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A traditional Regency romance, drawing room rather than bedroom.
Grace’s four older sisters have married and moved away, and life is very quiet and boring. It’s so stifling being female, occupying herself with her tapestry or painting, when she’d much rather have been a soldier, galloping about with a sword in her hand. She wouldn’t mind marrying, because who wants to be an old maid? But all her suitors are dullards who are only interested in her dowry. If only something exciting would happen!
George Graham is at a loose end, too, now that his Oxford cronies are settling into boring domesticity. But when he learns that a valuable diamond necklace may have been hidden somewhere in his parent’s house, he’s fired with enthusiasm for the search, and lively Grace Allamont is just the girl to help him. Along the way, they find plenty of adventure, lots of trouble — and a most unexpected love.
Grace’s four older sisters have married and moved away, and life is very quiet and boring. It’s so stifling being female, occupying herself with her tapestry or painting, when she’d much rather have been a soldier, galloping about with a sword in her hand. She wouldn’t mind marrying, because who wants to be an old maid? But all her suitors are dullards who are only interested in her dowry. If only something exciting would happen!
George Graham is at a loose end, too, now that his Oxford cronies are settling into boring domesticity. But when he learns that a valuable diamond necklace may have been hidden somewhere in his parent’s house, he’s fired with enthusiasm for the search, and lively Grace Allamont is just the girl to help him. Along the way, they find plenty of adventure, lots of trouble — and a most unexpected love.
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First published January 25, 2017
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Mary Kingswood
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The lovely lady in my avatar is Archduchess Clementina of Austria (1798-1881), Princess of Salerno, painted around 1839.
NOTE: I read Regency romances as well as write them, and I review them all on my website, or you can find them right here on Goodreads on my real-name account at Pauline M. Ross.
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December 26, 2024
The family saga continues! This series has been an absolute delight and on top of spirited Grace’s love story, we have Grace and George sleuthing to find a missing diamond necklace, a sketchy traveling preacher, highwaymen robbing travelers, Vivienne’s continued illness, Lady Sara’s curiously erratic behavior (is she switching places with her twin?), and the charming cameos of all of the Carrbridge brothers.
We also get to see Cousin Mary and Osbourne for a brief time.
What a treat these books are!
We also get to see Cousin Mary and Osbourne for a brief time.
What a treat these books are!
December 2, 2022
Это уже пятая книга из серии про дочерей Алламонт Холла. Уже почти конец пути, потому что, к сожалению или же к счастью, папаша и мамаша Алламонты смогли наплодить лишь шестерых дочерей. Правда, есть еще серия про ничуть не уступающим Алламонтам в количестве братьев Маркиза Каррбриджского, но пока мы туда лезть не будем.
Во всей серии именно у “Грейс” самый высокий рейтинг, и я понимаю почему, По тону и по содержанию она крайне отличается от своих предшественниц. Это уже не семейная мелодрама (хотя и без этого не обошлось), а авантюрное приключение с соответствующей завязкой. Она крайне выделяется.
Вокруг Алламонт Холла ежедневно выстраиваются очереди из молодых из перспективных джентльменов. Цель у них одна: взять в себе жены Грейс Алламонт и прибрать к рукам ее солидное приданое. Грейс женихов отвергает, превращая многочисленные отказы в повод для развлечения, ибо хочет выйти замуж по любви, как ее сестры. Но это потом. А пока она может делиться забавными историями про своих незадачливых ухажером со своим другом детства Джорджем Грэмом.
В течении серии семейство Грэмов лишь упоминалось, или появлялось в виде камео. Они соседи Алламонтов и хоть их семья менее скандальна, определенные проблемы есть и там. Недавно скончалась прабабушка Джорджа, завещав свои невероятно дорогое колье невестке (матери Джорджа, Леди Джулии). Однако, Грэмы не могут его найти. Не помогает и то, что кузина ��еди Джулии каким-то образом пронюхала про цацки и хочет их себе. До этого она не раз обчищала их дом. Бравый Джордж на пару с Грейс решают найти колье до того, как это сделает кузина-клептоманка.
События развиваются крайне стремительно. Это не остеновское “все постоянно ходят друг к другу в гости и раз в вечность случается бал”, которое было присуще историям других сестер. Сюжет развивается быстро, тут есть погони, переодевания в воров, перестрелки, одного героя даже ранят. Однако, “Дочери Алламонт Холла” в первую очередь являются любовными романами, так что основа тут не охота за цацками, а развивающиеся отношения между Грейс и Джорджем.
