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The Catalina Cahoots: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery (Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery Series) by Rosalind Barden

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Paradise Gone Wrong!
Catalina Island, 1932, a palm tree paradise 26 miles across the sea from Los Angeles. Sparky, our eleven-year-old former street punk and unlikely amateur sleuth, thinks this spot looks pretty nice.
But it doesn’t take long for paradise to go wrong with murder and mayhem!
It’s crazy times on an even crazier movie set… where a body becomes an unexpected prop! What the heck is going on with the fake royalty? The runaway mayor of Los Angeles?
Can smart-mouthed Sparky untangle this insanity and discover whodunit? Or will she get in trouble… yet again?
With this fifth book in the “Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery” series, the gang gets together again: Sparky, her buddies, Tootsie her silent screen star guardian, Tootsie’s mysterious assistant Gilbert, secretive Doctor, along with Bookie and the rest of the crooks.
With everyone in the mix, there’s bound to be hilarious chaos!
The Sparky of Bunker Hill Mysteries are a fun read for middle school tweens to grown-ups who love cozy, historical mysteries with a dash of wacky noir.
“The Catalina Cahoots” mystery can be read as a standalone or enjoyed with the rest of the series: “The Cold Kid Case,” “The Cannibal Caper,” “The Monkey Island Murder,” and “The South Seas Shenanigans.” Coming next is “The Hollywood Haunt.”
“Zowie! Make time to hang with Sparky, amateur detective of Bunker Hill. You’ll be glad you did!” – Diane Vallere, national bestselling author of the “Madison Night Mystery Series”

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Rosalind Barden has long been fascinated by the history of Los Angeles’s lost noir neighborhood, Bunker Hill. Cold Kid Case, the first in her zany, 1930s Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery series has been awarded multiple accolades, including the Firebird Book Award 1st Place for Cozy Mysteries and the Literary Titan Gold Medal Book Award. Over thirty of her short mystery and horror stories have been published, including her inspiration for the Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery series, “The Monkey’s Ghost,” part of the FAPA President’s Book Awards Silver Medalist anthology, History and Mystery, Oh My! She writes and continues to explore lost history in Los Angeles. Discover more at RosalindBarden.com.

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The Moon That Fell from Heaven by N.L. Holmes

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The Moon That Fell from Heaven by N.L. Holmes
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Genre – Historical Women’s Fiction
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When Ehli-nikkalu, the daughter of his Hittite overlord, marries the vassal king of Ugarit but fails to produce an heir, she finds herself abused and isolated, especially by her mother-in-law. Longing for her homeland and beloved family, Ehli-nikkal becomes involved with a mad pretender who commands hordes of starving dispossessed, a conscienceless extortioner, and a royal concubine with a shady past. Only the bravery and friendship of a young girl, an indebted secretary, and a generous poet get her home safely – after teaching her a thing or two about love.

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N.L. Holmes is the pen name of a professional archaeologist who received her doctorate from Bryn Mawr College. She has excavated in Greece and in Israel and taught ancient history and humanities at the university level for many years. She has always had a passion for books, and in childhood, she and her cousin used to write stories for fun. These days she lives in France with her husband, two cats, geese, and chickens, where she gardens, weaves, dances, and plays the violin.

The Melody of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries) by N.L. Holmes

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The Melody of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries) by N.L. Holmes
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Neferet sets out to hire musicians for her stepdaughter’s party, only to find that one of them has been murdered. The perpetrator could be a member of the musical family itself… but the main suspect is the guest of honor’s husband, Neferet’s favorite relative-in-law! This investigation will take her and her colleagues into the heart of the Theban underworld, and they may not get out alive.

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N.L. Holmes is the pen name of a professional archaeologist who received her doctorate from Bryn Mawr College. She has excavated in Greece and in Israel and taught ancient history and humanities at the university level for many years. She has always had a passion for books, and in childhood, she and her cousin (also a writer today) used to write stories for fun.

