Items related to An Unlikely Countess (Thorndike Press Large Print Basic)
Synopsis
When he marries commoner Prudence Youlgrave to help her out of a difficult situation, and then unexpectedly becomes the Earl of Malzard, reckless adventurer Catesby Burgoyne is surprised to find love in the arms of his new wife.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From the Author
A Prudence who isn't prudent. A Cate who isn't at all effeminate.
A (very) Unlikely Countess
You can start reading here. jobev.com/aucexc.html
An Unlikely Countess is a special book for me, because it's the first one written since my return to England. Whilst I was writing this, we were living in Whitby in North Yorkshire, a fascinating old coastal town with connections to both Captain Cook and Dracula!
It was natural to set the book in the same part of England, but for plot reasons I needed it to start further inland -- along the Great North Road, to be precise -- and so I picked another interesting old town, Northallerton, and had the action move to Darlington, a place I knew a little, and which would have been plausible in the 1760s, when the book is set.
It was a real treat to be able to visit the places, especially because Northallerton is not greatly changed. Darlington is, but it still has the wonderful old St. Cuthbert's Church for my wedding scenes. Yes, there are two!
The third location is only approximate, but before WWII, my father-in-law worked at Aske Hall, a stately home near Richmond, and I had visited there. So I based Keynings, the seat of the Earls of Malzard, slightly on that. In the end, most things changed, but both have a lake and a lovely setting.
Though this is an aristocratic tale, it covers the lives of people, especially women, in many ranks of society. Prudence is middle class, and at the opening she's living in low poverty, which is what makes her a very Unlikely Countess, but I think you'll find she's up to the job. I particularly like the way the cover shows her couraged and spirit.
Happy reading always, Jo
About the Author
Jo Beverley is the bestselling author of over thirty acclaimed historical romances, all set in her native England. The books have won many awards, including five RITA awards from the Romance Writers of America. She has received two Career Achievement awards from Romantic Times, and Publishers Weekly declared her, "arguably today's most skillful writer of intelligent historical romance."
She was born and raised in Lancashire, and read History and American Studies at Keele University in Staffordshire, which is set on the estate of a minor stately home, Keele Hall. Perhaps that inspired her to write aristocratic historical romance.
She and her husband moved to Canada, where they raised two sons, but they are now back in England, which is excellent for on-the-spot research.
jobev.com
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherThorndike Press
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 1410438457
- ISBN 13 9781410438454
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages565
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
An Unlikely Countess
Seller: Library House Internet Sales, Grand Rapids, OH, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book. Seller Inventory # 123622650
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
An Unlikely Countess (Large Print)
Seller: Library House Internet Sales, Grand Rapids, OH, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Binding is so loose that the book will stay open to any given page. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library. Seller Inventory # 123644312
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
An Unlikely Countess
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.55. Seller Inventory # G1410438457I4N10
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
An Unlikely Countess
Seller: ThriftBooks-Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.55. Seller Inventory # G1410438457I4N10
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
An Unlikely Countess (Thorndike Press Large Print Basic)
Seller: BombBooks, King of prussia, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. 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 include From the library of labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media. Ships same or next business day with tracking emailed direct to you!. Seller Inventory # 3U1IBA003ER3_ns
Quantity: 1 available