The AlchemyThomas Nelson, 2004 M08 30 - 272 páginas Each book in The Creoles Series revolves around one of four girls who become close friends while attending a convent school in New Orleans. The third book, The Alchemy focuses on Simone d'Or, a vivacious young woman hardened by high society life, and Colin Seymour, a talented young man from humble beginnings. As the famed singer and composer Lord Beaufort nurtures Colin's singing voice, Colin rises to stardom in the opera world. At first, Simone judges Colin as a man beneath her standing, but after hearing Colin at the opera, she finds herself captivated by his talent and passion. Meanwhile, Simone's brother places the family name in jeopardy by his gambling debt, and she must face the possibility of marrying Vernay, a rigid young man of equal status who is feared for his skill in dueling others to the death. |
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... He's a liar!” Philippe said roughly. “He's a tramp. Look at him.” Indeed, Colin Seymour was dressed in clothing that would have done dishonor to a tramp. He wore a pair of brown britches that were patched on both knees and in the seat ...
... He's a criminal!” “I had done nothing and committed no crime—unless having no money is a crime in France.” “You're bleeding,” Jeanne said. Indeed, Philippe's massive fist Gilbert Morris and Lynn Morris 5 had opened a cut 00-01--The ...
... He's only a boy. How old are you, Colin?” “I'm twenty-one, ma'am.” “'Ma'am'? What is 'ma'am'?” “That's what we call ladies in America.” “Ma'am! What a hideous word! Everything from America is ugly,” Armand said, but kindness had begun ...
... he's more than that, Armand!” Jeanne protested. “He has such a sweet sound in his voice.” “You speak Italian, then?” “No, sir, I do not.” “How do you know the words?” “I memorized them from hearing them onstage. I have some idea what ...
... He's such a sweet young man.” “How do you know that? He may be totally depraved.” “With those innocent blue eyes? Of course he's not!” Armand suddenly laughed. “I understand that some of the most vicious criminals in the world have blue ...