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The Bootlegger’s Wife (Moonshine Madness Series) by Denise Devine

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Genre – Historical Suspense
Page Count – 174
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It’s 1925 in St. Paul, Minnesota, a haven for hardened criminals – and the women who find themselves trapped in a dangerous game…
Charlotte LeDoux’s nine-year marriage to bootlegging kingpin, Gus “Lucky” LeDoux, is falling apart. The same day Char learns she’s pregnant, she catches Gus with another woman and it’s clear he has no intention of ending the affair. Soon after, their nightclub is raided by Federal agents. As she flees from the chaos, Char becomes separated from Gus and she’s faced with a choice: search out her fugitive husband or change her identity and disappear. With her life in shambles and her future in doubt, she knows what she must do to protect her child.
Char alters her appearance and takes a job in domestic service for a private investigator. At first, living in Will Van Elsberg’s home is quiet, comfortable and safe, but everything changes the day Gus seeks out Will to find his missing wife. As Will’s investigation closes in on her, Char must once again make a decision. Should she run away again or face her violent husband and fight for her freedom? With her back to the wall, Char discovers she has more strength and determination than she ever thought possible.
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Denise Devine is a USA Today bestselling author who has had a passion for books since the second grade when she discovered Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder. She wrote her first book, a mystery, at age thirteen and has been writing ever since. She loves all animals, especially dogs, cats, and horses, and they often find their way into her books.

 

She has written twenty-two books, including books in the Beach Brides series, Moonshine Madness series, and West Loon Bay series. Her books have hit the Top 100 Bestseller list on Amazon and she has been listed on Amazon’s Top 100 Authors.

 

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Notebook Mysteries~ The Twelve Days of Murder (a Novella)

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Notebook Mysteries ~ The Twelve Days of Murder (A Notebook Mysteries Novella) by Kimberly Mullins
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Christmas is only seven days away! The family has settled in for a quiet holiday. A special gift is on order for Henrietta and other shopping is ongoing. What else is there to do but to enjoy the season?

 A night out changes that. It becomes a murderous countdown to Christmas.

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Kimberly Mullins is the author of a series of books called “Notebook Mysteries”. Her serie is based on historical events occurring in 1880-1890’s Chicago. Her standalone books are based in the 1912-1913 New York and California.  She lives in Texas with her husband and son. When she is not writing she works as a Process Safety Engineer at a large chemical company. You can connect with her on her website at kimberlymullinsauthor.com, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Lights, Camera, Murder!! by Kimberly Mullins

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Lights, Camera, Murder!! by Kimberly Mullins
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Sisters Jean and Merle Cooper have limited time to change the direction of their lives. A scandal and police pursuit force them on the road to Hollywood California in 1913. Hollywood is bustling with people; movies are being made and Jean and Merle need jobs. Jean can’t help but wish that one particular policeman she left behind, Patrick Flannigan, was a part of their new lives.
Merle wants to support her sister and help her achieve her dream of being a stunt woman, but her life choices could affect both her and Jean’s burgeoning careers. Excitement follows the two sisters and reunites them with Patrick as secrets are uncovered. Lives could be changed with events involving sabotage and murder.

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The South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery (Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery Series) by Rosalind Barden – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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The South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill MysteryThe South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery by Rosalind Barden
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely love getting to read about Sparky’s different adventures and the author does a great job of making each one feel fresh and original. This time she is stowed away on a cruise ship, she thought was headed for the South Seas, but it turns out to be filled with silent movie stars! She is mistaken for someone else and forced to be the lead in the all-girls chorus. As always, Sparky somehow manages to get involved with a mystery surrounding her mistaken identity as well as a passenger going overboard. The author continues to write vivid tales that really make you feel like you are back in the 1930’s and experiencing that Sparky is. The story continues to have well written characters that are easy to imagine and connect with. Another well written and researched cozy mystery from the author in a series you will want to keep reading.

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The South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery (Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery Series) by Rosalind Barden – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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The South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery (Sparky #4)The South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery by Rosalind Barden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book continues with Sparky trying to run away from her problems. This time she attempts to board a cruise ship. She overhears much gossip about one particular music director that everyone seems to detest.

This is written in the depression era and once again Barden’s descriptions are marvelous. This book has comical aspects to it as well and you’ll want to keep reading to see what happens next!

