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Never as Strangers
Elisa wanted moonlight and roses. She had no use for her stepsister Charlotte's scheming ways. Nor could she understand the young girl's interest in Garth Brandau, a man 15 years her senior.
But when Charlotte suddenly ran off to Europe...when Garth suddenly appeared in Elisa's apartment...when he awoke in the morning to announce their "secret engagement" to her roommate, Elisa knew things had gone too far too fast. Garth was handsome, wealthy, successful-everything a practical woman would want. But to Elisa, a hopeless romantic, he was an arrogant stranger who had awakened her passions. If he meant to have her, he would first have to win her heart.
But when Charlotte suddenly ran off to Europe...when Garth suddenly appeared in Elisa's apartment...when he awoke in the morning to announce their "secret engagement" to her roommate, Elisa knew things had gone too far too fast. Garth was handsome, wealthy, successful-everything a practical woman would want. But to Elisa, a hopeless romantic, he was an arrogant stranger who had awakened her passions. If he meant to have her, he would first have to win her heart.
Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1982
About the author
Marian Babson
67 books93 followersMarian Babson, a pseudonym for Ruth Stenstreem, was born in Salem, Massachusetts, but lived in London for the greater part of her life.
She worked as a librarian; managed a campaign headquarters; was a receptionist, secretary, and den mother to a firm of commercial artists; and was co-editor of a machine knitting magazine, despite the fact that she can’t knit, even with two needles.
A long sojourn as a temp sent her into the heart of business life all over London, working for architects, law firms, the British Museum, a Soho club, and even a visiting superstar.
She also served as secretary to the Crime Writers’ Association. She became a full-time writer whose many interests included theatre, cinema, art, cooking, travel, and, of course, cats, which feature in many of her mystery books. Her first published work was 'Cover-Up Story' in 1971 and 'Only the Cat' (2007) was her 44th novel.
The publisher's tagline for her style is "Murder Most British," a style reflected in each of her novels. Any violence is not graphically described and the sleuths are usually amateurs.
She re-used certain characters, such as the publicity firm Perkins & Tate, and a couple of ageing actresses, her books all stand-alone and can be read in any order.
Gerry Wolstenholme
September 2010
She worked as a librarian; managed a campaign headquarters; was a receptionist, secretary, and den mother to a firm of commercial artists; and was co-editor of a machine knitting magazine, despite the fact that she can’t knit, even with two needles.
A long sojourn as a temp sent her into the heart of business life all over London, working for architects, law firms, the British Museum, a Soho club, and even a visiting superstar.
She also served as secretary to the Crime Writers’ Association. She became a full-time writer whose many interests included theatre, cinema, art, cooking, travel, and, of course, cats, which feature in many of her mystery books. Her first published work was 'Cover-Up Story' in 1971 and 'Only the Cat' (2007) was her 44th novel.
The publisher's tagline for her style is "Murder Most British," a style reflected in each of her novels. Any violence is not graphically described and the sleuths are usually amateurs.
She re-used certain characters, such as the publicity firm Perkins & Tate, and a couple of ageing actresses, her books all stand-alone and can be read in any order.
Gerry Wolstenholme
September 2010
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April 6, 2020
Actually really good!
April 9, 2024
I just couldn't get into this story, didn't hold my interest. Maybe it's just me, or maybe it's just boring?
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