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The young Elizabeth Butler (née Thompson, 1846-1933) and her sister, the poet Alice Meynell, were educated at home by their wealthy father, and much of their childhood was spent in Italy. Elizabeth began to train as an artist at the Female School of Art, South Kensington, in 1866. She became famous for her work in the genre (unusual for a woman) of military art, one of her best known paintings being The Roll Call, an imagined incident from the Crimea. She took great trouble to ensure the accuracy of the detail of regimental uniform, and her depiction of the bravery and stoicism of the 'ordinary British soldier' was much appreciated in the late nineteenth century. This brisk and amusing 1922 autobiography, illustrated with her own sketches, takes the reader from her childhood through her artistic success to her life as the wife of a soldier and the mother of five children.

Elizabeth Butler (née Thompson, 1846-1933) and her sister, the poet Alice Meynell, were educated at home by their wealthy father, and much of their childhood was spent in Italy. Elizabeth began to train as an artist at the Female School of Art, South Kensington, in 1866, and became famous for her work in the genre (unusual for a woman) of military art. In this illustrated work of 1909, dedicated to her sister, she recalls time spent in Ireland, Egypt, and the Cape of Good Hope. On some of these travels she was accompanying her soldier husband, while others were taken for pleasure. Her final reminiscences are of Italy, from both her childhood and her later artistic career. Her diary, and letters to her mother, provide much of the text, but the colour illustrations (which can be viewed at www.cambridge.org/9781108081306, under 'Resources') are an equally important feature of the book.

This volume is the first to bring together the entire extant correspondence of one of the most significant women in early modern Ireland, Elizabeth Butler, first Duchess of Ormonde. She was the wife of James Butler, twelfth Earl and first Duke of Ormonde, who, as Ireland’s only duke and three times its lord lieutenant, was a figure of considerable importance in seventeenth-century Ireland. But far from being overshadowed by her powerful husband, Butler was a person of significant power and influence in her own right. Descended from the tenth Earl of Ormonde, she brought a hefty portion of the Ormonde estate to the marriage. As Countess, Marchioness, then Duchess of Ormonde, as well as three times vicereine and a high-status courtier, she sat at the pinnacle of Irish and English society, unmatched by any other Irish woman of the period in terms of her wealth, social standing, and power. Her surviving correspondence reveals her importance within the Ormonde-Butler family and in the social, cultural, and political life of seventeenth-century Ireland.The volume comprises more than three hundred letters written by Ormonde to her husband and family, agents and servants, and friends and clients. Spanning six decades, these letters are meticulously transcribed, edited, and annotated, and the volume includes a substantial scholarly introduction, family trees, a glossary, and other resources.

Eva’s life changes after she is informed by the police that David, her councillor friend, has been involved in a car accident. A post-mortem discovers he had been given a lethal drug and was already dead when the car hit him. The police tell Eva that she too had been given the same drug but in a much smaller dose. Was she the intended victim? A battle for land between wealthy Russian investors and Eva’s lover sets the backdrop of the story. Before his death, councillor David was due to head the committee to decide which land application should be rubber-stamped. A photograph showing Eva lying on the park bench is sent to her at the court house. Detective Inspector Peter Marsh is investigating the death and wonders if this is a blackmail threat. Deception, lies and a struggle for power all add to Eva’s nightmare as she struggles to come to terms with her friend’s death. A Moment Lost is an intricate mystery story woven with deceit, lies and greed. This book will appeal to readers of crime and mystery fiction.

