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House of Scorpio
The reign of ordinary passions is at an end; the Age of Aquarius is over. The fate of six sisters lies in the House of Scorpio, where they are brought together by forces beyond their control--written in the stars and over the human heart.
Haven of Horror! Haven of Love! SCORPIO!
The Sisters:
ARA--the brilliant and regal tutor to the household of the handsome actor Solis finds she must act a part in a dangerous play where lives and love are at stake.
VENA--the beautiful governess fights the demon warlock Chrion for the love and reputation of the dashing horseman, Ramo.
CLAIRE--the dark and comely nurse's love for a famous architect leads her to a wild Saturnalia of unbridled lust and danger.
CELENE--the stunning housekeeper is led into a perilous trap with the brilliant doctor Draco, where her wits and passion are her only weapons.
MENI--the delicate artist tangles in a web of intrigue and suspense where the masterful ambassador Rigo and the arrogant secretary Miyan play a dangerous game for her life.
CYBELE--the love Virgo is trapped in a mesh of deadly poison where everyone is a suspect--including the man she loves.
Haven of Horror! Haven of Love! SCORPIO!
The Sisters:
ARA--the brilliant and regal tutor to the household of the handsome actor Solis finds she must act a part in a dangerous play where lives and love are at stake.
VENA--the beautiful governess fights the demon warlock Chrion for the love and reputation of the dashing horseman, Ramo.
CLAIRE--the dark and comely nurse's love for a famous architect leads her to a wild Saturnalia of unbridled lust and danger.
CELENE--the stunning housekeeper is led into a perilous trap with the brilliant doctor Draco, where her wits and passion are her only weapons.
MENI--the delicate artist tangles in a web of intrigue and suspense where the masterful ambassador Rigo and the arrogant secretary Miyan play a dangerous game for her life.
CYBELE--the love Virgo is trapped in a mesh of deadly poison where everyone is a suspect--including the man she loves.
612 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1975
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About the author
Pat Wallace
28 books19 followersSTROTHER, CLAUDIA PATRICK WALLACE, 1929-
Biography:
Broadcaster, clerical worker, novelist. Born– March 11, 1929, Birmingham. Parents– Claude Hunter and Gladys Eleanor (English) Wallace. Married– Lee Levitt, June, 1951. Married– David G. Latner, August, 1958. Married– Robert A. Strother, 1980. Education– University of Tennessee, 1947-1951; Columbia University, 1962. Women’s program director, WGNS Radio, Murfreesboro, Tenn., 1951-1952; copy chief and announcer, WMAK Radio, Nashville, Tenn., 1952-1954; clerical worker and editorial assistant, “Civil Service Leader,” 1955-57; International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 237, New York, N.Y., 1954-1976, secretary to the president of the local, 1966-76; secretary, Civic Center Clinic, Brooklyn, N.Y., 1962-1966. Wrote poetry from the age of 11; wrote novels after 1971, most of which had a theme related to astrology; contributed short stories and poems to popular magazines. Used pseudonyms Pat Wallace and Claudia Patrick.
Source:
Contemporary Authors online; Marquis Who’s Who online
Publication(s):
Under the name Pat Wallace:
House of Scorpio. New York; Avon, 1975.
Love Scene. New York; Silhouette, 1985.
My Loving Enemy. Silhouette, 1983.
Objections Overruled. Silhouette, 1984.
Shining Hour. Silhouette, 1984.
Star Rise. Silhouette, 1985.
Silver Fire. New York; Silhouette Books, 1982.
Sweetheart Contract. New York; Silhouette Books, 1985.
The Wand and the Sky. New York; Pocket Books, 1978.
Under the name Patricia Strother:
The Constant Star. New American Library, 1986.
Grand Design. New American Library, 1988.
Silvermore. New American Library, 1989.
Under the Pseudonym Vivian Lord:
Once More the Sun. Fawcett, 1982.
Summer Kingdom. Faucett, 1983.
Traitor in My Arms. Fawcett, 1979.
Unyielding Fire. Fawcett, 1985.
The Voyagers. Fawcett, 1980.
