know how to make the best of things. Ever since she lost her husband though, things havent been easy. Shes had to raise her two daughters alone and shes so proud to see them all grown up, and she knows thats down to her. But she cant help but feel like she doesnt know what to do with her life now Then her best friend begs her to help out. Jenny is a TV exec and her new renovation show is in peril. Only Nicky can help. The catch Nicky needs to fly to Provence tomorrow. To renovate a tumbledown B&B. Jenny doesnt mention the fact that the grumpy B&B owner Robert seems to need a makeover too. Or that the budget is next to nothing Will Nicky be able to turn the B&Bs fortunes around, save her best friends job, and maybe even find some happiness for herself, under the blazing hot French sun this summer? Totally gorgeous, escapist, uplifting fiction that lets you escape to sun-soaked Provence. Perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Jennifer Bohnet and Debbie Macomber. Readers are LOVING A Month in Provence:Irresistible! Sparkles with warmth, wit and compassion. A treat from start to finish! Nicola Gill, author Theres nothing like a book where the main character gets to change her life dramatically to get my attention! Warm and wonderful Really relatable and lovely and made me want to jump right in Definitely an uplifting, heartwarming, escapist novel to be read with a DO NOT DISTURB sign, because once you start that very first page, you are not going to want to put it down. Kim Nash, author It was wonderful to escape to Provence [and] a joy to follow Nicky's resuscitation of a languishing French hotel as she comes to terms with her own past (and possible future?!) in a brilliantly written, uplifting read. Tom Benjamin, author A joy Honestly, I loved this story so much. It is filled with hope, and there are emotional moments as well as some giggles, too. Goodreads reviewer Such a great, escapist read! Goodreads reviewer The entertainment, the friendships, the drama, the laughs, a book that transports you to the South of France = A Great Summer Read! Fun, entertaining and enjoyable Im all in! Goodreads reviewer Just wonderful! In one of the chapters, I cried my way through the whole of it just so moving and meaningful [But] this book is also funny and had me giggling and smiling at certain things that happen This has been the perfect book, in the perfect setting, with perfect characters. Goodreads reviewer Gillian Harveys books are the ultimate treat Funny, witty, emotional, endearing Her books are everything! Goodreads reviewer. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

paperback. Condition: Gebraucht. Gebraucht - Gut Leichte Lagerspuren -'Nobody does cosy, get-away-from-it-all romance like Jenny Colgan' Sunday ExpressEscape to a cosy festive bookshop this winter with this page-turning and magical treat. PRAISE FOR JENNY COLGANAn evocative, sweet treat' Jojo Moyes'Gorgeous, glorious, uplifting' Marian Keyes'A cracker - the must-read this festive season' Sun'Irresistible' Jill Mansell'Just lovely' Katie Fforde'Naturally funny, warm-hearted' Lisa Jewell'A gobble-it-all-up-in-one-sitting kind of book' Mike Gayle_______________The brand new feel-good Christmas novel from Sunday Times top ten bestselling author, Jenny Colgan. Carmen has always worked in her local department store. So, when the gorgeous old building closes its doors for good, she is more than a little lost.When her sister, Sofia, mentions an opportunity in Edinburgh - a cute little bookshop, the spare room in her house - Carmen is reluctant, she was never very good at accepting help. But, short on options, she soon finds herself pulling into the snowy city just a month before Christmas.What Sofia didn't say is that the shop is on its last legs and that if Carmen can't help turn things around before Christmas, the owner will be forced to sell. Privately, Sofia is sure it will take more than a miracle to save the store, but maybe this Christmas, Carmen might surprise them all.____________________Why readers ADORE Jenny Colgan 'Jenny Colgan has a way of writing that makes me melt inside''Her books are so good I want to start over as soon as I have finished''There's something so engaging about her characters and plots''Her books are like a big, warm blanket''Her stories are just so fabulous''She brings her settings and characters so vividly to life''The woman is just magic' 384 pp. Englisch.

AUDIO CD. Condition: Very Good. 10 NEW AUDIO CDs. Sealed in the SHRINK WRAP. Some shelf wear to the shrink wrap. BRAND NEW AUDIO CDs inside. Enjoy this New Audio CD performance.

