Added by: arcadius | Karma: 2802.10 | Fiction literature | 13 February 2010
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The Hand of Ethelberta by Thomas Hardy
Ethelberta was raised in humble circumstances but, through her work as a governess, married well at the age of eighteen. Her husband died two weeks after the wedding and, now twenty-one, Ethelberta lives with her mother-in-law, Lady Petherwin. In the three years that have elapsed since the deaths of both her husband and father-in-law, Ethelberta has been treated to foreign travel and further privilege by her benefactress, but restricted from seeing her poor family.
Hunter Travel Adventures Hawaii: the Big Island, Second Edition
This guide provides comprehensive information on pretty much everything the Big Island has to offer! Nearly twice the size of any other Hawaiian Island, the Big Island is home to some of the region's most beautiful landscapes - from Mauna Kea, the island's largest volcano, to the pristine reefs that provide shelter to exotic sea life. "
Caribbean Travel & Life Magazine: All of your vacation wishes and dreams come alive in Caribbean Travel & Life! Whether youre looking to retire to the breathtaking, relaxing Caribbean or you have a well deserved week off from work and youre looking to discover the Caribbean, Caribbean Travel & Life is your magazine. Discover the alluring resorts, nature, romantic getaways and bargains. Plan your dream vacation.
Added by: Cheramie | Karma: 275.78 | Fiction literature | 19 January 2010
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The House on the Strand by Daphne du Maurier
The House on the Strand is a novel by Daphne du Maurier. Like many of du Maurier's novels, The House on the Strand has a supernatural element. It is concerned with the ability to mentally travel back in time and experience historical events at first hand - but not to influence them.
Too bad the essence of Rome can't be bottled and exported to a corner store near you. If it could, you could pick up a weekend's worth of Rome along with your pint of milk and Snickers bar, and you'd probably never get to repainting the stairs, doing the laundry, or watching that new video release. Instead you'd be gawking at St. Peter's, ogling the Temple of Vesta, devouring saltimbocca in a trattoria, and sipping Sangiovese at a wine bar.
