Answer to Book Quiz (July 8)

Answer to Book Quiz (July 8)

Can you:

~ Name the author?     Winifred Witton

~ The title of this book?    The Duke's Double

~ One other book published by the author?     No other title found

Winifred Witton ~ The Duke's Double

Back of the Book:

LOVE BY THE BOOK... After her papa's death left her nearly penniless Celeste Moreau packed her portmanteau and sailed away from France. Once in Britain, she would heed the advice of her favorite novel and snare a duke (not a baronet, for they were always rogues!). All she had to do was to arrive at Ault Castle and pretend to be a governess. Lord Ault would see hand voila! Lose his heart.

Zult alors!... a match with a nobleman was not so simple. The foppish lord already had a fiancee named Marianna – and she had just been abducted! That was how Celeste met Sir Geoffrey Cole Marianna's guardian – and a wickedly handsome baronet! One look, and Celeste swooned. One kiss, and she knew what to expect: seduction and certain ruin. Unless she could make this baronet act out of character – and marry for love!

Book Quiz (July 8)

• Regency
• 254 pages
• Publisher ~ Zebra Books
• Copyright ~ 1995, Published ~ February 1995
• Published ~ Kensington Publishing Corp.

Quotes from the Book:

• Looking at it, it was impossible to tell if it was a white animal with patches of brown, or possibly a bay splashed with white. It stood splay-footed, motionless as a statue carved from stone, its head hanging and eyes closed, apparently asleep. Pg 42
• Geoff had an uncomfortable feeling he'd made an error. He tried to carry it off, hoping the man would think him eccentric. “Let us say it is a whim.” He tossed over a whole half-crown, the first coin he got his hand on, and knew for sure the innkeeper thought him insane, but it couldn't be helped. Pg 81
• They began a thorough search for secret hiding holes, loose stones, or projecting carvings that might turn or press in to release the mechanism of a drawer or trapdoor. At the end of nearly an hour, they met at the back of the vault, having found no treasure hidden among the dozen coffins. Only dust, dead leaves blown in by the wind, and tattered cobwebs; even the spiders had departed. Pg 155

Can you:

~ Name the author?

~ The title of this book?

~ One other book published by the author?

Book Quiz (July 8)

Book Quiz (July 8)

• Regency
• 254 pages
• Publisher ~ Zebra Books
• Copyright ~ 1995, Published ~ February 1995
• Published ~ Kensington Publishing Corp.

Quotes from the book:

• Looking at it, it was impossible to tell if it was a white animal with patches of brown, or possibly a bay splashed with white. It stood splay-footed, motionless as a statue carved from stone, its head hanging and eyes closed, apparently asleep.
• Geoff had an uncomfortable feeling he'd made an error. He tried to carry it off, hoping the man would think him eccentric. “Let us say it is a whim.” He tossed over a whole half-crown, the first coin he got his hand on, and knew for sure the innkeeper thought him insane, but it couldn't be helped.
• They began a thorough search for secret hiding holes, loose stones, or projecting carvings that might turn or press in to release the mechanism of a drawer or trapdoor. At the end of nearly an hour, they met at the back of the vault, having found no treasure hidden among the dozen coffins. Only dust, dead leaves blown in by the wind, and tattered cobwebs; even the spiders had departed.

Can you:

~ Name the author?

~ The title of this book?

~ One other book published by the author?

Answer to Book Quiz (July 1)

Answer to Book Quiz (July 1)

Can you:

~ Name the author?    Agatha Christie

~ The title of the book?   Appointment with Death

~ One other book that the book the published?   The Boomerang Clue

Agatha Christie - Appointment-Death-Hercule-Poirot-Mystery

Back cover:

"You see, don't you, that she's got be be killed?"

These were ominous words for Hercule Poirot overhear  on his first night in Jerusalem. And when a holiday tour of the Holy Land ends abruptly with murder, the words come back to haunt the legendary detective. The victim, Mrs. Boynton, had taken such pleasure in inflicting misery on her own family that everyone else on the tour had watched in horror as the tension built Many people had a motive for murder ... but the question is: which on was desperate enough to kill?

