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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... 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.” “With those innocent blue eyes ...
... pulled her onto his lap. She cuddled up against him and put her face on his chest. “Please, Armand.” “You know I can never refuse you anything.” “That's because you're the most wonderful husband in the world.” “I suspect you're right ...
... pulled down over his ears, and his nose was red, a certain indication that he had been sampling the cognac of which he was so fond. For a moment he watched silently, then asked, “What you do that to her for?” Colin looked up and grinned ...
... pulled the cork out with his teeth, and then picked up two dirty glasses and sloshed the amber liquid in both of them. “Here, you drink this. It make a man of you.” “Philippe, you know I don't like to drink.” “This is a celebration. You ...
... pulled his coat together and said, “We'll have to pray that she'll be all right, and the child too.” “Yes, we do that. I will say an extra rosary for her every day. You ever say a rosary?” “No. I'm not Catholic, you know. I'm Protestant ...