- Mass Market Paperback: 197 pages
- Publisher: Ivy Books (July 29 1998)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0449002349
- ISBN-13: 978-0449002346
- Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.7 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 23 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,231,608 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Girls grow into ladies, dearest. It happens all the time."
"That is not a lady, madam. That is Sibyl Cameron."
So says Tarquin Rome, a rather stiff, superbly handsome earl who has been harassed by this irrepressible mishap-prone chit since boyhood. Why then would his mother invite Sibyl to his artfully planned house party?
Why, indeed. The lofty earl is hardly likely to notice that the beautiful Sibyl is no longer in pinafores and pigtails--especially since he has invited three Incomparables from which he will choose his bride. But when embarrassing and awkward moments transpire at his gathering, Tarquin can only blame Sibyl. Which hardly explains his increasing desire for her company--and her affection. . . .
"That is not a lady, madam. That is Sibyl Cameron."
So says Tarquin Rome, a rather stiff, superbly handsome earl who has been harassed by this irrepressible mishap-prone chit since boyhood. Why then would his mother invite Sibyl to his artfully planned house party?
Why, indeed. The lofty earl is hardly likely to notice that the beautiful Sibyl is no longer in pinafores and pigtails--especially since he has invited three Incomparables from which he will choose his bride. But when embarrassing and awkward moments transpire at his gathering, Tarquin can only blame Sibyl. Which hardly explains his increasing desire for her company--and her affection. . . .
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The lofty Earl Tarquin Rome is hardly likely to notice that the beautiful Sibyl is no longer the mishap-prone chit she was as a child--especially since he has invited three Incomparables from which he will choose his bride. But when embarrassing and awkward moments transpire at his gathering, Tarquin can only blame Sibyl. Which hardly explains his increasing desire for her company--and her affection.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Extremely enjoyable book,
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This review is from: Best Laid Schemes (Mass Market Paperback)
Tarquin Rome is a stiff, somewhat pompous and boring Earl who has finally decided to take a wife. In typical fashion, he approaches the matter scientifically and methodically eliminating all possibilities until his choice is finally reduced to 'three graces'. Life is good, but suddenly, he discovers that his mother has decided to invite Sibyl Cameron to his bride-choosing house party. Tarquin has always had a problem with Sibyl. Basically, everything she does or says ends up embarrassing him.But Sibyl is no longer a mischievous child in pigtails wreaking havoc in his life, she has grown into a beautiful woman whom he finds himself strangely attracted to. The story is wonderfully funny, the monkey alone will have you up in whoops, so make sure you read this book privately if you don't want people to eye you oddly! Emma Jensen is a wonderful writer and she draws her characters with wonderful accuracy and detail. This is one book you'll want to keep since you'll probably enjoy reading it again and again.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful farce about a stuff shirt,
By Anne M. Marble "Anne" (MD, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Best Laid Schemes (Mass Market Paperback)
If you love seeing stuffed shirt heroes get their comeuppance, this is the book for you. Tarquin thinks he can pick his bride just as carefully as he might select the menu for an event. Naturally, nothing goes as he plans.Sibly is the unexpected guest -- the guest he really doesn't want -- and of course, the woman he really needs in his life. It doesn't take Tarquin long to figure out he would be crazy to marry any of his "perfect" brides, no matter how much planning went into their selection. It takes him a little longer to admit that the best choice has been in front of him all along. The would-be brides add much of the humor -- but the funniest moments come from Tarquin's reactions to the chaos. Though this is a farce, don't let that keep you away. There are also lots of passages of subtle humor. Now that I think about it, I might reread this shortly... Anne M. Marble Reviewer, All About Romance
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of my top 10 favorites,
By Gail "emma1701" (Cleveland, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Best Laid Schemes (Mass Market Paperback)
I absolutely love this book! I have already reread it once or twice since I purchased it. I don't usually laugh out loud, but did when reading some of Sybil's history with Tarquin. I found the heroine wonderfully engaging--intelligent,witty, warm and normal looking! And Tarquin--tall, dark, handsome and just enough aloof to be totally attractive to me. I loved the development of these two characters. Unlike the second Hong Kong reviewer, if you read carefully (and please don't skim this book!), you will find hints of Tarquin's enlightenment and recognition of his true feelings for Sybil sprinkled throughout the story. I would recommend this book highly--it is definitely a keeper.
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