Book Quiz (July 1)

• Not a Regency...
• 212 pages
• Berkley Books
• Copyright - 1937,1938, 1965
• Published - Dodd, 1938; Dell, Oct. 1981; Berkley, Feb. 1984

Quotes from the book:

• The grotesque Budda like figure held out a fat hand for it, but as she took it her eyes, Dr. Gerard noticed, were on the boy's face. She gave a grunt, certainly no audible thanks. The position of her head shifted very slightly. The doctor saw that she was now looking hard at Sarah. Her face was quite impassive, it had no expression in it. Impossible to tell what was passing in the woman's mind.  pg. 13
• Sarah came down to find a big masterful woman with a rocking-horse nose whom she had already noticed in the hotel, outside the main entrance objecting fiercely to the size of the car.  pg. 61
• "I asked my mother if she wanted anything. A drink-tea, coffee, etc. She said no. Then I went to the marquee. None of the servants seemed to be about, but I found some soda water and drank it. I was thirsty. I sat there reading some old numbers of the Saturday Evening Post, I think I must have dozed off.  pg. 131

Can you:

~ Name the author?

~ The title of the book?

~ One other book that the book the published?

Book Quiz (July 1)

Book Quiz (July 1)

• Not a Regency...
• 212 pages
• Berkley Books
• Copyright - 1937,1938, 1965
• Published - Dodd, 1938; Dell, Oct. 1981; Berkley, Feb. 1984

Quotes from the book:

• The grotesque Budda like figure held out a fat hand for it, but as she took it her eyes, Dr. Gerard noticed, were on the boy's face. She gave a grunt, certainly no audible thanks. The position of her head shifted very slightly. The doctor saw that she was now looking hard at Sarah. Her face was quite impassive, it had no expression in it. Impossible to tell what was passing in the woman's mind.
• Sarah came down to find a big masterful woman with a rocking-horse nose whom she had already noticed in the hotel, outside the main entrance objecting fiercely to the size of the car.
• "I asked my mother if she wanted anything. A drink-tea, coffee, etc. She said no. Then I went to the marquee. None of the servants seemed to be about, but I found some soda water and drank it. I was thirsty. I sat there reading some old numbers of the Saturday Evening Post, I think I must have dozed off.

Can you:

~ Name the author?

~ The title of the book?

~ One other book that the book the published?

Answer to Book Quiz (June 24)

Answer to Book Quiz (June 24)

Can you:

~ Name the author?     Sheila Rabe

~ The title of the book?    An Innocent Imposter

~ One other book that the book the published?     The Adventuress

Not the correct book cover, but this by the same author

Back of the Book:

AN INNOCENT ENCOUNTER ~~ Forced to leave her governess position in undeserved disgrace, Miss Susan Layne wonders how she'll ever secure another post. Then, on the coach ride home, she meets Arabella Leighton, and heiress who is fleeing her overbearing guardian. The two women look remarkably alike...so Susan can hardly be held accountable when an accident lands her - literally - in the shoes of her new found friend...

AN ACCIDENTAL IMPOSTER ~~Irresponsible chit! Not that the Earl of Mayfield could really blame his ward for running away; the suitor he'd permitted to court Arabells was a rather unappealing sort. But to now claim that her name is Susan Layne and not his Arabella was simply to much! As for "Arabella," she was enjoying her new life in London...and beginning to like her handsome "guardian." What was an innocent imposter to do? Why, make him fall in love with her, of course!

Book Quiz (June 24)

Another Regency... :)

• Zebra Books
• First printing & copyright 1995 May
• 223 pages

Quotes from the Book:

• The air in the carriage was musty and tainted by previous passengers. Susan could smell the lingering scent of unwashed bodies, and a faint hint of vomit hung about the interior like an unpleasant prediction.   pg 13
• She found her ladyship in her sitting room, reading a copy of Miss Edgworth's Ormand. The countess turned her book over in lap and surveyed Susan.   pg 45
• Slowly, she sat up, then waited for her head to stop spinning in protest before rising to cross the floor and peep out the door. She looked down a long hallway with many other doors. Was she in some sort of inn?   pg 117

Can you:

~ Name the author?

~ The title of the book?

~ One other book that the book the published?

