My mother knew Elithe Hamilton Kirkland when she was in college. When I was 11 years old my mom bought Elithe's book ... & had her sign it for me November 1981. I have kept the book with me as I've moved, married and grown up, although I didn't read it until the end of last year, 2002, 21 years later. I don't know why I waited so long! I guess I just wasn't ready...

What a wonderful tribute Elithe completed when she made Harriet the Brave's story available to all for eternity. I learned about real challenges & tragic circumstances during the time when Texas became a Republic. I learned no matter what happened, Harriet overcame. She & Elithe are an inspiration to all women. If you're considering this book, please buy it & make it yours!

For those of you who are curious, here is what Elithe (1910-1992) wrote to me many years ago: "For Melinda Darlene (who shares my Aquarian Birthday), Young Woman of the Future in time, you will come to know Harriet the Brave and Beautiful - to know her well and to love her! I predict that you and this Kishi Woman of Caddo Lake will be seekers of Truth and Tejas forever! Elithe Hamilton Kirkland, Kyle (at the Allen Bend of the Blanco), Texas, November 28, 1981"

If you'd like to know more about Elithe Hamilton Kirkland, ref: http://www.library.swt.edu/swwc/archives/writers/kirkland.html

I first read "Wild Assault" in 1978. Given to be by a new friend as I moved from Houston to Wimberley,TX. I could not put it down and never wanted it to end.To make a long,interesting story short, I met Elithe Hamilton Kirkland at a review in Hamilton,TX. We became very close friends though she was 30 years my senior. We corresponded as she continued to write her last novel "The Edge of Disrepute". She then moved to Wimberley to be closer to me and other friends.After she passed on I dedicated a guest room to her in our new ranch home and placed her papers,books and poems there for all to enjoy. Elithe's room is well used and enjoyed by old friends and new. I loved her very much.NA in Wimberley.We also placed original papers in the Alkek Library, dedicated to Southwest writers and photographers, at Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos. This is a MUST visit place for fans of Texas writers.

One of the librarians shared this book with me thinking that I might like it. I was so overcome by this book. If anyone thinks that they have it bad in life, I would recommend that they read this book. "Love Is a Wild Assault" has a certain charm. It's many adventures grab at your heart. I was impressed with the idea that this book was based on the life of a real person, a true Texas pioneer, and hero. I have read sections of this book to my children, written about it in my journal, and share it with my book buddies. It's unforgettable!

Martha Kirkland is one of my Favorite Regency authors. She is consistantly good and she never dissapoints, as another reviewer says. The other reviews pretty much say it all, so I will just say, Read This Book! You are sure to love it.

Lord Evan Trent had to get married and he flipped a coin to decide between the pair of Swann twins. The coin told him that he was to marry the older twin and he asked for the *eldest Swann* daughter. So instead of getting one of the twins, Evan gets the older sister of the twins, Lydia. (Lydia is old enough to become a spinster and she's still single.)

Neither of them wants to get married to each other so Lydia proposes that she live in his home for 2 weeks under the pretense of *Getting to know each other* and during those 2 weeks, she'll try to secure the affections of her cousin, Sebastian Osborne, who she truly loves, or so she thinks.

Evan agrees to this plan during their time spent together, he discovers that Lydia is a generous, caring and sensitive person. He slowly learns to like her and to appreciate her but he still backs off from making any serious actions because he know she loves Sebastian. Lydia discovers that Evan is a very decent and caring man, despite his aloof and formiddable appearance, yet she still clings to the fact that she loves Sebastian. Will these two people find love with each other, before their time is up or will Lydia still believe that she loves Sebastian?

I love Lydia's character. She's so nice and smart but deffinitely not boring because she's kind of mischevious. I like how Marthat Kirkland doesn't simply state Lydia's characteristics but lets readers see her personality. I especially love how Martha Kirkland read Evan from his point of view. This book is a deffinite keeper! I had such a lovely time reading this book and I recommend it to everyone who reads historical romance !

^_^ ~ Izzy

"His Lordship's Swan" by Martha Kirkland is a wonderfully warm, funny and engaging read that revolves around the 'pretend' betrothal motif. And Lydia Swann, the heroine of this novel is one of the most engaging and charming of heroines that I've ever come across. Martha Kirkland did a wonderful job of portraying Lydia -- thus allowing the reader to fully enter into all of Lydia's feelings and emotions, and making it really easy to identify with and root for her.

