The Riddle of Alabaster Royal
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Synopsis:
Alternate Synopsis:
Expressly against the wishes of both his father and mother, Jack heads to the country to the estate of Alabaster Royal, his inheritance from his Grandmama. It promises to be deserted and a little run-down, but the prospect of some peace and quiet is more than Jack can refuse.
But as Jack nears the village of Gallery-on-Tang, everyone he meets gawks in shock at the mention of Alabaster Royal, mutters a few words about the "accursed" place, and refuses to elaborate.
When he finally arrives at his estate, the presence of a mysterious and beautiful young woman marks an end to Jack's plans for rest and relaxation. Miss Consuela Jones is the granddaughter of an Italian duchess and the daughter of an English artist who died on the grounds of Alabaster Royal. Consuela thinks that he was murdered and wants Jack to help her find out why ...
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Main Characters:
Jack Vespa
Consuela Jones
Paige Manderville
Tobias Broderick
Rating: (out of 5)
Reviews:
"No one, absolutely no one, creates more heartstopping adventure than Ms. Veryan." Romantic Times
"There's nothing usual about Patricia Veryan's delightful The Riddle of Alabaster Royal." Detroit Free Press
"Very good Veryan. Jollity, junkets, and a juicy mystery." Kirkus Reviews
"Dashing good fun from genre master Veryan in her best effort yet -- a Regency that rises farther above the formula than her fine novels usually do." Publishers Weekly
Quotes:
"You wouldn't be Paige Manderville?" he enquired, peering mistily.
"The debonair Dandy of Mayfair," said Broderick, with a gallant attempt at a chuckle.
"The devil!" exclaimed Vespa.
"I think I resent that. Sir," complained Manderville.
"In a revolting way, you're brilliant." Vespa to Broderick
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Trivia:
- Battle of Vittoria
- Guest stars Tristram Leith, mentions tons of others including Tim Van Lindsay.
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