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Alive with vivid period detail and characters as vibrant as they are memorable, The Courtesan is a sweeping historical tale of dangerous intrigues, deep treachery, and one woman’s unshakable resolve to honor her heart.
Not least to Pope Clement VII, who was one of his biggest patrons. As a Medici, Clement came from a noble lineage of the erotic: his uncle, Lorenzo the Magnificent, had written an infamous sonnet extolling the virtues of sodomy within ...
In this wickedly sexy Regency romance series debut, a Duchess plays seductress in a cunning scheme that leads to love.
Praise for Claudia Dain's novels “ Claudia Dain's emotionally charged writing and riveting characters will take your breath away . ” -New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries “ Claudia Dain writes with intelligence ...
[ Dain's ] new book tells a tale of impropriety and independence , and a mother and daughter determined to bend the rules of society in their favor . The author never fails to write challenging and complex romances that challenge the ...
Turner, James Grantham, ed. Sexuality and Gender in Early Modern Europe. Institutions, Texts, Images. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press, 1993. Valois, Thirza. Around and About Paris.
If Lady Amelia Caversham is to marry before another Season passes, she'd better find help-namely, that of the infamous courtesan-turned matchmaker Sophia Dalby.
Now, returning to London an impoverished widow, she'll do anything to possess the register. Even if that means becoming Rafe's partner once again…. "Lee's novel hits the sweet spot." —RT Book Reviews on Engagement of Convenience
Newspapers eagerly reported the lurid details, and when the police arrested Enrico Pranzini, a charismatic and handsome Egyptian migrant, the story became an international sensation.
Harriette Wilson was the most desired and the most dangerous woman in Regency London. This highly acclaimed biography reveals for the first time the true story behind her sensational life and scandalous 'Memoirs'.