Ampleforth College; A Sketch-Book by Joseph PikeBath and Wells; A Sketch-Book by D. S. AndrewsBristol; A Sketch-Book by Dorothy E.G. WoollardBruges; A Sketch-Book by Joseph PikeCambridge; A Sketch Book by Walter M. KeeseyCanterbury; A Sketch Book by Walter M. KeeseyCardiff; A Sketch-Book by Douglas S. AndrewsChester; A Sketch-Book by Joseph PikeDurham; A Sketch-Book by Robert J. S. BertramFlorence; A Sketch-Book by Fred RichardsFrom sketch-book and diary by Elizabeth ButlerFrom sketch-book and diary by Elizabeth ButlerGlasgow; A Sketch-Book by John NisbetHarrow; A Sketch-Book by Walter M. KeeseyHastings and Environs; A Sketch-Book by H. G. HamptonHastings and Environs; A Sketch-Book by H. G. HamptonIsle of Wight; A Sketch-Book by Dorothy E.G. WoollardLiverpool; A Sketch-Book by Sam J. M. BrownLondon at Night / A sketch-book by Frederick CarterLondon; A Sketch-Book by Lester G. HornbyNewcastle-Upon-Tyne; A Sketch-Book by Robert J. S. BertramNorwich; A Sketch-Book by E.V. ColeOxford; A Sketch-Book by Fred RichardsParis; A Sketch-Book by Eugène BéjotRome: A Sketch-Book by Fred RichardsRome: A Sketch-Book by Fred RichardsShakespeare the Boy / With Sketches of the Home and School Life, Games and Sports, Manners, Customs and Folk-lore of the Time by W. J. RolfeSketch-Book of the North by George Eyre-ToddStratford-on-Aby; A Sketch-Book by Gordon HomeSurrey; A Sketch-Book by R.S. AustinThe Apple-Tree Table and Other Sketches by Herman MelvilleThe Celtic Christianity of Cornwall - Divers Sketches and Studies by Thomas TaylorThe English Lakes; A Sketch-Book by Gordon HomeVenice; A Sketch-Book by Fred RichardsWinchester; A Sketch-Book by Gordon HomeYork; A Sketch-Book by Gordon Home

Ivy Beaumont runs Steep Dreams Coffee Co., a cozy, pastel-perfect café built on precision, loyalty, and the firm belief that coffee is a serious business. Across the street, Rowan Calder owns Death Before Decaf, a sleek, bolder, relentlessly competitive coffee shop that seems designed specifically to ruin her aesthetic—and her patience.For three years, Ivy and Rowan have been locked in a petty, relentless rivalry. Price wars. Customer pranks. Passive-aggressive chalkboard quotes. Each is determined to out-brew, out-brand, and outshine the other. They are enemies, competitors, and absolutely not the kind of people who belong in the same sentence—let alone the same romantic comedy.Then they touch.And everything changes.The Department of Soulmate Affairs confirms what neither of them wants to hear: Ivy Beaumont and Rowan Calder are soulmates. Unfortunately, this means mandatory pamphlets, intrusive "e;bond compatibility seminars,"e; and an overenthusiastic government agency that treats romantic destiny like a bureaucratic emergency.Ivy is horrified. Rowan is offended. The fact that their soulmate bond seems to intensify their irritation—and their attraction—only makes things worse. Especially when every interaction now comes with emotional side effects, accidental chemistry, and inconvenient longing at the worst possible moments.As the Department of Soulmate Affairs escalates its "e;helpful"e; interventions, Ivy and Rowan are forced into closer proximity than either of their business plans ever allowed. Rivalry turns into tension. Tension turns into confusion. And confusion turns into something dangerously close to desire.But neither of them built their businesses—or their pride—on giving in easily. And falling for the enemy across the street might be the most chaotic, reputation-destroying, heart-disrupting decision they've ever made.Perfect for readers who love enemies to lovers romance, rivals to lovers, coffee shop romance, small business romance, fated mates, soulmate comedy, romantic comedy series, forced proximity, witty banter, and laugh-out-loud paranormal romance with magical matchmaking chaos.The Department of Soulmate Affairs series continues with another standalone romantic comedy in a universe where love is mandatory, paperwork is endless, and destiny has terrible timing.

