A re-telling of Pride and Prejudice from Mr Darcy's point of view.

Harstairs House

Published by Ulverscroft

When Susannah Thorpe inherits Harstairs House she finds more than she bargained for, as the house has a tenant in the broodingly handsome shape of Oliver Bristow. With only a month left on his lease, Susannah allows him to remain, but a series of unexplained incidents follow. Oliver is badly beaten; the local militia pay a visit to the house; and Susannah sees mysterious lights out at sea. She discovers a secret passage under the sundial in the courtyard garden, and, more alarmingly, discovers another one in the library.

As she begins to unravel the mysteries of Harstairs House she finds herself drawn to Oliver, but beneath his charming, if rakish, exterior, something deeper lurks, and she must discover the secret of his presence at the house, if she is to survive . . .

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Carisbrooke Abbey

Published by Ulverscroft

When Miss Hilary Wentworth takes up an appointment at Carisbrooke Abbey, little does she suspect it will lead her into a whirlwind of mystery and suspense. Her irascible employer, Marcus, Lord Carisbrooke, is as enigmatic as one of the heroes in her favourite Gothic romances, and yet behind his gruff manner she senses a deep and abiding pain.

As Marcus's crusty exterior vanishes, Hilary catches a glimpse of the man beneath. But when she discovers the secret that haunts the abbey it puts them both in terrible danger - a danger they might never escape.

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Reviews

"I am delighted to see the return of the Gothic novel, and in this case, one so skilfully handled.

We have the full range of ingredients here. Miss Hilary Wentworth is the orphaned young woman going for a position to a gloomy, dramatic abbey set in a wild and lonely spot; Lord Carisbrooke is her irascible employer who has more to him than at first seems the case. There are strange sounds in the night, secret passages, an untrustworthy heir, a mad woman and sullen retainers. Lord Carisbrooke has a terrible secret hanging over him; dastardly deeds are in train and Hilary finds herself in very real danger.

Over the top you might think, but Amanda Grange tells her story so well and with such bravura we are convinced and read on to an exciting denoument and a satisfying end. An absorbing and enjoyable read."

Pamela Cleaver, Historical Novel Society

The Silverton Scandal

When a highwayman held up the stagecoach on which Miss Eleanor Grantham was travelling, she had no idea that she would come face to face with the same man later at the house of a family friend. Without his mask he was Lucien, Lord Silverton, brooding, dangerous and charismatic, but why had he disguised himself, and what had he hoped to gain?

Faced with a problem of her own Eleanor enlisted his help, and together they stepped into an adventure that embraced blackmail and cold-blooded murder.

Scandal ensued, and to protect her reputation Lucien offered her his hand in marriage, but Eleanor had no interest in his hand without his heart.

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REVIEWS

"Regency romances never seem to lose their popularity and fans of Amanda Grange won't be disappointed in this one. The story is well plotted and we have no difficulty in believing that the strong-minded Eleanor Grantham would be driven to desperate measures in her efforts to protect her younger sister from a blackmailer. When she meets the mysterious Earl of Silverton, the scene is set for abduction, espionage, treachery and murder.

The ingredients of the plot may seem familiar, even down to the appearance of a highwayman, but the author has given her tale a freshness which is original and appealing. Both hero and heroine are attractive characters and we follow their adventures with interest as the tale moves along at a cracking pace.

Amanda Grange is not afraid of dialogue and she uses it to good effect as she takes us into the privileged world of the rich in 1810."

Margaret Crosland, Historical Novel Society

"Miss Eleanor Grantham is on her way to face her sister's blackmailer when her stagecoach is held up by a highwayman, but it isn't until later that evening she discovers the highwayman is the wealthy Earl of Silverton.

It seems that the Earl of Silverton also wants to find the blackmailer and again their paths cross, though this time the danger is higher and when they are both captured, a scandal follows. The Earl offers her his hand in marriage but by now Eleanor knows it isn't her reputation that is in danger, it is her heart.

I loved The Silverton Scandal. It has a fast, compelling plot, a determined heroine and a gorgeous hero and lots of regency details. Some of the current regencies are too modern for my liking but as soon as I stared reading The Silverton Scandal I was hooked and by the time I finished I found myself reaching for my Georgette Heyer's. Not a bad comparison!"

Amanda Ashby, Heart to Heart

"This is another sprightly romance from Ms Grange, the author of five other novels all published by Robert Hale. She has the right light touch. As well as romance she has woven in mystery, murder and various other plot twists and turns and with the added delight of the usual balls and parties . . . This ought to appeal to anybody who likes their romances seasoned with mystery."

Rachel Hyde, My Shelf

A Most Unusual Governess

"Believable dialogue and lively characters. There are nice touches of humour, too."