Lord Evan Trent thought that he'd never have to worry about marrying and setting up a nursery, as he'd already found the ideal heir in his young 13 year old nephew, Jack. Unfortunately, a very bad illness renders Jack deaf, and devastated at his loss of hearing, Jack decides that he no longer wishes to be his uncle's heir, and to retreat from all society. So now Trent must find a wife, although he is loathed to do so. However, remembering the beautiful Swann twins from the previous Bath season, Trent decides to take a short cut and to solve his problem by impulsively writing to their father requesting the hand in marriage of the eldest daughter. What Trent does not know is that there are three Miss Swanns, and it is the eldest Miss Swann, Lydia, that he has inadvertently requested to marry. Trent is appalled at the dilemma he finds himself in. But what can he do?

Lord Beecham Swann however is ecstatic at the thought of marrying off at least one of his daughters credibly, and will not allow Lydia to refuse Trent's mistaken proposal. Lydia for her part knows that Trent meant to ask for one of her sisters, and is equally reluctant to marry Trent. For Lydia has been in love these past six years with her cousin by marriage, Sebastian Osbourne, and who just happens to be one of Trent's neighbours. Lydia hits on a plan: she and Trent will pretend to be betrothed, and Lydia will accompany Trent to his country estate for two weeks. Once there, Lydia will do all in her power to fix Sebastian's interest, and thus fulfill the twin tasks of marrying the man of her dreams, and getting Trent of the hook. Trent agrees with her plan but with some reservations. But anything is better than marrying red haired Lydia. What Trent doesn't bargain for is that Lydia with her wit, charm and loving heart would touch his, and make him wish that their sham betrothal was real. Can Trent persuade Lydia to forget Sebastian and take him on instead?

The thing about romance novels is that you know even before you read the first page of the book which characters are destined for the 'happily-ever-after' ending on the last page of the novel. The gift of a really good book (and authour) is that, even though you know how it will end, your interest as a reader is sustained, and that you root for the couple to come to their collective senses and find each other. "His Lordship's Swann" does this in spades. It made for such satisfying reading to see Trent and Lydia slowly come to realise that they were meant for each other. "His Lordship's Swann" is a wonderfully engaging and charming read, and truly deserves the five star rating.

a girl marries. she soon frinds herself a widow with a baby on the way. the heir to a fortune. some one is trying to put her in a nut house but her lover saves her. my favorite quote from the book " he lend over me and looked at the baby and said there's only one thing wrong he's not mine, that was his praposil for marrage" the 8th victoria holt book i read.

I first read this novel when I was in junior high school. It was the second novel I read by Victoria Holt, but it was the first one that made me want to read more of her books with enthusiasm. It was very hard to put down this book after the first chapter. The suspense kept me wanting to find out what was going to happen next. Victoria Holt is a great romantic-suspense author and it's really sad that she's no longer around to write more books. And I'm even more disappointed that "Kirkland Revels" is no longer in print. My copy of the book was borrowed and I never got it back. I don't even remember who borrowed it. It was back in the 1970s. So now all I have are fond memories of the book and the story. I wish the publisher would print this book again (hardbound). I need this book to add to my collection of Victoria Holt novels.

This is the first nowel of Victoria Holt I read, since then she is one of my favorite writers. If you want to read some books by her, Kirkland Revels is a good choice for begining.

Miss Wilson's Reputation kept me smiling page after page. Martha Kirkland created thoroughly enjoyable characters and wove them into a heartwarming story full of that wonderful Regency-flavored wit and humor.
Can you imagine having the same name as London's most notorious lightskirt? Well, that's just the beginning of Miss Harriet Wilson's difficulties. Lord Dunford, an dashing rakehell, mistakes her for the ill-reputed Miss Wilson and leaves her with a kiss she can't forget. That fateful meeting propels them both into one delightful tangle after another. A truly fun read!!! I'm looking forward to reading Ms. Kirkland's next book.

