williamcrossfsascot

The lively story of British aristocrat Lady Katharine Agnes Blanche Carnegie ( 1867-1949), Viscountess Tredegar, of Tredegar House, Newport, South Wales. She was born at Kinnaird Castle, Brechin, Scotland on 12 June 1867, daughter of James Carnegie the 9th Earl of Southesk and James' second wife, Susan Murray, Countess of Southesk. She had several siblings and half siblings. Married Charles Courtenay Evan Morgan at Kinnaird in 1890. Two children, Evan Frederic Morgan ( 1893-1949), poet, homosexual and Papal Chamberlain, and Gwyneth Ericka Morgan ( 1895-1924). Evan was the 4th Lord Tredegar, Gwyneth died in mysterious circumstances in London in 1924. Katharine was Lady Tredegar from 1913 to 1949, Viscountess Tredegar from 1926 to 1934 and Dowager Viscountess Tredegar from 1934 to 1949. Lived in London at Grosvenor Square and Grosvenor Street and briefly at 39 Portman Square and during the Great War years at Bryanston Square. Katharine's country home was at Honeywood House, Rowhook, Dorking, Surrey. She was an artist, patron of the arts and benefactor to the poor.Lady Katharine always had a touching love for birds and as a hobby constructed small nests made from moss and twigs as a way of relieving her painful arthritis. The authority for this and a man of integrity is the journalist / author, Cecil Roberts in his book "The Bright Twenties".Sadly tall tales are told at Tredegar House, a National Trust property in Newport South Wales, of Katharine as a mad bird woman. Repeating tales of her building and sitting in 'giant bird's nests' maligns the memory of Lady Katharine, Viscountess Tredegar. These postings are an attempt to reveal the truth and scoff the lies and myths told at Tredegar House.…

Aspiring-Writer14

[Set in GoT Season 1 - 2][Slow Updates][Set in Book One of ASOIAF]Of the great families of Westeros, only one is deemed to have been destroyed utterly. The family of the blood of the dragon, The Targaryens.When Rhagaer Targaryen was slain on the Trident by Robert Baratheon, who is still known by some of the quiet, yet still very much rebellious people, as the Usurper.Particularly by the four Targaryens still surviving.The eldest, Viserys Targaryen, fearsome in his rage, calling himself the sleeping dragon, but really he is nothing but a cowardly little snake.He is known, as the Beggar King.But then there were three. Triplet Targaryen children all who really seemed to be the blood of the Dragon, as their older brother never would be.In order of birth.Rendall Targaryen, a quiet boy, but quick to anger if someone dares to touch his sisters. Even rising up, to go against his older brother Viserys, if it means, that he could keep both of his sisters safe.Alerah Targaryen, is said to be the most outspoken and determined of them all. Viserys speaks so often of the Iron Throne, that one day, Alerah would be the one to kill her brother, to claim it for herself.She is the one who wants a Dragon. She is the one, who truly wants to only keep her siblings safe, and she wishes to do so by reclaiming their birthright.But not by bringing Daenerys to the Dothraki to marry the Khal known as Khal Drogo, who had never lost a fight.Daenerys Targaryen, the one that was most abused by Viserys, the one who was always unintentionally waking the so called 'dragon' inside of him. She was always the quietest, and only spoke when she was spoken to, unless she felt that her words to anyone were important enough to risk her brothers' wrath.She is now promised to Khal Drogo, in exchange for an army to help Viserys win back the Iron Throne of Westeros, which was taken from them all by Baratheon I.The three triplet Targaryens will not stand by alone.They will fight.…

MstLavlyAkter

Stolen relics, a mysterious power with an evil plan and allies with questionable allegiances.The Notre Dame fire, the theft of the Shroud of Turin and a terrorist attack on the legendary Meteora monasteries are just the beginning. Fear has gripped Europe.Tom Wagner, an officer in the anti-terror squad "Cobra", is trapped in an endless series of routine jobs and drills-until he finds himself in the middle of an international conspiracy. Suddenly he is in a race against time, trying to prevent a disaster that could tear Europe down to its foundations. And there's no one he can trust...If you're a fan of Dan Brown's Robert Langdon, James Rollins' Sigma Force and Clive Cussler's Dirk Pitt, don't miss "The Sacred Weapon" - a page-turner you won't be able to put down. Our readers love it!Get the first Tom Wagner adventure, "The Sacred Weapon": Whirlwind pacing, fantastic settings, historical myths, breathtaking action and plenty of humor: "The Sacred Weapon" - it's like reading a Blockbuster Movie!Our thrilled readers:"I like it! Short chapters, quick scene changes and themes taken from today's news make a lot of things easy to understand. The detailed descriptions of locations alternate with a bird's-eye view, and the authors manage to make every chapter compact and exciting. With the last sentence, it's clear that marketing experts know how to write - when is Volume 2 coming out?""Exhilarating, great writing! A nice mixture of Dan Brown, James Bond, Jason Bourne, and a little Viennese humor thrown in for good measure. Solid research on the locations and surprising plot twists. All in all, a successful debut, definitely worth reading. Looking forward to the second installment!"Book Link: https://amzn.to/3E2PrpM…

