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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.

A light novel of romance, intrigue and kidnapping, written in the style of the late 19th century set in Spain and England.

Betrothed against her wishes to an elderly Duke, Katarina falls in love with her neighbour Prince Michael.

Three men down on their luck in Tahiti agree to ship out on a vessel whose officers have died of smallpox.

Stevenson's account of his extended walk, in 1878, through uplands and mountains in south-western France amply fulfils this declaration of intent.

A lawyer in Victorian London tries to understand the nature of the strange relationship between his physician friend and the cruel and violent man he seems to protect.