Widely regarded as Dickens’s masterpiece, Bleak House centers on the generations-long lawsuit Jarndyce and Jarndyce, through which “whole families have inherited legendary hatreds.” Focusing on Esther Summerson, a ward of John Jarndyce, the novel traces Esther’s romantic coming-of-age and, in classic Dickensian style, the gradual revelation of long-buried secrets, all set against the foggy backdrop of the Court of Chancery. Mixing romance, mystery, comedy, and satire, Bleak House limns the suffering caused by the intricate inefficiency of the law. Read more

The ravishing Caroline Birks, daughter of a Marquess, knows something is wrong when her brother goes missing. Trying to find him in the seedier parts of London, she ends up being rescued by a wicked Duke. Completely impervious to his charms, will Charlotte accept the seductive stranger’s help in order to find her missing brother? What will happen when he starts winding down her walls, awakening her lustful desires? Martin Lilley, the Duke of Hanworth, only goes out to unsavoury parts of London to keep an eye on his friend who drinks his money away. Little did he know that one fateful night, he would have to rescue the most tempting woman he has ever seen. Knowing that danger may be just around the corner, will he be able to persuade her to back down before she gets hurt? Trying to save her from one evil only to pull her into another! As Caroline searches for her brother and uncovers the debts he is running from, she realises that she might have put a target on herself. Can Martin stop her before it gets too risky or is he destined to lose her forever? When everything seems to be falling apart, will Caroline and Martin find the courage to remain true to their flaming passion or will their happy ending slip through their fingers? “Conquering a Fiery Marchioness” is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Read more