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- The Effington Family Series
- Not her best work...
- Unsure of the Title? Should Have Been - The Lady Gets In Trouble...
- A fun romantic read!
- "Great Adventure"....sort of
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The Lady in Question
Victoria Alexander
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Book Description
Identical twins, sensible Delia and mischievous Cassandra Effington were the most delicious debutantes to ever waltz across a London ballroom. They looked alike in every way . . . but no one ever expected Delia to be the one to get into trouble . . .
How did this young lady's reputation become so questionable?
Once she was lovely, respectable Miss Delia Effington, but an impulsive decision—and subsequent disaster—forces Delia to retire from society. Until one night, desperate for diversion, she attends a ball as her twin sister and finds herself dancing in the strong arms of the dashing Viscount St. Stephens.
Delia believes she has never met this man who arouses her passions, yet he seems somehow familiar. For Delia doesn't know that St. Stephens, an agent for the Crown, has been in her home, protecting her under the disguise of her butler. What will happen when this lady discovers the truth about the man she has come to love?
Customer Reviews:
The Effington Family Series.......2006-03-07
The Lady in Question is the story of spy's, murder, deception and two men who love the quiet twin Miss Delia Effington. Delia finds herself married quickly and widow with in a week of marriage. Her first husband was a spy so the crown has her being protected and the game is on.
Not her best work..........2006-02-21
While this book is part of a series, it also works as a stand-alone. I hadn't read any of the other books in the series, and I wasn't feeling at all lost.
I thought this book had a lot of potential that it didn't live up to. The "good" sister who wants a grand adventure, the "elderly butler" who is actually the woman the heroine loves, the lies that will drive them apart could have all been very interesting. First off, the author implied that the heroine's first husband didn't die. Then she never developed this idea. I was left feeling that something major was left hanging.
Also, the intrigue part of the book didn't capture me at all. Every time the book went off onto the tangent of the Effington papers and Tony's work, my eyes would glaze over. I've got nothing wrong with intrigue in a romance novel, but this felt a bit too much like a political-history lesson to me. I just wanted to get back to the romance.
Except that the romance part of this book didn't capture me, either. Yes, I know that Tony is falling in love with Delia while in his disguise as Gordon (and his switch from bachelor to fool in love was a bit too sudden), but Delia doesn't know that. She only knows him as Viscount St. Stephens, and barely spends any time with him in this persona to really form true affection for him. On her part, it felt more like she was in love with his body, and the idea of him, then with the man himself. I want the characters I read about to fall in love with each other as people first, instead of with each other's looks and bodies.
I could have pushed past this and finished the book (I gave up 2/3 of the way through), but the whole carriage seduction scene was just too much for me. Again, I felt that the heroine didn't care about the hero except to use him for sex. (Much like she did with her first husband.) I didn't feel like she really cared about him as a person very much. It turned me off, and I felt that her attitude towards sex was much too modern for the time period. And her needs for adventure started to feel like a child whining 'give me this' and 'I want that'. Then the hero would bend over backwards to give these things to her, and I can't stand doormats as leads in a romance novel. In short, the heroine was just too immature and self-centered for me to really like her. I kind of felt that she wasn't worthy of Tony, who was basically a good guy.
I may try more of Victoria Alexander's work in the future, as I have enjoyed some of her books (though not all of them) in the past. I would recommend "The Prince's Bride" over this book, which was much better written, and with more loveable characters. As for this book, only buy it if you're a hard-core fan of Alexander. It's not the best sampling of her work.
Unsure of the Title? Should Have Been - The Lady Gets In Trouble..........2005-12-31
This is the fourth novel by VA I have read. I also read, "Until We Meet Again" (good), "The Wedding Bargain" (really good) and "The Husband List" (not bad). I enjoy this author as her books always have strong female leads and solid and strong male leads. No wimpy characters with her. In turn, she always gives you an interesting plot line and witty dialogue that is never boring. And when I say witty I mean it. Many reviewers say a book is "laugh out loud funny" or "characters that will have you howling with laughter" etc...and I NEVER do. This author really does take witty dialogue to new heights. Kind of tongue in cheek laughter that is just right in a romance novel. Her love scenes are never hot and dramatic - they are not the main ingredient to the stories and that is just fine for me. Some other authors give you steamy and hot - VA gives you wit, fun and adventure.