Если говорить о тропах, то это типичное “мы дружили всю жизнь, и не особо рассматривали друг друга в качестве романтических партнеров, но нам суждено быть вместе”. Джордж и Грейс крайне похожи, у них одинаково веселый нрав, и они оба жаждут приключений. Их мнения не совпадают только по вопросу замужества. Грейс, как уже говорилось, хочет выйти замуж по любви, но Джордж считает, что надо жить для себя и брак - это пустая трата времени и оковы, которые будут ограничивать его свободу. Он даже как-то пошутил, что если и женится то только в сорок лет на очень богатой пожилой даме, чтобы та поскорее умерла, а он бы продолжал наслаждаться жизнью свободного мужчины.
По моим предыдущим рецензиям можно понять, что мужчины у сестер далеко не ахти, мягко говоря. Лишь Алекс Дрюммон на их фоне положительно выделяется, потому что он адекватный и к своей жене относится с доверием и уважением. Другие мужья либо были невыразительны, либо просто меня бесили (привет, Эмблсайд). Изначально, Джордж не внушал особых надежд. Мне казалось, что по шкале от Эмблсайда до Алекса, он больше близок к первому. Но я оказалась неправа. Потому что в отличие от Эмблсайда и Маркиза, большая часть книги завязана на том, что Джордж переживает метаморфозу и избавляется от своих вредных установок, коих немало.
Если вкратце, то Джордж абсолютно лишен чувства ответственности. Ему двадцать пять, но мышление все еще как у подростка. Его не интересует мнение окружающих и то, как его поступки выглядят со стороны. А если кто-то и предъявляет претензии, то этот человек, по мнению Джорджа, просто ханжа и не умеет веселиться.
Я бы не сказала, что это вина его родителей. Джордж просто очень привилегирован из-за социума, в котором он вырос. Да и не то, чтобы его родители могут что-то с этим сделать, потому что кто они такие, чтобы диктовать своему взрослому сыну как ему жить? Джорджа никто не пытается переделать, его все оставили в покое, что крайне ему нравится. Однако, из этого вытекает и проблема, потому что Джорджа никто не воспринимает всерьез, даже собственная младшая сестра. Сэр Мэттью и Леди Джулия считают своего сына настолько инфантильным, что не говорят ему правду о колье. Не потому что не хотят его тревожить, а потому что им подобное даже в голову не приходило.
Однако, инфантильность Джорджа ему в конце концов аукается. Они с Грейс настолько увлеклись погоней, что в какой-то момент остановились вместе в гостинице. Особо не задумываясь, они снимают одну комнату с одной кроватью. Пусть ничего особо скандального не происходит, и намерения у них были самые что ни на есть невинные, по городку прошлась молва, и толпа пришла хоть и к неверному, но вполне логичному выводу. Да и не сказать, что Грейс и Джордж не подливали масла в огонь. Они ведут себя довольно фамильярно друг с другом, настолько, что называют по именам. Джордж так и вовсе бывает в Алламонт Холле чаще, чем у себя дома, а ведь он Грейс не муж и даже не ухажер. Если добавить к этому ситуацию с гостиницей... Репутация Джорджа не пострадала, но вот Грейс, как незамужняя девушка, получила всеобщее порицание.
Джордж, хоть он уже влюблен в Грейс, не осознает всю серьезность ситуации. Он решает поступить порядочно и женится на опозоренной по его вине девушке только после того, как получает нагоняй от отца. Вот только, Грейс ему отказывает, потому что не хочет, чтобы на ней женились из чувства долга.
А дальше происходит одна из самых эпичных сцен данной серии, без шуток. Бальный зал. Грейс стоит в одиночестве, никто не хочет приглашать ее на танец. Она уже собирается пойти домой, но тут в зал входят Конни, Маркиз и многочисленные братья маркиза, про которых написана другая серия автора. Каждый из братьев маркиза приглашает Грейс на танец, а Джордж понимает, что пусть Грейс и считается падшей женщиной, это не значит, что она будет спокойно сидеть и ждать, пока он наконец не соизволит сделать первый шаг.
Разумеется, Джордж и Грейс в конце вместе. А как иначе? Не сказать, что они мне особо нравятся как пара, но особого негатива тоже не вызывают. Просто не мой сорт травы, грубо говоря. Стоит отметить, что пока любовные линии второй тройки сестер мне нравятся больше, чем первой. Мне кажется, что Мэри Кингсвуд больше не пытается себя ограничивать и не боится обсуждать более серьезные проблемы, чему я очень рада.
