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A Person of No Consequence
February 1815: Fabien, Comte de Mont Clair, once a highly decorated officer of the exiled Napoleon, cuts a dashing swathe through a London society ball, his eyes only for the glittering ladies of the 'ton'. His heart jolts at the sight of a woman sitting in a shadowed corner. Not just any woman, but one he would have once given the world for.
For Hannah, Lady Trevan, catering to the spoiled darlings of the ton as a humble chaperone is nothing compared to the pain she suffered at the hands of her late husband. Alone and impoverished, she is a person of no consequence but once, a long time ago, she sacrificed her world for the dashing Comte de Mont Clair. Now all she can do is hope that he may glance her way... A short read.
For Hannah, Lady Trevan, catering to the spoiled darlings of the ton as a humble chaperone is nothing compared to the pain she suffered at the hands of her late husband. Alone and impoverished, she is a person of no consequence but once, a long time ago, she sacrificed her world for the dashing Comte de Mont Clair. Now all she can do is hope that he may glance her way... A short read.
26 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 30, 2017
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Alison Stuart
25 books365 followersMystery, history, romance and more…
Alison Stuart writes historical romances and short stories set in England and Australia and across different periods of history. She is best known for THE POSTMISTRESS and THE GOLDMINER'S SISTER, stories set in the Victorian goldfields in the 1870s.
She also writes historical mysteries as A.M. Stuart and her popular Harriet Gordon mystery series is set in Singapore in 1910.
She lives in Melbourne, Australia with her husband and a geriatric cat. In a past life Alison worked as a lawyer across a variety of disciplines including the military and emergency services. She has lived in Africa and Singapore and, when circumstances permit, travels extensively - all for research of course!
(This writer is NOT the Alison Stuart who also writes as Kate Tremayne and authored Fateful Shadows, Sin No More, Barefoot Angel, Innocence Betrayed or Loyalty Defiled.)
Alison Stuart writes historical romances and short stories set in England and Australia and across different periods of history. She is best known for THE POSTMISTRESS and THE GOLDMINER'S SISTER, stories set in the Victorian goldfields in the 1870s.
She also writes historical mysteries as A.M. Stuart and her popular Harriet Gordon mystery series is set in Singapore in 1910.
She lives in Melbourne, Australia with her husband and a geriatric cat. In a past life Alison worked as a lawyer across a variety of disciplines including the military and emergency services. She has lived in Africa and Singapore and, when circumstances permit, travels extensively - all for research of course!
(This writer is NOT the Alison Stuart who also writes as Kate Tremayne and authored Fateful Shadows, Sin No More, Barefoot Angel, Innocence Betrayed or Loyalty Defiled.)
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Displaying 1 - 12 of 12 reviews
April 28, 2018
A sweet short story offered to introduce readers to this author. I love her longer books. This taster left me wanting more.
April 22, 2018
Title: A Person Of No Consequence
Author: Alison Stuart
Format: Kindle (Free)
[ Enjoyed ] Yes.
[ Last Read ] Last night.
[ Reread ] Unlikely.
[ Cover Lust ]
No.
[ Intriguing Title ] No.
[ Interesting Premise/Plot ] Not really.
[ Preview Impressions ] Seems agreeable with my attention span.
[ Kept My Attention ] Mostly yes.
[ Got Bored / Mind Wandering ] A sentence here and there.
[ Skimmed/Skipped Scenes/Chapters ] No.
[ Reread Past Scenes For Fun ] No.
[ Reread Past ScenesCause My Memory Sucks To Clear Confusion ] No.
[ Stayed Up Late ] Too short to.
[ Took a Long Break Midway ] Haha no.
[ Ending Left Me Feeling ] Smiling after some tears sprang.
[ Easy Light Reading ] Yes.
[ Turn Brain Off ] Yes.
[ Guilty Pleasure ] Nah.
Other thoughts I'm throwing in:
A sweet short story that is complete without dragging things out via headache-inducing drama. Okay there is a little of drama, but the length makes it an enjoyable mini drama. (If the story had continued after the ending I would have gotten bored.) Despite the length, there was enough to make me feel sad. (Tears but no nose blowing.)
Author: Alison Stuart
Format: Kindle (Free)
[ Enjoyed ] Yes.
[ Last Read ] Last night.
[ Reread ] Unlikely.
[ Cover Lust ]
No.[ Intriguing Title ] No.
[ Interesting Premise/Plot ] Not really.
[ Preview Impressions ] Seems agreeable with my attention span.
[ Kept My Attention ] Mostly yes.
[ Got Bored / Mind Wandering ] A sentence here and there.
[ Skimmed/Skipped Scenes/Chapters ] No.
[ Reread Past Scenes For Fun ] No.
[ Reread Past Scenes
[ Stayed Up Late ] Too short to.
[ Took a Long Break Midway ] Haha no.
[ Ending Left Me Feeling ] Smiling after some tears sprang.
[ Easy Light Reading ] Yes.
[ Turn Brain Off ] Yes.
[ Guilty Pleasure ] Nah.
Other thoughts I'm throwing in:
A sweet short story that is complete without dragging things out via headache-inducing drama. Okay there is a little of drama, but the length makes it an enjoyable mini drama. (If the story had continued after the ending I would have gotten bored.) Despite the length, there was enough to make me feel sad. (Tears but no nose blowing.)
May 9, 2018
So disappointed, it had the promise of being an incredible story. It ended so suddenly I felt robbed of getting to know the character's that have been introduced and really understanding the events that transpired to bring both their lives to their present status. If felt short.
October 23, 2018
I expected it to be short, however i expected there to be more than a couple of lines of dialogue between the two main characters. To oversimplify it, to me it was hi, how are you? Horrible and you? The end. It started off with potential but the ending was too abrupt for me.
November 1, 2017
Very Very Short FREE story. It was beautifuly written!!
February 17, 2018
Short story
In a few words the author told a whole story. Excerpt included reads like an actual period piece. Enjoyed those 15 minutes.
In a few words the author told a whole story. Excerpt included reads like an actual period piece. Enjoyed those 15 minutes.
March 11, 2018
Too short
It was written well enough, but it was just too short for the reader to get drawn in. No time for character development, or any plot to develop.
It was written well enough, but it was just too short for the reader to get drawn in. No time for character development, or any plot to develop.
June 30, 2018
A poignant short story, filled with nostalgia and an unforgettable bond. The story plays out almost too quickly, but is satisfying.
June 5, 2018
Lovely short read. Maybe a touch too short. Well written and lovely turns of phrases.
Disclaimer: While I know the author personally, this doesn't affect my star rating.
Disclaimer: While I know the author personally, this doesn't affect my star rating.
September 3, 2018
A nice plot idea, but at 14 pages too short for anything to happen in a meaningful way. (Half of the pages are the first chapter in a different book.)
September 7, 2019
Even though this is only 26 pages long, it shows that time does not get in the way of love. Hannah was forced to marry a not so nice guy, forsaking a young Frenchman she rescued from shipwreck.
September 13, 2021
Short and sweet.
Displaying 1 - 12 of 12 reviews