Randolph Dunford, the sixth Baron Dunford, was set upon by thieves sent by a pirate bent on revenge. His escape was aided by Miss Harriet J. Wilson. She designed and fashioned fine jewelry. Because of her occupation, her reputation had to remain unstained. However, her name worked against her a bit. One of the most sought after light skirts used the same name with a slightly different spelling, Harriette Wilson. She begged the man she had helped NOT to tell her his name. The incident was to be forgotten. Randolph was unable to do this. Since Harriet did not know who he was, he became her best, but unseen, customer.

Harriet came home one day to learn her cousin, Anna Gwynn, had given a customer a brooch that Lord Dunford had ordered and prepaid for. The customer had been Dunford's mistress. That was fine since she was the person it had been made for; however, Anna had given a copy instead of the real piece of jewelry and the lady had already left the area for the next six weeks! Fearing she may go to prison for fraud, Harriet went to give the jewelry to Lord Dunford. As luck would have it, he, too, was out of town.

Lord Dunford was in Leicestershire, at his grandmother's request, to pull his brother, Burton, out of depression. The brothers did not care for each other, but called a fragile truce. When Lord Dunford ran into Harriet, he was able to begin courting her. Knowing what Harriet thought of the reputation of "Lord Care-For-Naught", he let her call him Mr. Randolph. The lies of omission began! At the same time, someone was trying to kill him and his brother thought Rand was out to tumble Anna, who HE had become fond of!

***** Martha Kirkland had written a wonderful work of Regency in this story! Much happening to keep readers turning pages swiftly! Highly recommended! *****

As always, Ms. Kirkland has given us a book with all the Regency flavor we love, while wrapping it around a different story line. I loved it.

This is a very useful reference to have if you work extensively on HPLC. I find its of more use to understand concepts ...there is a lot of information here.

Which means - if you are looking for a solution to a problem and you want to research separation theory - a great book.

If your looking for a quick fix to an HPLC problem - not as good. This is a detailed, extensive and well written text on HPLC Method development - wish there was more on validation here though.

Rational Method development for HPLC is resented. Instruction of rational development of 3-solvent separation system is excellent. This book also has useful know-hows and tools in practical laboratory experiments, such as strength of hydrogen bonding of base silica and nomograph for estimation of "solvent strength" for reversed phase HPLC.

The book is useful for gerenal operator who are both novice and expert. It do is pratice. It's better give another chapter for troubleshooting and maintence.

This colorful book should really attract children to notice and identify birds they can see in their normal surroundings. Unlike many books well-meaning adults foist onto kids, this one really is kid-friendly. The photographs are superb and make it much easier to identify birds than most published bird books. The goals are realistic- you really can see many of these birds in most people's backyards or the local park, and without being heavy-handed about it the author encourages the kids in the almost-lost art of making notes, keeping lists, and being observant. As an example, simple drawings of different beak shapes and linking them to what the bird eats give a person a satisfying little store of knowledge, based on something so simple and logical it is easy to remember. The book has lots of information , but is laid out in such a way that you can stick to only the simplest parts if you want to. Kids also like things they can write and draw in themselves, and this book encourages that also.

Take A Backyard Birdwalk is a fun and informative book for all ages. If you are looking for a way to learn more about birds, finding tips to feed and spot them, or just looking for a fun way to learn about nature, this book is for you! Questions are answered and ideas are given in this backyard book. Illustrations, stories, and journal pages make this book a natural winner!

Caroline, Naperville, IL.

This book is great! I saw the author at my school and thought she knew a lot, and I wanted to know more. I got the book and now I know more about birds and had fun. Then my dad got interested and I really like spending more time with him. Buy this book if you like to have a good reason to enjoy being outside. By Kevin

After finding things in this book that I couldn't find in the Lotus yellow books or the IBM red books, this book is the first book I look at when trying to fix a problem with Domino Server or Notes client. Of course this is the ONLY 3rd party book dedicated to R5 System Administration, but it fits well into the position

This book is simply the best book on the market that specializes on Domino Administration for R5. The book is written in a reader-friendly style and covers deeply technical information in an informative, yet approachable style. It gives not only the technical facts, but the pragmatic advice that comes from years of experience.

While the Lotus reference materials may give you choices of A, B, or C, this book recommends a specific choice and gives you the advantages and consequences of your choices. This type of advice is invaluable when it comes to making decisions about how to configure your system.

I've recommended this book to many of my clients and they are all pleased that they invested in it. Get this book.

