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Gentleman's Trade
1816 New Orleans Hugh Talverton surveyed the traffic in the streets. While walking today I heard no fewer than six different languages spoken, heard vendors hawking their wares in singsong fashion, bells have tolled from what seems like every corner, drums have sounded, bugles have blown, and I saw Gypsies singing and dancing in the streets. New Orleans has a music unlike any other city." While Vanessa Mannion warmed to the uppity Britisher's observation on her city, she bristled at her father's orders to be nice to him; especially since Hugh seemed to take delight in American mishaps. Particularly her own!"
249 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published March 1, 1988
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
January 18, 2022
Frm and Englishman to an American
I really liked the style of writing that Holly does. Her characters both male and female show very strong natural character. Love the fact she will have them in other of her books.
I really liked the style of writing that Holly does. Her characters both male and female show very strong natural character. Love the fact she will have them in other of her books.
March 15, 2018
Enjoyed this as a good American version of a regency novel.
January 1, 2022
I loved this book!
This was my first book from this author...definitely won't be my last! I loved the banter between Vanessa and Hugh.
This was my first book from this author...definitely won't be my last! I loved the banter between Vanessa and Hugh.
March 28, 2022
sweet read
This has some intrigue and a bit of action along with about three couples, who are all friends,who ultimately find their happy ever after
This has some intrigue and a bit of action along with about three couples, who are all friends,who ultimately find their happy ever after
February 2, 2017
Good lazy read
This novel got off to a slow start for me or I would rate it higher. It definitely got better as the plot moved along. I enjoyed the characters. It is clean with a little innuendo.
This novel got off to a slow start for me or I would rate it higher. It definitely got better as the plot moved along. I enjoyed the characters. It is clean with a little innuendo.
April 19, 2017
Very good
A regency character in New Orleans. The characters have personalities that are easy to see. Loving families and good friends. The villain and his mistress too. Entertaining.
A regency character in New Orleans. The characters have personalities that are easy to see. Loving families and good friends. The villain and his mistress too. Entertaining.
May 2, 2017
Provocative romance in post war 1812 New Orleans
British ex soldier and younger son of a British Aristocrat comes to New Orleans to visit with an American friend, check out the cotton market, and see what New Orleans looks like when not at war. He is soon drawn into the intrigue of merchants, beautiful American women, and merchants dealing American style. Well-written with well-developed characterization. Mild sexual and violent content. Interesting walk thorough old New Orleans.
British ex soldier and younger son of a British Aristocrat comes to New Orleans to visit with an American friend, check out the cotton market, and see what New Orleans looks like when not at war. He is soon drawn into the intrigue of merchants, beautiful American women, and merchants dealing American style. Well-written with well-developed characterization. Mild sexual and violent content. Interesting walk thorough old New Orleans.
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