А впереди осталась последняя книга, конец истории. Мы наконец-то узнаем, почему Леди Сара так часто мотается в Лондон, и куда, черт возьми, пропали Фрэнк и Эрнест. И что будет с семейным поместьем, ведь ни одна из сестер так и не обвенчалась с сыном Алламонтов побочных.
Мои рецензии на: Серия "Дочери Алламонт Холла" 5/6
1. Эми 2. Белль 3. Конни 4. Дульси 6.Хоуп
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April 17, 2025
Grace and George Graham
Grace is the 5th Allamont daughter and it’s her turn to find a husband if she and her sister want to get their share of the dowry. Grace is impulsive and ready for any adventure. She thinks she doesn’t want to marry because she will lose her freedom. George is a neighbor whom the Allamonts have grown up with. He is the heir of the family baronetcy. George is also always getting into mischief and finds an ally in Grace. The mischief begins when George’s uncle visits to tell the family that Grandma left them the family diamonds but she has hidden them somewhere, most likely in their house. George decides he is going to find the diamonds and convinces his parents (Sir Matthew and Lady Graham) to let him invite Grace to stay with them to help him. At the same time a cousin, Ann, shows up unannounced with the intention of finding the diamonds for herself. Eventually Ann finds the diamonds before G and g (with the Graham parents’ helpful hint) and heads home the very next day. G and g decide they will not let Ann steal the diamonds and chase after her. While they are chasing Anne g comes up with the idea that they should pretend to be highwaymen and rob Anne of the diamonds. When they do not encounter Ann on the road and their carriage breaks they are stranded miles from home and are forced to stay the night at a local inn. The next morning they realize that Ann is also in town staying at another inn and g says she wants to try to rob Ann again. So they set out to be highway men again and succeed in stealing back the diamonds. A’s they are celebrating their success someone else shows up to take the diamonds from them. “Real” highway men win had been posing as traveling preachers. On turns out to be a cousin of the Allamonts (Mark) and the other is his “mentor”, Mr Wright. In a standoff with pistols Mark gets shot in the shoulder and Mr Wright makes off with the diamonds. G and g take M to his sister’s (Mary) home to get him help and confess to her all that has happened. She agrees to help them conceal their overnighter and role in the robbery/shootout by inviting g to stay with her for a few days and acting like they were there the whole time. Meanwhile Ann figures out who actually robbed her and comes back to tell Sir Matthew about the robbery and overnighter and that she wants the diamonds back or she will tell everyone about G&g’s escapade. Sir Matthew reveals that the diamonds that they’ve been fighting over are fake. Grandma had given them the real diamonds years ago and they were distributed to all the girls in the family. Ann keeps her promise and spreads the news about the overnighter and g is subbed at the next assembly. Her marquess brother in law and his brothers save the day by showing up and dancing with her. After several days apart G&g realize they can’t live without each other and they get engaged. Graham is actually really sweet with her.
Other things to remind myself later:
-Wright the Highwayman with Mark was introduced at the beginning of the story as Mark’s spiritual tutor to be traveling preachers. He cozied up to Grace but made himself too familiar and she had him literally thrown out of the house. He promised revenge later. At the end of the book. Grace runs into Wright as she is walking in the fields and he attacks her. She gets away and her family menfolk go looking for him but he gets away.
-Aunt Vivienne is pregnant but gets sick and dies.
-Aunt Lucy (dad’s estranged sister) shows up and tells them that Frank and Ernest stayed with her for a couple of years after they left home but hasn’t seen them since. She is very interested in what the will says, word for word.
-Lady Sara still leaves often to go to London. She is happier there.
