Lady Alicia's Legacy

ISBN 1-57343-050-1 (Paperback)
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William Blanton Jamison, sixth Earl of Tisdale, is enchanted with American-born Alicia Burnsford from the moment he first sees her in Washington. Onboard ship to England, he finds his enchantment changing to something much deeper. But dare he care for her when he has secrets that could destroy both their hearts?

Alicia reluctantly steps into the Regency world to claim her family legacy… and into the arms of a fascinating man. Lord Tisdale is everything she expected a British nobleman to be, and much more. Lord Tisdale's promise to be at her service is tested the moment her feet touch English soil and she finds herself kidnapped and nearly murdered. But is this handsome Lord more than he appears? Could this man who has touched her heart be involved in this nefarious scheme to remove her before she can inherit? Can the man she's fallen in love with be… a murderer?

Book Reviews

Romance Reviews Today / Edith Morrison
Lady Alicia's Legacy is penned with emotion and intrigue, capturing a true feel for the time period and the danger that Alicia faces. Ms. Allen's particular style of writing draws readers in from the first turn of the page. Alicia is a plucky American who is in no hurry to inherit an English title or any of the trappings that accompany such a loft station, but she quickly adapts and takes London by storm. Her courage and determination to see justice prevail make her a likeable character. Her passionate nature and the romance that blooms between Alicia and Tisdale will leave readers breathless. Tisdale is a man who is not at all what he seems. In an effort to hide his status as a British agent, Tisdale has gone to great lengths to develop the reputation of a rake, which serves him well in many ways, but not with Alicia. More than anything he wants to shed his false façade, but finds that he is lost when it comes to figuring out how to win Alicia's trust and love. This lost puppy demeanor makes him an adorable and exceedingly sexy hero.

If you are seeking a fast-paced romance with exceptional suspense, characters, and passion, be sure not to miss Lady Alicia's Legacy.

Reader comments

"Marjorie Allen will draw you fully into the delightful world of Regency England, complete with a sparkling cast of characters and a thrilling mystery. This is one talented author." Pamela McKinley, author

"Loaded with surprises, from characters and scenes not found in other Regencies, to a plot that will keep you guessing, Lady Alicia’s Legascy is a wonderfrul debut for this author. Ms. Allen really knows her stuff! Fascinating period detail over and beyond the usual Regency fare that will engage Regency readers." Patricia Wynn, author

Marjorie J. Allen
Life is full of mountains and valleys. Marj embraces life, her love of theater, literature and good dialogue. She was stage manager for a touring theatre group; a secretary to UNRWA in Lebanon; officer manager for a law firm; a classroom teacher; and theater director at Texas State School for the Blind. Her blind students competed at state level 1977-1980!

A now retired junior and high school librarian, she loved teaching/co-directoring theater students. One high school play, The Insanity of Mary Girard, is an historical set in Philadelphia during the War of 1812—she’s read thousands of Regencies and hundreds of contemporary novels. What else?

England and Scotland lured her, along with husband, son, and Scottish daughter-in-law, to research another Regency. Marj returned to Lebanon after forty-seven years to visit friends. There she gathered information for another possible book.

In Smithville, Texas, Marj writes, works, and plots her next bright idea. She is a family woman with three children, seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. A military wife, her husband of forty-seven years is a veteran of three wars, WW II, Korea, and VietNam.

She loves to hear from readers. Email her at Marjallen@aol.com.