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Helen Halstead Helen Halstead i(A84192 works by)
Born: Established: 1950 Adelaide, South Australia, ;
Gender: Female
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1 Cheers and Tears : Helen Halstead Helen Halstead , 2006 single work column
— Appears in: The Age , 14 October 2006; (p. 28)
1 5 y separately published work icon The Imaginary Gentleman : A Regency Intrigue Helen Halstead , Milsons Point : Random House Australia , 2006 Z1305839 2006 single work novel historical fiction mystery Lyme Regis,1806 Laura Morrison, aged 30, meets Mr Templeton, with whom she has an instant rapport. After three chance meetings, he disappears and no one will confirm ever seeing him. Laura risks danger and disgrace to discover the truth. Information comes to light convincing her family she is deluded - the gentleman is imaginary. They conspire to force her to marry her cousin, Sir Richard Morrison, in the belief that marriage will cure her ills. Laura begins to doubt her own sanity, and agrees. The conspiracy begins to unravel...(Publisher's blurb)
1 2 y separately published work icon A Private Performance : Continuing Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice Helen Halstead , Belair : Thalwood Books , 2004 Z1142001 2004 single work novel historical fiction satire

'When Elizabeth Bennett marries the brooding, passionate Mr.Darcy, she is thrown into the exciting world of London society. She makes a powerful friend in the Marchioness of Englebury but the jealousy among her ladyship's circle threatens to destroy her happiness. Elizabeth is drawn into a powerful clique for whom intrigue is the stuff of life and rivalry the motive. Her success, it seems, can only be at the expense of good relations with her husband...

'Other favourite 'Pride and Prejudice' characters are not forgotten. Georgiana Darcy and Kitty Bennett pursue happiness, each in their own way, while others have adventures too, often with hilarious results. This witty and entertaining novel is full of sardonic humour and beautifully told in the language of the era. Bringing Regency society vividly to life, Helen Halstead carries forward Austen's theme of the necessity for her heroes to grow within, in order to achieve lasting happiness!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
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