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Midsummer Eve at Rookery End (Regency Rakes and Rebels Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Elizabeth Hanbury (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.7 out of 5 stars 105 ratings
A delightful anthology of Regency romance short stories.



Midsummer Eve is the traditional time for love divination, when gentlemen and ladies can hope to meet their true love.


Lord and Lady Allingham hold a lavish ball every year at their country estate to celebrate this ancient custom. These five elegantly crafted tales of love and passion take place in this romantic setting in Regency England.


The Virtuous Courtesan - A valuable portrait sparks a series of events that culminate in Lord and Lady Allingham’s extraordinary first meeting.


Siren's Daughter - Following her disagreeable aunt's demise, Deborah King attends the midsummer ball where she encounters Sir Benedict Catesby. Can Deborah and Sir Benedict overcome past bitterness and let love triumph second time around?


Blue Figured Silk - The handsome Marquess of Shaftesbury is renowned as a rake and a gambler. When the Marquess arranges an assignation with an attractive widow in the garden, his encounter does not turn out as he expected...


A Scandal at Midnight - Young governess Verity Brook accompanies Miss Amelia Gardiner to Rookery End and receives a shocking letter. Verity must act to avoid a scandal, but the only person she can turn to is the arrogant Sir Tristan Millforte - the nonpareil Amelia is to marry.


Love’s Thorne - A wily valet lends a helping hand when Captain Simon Russell’s future happiness is at stake.
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    Regency Rakes and Rebels
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  4. Publication date
    February 18, 2016
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'Deliciously romantic' - Nicola Cornick, USA Today best-selling author

'The stories are, to put it simply, magical' - Poisoned Rationality

'A delightful collection' - The Romanceaholic

'Well-written and entertaining. Don't miss out on this!' - Bookishly Attentive

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Midsummer Eve at Rookery End (The Complete Collection)
An anthology of five Regency short stories

The Virtuous Courtesan - A valuable portrait sparks a series of events that culminate in Lord and Lady Allingham's extraordinary first meeting.
Siren's Daughter - Following her disagreeable aunt's demise, Deborah King attends the midsummer ball where she encounters Sir Benedict Catesby. Can Deborah and Sir Benedict overcome past bitterness and let love triumph second time around?

Blue Figured Silk - The handsome Marquess of Shaftesbury is renowned as a rake and a gambler. When the Marquess arranges an assignation with an attractive widow in the garden, his encounter does not turn out as he expected...

A Scandal at Midnight - Young governess Verity Brook accompanies Miss Amelia Gardiner to Rookery End and receives a shocking letter. Verity must act to avoid a scandal, but the only person she can turn to is the arrogant Sir Tristan Millforte - the nonpareil Amelia is to marry.

Love's Thorne - A wily valet lends a helping hand when Captain Simon Russell's future happiness is at stake.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01BXS84DM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Midsummer Hill Publishing
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 18, 2016
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 603 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 189 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 2 ‏ : ‎ Regency Rakes and Rebels
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 out of 5 stars 105 ratings

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Elizabeth Hanbury is a best selling author of warm and witty Regency romance for UK and US publishers.

A member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association and Society of Authors, Elizabeth drinks too much tea and is addicted to cake, long walks and anything that makes her laugh. She lives in a village in the heart of England and writes whenever she can sneak away to her desk.

Visit her website at www.elizabethhanbury.com to find out more.

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Customers enjoy the book's three delightful short stories, with one noting they feature traditional Regency plotlines. The book features well-rounded characters.

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Customers enjoy the three delightful short stories in the book, with one customer noting they are about the right length and have traditional Regency plotlines.

"...These are the tight, logical sort of stories where you know the writer knew what she wanted to say prior to writing: there's no flailing around, no..." Read more

"...Good reading! Recommended. I enjoyed these stories thoroughly, and wish they were longer! I want more!..." Read more

"...I thought it would be a fun, quick read, and it was. The stories were about the right length - I felt like I got to know the characters and the..." Read more

"These are three short regency short stories that all occur at the same ball...." Read more

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Customers find the book enjoyable, with one describing it as perfect.

"...but once author Elizabeth Hanbury hit her stride, my enjoyment was real. Definitely an author I'll follow." Read more

"...Good reading! Recommended. I enjoyed these stories thoroughly, and wish they were longer! I want more!..." Read more

"...They just 'know' the other is good, kind, sweet, perfect, etc...." Read more

"Don't usually like short stories but these were very good. Good characters, good plots and lots of action and romance." Read more

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Customers appreciate the well-rounded characters in the book.

