Crossed Quills (Zebra Regency Romance) [Paperback]

Carola Dunn (Author)

Book Description

Series: Zebra Regency Romance | Publication Date: October 1, 1998

Philippa "Pippa" Lisle is more interested in politics than fashion. From Sweetbriar Cottage, she writes essays on the issues of the day, not daring to reveal herself as their author, the radical Prometheus. After all, what respectable gentleman would wed her if the truth were known that "she" was posing as a "he"? So when the disarmingly handsome Lord Selworth seeks Prometheus' literary help, Pippa is torn. She's sure if she accepts, her secret will be out.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Zebra (October 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821760076
• ISBN-13: 978-0821760079
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,374,449 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Carola Dunn is the author of the Daisy Dalrymple mysteries. Born and raised in England, the author now lives in Eugene, Oregon, USA.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A pseudonym pair, December 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Crossed Quills (Zebra Regency Romance) (Paperback)

The plot was orignal though it was true to the tradition. Young woman writing political essays under her departed father's false identity and the young lord in need of help with his maiden speech for his former career as a gothic writer made a romantic muddle of his serious speeches. Of this comes a twisting story which has the usual happy ending. This novel followed the regency tradition in shape of characters except for the hero (Lord Selworth) who was a fresh change to the all Mr. Darcys out there. Warm hearted and sensitive but not cynical. The heroine(Pippa Lisle) was on the other hand much related to the heroines of Jane Austen. The political discussion were a spice to the romance and the behaviour of the young lord in the end was really funny. In overall, this book will go down well with Regency fans.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Regency romance with a political background, December 31, 1999

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John Whelan (Ottawa, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Crossed Quills (Zebra Regency Romance) (Paperback)

An interesting book, had some details about Gunters which I wasn't aware, the hero Lord Wynn Selworth is actually a little different, thoughtful, who shares rooms with another very quiet gentleman the Honorable Gilbert Chubb. There is some social commentary but subtly done in a way that doesn't ram it down the reader's throat. Lord Selworth is a Whig after all. Philippa Lisle is the heroine, her father wrote radical articles under the pen name of `Promethesus', his daughter assisted him and on his death continued to write the articles, Lord Selworth needs the expertise of Promethesus for his maiden speech, Pippa's sister needs a season. Philippa's mother suggests, a deal is struck, a romance is played out.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A delightful romp!, May 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Crossed Quills (Zebra Regency Romance) (Paperback)

I thought that this book was simply a delightful read. Predictable? Yes, but fun nonetheless. Mistaken identities and the power of the truth must be revealed before love can conquer all. It is another great novel from Carola Dunn.