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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... Vernay.” Vernay looked puzzled, but he said, “Happy to make your acquaintance.” “Mr. Seymour will be singing in the marquis' new opera.” 36 The Alchemy Vernay smiled. He had a thin, black 00-01--The Alchemy fnl pass 6/17/04 11:46 Page 35.
... Vernay,” Simone said, her eyes sparkling. “He's more interested in swords and pistols than he is in art.” “Now, that's not so!” Vernay protested. He was a fine-looking man and dressed at the height of fashion. “I do like to shoot, and I ...
... Vernay?” “Yes, I have.” “He's cock-of-the-walk in New Orleans. Loves to fight duels. He's killed at least a couple of men and wounded a great many more. You know about this code duello that the young bucks follow?” “I don't know much ...
... Vernay had been fearful of exactly what had come to pass. When he arrived to escort Simone to the opera, she told him 44 The Alchemy almost at once about the marquis' proposal. 00-01--The Alchemy fnl pass 6/17/04 11:46 Page 43.
... Vernay stared at her and exclaimed, “Why, he is an old man!” “He's not old, Claude.” “Of course he's old! He must be fifty.” “He's not. He's only forty-eight.” “Even if it weren't for the age difference, he's not the sort of man who can ...