The Rebellious Twin [Paperback]

Shirley Kennedy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2000

Clarinda and Clarissa Capelle are identical twins--but when it comes to the social graces, they're complete opposites. Especially when they both fall in love...with the same handsome Lord!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Clarinda, Lord Robert, and the secondary characters are a delightful mixture of personalitites. Enjoy." -- Rendezvous

"The best Regency I have read in a very long time! Excellent! Even if you like Historical Romances and NOT Regencies, this one is guaranteed to please! I cannot recommend this book highly enough! Brava! " -- The Huntress

From the Author

Before writing THE REBELLIOUS TWIN, I hesitated, knowing the good twin/evil twin plot has been used many times before. Hopefully, however, I used enough innovative twists to keep the story fresh and new (and that includes how the evil twin hets her "comeuppance" in the end!) I do hope you'll enjoy reading TWIN. ...Shirley kennedy

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Signet (February 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451198999
• ISBN-13: 978-0451198990
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,440,587 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I was born and raised in Fresno, California, where I graduated from Fresno High School. I lived in Canada for many years, enjoying skiing and riding horses, and am a graduate of the University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada with a B.S. in Computer Science.

I've had many jobs in my lifetime, including working for several years as a computer programmer/analyst. However, my true passion has always been writing. Even as a little girl I could always be found in a corner reading a book. Finally I took a big risk and decided to devote myself to writing full time. It turned out to be one of the best decisions I ever made. Now, after writing and publishing several traditional Regencies, I have switched genres and am currently working on another western romance as well as a longer Regency historical.

I have two daughters, Dianne and Lindy, and am forever proud of their accomplishments--and grateful, too, that both are the kind of loving, supportive daughters every mother hopes she'll have. I live in Las Vegas, Nevada, where I belong to the Las Vegas chapter of Romance Writers of America.

I love hearing from my readers and can be reached at mailto:[e-mail]

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars sibling rivalry at its best!, February 22, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Rebellious Twin (Paperback)

Clarinda and Clarissa are Identical in looks, but that is where the similarities end. One twin loves adventure, book learning and riding horses without a saddle (astride no less!such shocking behavior!) thus making her the "bad twin" in her proper parents eyes. The other is inclined towards more lady like endeavors such as embroidery, music and water colors not to mention gossip, clothes and preening in front of her mirror thus making her the "good twin" When the handsome and very wealthy Robert, Lord Stormont takes over the neighboring estate he is immediately smitten with "the bad twin" the problem? both girls like him too; and one (the question is which one?) will stop at nothing to get her man. Who shall be the lucky twin? read this book and find out, it is a treat and an exciting ride from begining to end with a bit of intrigue and mystery thrown in.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ, February 6, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Rebellious Twin (Paperback)

I am not a fan of Regency books. However, a few years ago a friend gave me a copy of Shirley Kennedy's first book "Lady Semple's Secret." I reluctantly read it only to find myself totally immersed in the story. When I finished, I was so impressed I bought several copies as gifts to relatives and friends. Then I bought her second book "The London Belle" and loved it too. Shirley's books are keepers. Yesterday I finished reading "The Rebellious Twin." This is my favorite of the three. I love "two dogs and a bone" stories and Rebellious Twin is just that, with a lot of jealously and other conflict building treats thrown into the mix. This is a terrific read with a real surprise twist at the end. I'm pleased to log on here and put it in writing. A true fan.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Cute but written for fifth graders, June 13, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Rebellious Twin (Paperback)

I had never read any of Ms. Kennedy's books before this. Naturally when I read the back cover I was intrigued because it was about sibling rivalry (namely, twin rivalry) as topic that always promises great things. Now, the story was cute but the writing was as elementary as some of the Sweet Valley Twins books middle schoolers read. The plot revolves around two beautiful twins, Clarinda who is supposedly the bad twin and Clarissa who is the perfectly good twin. In truth it is Clarissa who is the manipulative, nasty twin while Clarinda is good-hearted but a little silly when it comes to not getting in trouble. Clarinda has had a past love experience with a milk-sop, who died a hero in war, that Clarissa stole away from her but Clarinda still hangs onto her 'love' for him. Clarinda meets Lord Stormont who has won the estate next to theirs in a card game. They go through the motions of Stormont being undeniably attracted to Clarinda and her hating him then loving him. Then there is Clarissa who decides that she wants Lord Stormont. She tries to steal him from Clarinda and tries to get Clarinda sent away from home. The plot was interesting but a little ridiculous. How could their parents not see how evil Clarissa was?Why didn't they ever believe a word Clarinda said? Why did Clarinda still hold onto her love for the war hero even though he preferred Clarissa? Both twins are rather flat characters as is Lord Stormont. The style is very easy to follow though.