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The South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery (Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery Series) by Rosalind Barden – Review by Betsy Melano

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The South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery (Sparky #4)The South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery by Rosalind Barden
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Eleven year old Sparky is on a new adventure, finding a place that’s hopefully safer but her luck seems to be on the wrong side. As always, I enjoy reading about Sparks’s life and all the adventures she seems to get into. This 4th book in the series doesn’t disappoint. The world built by the author is spot on and the characters that are around Sparky help make thieve books fun to read.

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The South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery (Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery Series) by Rosalind Barden – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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The South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill MysteryThe South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery by Rosalind Barden
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely love getting to read about Sparky’s different adventures and the author does a great job of making each one feel fresh and original. This time she is stowed away on a cruise ship, she thought was headed for the South Seas, but it turns out to be filled with silent movie stars! She is mistaken for someone else and forced to be the lead in the all-girls chorus. As always, Sparky somehow manages to get involved with a mystery surrounding her mistaken identity as well as a passenger going overboard. The author continues to write vivid tales that really make you feel like you are back in the 1930’s and experiencing that Sparky is. The story continues to have well written characters that are easy to imagine and connect with. Another well written and researched cozy mystery from the author in a series you will want to keep reading.

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The South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery (Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery Series) by Rosalind Barden – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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The South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery (Sparky #4)The South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery by Rosalind Barden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Having read and enjoyed the previous books in this series of historical cozy mysteries, I was looking forward to this latest instalment. I was excited to be back with the extremely likeable eleven year old amateur sleuth Sparky. Once again the Depression era of the 1930’s was brought vividly to life through the descriptive narrative, and added historical details. Our heroine Sparky has stowed away on an ocean liner and is out at sea. When she is discovered she becomes involved in a dangerous case of mistaken identity. Meanwhile, the other passengers appear to be ex-silent movie actors heading off to revive their careers in a mysterious film project. Sparky is missing both her guardian Tootsie and even her ex-boss Bookie, and wonders if she will ever see them again. Sparky must investigate when a passenger tumbles overboard under strange circumstances, and the other passengers become suspicious of her. This humorous mystery adventure once again kept me hooked throughout. I love Sparky as the main character and hope she will be back with a new adventure soon!

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The South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery (Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery Series) by Rosalind Barden – Review by Jenni Bishop

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The South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery (Sparky #4)The South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery by Rosalind Barden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The South Seas Shenanigans is the fourth book in 1930’s Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery series. This fun historical cozy mystery sees our amateur sleuth Sparky embroiled in another adventure.
I’ve said it before with the other books in this series but will say it again, Rosalind’s descriptive narrative paints a vivid picture of the life and times and makes it easy for us as readers to see come to life.
Sparky has had many adventures that have always led to mischief, mayhem and murder and this time it is no different except she has decided to stow away on a ship and her friends are nowhere in sight. When Sparky is discovered, she comes face to face with a group of disgruntled ex-silent movie actors anyone of which could be a killer.
Let the fun begin.

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The South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery (Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery Series Book #4) by Rosalind Barden – Review by Angela Hayes

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The South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery (Sparky #4)The South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery by Rosalind Barden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

3.5 Stars

 

The South Seas Shenanigans is the fourth book in the Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery series by Rosalind Barden. I have been enjoying this cute historical cozy mystery series which is set in the 1930’s and follows Sparky, the spunky, street smart, precocious tween (11 year-old) FMC on her mystery solving adventures.
Sparky has had some interesting adventures/cases over the course of the series, and this one sees her running away- well actually stowing-away on a cruise ship that sails her right into a troublesome mystery- with a case of mistaken identity, where a whole lot of trouble is about to rain down on Sparky if she can’t uncover the truth quick-smart.
Again, as with the rest of the series, the story contains all the historical detailing, language, sights, and societal norms that you would expect from that era- it is richly detailed, and the descriptions are quite ‘visual’, adding an extra element of interest to the story/series. The characters are many and varied- but all are quirky and quite ‘colourful’ individuals. The author definitely did a great job of bringing her characters and story to life.
Another great addition to this fun series.
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Rosalind Barden!