Historical Novel Society

A delicious Regency tale of misunderstandings, intrigue and hidden love.

The death of her parents has more than the usual devastating consequences for Sarah Davenport. She swiftly answers Lady Templeton's advertisement for a companion and, deemed too young for the role, finds herself instead the governess to Lady Templeton's great-niece.

Trouble looms with the return of the children's guardian, James, Lord Randall, who is angered to find the children are having fun under the outspoken rule of their new governess.

Discovering that she is the target of tutor Mr Haversage's unwanted attentions is bad enough. Worse still, Sarah realizes that she is irresistibly drawn to Lord Randall, who has made it quite clear that he desires a quiet, biddable girl for a wife.

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UK Hardcover ISBN 0 7540 4813 6

UK Softcover ISBN 0 7540 4814 4

US Softcover ISBN 0 7862 3959 X

Anything But A Gentleman

It is the winter of 1793, and when Marianne Travis finds a man caught in a mantrap on a neighbouring estate she is determined to put an end to such cruel ways. She pays a visit to Lord Ravensford, the estate's new tenant, and to her relief she manages to persuade him to have the traps removed.

But her relief is short-lived. Marianne's brother is missing, and added to that, she begins to realize that Luke, Lord Ravensford is much more than the wild rake he seems.

When she discovers that her brother is caught up in the events of the French Revolution, she must join forces with Luke if her brother is to survive.

Only then does she begin to acknowledge her feelings for Luke. But she has no idea if her feelings are returned . . .

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UK Hardcover ISBN 0 7540 4893 4

UK Softcover ISBN 0 7540 4894 2

US Softcover ISBN 0 7862 4225 6

The Six-Month Marriage - out June 2003

"The added dimension of Philip's involvement with espionage gives a frisson of adventure to this most engaging Regency."

Rachel A Hyde, MyShelf.com

In order to claim his inheritance Philip, Lord Pemberton, has to arrange a six-month marriage, but what respectable young lady will go along with such a scheme?

Madeline Delaware needs to escape from her dissolute uncle, and Philip's offer is her only hope. But the six-month marriage turns out to be far from the peaceful interlude she has envisaged. Who is the beautiful Miss Letitia Bligh, and is she really as well disposed towards Madeline as she seems? What lies behind the mysterious break-in at Philip's London home? Why is his coach attacked as he and Madeline travel to his Yorkshire estate?

And why, when the marriage is simply a convenient arrangement, does Madeline find it so difficult to think of its end?

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Published by Thorpe in hardback only, ISBN 0 7089 4843 X

Rebecca's Refusal

"There is plenty in this book to enjoy; the images of both Manchester and London, complete with Frost Fair, the rivalry between Rebecca and various other girls as they try to catch (or avoid) Joshua, and the glittering assemblies they all attend. Some Regencies are thin on this sort of description but not this one . . . If you want a nicely crammed Regency (and I certainly do) bursting with descriptive passages, action and general bustle then this is it."

Rachel A Hyde, MyShelf.com

A delightful Regency set against a backdrop of glittering balls, rebellious Luddites and London's Frost Fair.

Miss Rebecca Fossington has no intention of marrying for the sake of her reputation, so when Mr Joshua Kelling unwittingly compromises her she refuses his hand. But on discovering that her grandfather has made them joint owners of a cotton mill she is forced to realize they have more in common than she supposed.

Mysterious accidents follow, culminating in an attempt to burn down the mill. Who is responsible? Can the culprit be discovered? And will Joshua ever propose to Rebecca again?

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UK Hardcover ISBN 0 7540 8895 2

UK Softcover ISBN 0 7540 8896 0

US Softcover ISBN 0 7862 3722 8

Marriage at the Manor

A sparkling Edwardian romance

It was bad enough that Miss Cicely Haringay had to sell the Manor. It was even worse that she had to sell it to a city gentleman! Cicely was determined to dislike the new owner, but when circumstances forced her to take a job as his secretary her feelings began to change. Alex Evington was handsome, charming and . . . a mystery. Why had he really bought Oakleigh Manor? What were his motives for hosting a sparkling house party there? And why did Cicely feel drawn to him, when his feelings for her were so impossible to understand?

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UK Hardcover ISBN 0 7540 8986 X

UK Softcover ISBN 0 7540 8987 8

US Softcover ISBN 0 7862 5419 X

REVIEWS

"Robert Hale keeps UK romance fans well supplied with the sort of light, frothy romances that make the genre so enjoyable amd this one, set during the Belle Epoque, as an alternative to the invariabe Regency, is no exception."

Rachel Hyde, My Shelf

"Cicely and Alex meet in an amusing contretemps that sets them brangling with each other, even before they know each other's identities..MARRIAGE AT THE MANOR is a light, enjoyable read."

Jane Bowers, Romance Reviews Today

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