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Jan 1, 1901 — Jan 1, 2004· 103 yrs

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Karla Höcker

21
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Karla Hocker, a native of Germany, was the author of fourteen Regency novels and various novellas. She attributed her love of the English language and her fascination with the Regency period to a three-year stay in England. Karla lived with her family -- and far too many cats -- in San Antonio, Texas. She passed away after a battle with cancer on May 28, 2004.

OF the school of earnest young writers at whom the word muckraker had been thrown in opprobrium, and by whom it had been caught up as a title of honor, Everett was among the younger and less conspicuous.

— from Once upon a time, 1994

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#1

The Incorrigible Sophia

3.0 (2)

A MOST UNSUITABLE PASTIME — The impertinent Miss Sophia Bancroft is thrilled to be engaged to the incomparable Viscount Lucian Northrop, but at a time when most respectable young ladies would be preoccupied with setting a wedding date and choosing a bridal trousseau, Sophy still has a most un-viscountess-like penchant for solving mysteries. When danger threatens her betrothed, the indomitable investigatrix soon finds herself up to her reticule in intrigue--and she'll take any risk to protect the man she loves. A DANGEROUS ENDEAVOR -- As aide to the British Foreign Secretary in perilous times, Lucian Payne has been assigned "a matter of extreme delicacy"-- monitoring the movements of Napoleonic spies as they attempt to infiltrate the highest levels of London society. Soon plunged into a tangle of treason, betrayal and murder, the courageous Lord Northrop finds himself in grave danger. Foreign agents are closing in and he can trust no one ... except the inimitable lady who wears his ring.

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The Impertinent Miss Bancroft

3.6 (5)

SHE SPEAKS HER MIND — Free-spirited Sophy Bancroft has been dismissed from several posts for "impertinence and unauthorized, irresponsible acts." But now, as she begins her seventh attempt as a governess, she vows that, this time, she'll control her impulsive need to be inquisitive and outspoken. Her resolve is challenged, however, on the very night she arrives at the town house of her new employer, the dashing Viscount Northrop. There, a valuable necklace is missing, and Miss Bancroft feels the thrill of pursuit stir her blood... in more ways than one. WILL HE LOSE HIS HEART? -Guardian to his sister's three rambunctious children, Viscount Lucian Northrop finds himself obliged to engage a governess. Expecting the arrival of a prim and proper miss, he is surprised to encounter the incorrigible Miss Bancroft, whose quick tongue and improper notions have a startling effect on him. Though he knows he ought to dismiss her, he cannot deny that she captivates. And when danger threatens her under his own roof, he realizes he cannot let her go at all--because he's fallen in love.

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The Devilish Marquis

4.5 (4)

Nell Hetherington inherits half of a London house. Resolving to establish a school she moves in, only to find that the other half is owned by Devil Mackenzie who served with her father in Spain. Now a marquis Dev makes it difficult for her to follow through with her plans.

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