Book Quiz (June 24)

Book Quiz (June 24)

Another Regency... :)

• Zebra Books
• First printing & copyright 1995 May
• 223 pages

Quotes from the Book:

• The air in the carriage was musty and tainted by previous passengers. Susan could smell the lingering scent of unwashed bodies, and a faint hint of vomit hung about the interior like an unpleasant prediction.
• She found her ladyship in her sitting room, reading a copy of Miss Edgworth's Ormand. The countess turned her book over in lap and surveyed Susan.
• Slowly, she sat up, then waited for her head to stop spinning in protest before rising to cross the floor and peep out the door. She looked down a long hallway with many other doors. Was she in some sort of inn?

Can you:

~ Name the author?

~ The title of the book?

~ One other book that the book the published?

Answer to Book Quiz (June 17)

Answer to Book Quiz (June 17)

Can you:

~ Name the author?   Agatha Christie

~ The title of the book?   Murder In Three Acts

~ One other book that the book the published?   Appointment With Death

Agatha Christie ~ Murder in Three Acts

Back of Book:

The Reverend Stephen Babbington seldom imbibed, for for the glittering soiree given by renowned actor Sir Charles Cartwright, he indulged in a cocktail ... and fell over dead. Since there was no trace of poison and no motive for murder, the case was closed. Then an identical death at a London party with the same guest list presents Hercule Poirot with his most unusual mystery. In need of both clues and suspects, the masterful detective stages a dinner party of his own ... at which Death is the guest of honor.

Book Quiz (June 17)

Not a Regency this time.. :)

• A Berkley Book
• 230 pages
• copyrighted in 1934 & renewed in 1961
• first published by Dodd, Mead in 1934 & published again by Berkley in April 1984

Quotes from the book:

• And he looked with pleasure at the white building behind him, equipped with three bathrooms, hot and cold water in all the bedrooms, the latest system of central heating, the newest electrical fittings and a staff of parlor maid, housemaid, chef, and kitchen maid. Sir Charles' interpretation of simple living was, perhaps, a trifle exaggerated.   pg 7
• "Ah, no, I agree with you there. I was surprised for another reason. It seemed to me that Sir Charles had a particular reason for staying in Loomouth - a very charming reason. Eh, am I not right? The little demoiselle who calls herself, so amusingly, the egg?"   pg 49
• "Stephen was my father's curate. He was the first young man young man I saw when I came home from school. I fell in love with him and he with me. We were engaged for four years and then he got a living down in Kent and we were able to get married. Ours was a very simple love story, Sir Charles, and a very happy one."   pg 115

Can you:

~ Name the author?

~ The title of the book?

~ One other book that the book the published?

Book Quiz (June 17)

Book Quiz (June 17)

Not a Regency this time.. :)

• A Berkley Book
• 230 pages
• copyrighted in 1934 & renewed in 1961
• first published by Dodd, Mead in 1934 & published again by Berkley in April 1984

Quotes from the book:

• And he looked with pleasure at the white building behind him, equipped with three bathrooms, hot and cold water in all the bedrooms, the latest system of central heating, the newest electrical fittings and a staff of parlor maid, housemaid, chef, and kitchen maid. Sir Charles' interpretation of simple living was, perhaps, a trifle exaggerated.
• "Ah, no, I agree with you there. I was surprised for another reason. It seemed to me that Sir Charles had a particular reason for staying in Loomouth - a very charming reason. Eh, am I not right? The little demoiselle who calls herself, so amusingly, the egg?"
• "Stephen was my father's curate. He was the first young man young man I saw when I came home from school. I fell in love with him and he with me. We were engaged for four years and then he got a living down in Kent and we were able to get married. Ours was a very simple love story, Sir Charles, and a very happy one."

Can you:

~ Name the author?

~ The title of the book?

~ One other book that the book the published?

Answer to Book Quiz (June 10)

Answer to Book Quiz

Can you:

~ Name the author?   Jean R. Ewing

~ The title of the book?  Virtue's Reward

~ One other book that the book the published?   Love's Reward

Jean R Ewing ~ Virtue's Reward 

*This book is currently not available on Amazon*

From the back of the book:

Virtuous Cornwall lass Helena Trethaerin was desperate. Her finance was dead and her father's recent demise had left her utterly penniless. Her only prospect was an offer from the odious new owner of her family mansion - a distasteful thought prompted Helena to do something that a lady should never do: agree to wed a stranger.

