Georgian England, 1789. Under a cloud of scandal, Henrietta Lightfoot flees her home at Melmouth Park. She has little money and no worthwhile talents, for what use is a neat stitch and a pretty voice outside the drawing room? Without family support, her only hope of survival lies with the dashing but elusive Lord Allenham...In a desperate quest to find him, Henrietta embarks on a journey through London's debauched and glittering underworld, where she discovers more about her own mysterious past than she could have imagined. With the aid of new-found skills at the card table and on the stage, will Henrietta be able to turn her life around to become mistress of her fate?

Maigret: The Complete Series (DVD)Investigate brutal murder cases in 1950s Paris with legendary French detective Jules Maigret. Rowan Atkinson (Mr. Bean, Black Adder) transforms himself into the calm, curious police commissioner who risks his life to find the culprits, and hopes some good will come of it. How to trap a serial killer stalking women in Montmartre? Who stabbed a gambler to death in the Place de la Concorde? Why release the obvious suspect for the murder of a diamond dealer? Who strangled a stripper one day and a duchess the next? Feel the tension build in four luxuriously produced feature-length film adaptations of George Simenon’s novels Maigret Sets a Trap, Maigret’s Dead Man, Night at the Crossroads and Maigret in Monmartre.]]>

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Lady Fiona Carnarvon became the chatelaine of Highclere Castle - the setting of the hit series Downton Abbey - eight years ago. In that time she's become fascinated by the rich history of Highclere, and by the extraordinary people who lived there over the centuries. One person particularly captured Fiona's imagination - Lady Almina, the 5th Countess of Carnarvon. Almina was the illegitimate daughter of banking tycoon Alfred de Rothschild. She was his only daughter and he doted on her. She married the 5th Earl of Carnarvon, at 19, with an enormous dowry. At first, life at Highclere was a dizzying mix of sumptuous banquets for 500 and even the occasional royal visitor. Almina oversaw 80 members of staff - many of whom came from families who had worked at Highclere for generations. But when the First World War broke out, life at Highclere changed forever. History intervened and Almina and the staff of Highclere were thrown into one of the most turbulent times of the last century. Almina was forced to draw on her deepest reserves of courage in order to ensure her family, the staff and the castle survived. This is the remarkable story of a lost time. But Highclere remains and in this bo... [Read More]

Excerpt from Thomas Leiper: Lieutenant of Light Horse, Patriot and Financier in the Revolution; And Pioneer in the Developement of Industries and Inland Commerce in PennsylvaniaThe light which the pre-revolution ary newspapers throw upon her his tory shows that in the last days of the Colonial era, her merchants, factors, traders, shippers and farmers exalted Philadelphia, and she thus became the wealthiest and most conservative of centres, a position unique and pre eminent in her relation to the capitals of the neighboring provinces.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.... [Read More]

Import Blu-Ray/Region All pressing.Sarah Patterson, Angela Lansbury and David Warner star in this film directed by Neil Jordan. The Company Of Wolves is essentially a modern retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, but this is one fairly dark tale (as opposed to a fairy tale). The darkness envelopes the story in an almost-dreamlike quality, adding dense textures to the mysterious fantasy that unfolds before your eyes. What big nightmares you have, grandma! Carlton.

The electrical fences and advanced technology of Jurassic World didn't stop the dinosaurs from escaping and terrorizing the visitors, just like nothing is going to stop you from having the best Halloween yet when you dress in this one-piece inflatable T-Rex suit. A built-in fan will keep you cool all night, so whether you're trick or treating through Jurassic World or you're going to a fun party with your friends, you'll be comfortable! You can also don this costume to the premiere of the upcoming film; you'll look so great, people will forget all about the movie and all eyes

Unleash your inner warrior. With your speed, stealth and skill, your night will surely be a thrill! The Stealth Ninja Costume includes: a jumpsuit with attached molded chest armor, hood with detached mask and belt with attached ninja stars. Does not include sword or

This Paw Patrol Chase Child Halloween Costume can add fun to the holiday celebration with a favorite from the hit television show. It is made with 100 percent polyester, providing a softness that kids can enjoy all day long. The Paw Patrol Halloween costumes include a jumpsuit, headpiece and backpack, so children can have a complete style for party fun. It comes in a small size (4-6) offering an optimal fit for a little