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Beckoning Trails
Beautiful, carefree Deborah Randall was enjoying a glorious vacation.
Tim Grant, brilliant but ambitious atomic scientist--Professor Burke Romney, handsome enough to be a Hollywood star but with his own quiet strength--and Clive Warner, Deb's ex-fiance' determined to win back her love--were all fighting for the honor of taking her dancing, swimming, to gay parties.
But when a series of sinsiter events shattered her round of pleasure and plunged Deborah in mortal danger, one of these men loved her enough to risk his life to save her own. Which one was it?
Tim Grant, brilliant but ambitious atomic scientist--Professor Burke Romney, handsome enough to be a Hollywood star but with his own quiet strength--and Clive Warner, Deb's ex-fiance' determined to win back her love--were all fighting for the honor of taking her dancing, swimming, to gay parties.
But when a series of sinsiter events shattered her round of pleasure and plunged Deborah in mortal danger, one of these men loved her enough to risk his life to save her own. Which one was it?
277 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 1, 1947
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Emilie Loring
58 books130 followersAKA Emilie Baker Loring
Emilie Baker was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1864 to George M. Baker and Emily Frances (Boles) Baker. Her father was a playwright and publisher and her mother was a homemaker. Loring married Victor J. Loring, who was a lawyer. She began writing in 1914, published her first novel in 1922 at the age of 56, and continued writing until her death after a long illness in 1951. She was a prolific American romance novelist of the 20th century, known for her "wholesome love" romances and independent, spirited heroines. Beyond romance, her books also explore a selection of topics including, but not limited to marriage, love, American patriotism, freedom, and optimism. She died in Wellesley, Massachusetts on March 13, 1951. At the time of her death, she had sold more than a million copies of her first thirty books.
After her death, her estate was managed by her sons, Selden M. and Robert M. Loring, who, based on a wealth of unfinished material they discovered, published twenty more books under her name until 1972. These books were ghost-written by Elinore Denniston. taken largely from wiki, made some corrections (dates didn't add up) per her biographer
Emilie Loring Wiki Page
Emilie Baker was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1864 to George M. Baker and Emily Frances (Boles) Baker. Her father was a playwright and publisher and her mother was a homemaker. Loring married Victor J. Loring, who was a lawyer. She began writing in 1914, published her first novel in 1922 at the age of 56, and continued writing until her death after a long illness in 1951. She was a prolific American romance novelist of the 20th century, known for her "wholesome love" romances and independent, spirited heroines. Beyond romance, her books also explore a selection of topics including, but not limited to marriage, love, American patriotism, freedom, and optimism. She died in Wellesley, Massachusetts on March 13, 1951. At the time of her death, she had sold more than a million copies of her first thirty books.
After her death, her estate was managed by her sons, Selden M. and Robert M. Loring, who, based on a wealth of unfinished material they discovered, published twenty more books under her name until 1972. These books were ghost-written by Elinore Denniston. taken largely from wiki, made some corrections (dates didn't add up) per her biographer
Emilie Loring Wiki Page
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November 27, 2019
This is a clean, good, old-fashioned mystery romance. I really like Emilie Loring's books, and this is one is definitely one of my favorite ones. The author has a special way of making me love and root for her main characters. How does she do that? I don't know, but her books always leave me feeling warm and happy inside, with everything in the story ending just as it is supposed to. A fun read!
April 26, 2018
I always love re-reading these classic clean romances. Sure they are predictable, but I love the era they are set in and the rich language the author uses.
June 13, 2024
I was expecting a light romance, but got a neat little mystery thrown in. The writing was surprisingly clunky for someone who I assume was a well-known author.
December 29, 2022
Adorable
What a delight to read such period pieces. I love these type of stories. Mystery, relationships, drama, but honesty in them. They're missing the angst of people trying to hurt each other in their wallowing confusion. Anyway. Deborah and Tim are a delight.
What a delight to read such period pieces. I love these type of stories. Mystery, relationships, drama, but honesty in them. They're missing the angst of people trying to hurt each other in their wallowing confusion. Anyway. Deborah and Tim are a delight.
April 1, 2010
Fun old mystery/romance. About a girl that goes to stay with her grandmother who is a mystery writer when a murder is committed at their house.
