92. They Touched Heaven - The Pink Collection

Barbara Cartland

Description

The Earl of Wentworth has a fiery and unpredictable temper and is about to fight a duel in Hyde Park with a Frenchman who has insulted him, when he is restrained by his friend, Sir Thomas Babbington, and a helpful Policeman.At the same time the beautiful Temia Brandon is returning home from her Finishing School in France and is longing to see her horse, Lightning, again.Temia discovers that her father has been hiding a dark secret for many years and is now being blackmailed by the odious Lord Alphonse who threatens to reveal the secret and ruin the family’s reputation.Lord Alphonse next proposes to Temia with her father’s approval and she has no alternative but to run away from her home in Northamptonshire to the bright lights of London.Through a strange set of coincidences Temia’s and the Earl of Wentworth’s paths cross and then Sir Thomas Babbington unexpectedly falls in love with her.Temia’s strong character and resolve are tested to the extreme and she is buffeted from pillar to post.How Temia helps defeat Lord Alphonse and despite endless dramas eventually find happiness with the one man she really loves and who loves her is told in this intriguing and fast-moving tale 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: 4
• EAN13: 9781782131816
• Langue: English

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THEY TOUCHED HEAVEN

BARBARA CARTLAND

www.barbaracartland.com

Copyright © 2012 by Cartland Promotions

First published on the internet in May 2012 by Barb aracartland.com

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THEY TOUCHED HEAVEN

The Earl of Wentworth has a fiery and unpredictable temper and is about to fight a duel in Hyde Park with a Frenchman who has insulted him, when he is restrained by his friend, Sir Thomas Babbington, an d a helpful Policeman. At the same time the beautiful Temia Brandon is ret urning home from her Finishing School in France and is longing to see he r horse, Lightning, again. Temia discovers that her father has been hiding a d ark secret for many years and is now being blackmailed by the odious Lo rd Alphonse who threatens to reveal the secret and ruin the family’s reputati on. Lord Alphonse next proposes to Temia with her fathe r’s approval and she has no alternative but to run away from her home in Northamptonshire to the bright lights of London. Through a strange set of coincidences Temia’s and t he Earl of Wentworth’s paths cross and then Sir Thomas Babbington unexpectedly falls in love with her. Temia’s strong character and resolve are tested to the extreme and she is buffeted from pillar to post. How Temia helps defeat Lord Alphonse and despite en dless dramas eventually find happiness with the one man she real ly loves and who loves her is told in this intriguing and fast-moving tale by BAR BARA CARTLAND.

THEBARBARA CARTLAND PINK COLLECTION

Barbara Cartland was the most prolific bestselling a uthor in the history of the world. She was freuently in the Guinness Book of R ecords for writing more books in a year than any other living author. In fa ct 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 be tween 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, som ething again that no other author has ever achieved. Now the exciting news is that these 160 original un published Barbara Cartland books are ready for publication and they w ill be published by Barbaracartland.com exclusively on the internet, as the web is the best possible way to reach so many Barbara Cartland readers aroun d the world. The 160 books will be published monthly and will be numbered in seuence. 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 towww.barbaracartland.comfind out how you can purchase the books to monthly as they are published, and take out a subsc ription that will ensure that all subseuent editions are delivered to you by mai l order to your home.

If you do not have access to a computer you can wri te for information about the Pink Collection to the following address : BarbaraCartland.com Camfield Place Hatfield Hertfordshire AL9 6JE United Kingdom Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Titles in this series

These titles are currently availaple for download. For more information blease see theWhere to puy bageat the end of this pook.

1. The Cross Of Love 2. Love In The Highlands 3. Love Finds The Way 4. The Castle Of Love 5. Love Is Triumbhant 6. Stars In The Sky 7. The Shib 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 Habbiness 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 Habbiness 29. A Kiss In The Desert 30. The Heart Of Love 31. The Richness Of Love 32. For Ever And Ever 33. An Unexbected Love 34. Saved By An Angel 35. Touching The Stars 36. Seeking Love 37. Journey To Love 38. The Imbortance Of Love 39. Love By The Lake 40. A Dream Come True 41. The King Without A Heart 42. The Waters Of Love 43. Danger To The Duke 44. A Perfect Way To Heaven

