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by Joan Smith


Daintily lifting the tails of her skirt, she said, How do I look, Georgie? Shall I set a new fashion with this gown, or is it too outré? none, to hear an out-and-outer l. .

Daintily lifting the tails of her skirt, she said, How do I look, Georgie? Shall I set a new fashion with this gown, or is it too outré? none, to hear an out-and-outer like Lady Winbourne ask for fashion advice from a spinster of fifty-odd years who had not had a new gown made up for herself in a decade. Lady Georgiana Eden’s lean body was encased in an exceedingly plain blue sarsenet gown, and her gray hair was tightly bound under an aging silk cap with lace lappets.

A Damsel in Distress is a novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in the United States on 4 October 1919 by George H. Doran, New York, and in the United Kingdom by Herbert Jenkins, London, on 15 October 1919

A Damsel in Distress is a novel by P. Doran, New York, and in the United Kingdom by Herbert Jenkins, London, on 15 October 1919. It had previously been serialised in The Saturday Evening Post, between May and June of that year. Its plot revolves around golf-loving American composer George Bevan who falls in love with a mysterious young lady who takes refuge in his taxicab one day.

Printed in the United States of America. For information, address St. Martin’s Press, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, . Damsels in distress, Joan Hess, p. cm. ISBN-13: 978-0-312-31501-6.

Damsel in Distress book. Joan Smith al suo meglio, con un'eroina solida, intelligente e determinata e una scrittura piena d'ironia e di verve.

Joan Smith lives in the suburban town of Georgetown, near Toronto, Canada. In my opinion, this is not her best

Joan Smith lives in the suburban town of Georgetown, near Toronto, Canada. She has written more than 100 books, many of them Regency Romances. In my opinion, this is not her best. Caroline, Countess of Winbourne, was a young widow who had enjoyed a first great marriage to Julian, who was 20 years older than her and has now been dead for three years.

The damsel-in-distress, persecuted maiden, or princess in jeopardy is a classic theme in world literature, art, film and video games; most notably in those that have a lot of action. This trope usually involves beautiful, innocent, or helpless young female leads, placed in a dire predicament by a villain, monster or alien, and who requires a male hero to achieve her rescue. Often these young women are stereotyped as very physically weak and almost completely dependent on the male lead.

A damsel in distress. by Pelham Grenville Wodehouse. CHAPTER 1. Inasmuch as the scene of this story is that historic pile, BelpherCastle, in the county of Hampshire, it would be an agreeable taskto open it with a leisurely description of the place, followed bysome notes on the history of the Earls of Marshmoreton, who haveowned it since the fifteenth century. Unfortunately, in these daysof rush and hurry, a novelist works at a disadvantage. He mustleap into the middle of his tale with as little delay as he wouldemploy in boarding a moving tramcar.

By (author) Joan Smith. AbeBooks may have this title (opens in new window). Finding her reputation on the line when her mischievous nature results in her being accused of theft by dashing widower Lord Dolmain, Caro decides to clear her name is by finding the actual thief-with her handsome accuser's assistance. Close X. Learn about new offers and get more deals by joining our newsletter.

Lady Caroline attracted trouble like moths to a flame! Her romantic antics provided society with a good many minor scandals - which didn't stop the incomparable Caro from catching the eye of Lord Dolmain, a dashing widower. But as was customary with Caro, trouble intruded before romance could. Dolmain accused her of stealing a diamond necklace worn by his young daughter at her debut. Though the charge was soon retracted, his lordship had practically destroyed Caroline's reputation. The only way to redeem herself was to find the real thief. But when murder enters the scene, Carol and Dolmain discover that two heads - and two hearts - are better than one!
Bluddefender
I can't really give Joan Smith's books less than three stars but I agree with one other reviewer. In my opinion, this is not her best. Caroline, Countess of Winbourne, was a young widow who had enjoyed a first great marriage to Julian, who was 20 years older than her and has now been dead for three years. She's obviously a beauty, knows how to dress, would be considered part of the "in" crowd if she lived in this day and age and has learned to enjoy her life and still has a nightly conversation with Julian's large portrait.

When the Marquess of Dolmain runs across Caro at the yearly gaming charity benefit that Caro and Julian established, he's concerned that Caro is an inveterate gambler and thinks to attract her away from the gaming tables by asking her to dance. Dolmain and Caro do have one thing in common - both have been widowed. There is one big difference - Dolmain has a young daughter, Helen, who is in the midst of her first season. She's quite the manipulator and has fallen in with the wrong crowd.

When a very valuable necklace appears to have been stolen from Helen's neck, Dolmain can't help but wonder if Caro was perhaps "under the hatches" due to her gaming and couldn't resist stealing the necklace. After all, only Caro and Helen were present when the necklace went missing. What follows is an on again/off again relationship between Dolmain and Caro in which Dolmain, although in over his head attracted to Caro doesn't know if she's trustworthy. Tossed into the mix are some villainous people Helen is involved with which results in a good story, but not in my opinion, a "great" story.
Yananoc
I love Joan Smith, but would have liked to have more interaction between the the hero and heroine. Lacks the witty dialogue usual for this author. These are the 5 stars that are worth reading of Joan Smith: Winter Wedding, Endure My Heart, Cousin Cecilia, Escapade, Imprudent Lady, and Hermit's Daughter. Have fun reading these books!
Broadcaster
This was a sweet, funny, exciting romp very much in line with the best of Joan Smith's unique style. Her best works have humor and quick, clever dialogue combined with a bit of suspense which, of course, needs an intrepid heroine and clueless but noble hero to solve that suspense. The formula continues to delight and this is one of her best. I highly recommend this fun, light read.
Wohald
Good read!
Mavegelv
Joan Smith's works are always fun
JoJolar
One of her best. Sparkling dialogue. Enterprising witty, and intelligent heroine. Amusing plot. Highly recommended.
Kizshura
A Joan Smith previously unread (despite its original publication in 1995) is something to celebrate. (Yet another re-release in ebook format.)
Yes. It isn't her best. Much of the tone, dialogue, characterisation and plotting is trademark Smith at a comfortable, easy-read level, rather than at her sparkling best. But it isn't terrible. Instead, it is a solid 3 star read.
Damsel in Distress ebook
Author:
Joan Smith
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Robert Hale Ltd (November 29, 2002)
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