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For Richer, For Poorer: Love & Adventure in Regency England (The Yorkshire Saga Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Valerie Holmes (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 38 ratings

A Regency Romance with a determined heroine! For fans of Georgette Heyer, Mary Balogh, Jane Aiken Hodge and Jane Austen.

The war may be over, but the battles of the heart are still raging…

1815, Yorkshire

Recently orphaned, Parthena arrives in the North Yorkshire town of Gorebeck to take up a post as a governess.

But when she arrives she realises the family has moved away, and she has no money and nowhere to go.

Cold and alone, she chances upon Jerome Fender – a disillusioned soldier, just returned from war.

Jerome is instantly captivated by Parthena, but when she steals his purse – despite a promise to repay him – he vows to get revenge on her.

As the two are driven together again, it is clear all is not as it seemed…

What happened to Parthena’s employers? Did someone betray her?

And will Jerome ever forgive her act of desperation?

FOR RICHER, FOR POORER is a sparkling, traditional British, Regency romance novel full of adventure and espionage, with a love story at its heart.

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  1. Book 2 of 4
    The Yorkshire Saga
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    194 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    February 14, 2019
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    2.2 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07LCSMG9R
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sapere Books
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 14, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.2 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 194 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1912786749
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 4 ‏ : ‎ The Yorkshire Saga
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 38 ratings

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Valerie Holmes

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Valerie is a prolific author who has over 45 titles published by Sapere Books, F A Thorpe Publishing and independently. She has twice been shortlisted for awards by the Romantic Novelists' Association.

Much of her work is historical, favouring the Regency period with stories set against the wild beauty of historic North Yorkshire. "Where Poldark meets Heathcliff!" is one description of her historical adventures: The Yorkshire Saga series.

Valerie is an experienced creative writing tutor for the London School of Journalism and Writing Magazine as well as taking on independent commissions. Details can be obtained through www.ValerieHolmesAuthor.com

She also reads for the renowned Romantic Novelists' Association's New Writers' Scheme and reviews books for the Historical Novel Society.

Based in the UK, Valerie loves nothing more than exploring our historic town and cities and walking in the North Yorkshire Moors national park with her family, friends and dogs.

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  • LauraJ
    5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful romance and a mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2019
    Jerome has been at war for years and his priorities now reflect this. His goals for the future include : owning some land, farming and marrying for love instead of a society marriage his mother would want and which he too would have settled for before going off to war. He meets Parthena when she is in dire straits. She has traveled to start a job as a governess job apparently without any money. The family has moved on and she has no way to get back home. She’s destitute and asks Jerome for help.

    In a short time, Jerome is captivated by her beauty and bravery. Parthena however finds it hard to trust him due to the acts of her loving father and her evil cousin.

    There is a mystery to solve (did someone set Parthena to ruin?), will she come to trust Jerome, will he really accept her apology for stealing his money...

    I very much enjoyed this book despite the coincidences. Although Jerome could be gruff and authoritative at times (he was an army officer after all), he was honest and believed in justice. Parthena acknowledged that her difficulties opened her eyes to those less fortunate, she cared for the people in her village, and she was intelligent, practical and brave.

    Thanks to Netgalley for providing an advance copy. I will be reading more from this author.
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  • Annette Johnson
    4.0 out of 5 stars Historical fiction
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2019
    Fast quick story! Loved the characters and story! Looking forward to the next in the series
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  • Annarella
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2019
    I'm a fan of Regency romance and this was good.
    I loved the plot, the characters and the setting.
    The plot is engaging and entertaining and keeps you hooked till the last page.
    I will surely read other books by this author.
    Highly recommended!
    Many thanks to Sapere Books and Netgalley for this ARC
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  • dwillis
    3.0 out of 5 stars part of a series
    Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2019
    If you like Regency romance, this series would be a good one for you. This second book in the series definitely has heroes and villains. Parthena was an only child and when her father died, he left everything to a distant cousin, Bertram.Legally, Parthena is under Bertram's control. He sends her away to be a governess, knowing the family was no longer where Parthena is going. Bertram really wanted her out of the way so he could follow through with a money-making scheme. Through "fate," Parthena meets Jerome. What ensues is a race to make sure that Bertram does not ruin the estate and nearby village. Jerome is captivated by Parthena and does whatever he can to help her. The book takes several twists & turns and is an enjoyable. It does end rather suddenly leaving the reader wanting more information that hopefully will come in book three. This is not the best "stand alone" book. I received this book via net Galley.
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  • Lally
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fast paced action in a compelling historical novel!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 16, 2019
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    I've always loved Valerie Holmes's shorter historical novels, so it was a delight to get stuck into this delicious story set at the end of the Napoleonic Wars. It features Parthena Munro, a feisty but near-destitute young woman whose cousin has got his grubby hands on her inheritance. So Parthena will need to make her own way in the world.

    Desperate, she steals a coin purse from returning soldier Jerome Fender, vowing to pay the money back and shouting out a promise to do so as she disappears into the Yorkshire night. But what if Jerome is not prepared to wait for repayment? What if he'll demand interest, too?

    Jerome sets off in pursuit of Parthena, picking his way across the "trods" of the treacherous North York Moors and vowing to catch up with the thief. Vamped by the landlady of an inn who thinks he's looking for sex when he says he's looking for a woman, soaked to the skin by the Yorkshire rain, he's not in the best of tempers as he settles down for the night, still sore about losing all that money.

    This is an exciting adventure story, rich in scenic and historical detail. The author clearly knows and loves this landscape and inspired me to go and see it for myself.

    An engaging and fascinating read.
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  • Kindle Customer A E C
    5.0 out of 5 stars Page turning read !
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 16, 2019
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    A great historical, romantic, 'who done it? ' Definitely a very good fast moving read , to be highly recommended .
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  • dianne bowman
    5.0 out of 5 stars BRILLIANT READ
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 26, 2019
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    Really enjoyed this book now waiting for the next installment
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