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Ann Herendeen (Author)
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April 29, 2008

The meddling mothers of the Regency would do anything to wed their daughters to Andrew Carrington, the wealthy, handsome, and athletic heir to an earldom. There is one problem, however. No woman in all England would suit the determined bachelor, for Andrew far prefers the company of men—at his table and in his bedroom.

But with privilege comes responsibility. Andrew must take a bride. And while Phyllida Lewis, the penniless, spirited, and curvaceous author of romantic novels, is not quite what his family had in mind, a marriage to her would enable Andrew to live his life as he pleases. The arrival of Matthew Thornby, the honorable and dashing son of a self-made baronet, into their cozy arrangement makes Andrew's happiness complete.

Yet a shrewd enemy is waiting in the wings, threatening to expose them all—an act that will surely lead to scandal and ruin.


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In this debut novel, librarian Herendeen creates a quirky and comic Regency romance in which Phyllida Lewis, a young, beautiful and feisty writer, agrees to a marriage of convenience with Andrew Carrington, the gay heir to an earldom. Although Phyllida is attracted to her good-looking husband, she recognizes that Andrew prefers the company of his friends in the Brotherhood of Philander, an elite "gentleman's" club. What Phyllida hadn't counted on, however, was the physical connection between the two despite his averred status, and the concomitant difficulties that arise when a man is clueless in the ways of wooing and pleasing a woman. Phyllida expresses her newfound carnal knowledge in her role as a budding writer of "inferior romance" and finds she must learn the ways of London society while being the object of relentless observation and gossip. Much time is devoted to Andrew and his exploits with other men as well as to Phyllida's love-hate relationship with Andrew and his way of life. But when Phyllida breaches Andrew's trust, the delightful characters in Phyllida's new world must play a part in reconciling the pair. Herendeen's book brings a breath of fresh air and creativity to the romance genre and with her humor and ability to entertain, she is sure to woo fans.
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Andrew Carrington had reached an important decision: it was time he got married. There was just one problem: Andrew not only needed to find a woman who wouldn’t object to the fact that he didn’t plan on being faithful but also a wife who didn’t mind sharing her husband with other men. When Andrew proposes to Phyllida Lewis, she is more than willing to agree to his conditions of marriage, but she has one of her own. As an anonymous author of “woman’s romances,” Phyllida insists on continuing to write while she is married to Andrew. At first their marriage seems to be going simply splendidly, but things get a bit complicated once Andrew not only discovers that he is starting to fall in love with Phyllida but that after meeting Matthew Thornby, he has also found the man of his dreams! With caustic wit, some wildly original characters, and plenty of sex, Herendeen creates her own delightfully imaginative and boldly sensual take on the classic Regency marriage-of-convenience plot. --John Charles

Product Details

  • Paperback: 560 pages
  • Publisher: Harper Perennial (April 29, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0061451363
  • ISBN-13: 978-0061451362
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.5 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,289,709 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

A native New Yorker and lifelong resident of Brooklyn, Ann Herendeen has worked as a researcher for an urban planning consultant; an advertising media planner; a public and academic business reference librarian; a trademarks monitor for an intellectual property law firm; and a cataloging librarian specializing in natural history. Ann is a graduate of Princeton University (B.A. with High Honors), where she majored in English while maintaining a strong interest in English history. She enjoys reading--and writing--for escape.

In 'Phyllida and the Brotherhood of Philander,' Ann put a new twist on a traditional form, creating the ultimate love story she always wanted to read: a bisexual (m/m/f menage) historical romance. In 'Pride/​Prejudice,' she dares to tell the hidden bisexual story within Jane Austen's classic novel.

 

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars I was so excited and then so very disappointed, July 1, 2008
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As a fellow librarian who appreciates historical romance novels and as a woman currently dating a bisexual man, I was so very excited to read this novel. However, it was a painful read that left me feeling as if I had been wasting my time. The heroine comes so close to being likable, and then disappoints time and again. My least favorite moment was after her "almost rape" where she decided that she hadn't really been raped so it shouldn't be a big deal. Because, you know, violent and potentially deadly sexual assault in your own house by your husband's servant only counts if your attacker completes "intercourse". There were many passages I had to read out loud to my friends so they could be mocked and I often had to close the book in annoyance. I think that had the book gone through a few more revisions and had the characters been thought through a bit more, it could have been a perfectly fine book. I am willing to give this author another chance, should she write something else. I would recommend getting this book from your local public library rather than purchasing it if you really want to read it.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An historical romance with a twist, October 25, 2005
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Nan Watkins (Asheville, NC. USA) - See all my reviews
This book is a winner! Reminiscent of the best of the period-piece Merchant Ivory film scripts, it is written with style and wit, peeking behind the closed doors of the gay life of 1812 London and exploding in an engaging and lively plot peopled with vivid characters from all walks of life. There's a painter, a cryptographer, a writer, a scullery maid, a spy, a scoundrel, lords and ladies. Moods range from tough to tender; hysterical to noble; hilarious to solemn. Filled with sophisticated humor, zesty sex, believable dialogue, and passion, this literary romance is a refreshing romp through uncharted but timely bi-sexual territory. Author Herendeen is one worldly writer!
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars not stunning, but likeable, July 6, 2008
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Phyllida and the Brotherhood of Philander is the story of Phyllida, an author of trashy gothic romances, and her bisexual husband, Andrew Carrington. Andrew married Phyllida in order to do his duty by his family and secure an heir. Phyllida married Andrew in order to be able to continue her career as an authoress. Both went into the marriage with open eyes, knowing Andrew would continue his dalliances with his male friends (in the titular Brotherhood of Philander). Neither expected to fall in love with the other.

Reading Phyllida reminded me greatly of quite a few fanfics I enjoy. There's a three-sided relationship: Andrew and Phyllida, Andrew and his lover(s), and his lover(s)'s friendship with Phyllida. Add in some spying and there you go. Oh, and did I mention it's a Regency novel?

The book is...okay. It is not stunning, nor is it horrible. Like I said, it reminds me very much of many fanfics I have read. The author weaves the lives of the characters - not only Phyllida and Andrew, but those of the entire Brotherhood - in and out of each other throughout the novel, and throws in a spy subplot to (it seems) draw the entire story out another two hundred pages. I would have been happy without the spy subplot, just reading the story of Andrew, Phyllida, Harry, Matthew, and the rest of the Brotherhood.

I stayed up all night to read the last two hundred pages, because I was engrossed with the characters' stories. However, I don't think I'll be borrowing this from the library again, nor will I be purchasing it any time soon.
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Miss Gatling, Aizia Jl'e, Lady Fanshawe, Lady Isham, Aiva Jl'e, Sir Frederick, Miss Lewis, Miss Swain, Brotherhood of Philander, Harry Swain, Lord Iskander, Lady Finchley, Andrew Carrington, Lord Isham, George Witherspoon, Richard Carrington, Lydia Swain, White Swan, Lord David Pierce, Matthew Thornby, Park Lane, Lady Trent, Hyde Park, Lord Rupert, Vere Street
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