What happens when a lonely marine biologist accidentally catches a mermaid instead of a fish?Twenty-six-year-old Evan Shore moved to the charming coastal town of Gull's Haven hoping to reconnect with nature, focus on his marine biology career, and maybe recover from a spectacular streak of dating disasters. Finding true love was not part of the plan.Neither was accidentally netting a real mermaid.Coralina is beautiful, impulsive, endlessly curious, and completely unprepared for human life. She thinks Evan's research boat is a magical chariot, turns his bathtub into a temporary ocean, becomes obsessed with human television, and has absolutely no idea why everyone is so attached to wearing pants.As Coralina struggles to navigate life on land, Evan finds himself juggling a growing attraction to the enchanting mermaid while hiding her existence from nosy neighbors, suspicious coworkers, overeager social media influencers, and a town that seems determined to uncover every secret.But things become even more complicated when Coralina's dramatic, overprotective merman ex-boyfriend arrives determined to take her home. Suddenly, Evan and Coralina must choose between the safety of their separate worlds and a future together that neither of them ever imagined.Filled with laugh-out-loud humor, heartwarming romance, magical mishaps, small-town charm, quirky characters, cozy beach-town vibes, and unforgettable underwater adventure, Something Fishy About Love is a delightful romantic fantasy comedy about finding love where you least expect it.Perfect for readers who love:• Romantic comedy novels• Fantasy romance books• Mermaid romance stories• Paranormal romantic comedies• Cozy fantasy romance• Small-town romance• Opposites-attract romance• Fish-out-of-water love stories• Magical realism romance• Lighthearted fantasy fiction• Sweet romantic comedy• Beach town romance novels• Feel-good love stories• Humorous paranormal romance• Whimsical romantic fantasyIf you enjoy quirky heroines, lovable heroes, magical creatures, witty banter, found family, cozy coastal settings, laugh-out-loud situations, and heartwarming happily-ever-afters, then you'll fall head over fins for Something Fishy About Love.Sometimes true love is closer than you think.Sometimes it's waiting beneath the waves.

Ellery Bennett only meant to buy a vintage necklace.Instead, she accidentally purchases a stolen magical artifact, gets tracked down by a sarcastic werewolf, and finds herself on a cross-country road trip to return an enchanted heirloom to a wolf pack in Montana.Needless to say, this was not on her to-do list.Dane Hale has enough problems without chasing a human across California. The stolen Moonbind Necklace belongs to his pack, rival wolves are hunting for it, and his alpha expects him to bring it home before an international incident erupts among the local werewolf population.Unfortunately, the necklace is now magically linked to Ellery.Now they're stuck traveling together through small towns, questionable motels, awkward roadside attractions, accidental magical mishaps, and an alarming number of situations involving only one bed.As miles pass and sparks fly, Ellery discovers that beneath Dane's prickly exterior is a loyal heart, a protective streak a mile wide, and a tendency to apologize whenever he sheds on furniture.Dane discovers that Ellery is brave, stubborn, funny, and entirely too willing to ignore instructions like "e;don't look at me while I shift."e;Between rival wolves, pack politics, enchanted necklaces, family expectations, and the growing attraction neither of them can ignore, they're about to learn that the most dangerous part of this journey isn't the supernatural chaos.It's falling in love.Traveling with a Werewolf is Not Recommended is a laugh-out-loud paranormal romantic comedy featuring werewolves, shifters, forced proximity, road trip romance, one bed trope, grumpy sunshine chemistry, witty banter, magical artifacts, found family, pack dynamics, cozy paranormal fantasy, slow burn romance, heartfelt emotional growth, and a guaranteed happily ever after.Perfect for readers who love romantic comedy, paranormal romance, shifter romance, cozy fantasy romance, humorous fantasy, opposites attract relationships, and sweet but steamy love stories with humor, heart, and adventure.

In a world where soulmates are monitored by an overly enthusiastic government agency, falling in love is complicated. Falling in love with the person trying to arrest you? That's a disaster.Cassian Leclair is a world-class jewel thief with a talent for impossible heists, flawless disguises, and staying one step ahead of the law. He's spent years avoiding capture—and avoiding anything resembling a serious relationship.Detective Alexandra Fletcher believes in rules, order, and putting criminals behind bars. She definitely does not believe that the Department of Soulmate Affairs should be spending taxpayer money on cheesy pamphlets, mandatory seminars, and aggressively optimistic relationship advice.When a soulmate bond unexpectedly links Alexandra and Cassian, both are horrified.Now the Department of Soulmate Affairs won't stop mailing them "e;helpful"e; brochures, inviting them to ridiculous soulmate workshops, and reminding them that resisting the bond is statistically unwise. Meanwhile, Cassian is planning his biggest heist yet, Alexandra is determined to catch him, and neither can ignore the growing attraction between them.As stolen jewels, mistaken identities, high-stakes chases, and soulmate bureaucracy collide, Alexandra and Cassian must decide whether love is worth the risk—or if some soulmates are doomed from the start.Perfect for readers who love romantic comedy, soulmate romance, fated mates, opposites-attract couples, enemies-to-lovers tension, heist romances, witty banter, magical matchmaking, cozy fantasy romance, and laugh-out-loud relationship chaos.The Soulmate Heist is the first book in the Department of Soulmate Affairs series—a charming romantic comedy filled with adventure, humor, slow-burn chemistry, and a government agency that takes soulmates far too seriously.