Under the Pseudonym Pat West:
Under the Sign of Scorpio. Dell, 1986.
A Wife for Ransom. Dell, 1986.
Under the Pseudonym Patricia Cloud:
This Willing Passion. Putnam, 1978.
Biography:
Broadcaster, clerical worker, novelist. Born– March 11, 1929, Birmingham. Parents– Claude Hunter and Gladys Eleanor (English) Wallace. Married– Lee Levitt, June, 1951. Married– David G. Latner, August, 1958. Married– Robert A. Strother, 1980. Education– University of Tennessee, 1947-1951; Columbia University, 1962. Women’s program director, WGNS Radio, Murfreesboro, Tenn., 1951-1952; copy chief and announcer, WMAK Radio, Nashville, Tenn., 1952-1954; clerical worker and editorial assistant, “Civil Service Leader,” 1955-57; International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 237, New York, N.Y., 1954-1976, secretary to the president of the local, 1966-76; secretary, Civic Center Clinic, Brooklyn, N.Y., 1962-1966. Wrote poetry from the age of 11; wrote novels after 1971, most of which had a theme related to astrology; contributed short stories and poems to popular magazines. Used pseudonyms Pat Wallace and Claudia Patrick.
Source:
Contemporary Authors online; Marquis Who’s Who online
Publication(s):
Under the name Pat Wallace:
House of Scorpio. New York; Avon, 1975.
Love Scene. New York; Silhouette, 1985.
My Loving Enemy. Silhouette, 1983.
Objections Overruled. Silhouette, 1984.
Shining Hour. Silhouette, 1984.
Star Rise. Silhouette, 1985.
Silver Fire. New York; Silhouette Books, 1982.
Sweetheart Contract. New York; Silhouette Books, 1985.
The Wand and the Sky. New York; Pocket Books, 1978.
Under the name Patricia Strother:
The Constant Star. New American Library, 1986.
Grand Design. New American Library, 1988.
Silvermore. New American Library, 1989.
Under the Pseudonym Vivian Lord:
Once More the Sun. Fawcett, 1982.
Summer Kingdom. Faucett, 1983.
Traitor in My Arms. Fawcett, 1979.
Unyielding Fire. Fawcett, 1985.
The Voyagers. Fawcett, 1980.
Under the Pseudonym Pat West:
Under the Sign of Scorpio. Dell, 1986.
A Wife for Ransom. Dell, 1986.
Under the Pseudonym Patricia Cloud:
This Willing Passion. Putnam, 1978.
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August 21, 2009
I read this a long time ago and wish I could find a copy of it in any condition. Mine was left on top of a file cabinet in my families garage where it was eaten by critters and I would dearly love to read it again.
September 12, 2011
One of my absolute favorite books when I was growing up. Mystery, romance, intrigue and all ruled by the astrological signs of the characters.
I should add that the writing is extremely overwrought and descriptive.
I should add that the writing is extremely overwrought and descriptive.
July 29, 2016
This is my all time favorite paranormal romance. It is crazy hard to find though. Stars 6 sisters separated by adoption who live in a land of the Zodiac. Each sister is born under a different sign and is most comfortable in the land that complements them. Adventure and danger abound as the sisters try to find each other and a love that matches them astrologically. Very cool characters and interesting use of the zodiac permeates the book. I read it in the 70s and have re-read it often since then. Still love it most of all the paranormal romances. Not a lot of sex or violence or swearing but lots of destiny.
December 6, 2014
I read this book when it was first published in 1975 and have never forgotten it. Considering that I'm now 55 and have read a minimum of 15 books per month (usually more) over the course of my lifetime, it's amazing that I still remember how strongly this book impacted me and how much I enjoyed it. I'd like to find another copy, but it's out of print, hard to find, and expensive if you can locate it, so I doubt I'll ever get the chance to read it again.
I've tried to find some information about the author, Pat Wallace, but no luck. Since it's been about 40 years since this book was published, I assume she's probably left this world by now, but if she has any heirs, I'd like to send them this message: Please, please make this book available again! An e-copy would be great! The fact that so many people seem to remember this book so fondly indicates that it deserves to stay in print. I've never read anything else like it.