ramonaselene

In "Fake Dating Mr Popstar," follow the journey of Faith Campbell, an ordinary and down-to-earth young woman with a not-so-ordinary secret. While the world sees her as a talented singer and upcoming, beloved pop sensation, Faith is struggling to keep up with the pressures of fame and the demands of her new manager, Beth Cooper.Tired of the constant media attention and longing for a taste of a normal life, Beth hatches a daring plan for Faith to fake date Jax Sterling, the world-famous popstar, in an attempt to save his reputation from recent scandals and give herself some breathing space. What starts as a calculated arrangement quickly becomes a rollercoaster of emotions as Faith and Jax navigate the complexities of their fake relationship.As they navigate the world of showbiz and paparazzi, Faith and Jax find themselves irresistibly drawn to each other. Sparks fly, laughter ensues, and hearts become entangled in a whirlwind romance neither saw coming. But can their love survive the pressure of the limelight and the scrutiny of fans, friends, and the media?This heartwarming young adult romantic comedy, "Fake Dating Mr Popstar", is a story of self-discovery, friendship, and the unexpected twists that life can throw our way. Join Faith and Jax on a journey of love, growth, and learning to embrace the unpredictable, for sometimes, what you fake might be exactly what you need.(If you read and feel like you've read this book before, you have! This is a rewrite of the original of many names. Things will be slightly different, but I hope you enjoy it.)…

krosvoglou3

Jason Young grew up watching his father play basketball and hearing about his legacy. In high school, Robert Young led the Oak Lake Lions to victory in the North Carolina state championship. An injury in college kept him from playing professionally, but he never stopped loving the game.Jason has inherited that same love-and he feels driven to succeed where his father couldn't. By the time he's a senior at Oak Lake High School, he has his entire life mapped out. He plans to win the state championships and go on to play basketball at Duke University. After that, he'll go pro and marry his high school girlfriend, Sarah. Sarah is so sure about Jason's future that she's all but planning the wedding!On the outside, Jason looks supremely confident, but in reality he is slowly caving under the extreme pressure his father has heaped on him. Jason is expected to be the ultimate basketball star, but senior year provides several daunting tests for the seventeen-year-old. A devastating event and a surprising new passion cause him to question what he really wants from life and whose dreams he is fulfilling. Is he content to simply walk in his father's footsteps, or is there something else waiting for him after graduation?…

KennethDaly

The phrase "not right, nor orderly" comes from John Donne's poem, "An Anatomie of the World," written on the first anniversary of "the untimely death of Mistress Elizabeth Drury," the 14 year old daughter of his patron, Sir Robert Drury. The poet uses her death to represent "the frailty and the decay of this whole world." Wee are borne ruinous: poor mothers cry,That children come not right, nor orderly;Except they headlong come and fall uponAn ominous precipitation.Here I am using "not right, nor orderly" to describe how the years of my life have come along "headlong," more and more so as I head into my eighth decade. I do not feel, however, that I was "borne ruinous," nor that I am falling "upon/An ominous precipitation." Figuring out whether or how much Donne really felt so pessimistic about life is one of the pleasures of reading his poem. In some ways, this poem can be read as an expression of the impermanence of this world. Donne was a Christian minister, but his Anatomie conveys views similar to two other teachers who have shaped my life: Heraclitus and Siddhatha Gotama. But the point of these pieces is not literary explication. For that kind of analysis, you can check out my blog www.drivingwithnohands.com.“Not right, nor orderly” also describes how these pieces present scenes from my life in no particular order, not chronological, nor logical. “Narrative” has become quite buzzword in the last few decades. From “narrative medicine” and “narrative therapy” to Alasdair MacIntyre’s philosophical grounding of selfhood in narrative. I don’t know whether or not I have a “life story,” but I do have many stories from my life to tell here.…