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Mona Of The Manor: A Novel (Tales Of The City, 10),Used
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Set in the early 1990s, the longawaited tenth novel in Armistead Maupins beloved and enduring Tales of the City series follows the adventures of Mona Ramsey, now the widowed Lady of a glorious old manor in Britains golden Cotswolds, and her fabulous adopted son Wilfred, as they come to the aid of an American visitor with a troubling secret.When Mona Ramsey married Lord Teddy Roughton to secure his visaallowing him to remain in San Francisco to fulfill his wildest dreamsshe never imagined she would, by age 48, be the sole owner of Easley House, Teddys grand, romantic country manor in the UK. She also didn't imagine that shed need to open the manors doors to paying guests to afford the electric bill and repair the leaking roof. Yet somehow she and her young friend Wilfredwhom guests assume is serving as Easleys charmingbutclumsy butlerand the loopy old gardener Mr. Hargis, are making it work.This delicate equilibrium is upended when Americans Rhonda and Ernie Blaylock arrive for a weekend vacation at Easley, and Wilfred stumbles onto their terrible secret. Now, instead of being able to focus on the imminent arrival of her old friend Michael Tolliver and beloved parent Anna Madrigal, Mona will need to focus all of her considerable charm, willpower, and wilesand the help of Wilfred and Monas girlfriend Poppy, the towns postmistress and local calligraphy whizto set things right before the Midsummer ceremony when the whole town will descend on Easleys historic grounds.
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- Q: Who is the author of this novel? A: The author of this novel is Armistead Maupin. He is known for his engaging storytelling and memorable characters.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: This book belongs to the genre of humorous fiction. It combines wit and charm within its narrative.
- Q: Is this book suitable for young adults? A: Yes, this book is suitable for young adults. Its themes and humor can resonate well with mature readers.
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- Q: Is there a sequel to this book? A: No, this is the tenth book in the Tales of the City series. It can be read independently but offers a richer experience when read in order.
- Q: How does this book compare to others in its genre? A: This book stands out in humorous fiction for its engaging characters and witty dialogue. It's a beloved installment in a long-running series.