42. The Waters Of Love - The Pink Collection

Barbara Cartland

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Francis, the Marquis of Wimborton needed an heiress. Lexia had money and her father wanted her to marry a Lord.But she was a spirited girl, raised in America and she wanted to choose her own husband. The Marquis was too proud to court her, especially as he believed her heart was given to Wayne Freeman, an American that her father had brought her to England to avoid.They unexpectedly became the best of friends, escaping together from family pressures and boarding a cruise liner in search of their dreams. Along the way they both found themselves pursued, rousing jealousy in each other.Then Wayne Freeman turned up and life became even more complicated.At last their ship reached Greece where Lexia could invoke Eros and Aphrodite, the Gods of love.For now she had made her choice and was determined to have the man she loved. But which one was it?How she decided and how they both won the love they sought is told in this romantic novel by BARBARA CARTLAND.If you like Downton Abbey you will love Barbara Cartland. "Barbara Cartland was the world’s most prolific novelist who wrote an amazing 723 books in her lifetime, of which no less than 644 were romantic novels with worldwide sales of over 1 billion copies and her books were translated into 36 different languages.As well as romantic novels, she wrote historical biographies, 6 autobiographies, theatrical plays and books of advice on life, love, vitamins and cookery.She wrote her first book at the age of 21 and it was called Jigsaw. It became an immediate bestseller and sold 100,000 copies in hardback in England and all over Europe in translation.Between the ages of 77 and 97 she increased her output and wrote an incredible 400 romances as the demand for her romances was so strong all over the world.She wrote her last book at the age of 97 and it was entitled perhaps prophetically The Way to Heaven. Her books have always been immensely popular in the United States where in 1976 her current books were at numbers 1 & 2 in the B. Dalton bestsellers list, a feat never achieved before or since by any author.Barbara Cartland became a legend in her own lifetime and will be best remembered for her wonderful romantic novels so loved by her millions of readers throughout the world, who have always collected her books to read again and again, especially when they feel miserable or depressed.Her books will always be treasured for their moral message, her pure and innocent heroines, her handsome and dashing heroes, her blissful happy endings and above all for her belief that the power of love is more important than anything else in everyone’s life."

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: 9781908303547
• Langue: English

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THE WATERS OF LOVE

The Marquis had never noticed how large and lovely her eyes were, but now that they were so close to him he could not avoid their impact. “Lexia - ” he started uncertainly. “I want to - ” “What?” she whispered. No more words would come. His heart was thundering and the world seemed to be turning about him and suddenly he was unsure of everything that had been so clear earlier. Gradually he began lowering his head. She did not reach up to him, but neither did she pull away. She seemed transfixed, her eyes gazing into his as though she was waiting - hoping - for something. In another moment his lips would touch hers. And then reality burst in, shattering the pleasant dream that had been slowly enveloping him. This was a betrayal.

THE WATERS OF LOVE

bARbARA cARTlAnD

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Copyright © 2008 by Cartland Promotions First published on the internet in March 2008

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THEBARBARA CARTLANd PINK COllECTION

BarbaraCartland 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 2 0 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 aga in that no other author has ever achieved. Now the exciting news is that these 160 original unpublished Barbara Cartland books are already being published and by Barbaracartland.com exclusively on the internet, as the international web is the best possible way of reaching so many Barbara Cartland readers around the world. The 160 books are published monthly and will be numbered in sequence. The series is called the Pink Collection as a tribu te 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 o nly 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 en sure 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 wr ite for information about the Barbara Cartland Pink Collection and the Barbara Cartland Audio Books to the following address : Barbara Cartland.com Ltd. Camfield Place, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 6JE United Kingdom.

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Titles in this series

1. The Cross of Love 2. Love in the Highlands 3. Love Finds the Way 4. The Castle of Love 5. Love is Triumphant 6. Stars in the Sky 7. The Ship of Love 8. A Dangerous Disguise 9. Love Became Theirs 10. Love Drives In 11. Sailing to Love 12. The Star of Love 13. Music is the Soul of Love 14. Love in the East 15. Theirs to Eternity 16. A Paradise on Earth 17. Love Wins in Berlin 18. In Search of Love 19. Love Rescues Rosanna 20. A Heart in Heaven 21. The House of Happiness 22. Royalty Defeated by Love 23. The White Witch 24. They Sought Love 25. Love is the Reason for Living 26. They Found Their Way to Heaven 27. Learning to Love 28. Journey to Happiness 29. A Kiss in the Desert 30. The Heart of Love 31. The Richness of Love 32. For Ever and Ever 33. An Unexpected Love 34. Saved by an Angel 35. Touching the Stars 36. Seeking Love 37. Journey to Love 38. The Importance of Love 39. Love by the Lake 40. A Dream Come True 41. The King without a Heart 42. The Waters of Love

THELATE DAME BARBARA CARTLAND

BarbaraCartland, 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.

“Love knows no barriers, accepts no obstacles, reco gnises no reverse and is always resplendent in its own glory.” Barbara Cartland

CHAPTER ONE - 1898

It was a high fence but the horse took it easily, landing lightly on the other side and causing the rider to break into a smile. “Well done, old fellow,” he said, patting the animal’s great neck. Man and horse were pleasant to behold, both handsome, both in the prime of their youth and vigour. Francis, Marquis of Wimborton, took a ride every mo rning at this time, enjoying the beauties of his vast estate, which was considerable, as it was one of the largest in Berkshire. He owned farms, houses for rent and even a village. From here the view was glorious, a vista of trees and lawns with the glint of water in the distance. Far off he could see cottages, their thatched roofs looking cosy and welcoming. But in his heart he knew that the cheerful appearance was a sham. His estate was in a state of decay because the rents he received were not enough to keep it in good condition. The thatched roofs that looked so fine at a distance were mostly in need of repair. His own house too required a good deal of work, but he was too much in debt even to think about it. Suddenly the brightness of the morning seemed to have darkened. His exhilarated mood of a moment earlier vanished and he began to canter home. At twenty-eight, good-looking, charming and titled, Francis, Marquis of Wimborton, seemed blessed with life’s bounties. But his existence had become an unremitting fight to raise enough money to keep his estate in good order and he was losing the battle. Having come into his inheritance when he was only e ighteen, he had found it extremely difficult to run and somehow his obligations always outran his income. Every day it seemed to him he was inundated by requests from people on his estate to help restore their houses, their farms or their stables. Because he had no wish to admit he was a failure, he had somehow to find the money, even if it was only a little of what they asked of him. But it simply put him deeper in debt and that debt was growing like a cloud, spoiling the horizon. He left his horse in the stables and entered the ho use to be met by his butler with the words, “Mr. Johnson’s here to see you, my Lord.” The Marquis was silent for a moment before he said, “Show him into the smoking room and tell him I will be with him in a few minutes.” “Very good, my Lord.” When the butler had departed, the Marquis groaned to himself. He guessed why his accountant had come to see him and it certainly would not be good news. Mr. Johnson was a middle-aged man who had looked after him ever since he inherited the estate. He was waiting for him as he entered the smoking room. “Good morning, Johnson,” the Marquis greeted him. “I was not expecting you and I hope this surprise visit is not going to be a gloomy one.” He held out his hand as he spoke and Mr. Johnson shook it before he replied. “I am afraid, as usual, my Lord, I do not bring good news.” “I thought that was too much to ask of you,” the Marquis answered with a smile. He sat down hard in the chair he always occupied. The accountant, whose office was in London and who had therefore made a special jour ney, sat down opposite him and regarded the Marquis with sympathy.