Grace is the 5th Allamont daughter and it’s her turn to find a husband if she and her sister want to get their share of the dowry. Grace is impulsive and ready for any adventure. She thinks she doesn’t want to marry because she will lose her freedom. George is a neighbor whom the Allamonts have grown up with. He is the heir of the family baronetcy. George is also always getting into mischief and finds an ally in Grace. The mischief begins when George’s uncle visits to tell the family that Grandma left them the family diamonds but she has hidden them somewhere, most likely in their house. George decides he is going to find the diamonds and convinces his parents (Sir Matthew and Lady Graham) to let him invite Grace to stay with them to help him. At the same time a cousin, Ann, shows up unannounced with the intention of finding the diamonds for herself. Eventually Ann finds the diamonds before G and g (with the Graham parents’ helpful hint) and heads home the very next day. G and g decide they will not let Ann steal the diamonds and chase after her. While they are chasing Anne g comes up with the idea that they should pretend to be highwaymen and rob Anne of the diamonds. When they do not encounter Ann on the road and their carriage breaks they are stranded miles from home and are forced to stay the night at a local inn. The next morning they realize that Ann is also in town staying at another inn and g says she wants to try to rob Ann again. So they set out to be highway men again and succeed in stealing back the diamonds. A’s they are celebrating their success someone else shows up to take the diamonds from them. “Real” highway men win had been posing as traveling preachers. On turns out to be a cousin of the Allamonts (Mark) and the other is his “mentor”, Mr Wright. In a standoff with pistols Mark gets shot in the shoulder and Mr Wright makes off with the diamonds. G and g take M to his sister’s (Mary) home to get him help and confess to her all that has happened. She agrees to help them conceal their overnighter and role in the robbery/shootout by inviting g to stay with her for a few days and acting like they were there the whole time. Meanwhile Ann figures out who actually robbed her and comes back to tell Sir Matthew about the robbery and overnighter and that she wants the diamonds back or she will tell everyone about G&g’s escapade. Sir Matthew reveals that the diamonds that they’ve been fighting over are fake. Grandma had given them the real diamonds years ago and they were distributed to all the girls in the family. Ann keeps her promise and spreads the news about the overnighter and g is subbed at the next assembly. Her marquess brother in law and his brothers save the day by showing up and dancing with her. After several days apart G&g realize they can’t live without each other and they get engaged. Graham is actually really sweet with her.
Other things to remind myself later:
-Wright the Highwayman with Mark was introduced at the beginning of the story as Mark’s spiritual tutor to be traveling preachers. He cozied up to Grace but made himself too familiar and she had him literally thrown out of the house. He promised revenge later. At the end of the book. Grace runs into Wright as she is walking in the fields and he attacks her. She gets away and her family menfolk go looking for him but he gets away.
-Aunt Vivienne is pregnant but gets sick and dies.
-Aunt Lucy (dad’s estranged sister) shows up and tells them that Frank and Ernest stayed with her for a couple of years after they left home but hasn’t seen them since. She is very interested in what the will says, word for word.
-Lady Sara still leaves often to go to London. She is happier there.
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July 18, 2019
Grace, the 5th sister to try and find a husband she could love like her older sisters in order to fulfill her dreadful dead sire's will and yet manage to break the dead man's control from the grave was not in love and had no plans to marry... apparently the same could be true with Hope. For the will's conditions were that the sisters must marry according to age to get their inheritance within 5 years to their father's death anniversary or marry any of their 3 Allamont cousins to secure the estate and the runaway brothers must appear within the same period or the estate would go to the Church. As Grace and Hope were aspiring spinsters both may have just the thousand pounds each... monies that were found on their father's library with each moneybox labeled with each sister's name. At this point, Grace had rejected maybe her 15th basket~scrambler and maybe clumsily have torn her dress for the nth time since birth, having been saddled with the un~likely virtuous name as Grace... though all the Allamont siblings were named alphabetically after a virtue and were in fact opposite in nature as their names, truth be told... well, creeping amid the dust and dark secret passageways of Graham Hall with George while looking for the hidden Durmaston Diamonds as an antidote to boredom, love finally crept into Grace. A fun and entertaining adventure with Grace and George and to be shocked by sundry other revelations pertaining to the runaway Allmont brothers and salacious businesses and disreputable relatives and the like.
June 1, 2023
Grace is outspoken, spirited, and clumsy. Bored by the daily routine of country life and forbidden from going to London, she longs for adventure. She is the next sister to find a husband, but she has no desire to do so.
Neighbor and lifelong friend, George Graham, learns from his parents that a diamond necklace may be hidden somewhere in their rambling estate. He and Grace begin a search, which they both consider to be great fun. Until Cousin Anne arrives. Famous for stealing anything she can get her hands on, they must conceal their own search while keeping an eye on her sticky fingers.
Misadventure follows when Grace and George take matters into their own hands.
Neighbor and lifelong friend, George Graham, learns from his parents that a diamond necklace may be hidden somewhere in their rambling estate. He and Grace begin a search, which they both consider to be great fun. Until Cousin Anne arrives. Famous for stealing anything she can get her hands on, they must conceal their own search while keeping an eye on her sticky fingers.
Misadventure follows when Grace and George take matters into their own hands.
