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Rhys Bowen

Auteur van Her Royal Spyness

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Rhys Bowen was born Janet Quin-Harkin in 1941 in Bath, England. She earned her bachelors degree from the University of London. Soon after graduation she worked for the British Broadcasting Corporation as a studio manager and writer. She then took a job working for a textbook company developing toon meer reading texts before writing her own books. Her first picture book - Peter Penny's Dance - was published in 1976 and changed her career to children's book author. The book earned praise and won numerous awards. In 1981 she wrote a teen novel entitled California Girl which became the first installment in Bantam's Sweet Dreams series. This series grew to include novels such as Love Match, Daydreamer, and Ten-Boy Summer. These Sweet Dreams books started a major trend in young adult publishing. they were praised as an encouragement to reading. Janet Quin-Harkin also authored non-series fiction for adolescents such as award winning novel Wanted: Date for Saturday Night and Summer Heat. She also wrote the young adult historical novels Madam Sarah and Fool's Gold. She then moved on to writng mystery novels whcih included her Constable Evans series. Her book Royal Blood made the New York Times Bestseller list. (Bowker Author Biography) toon minder
Ontwarringsbericht:

(eng) Janet Quin-Harkin writes books for teens. She uses the pen name Rhys Bowen for her mystery novels for adults.

Fotografie: Taken by Lesa Holstine, 2/10/08, Glendale, AZ

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Werken van Rhys Bowen

Her Royal Spyness (2007) 1,945 exemplaren
A Royal Pain (2008) 1,067 exemplaren
Murphy's Law (2001) 972 exemplaren
In Farleigh Field (2017) 831 exemplaren
Royal Flush (2009) 823 exemplaren
Royal Blood (2010) 800 exemplaren
The Twelve Clues of Christmas (2012) 704 exemplaren
Naughty in Nice (2011) 688 exemplaren
The Tuscan Child (2018) 681 exemplaren
Death of Riley (2002) 587 exemplaren
Heirs and Graces (2013) 569 exemplaren
For the Love of Mike (2003) 543 exemplaren
Evans Above (1997) 540 exemplaren
Queen of Hearts (2014) 459 exemplaren
The Victory Garden (2019) 447 exemplaren
Malice at the Palace (2015) 426 exemplaren
Tell Me, Pretty Maiden (2008) 426 exemplaren
Crowned and Dangerous (2016) 424 exemplaren
In Like Flynn (2004) 422 exemplaren
Oh Danny Boy (2006) 417 exemplaren
In a Gilded Cage (2009) 394 exemplaren
In Dublin's Fair City (2007) 390 exemplaren
Four Funerals and Maybe a Wedding (2018) 388 exemplaren
The Last Illusion (2010) 355 exemplaren
The Venice Sketchbook (2021) 340 exemplaren
Evan and Elle (2000) 327 exemplaren
Evan Help Us (1998) 327 exemplaren
Love and Death Among the Cheetahs (2019) 315 exemplaren
Evanly Choirs (1999) 299 exemplaren
Evan's Gate (2004) 278 exemplaren
Evan Blessed (2005) 276 exemplaren
Bless the Bride (2011) 265 exemplaren
Evan Can Wait (2001) 263 exemplaren
The Last Mrs. Summers (2020) 262 exemplaren
Evanly Bodies (2006) 260 exemplaren
Above the Bay of Angels (2020) 253 exemplaren
Evans to Betsy (2002) 240 exemplaren
The Amersham Rubies (2011) 240 exemplaren
Masked Ball at Broxley Manor (2012) 237 exemplaren
Hush Now, Don't You Cry (2012) 233 exemplaren
God Rest Ye, Royal Gentlemen (2021) 224 exemplaren
Evan Only Knows (2003) 223 exemplaren
The Family Way (2012) 201 exemplaren
City of Darkness and Light (2014) 200 exemplaren
The Edge of Dreams (2015) 173 exemplaren
Where the Sky Begins (2022) 171 exemplaren
Time of Fog and Fire (2016) 166 exemplaren
Peril in Paris (2022) 156 exemplaren
The Ghost of Christmas Past (2017) 153 exemplaren
Away in a Manger (2015) 148 exemplaren
Magic Growing Powder (1980) 98 exemplaren
Wild Irish Rose (2022) 87 exemplaren
The Proof of the Pudding (2023) 86 exemplaren
What Child is This (2018) 82 exemplaren
The Paris Assignment (2023) 73 exemplaren
