Peck has unearthed one of the hoariest of chimney-corner romantic devices—the wobbly course of love and intrigue when two young things of diverse origins and temperament look exactly alike and cross destinies; and he displays it here in late-Edwardian satin, with agile prose and a straight face. Amanda, witchy and beautiful daughter of Lady Eleanor and Sir Timothy Whitwell of the Isle of. Stock No: WWEB. Intrigue, romance, and scheming aboard the Titanic. This updated edition of the popular Richard Peck novel, available in time to commemorate the anniversary of the Titanic's fateful voyage in , starts with a chilling prophecy. When Miranda begins her position as maid-servant to the glamorous and selfish Amanda Whitwell, Amanda wastes no time in using Miranda to suit her own Format: Ebook. · When Miranda begins her position as maid-servant to the glamorous and selfish Amanda Whitwell, Amanda wastes no time in using Miranda to suit her This updated edition of the popular Richard Peck novel, available in time to commemorate the anniversary of the Titanic's fateful voyage in , starts with a chilling prophecy/5.
out of 5 stars Amanda/Miranda by Richard Peck. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on Ma. Verified Purchase. Just a bit disappointed in this because I remember having the hardback and it was quite a big book. This is a paperback that seems to have been massively abridged. Shame as it's an excellent story - basically, rich girl has a. Amanda/Miranda - eBook () by Richard Peck. Intrigue, romance, and scheming aboard the Titanic This updated edition of the popular Richard Peck novel, available in time to commemorate the anniversary of the Titanic's fateful voyage in , starts with a chilling prophecy. Amanda/Miranda by Richard Peck starting at $ Amanda/Miranda has 3 available editions to buy at Half Price Books Marketplace.
A Newbery Honor author presents a tale of love and fate on the "Titanic", as a maidservant named Miranda finds she bears an uncanny resemblance to her rich and arrogant mistress, Amanda Whitewell. Thrust into a tangled web of lies by Amanda, Miranda watches helplessly as a prophecy once foretold becomes reality. Read More. Amanda is a snobby, spoiled rich girl. Miranda is a good-natured, soft-spoken peasant girl who becomes her maid. Their personalities clash in every way. They are completely different, except for one vital detail--they look exactly the same (although they are not related). Scheming Amanda realizes that she can use this similarity to her advantage. Very Good/Very Good. Romance. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ISBN Miranda and Amanda are the ying and yang of each other. Amanda tells Mary her name will now be Miranda and then molds her to be everything else she wants her maid to be in
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