December 21, 2017
This fifth book in the Allamont Hall series is the story of Grace. I picks up right after book 4.5, cousin Mary’s story. After 17 suitors have proposed in order to secure Graces’ twenty thousand pound dowry, Grace is disgusted with money hungry men and is looking for some fun. When the Grahams invite her to stay for a while, Grace and George, lifelong friends embark on a huge search to find a missing diamond necklace. I loved Graces spunk and zest for life. The story was predictable but such a fun read.
May 25, 2018
Not great literature, but it is great fun. This series is far more inconsistent than the later Sons of the Marquess series. I liked this one, because I liked the friendship between Grace and George from the beginning. Plus, I like how Kingswood has each story have its own HAE, but continues a story arc across the whole series. What *is* the deal with the missing brothers, what is up with Mama?
These are nothing permanent for me, but they are a charming way to spend an evening or two.....
These are nothing permanent for me, but they are a charming way to spend an evening or two.....
March 30, 2019
Grace
Grace being the fifth daughter to marry to get her dowry. Of course there were six sisters and they had to get married in the proper sequence. The eldest before the second and so on. For a while I didn’t think Grace was going to marry. Grace was a wild girl with George Graham along. He was also wild . They got into so much trouble. They were more like best friends. Sneaking around and laughing. Finally they fell in love and now engaged.
Grace being the fifth daughter to marry to get her dowry. Of course there were six sisters and they had to get married in the proper sequence. The eldest before the second and so on. For a while I didn’t think Grace was going to marry. Grace was a wild girl with George Graham along. He was also wild . They got into so much trouble. They were more like best friends. Sneaking around and laughing. Finally they fell in love and now engaged.
June 9, 2019
Spirited
Grace was definitely not the placid blushing lady. She had great difficulty minding her manners and being a shrinking violet. Finding a groom interested in her as anything other than her dowry was a farce! She wanted to be in love and be loved. She had many offers but no one mentioned being in love with her. No mention of the happily ever after. Where would she find anyone interesting enough to consider without going to London, which Mother forbids.
Grace was definitely not the placid blushing lady. She had great difficulty minding her manners and being a shrinking violet. Finding a groom interested in her as anything other than her dowry was a farce! She wanted to be in love and be loved. She had many offers but no one mentioned being in love with her. No mention of the happily ever after. Where would she find anyone interesting enough to consider without going to London, which Mother forbids.
February 26, 2021
I highly recommend . A very enjoyable read.
Once I start reading a book by Mary Kingswood. I cannot put it down till I finish . I really love this series. I never knew what to expect as I started reading about Grace & George. I was pleasantly surprised . They search for a missing heirloom together. As try to stop a thief. They find themselves in a dangerous situation and trying to avoid a scandal. Now I am going to start on the final book in the series .
Once I start reading a book by Mary Kingswood. I cannot put it down till I finish . I really love this series. I never knew what to expect as I started reading about Grace & George. I was pleasantly surprised . They search for a missing heirloom together. As try to stop a thief. They find themselves in a dangerous situation and trying to avoid a scandal. Now I am going to start on the final book in the series .
April 7, 2018
Another great read ,I am about to read the next book in the series now that Grace and George are settled can't wait to see what happens to Hope and Hugo.
if it is as good as the last six books ,I will start looking forward to the Marquis,s brothers, that should be interesting.
if it is as good as the last six books ,I will start looking forward to the Marquis,s brothers, that should be interesting.
January 23, 2020
I think Grace may be the prototype for every spunky sporty adventure-loving heroine in Agatha Christie's stories. Not content to sit and lounge around at home, Grace is always up for an adventure with her friend George Graham. Despite her appearance, always having something out of place on her person, Grace enjoys socialising and is perhaps the least judgemental sister of Allamont Hall. She takes easily to her aunt Lucy, the only positive relative we have seen from her father's side.
Grace's story is interesting in that unlike the revelations in which her sisters discover more of their extended family (her father and mother having isolated themselves from their families), more events occur to progress what's currently happening to Allamont hall and various relatives. Grace's adventures do land her in trouble, but also force her to examine her feeling towards herself and others.
This is a more fun read, less serious than the previous books.
Grace's story is interesting in that unlike the revelations in which her sisters discover more of their extended family (her father and mother having isolated themselves from their families), more events occur to progress what's currently happening to Allamont hall and various relatives. Grace's adventures do land her in trouble, but also force her to examine her feeling towards herself and others.
