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Cousins of a Kind
Young American Miss Theo Radlett turns the lives and fortunes of the English Radlett family upside down. But can she win their hearts as well?
Another charming Regency Romance from the award-winning author. Perfect for fans of Mary Balogh, Jane Aiken Hodge and Alice Chetwynd Ley.
When Theo arrives at Shallowford from Philadelphia, she is certainly not what her English family anticipated. Theo's quick-tempered grandather, Lord Radlett , was expecting a male heir, and wastes no time in showing his great displeasure.
Beau Radlett , Theo's cousin, is threatened by her appearance at the family home. Will the Radletts underestimate the lengths to which he is prepared to go, in order to safeguard his future?
And what of handsome, rakish Benedict Radlett ? Can Theo rely on him as an ally, or is he only interested in using her to obtain riches for himself?
A shocking discovery and a change of heart lead Theo into deadly peril. Will the true intentions of the Radlett men be revealed before it is too late?
Another charming Regency Romance from the award-winning author. Perfect for fans of Mary Balogh, Jane Aiken Hodge and Alice Chetwynd Ley.
When Theo arrives at Shallowford from Philadelphia, she is certainly not what her English family anticipated. Theo's quick-tempered grandather, Lord Radlett , was expecting a male heir, and wastes no time in showing his great displeasure.
Beau Radlett , Theo's cousin, is threatened by her appearance at the family home. Will the Radletts underestimate the lengths to which he is prepared to go, in order to safeguard his future?
And what of handsome, rakish Benedict Radlett ? Can Theo rely on him as an ally, or is he only interested in using her to obtain riches for himself?
A shocking discovery and a change of heart lead Theo into deadly peril. Will the true intentions of the Radlett men be revealed before it is too late?
192 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1985
About the author
Sheila Walsh
28 books11 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
Born Sheila O'Nions in 1928 in Birmingham, England, UK. During the Second World War, her family moved to Southport, Lancashire, where she met Des Walsh, son of the Thomas Walsh, who had a jewelry store at 39 Chapel Street since 1926. In 1950, Sheila married with Des Walsh, and they had two daughters, Fran Walsh and Tess Walsh. Sheila worked during years in her husband's familiar jewelry store, with her husband, her husband elder brother Gerard and his wife Dorothy[2].
In 1971, Sheila joined the Southport Writers' Circle, and years later, in 1986 was elected life president. In 1980 she became the vice-president of the Romantic Novelists' Association, and later elected Chairman (1985-1987).
Her debut novel, The Golden Songbird, won the Netta Muskett award for new writers from the Romantic Novelists' Association, and in 1984, her novel, A Highly Respectable Marriage won the Elizabeth Goudge award.
Sheila Walsh died on 20 January 2009, at 80.
Born Sheila O'Nions in 1928 in Birmingham, England, UK. During the Second World War, her family moved to Southport, Lancashire, where she met Des Walsh, son of the Thomas Walsh, who had a jewelry store at 39 Chapel Street since 1926. In 1950, Sheila married with Des Walsh, and they had two daughters, Fran Walsh and Tess Walsh. Sheila worked during years in her husband's familiar jewelry store, with her husband, her husband elder brother Gerard and his wife Dorothy[2].
In 1971, Sheila joined the Southport Writers' Circle, and years later, in 1986 was elected life president. In 1980 she became the vice-president of the Romantic Novelists' Association, and later elected Chairman (1985-1987).
Her debut novel, The Golden Songbird, won the Netta Muskett award for new writers from the Romantic Novelists' Association, and in 1984, her novel, A Highly Respectable Marriage won the Elizabeth Goudge award.
Sheila Walsh died on 20 January 2009, at 80.
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August 20, 2024
DNF p. 100.
I gave it a good shake, but at just under the halfway mark I realized that I was... well... pretty damn bored. The plot creeps along at a glacial pace, and while the heroine is wonderful and the family suitably dreadful, the whole thing felt a bit aimless and directionless and meandering. When we are informed our dear heroine is to go to London to have a season I threw my hands up and checked out, because lawdy, I can imagine it now. Interminable scenes of dress fittings and balls and other tedious, annoying bollocks that I've never liked and never will.
No thanks.
I gave it a good shake, but at just under the halfway mark I realized that I was... well... pretty damn bored. The plot creeps along at a glacial pace, and while the heroine is wonderful and the family suitably dreadful, the whole thing felt a bit aimless and directionless and meandering. When we are informed our dear heroine is to go to London to have a season I threw my hands up and checked out, because lawdy, I can imagine it now. Interminable scenes of dress fittings and balls and other tedious, annoying bollocks that I've never liked and never will.
No thanks.
April 18, 2021
While the plot doesn't feel very original - even if the heroine was born in America - the book is a worthy read because Theo is one of the most adorable, clever, sensible female protagonist in regency romance genre. She's outspoken without being vulgar, she's kindhearted but let's no one take advantage of her.
She's the brightest star in the book.
3.5 stars.
She's the brightest star in the book.
3.5 stars.
May 31, 2020
SYNOPSIS:
Newly-arrived from Philadelphia, Theo Radlett has been disowned by her grandfather, Lord Radlett, than threatened by her cousin Beau. Now Benedict, a distant relative seems determined to use her as a means of gaining the Radlett fortune. Theo vows not to become his puppet - but how can she stop herself, when she is already in love with him?
Newly-arrived from Philadelphia, Theo Radlett has been disowned by her grandfather, Lord Radlett, than threatened by her cousin Beau. Now Benedict, a distant relative seems determined to use her as a means of gaining the Radlett fortune. Theo vows not to become his puppet - but how can she stop herself, when she is already in love with him?
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