The Inheritance (G K Hall Large Print Book Series) [Large Print] [Hardcover]

Joan Johnston (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1995 | Series: G K Hall Large Print Book Series

Daisy knew that someday, somehow, she would pay for wanting what no proper woman wanted…

The ravishing Duchess Daisy vowed to save Severn Manor by marrying Nicholas Calloway, a Texas bounty hunter come to claim his family’s ancestral lands. But the moment they met, the slate eyed barbarian took Daisy’s breath away. She proposed a marriage of convenience. But she hadn’t reckoned on flash-fire passion with the savage new duke…

Nicholas Calloway came to England to discover the truth about his bastard birth, then sell his inherited estate—with Duchess Daisy’s help. Her price was marriage. He agreed, determined to have her on his own terms–only to find himself hostage to the fiery redhead he couldn’t leave behind…

The highly acclaimed bestselling author of Outlaw’s Bride, Joan Johnston brings to life two extraordinary characters—an outrageous duchess and an unlikely duke—in a love story that enchants and enthralls to the very last page.

--This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Set in 19th-century England and America, Johnston's latest release after Outlaw's Bride is like thin soup: all the ingredients are there, but it just isn't satisfying. Liberally dosed with romantic cliches, the watery plot revolves around Texas rancher Nicholas Calloway who, as a child, had been disowned by his father, the Duke of Severn. A nasty rumor-and Nick's unusual coloring-had the Duke believing Nick was not his natural son. Twenty-some-odd years later, Nick is the only living heir to his father's vast English estate. Although the bitter young man is only interested in the money the sale of Severn Manor will bring, Daisy, the former Duchess of Severn and his cousin's widow, will do anything, including offering herself in marriage to Nick, to keep the estate intact. Johnston, who does short contemporary westerns to perfection, can't seem to create the same page-turning qualities in this much longer historical. Even Nick's search for his true parentage-the only bit of tension in the story, loses punch when Johnston immediately introduces her readers to the character who holds the key to the mystery, then lets her hero ignore the obvious. In short, not much here to sink your teeth into.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

About the Author

Joan Johnston is the bestselling, award-winning author of fourteen historical romances and twenty contemporary romance novels. She received a Master of Arts degree in Theater from the University of Illinois and was graduated with honors from the University of Texas School of Law at Austin. She is currently a full-time writer who lives in South Florida. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 418 pages
• Publisher: G K Hall & Co (December 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0783813724
• ISBN-13: 978-0783813721
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,155,636 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Joan Johnston, the New York Times bestselling author of the Bitter Creek novels A STRANGER'S GAME, THE NEXT MRS. BLACKTHORNE, THE RIVALS, THE PRICE, THE LONER, THE TEXAN, THE COWBOY, and the historicals NO LONGER A STRANGER and COLTER'S WIFE, has written more than forty award-winning historical and contemporary romance novels. She received a master of arts degree in theater from the University of Illinois and graduated with honors from the University of Texas School of Law at Austin. Joan Johnston lives in Colorado and South Florida.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Cowboy and The Duchess, April 16, 2007

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L. Shirley "Laurie's Boomer Views" (Huntington Beach,CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Inheritance (Mass Market Paperback)

This review refers to "The Inheritance" by Joan Johnston...

If you have been following the Joan Johnston wester/romance series, "The Inheritance" will be the first read in the Maverick Heart series. This one doesn't take place in the old or new West though. It will have you traveling to the countryside of England over 100 years ago. We still get a tough rugged cowboy to drool over, only this one has met his match with an obstinate but beautiful Duchess.

Nicholas Calloway, a bounty hunter, rancher and single father of yet another rugged cowboy, travels to England to sell Severn Manor. As a boy he lived there as Nicholas Windermere, son of His Grace, the Duke. Banished from the Manor at the tender age of 8 with his mother for her alleged affair, of which Nicholas was the result, they made their way to America, where his mother had to resort to prostitution to keep food in their bellies. Some 2 dozen years later, a proper English gentleman shows up at Nicholas' ranch, letting him know that he is next in line to inherit, not only the manor, and the tenants, but the title as well. He figures to sail over, sell the place and have enough to support himself and his son for years to come. But of course complications arise. The wife of the former Duke(Nick's deceased cousin) is running the show. Duchess Daisy can barely tolerate this cold barbarian and his American ways, but in order to save her precious Manor and the tenants that live there, she will make the supreme sacrifice and marry the beast, hoping to convince him not to sell.

A second storyline keeps it interesting, as there is a bit of a mystery, surrounding the parentage of Nicholas. Is he really the Duke, or an illegitimate heir. He has got his hands full with the feisty Daisy, and the search for his real father. But will the results keep him there on the beautiful land he was born, or will he sell out and leave Daisy and the tenants to fend for themselves.

The passion heats up between these two, who each vow to get what they want and never give their hearts. If you have read any of Johnston's novels, you already know that she can make the pages sizzle. I found this one to be especially sensuous. She also has a way of putting you right into the surroundings, and getting involved with the characters. Nick's son also finds romance, but his heart is in Texas. The only thing that was missing from this one, that I have enjoyed in most of her other works is some exciting adventure, and some bad guys to spice things up a bit.

Next up in this series is Maverick Heart. From what I've read about it, a Lord and Lady we met briefly in this one, head for the states to brave the rugged Wyoming Territory. I loved getting swept away to England for a while, it was a nice change of pace, but I will be happy to get back to the adventures in the Old West. By the way, this one was originally titled "Daisy and the Duke" and Maverick heart, originally was titled 'Lord of the Plains", in case you are searching for them.

For more Joan Johnston books and series see my So you'd Like To Guide of Joan Johnston western/romances listing them in order. Just click on my reviewer name and SYLT guides from there.

Enjoy the read....Laurie

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun!, December 9, 2002

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Cindy Fegan (Plymouth MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Inheritance (Mass Market Paperback)

This book will keep you reading. It's sexy and full of fun. I enjoyed it. That's what I look for a book that I can't put down, like my newest favorite "Anything, My Love" By Cynthia Simmons. A sizzling page turner you won't forget. Romance lovers would adore them both.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Inheritance, January 30, 2004

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Nancy Compton (Boise, Idaho) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Inheritance (Mass Market Paperback)

Enjoyable!

Despite the Editorial review, I enjoyed this book; it's not your average everyday love story!

Be sure to read The Maverick. It's a continuation of some of the characters introduced in The Inheritance.