 

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The South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery (Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery Series) by Rosalind Barden – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery (Sparky #4)The South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery by Rosalind Barden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love these mysteries. This time Sparky is on the wrong ship. I found there is lots of drama, mystery and plenty of adventure. Sparky somehow always finds trouble. There’s a great flow to story. I had such a good time figuring out who did it. The characters, as always, are unique personlities that due to the time period of the story, are a pleasure to find in the story. I loved this story.

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The South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery (Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery Series) by Rosalind Barden – Review by Jennifer Crain

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The South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill MysteryThe South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery by Rosalind Barden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This mystery continues the adventures of Sparky, our unconventional protagonist, who finds herself amidst a tangled web of intrigue aboard a cruise ship filled with former Hollywood legends.

From the very first page, Barden skillfully immerses us in the vibrant atmosphere of the era—complete with the unmistakable glamour of Hollywood’s golden age and the palpable tension of a murder mystery. Sparky’s voice is refreshingly authentic for her age, capturing the wit and resourcefulness of an eleven-year-old who has had to fend for herself in a tough world. The premise of a stowaway escaping the confines of school sets the stage for a lively narrative filled with both humor and suspense, and it was a quick but enjoyable read.

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The South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery (Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery Series) by Rosalind Barden

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The South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery (Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery Series) by Rosalind Barden
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Genre – Historical Cozy Mystery
Page Count – 240
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A high-seas adventure – or a deep-water tombstone?!
Depression-era sleuth Sparky is back in action, but this time she is out to sea! Sparky skipped it out of landlocked Bunker Hill and stowed away on an ocean liner, which turns out to be jam-packed with disgruntled ex-silent movie actors hoping the mysterious film project they are sailing toward will rejuvenate their dead careers. But when Sparky is soon discovered, she becomes hopelessly ensnared in a dangerous case of mistaken identity.
Tensions are running high. Someone tumbled overboard under strange circumstances. But Sparky didn’t do it! The passengers are suspicious of Sparky, but she’s even more suspicious of them. Will Sparky uncover what’s really going on before the vengeful passengers make her walk the plank?
Sparky misses her guardian, former silent movie star, Tootsie, and she even misses her sketchy ex-boss, Bookie. Will she ever see them again? Or will our young hero be forever lost at sea?
“The South Seas Shenanigans” by award-winning author Rosalind Barden is the fourth in the hilarious, 1930s cozy noir “Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery” series that delivers a fast, fun read for tweens to grown-ups.

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Rosalind Barden has long been fascinated by the history of Los Angeles’s lost noir neighborhood, Bunker Hill. Cold Kid Case, the first in her zany, 1930s Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery series has been awarded multiple accolades, including the Firebird Book Award 1st Place for Cozy Mysteries and the Literary Titan Gold Medal Book Award. Over thirty of her short mystery and horror stories have been published, including her inspiration for the Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery series, “The Monkey’s Ghost,” part of the FAPA President’s Book Awards Silver Medalist anthology, History and Mystery, Oh My! She writes and continues to explore lost history in Los Angeles. Discover more at RosalindBarden.com.

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A high-seas adventure – or a deep-water tombstone?!
Depression-era sleuth Sparky is back in action, but this time she is out to sea! Sparky skipped it out of landlocked Bunker Hill and stowed away on an ocean liner, which turns out to be jam-packed with disgruntled ex-silent movie actors hoping the mysterious film project they are sailing toward will rejuvenate their dead careers. But when Sparky is soon discovered, she becomes hopelessly ensnared in a dangerous case of mistaken identity.
Tensions are running high. Someone tumbled overboard under strange circumstances. But Sparky didn’t do it! The passengers are suspicious of Sparky, but she’s even more suspicious of them. Will Sparky uncover what’s really going on before the vengeful passengers make her walk the plank?
Sparky misses her guardian, former silent movie star, Tootsie, and she even misses her sketchy ex-boss, Bookie. Will she ever see them again? Or will our young hero be forever lost at sea?
“The South Seas Shenanigans” by award-winning author Rosalind Barden is the fourth in the hilarious, 1930s cozy noir “Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery” series that delivers a fast, fun read for tweens to grown-ups.

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Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love: A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette by T. L. Clark – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love: A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette (Love Through The Ages; stand-alone historical books by TL Clark)Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love: A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette by T.L. Clark
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Miss Georgiana Darcy is a young woman of very quiet temperament who is besotted with her family, especially her nieces and nephews and seeing them all so happily married and settled with children has given her the same dream and now she is ready to ask for it.

