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Black Sheep Trilogy #3
Polly and the Prince
Beautiful and artistically gifted Polly Prince has no time for romance, until she sets her eyes on charismatic Russian Prince Kolya and must choose between marriage and family and her art
190 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1991
About the author
Carola Dunn
91 books898 followersCarola Dunn is the author of more than 30 Regency romances, as well as 16 mysteries (the Daisy Dalrymple mystery series is set in England in the 1920s). Ms. Dunn was born and grew up in England, where she got a B.A. in Russian and French from Manchester University. She travelled as far as Fiji before returning to settle in California. After 30 years in the US, she says she still sounds as if she arrived a month ago.
Prior to writing, Ms. Dunn’s various jobs included market research, child-care, construction--from foundation trenches to roofing--and writing definitions for a dictionary of science and technology. She wrote her first novel in 1979, a Regency which she sold to Warner Books.
Now living in Eugene, Oregon, Ms. Dunn has a son in California who has just made her a grandmother, and a large black dog named Willow who takes her for a walk by the Willamette River each morning. (www.belgravehouse.com)
Prior to writing, Ms. Dunn’s various jobs included market research, child-care, construction--from foundation trenches to roofing--and writing definitions for a dictionary of science and technology. She wrote her first novel in 1979, a Regency which she sold to Warner Books.
Now living in Eugene, Oregon, Ms. Dunn has a son in California who has just made her a grandmother, and a large black dog named Willow who takes her for a walk by the Willamette River each morning. (www.belgravehouse.com)
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August 16, 2024
Is he a tramp? Gentleman? Or Prince?
After saving Lord John Danville and Rebecca, Prince Kosya is exiled by Emperor Alexander. By the time he gets to England, he's a shabby, penny less, mess. Walking to London and passing through small towns he's looking for a bit of work to get food when he sees a lovely lady on stairs who trips and he manages to catch her before she is hurt. Of course his future is set.
A different story with a lady artist with her head in the stars and a former Prince who's working on becoming a English Gentleman.
After saving Lord John Danville and Rebecca, Prince Kosya is exiled by Emperor Alexander. By the time he gets to England, he's a shabby, penny less, mess. Walking to London and passing through small towns he's looking for a bit of work to get food when he sees a lovely lady on stairs who trips and he manages to catch her before she is hurt. Of course his future is set.
A different story with a lady artist with her head in the stars and a former Prince who's working on becoming a English Gentleman.
October 15, 2018
A sweet story. The female main character is a kindhearted, absentminded artist. The male main character is a charismatic extrovert with royal connections. The story is an ‘opposites attract’ themed romance. I actually liked the lady’s brother’s part in the story more but thy were both concluded with happy endings.
Minimal violence, no sex, mild language
Minimal violence, no sex, mild language
March 16, 2020
The word that comes to mind in regard to this novel is ‘immature’. It’s one of the writer’s earlier novels, and it’s definitely immature. Her later stories are much better in every aspect: characters, story structure, narrative, conflict. That said, it was still a nice short regency, with the emphasis on relationship. Quiet and unassuming. I liked it.
September 2, 2020
Painter Polly Howard literally stumbles upon scruffy Koyla. Together they embark on a mission to save the future King from assassination. There's art, mystery, a plot to murder & the discovery that Koyla is actually a Russian nobleman. A romance of course is the result.
October 23, 2017
3.5 ☆
September 29, 2019
Another good one. Carola Dunn never disappoints.
February 8, 2014
Companion to Lady in the Briars
Miss Polly Howard is a spinster artist, helping her family get by with her money from her artwork. Her mind ever on her art, Polly nearly meets with mishap and is rescued by the handsome Kolya. Believing he is a poor Russian laborer, Polly invites him to pose for her in exchange for food. At first her mother is skeptical of the unknown man, but Kolya soon endears himself to the family as he helps them prepare for their move from Tonbridge Welles to the country, where Polly's brother Ned makes his living as estate manager for Lord John Danville. Kolya and John are old friends from long ago and Kolya tags along with the Howards to ask his old friend for help building a new life in England. The Howards are surprised to discover that Kolya is on intimate terms with a gentleman but the news doesn't stop Polly from falling in love with the charming Russian. When Kolya is called to Brighton by the new King, Polly misses her friend, but is delighted when she learns that he has secured a position for her to paint portraits of Lady Sylvia Ellingham's young daughters. Lady Sylvia is kind and her daughters delightful and they are happy to welcome Kolya and Polly's brothers into the family fold. Soon Polly's talent catches the eye of the ton and even the King himself. Polly continues to receive support not only from her family but from Kolya as well. However, secrets may destroy the trust Polly has placed in the Russian and she inadvertently becomes involved in political turmoil which could cost her her life, not to mention her true love.
Miss Polly Howard is a spinster artist, helping her family get by with her money from her artwork. Her mind ever on her art, Polly nearly meets with mishap and is rescued by the handsome Kolya. Believing he is a poor Russian laborer, Polly invites him to pose for her in exchange for food. At first her mother is skeptical of the unknown man, but Kolya soon endears himself to the family as he helps them prepare for their move from Tonbridge Welles to the country, where Polly's brother Ned makes his living as estate manager for Lord John Danville. Kolya and John are old friends from long ago and Kolya tags along with the Howards to ask his old friend for help building a new life in England. The Howards are surprised to discover that Kolya is on intimate terms with a gentleman but the news doesn't stop Polly from falling in love with the charming Russian. When Kolya is called to Brighton by the new King, Polly misses her friend, but is delighted when she learns that he has secured a position for her to paint portraits of Lady Sylvia Ellingham's young daughters. Lady Sylvia is kind and her daughters delightful and they are happy to welcome Kolya and Polly's brothers into the family fold. Soon Polly's talent catches the eye of the ton and even the King himself. Polly continues to receive support not only from her family but from Kolya as well. However, secrets may destroy the trust Polly has placed in the Russian and she inadvertently becomes involved in political turmoil which could cost her her life, not to mention her true love.
October 24, 2014
I read these books because they're generally entertaining, predictable and don't require any mental effort..... However, this one is particularly silly! It's obviously necessary to suspend belief when reading this type of book, but it really was so ridiculous that I found myself more frustrated than entertained.
July 28, 2014
I have enjoyed all of Carola Dunn’s regency books I have read so far. They are a nice, quick, easy read and they have a Jane Austen feel to them. Each book is different enough from the others to feel fresh and her enjoyable writing style is consistent.
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May 26, 2017After reading this, I decided that Carola Dunn deserves a much more thorough examination. It'll be rough, but I'm willing to volunteer my time. *grin*
This book was different that most other clean regency romances in that the characters were well thought out and the plot was also. It was easy to read and still fun. I look forward to reading more.
This book was different that most other clean regency romances in that the characters were well thought out and the plot was also. It was easy to read and still fun. I look forward to reading more.
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