Una

Winner: The random numbers have rolled and Una is the winner!

Archive 2009-03-01 Nalini Singh 2009

Winner: The random numbers have rolled and Una is the winner!

Angels' Blood Countdown: Lora Leigh - Nauti Intentions ARC Nalini Singh 2009

Although the Fernández and Figueroa last worked together in Una Cita de Amor (1958), which starred El Indio's half-brother Jaime Fernández, the collaboration was essentially over in the mid-'50s, when they made La Rosa Blanca (1955) and La Tierra del Fuego se Apaga (1955).

Emilio Fernandez, one of a kind 2006

Although the Fernández and Figueroa last worked together in Una Cita de Amor (1958), which starred El Indio's half-brother Jaime Fernández, the collaboration was essentially over in the mid-'50s, when they made La Rosa Blanca (1955) and La Tierra del Fuego se Apaga (1955).

Emilio Fernandez, one of a kind 2006

Tomorrow, when we go over the top – I'll think of you both – of your laughter, Rilla-my-Rilla, and the steadfastness in Una's blue eyes – somehow I see those eyes very plainly tonight, too.

Rilla of Ingleside Lucy Maud 1921

"Una is the only one of us who really likes praying," said Faith pensively.

Rainbow Valley Lucy Maud 1919

Walter, lying on his stomach among the fern, was reading aloud to Mary and Di and Faith and Una from a wonderful book of myths wherein were fascinating accounts of Prester John and the Wandering Jew, divining rods and tailed men, of Schamir, the worm that split rocks and opened the way to golden treasure, of Fortunate Isles and swan-maidens.

Rainbow Valley Lucy Maud 1919

Una is ten – she's a sweet little thing – not pretty, but sweet.

Rainbow Valley Lucy Maud 1919

– the 'faire Una' is safe from the wild beasts, you know; – and I'll show her books enough to build herself a house with, if she likes.

Queechy 1854

One would think this a book about her everyday actions, her chores, her repetitive characteristics, and while this is part of the book, there is so much more going on in Una’s life with her triumphs and tribulations, her loves and deaths, her dangerous adventures, and her happy times at home.

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