"Three delightful short stories, with well-rounded characters, traditional Regency plotlines, and all taking place at the same Midsummer's Eve ball...." Read more

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  • J. Gunnar Grey
    4.0 out of 5 stars tight, logical, delightful short stories
    Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2012
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    Three delightful short stories, with well-rounded characters, traditional Regency plotlines, and all taking place at the same Midsummer's Eve ball. These are the tight, logical sort of stories where you know the writer knew what she wanted to say prior to writing: there's no flailing around, no extraneous characters, and no writing herself into a corner then having the characters do something silly to get themselves out. The first story did require a bit of getting into on my part (not my normal literary fare) but once author Elizabeth Hanbury hit her stride, my enjoyment was real. Definitely an author I'll follow.
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  • Misuzmama
    5.0 out of 5 stars A yummy midnight snack
    Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2013
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    A perfect combination of five short stories when your craving a regency romance fix and are short on time. They're delicious morsels of sigh-worthy romance with oh-so-yummy heros. There is something here for everyone; love at first sight, second chance romance, the rake and the nobody, the governess and the arrogant lord, and (my favorite!) the tongue tied hero. Love, love, love how Simon (Love's Thorne) can't string together two words properly in Helen's presence. Its fun seeing the big tough military man get all flustered by an itty bitty female. Good reading!

    Recommended. I enjoyed these stories thoroughly, and wish they were longer! I want more! (yes I'm greedy that way ;0)

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    Yuletide Treasure & Gabriel's Angel A Gift of Love : Double Exposure / Just Curious / Gabriel's Angel / Yuletide Treasure / Five Golden Rings
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Short stories, no build up
    Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2014
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    I know short stories need to move along quickly but in each of these the couple knows they are in love as soon as they look at each other. They just 'know' the other is good, kind, sweet, perfect, etc. I would have liked the story to be long enough for an arc in the storyline.

    The stories had a good premise in each of them, but there was no substance. I felt that after reading one I had basically read all of them.

    I would love for the author to pick one of the stories and make it into a full story. I do think her writings are good and she could bring a full tale to life.
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  • California Mom
    4.0 out of 5 stars A trio of romances
    Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2012
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    Another freebie on my kindle. As the description states, it's three short stories that all take place at the same ball. I thought it would be a fun, quick read, and it was. The stories were about the right length - I felt like I got to know the characters and the situations, there was enough development, and they all had satisfactory endings (didn't seem rushed). I liked the governess' story the best, maybe because it seemed the most original to me. All three stories were different, but similar enough that you could imagine them happening concurrently. A sweet collection.
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  • Callie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Midsummer Eve at Rookery End
    Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2012
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    These are three short regency short stories that all occur at the same ball. This was my first experience reading this author but will certainly read more.She writes in such a way you learn about the characters even for such a short story. They each had different situations one couple had known each other before. She knows how to weave her words to keep your interest and to give you the HEA finish.
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  • jan16510
    5.0 out of 5 stars You'll love these stories
    Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2013
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    Don't usually like short stories but these were very good. Good characters, good plots and lots of action and romance.
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  • DaNell Waddell
    3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting enough but too young
    Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2013
    Very short, very predictable and had no mystery to it. Seemed geared toward young teens and the ideal love story
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  • Tina
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Shorts
    Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2012
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    This is a collection of three short stories, and I was impressed. One of my favorite things about this collection is that they all took place at the same ball. Just imagine a ballroom full of couples falling in love. Maybe not probable, but certainly fun.
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  • Pogles Wood
    5.0 out of 5 stars A delicious interlude
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 12, 2011
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    I'm a big fan of short stories, they're just the thing when you only have time for a brief escape and I really enjoyed this series of Regency set tales. They have a unifying theme, the action taking place at a lavish Midsummer Eve Ball, with lots of witty dialogue and period atmosphere. My particular favourite was Blue Figured Silk and involved a Rake. Or is he?
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  • Tricia
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good short stories
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 22, 2014
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    I have just found this author. I enjoyed these little short stories. Just a bit of fun really. The premise is love at first sight and it seems to work reasonably well here. These are well written and complete in themselves.
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  • mariana's bane
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful collections of short stories!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 9, 2013
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    It must be very difficult to write a novella. I'm more given to a full length story, but given I have already read some of Miss Hanbury's full lenth novels, A Midsummer's Eve at Rookery End has a beautiful title and engrossing collection of stories too.

    This edition has five stories and the last was my favourite, although all of them are strong in detail, character development and Miss Hanbury's trademark wit.

    I enjoyed the collection thoroughly!
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  • Moggs
    4.0 out of 5 stars light enjoyable romance
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2015
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    Gentle and enjoyable romance. Could be read by a youngster or 100 yr old - no bodice ripping here !
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  • Wendy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Unexpected delight.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 20, 2016
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    I am a fan of this author and although I normally don't read short stories, I read these by her and enjoyed every one.
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