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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... thought. He watched as they carefully put a plaster over the cut, and then he stepped forward. “Now that you've saved his life, I have a few questions for him.” Jeanne went to her husband and took his arm. “He's only a boy. How old are ...
... thought. He struggled with it for over an hour, then finally muttered, “Blast it! Now I'll have to wait until it comes back.” He heard the door open and turned to see Jeanne enter. She walked over and put her arm around him. “Are you ...
... thought you wanted to learn English.” “I never go to that country. Nothing but barbarians there. I bet the gardens there look like a pigpen.” It was an old argument between the two, Philippe maintaining that France was the only decent ...
... thought what it would be like if something happened to the Lady Beaufort?” Philippe's eyes suddenly flew open wide, and he reached out and grabbed the lapels of Colin's coat. He lifted him off the floor and whispered, “Don't ever say ...
... thought for the first year after Madam died that he would die also. I never saw a man grieve so much.” “Yes, you are right. You know, Annette, I think if it had not been for Colin, he might have taken his own life.” “He's grown very ...