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The Waverly Women #1-3
The Waverly Women Series: The First Rebellion, Silken Bonds, The Love Match
Experience the passion of the Waverly Women (sisters Fanny, Frederica, and Felicity) in the three-volume Regency romance series from #1 New York Times bestselling author M.C. Beaton—including The First Rebellion, Silken Bonds, and The Love Match.
The First Rebellion (Book 1): The Earl of Tredair had had his fill of silly misses, and he despaired of finding anyone extraordinary—that is, until he met Miss Fanny Waverley. She and her two sisters had been raised to encourage poor females to stand up against the iniquities of the male sex! The beautiful and farouche Miss Fanny, however, found it hard to think of all men as cruel and lustful beasts—how could she, when now she found herself longing to kiss one of the most hated of his breed!
Silken Bonds (Book 2): Frederica chafed at her restricted life as Mrs. Waverly’s adopted daughter, though she did agree with Mrs. Waverly’s philosophy. She knew that until men stopped preferring lisping dimwits over intellectual equals, Frederica would be better off without them. Still, the recent elopement of her sister sparked a fire in Frederica’s well-educated head. So it was that she was ripe for Lord Harry Danger’s charms, and he in turn was smitten from the moment he rescued her from a pack of drunken thugs. Now if he would only treat her as his equal—and stop his incessant flirting!
The Love Match (Book 3): By day Felicity championed women’s rights, but by night she dreamed of romance. She was the secret author of a scandalous new novel—the tale of a lady "rake" and her passionate exploits. Yet one titled gentleman grew more and more intrigued with this headstrong young woman, and Felicity would soon learn that real life could be infinitely more interesting (and stranger) than fiction.
The First Rebellion (Book 1): The Earl of Tredair had had his fill of silly misses, and he despaired of finding anyone extraordinary—that is, until he met Miss Fanny Waverley. She and her two sisters had been raised to encourage poor females to stand up against the iniquities of the male sex! The beautiful and farouche Miss Fanny, however, found it hard to think of all men as cruel and lustful beasts—how could she, when now she found herself longing to kiss one of the most hated of his breed!
Silken Bonds (Book 2): Frederica chafed at her restricted life as Mrs. Waverly’s adopted daughter, though she did agree with Mrs. Waverly’s philosophy. She knew that until men stopped preferring lisping dimwits over intellectual equals, Frederica would be better off without them. Still, the recent elopement of her sister sparked a fire in Frederica’s well-educated head. So it was that she was ripe for Lord Harry Danger’s charms, and he in turn was smitten from the moment he rescued her from a pack of drunken thugs. Now if he would only treat her as his equal—and stop his incessant flirting!
The Love Match (Book 3): By day Felicity championed women’s rights, but by night she dreamed of romance. She was the secret author of a scandalous new novel—the tale of a lady "rake" and her passionate exploits. Yet one titled gentleman grew more and more intrigued with this headstrong young woman, and Felicity would soon learn that real life could be infinitely more interesting (and stranger) than fiction.
513 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 2, 2014
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About the author
Marion Chesney
139 books750 followersMarion Chesney Gibbons
aka: Ann Fairfax, Jennie Tremaine, Helen Crampton, Charlotte Ward, M.C. Beaton, Sarah Chester.
Marion Chesney was born on 1936 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK, and started her first job as a bookseller in charge of the fiction department in John Smith & Sons Ltd. While bookselling, by chance, she got an offer from the Scottish Daily Mail to review variety shows and quickly rose to be their theatre critic. She left Smith’s to join Scottish Field magazine as a secretary in the advertising department, without any shorthand or typing, but quickly got the job of fashion editor instead. She then moved to the Scottish Daily Express where she reported mostly on crime. This was followed by a move to Fleet Street to the Daily Express where she became chief woman reporter. After marrying Harry Scott Gibbons and having a son, Charles, Marion went to the United States where Harry had been offered the job of editor of the Oyster Bay Guardian. When that didn’t work out, they went to Virginia and Marion worked as a waitress in a greasy spoon on the Jefferson Davies in Alexandria while Harry washed the dishes. Both then got jobs on Rupert Murdoch’s new tabloid, The Star, and moved to New York.
Anxious to spend more time at home with her small son, Marion, urged by her husband, started to write historical romances in 1977. After she had written over 100 of them under her maiden name, Marion Chesney, and under the pseudonyms: Ann Fairfax, Jennie Tremaine, Helen Crampton, Charlotte Ward, and Sarah Chester, she getting fed up with 1714 to 1910, she began to write detectives stories in 1985 under the pseudonym of M. C. Beaton. On a trip from the States to Sutherland on holiday, a course at a fishing school inspired the first Constable Hamish Macbeth story. They returned to Britain and bought a croft house and croft in Sutherland where Harry reared a flock of black sheep. But Charles was at school, in London so when he finished and both tired of the long commute to the north of Scotland, they moved to the Cotswolds where Agatha Raisin was created.
aka: Ann Fairfax, Jennie Tremaine, Helen Crampton, Charlotte Ward, M.C. Beaton, Sarah Chester.
Marion Chesney was born on 1936 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK, and started her first job as a bookseller in charge of the fiction department in John Smith & Sons Ltd. While bookselling, by chance, she got an offer from the Scottish Daily Mail to review variety shows and quickly rose to be their theatre critic. She left Smith’s to join Scottish Field magazine as a secretary in the advertising department, without any shorthand or typing, but quickly got the job of fashion editor instead. She then moved to the Scottish Daily Express where she reported mostly on crime. This was followed by a move to Fleet Street to the Daily Express where she became chief woman reporter. After marrying Harry Scott Gibbons and having a son, Charles, Marion went to the United States where Harry had been offered the job of editor of the Oyster Bay Guardian. When that didn’t work out, they went to Virginia and Marion worked as a waitress in a greasy spoon on the Jefferson Davies in Alexandria while Harry washed the dishes. Both then got jobs on Rupert Murdoch’s new tabloid, The Star, and moved to New York.