Lila Harper has a plan for everything.Her color-coded calendar is immaculate. Her spreadsheets are legendary. Her future is carefully organized down to the last detail. The only thing Lila doesn't have time for is romance—especially not the soulmate nonsense promoted by the Department of Soulmate Affairs and their endless supply of embarrassing pamphlets, mandatory seminars, and aggressively cheerful relationship advice.Then Logan Brooks walks back into her life.Years ago, Lila and Logan accidentally triggered a soulmate bond while they were still in high school. Fortunately, the bond never registered with the Department. Unfortunately, Logan's friends spent years teasing Lila for being the smart, bookish girl, and while Logan never joined in, he never stood up for her either.They went their separate ways.Or so they thought.When a company merger unexpectedly brings Logan into Lila's office, their long-forgotten soulmate bond suddenly activates—and this time the Department of Soulmate Affairs notices.Immediately.Now Lila and Logan are buried beneath soulmate questionnaires, unsolicited brochures, mandatory counseling invitations, and increasingly ridiculous seminars designed to help them embrace their destiny. As coworkers struggling through a merger, they already have enough problems. The last thing they need is a government agency determined to micromanage their love lives.But as old misunderstandings resurface and years of unresolved feelings come to light, Lila begins to discover that the boy she remembers isn't the man standing in front of her today. And Logan realizes that the brilliant girl he failed to defend is the one person he never truly forgot.Can a perfectly organized woman risk her carefully planned future for a soulmate she never wanted? And can a man who made mistakes years ago earn a second chance at the love fate chose for him?Filled with witty banter, workplace romance, second-chance love, forced proximity, soulmate bonds, magical matchmaking, office comedy, and laugh-out-loud bureaucracy, this charming romantic comedy is perfect for fans of fated mates, coworkers-to-lovers romance, nerdy heroines, cinnamon-roll heroes, and heartwarming happily-ever-afters.The Department of Soulmate Affairs series continues with another delightful tale of soulmates, chaos, and a government agency that refuses to mind its own business.

Oliver Camden has everything money can buy.As the successful CEO of a fast-growing tech company, he's built his life around innovation, efficiency, and sixteen-hour workdays. Unfortunately, stress, burnout, and a spectacular anxiety spiral have convinced his board that he needs a break before he accidentally schedules himself into an early grave.Their solution?A wilderness retreat.Oliver's response?Absolutely not.Clara Wilde has spent years helping overwhelmed city dwellers reconnect with nature. As a guide at a remote retreat center, she's patient, capable, and perfectly happy spending her days among forests, mountains, and people who actually know how to identify a tree.The last thing she wants is another ambitious executive who treats the outdoors like a temporary inconvenience.Especially after the last one broke her heart.When Oliver arrives with terrible survival skills, and enough skepticism to power a small city, Clara is certain he'll be her most challenging client yet.Then they accidentally touch.Within hours, the Department of Soulmate Affairs confirms the impossible: Oliver Camden and Clara Wilde are soulmates.Suddenly, the pair find themselves trapped between destiny and common sense as the Department bombards them with soulmate pamphlets, mandatory workshops, relationship assessments, and aggressively optimistic correspondence. Clara doesn't trust ambitious men anymore. Oliver isn't convinced he belongs anywhere without Wi-Fi. And neither of them appreciates having a government agency managing their love life.But as long hikes, scenic overlooks, and unexpected conversations bring them closer together, Oliver begins to discover that success isn't the same thing as happiness. And Clara starts to wonder if people can change—and whether some risks are worth taking twice.Can a workaholic tech CEO learn to slow down long enough to embrace the future fate has chosen for him? And can a woman who has been hurt before trust her soulmate with her heart?Filled with witty banter, opposites-attract romance, soulmate bonds, emotional healing, fish-out-of-water comedy, wilderness adventures, magical matchmaking, forced proximity, and laugh-out-loud bureaucracy, this heartwarming romantic comedy is perfect for fans of fated mates, cozy fantasy romance, nature retreat romance, and feel-good love stories.The Department of Soulmate Affairs series continues with another charming tale of soulmates, second chances, and a government agency that simply refuses to stay out of people's business.