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The Wicked Corinthian
Emma Kendrick refuses to sit by and watch while her beloved younger sister Charmian weds the Earl of Somerville, a man who Emma is certain will live up to his roguish reputation
224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1990
About the author
Eileen Jackson
9 books2 followersHaving written short stories for many years, Eileen was in her late forties before she turned to novel writing and first had her talent recognised by being published in America.
It was towards the end of the 1970s, when she was taken up by the London literary agent Gerald Pollinger, that her career blossomed in the UK and then worldwide. Bringing up and caring for her family did not stop Eileen from finding the time to write each and every day – a routine she urged upon young writers whenever asked to speak or comment upon a writer’s life. She was a very versatile author, and wrote for a variety of markets - from dark Victorian mysteries to swashbuckling pirate adventures, and from Mills & Boon modern romances to tales of Regency elegance quivering with emotional turmoil.
Towards the end of her career, Eileen tackled the big book, the family saga, and produced six novels for Hodder Headline under the pen-name, Elizabeth Warne. Eileen always undertook in-depth research for all her books, to ensure historical and geographic accuracy. Her authentic handling of dialogue was also the result of careful research. A favourite setting for her family sagas was the early part of the 20th century and, for each new book, Eileen went to the people who could remember and describe life, love, good times and the problems that beset those who lived at that time.
Eileen settled in Scotland, with her husband John and her family, in 1977. For the past twenty years she lived with her husband in a Regency cottage near Straiton. She always said how lucky she was to live in such a wonderful spot in the world and talked of the kindness of those around her.
Pseudonym/s: Helen May
It was towards the end of the 1970s, when she was taken up by the London literary agent Gerald Pollinger, that her career blossomed in the UK and then worldwide. Bringing up and caring for her family did not stop Eileen from finding the time to write each and every day – a routine she urged upon young writers whenever asked to speak or comment upon a writer’s life. She was a very versatile author, and wrote for a variety of markets - from dark Victorian mysteries to swashbuckling pirate adventures, and from Mills & Boon modern romances to tales of Regency elegance quivering with emotional turmoil.
Towards the end of her career, Eileen tackled the big book, the family saga, and produced six novels for Hodder Headline under the pen-name, Elizabeth Warne. Eileen always undertook in-depth research for all her books, to ensure historical and geographic accuracy. Her authentic handling of dialogue was also the result of careful research. A favourite setting for her family sagas was the early part of the 20th century and, for each new book, Eileen went to the people who could remember and describe life, love, good times and the problems that beset those who lived at that time.
Eileen settled in Scotland, with her husband John and her family, in 1977. For the past twenty years she lived with her husband in a Regency cottage near Straiton. She always said how lucky she was to live in such a wonderful spot in the world and talked of the kindness of those around her.
Pseudonym/s: Helen May
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July 5, 2023
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1.2 stars
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August 28, 2017
"The Wicked Corinthian" by Eileen Jackson 1990
Emma Kendrick's father had died leaving a ton of debts. While they were paying off some of them, others were demanding payment immediately. Her mother was the guardian of the heir, her eldest son and thus she was the one to go to debtor's prison. What were they to do? Her younger sister, Charmian was a beauty. If she had a season in London, it was a given she would find a wealthy husband even without a dowry.
After everyone in the family pooled their money, they were ready to set their plan in motion, but right after they started for London, they came upon an accident of an overturned stage which was caused by some wild corinthian taking over the reins of the stage coach. They had to spend some of their precious fund to stay overnight at an inferior inn.
So when Emma went out to the stables late that night (with only her cloak over her nightgown) because she was worried about her elderly coachman, she ran into the man who had caused her and her family and many others injury and a lot of expense and trouble. Thinking she was a maid, a servant, he flirted with her and she found herself caught up in his arms and kissed by him. She wasn't going to speak at first but her temper got the best of her and she told him what she thought of him acting so reckless to endanger others. He realized his mistake because her speech was that of a Lady not a servant.
At their first ball, she met up with him, the notorious Earl of Somerville. Somerville started to show favoritism to Charmian and her mother was in alt because Somerville was handsome and wealthy.
Emma started to rethink what she and her family were doing. Was it right to sell Charmin in marriage with this Earl of Infamy?
Is he the answer to their prayers or is it the beginning of nightmare for Emma as she believed she is coming under his spell. Another good story from Eileen Jackson. Happy Reading!
Emma Kendrick's father had died leaving a ton of debts. While they were paying off some of them, others were demanding payment immediately. Her mother was the guardian of the heir, her eldest son and thus she was the one to go to debtor's prison. What were they to do? Her younger sister, Charmian was a beauty. If she had a season in London, it was a given she would find a wealthy husband even without a dowry.
After everyone in the family pooled their money, they were ready to set their plan in motion, but right after they started for London, they came upon an accident of an overturned stage which was caused by some wild corinthian taking over the reins of the stage coach. They had to spend some of their precious fund to stay overnight at an inferior inn.
So when Emma went out to the stables late that night (with only her cloak over her nightgown) because she was worried about her elderly coachman, she ran into the man who had caused her and her family and many others injury and a lot of expense and trouble. Thinking she was a maid, a servant, he flirted with her and she found herself caught up in his arms and kissed by him. She wasn't going to speak at first but her temper got the best of her and she told him what she thought of him acting so reckless to endanger others. He realized his mistake because her speech was that of a Lady not a servant.
At their first ball, she met up with him, the notorious Earl of Somerville. Somerville started to show favoritism to Charmian and her mother was in alt because Somerville was handsome and wealthy.
Emma started to rethink what she and her family were doing. Was it right to sell Charmin in marriage with this Earl of Infamy?
Is he the answer to their prayers or is it the beginning of nightmare for Emma as she believed she is coming under his spell. Another good story from Eileen Jackson. Happy Reading!
April 28, 2020
This is another re-read for me from some 20 years ago. I fell in love with the H when I was 19 and yes I still love him. He's a Luther type of hero (as in DCI John Luther), his good deeds are always seen as bad and ends up in trouble for them. The misunderstood, complex, H. Hmmm I love DCI John Luther.....
I don't think the h was much to write home about, as another reviewer said - she's whiny, a little judgmental and prone to having her own pity parties albeit in her head. I loved the H's two aunts, they needed a little more air time. But the idea of the H being in love with one sister and getting engaged to another doesn't sit well with me hence the 3 stars.
I don't think the h was much to write home about, as another reviewer said - she's whiny, a little judgmental and prone to having her own pity parties albeit in her head. I loved the H's two aunts, they needed a little more air time. But the idea of the H being in love with one sister and getting engaged to another doesn't sit well with me hence the 3 stars.
June 28, 2016
Emma whines too much... and I can't figure out Sommerville.. he's in love with Emma but he pursues her sister...
March 6, 2016
judged for having embroidery
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