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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

BETWEEN TIDE AND SHOREBy Elizabeth ButlerHe belongs to the sea. She accidentally becomes the one thing keeping him on land.Finn is a selkie, a mythical shapeshifter who can move between human and seal forms. After rebellious teenage years spent living among humans, Finn knows their world all too well—and he hates it. To him, humans are destructive, controlling, short-sighted, and dangerously careless with the ocean he calls home.Then Lena Voss finds something she doesn't understand.Walking along the shore, Lena discovers a sealskin lying among the rocks. Knowing nothing about selkies or the old folklore surrounding them, she assumes it is evidence of illegal animal poaching. She takes the sealskin with every intention of turning it over to Fish and Wildlife the next morning.But good intentions have consequences.The moment Lena takes Finn's sealskin, an ancient selkie magic binds them together. Finn can no longer return to the sea in his seal form until the skin is returned by the human who possesses it. Suddenly, the ocean-loving selkie is trapped on land—and forced into close proximity with the woman he blames for his captivity.Lena isn't thrilled about having a hostile, mysterious stranger following her around.Finn isn't thrilled about needing the help of a human.Neither expects their mutual resentment to become something far more complicated.As forced proximity brings them together, Lena begins discovering the truth about selkies, the sea, and the ancient folklore she once dismissed as superstition. Finn discovers that Lena isn't like the humans he despises.Arguments become banter. Resentment becomes understanding. Attraction becomes impossible to ignore.And eventually, two people from completely different worlds fall in love.But love cannot change the rules of selkie magic.After they finally give in to their feelings, Lena does what she knows is right: she returns Finn's sealskin.For the first time, the choice belongs entirely to him.Finn is free to return to the ocean forever—or remain with the woman who has somehow become more important to him than the world he once thought he could never leave.Now Finn must decide where he truly belongs.Between tide and shore. Between the sea and the woman he loves. Between the life he always knew and the future he never imagined.A MAGICAL SELKIE ROMANCEPerfect for readers who love selkie romance, paranormal romance, fantasy romance, mythical creature romance, shapeshifter romance, folklore-inspired fantasy, contemporary fantasy romance, forced proximity romance, slow-burn romance, enemies-to-lovers romance, forbidden love, ocean fantasy, magical realism, supernatural romance, and romantic fantasy.Dive into a story of selkie folklore, sealskin magic, ocean mythology, unlikely love, human and supernatural worlds, environmental themes, emotional healing, and choosing where—and with whom—you belong.Finn may always need the sea.But sometimes, even a creature born between worlds can find a home on shore.

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.

Are you an Aquarius? Do you routinely question authority, disappear from group chats for weeks, develop strong opinions about topics nobody else has considered, and occasionally find yourself crying over documentaries about whales, robots, or the future of humanity?Excellent. You may be exactly where you belong.An Aquarian's (Comedic) Guide to Thriving is a hilarious and wildly relatable celebration of the Aquarius zodiac sign, combining astrology humor, personality insights, relationship wisdom, self-care advice, and a healthy amount of cosmic chaos.Part survival guide, part astrological comedy, and part tribute to the zodiac's most unconventional sign, this entertaining book dives deep into what makes Aquarius one of the most brilliant, eccentric, independent, and delightfully unpredictable personalities in the zodiac.Inside you'll discover:Why Aquarians are natural rebels, innovators, and professional challengers of bad ideasThe strange science of Aquarian friendships, disappearing acts, and group chat behaviorDating advice for people whose love language is intellectual debate and personal freedomCareer paths perfectly suited for inventors, visionaries, activists, and creative disruptorsSelf-care techniques for overactive minds constantly wandering through future timelinesCompatibility guides, moon charts, famous Aquarians, bizarre conspiracy theories, and other cosmic essentialsWhether you are an Aquarius woman, Aquarius man, astrology enthusiast, horoscope lover, spiritual seeker, or simply trying to understand the wonderfully chaotic Aquarian in your life, this funny zodiac guide offers insight, laughter, and a reassuring reminder that being different is often your greatest strength.Perfect for readers who love astrology books, zodiac personality guides, horoscope humor, funny self-help books, star sign books, and lighthearted spiritual reads.Being an Aquarius means thinking bigger, dreaming stranger, and refusing to live inside anyone else's expectations.Funny, insightful, weird in all the best ways, and unapologetically unconventional, An Aquarian's (Comedic) Guide to Thriving proves that sometimes the people who seem the strangest are simply the ones already living in the future.

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.

She has died before. He has waited centuries for her to return.Elowen is photographing an abandoned warehouse when an electrical fire traps her inside. She wakes hours later in the arms of a mysterious stranger with eyes like banked coals. His name is Ash, and he calmly informs her that she has died and been reborn many times across the centuries. Every life has brought her back to him.According to Ash, Elowen is his immortal mate, part of a supernatural bond forged through fire, death, reincarnation, and destiny.Elowen is not impressed.A modern photographer with a sharp tongue and a healthy distrust of mystical explanations, El wants proof, not stories about phoenix destiny and eternal love. But Ash has evidence: a collection of keepsakes from her previous lives, including a locket, an old sketch, and a photograph from the 1940s showing a woman who looks exactly like her.As Elowen struggles to return to ordinary life, the impossible becomes harder to ignore. Wounds heal overnight. Strange languages come naturally to her. Dreams reveal fragments of lives she cannot remember but somehow recognize. And whenever danger approaches, Ash is there, patient, protective, and maddeningly formal.Then someone begins targeting her.Accidents become increasingly deadly, and a rival immortal emerges from the shadows. Ash knows the danger, but Elowen refuses to become a helpless damsel waiting for her immortal protector to save her. Between sarcastic arguments, late-night conversations, supernatural threats, and Ash's disastrous attempts to understand smartphones, modern dating, rideshares, and coffee orders, their forced proximity slowly becomes something neither of them can deny.As Elowen's memories return, she discovers the terrifying truth behind their cycle of death and rebirth. Her previous lives were not simply lost to time. Someone has been manipulating her deaths, trying to control the supernatural bond between her and Ash and harness the power of a phoenix pair.Now Elowen must decide whether destiny controls her future or whether she can choose it for herself.When the cycle claims her life again, Elowen awakens with new strength and a power of her own. She has spent too many lifetimes dying in fire to be afraid of it now.This time, she isn't running.This time, she and Ash will fight back together.Cycle of Ash and Light is a paranormal fantasy romance featuring a reincarnated heroine, immortal phoenix romance, supernatural mates, a protective immortal hero, slow-burn romance, forced proximity, second-chance love across lifetimes, magical powers, reincarnation, mystery, danger, elemental fire, emotional romance, witty banter, and a modern woman discovering that destiny is not the same thing as choice.Perfect for readers who enjoy phoenix romance, paranormal romance, fantasy romance, immortal romance, reincarnation romance, supernatural romance, fated mate romance, mythical creature romance, shapeshifter and immortal heroes, protective heroes, slow-burn love stories, magical romance, contemporary fantasy, romantic fantasy, supernatural mystery, enemies-to-lovers tension, destined love, forbidden supernatural relationships, and humorous fantasy romance.She has been reborn for centuries.Now she gets to choose what happens next.