Medium Trade Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. Medium Trade Paperback. 640 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Mills & Boon, Australia, 1993. *** CONDITION: This book is in near fine condition. More specifically: Covers have no creasing. Edges of covers have superficial wear. Spine is uncreased. . Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Heart Of The Wolf Wolf Harding might have left Morgan Trayhern's mercenary business, but he was still intrigued by worthy causes. One look at Sarah Thatcher and Wolf knew he had to get involved with the lovely spitfire -- for her own safety. But who was going to protect him from the tempting vixen? Sarah realised that bruises and broken bones weren't all Wolf had suffered in the past -- his heart had been shattered as well. And if she wanted to tame the wounded warrior, she had to earn his trust.before Wolf ran for the hills. The Rogue Soldier of fortune Sean Killian had faced many terrors, but nothing made him more wary than his latest assignment -- protecting Susannah Anderson. Killian's past had left him hardened -- yet there was something about Susannah that threatened to penetrate his tough shell. Susannah had her own obstacles to overcome, but with Killian at her side, they didn't seem as daunting. She knew he was a man who would protect her from any harm. Yet even as desire rose between them, she could feel his heart retreating. And losing Killian was one terror Susannah couldn't face.Commando As a mercenary, Jake Randolph had faced danger and walked away unscathed. Yet, as a man, he'd confronted love and lost much more than his heart. But his latest assignment, locating beautiful Shah Sungilo Travers, reminded Jake of what was missing in his own life. Shah had travelled to the Amazon to escape unwanted male attention. However, Jake's determination to keep her safe was quickly wearing down her resolution to lead a secluded life. Jake claimed the jungle was no place for her, but would Shah be any safer in his arms? *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; Romance & Women's Fiction; ISBN/EAN: 9781489238610. Inventory No: 23010108.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -From the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lido comes a story about following your dreams, set over one single day.'A moving and beautifully crafted novel about love, friendship and life' Mike Gayle\*\*\*Welcome to the café that never sleeps.Day and night, Stella's Café opens its doors to the lonely and the lost, the morning people and the night owls. It's a place where everyone is always welcome, where life can wait at the door.Meet Hannah and Mona: best friends, waitresses, dreamers. They love working at Stella's - the different people they meet, the small kindnesses exchanged. But is it time to step outside and make their own way in life Come inside and spend twenty-four hours at Stella's Café, where one day might just be enough to change your life . . . \*\*\*Praise for The Lido, Libby Page's bestselling debut:'Tender, thought-provoking and uplifting' Daily Mail'Feel-good and uplifting, this charming novel is full of heart' Lucy Diamond'A joyful celebration of community and friendship' Observer'Did I #lovethelido So much my heart broke a little turning the last page. A stunning debut' Clare Mackintosh'A standout hymn to female friendship and the power of collective action' Stylist'Such a kind and lovely novel, The Lido has a heart that shines from every page' A J Pearce 422 pp. Englisch.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. ix 267 pages. The pages are lightly tanned, else the book appears unread: clean, unmarked and solid. "A young video shop assistant exchanges the home comforts of one mother-figure for a fleeting sexual encounter with another; a brother and sister find themselves at the bottom of a coal mine with a Japanese tourist; a Welsh stag on a debauched weekend in Dublin confesses an unimaginable truth; and a twice-widowed pensioner tries to persuade the lovely Mrs Morgan to be his date at the town's summer festival. Set in Caerphilly, a diminished castle town in South Wales, Thomas Morris debut collection reveals its treasures in unexpected ways, offering vivid and moving glimpses of the lost, lonely and bemused. By turns poignant, witty, tender and bizarre these entertaining stories detail the lives of people who know where they are, but don't know what they're doing. This is the work of a young writer with a startlingly fresh voice, an uncanny ear for dialogue and a broad emotional range." (publisher).

