Janet Gleeson (777 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. In the cellar there was no sound at all except her own breathing and the soft rustle of her skirts. After her eyes had grown accustomed to the dark, she noticed a niche in the wall a yard from where she stood. She saw something there about the size of her fist. Agnes quietly picked it up. It was wrapped in a cloth and surprisingly heavy. . . a pistol, the hilt filthy with mud and dirt. Suddenly she heard the chinking sound of glasses nearby. There was no mistaking the voices now. Before she had time to call out, another door creaked open and the pair emerged from the darkness. Agnes Meadowes is cook to the Blanchards of Foster Lane, the renowned London silversmiths. Preparing jugged hare, oyster loaves, almond soup, and other delicacies for the family has given her a dependable life for herself and her son. But when the Blanchards' most prestigious commission, a giant silver wine cooler, is stolen and a young apprentice murdered, Theodore Blanchard calls on Agnes to investigate below stairs. Soon she is inside the sordid underworld of London crime, where learning the truth comes at a high price.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 300 years ago, a young gambler journeyed to the impoverished, famine-stricken France of Louis XIV with an extraordinary idea. He established the first French bank to issue paper money. He also created a trading company which made its shareholders rich. This book presents a tale of fortunes won and lost, of paupers made rich and lords losing all.…

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Hardback. Condition: Good. A revealing portrait of one of the most glamorous, influential, and notorious members of the Spencer family Intelligent, attractive, and born into wealth, Harriet Spencer, ancestor of Princess Diana, married Frederick, Viscount Duncannon, at the age of nineteen. But it was her affair with Lord Granville Leveson Gower that resulted in the birth of two children and all but consumed Harriet s life. The first comprehensive biography of Lady Harriet Spencer, Privilege & Scandal gives readers an inside look at the British aristocracy during the decadent eighteenth century, while bringing one of the era s most intriguing women to life.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Relates how Scottish mathematical genius, playboy, and gambler John Law invented paper money, a creation that nearly destroyed the French economy and that transformed the world of finance and banking.

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Paperback. Condition: Good. In the cellar there was no sound at all except her own breathing and the soft rustle of her skirts. After her eyes had grown accustomed to the dark, she noticed a niche in the wall a yard from where she stood. She saw something there about the size of her fist. Agnes quietly picked it up. It was wrapped in a cloth and surprisingly heavy. . . a pistol, the hilt filthy with mud and dirt. Suddenly she heard the chinking sound of glasses nearby. There was no mistaking the voices now. Before she had time to call out, another door creaked open and the pair emerged from the darkness. Agnes Meadowes is cook to the Blanchards of Foster Lane, the renowned London silversmiths. Preparing jugged hare, oyster loaves, almond soup, and other delicacies for the family has given her a dependable life for herself and her son. But when the Blanchards' most prestigious commission, a giant silver wine cooler, is stolen and a young apprentice murdered, Theodore Blanchard calls on Agnes to investigate below stairs. Soon she is inside the sordid underworld of London crime, where learning the truth comes at a high price.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 300 years ago, a young gambler journeyed to the impoverished, famine-stricken France of Louis XIV with an extraordinary idea. He established the first French bank to issue paper money. He also created a trading company which made its shareholders rich. This book presents a tale of fortunes won and lost, of paupers made rich and lords losing all.…

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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. You may be lucky enough to own an antique mahogany highboy, but can you be sure it is 18th-century? How do you know if the handles and feet are original, and there are no replaced parts? Do you know whether it is North American, British or French? How about your favorite chest of drawers? Is it a desirable original 19th-century piece, or a reproduction? Miller's Collecting Furniture: The Facts At Your Fingertips answers all such questions and more. All the major categories of furniture, such as chests, chairs, tables, dining, writing and bedroom furniture, are included, as well as children's furniture, garden furniture and collectible 20th-century pieces by such makers as Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. You may be lucky enough to own an antique mahogany highboy, but can you be sure it is 18th-century? How do you know if the handles and feet are original, and there are no replaced parts? Do you know whether it is North American, British or French? How about your favorite chest of drawers? Is it a desirable original 19th-century piece, or a reproduction? Miller's Collecting Furniture: The Facts At Your Fingertips answers all such questions and more. All the major categories of furniture, such as chests, chairs, tables, dining, writing and bedroom furniture, are included, as well as children's furniture, garden furniture and collectible 20th-century pieces by such makers as Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. From Toby jugs to tiles and Meissen to Moorcraft, ceramics is one of the most popular collecting areas. This guide covers over 70 of the major European, British and American factories as well as East Asian, Islamic and Russian ceramics. Features include historical background and buying tips.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. From Toby jugs to tiles and Meissen to Moorcraft, ceramics is one of the most popular collecting areas. This guide covers over 70 of the major European, British and American factories as well as East Asian, Islamic and Russian ceramics. Features include historical background and buying tips.…

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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.