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Since his award-winning debut collection of stories, Last Days of the Dog-Men, Brad Watson's work has been as melancholy, witty, strange and lovely as any in America. Inspired by the true story of his own great-aunt, he explores the life of Miss Jane Chisolm, born in rural early 20th-century Mississippi with a genital birth defect that would stand in the way of the central 'uses' for a woman in that time and place - namely, sex and marriage.

I see ghosts. They’re everywhere. They are the victims of violent crimes whose cases haven’t been solved. Once they realize I can see them, they beg me to find justice for them so they can rest. Except one. My sister, Debra. She was ten and I was six when we were kidnapped. The monster held us for a week and did horrible things to her before we tried to make our escape. He caught us and killed my sister brutally. I barely survived. That was when the ghosts came. Our case was never solved so Deb became my constant companion. My secret solace and best friend.

For every fan who has wished Jane Austen herself might have enjoyed the romance and happy ending she so carefully crafted for all her heroines: The Persuasion of Miss Jane Austen, by Shannon Winslow. What if the tale Jane Austen told in her last, most poignant novel was inspired by momentous events in her own life? Did she in fact intend Persuasion to stand forever in homage to her one true love?

After becoming trapped in present-day Bath due to a mishap with her time-traveling charm, Jane Austen is safe and sound back in the 1800s thanks to Rose Wallace’s help. Now, Rose is ready to focus on her fledgling romance with dreamy Dr. Aiden Trevellyan. But when Jane reappears in the present, it looks like Rose and Aiden have no choice but to follow her back to 1813....

Rose Wallace’s world revolves around all things Jane Austen, and with the annual festival in Bath - and the arrival of dishy archaeologist Dr. Aiden Trevellyan - just around the corner, all is well with the world. But then a mysterious woman who bears more than a passing resemblance to the great author moves in upstairs, and things take a disastrous turn. Rose’s new neighbour is none other than Jane Austen herself, now trapped in the 21st century after her time-travel adventure was sabotaged by a mischievous dog. Rose’s life is instantly changed.

The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman has sold over a million copies nationwide since its publication in 1971, making the fictional character of Miss Jane so real many people don’t know she exists only in the imagination of Louisiana-born author Ernest J. Gaines. Miss Jane is 100 years old when she is interviewed by an area high school teacher looking to teach his students more about plantation society in the Deep South. Her story is not only a vivid picture of the South before the dawn of the civil rights era, but also a story of one woman’s survival against overwhelming odds.

Hers was the plight of a gothic heroine, banished from her home by a cruel brother and his heartless wife, the Dragon Sage. Misunderstood and maligned, Georgiana’s only hope of rescue were letters to aunts describing the medieval dungeon to which she had been sent.

Hinreißend charmanter Cosy Krimi mit Regency-Vibes Die mysteriöse Hochstaplerin ist der 2. historische Krimi der britischen Krimi-Reihe Miss Austen ermittelt: Jane Austens Gespür für Menschen macht sie zur perfekten Detektivin. Die Grafschaft Kent im Südosten Englands, 1797. Die junge Jane Austen freut sich darauf, den Sommer mit ihrem Bruder Neddy zu verbringen, den sie viele Jahre nicht gesehen hat. Doch schon bei ihrer Ankunft auf dem zauberhaften Anwesen Godmersham Park merkt Jane, dass Neddy dringend Hilfe benötigt.

Upon the death of her father, Mary Bennet’s life is thrown into turmoil. With no fortune or marriage prospects, she must rely on the kindness of her relatives. When a mysterious late-night visit by an unknown relative - a Lady Trafford from Castle Durrington - leads to an extended stay and the chance for an education, Mary gratefully accepts the opportunity. But even as she arrives at the castle, she’s faced with one mystery after another.

Willkommen im gemütlichen Hareby, wo es die besten Zimtschnecken gibt und die Luft nach Salz riecht. Alma lebt mit ihrem Verlobten Clemens in einem schicken Kopenhagener Apartment und alles scheint perfekt. Doch während sich Clemens weiter in seine Arbeit vertieft, läuft es für sie beruflich immer schlechter. Kurzerhand schnappt Alma ihre Katze und fährt nach Hareby: ihr Heimatdorf, das sie seit dem Tod ihres Vaters nur selten besucht hat. Auf dem Campingplatz bei ihrer Mutter zu sein, tut Alma gut. Alles ist vertraut, sogar die alte Inga bäckt noch die weltbesten Zimtschnecken.

Elizabeth Bennet is hiding a forbidden power. She can speak to draca, the fire-breathing creatures kept as status symbols by English gentry. But Mr. Darcy has noticed, and he has his own dark secret.