This story as usual had twists and turns to keep you busy. Lead character Delia, ran off with her first steamy lover and married him in haste. Scandal ensued and she was outcast from society. Her husband mysteriously died within a few weeks of marriage and she was left alone to weather the scandal and re-build her life. She came from a large and well known high ranking family - The Effingtons' - and had the support of her twin Cassie and that of her family as time went on. On the side, Viscount St. Stephens is a spy of the crown and is sent to keep an eye on Delia in case someone wants to harm her. Her late husband was a spy unknown to her so, someone could be after her. St. Stephens masquerades as an old butler running her household and befriends her. He then takes on a dual role when he meets her at a ball later on as himself.
Of course as the story progresses, she comes out of mourning, decides to become a woman of adventure and experience and he offers to show her the way. St. Stephens has to hop to and fro as he is a butler one day and the Viscount the next. The story is light and fun and interesting to read. Their relationship develops nicely - both with the butler and with her future lover. The ending works well too. We find out who the killer is of her late husband, how she finds out about St. Stephens dual identities and if their relationship works out and the society accepts them again.
Some readers might not buy the whole premise of a young hot guy being able to pose as an old butler but, he was a top spy and going in disguise and doing it well was part of your job. Same with the other people that staffed Delia's house - they were all spies in disguise too. Let's not get too picky - it's a story after all. Plus...I think you'll get engrossed in all the other characters that are tied to the spying business as well (people in Delia's family, etc.).
It was natural that Delia and the butler learn to take to one another. They are couped up nearly alone at her new estate and spend weeks going over books, estate documents and more putting her life back together again. It's only natural they bond as time went on. Since most of her family and friends abandoned her in the beginning...she had only her new staff to turn to. Why not the butler? Buying into the friendship of an older gentleman and a young widow is not that unlikely.
It is a tad irritating that Delia didn't have the good sense to not sleep with the first guy who showed her serious interest (her first husband) - she was from a top family after all and should have known better. Like another reader said- she was immature to make one mistake and then jump into another relationship with the Viscount only months later. She seemed to always talk about the need for adventure but, I never really felt she was the adventurous type to be honest. I wish her months spent in seclusion made her more wise and wary but...alas, it made her want to seek another adventure. Sigh...will this silly woman never learn? But...St. Stephens making her enjoy the camel adventure in the park helped put her childish ways in perspective. He certainly made her take adventure like an adult finally.
If you can get past a few of these silly things...I think this one will work for you. Whenever I read these books, I try to keep in mind, this is a light love story - not first class literature. If you are looking for a book that is entertaining and light, this is the perfect book for you.
This author writes unlike any other I have read and that's a plus as I have read thousands of love stories over the years. We all have our favorites who write hot, steamy love stories (Nicole Jordan, Gaelen Foley, Sabrina Jefferies) , those that write dark, morose and heavy stories (Katherine Sutcliffe, Megan McKinney, Laura Kinsale), those that write soft, sexy and dreamy love stories (Laura Guhrke, Jacquie D'Alessandro, Patricia Grasso, Brenda Joyce, Mia Ryan, Christina Dodd, Lisa Kleypas, Judith McNaught, Jillian Hunter, Cathy Maxwell,) and so on. Add Ms. Alexander to your library for a good read that always keeps you smiling and interested. Plus...the ending of her books never disappoint.
A fun romantic read!.......2005-10-25
This book was an adventure - first off it is actually a little refreshing once in awhile for the hero to not have to deal with a virgin - In this case Delia is a widow and truly with only one nite of passion (and we are never convinced it was all that pleasurable - since she only called it an event with potential) Delia is surely ripe for a true romantic encounter. For her protection - do to the tangle that Delia managed to put herself in by marrying Lord Wilmont who was on a spy mission for England - Delia a 6 mo widow's life might be in danger - enter a staff of spies, unknown to Delia - and one of them the elderly Butler Gordon becomes her dear friend. Since she is estranged from most of the high and mighty Effington family because of her rushed marriage, she needs a friend and Gordon fills the bill. Of course the 60 something Gordon is in fact the 30 something St. Stephens with a newly acquired title - and he is protecting Delia from people that might bring her harm. As Gordon he develops quite a soft spot for her - and when his goes to the Effington House party and arrives as St. Stephens - well then she meets the viscount and actually falls for him too. This is one of those tales that is actually quite well done - where she is confiding her feelings about St Stephens to Gordon the butler.Tony (St. Stephen's) did not have intentions at all of falling for Delia - however he is totally captivated by her and soon is offering her the adventures she so desires. This is really a romantic fun part of the book. Of course the best adventure is the one they find in her newly remodled bedroom - and this is where her not being a virgin is a bonus for Tony. Quite a bit of passion is involved here! Of course the big problem in all of this is that Tony has been deceiving Delia and when she ultimately finds out that Gordon and Tony are one in the same - will she be able to forgive him? For me this was one of the better in this series. This is actually the second time I have read this book and enjoyed it even more than the first time. I had no idea the first time this was a series - I do so wish they would indicate that somewhere - it is not until about the 10th book in this series that you get a layout of how all these people in the Effington family and friends are related to one another. A good solid book in the series!!