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Wow!!.This is a must read, heartwarming Christmas story. I would easily give this book hundreds of stars' Little Miss Book Lover 87Sylvie Magnusson is going to be lonely this Christmas. Instead of jetting off for her honeymoon, she's freezing at home in Cheshire. Guess that's what happens when your fiance dumps you a week before your wedding. Sylvie's best friend, Nari, plans a trip to see the Northern Lights and get Sylvie's mojo back. But as their Lapland getaway approaches, Sylvie realises that Frozen Falls is the hometown of Stellan Virtanen, her dreamy Finnish ex-boyfriend, the one that got away. When they meet, Stellan's still gorgeous - and her heart is warmed when he shows her the romantic delights of Lapland (as well as some adorable Husky puppies). But when she returns to England, can she really leave Stellan behind Or will she find that her heart belongs in the frozen North Curl up with the perfect cosy read this winter. Fans of Sarah Morgan and Carole Matthews will adore this feel good, heart-warming romcom. Readers are loving Christmas At Frozen Falls:'this book was just sheer gorgeousness from the first page to the last, and I loved every moment.A really special book, and an author to watch for the future' Being Anne'What an adorable, emotional, and beautiful read!!.made me believe in the Christmas magic all over again.This is certainly one of my favourite holiday reads and a book that will stick with me' Diary of a Book Fiend'This was one of those books that you smiled reading from the very first page. It is such a feel-good, rom-com.Is it possible to stay at Frozen Falls ' Kelly's Book Space'This book is jam packed full of festive fun, friendship and romance. Oh.and huskies, don't forget the huskies!! Love this book!! Would definitely recommend!!'Stardust Book Reviews'the epitome of Christmas, winter wonderlands, sleds, warm fires and the coziest of romances.If Kiley keeps writing holiday stories like this I may give up all other genres of books.' Reading Girl Reviews'This is a delightful second chance romance, complete with some adorable Husky puppies.great characters, fantastic frozen scenery.and a couple of romances to melt even a frozen heart.' Splashes Into Books'Kiley is the master of memorable stories.Christmas at Frozen Falls is the perfect recipe for a festive read' Stacy is Reading'A heart-warming and uplifting romantic read about love lost and found, second chances and new beginnings.will leave you with a great big smile on your face.' Bookish Jottings'With plenty of Christmassy feel-good vibes and cute puppies, it's a wonderful holiday romance.' Ellesea Loves Reading'It is such a lovely, escapist read, full of glistening snow, reindeers, sparkling ice caves.Love and friendship with a festive twist in spades.' Books, Life and Everything'such a lovely read. a brilliant feel-good Christmas book, which I thoroughly enjoyed.' Black Books Blog'Full of festive feeling, fabulous characters, friends, family, and snow.I just loved every second of this book.' (5 stars) Rachel's Random Reads'There's many types of Christmas books. But the best ones Those are the ones that leave you feeling things.Kiley Dunbar managed to make me fall in love with her characters and left me with actual tears in my eyes.' Walking Through The Pages'It's so festive and wintery and simply gorgeous!.The characters were enjoyable to get to know and I loved the location.' The Cosiest Corner 336 pp. Deutsch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - 'Magnolia Canopy Otherworld explores the places that hold the muddied and forested histories of women. Sensory and sensual, Erin Carlyle's poems portray an elemental girlhood, and the fragility and publicness of a body, even in the woods. These poems are full of dangerous baptisms, teeth and hooks, gothic flora and their attendant ghosts. Carlyle's style is lush and lovely, but always tugging with its dark undertow until we feel our own animal selves rise out at the end, gasping and human again.' -Traci Brimhall, author of our lady of the ruins 'Erin Carlyle's Magnolia Canopy Otherworld is a book of precise, gemlike images, where beneath the duende-soaked landscape of rivers, rabbits, trailers, and woodlots, the evidence of patriarchal damage lurks like an undertow. As an act of resistance, Carlyle sets before us the world we have been taught to ignore and says look: the roadkill, the small child wandering alone, the desolation of addiction, the woman-as-object. Wherever the poet casts her eye, the ghosts of violence, family, adolescence, and loss materialize and their visitations are traced with an urgent lyricism that is both gritty and graceful. Open these pages and watch as Erin Carlyle calls forward the drowned girls in their matching white dresses. Be ready for her to interrupt your life with poem after stunning poem in this haunting and arresting debut.' -F. Daniel Rzicznek, author of Settlers 'In this haunting and visceral collection, Carlyle guides us on an imaginative and transformative journey through Southern girlhood in which girls are ghosts, girls are animals, girls are daughters and lost friends, girls struggle to be more than just bodies. A riveting, smart, and unforgettable debut.' -Rebecca Morgan Frank, author of Little Murders Everywhere.