Jane Austen fans will delight in the reissue of this classic Regency Romance by Judith Harkness. With a light touch and witty eye for human foibles, Harkness paints the fashionable world of Regency England, when styles were dictated by Beau Brummel, the Duchess of Devonshire held court, and dandies paraded in their phaetons and four. Groomed by their mamas to capture the hearts of the most eligible bachelors of the day, fashionable young ladies passed the Season at Bath, where they were presented at the Assembly Rooms in all their finery and feathers.Lady Rosalind Arden, daughter of the late Lord Iseleigh, has come to Bath for the Season, too, and it is her intention to capture a great fortune -- though not for her own sake. Obstacles continue to spring up in her way, however, most critically in the form of her own heart’s refusal to cooperate in her pursuit of fortune, at the expense of love.There is, for instance, the maddening and mysterious Peter Grey, who dares to challenge one of the greatest rakes in all England, immensely rich, dashing Reginald Darnley, intimate of the Prince. And what of Maude Quimby, the heartbreaking invalid, quietly suffering in her shabby rooms far from the fashionable center of Bath? Will the young earl succeed in his ambition to save his sister from a disastrous alliance, or will Roselind, innocent as she seems, astonish the world with her stubbornness and courage? The key to all their happiness lies in what has become known as the Montague Scandal, and with the revelation of the truth of that sordid affair, the secret to all their futures rests.Brimming with period detail, The Montague Scandal will delight readers craving a good, old-fashioned romantic caper in the tradition of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer.Judith Harkness is the author of five classic Regency Romances: The Montague Scandal, The Admiral’s Daughter, The Determined Bachelor, Contrary Cousins, and Lady Charlotte’s Ruse, all originally published by Signet. She is the co-author of a screenplay, EMMA in New York, an updated version of the classic Jane Austen novel set in contemporary Manhattan. As J.H. Richardson, she writes non-fiction on subjects ranging from children with learning and developmental issues to profiles of notable creative artists. She lives in Rhode Island with her husband, Will Taft.Judith Harkness writes funny and highly literate Regencies, which, like the best of any genre, manage to transcend the ordinary. In particular, she channels Jane Austen in this amusing romance.—Carla Sarett, Ph.D. Author of Nine Romantic Stories”

The Montague Scandal: A Regency Romance

Literature & Fiction

Harkness, Judith

Genre Fiction

Sanford J. Greenburger Associates

Lady Charlotte is the happiest of young ladies as she awaits her beloved Gerald Kirkland, the dashing young man who is also, seemingly, devoted to her. Then, suddenly and without warning, Gerald disappears to far-off America in the company of the caddish Fitzwilliam Canterby, there to fall into the clutches of the lovely, dangerous Miss Chastity Brown. When Charlotte finds herself forced by her father into an engagement to the notorious Marquis of Beresford, who can promise her only a lifetime of cold courtesy and callous betrayal, she can bear it no longer. As her wedding day draws near, Charlotte realizes she is about to lose her one chance of happiness unless she takes matters into her own hands, and even if it means behaving as no young lady should, and taking a gamble she cannot afford to lose. Fans of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer will delight in the reissue of this classic Regency Romance by Judith Harkness. With a light touch and keen eye for human foibles, Harkness not only paints the fashionable world of Regency England, with its beaus and belles, balls and routs, but takes the reader on a fascinating tour of post-Revolutionary New York. There, on the majestic banks of the Hudson River, we are given a privileged view of how aristocratic Americans lived only a few decades after declaring their independence from the British. Brimming with period detail, Lady Charlotte’s Ruse will delight readers craving a good, old-fashioned romantic caper. Judith Harkness is the author of five classic Regency Romances: The Montague Scandal, The Admiral’s Daughter, The Determined Bachelor, Contrary Cousins, and Lady Charlotte’s Ruse, all originally published by Signet. She is the co-author of a screenplay, EMMA in New York, an updated version of the classic Jane Austen novel set in contemporary Manhattan. As J.H. Richardson, she writes non-fiction on subjects ranging from children with learning and developmental issues to profiles of notable creative artists. She lives in Rhode Island with her husband, Will Taft. Finally! A really well written historical romance that can hold it’s own with the likes "Emma" and "Pride and Prejudice." Can’t wait to read more —Sally Quinn, New York

