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Portrait of J. H. Riddell

J. H. Riddell

Charlotte Eliza Lawson Riddell, known also as Mrs J. H. Riddell, was a popular and influential Irish-born writer in the Victorian period. She was the author of 56 books, novels and short stories, and also became part-owner and editor of St. James's Magazine, a prominent London literary journal in the 1860s.

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The Uninhabited House

A law office grapples with a haunted house and its owner's misfortunes as unsettling events scare away tenants and threaten the family's secrets.

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Phemie Keller : $b a novel, vol. 1 of 3

In a remote valley, a wanderer's life changes forever when he becomes captivated by a beautiful and talented young woman, whose future is already decided.

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The Earl's promise : $b A novel. Vol. 3 (of 3)

Amidst grief and societal pressures in 19th-century Ireland, an heiress must untangle hidden agendas and financial woes in order to secure her future and discover true love.

By J. H. Riddell

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Mortomley's Estate: A Novel. Vol. 3 (of 3)

A family's world unravels through debt, betrayal, and the fight to survive financial ruin.

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Mortomley's Estate: A Novel. Vol. 1 (of 3)

In the heart of London, a man confronts the dark side of wealth as a family's legacy is threatened by financial ruin and societal pressures.

By J. H. Riddell

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Far above rubies (Vol. 3 of 3) : $b A novel

In a world where wealth defines worth, a man wrestles with regret, deceit, and lost dreams as he navigates the complexities of ambition and human relationships.

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Phemie Keller : $b a novel, vol. 2 of 3

Torn between duty and desire, a woman's life takes a tumultuous turn when an unexpected heir arrives, igniting forbidden passions and testing the limits of her marriage.

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The Earl's promise : $b A novel. Vol. 1 (of 3)

In a small Irish town, the vanishing of a young woman ignites scandal and suspicion, revealing dangerous secrets and hidden desires.

By J. H. Riddell

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Phemie Keller : $b a novel, vol. 3 of 3

A woman's world turns upside down when a ghost from her past reappears, challenging her marriage and forcing her to confront long-buried feelings.

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The Earl's promise : $b A novel. Vol. 2 (of 3)

A woman finds herself caught between her former friendships and a lonely present after a marriage that changes everything.

By J. H. Riddell

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Mortomley's Estate: A Novel. Vol. 2 (of 3)

Amidst sickness and looming bankruptcy, a family grapples with loyalty and betrayal as they face the devastating loss of their estate.

By J. H. Riddell

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Far above rubies (Vol. 1 of 3) : $b A novel

In a picturesque rural setting, a man grapples with resentment and familial duty, while his devoted wife embodies a quiet strength, paving the way for unfolding conflicts.

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Far above rubies (Vol. 2 of 3) : $b A novel

In a world of high society, a family's bonds are tested by secrets, ambitions, and a mysterious figure whose arrival threatens their very foundation.

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