books about: debutantes     books:       Russian Debutante's Handbook85 reviews Gary Shteyngart Riverhead Trade, 2003 dazzling I am glad to see the term "picaresque" applied to this novel, for it truly belongs within that genre. But while the story bounds along, at times verging on the highly improbable, the language dazzles on every page - in every paragraph, in fact. The author, to whom English was (I imagine) a 2nd or 3rd language, shares with Joseph Conrad (and not a few other non-native English speakers) an enviable ...             The Ex-Debutante10 reviews Linda Francis Lee St. Martin's Press, 2008 An insider's look at society - Texas style Carlisle Wainwright Cushing fled her small Texas town for Boston and is now a successful divorce lawyer. In demand at her firm, she penned an ironclad pre-nup for one of the partners that made her a legend, and none of her co-workers - even her fiancé - is aware that she's a southern deb. When her often married mother calls and says she needs her, she heads home and comes face to face with ...             Evelina (Oxford World's Classics)10 reviews Frances Burney Oxford University Press, USA, 2002 Beautifully Classic A wonderful story written in satire of the upperclass life in the 18th century. I couldn't put it down until I was sure I had finished every word. Also, it came on time and everything was as advertised.             The Perils of Pursuing a Prince (Desperate Debutantes, Book 2)30 reviews Julia London Pocket Star, 2007 Kinda Ditzy Heroine but good I must say that Greer at the beginning is very naive but you have to remember she's in a strange part of the country and pretty much alone so of course she's gonna trust a guy who has been helpful to her. The hero was great because it was nice to see a guy who didn't hide his feelings away until the very end of the book. This book goes on my keeper shelf and if you're a fan of Beauty and the ...             Debutante Divorcee, The93 reviews Plum Sykes Miramax, 2008 Listen to the audio book I find if I listen to an author I really like that I'm disappointed in the audio, but the way this book was read on the audio had me laughing out loud and often. It was hilarious. Definitely not "deep" but I was entertained for sure. Thrilled that I got my 12 bucks worth for the download. Now, I'm not sure if I would have liked it on paper as I picked up the other one of her books at the ...             The Debs7 reviews Susan McBride Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 2008 A real page turner for teenagers wanting a study break, and a treat for Susan McBride fans of all ages Susan McBride's fans of her mystery series will be delighted to find the same sense of humor and page-turning story telling in this new novel that they've come to expect from Susan. YA readers will discover a new series that is fun with terrific dialogue --this will give girls a much-needed break from their studies this school year. And there is a great writing contest connected with this book -- ...             The Good Girl's Guide to Murder (Debutante Dropout Mysteries, No. 2)15 reviews Susan McBride Avon, 2005 It's a GOOD thing... Ever feel like murdering Martha Stewart? Okay, someone like Martha Stewart, only Marth-ier? Yeah, me too. But no way I'm doing time for the crime, so The Good Girl's Guide to Murder is a good way to get to rub her out and solve the Marthacide too. (Okay, her name is "Marilee Mabry" here, but she's the Marth-iest of them all.) And I loved the wacky Texas high society setting and the character ...             Blue Blood (Debutante Dropout Mysteries, No. 1)18 reviews Susan McBride Avon, 2004 Get Debut! The first book in the Debutante Dropout Mystery series is a fun, lighthearted look into the often hilarious life of "Andy" Kendricks. A dropout of the high society lifestyle, Andy decides to live her life her own way. She becomes a website designer, and avoids contact with her previous society friends and lifestyle (all to the chagrin of her mother). When a good friend, Molly, from the past ...             The Hazards of Hunting a Duke (Desperate Debutantes, Book 1)19 reviews Julia London Pocket Star, 2006 wonderfully enjoyable This is my first Julia London book and I enjoyed it completely. Good solid characters, well written. I highly recommend it. The Regency period is one I would have loved to have lived -- as an aristocrat with antibiotics of course!!             The Dangers of Deceiving a Viscount (Desperate Debutantes, Book 3)24 reviews Julia London Pocket, 2007 Julia London is always good... I really liked this book. I read it in just a few days and thought it very entertaining and well-written. :)             The Lone Star Lonely Hearts Club (Debutante Dropout Mysteries, No. 3)12 reviews Susan McBride Avon, 2006 Andrea ends up helping Cissy solve a mystery this time Andrea Kendricks doesn't want to be at Bebe Kent's memorial service, but her mother talked her into going to be her moral support. Bebe was one of her dear friends. After the service, Andrea's mother, Cissy, announces she believes Bebe was murdered. Andrea's afraid the grief is too much for Cissy. Bebe had recently moved into Belle Meade, a swanky retirement community. When Cissy takes her ...             