Lotus' Yellow Books are fine 'n' dandy--if you have all day to look for the information you need. If you don't, turn to this book. The information is clear and well-written, taking you step-by-step through configuration and issues. For example, not only did it guide you through creating a simple mail-in database for registration ID's, the information was clear enough to be useful to create another such database for another need I had. Straightforward, well-written, good index (the *true* judge of a reference manual). It might not get you certified, but it will sure keep your Domino domain humming.

I have always rather enjoyed Martha Kirkland's Regency romances even when I've taken issue with some plot points. Now, again, with "An Inconvenient Heir," Ms Kirkland has penned (I believe) another winning Regency romance novel that most readers will find to be both enjoyable and rewarding.

Cordelia (Delia) Barrington is terrified. She has witnessed the murder of her friend, William Halcomb, and is terribly afraid that the murderer will now come after her and William's infant son, Robbie. And so, Delia flees to Em Regis, in Sussex, to seek refuge with Robbie's maternal gypsy great-grandmother. Although William was the heir to a small estate and baronetcy, his marriage had estranged him from his father, Sir Allistair Halcomb -- William's choice of bride was not quite blue-blooded enough. Now, however, Delia has no choice but to turn to Sir Allistair for help. And so she writes to him, informing him of his grandson existence, and begging him to come for Robbie. You see, Delia is afraid that William's cousin, Mitchell, who happens to be an officer in His Majesty's Army, and who would have ended up as Sir Allistair's heir if William had died before he fathered a son, may have been responsible for William's death, and who may now be out to put an end to Robbie's life. (Where Delia got this notion from and why, is never really discussed or gone into, and I'll freely admit, is the plot point I had problems with). What Delia doesn't expect is for Sir Allistair's lawyer to intercept her letter and for him to ask Mitchell to investigate Delia's claims.

For his part, Mitchell Halcomb (late of His Majesty's Army) is incensed that such a heartless jade as Delia is trying to extort money from a grieving old man by suggesting that William had been married and that he had an heir. And he sets out for Em Regis, determined to prove that Delia is a fraud and a criminal. What he finds in Em Regis, however, isn't the nefarious Delia Barrington but two gypsies instead -- in particular the fetching and enchanting Dee. (You guessed it, Dee is actually Delia in disguise).

However, before Mitchell can settle into discovering what is going on -- who the gypsies actually are, where Delia Barrington actually is, and why the gypsies are residing at the very cottage he expected to find Delia -- villainous thugs attack. Now, Mitchell and Dee must join forces in order to evade the villains and find out who is after them and why. But can they rely on each other? For while Mitchell is sure that Dee is hiding vital information from him (such as where Delia Barrington actually is, and why villainous killers are trying to kill them), Delia/Dee is still wondering if Mitchell is the mastermind behind William's death, and if he means to harm Robbie...

"An Inconvenient Heir" had three subplots working in tandem with each other. There is the subplot involving the developing romance between Mitchell and Delia; an adventure subplot in which Mitchell and Delia try to evade the murderous (if slightly ineffectual) thugs; and the murder-mystery subplot revolving around the murder to William Holcomb. And while the romance and adventure subplots were really nicely developed -- a smooth unfolding of these plots at a nice and even pace -- I thought that the resolution of the murder-mystery plot was rather rushed. Everything was suddenly presented to you -- clues, suspects, etc -- in a few chapters, and the solution was presented fait accompli. Being a bit of a mystery buff, I'd preferred it if the mystery plot had been a little more developed, but I suppose one cannot have everything! And anyway, Martha Kirkland does a really good job of tying these three rather different and disparate subplots together.

One thing really niggled at me however: I couldn't understand why William never talked about his family to Delia. I can see why he wouldn't have wanted to talk much about his father. But you'd have thought that, at some point, he would have talked about his favourite older cousin and his situation. It certainly would have helped Delia to know that she didn't have to fear what Mitchell's intentions really were, and this reticence on William's part made no sense to me.

