A Rather Curious Engagement by C. A. Belmond (TPB)

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Bibliographic Details

• Author: C. A. Belmond
• Title: A Rather Curious Engagement (Rather Series)
• Publisher: ‎ New American Library, First Printing (July 2008)
• Language: ‎ English
• Format: Trade Paperback – 376 pages
• ISBN-10: ‎ 0451224051
• ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0451224057
• Item Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions:0.9" x 5.3" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher
• Book Condition: Used – Good
• Cover Condition: Good
• Edition: New American Library First Printing

Synopsis:

Belmond's much-beloved debut novel, A Rather Lovely Inheritance was "a rare gem" (Romance Reviews Today) and "An entertaining yarn with family drama and intrigue aplenty." (Booklist). Now, in the eagerly anticipated sequel, A Rather Curious Engagement, our American freelancer-turned-heiress Penny Nichols is back for more fun–and another engaging international romp with her English hero, Jeremy.

Penny has the great London flat, the classic car, the villa in France, the fabulous bank account, and a great guy to share them with. So everything's perfect, right? Right? Er, well…

Pursued by gigolos, gold-diggers, an ex-wife, and highly aggressive salesmen chasing after their millions, Penny and Jeremy decide to take the summer off and sock away most of their inheritance for one year. But they allow themselves one big "splurge" from their wish list–and that's where all the trouble begins. At an auction on the French Riviera, Penny and Jeremy win much more than they bargain for, uncovering a centuries-old rivalry involving the theft of a priceless treasure linked to Beethoven's Germany, the mysterious island of Corsica, a luxurious 1920s yacht, and a medieval castle on Lake Como, Italy.

About the Author:

C.A. Belmond is an Edward Albee Foundation Fellowship winner. She was awarded a writers residency at the Karolyi Foundation in the South of France. Belmond was twice a Pushcart Press Editors' Book Award finalist, nominated by Jonathan Galassi of Farrar Straus & Giroux, and Nan Talese of Doubleday. C.A.'s mentor is Margaret Atwood.

Belmond's original screenplays were shortlisted at Robert Redford's Sundance Festival and at the Eugene O'Neill Playwrights Conference. A member of the Writers Guild of America, Belmond has written, directed and produced award-winning television drama and documentary, for CBS, PBS, ABC and A&E. She was a staff writer for the dramatic series One Life To Live and Capitol.

Belmond has taught writing at New York University. She is also a featured blogger for The Huffington Post. A Rather Lovely Inheritance is Belmond's debut novel, which became an ongoing series of "Rather" novels featuring her beloved characters, Penny and Jeremy.

Currently C.A. (Camille Aubray) has a new, stand-alone novel which is her hardcover debut, available in book, ebook, audiobook and large print editions by Ballantine/Random House.