The Dallancy Bequest

by Tessa Barclay

The compelling new romantic novel from one of Britain's best-loved storytellers When genealogist Laura Wainwright receives an enquiry from a Canadian named Neil Crandel, her curiosity is aroused ?{ not least by a piece of lace bought in the nineteenth century by George Dallancy for his daughter Marianne. Laura and Neil unravel the threads of a complicated family history, whilst dealing with their own modern-day family problems.

444 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 2005

About the author

Pseudonym of Jean Bowden

Tessa Barclay is the author of many much-loved family sagas and historical romance novels, including the Wine Widow trilogy, the four-part Craigallan series, and the Corvill Weaving saga – all coming soon in new paperback editions and as ebooks for the very first time from Corazon Books. Tessa began her writing career after being educated at the Miss Jean Brodie school, and has since written over 100 books. As Jean Bowden, she wrote the acclaimed Nurses at War.

Other known pseudonyms:
Babara Annandale
Belinda Dell
Jocelyn Barry
Avon Curry
Jennifer Bland
Lee MacKenzie

Reviews

[Laurie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked this book! It was unpretentious but very pleasant to read. I loved that it talked about genealogy, human relations, love, and that it was positive (for the main characters at least). The typos were a turnoff though.

[Maureen · Rating 3 out of 5]

First book I've read by Tessa Barclay. Now realise she wrote loads more. May try another.