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Set in nineteenth-century England, Edenbrooke is the story of Marianne Daventry, who is sent to Bath by her father after the untimely death of her mother. When an invitation arrives from her twin sister, Cecily, to join her at a wealth country estate for the summer, it seems like a dream come... read more
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When Marianne receives a letter from her twin sister, she is languishing from boredom in Bath with her grandmother and spinster aunt. After convincing her grandmother to let her go to her sister's aid, Marianne's idea of a restful country summer helping her sister snag the handsome Lord of... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters edit
- Miss Marianne Daventry: Main character of the story. Twin sister of Cecily
- Philip Wyndham: Son of Lady Caroline Wyndham. Brother to Louisa and William.
- Cecily Daventry: Marianne's twin sister.
- Louisa Wyndham: Cecily's best friend and sister of Philip Wyndham
- Lady Caroline Wyndham: Mother of Charles, Philip, William and Louisa. Old friend of Marianne's mother.
- Mr. Whittles: Neighbor of Marianne's grandmother in Bath
- Betsy: Marianne's maid
- James: the coachman who was driving Marianne to Edenbrooke
- Sir Charles Wyndham: The oldest of the 4 Wyndham children
- Miss Grace: A young woman that Marianne meets at Edenbrooke.
- William Wyndham: The 3rd of the Wyndham children
- Edith: Add a description of this character.
- Mrs. Clumpett: Phillip's aunt
- Amelia: Marianne's aunt
- Mr. Kellet: Marianne's cousin
- Mrs. Nutley: the woman hired to take care of James
- Mr. Clumpett: Phillip's uncle
- Mrs. Fairhurst: neighbor of the Wyndhams
- Rachel: William's wife
- Mr. Beaufort: Mr. Whittles' nephew
- Grandmother: Marianne's grandmother, with whom she is staying in Bath
Quotes edit
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“I lifted my chin and said, "pardon me. I was under the impression that I was addressing a gentleman. I can see that I was, as you said mistaken."”
Miss Marianne Daventry -
“"How many cows do you have?" he asked, a sly look flashing in his eyes.I watched him carefully. "Four." I wondered about that look"What are their names?""Who?" I asked, momentarily taken of guard"The cows." He looked at me blandly. "Surely they have names."Did people name their cows? I had no idea. "Of course they have names."”
Philip and Marianne -
“"Fate handed me a rare opportunity to talk to a lady without wondering if she was only interested in my wealth or title. And not just any lady." He smiled crookedly, and my heart skittered in my chest. "I couldn't pass up that opportunity. Your candor was worth the risk of your anger."”
Philip -
“Where have you been all morning? Scampering around the countryside like some farmer's brat again?""No, I only do that on odd days, Grandmother. I spend my even days learning how to mild cows.""Humph. I suppose you think yourself funny."”
Grandmother and Marianne
Setting & Locations edit
England
- Bath, England
- Edenbrooke
- France: where her father is
- London England
First Sentence edit
It was the oak tree that distracted me. I happened to glance up as I walked beneath its full, green canopy. The wind was tossing its leaves so that they twirled upon their stems, and at the sight I was struck by the realization that it had been much too long since I had twirled. I paused under the branches and tried to remember the last time I had felt the least need to twirl.
Table of Contents edit
Chapters 1 - 27
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 2 in A Proper Romance. (standard series)
Followed by Blackmoore.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Julianne Donaldson (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Shadow Mountain
Country: USA
Publication Date: March 27, 2012
ISBN: 978-1-60908-946-7
Page Count: 255
Publisher: Shadow Mountain
Country: USA
Publication Date: March 27, 2012
ISBN: 978-1-60908-946-7
Page Count: 255
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813.6
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