I've tried to find some information about the author, Pat Wallace, but no luck. Since it's been about 40 years since this book was published, I assume she's probably left this world by now, but if she has any heirs, I'd like to send them this message: Please, please make this book available again! An e-copy would be great! The fact that so many people seem to remember this book so fondly indicates that it deserves to stay in print. I've never read anything else like it.
June 28, 2012
This book was published in 1975 -- it concerns 6 sisters and their astrological "meant*to*be" mates. What I always enjoy re-reading is how their clothes, jewelry, food and surroundings are all influenced by their astrological sign. A very 70s book!
May 23, 2013
House of Scorpio is one of my favorite re-reads. A friend of mine gave it to me to read around the time it was first published and I read it ever year after that until it fell apart, I have been looking for a replacement copy every since. I am not a fan of Gothics but I really did enjoy this one
March 10, 2016
House of Scorpio ended up being one of those books that you just hang onto forever, not because the writing was so perfect, but because the storyline was just fun. I loved hearing about all of the ways that astrological sign preferences were incorporated into the daily lives of the people of Zodiaca.
February 10, 2022
This book makes me wonder if there isn't something to all this astrology stuff after all. Ms. Wallace made me believe that there is a world that doesn't operate until the same rules ours does.
The book is long, but it covers the stories of 6 sisters and the person or people trying to kill them, and for what purpose? I loved the way Ms. Wallace found languages for the four groups of signs and, to be honest, I'm surprised that one group doesn't regularly have a war. Some signs, or so I'm told, are a bit... feisty, territorial, and hot-headed. One or two of the sisters know about the others, but some are a complete mystery to the others. The search for the killer covers several different areas of the world, each one as unique as the other, and, in the end, gives the reason why the sisters were separated. I finished the book, stared at the back page, and then went to the library to find out more about her world in astrological terms. Colour me impressed.
The book is long, but it covers the stories of 6 sisters and the person or people trying to kill them, and for what purpose? I loved the way Ms. Wallace found languages for the four groups of signs and, to be honest, I'm surprised that one group doesn't regularly have a war. Some signs, or so I'm told, are a bit... feisty, territorial, and hot-headed. One or two of the sisters know about the others, but some are a complete mystery to the others. The search for the killer covers several different areas of the world, each one as unique as the other, and, in the end, gives the reason why the sisters were separated. I finished the book, stared at the back page, and then went to the library to find out more about her world in astrological terms. Colour me impressed.
March 29, 2017
Ehhh. That was a pretty weird book. Fine, I suppose, but I can't even begin to count how many times people were called by their sign or were exactly characteristic of their sign. "Her Virgo intuition" or "his flat Capric eyes". Or "her Cancerian love of custom". Okay, people are totally influenced by their astrology chart. I GOT IT.
June 13, 2015
I read this book in the 70's it was a really good story line. I enjoyed it, I want to get another copy because mine is in pieces now.
December 26, 2015
**note: borrowed from the Open Library found here: https://openlibrary.org/search?q=hous...
April 16, 2018
An unforgettable masterpiece. Avon published it as gothic romance in 1978, today it would be classified as SF Fantasy. I still have my copy, which was intact for 23 years. I let my 16-year-old daughter read it and she managed to tear off and lose the cover. GRRR... I carefully re-read it every few years and continue to hope it will be republished in digital format or paper edition.
July 28, 2018
great book
August 22, 2018
I read and re-read this as a teenager, and it made a huge impression on me. Even then I knew the writing wasn’t all that great and the romances overwrought, but the world-building was terrific.
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September 24, 2021So many books are republished, why can’t we get this one back on the shelves?
September 5, 2015
I have read this book over and over again since I first found it back in the 1980s. The concept keeps bringing me back.
March 5, 2016
I have a rare copy of this book for sale. Contact me with inquiries about purchase. Nina Palmer, Astrologer, www.PlanetGirlConsulting.com
October 27, 2024
I have adored this book for years! Once you start reading it you simply can't put it down. You fall asleep reading it, you wake up grab it and start reading it again!
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