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Double Deceit
When committed antiquarian Alexandra Vale's father wins Sir Linden's large estate in a dice game, he is determined to use his winnings to finally marry off his daughter, but among the potential suitors is Linden's son Tony, who is plotting to win back his inheritance. Original
224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published October 1, 1999
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Allison Lane
40 books36 followersAllison Lane is the author of 20 Regency novels and 6 novellas. She is a Holt Medallion Winner and the 2005 Romantic Times Career Achievement Award Winner, as well as National Readers' Choice Awards Finalist for three books.
Notes from Allison Lane:
I am not one of those who always wanted to be a writer, though I suspect I wanted to be just about everything else -- doctor, astronaut, artist, scientist, and concert pianist, to name only a few. My actual careers were not quite so exciting. Designing computer software and running horse shows gave way to motherhood, home improvement projects, and teaching piano. But books have always been one of the cornerstones of my life.
When I was growing up in the mid-west, reading and music kept me sane through frequent changes of address. As an adult, books offered a respite from the strain of daily living. Often I would finish the last page with the thought, I wish I were that creative. Occasionally it would change to, Surely even I could do better than this! So one day I tried. But this is not a fairy tale, folks. My first book was less than stellar. In fact, it stunk. Good writing is hard work. But I enjoyed the process (or maybe I just enjoy playing God) so I tried again. By the third tale, I had a publishable story.
Where am I headed in the future? I don’t yet know. For now, I write Regencies. It is a fascinating period and an entertaining genre. My work is classed as traditional though I don’t consider it in quite that way. I try to avoid clichés -- except for happy endings, of course; those are what offer us respite from that daily crisis. But I like to pose universal problems to my characters and then watch them find solutions. I have long been fascinated by how people surmount problems to find the happiness that we all deserve.
These days my spare time is limited. Writing consumes most of my day. I still read as much as ever and keep up with the world of science. And everyone knows better than to step between me and a TV during football season -- it somehow takes an extra month to complete fall manuscripts.
From: Regency Reads
Notes from Allison Lane:
I am not one of those who always wanted to be a writer, though I suspect I wanted to be just about everything else -- doctor, astronaut, artist, scientist, and concert pianist, to name only a few. My actual careers were not quite so exciting. Designing computer software and running horse shows gave way to motherhood, home improvement projects, and teaching piano. But books have always been one of the cornerstones of my life.
When I was growing up in the mid-west, reading and music kept me sane through frequent changes of address. As an adult, books offered a respite from the strain of daily living. Often I would finish the last page with the thought, I wish I were that creative. Occasionally it would change to, Surely even I could do better than this! So one day I tried. But this is not a fairy tale, folks. My first book was less than stellar. In fact, it stunk. Good writing is hard work. But I enjoyed the process (or maybe I just enjoy playing God) so I tried again. By the third tale, I had a publishable story.
Where am I headed in the future? I don’t yet know. For now, I write Regencies. It is a fascinating period and an entertaining genre. My work is classed as traditional though I don’t consider it in quite that way. I try to avoid clichés -- except for happy endings, of course; those are what offer us respite from that daily crisis. But I like to pose universal problems to my characters and then watch them find solutions. I have long been fascinated by how people surmount problems to find the happiness that we all deserve.
These days my spare time is limited. Writing consumes most of my day. I still read as much as ever and keep up with the world of science. And everyone knows better than to step between me and a TV during football season -- it somehow takes an extra month to complete fall manuscripts.
From: Regency Reads
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April 13, 2009
She deceives him, he deceives her. She can't forgive him for deceiving her, he can't forgive her for deceiving him.
December 30, 2024
I failed to raise much interest in this pair of idiots, Alexandra Vale & Tony Linden. Not to mention, a pair of ridiculously awful fathers, lowering this tale to farcical levels. Alex & Tony are deceiving each other & both get furiously angry when the truth comes to light, declaring their burgeoning relationship at an end. I would have been just as happy if they'd left it that way, although they do deserve each other.
Aspiring antiquarian Alexandra Vale is more interested in digging up ancient artifacts than she is in landing a husband, but her diabolical father wants her married off - the sooner the better! And when he wins Sir Linden's vast estate in a dice game, he's sure that his troublesome daughter will soon be out of his life for good - with such a hefty dowry, eager suitors will be clamouring for her hand. First in line is Sir Linden's son, Tony, who's hatched a devilish plot to win back his inheritance.
Rumour has it that Tony's nothing more than a rascally rabble-rouser, and to protect herself from his notoriously roguish ways, Alex devises a cunning plan of her own. She and Tony both rely on clever accomplices to effect the ultimate deceit - but the two schemers discover that even in the most complex charades, the heart will always find the truth.
Aspiring antiquarian Alexandra Vale is more interested in digging up ancient artifacts than she is in landing a husband, but her diabolical father wants her married off - the sooner the better! And when he wins Sir Linden's vast estate in a dice game, he's sure that his troublesome daughter will soon be out of his life for good - with such a hefty dowry, eager suitors will be clamouring for her hand. First in line is Sir Linden's son, Tony, who's hatched a devilish plot to win back his inheritance.
Rumour has it that Tony's nothing more than a rascally rabble-rouser, and to protect herself from his notoriously roguish ways, Alex devises a cunning plan of her own. She and Tony both rely on clever accomplices to effect the ultimate deceit - but the two schemers discover that even in the most complex charades, the heart will always find the truth.
February 25, 2018
A rollercoaster, frustrating, emotional, amazing and riveting book. Enjoyed every page.
September 25, 2009
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