Lady Charlotte's Ruse: A Regency Classic

<div>A Private Treason is the memoir of a courageous German woman who, as a girl of nineteen from an upper-middle-class Gentile family, rejected Nazism completely and gave up her language and her country forever. Branded a "traitor,&#8221; she fled from the blitzkrieg to Vienna, the Dalmation islands, Paris, finally to the zone libre in southern France--a fugitive&#8217;s life preserved by forged identity papers and haunted by the fear of detention and arrest. Yet she managed to survive. Now, she looks back on the war and her youth. Her intense, personal memories are recalled in fragments--she tells each one honestly and with powerful emotion, including her childhood in Berlin and the liberation of France in 1944. She recalls her neighborhood amid Berlin&#8217;s plentiful parks and lakes and as she matures, we see her first perceptions of the ominous moods and events beginning to shake Germany--the deep resentment over losing World War I, the vicious gossip of "hereditary enemies,&#8221; the first outburst of political and racial violence that would eventually be transformed into hobnailed boots, truncheons, and swastika armbands, separating her from schoolmates and playmates forever. A Private Treason is filled with poignant recollections of the people in her life: her strict, deeply Teutonic grandfather--target of her childhood rebellions with his haughty refinement and tyrannical whims--who finally expresses his love openly just before she leaves Germany; her gentle, withdrawn father and talented, emotionally unstable mother; Loirette, a clever, myopic Vichy official secretly working for the Resistance; and André, her intellectual lover, continually frustrated in his attempts to work effectively for the maquis. Much of A Private Treason tells the story of Ingrid and André&#8217;s struggle to stay alive and together, of their separations and reunions, of her transporting forged papers for the maquis and his plotting to escape to England, of the enormous risks they both took to hide their comrades and condemned refugees, and of their hope, finally fulfilled, for the Allied invasion that would eventually drive the Germans out of France. A few days after the invasion begins, André is killed in one of the last military actions in the Vercors. In its story of suffering and personal grief, A Private Treason denounces all wars. Yet, at the same time, Ingrid Greenburger&#8217;s strength and natural exuberance shine throughout this stirring account of one woman&#8217;s response to the outrages of war and Nazism. The late Igrid Greenburger was the widow of literary agent Sanford Greenburger. </div>

A Private Treason: A German Memoir

History

Greenburger, Ingrid

Europe

What shall we do about our mothers?Millions of adult daughters ask one another this question as their mothers age, fight illnesses and loneliness, and sometimes outlive their savings. Caught between caring for their mothers and other responsibilities, women in midlife are affected by guilt, anger, and anxiety as they struggle to be good daughters.Now journalist-and daughter-Patricia Beard asks How can we make our peace with our mothers? What does it mean to be a good daughter? Why is it so hard? How can we do better?” In this sensible and inspirational book, she explores the tensions of the mother-daughter relationship, the reality of being old in our society, and the new roles daughters formulate as their mothers grow older. In stories gathered from hundreds of interviews, she offers clearheaded and openhearted insights into the practical and emotional problems that confront mothers and daughtersand shows how even in the last, difficult phase, they can face change and loss with courage, compassion, and a stronger relationship.Fascinating and informativea valuable resourcea book I highly recommend.—Horace B. Deets,former executive director, AARPPatricia Beard has written a thoughtful and intelligent book about a subject that is central to our lives. Brava.—Roxanna Robinson,author of This Is My Daughter

Good Daughters: The Last Chapter

Beard, Patricia

Religion & Spirituality

<div>&ldquo;How To Ask For More And Get It is not, as the title might suggest, a book for the greedy, pursuing compulsive and unrealistic dreams of acquiring more worldly wealth. Rather, it is designed to help the average person get his due in the thousands of exchanges, both mundane and important, that punctuate his or her life,&rdquo; says Francis Greenburger and Thomas Kiernan. All of us are confronted daily with countless exchanges, both ordinary and extraordinary, the outcomes of which largely define the quality of our lives. In fact, the Exchange is the single most frequent and important process of our interpersonal existence. Negotiation is the art of consistently turning these exchanges to one&rsquo;s advantage, and this book shows how to master this art. Using examples from real-life situations, the authors show you how to develop your basic negotiating skills&mdash;how to state your criteria, who makes the first move, what tactics to use, how to set your goals and establish a strategy&mdash;in short, how to win! Whether you are an employee bargaining for a raise, the tenant applying for a lease, the homeowner planning an expansion, the spouse settling a quarrel, a man with an attractive young lady in mind&hellip;whether you are the layman or the professional, this book will teach you how to make the most of the exchanges which touch every facet of your life. &ldquo;Imagine yourself in any of the following situations:</div> <div> You are about to walk into a realtor&rsquo;s office to make an offer on your dream house or to rent the apartment you&rsquo;ve finally found after months of searching&hellip; You are about to sit down with your spouse&rsquo;s lawyer to discuss the financial terms of your impending divorce&hellip; Tomorrow you are to appear for you final interview with a company you feel sure will offer you the job you have been seeking, at which your salary and other benefits will be decided&hellip; You are about to sit down with an auditor from the IRS&hellip; </div> <div>The &ldquo;bottom line&rdquo; of such exchanges is that we either gain or lose by them, financially and otherwise. Motivated by our innate self-interest, we naturally hope to acquire more than we give away. More often than not, however, we end up losing more than we gain. Why? Because we do not know how to negotiate our needs, our rights, our hopes, and our wishes&hellip;&rdquo; Francis Greenburger operates an extremely successful New York real estate business&mdash;a milieu in which the negotiator&rsquo;s art is severely tested and sharply honed. Recently, he expanded his interest to include the publishing world and now operates an equally successful literary agency&mdash;another pursuit in which negotiating is the key to success. This is his first book. Thomas Kiernan was an editor for many years. He is also the author of fourteen previous books.</div>

How to Ask for More and Get It: The Art of Creative Negotiation

Business & Money

Kiernan, Thomas

Greenburger, Francis

Management & Leadership

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