Yet Camille excites him as no woman ever has and he must have her, no matter the cost. Funny that none of her candidates seems good enough. He’s her step-brother, famous, restless, a savvy Shanghai taipan and a menace…to her heart. And definitely not for love.Ĭamille Bereston decided years ago that Pierce was not for her. Can’t it When American robber baron Killian Hanniford decides to expand his business empire, he sails to Europe in 1877 and takes his family with him. Pierce Hanniford returns to England after tripling his fortune in China. Those Notorious Americans, a family headed by a scandalous robber baron, ready to charm all of Europe with their wit, their good looksand their fortune.  About the Book She’d wanted him for years…and denied she cared.īut she’s older now and even more delectable. DeLand’s knowledgeable-and gentle- layering in of his challenges-and the challenges of the Chinese people-was fascinating. At least one book in my list of hopes and dreams belongs there.īut later, “And then the village fell away and a long limestone wall curved into a circular drive to the front of a small chateau with the charm of the French Rococo and the colors of rose and white.” How might that do for a secret getaway with a lover?Īn added benefit to me? The hero is just returned from China. I think it has wormed its way onto my bucket list. Her heroine approaches Tours to this view, “As they approached on the north side of the river, the town spread across the wide Loire and the red brick curtain wall of the fortress of the medieval French kings, the Palace of Amboise spread along the banks.” Zairon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Ravishing Camille by Cerise DeLand

They had many pets-including two marmoset monkeys that joined them on one of their steamship journeys across the Atlantic. Rey created many books during their lives together, including Curious George, one of the most treasured classics of all time, as well as other favorites like Pretzel, Spotty, and Find the Constellations. Curious George has been successfully adapted into a major motion picture and an Emmy-winning television show on PBS. More than 200 Curious George titles followed, with 75 million books sold worldwide. After the Reys escaped Paris by bicycle in 1940 carrying the manuscript for the original Curious George, the book was published in America in 1941. But it was their rambunctious little monkey who became an instantly recognizable icon.  Hans and Margret Rey created many books during their lives together, including Curious George, one of the most treasured classics of all time, as well as other favorites like Spotty and Pretzel. This collection is a great way to share the fun and makes for a great gift for baby showers, birthdays, and other holidays and events. Access code can be found inside the book on page 2.Ĭurious George has delighted millions of readers for seventy-five years. and Margret Rey’s creative journey written by the historian Louise Borden.Īlso includes access to a bonus downloadable audio read by the actor, producer, and director John Krasinski.  This edition also includes an original illustrated map of Curious George’s world, as well as a new scrapbook biography of H. Perfect for sharing and gifting-this is a book that belongs on every little monkey's shelf.īooks included in this collector’s edition are Curious George, Curious George Takes a Job, Curious George Rides a Bike, Curious George Gets a Medal, Curious George Flies a Kite, Curious George Learns the Alphabet, and Curious George Goes to the Hospital. This handsome hardcover collection includes complete editions of all seven of the original Curious George titles in one complete volume.

In Green's Jungles by Gene Wolfe