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Sweet Valley High Magna Editions #12
The Patmans of Sweet Valley
The unforgettable ancestors of Bruce Patman...
In 1825, sixteen-year-old Sophie, the Duchess of Edmonton, falls in love with Henry Patman, a dashing stable hand. But Sophie's sister, Melanie, has also fallen for Henry's rugged charm. And Melanie will do anything to keep Sophie and Henry apart.
John Patman loses his heart to London actress Katherine Richmond. He's too poor to ask for her hand in marriage, so he swears he'll strike it rich in the oil fields of Texas. But how long will Katherine wait?
Dr. Cassandra Vanderhorn meets wounded soldier Spencer Light in a World War II veterans' hospital. After he recovers, they marry, and he returns to the front. Then Cassandra receives a telegram bearing terrible news . . . .
Marie Vanderhorn has found her soul mate in Hank Patman. When Marie is stricken with leukemia, she breaks off the relationship and keeps her suffering a secret. Hank vows that he'll love Marie forever. But then Alice Robertson crosses his path . . . .
Discover the epic, thrilling history of the men and women who made Bruce Patman who he is today!
In 1825, sixteen-year-old Sophie, the Duchess of Edmonton, falls in love with Henry Patman, a dashing stable hand. But Sophie's sister, Melanie, has also fallen for Henry's rugged charm. And Melanie will do anything to keep Sophie and Henry apart.
John Patman loses his heart to London actress Katherine Richmond. He's too poor to ask for her hand in marriage, so he swears he'll strike it rich in the oil fields of Texas. But how long will Katherine wait?
Dr. Cassandra Vanderhorn meets wounded soldier Spencer Light in a World War II veterans' hospital. After he recovers, they marry, and he returns to the front. Then Cassandra receives a telegram bearing terrible news . . . .
Marie Vanderhorn has found her soul mate in Hank Patman. When Marie is stricken with leukemia, she breaks off the relationship and keeps her suffering a secret. Hank vows that he'll love Marie forever. But then Alice Robertson crosses his path . . . .
Discover the epic, thrilling history of the men and women who made Bruce Patman who he is today!
340 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 1996
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Francine Pascal
1,139 books1,845 followersFrancine Paula Pascal was an American author best known for her Sweet Valley series of young adult novels. Sweet Valley High, the backbone of the collection, was made into a television series, which led to several spin-offs, including The Unicorn Club and Sweet Valley University. Although most of these books were published in the 1980s and 1990s, they remained so popular that several titles were re-released decades later.
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August 5, 2009
Not as good. Maybe because I hate Bruce.
April 6, 2014
I first read this twenty something years ago and I remember liking it the most among all the Sweet Valley sagas. It would have been a swift re-read if not for real life stuff that came in between, but I'm happy I took my sweet time with it. Some plotlines and events felt vaguely familiar, and they brought back memories of my early reading life. The trademark Sweet Valley cover also contributed to the nostalgia. :-)
January 2, 2021
This series is great; William is my favorite; and Bruce and Hank still suck.
February 14, 2015
Review posted at Will Read for Feels
Nothing evokes the major feels quite like nostalgia. And for most people who were in their teens during the 90s, you would be able to relate when I say that those years were probably golden in terms of music and books for my generation. And nothing speaks to a 90s kid better than the nostalgia feels of Sweet Valley High. I still remember reading through our school library's extensive collection of Sweet Valley Kids, Twins, High, University, and even The Unicorn Club series. But what really whet my reading appetite was the Sweet Valley Magna editions—the thick books that were a bang for my teenage buck.
One of my favorite Magna editions were the Sweet Valley Sagas—family histories of the important characters in the series—and The Patmans of Sweet Valley tops the list. Bruce Patman may have been one of the obnoxious kids in school (next to Lila Fowler), but his ancestors sure were a fascinating lot. It's interesting to note that Bruce's paternal side of the family wasn't born into wealth, unlike the maternal side. It's even more amusing that even if his first-mentioned ancestors didn't end up together, it was still a serendipitous story of sorts—the ill-fated lovers eventually had their happy ending, albeit it was their great, great, great x ad infinitum grandchildren who ended up together.
