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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... moved quickly to the window. At forty-six, Armand de Cuvier was an active man of medium height with wavy brown hair and eyes that were ordinarily warm. Just now, however, they seemed to flash, sending offflecks of light. Leaning over ...
... moved around the kitchen, he pulled Jeanne off to the side and said, “I know you, my dear. Your mind is already spinning webs in which to catch me.” “He's such a sweet young man.” “How do you know that? He may be totally depraved ...
... moved closer and leaned against him, the rich curves of her body pressing against his shoulder. He suddenly stood, and she looked up at him and asked, “What was that you were playing?” “Oh, something the marquis wrote for the new opera ...
... moved in society such as this before going to France! The woman glanced at him once, then looked back at the marquis, and Colin heard Herzhaft say, “And this is Monsieur Louis d'Or and his wife, Renee. This is their son, Bayard, and ...
... moved, the Creole world of New Orleans, was watching the progress of the courtship avidly. 42 The Alchemy Simone, however, was taken quite aback when 41 00-01--The Alchemy fnl pass 6/17/04 11:46 Page 41 Chapterfour ...