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In all her 25 years, Venetia Lanyon has never been further than Harrogate. Nor has she enjoyed the attentions of any man aside from her two wearisomely persistent suitors. Then, in one extraordinary encounter, she meets a neighbour she knew only by reputation - the infamous Jasper Damerel. Before she realises it, Venetia is encouraging a man whose way of life has scandalised the North Riding for years.

After narrowly escaping incineration in a devastating fire that consumes a Danish museum, Cotton Malone - former Justice Department agent turned rare-book dealer - learns from his friend, the beguiling adventurer Cassiopeia Vitt, that the blaze was neither an accident nor an isolated incident. As part of a campaign of arson intended to mask a far more diabolical design, buildings across Europe are being devoured by infernos of unnatural strength. Born from the ashes is a new Eastern European nation whose ruthless leader will soon draw Cotton into an intense geopolitical chess game.

The Republic of Venice was the first great economic, cultural, and naval power of the modern Western world. After winning the struggle for ascendency in the late 13th century, the Republic enjoyed centuries of unprecedented glory and built a trading empire which at its apogee reached as far afield as China, Syria, and West Africa. This golden period only drew to an end with the Republic's eventual surrender to Napoleon. The Venetians illuminates the character of the Republic during these illustrious years by shining a light on some of the most celebrated personalities of European history.

January, 1932: Ben MacCarthy and his father watch a vagabond variety revue making a stop in the Irish countryside. Ben's father, mesmerized by Venetia Kelly, the troupe's magnetic headliner, makes a fateful decision: to abandon his family and set off on the road with Miss Kelly and her caravan. Ben's mother, shattered by the desertion, exhorts "find him and bring him back", thereby sending the boy on a Homeric voyage into manhood.

Caroline Grant is struggling to accept the end of her marriage when she receives an unexpected bequest. Her beloved great-aunt Lettie leaves her a sketchbook, three keys, and a final whisper...Venice. Caroline’s quest: to scatter Juliet “Lettie” Browning’s ashes in the city she loved and to unlock the mysteries stored away for more than 60 years.

Die kluge 25-jährige Venetia Lanyon hat früh ihre Eltern verloren. Auf ihr liegt die Verantwortung für das Familienanwesen und ihren behinderten Bruder Aubrey. Dazu muss sie sich gegen den spröden Edward Yardley und manch anderen Werber zur Wehr setzen. Venetia sucht nicht irgendeinen Mann, sie sucht die große Liebe! Da trifft es sich wunderbar, dass sie zufällig den freizügigen wie attraktiven Lord Damerel kennenlernt. Venetia will dem charmanten Wüstling nicht nachgeben, aber ihr Herz ist schon verloren.

Fleeing Melbourne and her broken relationship, Gloria Grant still has one ace up her sleeve—a job offer to work with traumatized horses in Wyoming. But instead of blissful mountain air and fulfilling ranch work, she finds a family ruined by tragedy and a ranch owner who refuses to let Gloria near her horses. After a tragic event, Lo Ballantyne has no interest in riding her horses any longer. And she certainly doesn't want to let anyone close—especially not a stranger from Australia.

In The Book of Air, award-winning astrologer Steven Forrest continues his investigation of the four elements which began with The Book of Fire and The Book of Earth. In this third volume of the series, he focuses on what seems to be a very simple idea: the fine art of truly paying attention.

A truck crashes and spills its dangerous cargo on a treacherous road in the Italian Dolomite mountains. Meanwhile, in Santa Lucia, a prominent international lawyer is found dead aboard an intercity train. Suspecting a connection between the two tragedies, Commissario Guido Brunetti digs deep for an answer, stumbling upon a seedy Venetian bar that holds the key to a crime network that reaches far beyond the laguna.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Venetia Orgill, who has become known as the Angel of the Gardens because of her dedication to feeding and uplifting the homeless of the city. She is another one in a series of Magic Moms being featured in the run up to Mother’s Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arizona Territory, 1871. Valeria Obregon and her ambitious husband, Raúl, arrive in the raw frontier town of Tucson hoping to find prosperity. Changing Woman, an Apache spirit who represents the natural order of the world and its cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, welcomes Nest Feather, a twelve-year-old Apache girl, into womanhood in Aravaipa Canyon.

