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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... 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 about it.” “They go around looking for someone to insult them so they can call a ...
... duels. Mayhew was not as enamored of the practice as was Vernay, but still the two were close. “I've heard rumors that Simone might marry Lord Beaufort, Claude.” Claude shot a glance at his friend. “That will never happen, Byron.” “I ...
... duel and pink some unmannerly puppy in the shoulder, but this is no puppy. This is a marquis, and you can't treat him as you would an ordinary man.” Vernay did not answer, but the fixed expression on his face told Byron that he was ...
... duels than you can count, and he's killed men. He won't see another man take Simone d'Or. He'll kill him first.” “Why, that's impossible!” “No, it's not. These youngbloods know how to provoke fights. They get someone to insult and ...
... duel between the two men aroused everyone's interest. Whispers were exchanged, bets were made, and Simone, of course, heard of it almost at once. Unfortunately she heard of it from Colin, who again visited her home. He burst into her ...