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During the Stuart period, two half-sisters are torn apart by passion in the multigenerational saga by the New York Times–bestselling author.
  Carlotta, the love child of Priscilla Eversleigh and Jocelyn Frinton, grows up in the shadow of war during the reign of Queen Anne. Carlotta’s personal struggle begins when she’s abducted by the charismatic Jacobite leader Lord Hessenfield. During her time as his...

After their father dies, leaving them to a life of genteel poverty, sensible Elinor and romantic Marianne Dashwood must rely on making good marriages as their means of support.

When Katherine of Aragon is brought to the Tudor court as a young bride, the oldest princess, Margaret, takes her measure. With one look, each knows the other for a rival, an ally, a pawn, destined -- with Margaret's younger sister Mary -- to a sisterhood unique in all the world. The three sisters will become the queens of England, Scotland, and France. United by family loyalties and affections, the three queens find themselves set against each other....

A 1908 novel that presents a portrait of English provincial life through the story of two sisters, Constance, who marries her father's chief assistant and remains at home her entire life, and Sophia, who elopes to Paris with an irresistible, unscrupulous traveler.

Switched identities at an aristocratic wedding lead to uproarious confusion and unexpected passion.

Aristocratic and free-spirited sisters Rowena and Victoria, as well as their maid and dear friend Prudence, navigate the uncertain social and political climate of WWI-era England. Their lives are the talk of society-- but the daring missions they undertake will teach them the true meaning of love and sacrifice.

For Olivia Lytton, betrothal to the Duke of Canterwick-- hardly a Prince Charming-- feels more like a curse than a happily-ever-after. At least his noble status will help her sister, Georgiana, secure an engagement with the brooding, handsome Tarquin, Duke of Sconce, a perfect match for her in every way-- every way but one. Tarquin has fallen in love with Olivia. Quin never puts passion before reason. And reason says that Georgiana is his ideal bride....

A weekend reunion among three sisters and their house-guest opens a Pandora's box of passions, secrets, and intimacies.