- Paperback: 374 pages
- Publisher: Orion; New Ed edition (15 July 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0752826093
- ISBN-13: 978-0752826097
- Product Dimensions: 18.8 x 13 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 362,211 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Miranda seems to have everything - looks, brains, three children and a 15th-century moated manor house in Kent, but when she finds her husband dead, shot in the chest, her friends believe thay Fortune has turned against one of her darlings. Yet, this is just the beginning of a better life for her.
About the Author
Victoria Clayton published two children's books when in her early twenties. She then read English at Cambridge as a mature student, married and had two children before returning to writing fiction. Her previous novels, Running Wild, Dance With Me, Out of Love and Past Mischief, shortlisted for the Romantic Novel of the Year Award 1999, are all available in Orion Paperback.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I can't say enough good things about this book - I sat up until 3 am today to finish it. I guess the traditional elements of a romance are here, but the book seems just so much more than that. It starts with the death of Miranda's chronically unfaithful husband - and proceeds to show how the life and death of this selfish, ugly (soul-wise, not physically)man is like a pebble in a pool - the ripples of effect go on forever. There's pain and humor, and not all of the ends are neatly tied up - just the ones that matter the most to you at the end. The subplots and supporting characters are superb - wonderful book!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
You get drawn right into this story right from the first page when Miranda disocovers that her husband has shot himself. The charecters are lively and it's beautifully written, there really isn't a duff sentance in it. My only criticism is that the feel good factor goes a bit over the top near the end of the book and it became slightly saccharine. I'll still be reading her next one.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a beautiful example of what can be achieved in the field of "romance and family life in the country" by someone who can really write. There are a myriad of books out there in this genre but this is lifted above all the others by wonderful characters, great humour and good use of language. Miranda, the central character, lives at Westray surrounded by a bevy of fascinating and wonderfully drawn individuals. Her three children, her old nanny, a wildly eccentric painter, erudite poet/gardener and forthright friends. Once she finds her husband, seducer of women, dead she finds herself at the mercy of every bottom pinching roue in the county and at the centre of new relationships. Yes, you can guess very early on what the likely ending will be if you have read enough of this genre, but it really doesn't matter. The journey is littered with interesting moments and some classic set pieces. Clayton writes well, with good use of language, and you really do feel you are part of the whole scene. Indeed you rather wish you were. Some books of this type are the sort you read and then pass on but others, such as this one, you keep on your shelf to re-read again further down the line. You can buy this with confidence. I am really pleased to see nobody has written a negative review as it would be terribly unfair!
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Past Mischief by Victoria Clayton
I picked up my first Victoria Clayton book in a charity shop and loved it so much I would now read anything by her. Past Mischief doesn't disappoint. Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2010 by L. Tann-Watson
Life after infidelity!
You have recovered from the inital shock and revelations-this book helps you to see the future,or at least what else is out there! Read more
Published on 12 May 2001
Miranda seems to have everything then her husband is shot
This is a whitty and amusing use of language b ook.I laughed and marked sections to review later. Janos,the Hungarian boarder that Miranda has taken in says"I see. Read more
Published on 1 April 2000
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