A Royal Threesome (2014) 56 exemplaren
All That Is Hidden (2023) 55 exemplaren
The Face in the Mirror (2013) 54 exemplaren
Through the Window (2014) 46 exemplaren
Benjamin's Balloon (1978) 36 exemplaren
The Boy Next Door (1995) 33 exemplaren
California Girl (1981) 31 exemplaren
Ten-Boy Summer (1982) 30 exemplaren
The Two of Us (1984) 27 exemplaren
Love Match (1982) 24 exemplaren
Peter Penny's Dance (1976) 23 exemplaren
Daydreamer (1983) 23 exemplaren
Wanted: Date for Saturday Night (1985) 22 exemplaren
Who Do You Love? (1996) 21 exemplaren
Dreamwalker (2014) 20 exemplaren
Ginger's First Kiss (1994) 20 exemplaren
Roni's Dream Boy (1994) 20 exemplaren
Justine's Baby-Sitting Nightmare (1995) 19 exemplaren
No Experience Required (1989) 19 exemplaren
101 Ways to Meet Mr. Right (1985) 19 exemplaren
Lovebirds (1984) 18 exemplaren
Exchange of Hearts (1984) 17 exemplaren
Flamingo Revenge (1997) 16 exemplaren
Ghost of a Chance (1984) 15 exemplaren
Catch of the Day (1989) 15 exemplaren
Karen's Perfect Match (1994) 14 exemplaren
Fun, Sun, and Flamingoes (1997) 14 exemplaren
Roni's Two-Boy Trouble (1994) 14 exemplaren
Write Every Day (1986) 13 exemplaren
In Sunshine or in Shadow (2024) 13 exemplaren
Queen Justine (1994) 12 exemplaren
The Main Attraction (1989) 11 exemplaren
My Best Enemy (1987) 11 exemplaren
Old Friends, New Friends (1986) 11 exemplaren
Ginger's New Crush (1994) 11 exemplaren
Best Friends Forever (1986) 11 exemplaren
The Boyfriend Wars (1995) 11 exemplaren
No More Boys (1995) 11 exemplaren
Just Desserts (1990) 11 exemplaren
The Trouble with Toni (1986) 10 exemplaren
The Graduates (1986) 10 exemplaren
The Great Boy Chase (1985) 10 exemplaren
Nothing in Common (1987) 10 exemplaren
Growing Pains (1986) 10 exemplaren
Love to Go (1990) 10 exemplaren
At Your Service (1990) 9 exemplaren
My Secret Love (1986) 9 exemplaren
Roni's Sweet Fifteen (1995) 9 exemplaren
Follow That Boy (1985) 7 exemplaren
Never Say Goodbye (1987) 7 exemplaren
Helpful Hattie (1983) 6 exemplaren
My Phantom Love (1992) 6 exemplaren
Dear Cousin (1987) 5 exemplaren
Sleepover Madness (1995) 5 exemplaren
Trade Winds (1993) 5 exemplaren
Torn Apart (1999) 5 exemplaren
Trading Places (1987) 5 exemplaren
Cool in School (1996) 5 exemplaren
You Read My Mind (1996) 4 exemplaren
Love Potion (1999) 4 exemplaren
Surf's Up! (1987) 4 exemplaren
Big Sister (1988) 4 exemplaren
Flip Side (1987) 4 exemplaren
Two Girls, One Boy (1987) 4 exemplaren
One Step Too Far (1989) 4 exemplaren
All Rapped Up (1997) 4 exemplaren
Madame Sarah (1989) 4 exemplaren
Karen's Lessons in Love (1995) 4 exemplaren
Billy and Ben: The Terrible Two (1992) 4 exemplaren
Heartbreak Café (1989) 3 exemplaren
Summer Daze (1997) 3 exemplaren
Fool's Gold (1991) 3 exemplaren
Molly Murphy Series, Books 1-15 (2016) 3 exemplaren
Tug of War (1987) 3 exemplaren
Boy Trouble for Tess and Ali (1991) 3 exemplaren
Road Trip (1989) 3 exemplaren
Out in the Cold (1988) 3 exemplaren
Blind Date (1988) 3 exemplaren
Double Take (1987) 3 exemplaren
Last Dance (1987) 3 exemplaren
On My Own (1986) 3 exemplaren
Night of the Prom (1992) 2 exemplaren
Forever Friday (1995) 2 exemplaren
Dream Come True (1988) 2 exemplaren
Secrets of Lake Success (1993) 2 exemplaren
Amazing Grace (1993) 2 exemplaren
Home Sweet Home (1988) 2 exemplaren
Make Me a Star (1987) 2 exemplaren
Voodoo 2 exemplaren
Having a Ball (1989) 2 exemplaren
Star Quality (1997) 2 exemplaren
Winner Take All (1984) 1 exemplaar
Dear Karen (1998) 1 exemplaar
Homecoming Dance (Senior Year) (1991) 1 exemplaar
It's My Turn (1988) 1 exemplaar
Friday Night Fright (1995) 1 exemplaar
Sherlocked 1 exemplaar
The Sutcliffe Diamonds (1994) 1 exemplaar
All That is Hidden 1 exemplaar
Evan and Me 1 exemplaar
Her Royal Spyness 6 Book Set (1990) 1 exemplaar
Starring Tess and Ali (1991) 1 exemplaar
Tommy Loves Tina (1984) 1 exemplaar
The Wall 1 exemplaar
Doppelganger 1 exemplaar
Love Potion 1 exemplaar

