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Forced to accompany her uncle on a voyage to Calcutta, Sita attempts to throw herself overboard. She is saved by a mysterious stranger.

Bettina, unwanted by her mother, is sent to a missionary aunt. There the dangers she faces are overcome with the help of a tall dark stranger.

Two young people meet by chance in Berkeley Square. After a few enchanted moments they part. This story recounts the events of the next two years and their eventual reunion.

A romantic novel set in Sorrento, Spain, in the early 20th Century.

The Duke of Selchester wanted a wife and he knew precisely the type of woman he was looking for, so a list of candidates was drawn up and he proposed to visit each in turn.

Orlena and her brother find that, on the death of their father, they are considerably wealthy, but complications arrive creating desperate situations for them.

How Lorinda saves Dunstan's life and how, after many surprises, the wonder of love unites their hearts.

The reputation of the Marquis of Falcon was such that Queen Victoria would bestow no further honour upon him until he married.

Alexander the Great is a towering figure in ancient history because of his legendary conquests throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa. He was born in 356 BC to the noble family of Macedon.

Beautiful Sabina is engaged to an English Lord. On a trip to Monte Carlo, she encounters a gypsy. Duty and love in conflict.

A wealthy young French comptesse, fearful of the man she is expected to marry, embarks on a dangerous masquerade before learning the truth.

The handsome Earl of Droxford relished all the privileges of being wealthy - and a bachelor. Now, because of King William's decree, he must be married within a month.

In 1819 Lady Vesta arrived in Katona as a bride, by proxy, to its hereditary Prince. Her adventures on the way make this story an exciting romance.

Alyna, unwillingly betrothed to Prince Ahmadi, comes under the protection of the `dangerous dandy'. His unusual devotion to her problem brings fear, danger and finally great happiness.

Jacob Abbott wrote many historical books for children. He was careful to ensure historical accuracy, and as he said himself in the preface to this book "Whatever of interest ...