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Kathryne Kennedy | A Letter To Papa
Dear Readers:
I'm so very glad to be back here again at
Fresh Fiction, and very excited about my
upcoming Victorian romance releasing in December, My Unfair Lady. Funny,
adventurous and as always, a bit naughty, Iβm introducing you to the heroine of
the novel, Summer Wine Lee, through a letter she wrote to her father upon
arriving in London in the summer of 1885 (that isnβt in the book!).
As always, wishing you happy reading!
Kathryne Kennedy.
Dearest Papa:
I have arrived in London and I must say it is not unlike New York, except that
everything is so old here. If society knows I exist they do not care, for I have
yet to receive a single invitation. But do not despair, Papa, for I am confident
that my plan will be a resounding success. Indeed, I have met the gentleman who
I have retained to insure my introduction to society, and he is a superior
example of the breed.
The Duke of Monchester (who has already instructed me that his proper form of
address is His Grace--my head spins with titles and formalities, Papa!) is
rather stuffy and formal, but there is a gleam to his blue eyes that tells me
there is more to the man than what lies on the surface. Although he is feared by
all of society for his lethal wit and influence on the prince, I find him rather
amusing. (He is so easily shocked!)
Iβm afraid that I did not make a terribly good first impression. I will leave
out the embarrassing details, but apparently the duke isnβt familiar with the
Chihuahua breed, and Iβm afraid that Chi-chi rather scuffed up the ankles of his
boots. But despite my odd household, the duke agreed to sponsor me, for it is
apparent that he is sadly lacking in funds, and we are off to Paris in the
morning to acquire a new wardrobe from Worth. Iβm afraid that you may have to
wire me more money.
But I assure you that I have every intention of studying my hardest to be a
proper lady, and that I shall not fail you or Monte.
Please do not work so hard while I am away, Papa, and remember to apply the
poultice for your cough every night. And donβt forget to instruct the dog-walker
in the care of my critters. Lefty has a knack for looking quite pitiful, but I
assure you that he gets along quite well on three limbs, and needs his exercise.
And despite being the size of a small pony, Sweetie is rather shy, and must be
coaxed outside.
I will write again, soon.
Your Loving Daughter,
Summer
P.S. A bit of fish will coax Moo-moo down from the curtains.
P.P.S. The duke truly is a most fascinating man.
My Unfair Lady by
Kathryn Kennedy in
stores
December 2009!
Pygmalion meets the wild west in this lively and unusual historical romance by
award-winning author
Kathryne Kennedy!
A wild west heiress, Summer Wine Lee knows that she's not an acceptable bride
for her fiance's knickerbocker family. She grew up in an Arizona mining town,
cares more for critters than people, carries a knife under her skirts, and,
worst of all, she has a highly improper secret from her past. But she also has
high hopes that a real English Duke can teach her how to be a lady...
Were it not for his father's gambling debts, the Duke of Monchester would never
have stooped to civilize Summer. But the more time he spends with her, and the
more social scrapes he has to rescue her from, the more he finds it impossible
to change her into a proper lady. How could he, when he's falling in love with
her just the way she is?
About the Author
Kathryne Kennedy is
the author of the Relics of Merlin series, acclaimed for her
world-building and best known for her historical paranormal romances. She has
also written a fantasy romance and this Victorian historical romance. She has
also published nearly a dozen short stories in the SFF/Romance genre, receiving
Honorable Mention twice in the "Writers of the Future" contest. She has traveled
a great deal and has lived in Guam, Okinawa, and several states in the U.S. She
is a business owner and currently lives in Arizona with her husband and two
sons. For more information, please visit www.KathryneKennedy.com.
Comments
28 comments posted.
Re: Kathryne Kennedy | A Letter To Papa
Love the letter. The books sounds like a wonderfully funny story, and I am looking forward to its release.
(Armenia Fox 10:32am October 26, 2009)
I love it! Sounds so good and funny I can't wait to read it, thanks for being here today Kathryne I've enjoyed reading about your new book and congratulations!
Penney
(Penney Wilfort 10:38am October 26, 2009)
beautiful letter, since I came home from seeing my Dad after 6 months away,it was great
(Diane Sadler 10:45am October 26, 2009)
Hi Armenia! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment. It is a fun story, which I hope brightens your day!
(Kathryne Kennedy 12:10pm October 26, 2009)
It's a great pleasure to be here, Penney! Thank you for the kind words.
(Kathryne Kennedy 12:11pm October 26, 2009)
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Diane. Welcome home. :}
(Kathryne Kennedy 12:12pm October 26, 2009)
This sounds like a fun book!
(Kelli Jo Calvert 12:14pm October 26, 2009)
Thanks, Kelli Jo!
(Kathryne Kennedy 12:43pm October 26, 2009)
This book sounds very up-lifting. I love books like that.
(Patsy Hagen 1:13pm October 26, 2009)
I loved the letter. This sounds like a fun book!
(Brenda Rupp 1:14pm October 26, 2009)
Great to hear, Patsy. :}
(Kathryne Kennedy 1:21pm October 26, 2009)
I was hoping that readers would enjoy the letter, Brenda. Thx so much for letting me know!
(Kathryne Kennedy 1:22pm October 26, 2009)
I love the letter also. I can't wait to read the book.
(Theresa Buckholtz 2:12pm October 26, 2009)
Thank you so very much, Theresa! I hope you enjoy reading it.
(Kathryne Kennedy 2:52pm October 26, 2009)
LOL! This sounds great! I can't wait to read more about Summer and "His Grace" It sounds like a "can't put it down" book! I will be marking my calendar for the release!
(Stefanie Finn 3:59pm October 26, 2009)
Wow! Thanks so much Stefanie...and I do hope you have a hard time putting it down. :}
(Kathryne Kennedy 4:13pm October 26, 2009)
Thank you for the teaser, Kathryne Kennedy. Can't wait till your novel comes out. Just the musical that inspired it, this romantic comedy sounds "loverly"!
(Mary Anne Landers 5:25pm October 26, 2009)
I love 'loverly', Mary Anne. Thanks so much for commenting.
(Kathryne Kennedy 5:43pm October 26, 2009)
What a fun way to introduce Summer Wine Lee. This book should be a fun read. I can't wait for it to come out in December. Definitely a must read.
(Rosemary Krejsa 9:50pm October 26, 2009)
I'm glad you enjoyed the letter, Rosemary. Thank you for the kind words. :}
(Kathryne Kennedy 10:14pm October 26, 2009)
What a lovely letter! Any Papa would love to receive it!
(Lisa Glidewell 10:30pm October 26, 2009)
Beautiful letter! Thanks for sharing!
(Sue Ahn 11:47pm October 26, 2009)
Summer is that kind of gal, Lisa. Thx for visiting!
(Kathryne Kennedy 11:57pm October 26, 2009)
Whoops! I missed ya, Sue. Thix so much for reading. :}
(Kathryne Kennedy 11:58pm October 26, 2009)
Nice letter. Will be looking for your
books. Love finding new authors.
(Patricia Barraclough 1:59am October 27, 2009)
Kathryne, What a great letter. I've read your story, and it's wonderful. I hightly recommend it!!
(Donna MacQuigg 12:48pm October 27, 2009)
I love the idea and the letter. Her love and devotion for her Papa and home is evident in her letter. Thanks for sharing with us. :)
(Carol Luciano 8:04am October 28, 2009)
What a kind, sweet letter. I absolutely love the name Summer! So beautiful!
(Rebecca Niehaus 1:46pm October 28, 2009)
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