"Great Adventure"....sort of.......2005-06-22
Right off, let me say I enjoyed the witty dialog more than the storyline, which was rather thin. The dialog was excellent.
However, there were a few aspects to the story that did kept it from making my list of all-time favorites. First, Delia is rather immature and I could not understand what the hero saw in her. She bedded and wedded a man she barely new and did not love simply in hopes of a Great Adventure. Said man being murdered within days did not bother her too much...now that she was left a wealthy and independant widow....and could get on with another Great Adventure.
Second was the over usage of Delia lamenting her desire for a Great Adventure. If had a dime for every time it was mentioned, I could recoup a large part of the book's cost. It became annoying after a while and only served to reinforce Delia's immaturity.
Even after one disastrous Great Adventure, she wants another. I guess sneaking out of your parents' home to crawl into the bed of a man you hardly know, marrying him to stay the gossip, then finding yourself a widow within days is not enough Great Adventure for some, or even a lesson to learn from.
Therefore, she decides to bed another, in hopes of becoming "experienced". Did I mention she is very immature?
Our hero proves only too willing to oblige. Unfortuneately, he is posing as her best friend, an elderly butler....and she has no clue. Enough said about that.
Really, this is not a bad book- it is pleasantly humorous and takes little effort to read. I loved the rouse she and her sister cooked up- very clever- and there were a few nicely done secondary characters. Overall, it is worth a read.
Book Description
Charles Busch is renowned for weaving popular culture, wicked camp humor, and biting social satire into an unusual and uproarious theatrical signature that has earned him the Outer Critics' John Gassner Award for Playwrighting and a Drama Desk Award for Best Play nomination. Of his latest play, The New York Times has written, "Uproarious ... wall-to-wall laughs ... Mr. Busch has swum straight into the mainstream and stays comfortably afloat there." Busch is the author of such plays as Vampire Lesbians of Sodom -- one of the longest-running plays in Off-Broadway history -- and Psycho Beach Party, a cross between Gidget and Spellbound. After a successful Off-Broadway run at New York City's Manhattan Theater Club, Busch moves to Broadway with The Tale of the Allergist's Wife, a hilarious comedy about a self-absorbed Upper West Side doctor's wife whose life is devoted to mornings at the Whitney, afternoons at the Museum of Modern Art, and evenings at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Her world is shaken and transformed when a childhood friend makes an unexpected visit.
Customer Reviews:
histerical.......2002-09-25
Charles Busch had my attention from the very start and he never let me down. Tale of the Allergests Wife as well as Psycho Beach Party were honestly 2 of the funniest plays i have ever read. his satire is astounding and yet makes perfect sense. anyone. who knew that a cross dresser could provide so much fun!
Very Funny Book.......2001-03-18
Even though the category is "Gay & Lesbian", these plays do not fit the category all that well...so if you are looking for gay or lesbian plays, this probably isn't the book for you. If you are looking for funny plays, this is the book for you. All of the plays in this book are good, though some can get a wee bit boring at parts. I especially like TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE and PSYCHO BEACH PARTY, though all of them are great.
Book Description
•Where did George go to college? (see page 20)
•Why didn't he sign the Declaration of Independence? (see page 60)
•Did everyone vote for him to be president of the United States? (see page 92)
Best-selling author Kenneth C. Davis lays aside popular myth to unveil the true character of an avid farmer -- and our nation's first president. He weaves a smooth, flowing narrative into the trademark question-and-answer format of his popular Don't Know Much About® series, peppering this outstanding biography with informational sidebars and compelling quotes. Washington's life illuminates a glorious era in American history. Maps, reproductions from the period, and clever black-and-white illustrations by Rob Shepperson help re-create the flavor of these exciting times.