In the heart of Venice, a woman is sacrificed to a forgotten god, sparking a mystery lost for thousands of years. Dr. Penelope Bryne is ridiculed by the academic community for her quest to find the remnants of Atlantis, but when an ancient and mysterious script is found at a murder site, she flies to Venice determined to help the police before the killer strikes again. Penelope has spent her entire life trying to ignore the unexplainable and magical history of Atlantis, but when she meets the enigmatic Alexis Donato, everything she believes will be challenged.

In una Venezia medievale sconvolta da una carestia devastante e dai festeggiamenti di un carnevale dominato da istinti primordiali ed eccessi di ogni genere, i protagonisti della "Bottega dello speziale" inseguono un sogno di rinascita, l'illusione millenaria di sconfiggere la morte. La giovane Costanza, della nobile famiglia Grimani, scompare nel nulla. Lo scriba, Edgardo, promette che la riporterà alla sua famiglia e si mette alla ricerca della fanciulla. Medici, speziali, becchini, mercanti orientali, fiolari, molti sembrano coinvolti nel mistero della sparizione.

The acknowledged ‘queen of Regency romance’, best-selling author Georgette Heyer, also penned a dozen delightful mystery novels. Included here are dramatisations of four of her finest stories from both genres, full of her characteristic wit, charm and period detail.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single woman in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a husband. So say the friends and family of impoverished widow Octavia Darcy when she unexpectedly inherits a fortune, but she has a different view and looks forward to a new life of independence.

Venezia, Anno Domini 1106. La città che conosciamo, ricca, potente, con i suoi maestosi palazzi e chiese, non è ancora nata: è solo un agglomerato di isolette di fango rubate alla laguna. Questo è il paesaggio che si presenta a Edgardo d'Arduino, giovane chierico amanuense dell'abbazia di Bobbio, quando arriva a Venezia. Una malattia l'ha colpito agli occhi, la vista vacilla, e per uno scriba dedito alla copiatura questo significa la fine di tutto.

All The Small Things is a weekly interview series hosted by Venetia La Manna. Venetia will be speaking to inspiring people, thought leaders, writers and activists about the rituals that help provide structure when we need it most - or perhaps if creativity lies in the chaos if it all. We'll be learning about the small things that keep them in-check and uncover more about what makes their minds tick. What’s more, we’ll hear about the seemingly small moments that perhaps felt insignificant at the time, but their impact turned out to be life-changing.This podcast aims to encourage us to pay ...

Tre donne che lottano per conquistarsi uno spazio nella società veneziana dell'anno 1000. Un delitto misterioso che rischia di spezzare un legame d'amore sopravvissuto ad anni di avversità. I personaggi che abbiamo conosciuto nei primi romanzi, ovvero lo scriba Edgardo, la schiava Kallis, il medico magister Abella, il mercante Magdalena Grimani, lo speziale Sabbatai, il fiolario Tataro, tornano al centro del racconto. Siamo nell'anno 1119 d.C., Venezia è oppressa da uno dei più lunghi periodi di siccità della sua storia.

Hey there, and welcome to the Growth Girls Podcast—your go-to destination for all things spiritual, physical, holistic health, and personal growth! Join your hosts, Krista Stubbs and Venetia Heaps, every other week. We are all about crafting your abundant life by setting goals, nurturing healthy habits, and embracing the joy of living fully. Each episode is packed with practical steps and empowering insights to help you transform your life from stressed to blessed. Say goodbye to toxic stress and hello to self-care as we revive the dreamer, goal-getter, and healthier growth girl within you. ...

Get in friends, we are off to save the world! The Inclusionist, hosted by Venetia B., is a vibrant audio rendezvous for the inspired and the inspirational- activists, unsung visionaries, creative catalysts, and allies. This is an inclusive space for those ready to engage in conversations that matter. In every episode, we delve into the triumphs and trials of those who innovate with intention and create communities that bloom from the seeds of equity. These are the stories that will inspire, challenge, and embolden you to craft impact in your corner of the globe today. Are you ready to be ...