I had to purchase this book for my english course, but after only two weeks of reading and discussion I feel such an empowerment by the selections. I wouldn't be able to choose a favorite author because each one is represented so uniquely by their stories. After my class is over, I look forward to sitting down and reading those that were not assigned and re-reading those icons of society that were picked by my professor. If you want a short introduction to various famous authors then this is definitely a book you will enjoy!

Personally I skimmed parts of this book. I still haven't made my mind up whether the hero or the heroine had less brains. I think for me the heroine is slightly ahead on lacking common sense. There is the hero's faithful groom who deceives the hero etc.

You may like it after all this author has published a number of books but personally I was uncomfortable with it.

Nothing exciting ever happens to Miss Penelope Hamilton. Nothing, that is, until she is sent to live with her grandmother, the Honorable Mrs. Kendrick-and her carriage is held up by the most wanted brigand in all of England! But that's just the beginning of exciting adventure for Pen, for she soon discovers that Mrs. Kendrick's beautiful estate is not exactly what it seems, and neither is her serious-and handsome-step-son, Owen. Soon Pen is snooping around the house and closely following Owen's every move-something that isn't altogether unpleasant. Owen Kendrick is beginning to suspect that the lovely, seemingly guileless Pen has some secrets of her won. Someone has been pilfering things from the house. and Pen has been acting a bit funny, especially since that kiss they shared... Could there be someone else in Pen's affections? Or has Owen been the most successful thief-at stealing her heart?

A well-written and enjoyable book!