Customer Reviews:
An informative piece of art!.......2003-02-18
For those individuals who want an eas to read book about George Washington, I recomend this book. It goes through Washington's life from start to finish with commo asked questions and the answers. This is a cool book for grade levels 3-6.
Customer Reviews:
Traditional Regency with Zing.......2006-09-25
Hugh Boderick Brooks, the Earl of Rayfield is an undercover spy. His latest quarry is the elusive gamester Francis Treadwell, whom he suspects is fueling the recent Luddite attacks with the help of the French to cause a revolution in England and hopefully overthrow the government. When the habitually lucky gamester loses he proposes one more wager and Rayfield is amazed to discover that the prize is Treadwell's daughter Charlotte. Rayfield is astonished that Charlotte agrees to such a gamble and assumes she must be an accomplice in her father's treasonous activities to go along with the wager. Charlotte thought this only another of her fathers gambits to win a bet and is later stunned to discover that her father has left her high and dry with no place to go and no plans to rescue her. Now poor Charlotte has no option but to go along with Rayfield's plans to launch her into society in order to find her a suitable husband. Although, Rayfield still has her at the top of his suspect list as being a traitor, he couldn't help his attraction for her at bay whenever he was near her. Accordingly Charlotte felt the much of the same physical attraction but she certainly didn't want any gamester like her father for a husband!
*** Rayfield was introduced in the Ms. Laik's debut THE LADY IS MINE, and while this follows more closely the formula of a traditional regency, lacking the raciness of the former, it is none the less a splendid read. This story's plot had more of an adventure and suspense tone allowing it to keep the pace moving forward in a fast clip making it a very quick, though thoroughly enjoyable read.
Rayfield himself was an honorable man who was truly baffled by the seemingly suspicious behavior of Charlotte as he followed her movements. Being a master spy he seemed only to read her movements as suspect rather than trying to comprehend that they were innocent and giving acts of kindness. Being left high and dry by her rapscallion father, Charlotte knew her only option was to marry well and though she was genuinely attracted to Rayfield she thought him to be a gamester like her father and knew better than to pin any hopes of a future on him.
With a lovely regency voice Ms. Laik fashions a sweet tale that fans of this genre should look forward to without the shock value that some authors utilize in spicing up their romances. Laik focuses more on character development and building a memorable love story which is very refreshing. This book should be put on all traditional Regency genre lovers shopping lists.
Marilyn Rondeau, RIO - Reviewers International Organization
A Delightful Historical Romp, Filled With Spies And Wonderful Romantic Moments!.......2005-10-12
Is she a spy - a traitor in disguise? Could she just care for the ones in need, with sweet intentions we all see? You decide...
Hugh Broderick Brooks, the Earl of Rayfield (a premier spy hunter), has just finished winning his hand in a card game with his suspect Francis Treadwell. The prize just happens to be Treadwell's daughter, Charlotte. Why would Treadwell discard his daughter so carelessly? Are these Treadwells in this plot together, or is there something more going on here? What is Hugh going to do with a helpless female in his midst? What will become of poor sweet Charlotte?
Ms. Laik writes with a regal pen. She creates an adventure with splendid settings for the characters to gracefully parade through. Ms. Laik treads lightly with sexually innuendos. Though the allusions are no less potent; they are softly threaded throughout the story. This lends to an ageless and timeless appeal for the entire romance audience to enjoy. How completely refreshing!
Hugh is a very honorable man that takes his high standing in the social realm of London's elite society very seriously. He is a man out for truth and justice, even if it means Charlotte Treadwell's downfall. If only Charlotte's sexual allure was not so strong toward Hugh. He is only human.
Charlotte's kindness seems to be working against her. What should be taken as selfless deeds are turning into doubts concerning her whereabouts and motives. Charlotte is truly in the dark about what is going on in the backgrounds of her life. She only knows that her attraction to Hugh is strong - magnetic.
If you are looking for an historical with adventure and romance without profanity or vulgarities, then you will want to read The Lady in Question by author Judith Laik!
Reviewed by © Janalee Ruschhaupt, 2005
Courtesy of Love Romances www.loveromances.com
A Fun Read!.......2005-08-22
This book opens with a terrific hook--Charlotte Treadwell's father wagers her in a game of hazard and intentionally loses her to the rakish Earl of Rayfield. From there the complications and the fun begin as Charlotte seeks to escape from the handsome, but dangerous, Rayfield and continue her work with the poor. And Rayfield seeks to catch a traitorous spy. The book is peppered with lighthearted entries written by a modern day historian who has discovered Rayfield's case notebook and is using it as research for a book of his own.