It began when Captain Richard Acton rode his cavalry mount right into Helena's garden! Her fiance had written of his daredevil friend, and new here Acton was, to fulfill the vow he'd made to his dying comrade. It was to be a marriage of convenience...until they shared a kiss on their wedding day that sent Helena's world spinning. She had wed in hasted. Would she repent that she had a tendre for a romantic-minded rake with a twinkle in his eye and dangerous secrets? How could she? Her irresistible husband had already conquered her heart!

Quotes from the book:

• "I am very sorry to tell you this, ma'am, so soon after your other loss." The solicitor coughed discreetly into his gloved hand. "But in the circumstance of your cousin having died intestate... It's very awkward, ma'am."   pg. 9
• She knew that there was no color left in he face at all. In fact, she felt faint. She must not give way to the vapors! Richard took her hand and sat her in a chair by the fire.  pg. 69
• "I may come from the remoter corners of the realm, your ladyship, but we are not all savages there."  pg. 136

Book Quiz

Here is another Regency Romance:

• the copyright & first printing is 1995 Feb
• 254 pages
• 12 other books listed on Amazon

Quotes from the book:

• "I am very sorry to tell you this, ma'am, so soon after your other loss." The solicitor coughed discreetly into his gloved hand. "But in the circumstance of your cousin having died intestate... It's very awkward, ma'am."
• She knew that there was no color left in he face at all. In fact, she felt faint. She must not give way to the vapors! Richard took her hand and sat her in a chair by the fire.
• "I may come from the remoter corners of the realm, your ladyship, but we are not all savages there."

Can you:

~ Name the author?

~ The title of the book?

~ One other book that the book the published?

Book Quiz (June 10)

Book Quiz

Here is another Regency Romance:

• the copyright & first printing is 1995 Feb
• 254 pages
• 12 other books listed on Amazon

Quotes from the book:

• "I am very sorry to tell you this, ma'am, so soon after your other loss." The solicitor coughed discreetly into his gloved hand. "But in the circumstance of your cousin having died intestate... It's very awkward, ma'am."
• She knew that there was no color left in he face at all. In fact, she felt faint. She must not give way to the vapors! Richard took her hand and sat her in a chair by the fire.
• "I may come from the remoter corners of the realm, your ladyship, but we are not all savages there."

Can you:

~ Name the author?

~ The title of the book?

~ One other book that the book the published?

Answer to Book Quiz (June 3)

Answer to Book Quiz (June 3)

Can you:

~ Name the author?     Olivia Sumner 

~ The title of the book?    Lord Devlin's Dilemma

~ One other book that the book the published?   A Beguiling Intrigue

Devlins-Dilemma-Zebra-Regency-Romance

Back cover:

Before setting sail for England, Miss Jane Sterling, the new owner of Lyon Hall, envisioned stone towers, a grand sweep of lawn, and servants in livery. Instead, she finds a crumbling manse, waist-high weeds, and a crotchety butler. However, Lyon Hall does boast one jewel: a satin cloak worn by an ancient king.

When a handsome nobleman appears on her doorstep, Jane suspects he's after more than merely a room for the night. Is it her virtue...or her cloak?

Rakish Lord Devlin does not understand why the American beauty sniffs at his title and laughs at this fripperies...or how she manages to inspire such a tendre in him. This plainly impossible Jane is stealing his heart! If Devlin succeeds in his secret mission for the Crown, he could lose a precious treasure: the chance to win Jane's love.

Book Quiz (June 3)

Here is another Regency Romance:

• the copyright & first printing is 1995 Feb
• 253 pages
• 11 other books from this author
• release/printing dates range from 1991 -1996

Quotes from the book:

• I borrowed the cloak for the purpose of determining its authenticity. When, last night, you described the dire financial condition of the Lyon Hall, my heart went out to you since I found you to be a captivating young woman in the most distressing circumstances....   pg. 42
• The cloak, his thoughts constantly returned to the missing cloak. She wished she had never seen nor heard of the wretched cloak, it had caused nothing but trouble between them and would, she supposed, continue to do so...  pg. 109
• I discovered that being chivalrous in this imperfect world of ours was easier said than done. There comes a time when a man is faced with a choice and whatever he may choose is both right and wrong. What he does may help someone while at the same time injuring another. So he makes his choice as best he can and goes on with his life even though he leaves hurt and bitterness behind him.   pg. 163

Can you:

~ Name the author?

