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A TRIAL MARRIAGE... Lovely Janice Trent fled New York on the eve of her wedding to a millionaire. Yet, in the rugged Alaskan mining camp where she took refuge, Janice soon blundered into a marriage that was not a marriage...A mysterious murder, a desperate rival, and above all, the danger and hardships of the untamed land, were to show Janice the strength within herself, and the man she was truly meant to love.
217 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1930
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Emilie Loring
60 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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April 15, 2014
I am not sure where I got this book from, but it is old. I use to read every book I could get by this author. I loved her and this book was just as I remember her books to be.
It was about a girl from NY that went to work as a secretary in Alaska. She was running away from a wedding to a millionaire. Times were hard in Alaska as the land was still untamed. A mysterious murder added to the excitement of the book. I enjoyed it as always.
It was about a girl from NY that went to work as a secretary in Alaska. She was running away from a wedding to a millionaire. Times were hard in Alaska as the land was still untamed. A mysterious murder added to the excitement of the book. I enjoyed it as always.
December 4, 2020
This book definitely had a lot more action and peril than many of Loring's books, and I found the setting very interesting. The only problem is, it is astoundingly, appallingly racist. I know, "different times" and so on. But I rate my Goodreads books according to my personal level of enjoyment, and I really am ashamed I finished this one. And the publisher who is reissuing these books absolutely has the right to publish whatever they want, but I would really suggest taking another look at this one. The plot isn't bad, but every nonwhite character in the book is written like a bad stereotype from a 1950s Hollywood movie (e.g., Mickey Rooney's character in Breakfast at Tiffany's). On the other hand, maybe people do need to read more books like this, in order to understand why we are still dealing with some of the issues we have today. I don't know, I just know I'm sorry I kept reading it.
October 26, 2009
Always enjoy this author. This moved a little slow for me, but still a fun romance/adventure in the Alaskan wilderness.
July 6, 2018
Set in Alaska, this was one of my favorites!
I started reading Emile Loring books when I picked up a paperback from a rack in a hotel lobby (for 50 cents) while on my sister's & my yearly vacation to visit my father. Hooked! I went on to purchase and read every Emilie Loring romance written and available in paperback, not knowing that she had died before I was even born. I loved these books, but read them when I was between about 12 and 18 years old. I was a young reader - do keep that in mind! :-)
I started reading Emile Loring books when I picked up a paperback from a rack in a hotel lobby (for 50 cents) while on my sister's & my yearly vacation to visit my father. Hooked! I went on to purchase and read every Emilie Loring romance written and available in paperback, not knowing that she had died before I was even born. I loved these books, but read them when I was between about 12 and 18 years old. I was a young reader - do keep that in mind! :-)
January 1, 2021
Seemed as if it were time for another Emilie Loring. I remember this one from those days, climbing into Grandma's attic and leaning against the dry, even dry-smelling wood for a good read. Still sweet, still full of drama and adventure and passion that feels barely smothered (and nevertheless, is)!
As always, with books written at this time, and I don't understand why it is always--warnings for uncomfortable moments.
As always, with books written at this time, and I don't understand why it is always--warnings for uncomfortable moments.
December 24, 2020
Really different
I assume this is one of Emily's earlier writings, it is so different. The choppy description style is so different from her other books i have read. Still an enjoyable read.
I assume this is one of Emily's earlier writings, it is so different. The choppy description style is so different from her other books i have read. Still an enjoyable read.
December 28, 2020
Romance and Alaska
The author describes Alaska and it's beauty better than I've ever read. The people come alive so you may easily see each character and their actions and emotions. Excellent!!!
The author describes Alaska and it's beauty better than I've ever read. The people come alive so you may easily see each character and their actions and emotions. Excellent!!!
April 25, 2023
Adorable
Vivid and a sheet delight to read. I loved Jan and Bruce, and wow, did the country seem to come alive on the pages.
Vivid and a sheet delight to read. I loved Jan and Bruce, and wow, did the country seem to come alive on the pages.
December 23, 2023
Somewhat predictable, but enjoyable book!
May 9, 2025
Not one of my favorites. The rugged Alaska wilderness is not what I want from a Loring novel, but the romance is as satisfying as the best of them.
January 1, 2026
Filled with improbable adventures and a little murder mystery. In a departure from typical this is set in Alaska rather than Maine, and there are some interesting and lovely descriptions.
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November 6, 2017Not sure where to ask a question so I'll ask it here:
Please share your top 5-10 favorites of Emilie Loring’s books. I want to try her again after a several decade break, but I want to make sure to re-visit with the best of the best. Thank you.
Please share your top 5-10 favorites of Emilie Loring’s books. I want to try her again after a several decade break, but I want to make sure to re-visit with the best of the best. Thank you.
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