45. Follow Your Heart 46. In Hiding 47. Rivals For Love 48. A Kiss From The Heart 49. Lovers In London 50. This Way To Heaven 51. A Princess Prays 52. Mine For Ever 53. The Earl’s Revenge 54. Love At The Tower 55. Ruled By Love 56. Love Came From Heaven 57. Love And Abollo 58. The Keys Of Love 59. A Castle Of Dreams 60. A Battle Of Brains 61. A Change Of Hearts 62. It Is Love 63. The Triumbh Of Love 64. Wanted – A Royal Wife 65. A Kiss Of Love 66. To Heaven With Love 67. Pray For Love 68. The Marquis Is Trabbed 69. Hide And Seek For Love 70. Hiding from Love 71. A Teacher Of Love 72. Money Or Love 73. The Revelation Is Love 74. The Tree Of Love 75. The Magnificent Marquis 76. The Castle 77. The Gates of Paradise 78. A Lucky Star 79. A Heaven on Earth 80. The Healing Hand 81. A Virgin Bride 82. The Trail to Love 83. A Royal Love Match 84. A Steeblechase for Love 85. Love at Last 86. Search for a Wife 87. Secret Love 88. A Miracle of Love 89. Love and the Clans 90. A Shooting Star 91. The Winning Post is Love 92. They Touched Heaven

THELATE DAME BARBARA CARTLAND

Barbara Cartland, who sadly died in May 2000 at the grand age of ni nety eight, remains one of the world’s most famous roman tic novelists. With worldwide sales of over one billion, her outstandin g 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, B arbara became an immediate bestseller. Building upon this initial s uccess, she wrote continuously throughout her life, producing bestsellers for an a stonishing 76 years. In addition to Barbara Cartland’s legion of fans in th e 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 perso nalities and dressed in her trademark pink, Barbara spoke on radio and televisi on about social and political issues, as well as making many public appearances. In 1991 she became a Dame of the Order of the Briti sh 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 wonde rful romantic novels and loved by millions of readers worldwide, her books r emain treasured for their heroic heroes, plucky heroines and traditional valu es. But above all, it was Barbara Cartland’s overriding belief in the positiv e power of love to help, heal and improve the quality of life for everyone that m ade her truly unique.

“Everything and anything is possible when you are i n love – even touching Heaven. I should know because I have touched Heave n too.”

Barbara Cartland

CHAPTER ONE 1860

“You will take that back at once, de Lamerie!” The Earl of Wentworth glowered across the green card table as he slammed down his glass of brandy on the rosewood surface. The Frenchman stayed impassive. He was a proud scio n of ancient noble Huguenot blood whose family had not escaped the tyr anny of a Catholic France to be dictated to by a mere English Lord. He merely shrugged his shoulders in an irritating f ashion and pursed his lips. “I will not – it is very clear to me that these car ds are marked,” he answered sardonically. The Earl’s handsome face grew crimson under his bla ck hair and his dark eyes flashed dangerously. On the other side of the table, his best friend, Si r Thomas Babbington set down his cards and spoke softly, “Come now, Wentworth. There has obviously been some misunderstanding. I think all the Comte is trying to say is that he would like a new deck.” He laid his hand on the Earl’s arm to restrain him as he could see that his friend’s temper was near to flashpoint. The Earl wa s as fiery as Sir Thomas was placid and they compensated for each other’s shortc omings. What the Earl lacked in restraint, he made up for i n artistic ability. His paintings were lauded everywhere and he wrote sensi tive and thoughtful verse. “Oh, you Englishmen, you cannot shoulder a mere cri ticism without taking offence!” spat Comte de Lamerie, dismissively. “It’ s I who should be upset – you are clearly cheating and then you attempt to put th e blame on me!” The Earl arose like a striking python from his chai r, as Sir Thomas tried at once to diffuse the situation. “Come, gentlemen. Let’s leave the game and have ano ther drink. There’s a fine Armagnac we’ve yet to try.” The Comte’s face took on a sour expression. “You are asking me to back down? Pah! Never!” He slumped back in his chair and clutched his cards close to his chest, muttering something in French under his breath that the Earl evidently understood. “Take that back, you blasted Frenchie!” he shouted. “I didn’t spend a year in France to be oblivious to your tawdry insults!” “Then it’s a great pity you did not learn more from us,” drawled the Comte, “where are your famous English manners and sense of fair play?” That was enough to incense the Earl, as he leapt ov er the table and grabbed the Comte by his cravat. “You damned Frenchie dog!” he howled, his eyes leve l with the Comte’s. “Wentworth! Please!” pleaded Sir Thomas. “He has – insulted me for the last time!” choked the Comte, attempting to prise the Ea rl’s vice-like grip away from his neck. “Richard!” Sir Thomas was beside himself. He had often seen his friend lose his temper and, since his father had died last year, he had been even more