Anxious to spend more time at home with her small son, Marion, urged by her husband, started to write historical romances in 1977. After she had written over 100 of them under her maiden name, Marion Chesney, and under the pseudonyms: Ann Fairfax, Jennie Tremaine, Helen Crampton, Charlotte Ward, and Sarah Chester, she getting fed up with 1714 to 1910, she began to write detectives stories in 1985 under the pseudonym of M. C. Beaton. On a trip from the States to Sutherland on holiday, a course at a fishing school inspired the first Constable Hamish Macbeth story. They returned to Britain and bought a croft house and croft in Sutherland where Harry reared a flock of black sheep. But Charles was at school, in London so when he finished and both tired of the long commute to the north of Scotland, they moved to the Cotswolds where Agatha Raisin was created.
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November 11, 2014
Not up to usual high standard
MC Beaton is one of the most entertaining authors of Historical Romances. Sadly, she phoned in this trilogy. The stories are repetitive and not believable. Per usual her Characters are developed and amusing but not enough to save the books. Don't be put off by this review from reading other Beaton books. her Hamish Macbeth book series is not to be missed.
MC Beaton is one of the most entertaining authors of Historical Romances. Sadly, she phoned in this trilogy. The stories are repetitive and not believable. Per usual her Characters are developed and amusing but not enough to save the books. Don't be put off by this review from reading other Beaton books. her Hamish Macbeth book series is not to be missed.
May 17, 2016
Great.
This is a wonderful trilogy. The story line flows seamlessly from one person to the next. There is also equal amounts of love and hatred in all 3 books. Though I was disappointed with the way things ended for Mrs. Weaverly. I would have liked to have seen her lose everything. I will be looking forward to reading more by the author.
This is a wonderful trilogy. The story line flows seamlessly from one person to the next. There is also equal amounts of love and hatred in all 3 books. Though I was disappointed with the way things ended for Mrs. Weaverly. I would have liked to have seen her lose everything. I will be looking forward to reading more by the author.
March 31, 2022
A 3 book series
The story of 3 beautiful girls of dubious background who marry above their station. A little bit less than a bodice ripper, but not by much. Somewhat slow going and basically the same book with slight variations for each girl. Marginal.
The story of 3 beautiful girls of dubious background who marry above their station. A little bit less than a bodice ripper, but not by much. Somewhat slow going and basically the same book with slight variations for each girl. Marginal.
June 30, 2023
The Three Waverly Sisters
Each sister has her own story. The all want to know who their parents were, but Mrs Waverly Just says they were in an orphanage and founding hospital.
I enjoyed the three books, which had mystery, humour, and romance.
Each sister has her own story. The all want to know who their parents were, but Mrs Waverly Just says they were in an orphanage and founding hospital.
I enjoyed the three books, which had mystery, humour, and romance.
February 13, 2023
Absolute fun reads!
Yes, they are typical in their plots for Regency romances, but the characters tell each story in their own ways, making them unique, as do the other great authors of these types of romances. The editing is excellent, the grammar is precise, and the research ..
So much nicer to read stories without getting irritated because 17th or 20th century attitudes, words, description of dress, living conditions and other inaccuracies get mixed in - pet peeve... plus, it's mostly clean or, is clean. Descriptions of undressing & mild touching with intentions understood, but no graphic sex.
Highly recommend for a couple of hours brain break getaway from the current mundane stresses.
Yes, they are typical in their plots for Regency romances, but the characters tell each story in their own ways, making them unique, as do the other great authors of these types of romances. The editing is excellent, the grammar is precise, and the research ..
So much nicer to read stories without getting irritated because 17th or 20th century attitudes, words, description of dress, living conditions and other inaccuracies get mixed in - pet peeve... plus, it's mostly clean or, is clean. Descriptions of undressing & mild touching with intentions understood, but no graphic sex.
Highly recommend for a couple of hours brain break getaway from the current mundane stresses.
November 13, 2014
A triple play
It was especially nice to purchase all three of this series at once as they are very interconnected. The Waverly girls have been adopted by the wealthy Mrs Waverly, but who are they really? The question rings down through all 3 books. They wear the finest quality of clothes and jewelry, yet they are isolated and avoid society. They're highly educated, but been raised to be hostile to men. Why has Mrs. Waverly done this? Find out by reading all three books, and enjoy the interesting developments as I did.
It was especially nice to purchase all three of this series at once as they are very interconnected. The Waverly girls have been adopted by the wealthy Mrs Waverly, but who are they really? The question rings down through all 3 books. They wear the finest quality of clothes and jewelry, yet they are isolated and avoid society. They're highly educated, but been raised to be hostile to men. Why has Mrs. Waverly done this? Find out by reading all three books, and enjoy the interesting developments as I did.
August 31, 2016
Great series
Easy reading but enjoyable. Loved how the servants fit into the stories.once you start it is hard to put down the books.
Easy reading but enjoyable. Loved how the servants fit into the stories.once you start it is hard to put down the books.
June 13, 2022
Exquisite Piffle
Excellently written and witty take on classic regency romances. Funny, a little tongue in cheek, with delicious ripostes and delightfully silly plots.
Excellently written and witty take on classic regency romances. Funny, a little tongue in cheek, with delicious ripostes and delightfully silly plots.
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