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When little Theodore Mallory inherited Garth House from an aged and distant relative, it seemed to his eldest sister, Dione, the answer to many problems. Against all advice, she persuaded her widowed mother to remove the family from the luxurious London home where they were living on the charity of rich relations and to set up house at their newly acquired property in the country.
But Garth House was not quite what Dione had expected. And though she possessed a happy facility for making the best of things, she would have found it difficult without the encouragement and advice of their neighbor, Sir Greydon Varleigh, with whom she struck up a prompt and satisfying friendship.
Sir Greydon, however, had problems of his own, not the least of which were a match-making grandmother and the missing Varleigh Medallion, a priceless heirloom.
What Sir Greydon wasn't prepared for was... Dione.
But Garth House was not quite what Dione had expected. And though she possessed a happy facility for making the best of things, she would have found it difficult without the encouragement and advice of their neighbor, Sir Greydon Varleigh, with whom she struck up a prompt and satisfying friendship.
Sir Greydon, however, had problems of his own, not the least of which were a match-making grandmother and the missing Varleigh Medallion, a priceless heirloom.
What Sir Greydon wasn't prepared for was... Dione.
158 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 1981
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Sylvia Thorpe
38 books22 followersJune Sylvia Thimblethorpe was born in 1926 in London, England. Educated in London at a school in Brondesbury, Kilburn High School for Girls, Slade School of Fine Arts, and University College. She worked as secretary from 1949 to 1952 and later she worked as school teacher.
As Sylvia Thorpe, she wrote over 25 historical romance novels from 1950 to 1983. Her novel "The Scapegrace" (1971) won the Elizabeth Goudge Historical Award. She was the third elected Chairman (1965-1967) of the Romantic Novelists' Association, and was named a Honor Life Member of the organization.
Sylvia is now a trustee for the Goodrich Village Hall Trust. Goodrich is a village, in south Herefordshire which is very close to Gloucestershire and the Forest of Dean situated near the River Wye and is famous for its old red sandstone Norman and medieval castle.
As Sylvia Thorpe, she wrote over 25 historical romance novels from 1950 to 1983. Her novel "The Scapegrace" (1971) won the Elizabeth Goudge Historical Award. She was the third elected Chairman (1965-1967) of the Romantic Novelists' Association, and was named a Honor Life Member of the organization.
Sylvia is now a trustee for the Goodrich Village Hall Trust. Goodrich is a village, in south Herefordshire which is very close to Gloucestershire and the Forest of Dean situated near the River Wye and is famous for its old red sandstone Norman and medieval castle.
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February 4, 2022
There’s something about these Regency romances written decades ago that’s really sweet and satisfying. This is a gently moving love story without a lot of conflict, but I really loved the characters and enjoyed watching them fall in love.
I especially loved the heroine, who reminded me very much of a capable, strong-minded Elizabeth Bennet. She’s sensible but loving toward her family, and she does her best with the difficult cards she’s been dealt with.
The hero was a little too perfect at first, but not in a bad way. It just emphasized that a romantic entanglement between the two was bound to have difficulties because of Dione’s genteel but lower social status. However, he was refreshingly forthright, which you don’t often seen in the more torrid historical romances written by authors in the 70s and 80s.
This was a very nice, sweet and clean romance.
I especially loved the heroine, who reminded me very much of a capable, strong-minded Elizabeth Bennet. She’s sensible but loving toward her family, and she does her best with the difficult cards she’s been dealt with.
The hero was a little too perfect at first, but not in a bad way. It just emphasized that a romantic entanglement between the two was bound to have difficulties because of Dione’s genteel but lower social status. However, he was refreshingly forthright, which you don’t often seen in the more torrid historical romances written by authors in the 70s and 80s.
This was a very nice, sweet and clean romance.
September 3, 2022
There’s something about these Regency romances written decades ago that’s really sweet and satisfying. This is a gently moving love story without a lot of conflict, but I really loved the characters and enjoyed watching them fall in love.
I especially loved the heroine, who reminded me very much of a capable, strong-minded Elizabeth Bennet. She’s sensible but loving toward her family, and she does her best with the difficult cards she’s been dealt with.
The hero was a little too perfect at first, but not in a bad way. It just emphasized that a romantic entanglement between the two was bound to have difficulties because of Dione’s genteel but lower social status. However, he was refreshingly forthright, which you don’t often seen in the more torrid historical romances written by authors in the 70s and 80s.
This was a very nice, sweet and clean romance.
I especially loved the heroine, who reminded me very much of a capable, strong-minded Elizabeth Bennet. She’s sensible but loving toward her family, and she does her best with the difficult cards she’s been dealt with.
The hero was a little too perfect at first, but not in a bad way. It just emphasized that a romantic entanglement between the two was bound to have difficulties because of Dione’s genteel but lower social status. However, he was refreshingly forthright, which you don’t often seen in the more torrid historical romances written by authors in the 70s and 80s.
This was a very nice, sweet and clean romance.
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December 10, 2023It wasn't a bad read. But I only finished this book because I like the writing style of this author. There was literally zero conflict between H and h, which made it a very boring read for me. The mystery was so obvious, it was almost nonexistent. No reread for me.
July 26, 2022
Sylvia Thorpe reread #19. Another totally enjoyable and entertaining regency romp from Sylvia. Again with a mixture of adventure, mystery, fun and romance.
February 4, 2010
Typical regency romance with an added element of gothic suspense. The first part was quite good, mostly because it had to do with the inheritance of a 16th century house (...me and my old English house obsession).
The final chapters were a little spotty and uneven and could have used about 20 more pages to wrap everything up better. That said, if you enjoy clean regency romances with a tiny gothic element, this offering by Thorpe should fit the bill.
The final chapters were a little spotty and uneven and could have used about 20 more pages to wrap everything up better. That said, if you enjoy clean regency romances with a tiny gothic element, this offering by Thorpe should fit the bill.
January 25, 2008
Pleasant Georgian romance. A strong-minded and believable heroine, and a good plot although the minor characters are rather flat. Enjoyable reading on the whole.
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