95. Love And The Gods - The Pink Collection

Barbara Cartland

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Queen Victoria sends for the Duke of Sherbourne and asks him to undertake a very secret mission on her behalf. It is so secret that only his loyal valet, Jenkins, is told.The Duke agrees and it takes him to Greece where he had not been for some years.He visits King George who is the same age as he is and whom he has known in the past.He has been a great success as King, although he was only eighteen when he took over the throne and he is married to Princess Olga of Russia and they are extremely happy.The Duke envies them and, although he has been pursued by a great number of beautiful women in London, he has never yet fallen in love. He consistently refuses to marry although his family beg him to produce an heir to his ancient title.Before the Duke leaves Athens, he says that he must visit the Parthenon because he wants to see again the view from the top as it is the most inspiring in the world.When he reaches the top, the only other person there is a young and beautiful girl who he senses is about to commit suicide.How the Duke persuades Princess Thalia not to throw her life away in such a stupid fashion.How he learns that she is being forced by her uncle to marry a Russian Prince she detests.How he goes to Delos, the island where the God Apollo was born.How, when he is there, he experiences a strange and mystical feeling that cannot be expressed in words.Eventually the Duke finds all that he is seeking.All his and Thalia’s problems and difficulties are solved not only by the brains of human beings but with the help and guidance of the Gods themselves.This is all told in this intriguing and surprising story by BARBARA CARTLAND.

Sujets

• Downton Abbey
• Mills & Boon
• Thomas Hardy
• Jane Austen
• Harlequin

Informations

• Publié par: M-Y Books
• Date de parution: 14 octobre 2012
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781782132080
• Langue: English

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LOVE AND THE GODS
BARBARA CARTLAND

www.barbaracartland.com
Copyright © 2012 by Cartland Promotions
First published on the internet in August 2012 by Barbaracartland.com
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LOVE AND THE GODS
The Duke had brought with him the lantern that he always kept in his cabin. He had used it in the past when he had sometimes gone ashore alone at night.
Now, without speaking to Jenkins, he lit the lantern and then, moving a little further into the cave, he lifted the lantern high and saw exactly all that the King had told him he would find.
On either side of the cave, which did not go in very far, there were a number of large rocks.
They did not quite reach the roof of the cave, but left just enough space, he thought, to hold the statue of Apollo invisible to a casual explorer.
Jenkins was watching him and, when the Duke put down his lantern, he knew exactly what to do without any instructions.
Together they went back, lifted the statue very very carefully and carried it into the cave.
They placed it gently on top of the rough rocks and there was then no more than six inches between the statue of Apollo and the roof of the cave.
The Duke was thankful to find that the rocks were dry and so there was no likelihood of the sea flooding in and sweeping the precious statue away.
As he laid Apollo gently down, now back at last on his own land, the Duke experienced a strange feeling.
Something he had never felt before.
He could not explain it.
THE BARBARA CARTLAND PINK COLLECTION
Barbara Cartland was the most prolific bestselling author in the history of the world. She was frequently in the Guinness Book of Records for writing more books in a year than any other living author. In fact her most amazing literary feat was when her publishers asked for more Barbara Cartland romances, she doubled her output from 10 books a year to over 20 books a year, when she was 77.
She went on writing continuously at this rate for 20 years and wrote her last book at the age of 97, thus completing 400 books between the ages of 77 and 97.
Her publishers finally could not keep up with this phenomenal output, so at her death she left 160 unpublished manuscripts, something again that no other author has ever achieved.
Now the exciting news is that these 160 original unpublished Barbara Cartland books are ready for publication and they will be published by Barbaracartland.com exclusively on the internet, as the web is the best possible way to reach so many Barbara Cartland readers around the world.
The 160 books will be published monthly and will be numbered in sequence.
The series is called the Pink Collection as a tribute to Barbara Cartland whose favourite colour was pink and it became very much her trademark over the years.
The Barbara Cartland Pink Collection is published only on the internet. Log on to www.barbaracartland.com to find out how you can purchase the books monthly as they are published, and take out a subscription that will ensure that all subsequent editions are delivered to you by mail order to your home.

