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Arabella Dempsey’s dear friend Jane Austen warned her against teaching. But Miss Climpson’s Select Seminary for Young Ladies seems the perfect place for Arabella to claim her independence while keeping an eye on her younger sisters nearby. Just before Christmas, she accepts a position at the... read more

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  • “"The Middle Ages were called the Dark Ages because they had no windows. In the Renaissance, they discovered glass and everything became light."”
  • “When Turnip spotted Arabella Dempsey, he did the sensible, mature thing. He began sawing at a tree with the wrong side of his ax.”
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England

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 7 of 13 in Pink Carnation. (standard series)

Preceded by The Betrayal of the Blood Lily, and followed by The Orchid Affair.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Lauren Willig (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Dutton
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 9780525951872
Page Count: 352

Awards edit see section history

  • RITA Award (2011: Regency Historical Romance, Winner)

Classification edit see section history

  • Library of Congress: PS3623.I575 M57 2010
  • Dewey: 813.6

Books with Additional Background Information edit see section history

   
  • The Secret History of the Pink Carnation
  • The Masque of the Black Tulip
  • The Deception of the Emerald Ring
  • The Seduction of the Crimson Rose
  • The Temptation of the Night Jasmine
  • The Betrayal of the Blood Lily

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