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The Distaff Side

A Novel

Author: Elizabeth Palmer

The Distaff Side

The Distaff Side

$11.99

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About This Book

A beautifully crafted family saga set in post WWI England, complete with stolen family jewels, kidnapping, illicit forbidden passion, Russian spies, stiff upper class body parts (lips, etc.), and murder

Page Count
288
On Sale
01/14/2014

Book Details

When Bertie, a browbeaten son of Britain's upper crust, wants to marry Mai, the feminist who lives in the mansion down the road, his mother, Augusta, the ultra-snobby Langham matriarch, opposes their union. Tides turn, however, with the introduction of Zhenia Dashkova, the mysterious Russian princess in possession of the Dashkov family emeralds. Beautiful and charming, Zhenia catches the Langhams' eyes at once. But what they don't know can hurt them amidst an elaborate web of fabricated identity and stolen jewels. Combining Jane Austen's wit with Sherlock Holmes's story line, Elizabeth Palmer's The Distaff Side brings historical intrigue to new heists.

Imprint Publisher

Thomas Dunne Books

ISBN

9781466862630

In The News

“Agreeably romantic adventures and high living in town and country . . . entertain.” —Kirkus Reviews

“. . . nicely decorated with period detail . . . will appeal to readers who like their family sagas with a British accent.” —Booklist

“Palmer, quite adept at portraying English country life, creates another entertaining tale.” —Romantic Times Bookclub

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The Distaff Side

The Distaff Side

$11.99

e-Book