Emma Woodhouse is a young English woman raised in a wealthy family who not only does not have the slightest intention of getting married, but also insists on being a matchmaker for her circle of friends. In particular, for her protégé Harriet Smith. Emma's advice produces all kinds of misunderstandings and embarrassing situations, which translates into a fun work that, two centuries after its appearance, continues to delight readers.

"A Daniel Smythe-Smith le molesta bastante que lo acusen de adulterio. Y, si además está ebrio, las cosas pueden empeorar mucho. Después de un duelo en el que mutila a su rival, Daniel debe exiliarse. Cuando, por fin regresa, no da crédito a sus ojos al encontrarse con Anne Wynter, institutriz de sus primas. A pesar de que su vida aún corre peligro, Daniel hace todo lo posible por acercarse a ella. Y a Anne no le es indiferente ese joven y caballeroso...

As commander of the River Police, Monk is accustomed to violent death, but the mutilated female body found on Limehouse Pier one chilly December morning moves him with horror and pity. The victim's name is Zenia Gadney. Her waterfront neighbors can tell him little, only that the same unknown gentleman had visited her once a month for many years. She must be a prostitute, but, described as quiet and kempt, she doesn't appear to be a fallen woman. ...