the pirate and the pagan by virginia henley

Virginia Henley is perhaps the best author over the passed decade when it comes to bringing alive th The characters are refreshingly fun and the story is a delightful romp from beginning to end, with the perfect balance of impudence and romance. She's desperately worried that he doesn't love her, but as she tests him, he proves his devotion in a variety of entertaining ways. Hidden beneath this cool facade is her love and desire for Thomas Anson, the future earl of Lichfield and her childhood acquaintance. Harry is fascinated by old houses, and she claims unwillingness to marry any suitor whose home doesn't meet her standards. Harry and her family set fashion rather than following it, merrily ignoring (and often mocking) the strictures of Victorian society as they talk about sex, read titillating novels, and have intimate encounters. Harriet, called Harry, is the audacious and daring eldest of the Hamilton daughters. The book's ancient legacy and the letter of love touches her heart and alters the course of her life forever.

Between the pages of the book, Burgundy finds a letter written to her by her mother when her daughter was born. The message of love touches her heart and changes her life.This short story is set in Elizabethan times.At Hampton Court Palace, Queen Elizabeth has arranged a marriage for her ward Burgundy Bedford with Lord Nicholas Mountjoy, Earl of Devon.This union will join two great shipping families and provide Mountjoy with vessels to transport his troops to Ireland to quell the uprising led by Tyrone of Ulster.Burgundy comes into possession of an ancient book passed down through two centuries from mother to daughter.

In the book she finds a letter from her mother. She finds an ancient book passed down the centuries from mother to daughter. But Burgundy plans to thwart the queen by eloping with another. My short story is set in Elizabethan times.The queen arranges a marriage for her ward Burgundy Bedford with Lord Nicholas Mountjoy, Earl of Devon.

The pirate and the pagan by virginia henley