~ The title of the book?

~ One other book that the book the published?

Answer will be posted on Friday June 7. 

Have a wonderful week.

Book Quiz (June 3)

Book Quiz

Here is another Regency Romance:

• the copyright & first printing is 1995 Feb
• 253 pages
• 11 other books from this author
• release/printing dates range from 1991 -1996

Quotes from the book:

• I borrowed the cloak for the purpose of determining its authenticity. When, last night, you described the dire financial condition of the Lyon Hall, my heart went out to you since I found you to be a captivating young woman in the most distressing circumstances....
• The cloak, his thoughts constantly returned to the missing cloak. She wished she had never seen nor heard of the wretched cloak, it had caused nothing but trouble between them and would, she supposed, continue to do so...
• I discovered that being chivalrous in this imperfect world of ours was easier said than done. There comes a time when a man is faced with a choice and whatever he may choose is both right and wrong. What he does may help someone while at the same time injuring another. So he makes his choice as best he can and goes on with his life even though he leaves hurt and bitterness behind him.

Can you:

~ Name the author?

~ The title of the book?

~ One other book that the book the published?

Answer will be posted on Friday June 7. 

Have a wonderful week.

Answer to Book Quiz (May 27, 2013)

Answer to Book Quiz  (May 27, 2013)

The first printing of this paperback was June 1995, the re-released book is listed on Amazon as October 19, 2011, this newer release has different cover art, so when see a sunflower instead of the image below you are still looking at the same book.

How well did you do on this book quiz? Was it to easy or not hard enough?

Jeanne Savery @ Amazon.com

I hope this quiz finds everyone well and rested up for the next quiz, this being the conclusion of the holiday weekend. Did you have a wonderful weekend?

Book Quiz: May 27, 2013

This author has 23 books listed on Amazon.com published by Zebra Books, Kensington Publishers Corp., copyright & first printing 1995 June.

Her books range in publishing date of 1991 - 2005, and lists her address as Rochester, MI USA.

Quotes from the book:

• Pretending he'd no notion what his great-aunt was up to, Grenville sucked on the head of his cane and watched a lumbering, old-fashioned, traveling coach move ponderously along the street toward them. It was forced to pull up behind the Templeton's equipage, the grizzled driver waiting patiently for the blockage to open up. There was a rider coming along beside the coach who waited with far less patience, noted Grenville, a youngish man, bending to look at someone seated inside.  (What page?)  Pg. 29

• The horse neared her and the equestrian noticed her standing near the stile she been about to climb. The man waved, changed his course the trifle necessary to come up with her, and as he approached, peered at her.  (What page?)  Pg. 52

• Something must be done to make that chit understand it is essential she turn off unacceptable suitors! Those boys are fast becoming men. In fact I had boys younger than they come out to the Peninsula as responsible officers. Those two idiots obviously have no self control whatsoever and very little knowledge of proper behavior. The could easily get themselves and everyone else into serious difficulties over a girl they both wish to court....    (What page?)  Pg. 102

~Who is the author
~What is the book title?
~Did you get it right?

Book Quiz (May 27, 2013)

I hope this quiz finds everyone well and rested up for the next quiz, this being the conclusion of the holiday weekend. Did you have a wonderful weekend?

Book Quiz: May 27, 2013

This author has 23 books listed on Amazon.com published by Zebra Books, Kensington Publishers Corp., copyright & first printing 1995 June.

Her books range in publishing date of 1991 - 2005, and lists her address as Rochester, MI USA.

Quotes from the book:

• Pretending he'd no notion what his great-aunt was up to, Grenville sucked on the head of his cane and watched a lumbering, old-fashioned, traveling coach move ponderously along the street toward them. It was forced to pull up behind the Templeton's equipage, the grizzled driver waiting patiently for the blockage to open up. There was a rider coming along beside the coach who waited with far less patience, noted Grenville, a youngish man, bending to look at someone seated inside.  (What page?)

• The horse neared her and the equestrian noticed her standing near the stile she been about to climb. The man waved, changed his course the trifle necessary to come up with her, and as he approached, peered at her.  (What page?)