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - A. P. Hill: Lee's Forgotten General is the first biography of the Confederacy's long-neglected hero whom Lee ranked next to Jackson and Longstreet. Although the name and deeds ot this gallant Virginian conspicuously punctuate the record of every major campaign of the Army of Northern Virginia, the man himself has persistently remained what Douglas Southall Freman termed an 'elusive personality.' William Woods Hassler, through careful and persistent research, has compiled an interesting documentary study from which emerges a balanced portrait of this distinguished but complex character.Here for the first time is detailed the romantic triangle which enmeshed Hill and McClellan, former roommates at West Point, with beauteous Nelly Marcy, reigning queen of pre-war Washington's younger set. Hill lost this contest to Nelly's parents, but he later won the hand of General John Hunt Morgan's lovely and talented sister, Dolly. And at Sharpsburg, Hill wreaked vengeance upon McClellan by his timely arrival which saved Lee from defeat at the same time it spelled McClellan's subsequent dismissal from command of the Army of the Potomac.The author traces Hill's meteoric rise from Colonel of the redoubtable Thirteenth Virginia Regiment to Major General in command of the famed Light Division. Against a 'you are there' background of intimate detail, the reader follows the exploits of tempestous Ambrose Powell Hill as he welds his officers and men into fierce striking units. Where the fighing is thickests there is the red-haired, red-shirted Hill brandishing his sword and exhorting his men to victory. Sometimes the issue ends ignominiously as at Bristoe Station, but more often the outcome is glorious as at Second Manassas and Reams Station.Gray greats and near-greats stalk through these pages with vivid reality as one meets Jeb Stuart, Dorsey Pender, John Hood, Heros von Borcke, Ham Chamerlayne, Willie Pegram, Rev. J. Wm. Jones, Cadmus Wilcox, Harry Heth, J. R. Anderson, Lawrence O'Brien Branch, James Archer, Jim Lane, Thomas Wooten, Charles Field, George Tucker, Kyd Douglas, Johnston Pettigrew, Moxley Sorrel, William H. Palmer, Wade Hampton, Jube Early, Lindsay Walker, Maxcy Gregg, Sam McGowan, and others.Accompanying Hill and his commands from pre-Manassas to the final breakthrough at Petersburg, the reader relives the campaigns in the Eastern theater. At the same time the reader gains a deeper insight into the problems of command, together with an appreciation of the hardships which the Confederate soldiers endured during even the early days of the conflict.Although Powell Hill's consideration and ability won for him the unbounded respect and devotion of his troops, his proud, sensitive nature continually embroiled him with his superiors. His dispute with Longstreet following the Seven Days Battles almost culminated in a duel. Transferred to Jackson's command, Hill outspokenly quarreled with 'Old Jack' until the latter's mortal wounding at Chancellorsville effected a dramatic battlefield reconciliation. As Jackson's successor, Hill performed irregularly. The author analyzes objectively the various factors which may have caused the changes in Hill's fortunes following his elevation to corps command.

First edition. 12mo. xii, [13]-367 pp. Three wood engraved plates, one folding, two engraved by W. Woodruff, a Philadelphia engraver who moved to Cincinnati after 1824 (Stauffer). Includes the chapter "Blooded Horses in the West," by Daniel Gano, pp. 345-362, the first history of the thoroughbred in Kentucky and Ohio; also includes "The Horse" (pp. 70-104), "Diseases of Animals" (pp. 320-339), illustrated with a folding plate showing the anatomy of a horse, and "The Grape and Manufacture of Wine" (pp. 292-309), among many sections. A second edition was published in 1832 under the title "The Farmer's Guide and Western Agriculturalist." Sabin 102962 ("4 plates, 3 folding"). American Imprints 5411. Henderson "Early American Sport," p. 41. Rink "Technical Americana" 1360. Morgan "Ohio Imprints" 2086. Not in Thomson or Coleman. NUC ("4 plates, part folding"). Text block foxed, but an attractive copy in a lovely western binding. Contemporary flame calf, spine richly gilt with title and ornaments, all edges yellow. (#6091). OCLC presently records 37 institutions holding a copy of "The Western Agriculturist" and we have found several others from other sources. Surveying those libraries (31 responses), we found multiple copies in several for a total of 35, but twelve copies were reported as being defective (i.e., lacking plates or portions of plates or text), nine copies were reported as actually being either microfilm versions or photocopies, and seven others were reported to be ghosts (i.e., the institution's copy was either lost or had never actually been in the collection). Of the seven copies reported as being complete, four reported four plates, a frontispiece memorializing the Hamilton County Public Library, plates of an Improved Durham Short Horn cow, the horse "Consul Cox's Arab," and a plate illustrating the anatomy of the horse (Library of Congess, Kentucky, Transylvania, Cincinnati/Hamilton County Public) and three (Columbia, Western Reserve, Cincinnati/Hamilton County Public) reported three plates, the Durham cow and anatomy plates as described above and a frontispiece portrait of the horse Wyandot. This choice copy, in a lovely contemporary binding, collates as the second version, with the three plates bound in at the same pages as the other three copies reported. Responses from the various holding institutions will be included with the book, if requested.