Once the subject is broached with her brother, a house party is arranged where family, friends and possible suitors are invited to make merry with the debutante and whittle down the prospective young men, however there is one thing which Miss Darcy is anxious of.

When the choices are narrowed down, will Miss Georgiana be able to find the courage to accept someone after what befell her at the hands of the dastardly Mr Wickham, or will she remain the wallflower she has become because of it? This is a charming and sweet historical romance of hopes, dreams and emotions with a little gently steamy content at the end for those who wish to indulge in the spicier aspects of life.

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Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love ~ A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette (Love Through The Ages Series) by TL Clark – Review by Jamie Truex

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Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love: A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette (Love Through The Ages; stand-alone historical books by TL Clark)Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love: A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette by T.L. Clark
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This wasn’t what I normally read but I’m always up for switching things up every once in a while. I was pleasantly pleased. It’s been a very long time since I’ve read Pride and Prejudice, but this was a very nice spin off. It’s a very quick and easy read and seems perfect for an afternoon in the sun!

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Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love ~ A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette (Love Through The Ages Series) by TL Clark – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love ~ A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette (Love Through The Ages Series) by TL Clark

Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love ~ A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette (Love Through The Ages Series is a Short Historical Romance that once you start reading there’s no putting it down until you’ve finished. This is a shorter story that packs quite journey into a short story. I’ve read several books by this author and I’m amazed by her attention to detail and her characters are fully developed and relatable. I don’t want to give anything away. Will Georgiana find a Suitor Love? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I’m looking forward to reading more from this Author.

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Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love ~ A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette (Love Through The Ages Series) by TL Clark – Review by Brandy Rymer

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Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love: A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette (Love Through The Ages; stand-alone historical books by TL Clark)Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love: A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette by T.L. Clark
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am a huge fan of Pride and Prejudice, and I love reading variation books, especially when they follow along with the original storyline. In this book, we get to follow Miss Georgiana as she seeks to find a potential mate so she may start her own family. What a wonderful short read this was. If you are a fan of the original characters then you will want to read this book, because we get to read about how many of the past characters are doing and learn of their fates. T. L. Clark did a great job matching the writing style and being true to the period from the setting to the speaking patterns of the character. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a short and sweet romance.
@Brandy Rymer
09/2024

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Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love ~ A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette (Love Through The Ages Series) by TL Clark – Review by Anantha Rusum

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The name “Georgiana Darcy” was enough for me to pick this book, it is a spin off sequel of the iconic classic, Pride and Prejudice. It is always a pleasure to read any variation of the classic. This book, however is a very short one, with just 4 chapters. It opens up directly into the P&P setting, happily married Darcy and Elizabeth , the shy and reserved Georgiana, who is still not brave enough to step into the society after her setback with Mr Wickham. She asks Elizabeth to help, and what can attract suitors better than a grand ball ! Will Georgina find her match amongst the suitors?
I loved this book, I only hoped that it could have been a little longer. As the setting builds up, the book ends and the reader is left craving for more.
But I will not let the length of the book obstruct the sheer joy of going back to the P&P era. It was unexpected for me and I loved every bit of it.

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Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love – A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novelette (Love Through The Ages Series) by TL Clark – Review by Jules Herbert

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have to say I am not usually a short story reader or a huge fan of Historical romances but this talented author with her creative storylines and wonderful writing may just have changed my mind.
I guess you would call this a spin off of Pride and Prejudice as it features one of its characters Miss Georgiana Darcy. She was completely new to me though as I haven’t actually read Pride and Prejudice. I truly was drawn into her story and my heart was so invested! read this book today! you won’t regret it.

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Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love ~ A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette (Love Through The Ages Series) by TL Clark – Review by Netania Lim

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I’m more of a Bronte girl than a Jane Austen fan, and nor is Pride and Prejudice my favourite Austen novel. But you can’t deny that Pride and Prejudice was revolutionary and there’s a reason it remains so beloved today. I think it’s a really interesting perspective to consider Georgiana’s situation at the end of Pride and Prejudice because it offers a different woman’s story after she is compromised by Mr Wickham. Obviously this means that it would be better to read this short story after reading Pride and Prejudice for it to make sense, and I do think it could have been fleshed out more. I did appreciate that Austen’s language is retained because I think that is part of the charm of reading Austen in the 21st century.

