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Arabella Ivers is won as payment for her father's gambling debts by a man known as the Beast, and although Arabella is satisfied with this marriage of convenience, she soon discovers that her husband hides a dark secret
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The unlikely conceit of this lightweight novelthat a well-born 19th century English gentleman would put up his daughter as collateral for his gambling debtsresults in the marriage of Arabella, the daughter, to Beast Blackwater, who can accede to the peerage (and the inheritance) only with a pedigreed wife in tow. Arabella, a sit-by-the-fire in threadbare garments who has been hostage to the ambition of a wicked stepmother and two ugly stepsisters, moves in with Beast and straightway becomes the toast of London. While a Russian nobleman dances attendance and sought-after invitations flow in, the married pair fall in love but, too shy to acknowledge it, continue to sleep apart. The sense of make-believe is pervasive, compounded by mock-Regency language, absurdly stock characters and fulsome descriptions of milady's wardrobe and household appurtenances. But because Arabella is spunky as well as sweet, and because Beast is man enough to recognize her virtues and forsake his vices, the reader enjoys the Cinderella-like tale.
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- PublisherSt Martins Pr
- Publication date1988
- ISBN 10 0312021631
- ISBN 13 9780312021634
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages212
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Arabella and the Beast
Seller: Blue Vase Books, Interlochen, MI, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials. Seller Inventory # 31UTLL0038WH_ns
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Arabella and the Beast A Novel of Regency England
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St. Martin's Press, New York, 1988
ISBN 10: 0312021631
ISBN 13: 9780312021634
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Seller: Good Books In The Woods, Spring, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. "Arabella Ivers in not the sort of woman who turns down opportunities--she simple hasn't had very many.Still, she is completely taken aback when, after a night of gambling and spirits, her father comes home with the infamous Viscount Blackwater.who is called simply 'Beast' by his drinking companions." -from the front flap. Ships same or next business day. Remainder. Tail of boards are lightly rubbed with one small dent, top of spine is bumped and faded. Dust jacket is lightly soiled on the back cover with fading at the back flap crease. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 212 pages. Seller Inventory # 58674
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