163 x 100 mm. (6 3/8 x 3 7/8"). [51] leaves. LOVELY LATE 19TH CENTURY TAN PEBBLE-GRAIN MOROCCO, GILT, by L. Curmer (stamp-signed in gilt on front turn-in), covers with a very pretty lacy border composed of several gilt rules and repeating gilt floral tools, center with two gilt coats of arms topped with a crown, raised bands, compartments with gilt double-rule border, scrolling designs, and central floral motif, densely gilt turn-ins, ivory watered silk pastedowns and endleaves, all edges gilt. Running titles and one-line initials in red, section titles in combinations of red, gold, and/or blue, 29 two-line initials in blue on burnished gold ground (but see below) and framed in red and gold, NINE THREE-LINE INITIALS in blue with white tracery on burnished gold ground with decorative tiling pattern defined in red and framed in red and gold, each page with thin red and gold frame, TWO LEAVES WITH A FULL DECORATIVE BORDER composed of burnished gold frames with decorative tiling in red, scrolling shapes in pink or blue with white tracery, lobed tapestries with white tracery, and garlands and cornucopias of roses (one of these frames enclosing titling at top with lower half left blank, the other enclosing blank space), NINE DECORATIVE CARTOUCHES with similar but more restrained decoration, each taking up about a third of the page and one with a rough watercolor sketch inside (the others blank), AND 11 BURNISHED GOLD TAILPIECES, measuring up to a half-page tall, each decorated differently with blue or pink frames, rose garlands, lobed tapestries, tassels, and, on the final tailpiece, a small bird in flight surrounded by red rays. Front free endpaper with ex-libris of "DC" (Dominique Courvoisier); first leaf with 19th century manuscript dedication by a professional hand, noting the marriage of August Vernin and Marie Desticker on 29 August 1899. See: Roger Portalis, "Nicolas Jarry et la calligraphie au XVIIe siècle,"' in Bulletin du Bibliophile (1897), pp. 423-30. â About half of the 29 the plain blue initials with some chipping (four of these completely or almost completely lost), some of the larger initials with a little chipping, otherwise the manuscript in very fine condition--the burnished gold intact and sparkling, the paint very fresh, the paper clean and bright--and IN A BEAUTIFUL BINDING showing no signs of wear. This is a lovely little volume featuring a typically beautiful small-format calligraphic manuscript of Jean-Pierre Rousselet, a renowned calligrapher and painter whose patrons included Louis XIV and the Richelieu family. Every aspect of this work is a study in precision, from the meticulous roman lettering (which could be mistaken for letterpress), to the exquisite blue initials on glittering gold grounds, and especially to the delicate embellishments incorporated into the cartouches. Portalis praises Rousselet's calligraphy as well as his artistic talents, calling him "an excellent draughtsman" whose "works are remarkable for the richness of their ornamentation." A close follower of the preeminent 17th century calligrapher Nicolas Jarry (1620-70), Rousselet (ca. 1677-1736) did not sign this manuscript (and Portalis does not include this item among his list of 24 known manuscripts in his article on Rousselet), but there are a sufficient number of specimens of Rousselet's work to allow for a definitive comparison. (Other examples of Rousselet's work can be found at the Bibliothèque Nationale, the Morgan Library, the Getty, and many other honored locations.) It is interesting to note that the present work seems to have been left in the midst of production: the frame facing the first leaf of text, where one would expect to find a full-page miniature, is left blank, as are most of the headpiece cartouches. One exception is the first headpiece, which has been roughly sketched and partially painted, but is obviously not complete. Portalis records another very similar example in his census, noting in its description: "This book is curious because it shows Rousselet's method of decoration, several of the miniatures not being finished." It is quite possible that Rousselet produced our copy "on spec," to be filled in later with the buyer's preferred decorative program; or perhaps the original patron simply ran out of money during production. Whatever the case may be, this unfinished manuscript provides fascinating insight into Rousselet's techniques and methods of work. Although there is no evidence of who the original owners may have been, we do know that in 1899 it was put into a very pretty gilt binding and given as a gift to a pair of newlyweds.