Ms Laik creates sympathetic and well drawn characters. The plot moves along and keeps the reader interested. Overall, a great read!
Book Description
- Which president killed a man?
- Which president had just fathered an illegitimate child when he entered the White House?
- Which first lady taught her husband how to read and write?
- Which president broke his arm jumping out of a window to escape his mistress's husband?
- Which president's daughter married another president's grandson?
- Who was the only president to be preceded and succeeded by the same man?
- Which president had a secret operation performed to remove a cancerous jaw?
- Which president's last words were "My nourishment is palatable."
Written by a White House speechwriter who actually served five presidents, this irresistible collection of presidential trivia reveals the more colorful side of American history. Following a Q&A format and organized around 31 themes, Which President Killed a Man? will captivate trivia fans and history buffs of every political persuasion.
Answers:
- Andrew Jackson
- Warren Harding
- Andrew Johnson's wife Eliza
- Thomas Jefferson
- Richard Nixon
- Benjamin Harrison
- Grover Cleveland
- Millard Fillmore
Customer Reviews:
Very amusing.......2005-02-19
If you love presidential trivia you'll find this one to be very amusing. It not only satisfied my trivia yen but it actually gives the reader a pretty good biographical portrait of some of the more interesting presidents.
Lincoln was probably the most tragic president but did you know that he once offered to use cow dung in a duel? Did you know that his wife Mary went wild if another woman ever got too close to Abe? Did you know that he loved Macbeth and idolized George Washington?
Franklin Pierce has to be one of the top five most tragic figures in White House history. In one day he lost his young son, his wife's love and ended up on the road to alcoholism and a presidentcy that disappointed everyone.
Herbert Hoover was another sad figure. On paper his administration should have been an unflashy but dignified success. Despite his experience, intelligence and stamina he got hit with the Depression and was unfairly blamed for it.
And don't forget Woodrow Wilson. He's often presented as a plaster saint but ole Woodrow was far from that. He was loved by the ladies, made up obscene limericks and was a rip roaring, shameless racist.
The president who comes "alive" the most on these pages is Theodore Roosevelt. What a man! Cowboy, naturalist, cop, adventurer, statesmen, wit, and force of nature. After reading this book of trivia I decided to go find a good biography of TR.
Political bias in an innocent-sounding cover - be forewarned.......2003-03-16
Although I enjoyed the trivia in this book and learned a lot of tidbits, the longer I read, the more I was put off by the obvious political bias. It's subtle, but after awhile it becomes unmistakable. The Harding scandals, for instance, are characterized as follows: "Harding was personally honest but exploited by his business cronies." Rosalynn Carter, we are told, "wore an old dress to the inaugural" (she could have instead been characterized as "economical"). Nixon's scandals are never mentioned without an accompanying comment regarding the poor character traits of his Democratic foes. George W. Bush is called a "fine student," while we are told that Clinton "never earned a degree at Oxford" (he was not in fact on a degree-granting program). The author gives an account of Teddy Roosevelt's attitude toward muckraking that does not comport with what I have read by other historians. The instances of bias compile the longer you read; these are just a few of the numerous examples.
James Humes is a former speechwriter for Eisenhower, Nixon, Ford, Reagan, and the first Bush, so I suppose this bias is not surprising, and I personally have no problem with partisan argument per se. I'm an Independent voter so I have no particular axe to grind in either direction. What bothers me is that a clearly partisan stance is packaged in an apparently neutral and innocent, "fun" wrapper--"tantalizing trivia and fun facts." It's disingenious and deceitful. I believe readers deserve to know when they are getting something different than what is advertised. If Humes is trying to make a case for Republican "honesty" and superior values, it is ironic that he does so in a most dishonest manner.
Had I known there were so many "mini-sermons" embedded among the "tantalizing trivia," I would have saved my [money]. Good presidential trivia books abound, and most of them are marketed more honestly than this deceptive little volume. Truly irresponsible reporting and marketing. Mr. Humes, your prejudices are showing.
Book Description
A kicky, sassy way to learn about incredible women and their amazing accomplishments, The Ladies' Room Reader Quiz Book offers thousands of bits of trivia around the lives and work of women, including:
• Senators
• Rock stars
• Cooks
• Sports heroes
• Nobel Laureates
The book offers many different kinds of brain-teasing quizzes—fill in the blank, matching, true or false, multiple choice, and more. (Answers are provided with accompanying explanations in the back of the book.) The 100 quizzes range from Fashionable Women to Mostly Martha, from California Girls to Kiss Me Kate, from The Cinderella Syndrome to Shop `Til You Drop, from Lady Be Good to Goddess Bless. "Did you know . . ." facts appear as extra tidbits of information throughout the book. Did you know. . .