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Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love ~ A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette (Love Through The Ages Series) by TL Clark – Review by Kerry Carr

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a very short historical romance from the Love Through The Ages Series . This is a beautifully written romance. The author does a great job of bringing that time period to life.
The authors writing style and descriptions really bring to life the characters she is portraying and I like how the author covers issues such as a young woman being tricked before and the possibility of a ruined reputation and shows the reader exactly how the bad the consequences could be for a woman in that position.
I love Georgiana’s character. She had been burnt and scared to fall for another love again but it didn’t stop her from following her heart.

As I said this is a short read which meant I read it in one sitting. It is also a stand alone so you don’t need to read other books first to follow this story, however if you enjoy historical romances then I recommend reading more by this author.

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Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love ~ A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette (Love Through The Ages Series) by TL Clark – Review by Shannen Kern

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first encounter with this author, and as a devoted fan of anything related to Pride and Prejudice, I couldn’t resist picking it up From the moment I began reading, I was absolutely captivated by the nuanced storytelling and rich character development. It is a quick yet thoroughly satisfying read, balancing brevity with depth. The author skillfully crafts a narrative that’s both engaging and immersive. Georgiana tugged at my heartstrings a bit as she struggled with her internal battles. I don’t want to give away any spoilers, but fans of Jane Austen-inspired fiction will find much to adore in this captivating retelling. I highly recommend it for those seeking a thoughtful and engaging read!

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Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love ~ A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette (Love Through The Ages Series) by TL Clark – Review by Kayla Octaviano

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Adorable. I love the Pride and Prejudice storyline and characters, and this was fun to read. It is a spinoff with the same characters we all fell in love with in the first place. Read this book if you like strengthening character, societal pressures, and a coming of age story.

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Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love: A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette – review by Debbie Best

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Can Miss Georgiana find a true love that will match that of her brother, Fitzwilliam Darcy and his beloved Elizabeth Bennett-Darcy? Georgiana, always known for her quiet beauty, has thus far avoided the anxiety producing matchmaking known in loftier circles as, “The Season”. At the ripe old age of 20, she has been happily engaged, not to a beau, but in assisting her guardians in raising their children. However, she is beginning to think it’s time … so she enlists the assistance of her well-connected brother, in sponsoring a dance to which he will invite potential suitors, and young ladies of similar un-betrothed circumstances. Will she find the man of her dreams? This delightful novelette, written in the style of Miss Austin, is engaging from page one, and answers two vital questions, “Why did she wait?”, and “To whom will she present the final rose?” Be sure not to miss the author’s spicey Epilogue!
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Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love ~ A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette (Love Through The Ages Series) by TL Clark – Review by Stephen Rymer

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Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love: A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette (Love Through The Ages; stand-alone historical books by TL Clark)Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love: A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette by T.L. Clark
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest for Love by T.L. Clark is a good book for people who love old-fashioned romance, Slow Reads, and people who like the original story Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin. This book was a good short story, and it didn’t take that long to read. The book also has an extra that is for the people who love steamy romance, and it is optional to read it. If you are a fan of the Darcy family, then this book is for you. This book can also be read as a standalone novel, but I do recommend the original. I hope you guys enjoy this Short Story.
@Stephen Rymer
09/2024

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Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love ~ A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette (Love Through The Ages Series) by TL Clark – Review by Randi Padgett

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Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love: A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette (Love Through The Ages; stand-alone historical books by TL Clark)Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love: A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette by T.L. Clark
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As a Jane Austen fan, I’ve read my fair share of inspired stories, many of which have been about our fair Georgiana Darcy. This one was at the top of my list of favorites. It was a short read but I greatly enjoyed it. The writing style made it seem as if it was written by Miss Austen herself, which can’t have been easy, since not many others have pulled it off. I don’t recall reading this particular author before, but I will definitely be reading more from her in the future, and if you are a fan of Jane Austen, this short and sweet read will not be a disappointment.

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