Mary Ann Gibbs

"The Glass Palace" is a Fawcett Coventry Romance book. A Victorian romance story, the heroine is "born on the wrong side of the blanket," a "Cinderella" type heroine is used as a "door mat" by the family. Her first fiance keeps her waiting 5 years. However, the hero of this romance sees her value & they have Happy Every After.

"What I am suggesting to you, Miss Floyd, is purely a business arrangement. If you go through a marriage ceremony with me to quiet the gossips, that is all that will be required of you." Charles Pitborough needed a housekeeper and he thought Cecily Floyd would be excellent. But it would never do for a single young lady to live in his house. So he offered marriage. Cecily hated the idea and tried to discourage him. She told him he would have to take her entire family into the bargain. She even gave him time to think about it. He had until she returned from Venice. Suddenly Charles was in Italy, too. And together this cool, arrogant man and this proud, headstrong woman shared a very special moment, much to their surprise. Now they both wondered if it was the magic of Venice--or love...

Susanna Farebrother is eagerly awaiting her gala coming-out ball and the arrival of her Admiral father, who is due back from the sea. The headstrong lovely eighteen-year-old has also fallen in love with a dashing army captain. But it is her neighbor, young Edward Royde, who really captures her attention. She hates him. These romantic tangles are set aside when Admiral Sir John Farebrother arrives home, for Susanna senses something is very wrong. She soon discovers what is peculiar about her father's return. Papa is not Papa at all!

He disliked the girl he thought she was The idea of impersonating her stepsister hadn't seemed so bad back in Johannesburg. But here in Pietsdorp it was much, much different. Caught up in the life and personalities of this tiny African town, Sarah was feeling the consequences of her deceit. But mostly she wanted, and yet couldn't, to appeal to Brent Milward - as herself and for herself. She was in love with a man who didn't even know her name!

This beguiling novel unfolds the tale of a bold young woman who defies all odds to protect her orphaned brother and sister. Left nearly penniless by her father, spunky Martha Lingford takes the children to visit their crusty old grandfather who has disowned them. She is prepared for him and his meanness. But she is not prepared for Drum Connington, the dashing young dandy who appears to find her attractive. Love is something Martha has never thought about--until now. Set in late 18th-century England, this enchanting novel brings to vivid life the sights and sounds of a colorful bygone era--and a romantic adventure that will touch your heart.