• "Man Enough to be a Woman is the autobiography of Jayne County (a.k.a. Wayne Rogers), a flamboyant drag queen who was part of Andy Warhol's coterie in the 1970s."
• "`California Girls' was a #3 hit for The Beach Boys in 1965 and a #3 hit for David Lee Roth in 1985."
• "Edna MacArthur of Canada had her cremated remains made into a diamond. Intense heat was used to form her ashes into a stone."
Customer Reviews:
Multiple choice, match-up, and fill-in-the blank quizzes.......2004-05-18
The Ladies' Room Reader Quiz Book is an engaging collection of multiple choice, match-up, and fill-in-the blank quizzes, all featuring trivia about women in history and fiction alike. The answer key is detailed and goes at length to present vignettes of information behind each answer. A fun guide for self-testing one's knowledge of the feminine side of things, or just plain whiling away the time while learning fascinating tidbits.
The Ladies' Room Reader QUIZ BOOK by Leslie Elman.......2004-03-30
ATTENTION LADIES,!(and Men)
If you can't get enough of Jeopardy these days, and you've
waited for that book or game that would spotlight that brillant
mind of yours, well your wait is over. The Ladies' Room Reader Quiz Book by Leslie Gilbert Elman, arrives just in time for a
wonderful gift idea for that special lady in your life.
I just loved it! It's a great book around the water cooler - where you can leave your co-workers scratching their heads saying, "I Didn't Know That???" It's the latest board game at
our house, without the board. Filled with little known facts
about Women that can stump the whole family.
If you are a fan of the first books Ladies' Room Reader and
Ladies' Room or Ladies' Room Revisited - you'll just love taking
the quiz, and having this book around to stump your friends, it
really stands alone.
I know a few ladies who will love getting this as a Mother's Day
Gift. I highly recommend it!
Katherine Salvio
Book Description
Was Abraham Lincoln born in a log cabin?
Why did he nearly fight a duel?
Who suggested that Lincoln grow a beard?
Best-selling author Kenneth C. Davis tells the remarkable story of a poor, self-educated boy from Kentucky who became president of a country soon torn by war. In this outstanding biography, Davis weaves a smooth, flowing narrative into his trademark question-and-answer format, peppering the text with informational sidebars and compelling quotes. Maps, reproductions from the period, and striking black-and-white illustrations by Rob Shepperson help capture Lincoln's character and the fervor of the Civil War era.
Product Description
From the Publisher Identical twins, sensible Delia and mischievous Cassandra Effington were the most delicious debutantes to ever waltz across a London ballroom. They looked alike in every way...but no one ever expected Delia to be the one to get into trouble... How did this young lady's reputation become so questionable? Once she was lovely, respectable Miss Delia Effington, but an impulsive decision -- and subsequent disaster -- forces Delia to retire from society. Until one night, desperate for diversion, she attends a ball as her twin sister and finds herself dancing in the strong arms of the dashing Viscount St. Stephens. Delia believes she has never met this man who arouses her passions, yet he seems somehow familiar. For Delia doesn't know that St. Stephens, an agent for the Crown, has been in her home, protecting her under the disguise of her butler. What will happen when this lady discovers the truth about the man she has come to love?
Average customer rating:
- Minutiae and an occasional bit of history
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Exclusively First Ladies Trivia
Anthony S. Pitch
Manufacturer: Mino Pubns
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
General | United States | Americas | History | Subjects | Books
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Customer Reviews:
Minutiae and an occasional bit of history.......2004-06-29
From Martha Washington to Barbara Bush, the women who were married to the presidents of the United States have been a part of the building of the nation. This book is not about their major accomplishments, but about trivial details of their lives and of course the lives of their husbands. Facts such as what time they went to bed, where their future husbands proposed to them, where they were married, how old they were when significant events in their lives happened and so forth.
The format is that of a series of questions on a page and the answers on the following page. This is not a history book, but it will give you some ammunition for when you are engaged in minutiae contests. If you are into trivia, you will find much of interest in the book.
Product Description
multiple books ship as one item. save on shipping/handling charges.
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