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![]() ![]() Had the convention dissolved, any number of adverse outcomes could have resulted, including civil war or a reversion to monarchy. The Philadelphia convention could easily have been a failure, and the risk of collapse was always present. ![]() Based on prodigious research and told largely through the voices of the participants, Michael Klarman's The Framers' Coup narrates how the Framers' clashing interests shaped the Constitution-and American history itself. As Benjamin Franklin keenly observed, any assembly of men bring with them "all their prejudices, their passions, their errors of opinion, their local interests and their selfish views." One need not deny that the Framers had good intentions in order to believe that they also had interests. ![]() However, most of us are unaware how tumultuous and improbable the drafting and ratification processes were. ![]() ![]() ![]() Had a bum ticker from the malaria he'd picked up in Australia. Couldn't or wouldn't take himself seriously. Hart, writer, after his success as "Captain Blood," about being a newcomer to Hollywood, for magazine article Silver Screen, January 1936 However, remember that I am just a savage, from the jungles (of New Guinea where he had sailed and worked as a government clerk)! Perhaps when I am tamed, I will jump through the social hoops, too. ![]() One can't get to know people well here the social life is amusing but superficial.Source: Statement made by Errol Flynn about Fidel Castro in a TV interview on the Canadian TV program Front Page held in 1959.This man more than superseded my every expectation I had.if you live with a man under duress (this is before the victory…) he is I think…he will rank in history with some of the greats.From his autobiography My Wicked Wicked Ways - 1959.Darling please gimme your arm and we'll joggle along, yes, we'll joggle and joggle and joggle along. For the day's getting on and the night's getting long. So that we may be happy when we grow old. ![]() ![]() ![]()
![]() ![]() ![]() They had five children, among whom is journalist and best-selling author Miguel Sousa Tavares. In 1946 she married lawyer and politician Francisco Sousa Tavares. Politically, she defended constitutional monarchy and openly criticized Salazar's dictatorship. As a student, she was actively involved in Catholic movements. After spending her childhood in Porto she moved to Lisbon, where she attended the Universidade de Lisboa. She received a strict Catholic upbringing, and was to remain a fervent believer until the end of her life. She inherited the surname 'Andresen' from her paternal great grandfather, a Danish merchant. Sophia, as she is often referred to in Portugal, was born in Porto to a wealthy aristocratic family. ![]() ![]() ![]() “Oh! ay,” answered Little Red Riding-Hood, “it is beyond that mill you see there, at the first house in the village.” ![]() The poor child, who did not know that it was dangerous to stay and hear a Wolf talk, said to him: “I am going to see my grand-mamma, and carry her a girdle-cake, and a little pot of butter, from my mamma.” As she was going thro’ the wood, she met with Gaffer Wolf, who had a very great mind to eat her up, but he durst not, because of some faggot-makers hard by in the forest. Little Red Riding-Hood set out immediately to go to her grand-mother, who lived in another village. One day, her mother, having made some girdle-cakes, said to her: “Go, my dear, and see how thy grand-mamma does, for I hear she has been very ill, carry her a girdle-cake, and this little pot of butter.” ![]() This good woman got made for her a little red riding-hood which became the girl so extremely well, that every body called her Little Red Riding-Hood. Her mother was excessively fond of her and her grand-mother doated on her much more. Once upon a time, there lived in a certain village, a little country girl, the prettiest creature was ever seen. ![]() ![]() ![]() Her work has been recognized with numerous industry awards including RWA's RITA®. ![]() She's been writing about them ever since. When she read a romance novel, she became not only hooked on the genre, but quickly realized what her writing lacked: rebels, scoundrels, and rogues. ![]() When she received her BA degree in psychology from the University of Texas, she had no idea she had gained a foundation that would help her to create believable characters-characters that are often described as “real people.” She began her career writing training manuals and computer code for the IRS, but something was always missing. Her "dual" nationality has given her a love for all things British and Texan, and she enjoys weaving both heritages through her stories. ![]() Lorraine was born in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, but soon after moved to Texas. She is the daughter of a British beauty (her mom won second place in a beauty contest sponsored by Max Factor® during which she received a kiss from Caesar Romero, (the Joker on the original Batman TV series) and a Texan who was stationed at Bovingdon while serving in the air force. No doubt because growing up, watching movies with her mom, she was taught that the best movies "won't half make you cry." Lorraine Heath has always had a soft spot for emotional love stories. Also writes Young Adult under Rachel Hawthorne, Jade Parker, and with her son as J.A. ![]() ![]() ![]() She went on to study at Chelsea, Croydon and Camberwell Schools of Art. From a very early age she was drawing and writing stories, and was already putting books together (literally, with a stapler) by the time she was six. 'A wonderful zany story' - Daily Telegraph But keeping Tabby leads Mildred into yet more trouble. Mildred Hubble, the worst witch at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches, can't bear to leave behind her beloved cat, Tabby, when the class goes for a week beside the seaside. ![]() Mildred is in deep water on the school trip! Lovable but disaster-prone Mildred Hubble is possibly the worst witch ever to go to Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches. The Worst Witch All At Sea is the fourth of Jill Murphy's classic, much-loved The Worst Witch series, the original story of life at a magical boarding school, perfect for readers aged 5-9. ![]() ![]() But as Perveen examines the paperwork, she notices something strange: all three wives have signed over their full inheritance to a charity. Mistry Law has been appointed to execute the will of Mr Omar Farid, a wealthy mill owner who has left three widows behind. This courageous, likeable and determined young lawyer-turned-sleuth will appeal to readers of Phryne Fisher and Precious Ramotswe. The main character is the fabulous Miss Perveen Mistry, the first female solicitor in India, who has an Oxford education and now works for her father’s firm. ![]() ![]() Right from the opening I knew I was in expert hands, as author Sujata Massey’s polished writing swept me up into this marvellous novel.Ī Murder at Malabar Hill is a historical mystery set in Bombay in 1921, with a duel subplot set a few years earlier. It’s rare for me to so immediately relax into a book and become a reader rather than the reviewer, but that’s what I did with A Murder at Malabar Hill. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() From there, she suggests the best order being the Dream Man series, followed by the Chaos/Unfinished Hero series and then The ‘Burg series. Because Kristen’s novels are connected, she recommends reading the Rock Chick series first, mixing the Colorado Mountain books in the mix, and Breathe before reading Rock Chick Revolution. In addition to her self-published titles, her Colorado Mountain, Dream Man and Chaos series are published by Grand Central Publishing. Kristen Ashley became a self-published author with the novel Rock Chick. Kristen grew up on a small farm in Indiana, has lived in Denver, Colorado and currently lives in the West Country of England. Her interests include movies, music, food and fashion. ![]() Kristen says that no matter which genre she’s writing in, she always looks to mix in humour, engaging characters and romance. She writes several different series, including the Rock Chick, Mathilda: SuperWitch, The ‘Burg, Colorado Mountain, Dream Man, Fantasyland, Ghosts & Reincarnation, Unfinished Hero, The Three, Chaos and Magdalene series. Kristen Ashley is an American author of contemporary and paranormal romance and romantic suspense novels. ![]() |