This is a more fun read, less serious than the previous books.
November 9, 2021
The most fun
At this point, I believe Grace is my favorite of the sisters. I like a girl with spirit and joy, and she is well matched with her young man. To be honest, I almost stopped with Amy’s story….but I’m happy I had the grit to continue. The family has grown on me, even with some of the strange fits and starts of some of them.
At this point, I believe Grace is my favorite of the sisters. I like a girl with spirit and joy, and she is well matched with her young man. To be honest, I almost stopped with Amy’s story….but I’m happy I had the grit to continue. The family has grown on me, even with some of the strange fits and starts of some of them.
March 31, 2019
Very enjoyable!
I think I would’ve liked it more if Grace hadn’t been so reckless, but I think she grew up during the length of the novel, so I have to give her that. Aside from that, this book was good fun!
4 stars.
I think I would’ve liked it more if Grace hadn’t been so reckless, but I think she grew up during the length of the novel, so I have to give her that. Aside from that, this book was good fun!
4 stars.
November 24, 2019
The sweetness continues
I absolutely love this series and everything else I have read by this author. These books are sweet, clean romances that take me back to another more innocent time.
I absolutely love this series and everything else I have read by this author. These books are sweet, clean romances that take me back to another more innocent time.
November 24, 2019
A bit slow
Like some of the others in this series, the pacing was slow, the antics of George and Grace a bit silly, and the usual last minute complication that gets quickly resolved.
Like some of the others in this series, the pacing was slow, the antics of George and Grace a bit silly, and the usual last minute complication that gets quickly resolved.
April 3, 2020
Missing necklace leads to adventure and romance.
I enjoyed this book. The avaricious cousin certainly was nasty. I enjoyed the character, Grace.i am looking forward to reading the last installment on the series.
I enjoyed this book. The avaricious cousin certainly was nasty. I enjoyed the character, Grace.i am looking forward to reading the last installment on the series.
November 9, 2020
Very sweet story
This is one of my favorites of the series - this and Belle’s. In this one, a childhood friendship grows into something more. The added mystery of the missing necklace adds some variety to the story line. Cousin Anne is a nightmare of a house guest.
This is one of my favorites of the series - this and Belle’s. In this one, a childhood friendship grows into something more. The added mystery of the missing necklace adds some variety to the story line. Cousin Anne is a nightmare of a house guest.
July 27, 2022
Free to be who you are
I enjoyed Grace's personality. How restrictive life can be when you're constantly being measured to a strict social standard. I was worried that Grace wouldn't see a happy ending.
I enjoyed Grace's personality. How restrictive life can be when you're constantly being measured to a strict social standard. I was worried that Grace wouldn't see a happy ending.
September 22, 2022
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Except for the debaucle of sterling back the necklace it was an adorable funny book. And that's all I want to write but it won't let me submit my review of I don't write enough words. Tell Amazon to change that please. Photo
Except for the debaucle of sterling back the necklace it was an adorable funny book. And that's all I want to write but it won't let me submit my review of I don't write enough words. Tell Amazon to change that please. Photo
January 22, 2025
3.5 stars. Although not my favorite, another interesting series from Kingswood, with five daughters who must marry in birth order to get their dowries, plus two AWOL brothers, and a couple of major mysteries running throughout.
May 7, 2017
This has been a fast read series. Enjoyed them.
July 3, 2017
Grace is the clumsy and outspoken one of the six Allamont sisters. She ends up finding love where she least expected it. Five married and one to go!
January 25, 2018
Cute story. I didn't think I would like this one as well because Grace hasn't been my favorite sister.
March 28, 2019
Another good (and clean) romance from Mary Kingswood. The next best thing to reading a Jane Austen novel.
January 30, 2021
another good one.
May 16, 2021
3.5 stars
Not my favourite in the series, but a nice gentle read. The pace picks up though towards the end.
Not my favourite in the series, but a nice gentle read. The pace picks up though towards the end.
July 12, 2022
Great fun. Great story.
Think Grace is my favorite daughter. George is such a likeable hero and together they have so much fun. This is a great story.
Think Grace is my favorite daughter. George is such a likeable hero and together they have so much fun. This is a great story.
December 27, 2022
Book 6 will be up next, closing the series and "Hope"fully (sorry) revealing all the secrets. I think that I have spotted a major plot twist dropped casually into this one.
December 27, 2023
Solid 4! Really enjoyed this one. It was fun. Still lots of questions in the series, but some resolved. Grace and George are my favorite.
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