Skip to main content. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 6, 2012. I felt like I had read half of a book then it ended. Her love has left her for Africa, with a 'I'll be back,' meanwhile, she has to take her packed bag back, and deal with the aftermath of turning the 2 most eligible bachelors down, with no real reason, and hope they'll just forget about it, until her love returns? I hate Arabella. © 2008-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, includes free international wireless delivery via. Die Geschichte einer nicht standesgemäßen Liebe oder besser: Schwärmerei ist nicht sehr glaubhaft, aber schön romantisch. Read the book in one sitting and enjoyed it very much. XP. Does this book contain inappropriate content? But she's an upper-class girl and he's a servant. Nothing overly special or original about this story. You submitted the following rating and review. I'm sorry but this book is possibly the only book i have that i didn't really like at all. Muss es auch nicht. Muss es auch nicht. Enjoyed the atmosphere and the scene set but otherwise didnt draw me in at all.. Sinopsis en Español // Synopsis in Spanish. OK, close 0. Langdown Manor book. Three year later, when I was cleaning out the shelves, I saw it and I was, like, "Oh, I haven't read this book.". I also didn't like the way it was written. I got this book from my sister, as she gave it to me. I mean, Penelope rejects David's and Ferdy's proposal so that she could be with Fred and in the end, Fred will leave for Africa. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Download one of the Free Kindle apps to start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, and computer. 0. But she's an upper-class girl and he's a servant. This book is excellently written, full of great descriptions of how it was for the lives of teenagers during the Edwardian period, both rich and poor, upstairs with privilege and downstairs in 'service'. Langdown Manor. eBook Details. by Sue Reid. I also couldn't really connect with the characters except Jess and she was a servant. Sure, she has his mother's ring, to ensure he comes back, but that doesn't make the ending any better. Write your review. After Penelope's mother dies, her father sends her away from India to stay with relatives in England. They are two of a kind; restless, unconventional and daring - wanting more from life than what's expected of them. Besides, she fell in love with Fred way too early in the book. Be the first to ask a question about Langdown Manor. Drama Queen. Please try again. I enjoyed it however like everyone else thought they fell in love too fast. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. The story wasn't "that" bad but it's just sort of is. The sentences were way too short for me. You submitted the following rating and review. Please try again. But nope. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages that interest you. The characters are richly developed with numerous storylines. When theyall for each other their romance has to be kept secret - both from Polly's relations, and the rest of the staff. Her love has left her for Africa, with a 'I'll be back,' meanwhile, she has to take her packed bag back, and deal with the aftermath of turning the 2 most eligible bachelors down, with no real reason, and hope they'll just forget about it, until her love returns? Please try your request again later. Very good but very frustrating at the end. The story mostly circulated around Penelope's "going out". There are 0 reviews and 0 ratings from Canada, Fast, FREE delivery, video streaming, music, and much more. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. eBook Details. How can they be together when society keeps them apart? We'll publish them on our site once we've reviewed them. There are 0 reviews and 0 ratings from Canada, Fast, FREE delivery, video streaming, music, and much more. To see what your friends thought of this book. Ivy is not one of my favorites. Save this seller. Thanks for Sharing! Looking at its synopsis, I was really looking forward to read it. I stumbled across this novel after reading a book by the author in the “My Story” reads.