17-year-old Enore Adesuwa doesn’t dive into things, she walks in carefully. So when she, her mother, and her sister move from Nigeria to America shortly after her father’s death, she wants to be extremely prepared before attending an American high school. Her cousin, Adrian, doesn’t have time to explain the ins and outs to her but, luckily, he recommends the perfect research tool: teen movies. Still dealing with grief but armed with a set of rules of survival gathered from these movies (including the crucial rule of keeping a low profile), Enore is ready for her senior year.

Philip Brampton understands that fortune is against him. He tries gallantly to bury his distress and support his lonely beloved, even after she starts pursuing an arrogant buffoon. Stiffening her spine in a world that refuses to acknowledge her value, Eleanor attempts to navigate the impossible situation without quashing her desires. And though his shy nature abhors a scene, Philip braces himself for a confrontation with her cruel patriarch. Do these childhood sweethearts have any hope of achieving lasting happiness?

This collection features 18 classic radio episodes of "Our Miss Brooks", starring Eve Arden in her famous role of Connie Brooks, Madison High's 10th grade English teacher. Co-starring Gale Gordon as Principal Osgood Conklin, Jeff Chandler as bashful biologist Philip Boynton, Richard Crenna as Connie's student Walter Denton and Jane Morgan as Connie's landlady Mrs. Davis.

Most performers who have gone on the road reached a point where it was inevitable, as an artist they could not continue without setting out beyond their locale. What was the turning point and why? This season on ‘Pony Pod’ burlesque dancer, music hall vaudevillian, vedette and entrepreneur Miss Mary Jane Green sits down with ten performance artists from a wide array of genres to discuss their artistic pursuits, the moment travel began and the impact it had on both their professional and personal lives. CONCLUDED AFTER 53 EPISODES. COMPUTER WAS WIPED ALONG WITH ALL INTERVIEWS, GRAPHICS & ...

Alles an ihm sollte eine Warnung für mich sein. Sein Name. El asesino. Sein Job. Auftragskiller. Seine Augen. Moosgrün, kalt und berechnend. Mein schweigsamer Retter führt ein Leben im Dienst des Todes. Durch seine Blicke wird mir gleichzeitig heiß und kalt, und seine Worte reißen mein Inneres entzwei. Hoffnung und Misstrauen sind meine ständigen Begleiter, seit ich mein Schicksal in seine Hände gelegt habe, an denen das Blut unzähliger Menschen klebt. Er ist genauso skrupellos und kaltblütig wie der Mann, vor dem ich mit seiner Hilfe geflohen bin.

Stacey and Jane love a good chat. Especially when it comes to sharing stories about running their businesses. Stacey is a dance educator and principal of a dance school and Jane is managing director of a marketing agency. Both of them have ambitions as high as the heavens for their consecutive businesses. They are motivated, passionate and driven female business leaders who love to share their insight with anyone who will listen. They're also incredibly curious as to how other business leaders run their business. Most of all, they are determined to inspire more women into leadership positions....

Miss Jane Fairfax has spent her life—though poor and expecting the eventuality of a governess position—by the side of a colonel’s daughter, living beyond the means she was born into. When she meets the enigmatic and handsome Frank Churchill in Weymouth, she can’t help but fall for him. Mr. Frank Churchill, the heir to his aunt’s fortune and dependent on her goodwill, knows that he cannot marry without Mrs. Churchill’s permission. Desperate to marry Jane, he proposes not only marriage but a plan to hide their engagement until his aunt approves of the match.

Die beliebte Fischbrötchen-Fördeliebe-Reihe von Jane Hell geht weiter! "Manchmal müssen wir unserem Bauchgefühl vertrauen, dass wir den richtigen Weg finden, auch wenn wir jetzt noch nicht wissen, wie er aussieht." Jule weiß nach ihrem Studium nicht, wie es beruflich weitergehen soll, und beschließt, dass sie dringend eine Auszeit am Meer braucht. Als Rettungsschwimmerin will sie drei Wochen Sonnenschein an der Ostsee genießen und endlich ihre Freundin Anni im Café Seestern in Eckernförde besuchen. Vielleicht hat sie ja eine zündende Idee für Jules Karriere.

Als Simons Ehe in Scherben liegt, flüchtet der Architekt zu seiner Oma Frida ins idyllische Hareby an der dänischen Küste. Nirgends fühlt er sich so geborgen wie in dem gemütlichen Reetdachhaus, das schon morgens nach Zimtschnecken duftet. Doch alles ist anders als früher, denn dort lebt nun auch Fridas jüngere Mitbewohnerin.