If you do not have access to a computer you can write for information about the Pink Collection to the following address :

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Titles in this series
These titles are currently available for download. The Cross Of Love Love In The Highlands Love Finds The Way The Castle Of Love Love Is Triumphant Stars In The Sky The Ship Of Love A Dangerous Disguise Love Became Theirs Love Drives In Sailing To Love The Star Of Love Music Is The Soul Of Love Love In The East Theirs To Eternity A Paradise On Earth Love Wins In Berlin In Search Of Love Love Rescues Rosanna A Heart In Heaven The House Of Happiness Royalty Defeated By Love The White Witch They Sought Love Love Is The Reason For Living They Found Their Way To Heaven Learning To Love Journey To Happiness A Kiss In The Desert The Heart Of Love The Richness Of Love For Ever And Ever An Unexpected Love Saved By An Angel Touching The Stars Seeking Love Journey To Love The Importance Of Love Love By The Lake A Dream Come True The King Without A Heart The Waters Of Love Danger To The Duke A Perfect Way To Heaven Follow Your Heart In Hiding Rivals For Love A Kiss From The Heart Lovers In London This Way To Heaven A Princess Prays Mine For Ever The Earl’s Revenge Love At The Tower Ruled By Love Love Came From Heaven Love And Apollo The Keys Of Love A Castle Of Dreams A Battle Of Brains A Change Of Hearts It Is Love The Triumph Of Love Wanted – A Royal Wife A Kiss Of Love To Heaven With Love Pray For Love The Marquis Is Trapped Hide And Seek For Love Hiding from Love A Teacher Of Love Money Or Love The Revelation Is Love The Tree Of Love The Magnificent Marquis The Castle The Gates of Paradise A Lucky Star A Heaven on Earth The Healing Hand A Virgin Bride The Trail to Love A Royal Love Match A Steeplechase for Love Love at Last Search for a Wife Secret Love A Miracle of Love Love and the Clans A Shooting Star The Winning Post is Love They Touched Heaven The Mountain of Love The Queen Wins Love and the Gods
THE LATE DAME BARBARA CARTLAND
Barbara Cartland, who sadly died in May 2000 at the grand age of ninety eight, remains one of the world’s most famous romantic novelists. With worldwide sales of over one billion, her outstanding 723 books have been translated into thirty six different languages, to be enjoyed by readers of romance globally.
Writing her first book ‘Jigsaw’ at the age of 21, Barbara became an immediate bestseller. Building upon this initial success, she wrote continuously throughout her life, producing bestsellers for an astonishing 76 years. In addition to Barbara Cartland’s legion of fans in the UK and across Europe, her books have always been immensely popular in the USA. In 1976 she achieved the unprecedented feat of having books at numbers 1 & 2 in the prestigious B. Dalton Bookseller bestsellers list.
Although she is often referred to as the ‘Queen of Romance’, Barbara Cartland also wrote several historical biographies, six autobiographies and numerous theatrical plays as well as books on life, love, health and cookery. Becoming one of Britain's most popular media personalities and dressed in her trademark pink, Barbara spoke on radio and television about social and political issues, as well as making many public appearances.
In 1991 she became a Dame of the Order of the British Empire for her contribution to literature and her work for humanitarian and charitable causes.
Known for her glamour, style, and vitality Barbara Cartland became a legend in her own lifetime. Best remembered for her wonderful romantic novels and loved by millions of readers worldwide, her books remain treasured for their heroic heroes, plucky heroines and traditional values. But above all, it was Barbara Cartland’s overriding belief in the positive power of love to help, heal and improve the quality of life for everyone that made her truly unique.
“When you fall in love, you touch Heaven – and Heaven touches you.”

Barbara Cartland
CHAPTER ONE 1870
The Duke of Sherbourne finished dressing and then called out to his valet,
“Did you remember to tell the grooms I wanted to drive my new team of horses today, Jenkins?”
“They’ll be round as soon as Your Grace’s finished breakfast,” the valet replied.
“I am looking forward to trying them out. When I bought them from their previous owner, he told me they were the fastest team he had ever handled.”
Jenkins, who was used to the Duke talking to him while he was dressing, merely nodded.
He knew that his Master was noted as one of the best drivers in London and that his stables were filled with horses that were the envy of every man.
“I suppose I am dining out tonight, Jenkins?” the Duke enquired.
“Yes, Your Grace.” Jenkins walked towards the writing table that stood in the corner of the Duke’s bedroom and glanced down at the book lying open on it.
He knew only too well that his Master would forget the engagements he had every night and therefore he was always ready to answer this question by looking in the diary before he called the Duke.
“Tonight Your Grace be dining out at Marlborough House with His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.”
“Indeed I am. It’s a most important occasion as he wants me to meet some new friends who have just arrived in London.”
He turned round to face Jenkins.
“For goodness sake, Jenkins, see that I am on time, and don’t forget the present I have for the Princess, whose birthday it is tomorrow.”
“It be packed up and ready for Your Grace. Mr. Simmonds brought the coloured paper Your Grace wished it to be wrapped in.”
Mr. Simmonds was the Duke’s private secretary and he was adept at ca