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Publication
Barbour Publishing, Inc. (2011), 318 pages
Description
Elise Finster and her British mistress, Lady Anne, are searching for the new but missing earl of Stoneford. Determined to follow David Stone's somewhat cold trail leading to Oregon, the greenhorns secure livestock and supplies to join a wagon train. Will the ladies succeed in their quest or succumb to the malfeasance of the mysterious man dogging their heels?
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LibraryThing member MeganB66
This is a very original story about a young British Lady named Anne who must find her Uncle in America to regain her fortune and enjoyable luxuries life. Along with her on this amazing journey is her ladies maid, who is more like a mother to her, Elise.
I really enjoyed this book! It was very
I really enjoyed this book! It was very
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refreshing to have such an original and interesting story. I have never heard of a book of British ladies traveling across the Oregan trail. A well written book that shows the power of women as well as demonstrating how love can be found in the most unlikely places. I highly recommend this book full of fun adventure, very cute love story and the power of a lifelong friendship. Show Less
LibraryThing member love2readnovels
When Lady Anne Stone's father dies, her uncle David Stone is in line to inherit the estate. The problem is he's gone missing. Last word from him came from St. Louis, Missouri. Anne is determined to find her uncle so she won't be left penniless. Anne and her lady's maid, Elise Finster, leave England
This was an interesting story. It certainly painted a picture of how difficult traveling the Oregon Trail would have been. The author does well with describing the journey. I definitely tasted the dust and felt the heat on my skin. I enjoyed getting to know all the characters. There is also a secondary story going on with Anne and several potential suitors. I enjoyed the whole mystery surrounding David Stone. Although it wasn't a page turner, overall I enjoyed the story. The Lady's Maid is book one in the Prairie Dreams Series. A thank you goes to Barbour for this complimentary copy for my review through Netgalley.
Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Barbour Books (October 1, 2011)
ISBN-10: 161626439X
ISBN-13: 978-1616264390
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and set off for America. Once there, they hear he set out west for Oregon to open a store. Elise and Anne secure a position in the next wagon train. Eb Bentley is a scout for the wagon train and doesn't think these two high-society ladies are going to be able to cut it on the trail. They begin to prove him wrong as they handle whatever needs come up and his doubt turns to admiration for these ladies...most especially one of the ladies. The trail west is a difficult journey and dangers lurk around every corner or perhaps in your own train.This was an interesting story. It certainly painted a picture of how difficult traveling the Oregon Trail would have been. The author does well with describing the journey. I definitely tasted the dust and felt the heat on my skin. I enjoyed getting to know all the characters. There is also a secondary story going on with Anne and several potential suitors. I enjoyed the whole mystery surrounding David Stone. Although it wasn't a page turner, overall I enjoyed the story. The Lady's Maid is book one in the Prairie Dreams Series. A thank you goes to Barbour for this complimentary copy for my review through Netgalley.
Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Barbour Books (October 1, 2011)
ISBN-10: 161626439X
ISBN-13: 978-1616264390
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LibraryThing member Sandralb
I enjoyed this sweet western novel. I love the way Susan, the author, describes in such detail life on the Oregon trail. Her characters are well developed. You want to hate the bad guys and really pull for the good guys. Two of which are two greenhorns society ladies from England. There is a lot
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for the ladies to learn to survive this trip, and they do an excellent job. Show Less
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2011-10
Physical description
318 p.; 8.5 inches
ISBN
161626439X / 9781616264390