April 30, 2013
Old -time mystery romance set in the time after World War II .
August 30, 2024
Romantic murder mystery
Deborah Randall visits her grandmother and meets various people, some strangers and others she unfortunately has met before. Amongst the etiquette of social occasions and the history of her family there are secrets, danger and murder. The ‘will she, won’t she’ romance question burbles along in the background as the investigation continues and expands.
Following the traditional formula of many suspects gathered together when a murder occurs mystery, this story is entertaining once you get over the information dump at the beginning. So many suspects and red herrings as characters politely decline to tell all.
Deborah Randall visits her grandmother and meets various people, some strangers and others she unfortunately has met before. Amongst the etiquette of social occasions and the history of her family there are secrets, danger and murder. The ‘will she, won’t she’ romance question burbles along in the background as the investigation continues and expands.
Following the traditional formula of many suspects gathered together when a murder occurs mystery, this story is entertaining once you get over the information dump at the beginning. So many suspects and red herrings as characters politely decline to tell all.
August 27, 2017
I remember Emily Loring books always being around when I was young. I probably read some as a teen and they strike some cord when I see one, because I pick one up and read it every 15 years or so. This one is a mystery/romance written right after WWII. Pretty basic story but I did get a kick out of the language. While the killer was being unveiled and the h & h were getting together there was lots of "knock out frocks", "extremely becoming little hats" and "like fun you will!"
July 15, 2025
I had some craziness in my life so it took too long to finish this but that is not the book's fault. I've had some of this authors books for decades and have been re-reading them lately and remembered why I liked her to begin with! This plot was rather complicated for a book of this type and at times left me a bit confused, but the pacing was good and nothing was left unexplained at the end. Good read!
May 21, 2017
Emilie Loring is one of my 'go-to' authors that I re-read all the time, especially if I need something familiar and light. Even though I enjoy all her books, I have a few favorites and this one is among that list.
January 13, 2021
Great storyline
Story filled with mysteries, interesting characters, stolen property. The characters are diverse, each character has its open personality. The " bad guy" may not be who you think!
Story filled with mysteries, interesting characters, stolen property. The characters are diverse, each character has its open personality. The " bad guy" may not be who you think!
August 7, 2024
I actually DIDN'T guess the bad guy early on in this book! So as a result, a probably mediocre rating, will be pushed up to a 4 star!
This was another good "whodunnit" written in the classic mystery/romance style of Emilie Loring. Definitely one of Lorings better mysteries.
This was another good "whodunnit" written in the classic mystery/romance style of Emilie Loring. Definitely one of Lorings better mysteries.
August 12, 2024
So Dull!
The pace was incredibly slow, the characters were flat. I trawled my way through to the end out of sheer stubbornness but I shouldn't have bothered - it really wasn't worth the wait.
The pace was incredibly slow, the characters were flat. I trawled my way through to the end out of sheer stubbornness but I shouldn't have bothered - it really wasn't worth the wait.
April 30, 2026
The mysterious college campus murder
This was a pretty good romantic mystery taking place on a post world war II collage campus. There was a lot of suspicious behavior that no one know who to trust.
This was a pretty good romantic mystery taking place on a post world war II collage campus. There was a lot of suspicious behavior that no one know who to trust.
August 12, 2017
I love this authors books. I can read them over and over. I don't remember this book at all so I am thinking this is not a reread. There is romance, mystery and excitement. A great book as usual!
October 20, 2020
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All of Emily Loring 's books remind you of the perilous times we are living in right now. Check out this one and all of them.
All of Emily Loring 's books remind you of the perilous times we are living in right now. Check out this one and all of them.
November 7, 2020
Later Loring and definitely not her best. The love story was all right, but quite a lot of the mystery—especially the police investigation—was foolish beyond permission.
March 24, 2023
True to her style, Ms. Loring has written another uplifting romance that leaves the reader feeling good.
May 27, 2024
Super Ending
Thought the start was slow but paid for in the last half with a tremendous ending! Do not generally like romance stories but the mystery was worth the trip.
Thought the start was slow but paid for in the last half with a tremendous ending! Do not generally like romance stories but the mystery was worth the trip.
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