On the whole though, "An Inconvenient Heir" proved to be a truly enjoyable read. It had almost everything -- murder, adventure, intrigue, a dashing hero, a courageous and intelligent heroine and a rather electric romance. Martha Kirkland does a brilliant job of developing the romance between Delia and Mitchell, bringing to the fore the tension that Delia feels about her attraction to a man she doesn't exactly trust, as well as her fear as to what her masquerade will do their relationship once everyone realises that the gypsy Dee and Delia Barrington are one and the same. Also nicely done was the manner in which Kirkland sketches in Mitchell's growing attraction to and appreciation of Dee and his determination to treat her with honour in spite of the fact that he believes her to be a gypsy. Because this is a Signet imprint, the scenes between Mitchell and Dee are fairly innocent, but they still sizzle. All in all, an immensely satisfying and enjoyable read.

Since everyone has already touched on the plot, I see no reason to rehash what's already been said. I simply want to let this be known: THIS IS AN ADORABLE BOOK!

This book has everything. It has romance (and lots of it!), mystery, intrigue, comedy, adventure. I hardly ever run across any "page-turners", but this is definitely one of them! I loved the hero; he was to die for. And I love a heroine who can hold her own without being overbearing. Delia is just that.

This is the best Regency I've read this year, and the story is so lovely! Do whatever you must to get your hands on this book. You won't regret it!

Cordelia "Delia" Barrington witnessed the brutal and unprovoked murder of William Holcomb in her London kitchen. She quickly fled town, taking with her the baby, Robbie, of her deceased friends, Maria and William. For two months she hid in West Sussex, at Sky Cottage, with Robbie's gypsy great-grandmother, Nadja Eskew. Delia knew the murderer was searching for her and Robbie. The only one she felt she could trust was Robbie's paternal grandfather, Sir Allistair Holcomb. She penned him a letter; however, instead of going to Sir Allistair, the man of affairs (Venton) directed the letter to Major Mitchell Holcomb, William's cousin.

Mitchell believed the author of the letter to be a fortune hunter. But Venton convinced him to travel for Sky Cottage. The London lady may have witnessed the murder of his cousin William and/or have knowledge to the whereabouts of Lord Sheffield's daughter.

Nadja and Delia did not trust Mitchell. After all, without Robbie in the picture, Mitchell would be heir to Sir Allistair's title and fortune. Nadja and Robbie went to stay awhile with the gypsies. Delia would deal with the Major. Problem was that the killer had two brutes follow Mitchell with orders to kill the baby, Mitchell, and Delia. There must be no witnesses! Therefore, Delia and Mitchell were running for their lives until they could figure out who wanted them dead and safely got Robbie to Sir Allistair!

***** W - O - W ! If you have never read a Regency by Martha Kirkland, this novel will show you why the author is one of my favorites! I read the book from cover-to-cover in a single afternoon.

Fast paced, well written, and full of action. If you love Regency books, this one is for you "Keeper" shelf! *****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch.

An excellent book to take one from "traditional" Notes application development to development of web applications. Unfortunately, the publishers did a TERRIBLE job of copy editing: references to figures that don't exist or are mis-numbered, paragraphs that end in mid-sentence, mis-formatted tables with items listed in the wrong column.
Deserved much better pre-publication from the editors/publishers and a higher rating.

Simply put, this book is by far, the best Domino book on the market.

I get bored easy, and this book kept my interest (finished it in two days). I like the way important information was presented in tables--easy to use as a reference. If you can't afford to take the Lotus Classes on Domino/Web....get this book! Also, after reviewing the Lotus sampe exams, I would recommend this book as a study guide. NUMEROUS typos in this book (but I can learn to live with that). Wish it was out in R4.6!

This book is a continuation of the first autobiography by Gelsey Kirkland. It tells about her starting back up in dancing and winning her final aclaim for her career before finding out what she has to give to the new young generations of dancers. This book is full of Gelsey's wonderful insights and methods of working on ballets, and I am sorry that it is out of print. I recommend it to dancers and autobiography readers. It is rare that you see a star find true happiness in the course of their life.

This book goes beyond "Dancing On My Grave" and extends the "happy ending." Gelsey describes her experiences with teaching. The best part was when she takes you through the rehearsals and performances of Romeo and Juliet. She describes how she develops the character, and makes the character come alive. I loved this book!

Kirkland's moving and in depth sequel to "Dancing on my Grave" is wonderful. She uses her experiences and struggles to find meaning and life in her dancing. From one who has been classically trained in ballet, but never been taught to feel emotion or a character, I am forever grateful to Ms. Kirkland for opening her life and sharing it with me. Please, if you dance, read this book!