• Something must be done to make that chit understand it is essential she turn off unacceptable suitors! Those boys are fast becoming men. In fact I had boys younger than they come out to the Peninsula as responsible officers. Those two idiots obviously have no self control whatsoever and very little knowledge of proper behavior. The could easily get themselves and everyone else into serious difficulties over a girl they both wish to court....    (What page?)

~Who is the author
~What is the book title?
~Did you get it right?

Answer to Book Quiz (May 20, 2013)

Answer to Book Quiz:

Sad-Cypress-Hercule-Mystery-Mysteries

The most popular mystery writer of all time, Agatha Christie achieved the highest honor possible to a woman in Britain when she made a Dame of the British Empire.

Excerpt:

"Cousins by marriage and lovers by inclination, Roddy and Elinor were the ideal match. He loathed any display of emotion, while she was composed at all times. Then they got an anonymous letter warning that their rich Aunt Laura was thinking of cutting them off, and their world vanished. Roddy did the unthinkable, and fell in love. And Elinor herself charged with murder. When Hercule Poirot is hired to uncover the truth, even the inimitable Belgian detective is stumped. For a time."

ISBN: 0-425-06801-3

Book Quiz:

This author is popular with murder/mystery novels. Many of the novels have been re-released over the years, this particular book (the copy that I have) has been copyrighted four times, 1939, 1940, 1967, 1968.

She lists a quote from Shakespeare - 

Come away, come away, death,

And in cypress let me be laid;

Fly away, fly away, breath;

I am slain by a fair cruel maid.

My shroud of white, stuck all with yew,

O prepare it!

My part of death, no one so true 

Did share it.

Quotes from the book:

"This is to Warn You,

   I'm naming no Names but there's Someone sucking up to your Aunt and if you're not kareful you'll get cut Out of Everything. Girls Are very Artful and Old Ladies is Soft when Young Ones suck up to Them and Flatter them What I say is You'd best come down and see for Yourself whats Going On its not right you and the Young Gentleman should be Done Out of What's yours - and She's Very Artful and the Old Lady might Pop off at any time.

       Well-Wisher" (page ?)  pg. 7

"Maybe she did. But there's many would have forgotten conveniently afterwards. Relations are like that. I've seen a few things, I can tell you! People dying and saying they know they can leave it to their son or their dear daughter to carry out their wishes. Nine times out of ten, dear son and dear daughter find some very good reason to do nothing of the kind. Human nature's human nature, and nobody likes parting with money if they're not legally compelled to!..."  (page ?)  pg. 62

"So what follow - if a man stood here watching, and if he afterwards went to that window and climbed in and tampered with the sandwiches? What did he thing and believe? He though, he must have thought, that the sandwiches were to be eaten by ...."  (page ?)  pg. 177

Can you:

*Name the author?

*The title of the book?

*Who is the mystery series about?

Book Quiz

Book Quiz:

This author is popular with murder/mystery novels. Many of the novels have been re-released over the years, this particular book (the copy that I have) has been copyrighted four times, 1939, 1940, 1967, 1968.

She lists a quote from Shakespeare - 

Come away, come away, death,

And in cypress let me be laid;

Fly away, fly away, breath;

I am slain by a fair cruel maid.

My shroud of white, stuck all with yew,

O prepare it!

My part of death, no one so true 

Did share it.

Quotes from the book:

"This is to Warn You,

   I'm naming no Names but there's Someone sucking up to your Aunt and if you're not kareful you'll get cut Out of Everything. Girls Are very Artful and Old Ladies is Soft when Young Ones suck up to Them and Flatter them What I say is You'd best come down and see for Yourself whats Going On its not right you and the Young Gentleman should be Done Out of What's yours - and She's Very Artful and the Old Lady might Pop off at any time.

       Well-Wisher" (page ?)

"Maybe she did. But there's many would have forgotten conveniently afterwards. Relations are like that. I've seen a few things, I can tell you! People dying and saying they know they can leave it to their son or their dear daughter to carry out their wishes. Nine times out of ten, dear son and dear daughter find some very good reason to do nothing of the kind. Human nature's human nature, and nobody likes parting with money if they're not legally compelled to!..."  (page ?)

"So what follow - if a man stood here watching, and if he afterwards went to that window and climbed in and tampered with the sandwiches? What did he thing and believe? He though, he must have thought, that the sandwiches were to be eaten by ...."  (page ?)

Can you:

*Name the author?