Night of the Living Deb (Debutante Dropout Mysteries, No. 4)10 reviews Susan McBride Avon, 2007 Watch Out for Those Bachelor Parties! Andy Kendricks, debutante drop-out, finds her boyfriend, the clean-cut Brian Malone, missing after attending a bachelor party at a strip joint. The only clue is that he is seen leaving, via a back exit, with a gorgeous lady working at the club. Shortly thereafter, the person with whom he left is found dead in his trunk. Andy stands by her man, convinced that he has been framed. But, where ...             It Seemed Important at the Time: A Romance Memoir22 reviews Gloria Vanderbilt Simon & Schuster, 2004 Thank you for this wonderful book!! Dear Gloria Vanderbilt, i am enjoying reading your wonderful book. Thank you!! sincerely, Joan Clement             La Petite Four6 reviews Regina Scott Razorbill, 2008 Courtesy of Teens Read Too Lady Emily and her best friends from boarding school, Priscilla, Ariadne, and Daphne, are all ready to graduate and head back to their homes in nineteenth-century London. They're even more excited for Priscilla's coming-out ball, which they all are planning on attending. That is, until Emily learns that she is engaged to Lord Robert Townsend. This puts a damper on all of the girls' plans, as ...             The Secret Lives of the Kudzu Debutantes: A Novel5 reviews Cathy Holton Ballantine Books, 2008 Another Winner!! Ok...just to let you know right off, if you're interested in reading this book, you MUST read 'Revenge of the Kudzu Debutantes' first. There are many references and comments that could seem dead-end if you haven't read the first book. That said...what a FABULOUS sequel! I loved it just as much as the first. Virginia Redmon is out to seek revenge on her ex daughter-in-law Nita for ruining her ...             Brittan (The Debutantes, Book 3)2 reviews Debra White Smith Harvest House Publishers, 2008 I LOVE IT! The Debutantes Debra White Smith Harvest House Publishers, 2008 ISBN: 9780736919319 Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for ReviewYourBook.com, 09/08 5 Stars Move over Nancy, George, and Bess; there is a new team in town... I grew up on Nancy Drew. The teen detective helped to develop my love of reading. Perhaps it is not fair to compare The Debutantes to my childhood hero, after all this series is ...             One Wicked Night10 reviews Sari Robins Avon, 2004 a pleasant read... unlike some of the other reviewers I enjoyed this book. The hero is a decent, hardworking ex-bow street runner who now has his own agency. The heroine, a "lightstocking", a woman who is being kept by a lord as a mistress. The villans are truly villanous, the supporting cast are fun. Yes, some of the story is inplausible but it IS romance people. Just relax, and enjoy yourself:) I've read better ...             The Dangerous Debutante (Romney Marsh Trilogy)3 reviews Kasey Michaels HQN Books, 2006 Not to be missed!! Morgan is traveling to London to have her first Season. She will be staying with her brother Chance and his wife Julia. Morgan and Jacob, her long time friend who is traveling with her, are about to continue on their journey after taking a brief rest when Morgan sees a magnificent horse being led toward the stables. Morgan approaches the horse, and after admiring the animal for a while, she ...             Elegant Debutante Gowns of the 1800s Paper Dolls1 review Tom Tierney Dover Publications, 2008 OK for the money This book is good for use as paper dolls. As for education or collections on the period, the pictures are nothing to get excited about. The best thing is a list of descriptions of each dress including the style year, fabrics used, etc.             Revenge of the Kudzu Debutantes: A Novel15 reviews Cathy Holton Ballantine Books, 2007 Silly, but fun! I really enjoyed this book. I have to say though, the plot has been done, over and over actually, scorned wives wanting revenge on their awful husbands....but I enjoyed this book so much anyway. It was laugh out loud funny in quite a few places, and once I started it, I could not put it down. I would like to say though, I read it on kinlde and there were a couple of editing goofs, but it didn't ...              search for books brittan, classics, dangerous, dangers, debutante, debutantes, deceiving, desperate, divorcee, dropout, elegant, evelina, ex-debutante, handbook, hazards, hearts, hunting, important, living, lonely, mysteries, perils, pursuing, revenge, romance, romney, russian, seemed, trilogy, viscount books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen book: Deadwater leave a comment home  impressum - about us