The World of Jennie G. [Paperback]

Elisabeth Ogilvie (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

This sequel ot Jennie About to Be opens in 1809 with the tenacious young Englishwoman sailing toward Maddox, Maine, accompanied by her late husband Nigel's cousin, Alick Gilchrist. The two had fled from the Scottish Highlands afer Alick accidentally killed Nigel in a scuffle, for they feared being prosecuted for murder. Temporarily masquerading as Mr. and Mrs. Glenroy, the couple ensconce themselves at General Colin MacKenzie's residence, where Jennie intends to tutor the MacKenzie youngsters until she can travel home. Exigent situations delay her journey, however. Jennie discovers that she is carrying Nigel's child even while her amiable relationship with Alick deepens into love. Interesting glimpses of quaint rural life do not compensate for the meandering plot, or the confusion which may arise for those unfamiliar with this book's precursor. 20,000 first printing; $20,000 ad/promo. December 9
Copyright 1985 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Library Journal

Readers who met Jennie Hawthorne Gilchrist in Jennie About To Be will not want to miss this sequel. Jennie, now a widow, is carrying her dead husband's child, while posing as Alick Gilroy's wife in order to help him escape Scotland and the executioner's noose. This historical romance follows her journey to America and her adventures during her first year in the new land. Jennie must come to terms with her unwanted pregnancy, the realization that she will not return to England, and her growing love for Alick. Enlivened by a multitude of appealing characters speaking in their lilting Highland dialect, this novel provides a charming portrait of life in a New England coastal town at the beginning of the 19th century. Devoted Ogilvie fans will be clamoring for another sequel. Florence Scarinci, Nassau Community Coll. Lib., Garden City, N.Y.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies; Reprint, 1st as such edition (February 1987)
• ISBN-10: 0070477892
• ISBN-13: 978-0070477896
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,797,380 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I thought there was more to this story than this book!, July 23, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: The World of Jennie G. (Hardcover)

I purchased a copy of this book at the local library sale. I found Jennie and Alick great characters, and wondered at their circumstances. It is a great story of love, mystery and people coming to a new country. The pride of becoming Americans and their children born on American soil. Glad to know that there is more to this story than just the one book