*The title of the book?

*Who is the mystery series about?

Answer to Book Quiz (May 13, 2013)

Answer:     The Highwayman by Catherine Reynolds

The-Highwayman- by Catherine Reynolds

Excerpt:

"Miss Jane Lockwood, spinster, Lady of Quality and model of propriety, had a secret bent for Adventure. Perhaps that was why when her inebriated coachman shot a man suspected of terrorizing the neighbourhood, she decided to nurse the victim in her own home - despite the 'delicate' nature of his wound. And maybe that was why she decided to detain him there - in hopes of reforming him, of course.

But Jon 'Sebast' was not quite what he seemed. The truth was far worse than Jane had ever imagined! Had she known she was harbouring one of London's most notorious rakes in her home, she might just have turned and run for her life!"

ISBN: 0-373-31209-1

Book Quiz

In 1993 this book was printed for a November release by this publishing agency. On Amazon this author is listed has having at least one other book that was published in the early 1990s, both have been re-released in  2010.

As most of the books that I have easy access to are regency romances, the quiz on this book is for this time period (Regency time period is from England during the rein of King George III being 1811-1820).

Quotes from the book:

The old man was rumoured to have been as rich as Croesus, but a pinchpenny who had begrudged every farthing he was forced to spend. (What page?)     pg. 8

His left hand and arm seemed to trapped some how at his side, but the right one was free and he moved it toward his chest, only to encounter a handful of hair. Further exploration told him that this was attached to a head, and he raised his own head from the pillow to squint down at the apparition lying on his chest. (What page?)   pg. 30

Silence then reigned while he consumed several astonishingly large bites of bread, beef and cheese with obvious relish. Fascinated, she watched his hand as he raised the mug to his mouth for a long swallow of ale,...  (What page?)   pg. 51

Can you:

• Name the author?
• Name the book?

Please, click and share with others. :)

Book Quiz

Book Quiz

In 1993 this book was printed for a November release by this publishing agency. On Amazon this author is listed has having at least one other book that was published in the early 1990s, both have been re-released in  2010.

As most of the books that I have easy access to are regency romances, the quiz on this book is for this time period (Regency time period is from England during the rein of King George III being 1811-1820).

Quotes from the book:

The old man was rumoured to have been as rich as Croesus, but a pinchpenny who had begrudged every farthing he was forced to spend. (What page?)

His left hand and arm seemed to trapped some how at his side, but the right one was free and he moved it toward his chest, only to encounter a handful of hair. Further exploration told him that this was attached to a head, and he raised his own head from the pillow to squint down at the apparition lying on his chest. (What page?)

Silence then reigned while he consumed several astonishingly large bites of bread, beef and cheese with obvious relish. Fascinated, she watched his hand as he raised the mug to his mouth for a long swallow of ale,...  (What page?)

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Book Quiz--- Answer

Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters

Excerpt:

The thing was there. 

Pale in the moonlight, it stood motionless, not on the ledge, but on the lower slope. This time the moon shone full upon it, and there could be no mistake as to its nature. I could almost make out the pattern of the bandaging across its breast. The featureless head was wrapped all around with cloth. It was bad enough to see this monstrosity when it stood motionless; but as i watched, the head turned. Its slow, weaving movement was appalling, like that of an eyeless creature of the abyss blindly seeking some source of attraction even more alluring than light....

• The first printing of the book was March 1976 (price for the paperback was $1.50!)
• available from Amazon (link will open a new window)

Can you name this book & author?

In 1975 this book was published by Fawcett Crest Book.

• paperback has 288 pages
• is available in most formats
• major fictitious character, some historic personages make brief appearances

Quotes from the book:

I am informed, by the self-appointed Critic who reads over my shoulder as I write, that I have already committed an error. If those seemingly simple English words do indeed imply that which I am told they imply to the vulgar, I must in justice to Evelyn find other phrasing.  pg11

A criminal of another kind might hope to profit, however, and I came tot he conclusion that my visitor had been a would-be thief, a little more imaginative than his fellow, who hoped by his imitation of an Egyptian to confound a wakeful victim long enough to effect his escape.  pg 69

So the scheme we had arranged was carried out. We had great difficulty in persuading Evelyn to go, but finally she agreed, as she thought, to a quick journey to and from the river...   pg 209