Speaking of ill-fated lovers, the Patmans had their fair share of tragic love stories that weren't happily ever afters. The most memorable ones for me were English noblewoman Sophie Edmonton and the stablehand Henry Patman, as well as freedom fighter James Patman and Hope, with the latter being the most tragic story in the entire novel in my opinion. Bruce's parents—Henry Patman and Marie Vanderhorn—had their own tear-jerking story to tell. I have to say this book had a lot more heartbreaking stories than happily-ever-afters, but the most tragic ones stayed with me even after reading them during my teens.
Even after all these years since I first read this book, The Patmans of Sweet Valley hasn't failed to sweep me off my feet. This book adds more depth to Bruce Patman's character, making him more than just the annoying, rich kid in the Sweet Valley universe.
Nothing evokes the major feels quite like nostalgia. And for most people who were in their teens during the 90s, you would be able to relate when I say that those years were probably golden in terms of music and books for my generation. And nothing speaks to a 90s kid better than the nostalgia feels of Sweet Valley High. I still remember reading through our school library's extensive collection of Sweet Valley Kids, Twins, High, University, and even The Unicorn Club series. But what really whet my reading appetite was the Sweet Valley Magna editions—the thick books that were a bang for my teenage buck.
One of my favorite Magna editions were the Sweet Valley Sagas—family histories of the important characters in the series—and The Patmans of Sweet Valley tops the list. Bruce Patman may have been one of the obnoxious kids in school (next to Lila Fowler), but his ancestors sure were a fascinating lot. It's interesting to note that Bruce's paternal side of the family wasn't born into wealth, unlike the maternal side. It's even more amusing that even if his first-mentioned ancestors didn't end up together, it was still a serendipitous story of sorts—the ill-fated lovers eventually had their happy ending, albeit it was their great, great, great x ad infinitum grandchildren who ended up together.
Speaking of ill-fated lovers, the Patmans had their fair share of tragic love stories that weren't happily ever afters. The most memorable ones for me were English noblewoman Sophie Edmonton and the stablehand Henry Patman, as well as freedom fighter James Patman and Hope, with the latter being the most tragic story in the entire novel in my opinion. Bruce's parents—Henry Patman and Marie Vanderhorn—had their own tear-jerking story to tell. I have to say this book had a lot more heartbreaking stories than happily-ever-afters, but the most tragic ones stayed with me even after reading them during my teens.
Even after all these years since I first read this book, The Patmans of Sweet Valley hasn't failed to sweep me off my feet. This book adds more depth to Bruce Patman's character, making him more than just the annoying, rich kid in the Sweet Valley universe.
June 15, 2013
I will and always consider this book as a sweeping epic novel, not Lord of the Rings epic, but to a ten year old me, definitely. I specially liked how their ancestors' lives has always been intertwined, I have never read something like that at that time, and I loved all the love stories of the individuals, how the Male line of the family became rich, how the long lost son was found, that was all wonderful.
September 20, 2022
I really liked reading a book from Bruce Patman‘s perspective. He’s not as horrible as they always make him out to be. The plot with him and Roger competing against each other based on the contest their grandfather sets up had a predictable outcome, but I did really enjoy the journey. There were lots of friendly, familiar faces along the way, so it was a comforting read.
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August 28, 2009Book Details:
Title The Patmans of Sweet Valley (Sweet Valley Saga Series)
Author Francine Pascal
Reviewed By Purplycookie
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Title The Patmans of Sweet Valley (Sweet Valley Saga Series)
Author Francine Pascal
Reviewed By Purplycookie
francine pascal, purply's library, sweet valley, chick lit, purply's reviews, books
January 11, 2008
actually this book wasn't that bad. it's an easy read.....if i'm remembering it right :( lol, i haven't read it in forever! XD
July 8, 2013
I have read so many of these books I can't remember all of them.
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