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*NEW* I've started scanning pdf copies of the Malvern books, and they are available for download! (see below)Where to begin?I discovered the children's writer Gladys Malvern as an adolescent, and absolutely loved her books. I had a passion for historical fiction at that time, and her novels ranged from Queen Esther to the 19th century - I suspect she has a novel set in every major country, in every major time-period. Malvern was amazingly popular and prolific (44 books I can find online), and yet her books have fallen out of print. Here's how lost she is: there isn't any mention of her in Wikipedia! I find this ridiculous (but then, I do acknowledge that my tastes in literature run towards the uncomplicated; and that's a rather unpopular "mode" at present). I recently stumbled across 3 of her books in an abandoned school library, snatched them up, and re-read them. They were much as I recalled, although a little more simplistic than I remember... but still, well-written, interesting, and thoroughly enjoyable. They are perfect for kids, especially girls and homeschoolers seeking historical fiction. As an out-of-print writer, her books are currently selling for ridiculous prices ($100-200 on certain titles), so it is my goal to do what I can to get her works republished. I have several tasks to fulfill as a result:
I need help; if any Malvern fans come across this site and have anything to contribute (photocopies, biographical information, etc.), I will be so grateful! Downloads: Ann Lawrence of Old New York. 1947. Julian Messner, Inc., New York. (20MB) Behold Your Queen! 1951. Longmans, Green & Co., New York. (22.2MB) Curtain's at Eight. 1957. McRae Smith Company, Philadelphia. (19MB) Dear Wife. 1953. Longmans, Green & Co., New York. (23.3MB) The Foreigner. 1954. Longmans, Green & Co., New York. (20.6MB) Heart's Conquest. 1962. McRae Smith Company, Philadelphia. (20MB) Jonica's Island. 1945. Julian Messner, Inc., New York. (23MB) Mamzelle. 1955. McRae Smith Company, Philadelphia. (17.5MB) My Lady, My Love. 1957. McRae Smith Company, Philadelphia. (19MB) Patriot's Daughter. 1960. McRae Smith Company, Philadelphia. (20MB) The Queen's Lady. 1963. McRae Smith Company, Philadelphia. (15MB) Rhoda of Cyprus. 1958. McRae Smith Company, Philadelphia. (15MB) Rogues and Vagabonds. 1959. McRae Smith Company, Philadelphia. (16MB) Saul's Daughter. 1956. Longmans, Green & Co., New York. (23MB) The Six Wives of Henry VIII. 1972. Vanguard Press, Inc., New York. (14.6MB) The Secret Sign. 1961. Abelard-Schuman, New York. (16MB) Stephanie. 1956. McRae Smith Company, Philadelphia. (17.6MB) Tamar. 1952. Longmans, Green & Co., New York. (19.4MB) Other Books by Gladys Malvern (including some picture books for younger readers):
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