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Algemene kennis

Officiële naam
Quin-Harkin, Janet
Geboortedatum
1941-09-24
Geslacht
female
Nationaliteit
UK
Geboorteplaats
Bath, Somerset, England, UK
Woonplaatsen
California, USA
Arizona, USA
Opleiding
University of London
Beroepen
mystery writer
BBC announcer
drama studio manager
Organisaties
Mystery Writers of America
Prijzen en onderscheidingen
Anthony Award (Short Story, 2004) for "Doppleganger" in the anthology Blood on Their Hands
Agent
Meg Ruley
Ontwarringsbericht
Janet Quin-Harkin writes books for teens. She uses the pen name Rhys Bowen for her mystery novels for adults.

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I really wanted to like this series, but not sure I will continue after this one. Maybe at some point. But the tendency to relate word for word Georgie’s relationship to royalty numerous times is grating. Everyone is obsessed with sex. A near rape is brushed off and never mentioned again. And in this particular book, there was absolutely no Mystery about who the villain was.
 
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corliss12000 | 56 andere besprekingen | Mar 16, 2024 |
Typical Rhys Bowen, but I thought the best of her novels. Maybe because the story ends in Australia, and involves a cruel orphanage run by nuns. A dark but truthful part of Australian history. Definitely one for Rhys Bowen fans.
 
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Craftybilda | 4 andere besprekingen | Mar 9, 2024 |
really not my cup of tea. I usually read the edgar best mtstery nominees which is why i was reading this one. I generaaly like historical mysteries and particularly world war two ones, but this one irritatated me. (SPOILER***) I guess the guy who is supposed to be the "romantic lead" just did not appeal to me. First he's an adult convincing a teenager to sneak out with him, later she has sex for the first time and he abandons her for a month. He claims he doesnt love his wife but for financial/social reasons needs to stay with her..... just really turned me off… (meer)
 
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cspiwak | 24 andere besprekingen | Mar 6, 2024 |
An entertaining summertime read, and lives up to the Her Royal Spyness reputation.

I was annoyed at one of the character's constant use of the word 'sexy'. Even the explanation that she picked it up watching American movies does not jive, as talkies had just been introduced and the scripts certainly didn't have such racy language! If it had only been once or twice I wouldn't have minded but it comes up a lot in the book.
 
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s_paul | 56 andere besprekingen | Mar 3, 2024 |

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Werken
179
Ook door
17
Leden
23,612
Populariteit
#886
Waardering
½ 3.7
Besprekingen
1,170
ISBNs
875
Talen
11
Favoriet
34

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