(0)Gemma Jones
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English
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As one of seven watchers, born Nephilim, the light has tasked them to be the protectors of his children, the mortals. For eons, this has been their calling, but a prophecy which has been long unfulfilled begins unravelling for all involved. After eons without feeling, Septua regains all his mortal side emotions back after a chance encounter with someone that would change his life, putting everything he knew on its head, leading him to question: is...
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Duchess of Duke Street volume 10
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English
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Every year at the Bentinck, Louisa gives a Servants' Ball where the guests wait upon the staff and usually the evening is a great success. However, on this occasion, a seemingly personable young man decides to cause trouble.
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Duchess of Duke Street volume 4
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English
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Louisa has thrown her husband, Augustus, and his overbearing sister out of the Bentinck and is determined to settle the hotel's enormous debts without help from anyone.
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Duchess of Duke Street volume 3
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English
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Queen Victoria dies and Edward VII becomes King. Louisa's life changes: she is in demand as a society cook and builds up a flourishing business - Augustus is not so lucky, and she looks around to find him employment.
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Duchess of Duke Street volume 6
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English
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The summer of 1904 sees the Bentinck full of visitors. Louisa is delighted with her first rich American guest. She is less delighted when she finds that the three parties are becoming involved with each other in a way that borders on the criminal.
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Duchess of Duke Street volume 8
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English
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The Bentinck's hall porter and his dog Fred have become valued members of Louisa's staff and the fact that is little known about Starr's past doesn't seem to trouble anyone. Then one day he receives a visitor.
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Duchess of Duke Street volume 11
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English
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Louisa is furious to learn that her landlords would like to terminate the lease and are looking for a breach of it on her part. So far, there is none, but life at the Bentinck is never dull and seldom free of trouble.
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Duchess of Duke Street volume 12
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English
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Major Sir John Farjeon, an old friend of Louisa's, begs her to cook a special dinner on the last night of Royal Ascot. She agrees, but what should have been a gourmet's delight becomes the melting pot for an unpleasant scandal.
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Duchess of Duke Street volume 2
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English
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Louisa's success as a cook has brought her the notice of the Prince of Wales and of society. Louisa is approached from all quarters by potential suitors.
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Duchess of Duke Street volume 15
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English
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Charlie Haslemere decides that it is time he married and settled down. Louisa approves of his choice, but an old flame of Charlie's feels that she has a prior claim.
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Duchess of Duke Street volume 1
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English
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At the turn of the twentieth century, Louisa Leyton secures the position of cook under Monsieur Alex, a leading chef, in a fashionable house.
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Duchess of Duke Street volume 7
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English
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In October 1905 George Duggan, a rising star in the Liberal Party, sweeps to victory. His charm and sincerity seem unquestionable until he meets a beautiful woman at a party in Louisa's hotel.
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Duchess of Duke Street volume 9
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English
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Charlie Tyrrell has become disillusioned with his new lifestyle as Lord Haslemere and is beginning to feel sorry for himself. However, a guest at the Bentinck brings Charlie to his senses with a horrifying revelation.
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Duchess of Duke Street volume 13
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English
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One evening a young lady arrives and asks for Lord Haslemere. There is some mystery and Louisa tries to unravel it and discovers why she wants to stay at the Bentinck.
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Duchess of Duke Street volume 5
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English
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By the spring of 1902, Louisa's hotel has become the toast of London and she herself is the vital spark, which fires the heart of society. Her food is exquisite, her wine superb, and her personality can be matched by none. But can this state of affairs last forever?
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Duchess of Duke Street volume 14
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English
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Louisa decides to buy a seaside cottage where she and her friends can relax. Unfortunately, her new neighbors, an exclusive Sailing Club, have objections. There is no plain sailing for anyone.
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10 videodiscs (1620 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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A maid becomes a well-known chef and owner of a respected London hotel and attracts powerful men along the way, including the Prince of Wales, during Edwardian England. Bonus features include cast filmographies, period background, and more.
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5 videodiscs (approximately 829 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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The final episodes follow the indomitable heroine through the turmoil and terror of World War I to the 1920s. Based on a true story of Rosa Lewis, a culinary genius and the owner of London's Cavendish Hotel.
19) Jane Eyre
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1 videodisc (100 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Jane Eyre, a mistreated orphan, learns to survive by relying on her independence and intelligence.
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1 videodisc (157 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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To finance Bassanio's voyage to Belmont to win the hand of Portia, Antonio borrows money from the Jew Shylock with a pound of his own flesh as collateral. The ships sink and Shylock demands his pound of flesh. Portia disguises herself as a lawyer and wins the case by specifying that Shylock cannot take one drop of Antonio's blood.