Alice Chetwynd Ley
Personal Information
Description
Alice Mary Chetwynd Humphrey was born on 12 October 1913 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England, UK, she studied at King Edward VI Grammar School in Birmingham. In 3 Febrery 1945, she married with Kenneth James Ley. They had two sons; Richard James Humphrey Ley and Graham Kenneth Hugh Ley. She was teather at Harrow College of Higher Education. In 1962, she obtained a diploma in Sociology at London University, in connection thus she obtained the Gilchrist Award of 1962. She was lecturer in Sociology and Social History, from 1968 to 1971. Under her married name, Alice Chetwynd Ley, she published romance novels from 1959 to 1986. She was also tutor in Creative Writing, from 1962 to 1984. She was elected the sixth Chairman (1971-1973) of the Romantic Novelists' Association and was named honor life member. Alice Chetwynd passed away in 2004.
Books
A Reputation Dies
When the notorious and unpleasant gossip Mr Marmaduke Yarnton is murdered during Lady Windlesham's party, Justin Rutherford and his niece Anthea join forces to track down the murderer. Yarnton had dropped a name into the conversation which stirred up trouble - more than one person present had a secret to hide.
The Clandestine Betrothal
The pre Regency romance series that readers have fallen in love with! For fans of Georgette Heyer, Mary Balogh, Jane Aiken Hodge and Jane Austen. A pretty young heiress finds her quick temper may have landed her in a world of trouble... 1796, London At twenty-seven, the Honourable Hugh Eversley is still a bachelor, and eagerly pursued by every match-making mama who ever brought a daughter up to London for the season. But Hugh 'Beau' Eversley is a notorious rake and every effort to catch his attention so far has been wasted. That is why Susan Fyfield's family are shocked when she announces she is engaged to him. They aren't the only ones stunned by the news. The Beau himself isn't aware he has made a proposal... THE CLANDESTINE BETROTHAL is the first book in The Eversley Saga: Traditional British, pre Regency romance novels with outspoken, feisty heroines set in Georgian England.
The Georgian Rake
A thrilling historical adventure story! For fans of Georgette Heyer, Mary Balogh, Jane Aiken Hodge and Jane Austen. An impetuous heroine uncovers a shocking scandal... 1760, England Amanda Twyford, confronted unexpectedly with the unwelcome news of her elder sister Isabella's engagement to notorious rake Charles Barsett, is determined to put a stop to the impending nuptials. Amanda immediately takes a dislike to cold, haughty Charles, and she is sure Isabella's heart lies with another... As she meddles more in their affairs, Amanda discovers that dark rumours surround Charles' reputation. And they all seem to be connected to the secretive Medmenham Abbey. But as Amanda becomes more involved in protecting her sister's heart, does she risk losing control over her own... ? What is really going on at the mysterious Abbey? And what connection has Charles Barsett with that centre of ill-repute? Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction...
The Intrepid Miss Haydon
Lovely Corinna Haydon, who has been mooning over fortune hunter Fabian Greenville, is taken by her family to Paris, where it is hoped she will meet an eligible suitor. Also traveling with the group is her sister's brother-in-law Sir Richard Beresford who continues to take an interest in Corinna's future, even as their sojourn on the continent becomes dangerous.
A Fatal Assignation
Miss Anthea Rutherford's curiosity is sparked again in this second delightful mix of Regency Romance and detective fiction. During a visit to Madame Yvonne's exclusive dress salon in Bond Street, Anthea catches sight of a secret door and impulsively turns the handle, opening the way to mystery. Standing in Madame Yvonne's private chamber is Sir Aubrey Jermyn - a known womaniser and member of the ton. As if this weren't scandalous enough, the following morning Sir Aubrey is reported missing and Anthea is not alone in suspecting him to have run off with his latest lover... Second book in the Rutherford trilogy.