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The Girl from the Diadem
The Girl from the Diadem
Author: Jean Merrill
MAKE-BELIEVE LOVE — It wasn't very romantic, but then romance was the furthest thing from Belle Barclay's mind when she agreed to a make-believe love affair with the young Earl of Orsett. Her career in the theatre was crashing to a premature end, and it was money that she needed. Pretending to be the object of the young Earl's affecti...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780449237526
ISBN-10: 0449237524
Publication Date: 10/12/1978
Pages: 223
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4.5 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: Fawcett
Book Type: Paperback
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Jerseygirltoo avatar reviewed The Girl from the Diadem on + 455 more book reviews
So delightfully written and funny! It's rare to see a book written from the POV of an actress who is down on her luck. Wonderful characters and dialog.
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This is an Edwardian Romance. I remember it as funny and entertaining.
It wasn't very romantic, but then romance was the furthest thing from Belle Barclay's mind when she agreed to a make-believe love affair with the young Earl of Orsett. Her career in the theatre was crashing to a premature end, and it was money that she needed.
Pretending to be the object of the Earl's affections seemed a simple ruse--until everything became complicated. Too complicated. Suddenly Belle found herself head-over-heels in love--with the wrong man....


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