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'''Patricia Veryan''', (''neé'' '''Patricia Bannister''' born 1923 in [[London|London, England]]; died November 18, 2009 in [[Bellevue, Washington]], USA<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.librarything.com/author/veryanpatricia|title=Patricia Veryan {{!}} LibraryThing|website=www.librarything.com|access-date=2016-05-24}}</ref>) was a writer of historical romance fiction from 1978 until 2002. She wrote under the names Patricia Veryan and Gwyneth Moore.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G2-3417000017.html|title=Contemporary Authors|last=|first=|publisher=Gale|year=2005|isbn=|location=|pages=|subscription=yes|via=HighBeam Research}}</ref>
'''Patricia Valeria''', (''neé'' '''Patricia Bannister''' born 1923 in [[London|London, England]]; died November 18, 2009 in [[Bellevue, Washington]], USA<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.librarything.com/author/veryanpatricia|title=Patricia Veryan {{!}} LibraryThing|website=www.librarything.com|access-date=2016-05-24}}</ref>) was a writer of historical romance fiction from 1978 until 2002. She wrote under the names '''Patricia Veryan''' and '''Gwyneth Moore'''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G2-3417000017.html|title=Contemporary Authors|last=|first=|publisher=Gale|year=2005|isbn=|location=|pages=|subscription=yes|via=HighBeam Research}}</ref>


Her novels, which were written in English, have been translated into several foreign languages including Italian and German. The majority of her novels were set during the Georgian and Regency periods, in addition to one book set during [[World War II]].
Her novels, which were written in English, have been translated into several foreign languages including Italian and German. The majority of her novels were set during the Georgian and Regency periods, in addition to one book set during [[World War II]].


== Biography ==
== Biography ==
Veryan was an avid reader at a young age and began writing her own stories by the time she was six.<ref>{{Cite book|url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lfh&AN=103331LM76359790307576&site=ehost-live|title=Guide to Literary Masters & Their Works|last=Furlong-Bolliger|first=Susan|publisher=Literary Reference Center|year=2007|isbn=|location=|pages=|chapter=Patricia Veryan|subscription=yes|via=EBSCO}}</ref>
Valeria was an avid reader at a young age and began writing her own stories by the time she was six.<ref>{{Cite book|url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lfh&AN=103331LM76359790307576&site=ehost-live|title=Guide to Literary Masters & Their Works|last=Furlong-Bolliger|first=Susan|publisher=Literary Reference Center|year=2007|isbn=|location=|pages=|chapter=Patricia Veryan|subscription=yes|via=EBSCO}}</ref> She returned to writing again in 1977, at the urging of a friend.<ref name=":0" />

== Works ==
Valeria's books published under the pseudonym Valeria, have been the most critically acclaimed.<ref name=":0" />


'''''Bibliography'''''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mandry.net/veryan/books.html|title=Veryan Books|website=www.mandry.net|access-date=2016-05-24}}</ref>
'''''Bibliography'''''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mandry.net/veryan/books.html|title=Veryan Books|website=www.mandry.net|access-date=2016-05-24}}</ref>

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Patricia Veryan
BornPatricia Bannister
1923
DiedMay 18, 2009
Bellevue, Washington, US
Pen nameGwyneth Moore
LanguageEnglish
Period1978–2002
GenreHistorical Fiction, Romance
SubjectJacobite Rebellion, Regency, Georgian

Patricia Valeria, (neé Patricia Bannister born 1923 in London, England; died November 18, 2009 in Bellevue, Washington, USA[1]) was a writer of historical romance fiction from 1978 until 2002. She wrote under the names Patricia Veryan and Gwyneth Moore.[2]

Her novels, which were written in English, have been translated into several foreign languages including Italian and German. The majority of her novels were set during the Georgian and Regency periods, in addition to one book set during World War II.

Biography

Valeria was an avid reader at a young age and began writing her own stories by the time she was six.[3] She returned to writing again in 1977, at the urging of a friend.[2]

Works

Valeria's books published under the pseudonym Valeria, have been the most critically acclaimed.[2]

Bibliography[4]

  • The Lord and the Gypsy (1978)
  • Love's Duet (1979)
  • Mistress of Willowvale (1980)
  • Nanette (1981)
  • Some Brief Folly (1981)
  • Feather Castles (1982)
  • Married Past Redemption (1983)
  • The Noblest Frailty (1983)
  • The Wagered Widow (1984)
  • Sanguinet's Crown (1985)
  • Practice to Deceive (1985)
  • Journey to Enchantment (1986)
  • The Tyrant (1987)
  • Give All to Love (1987)
  • Love Alters Not (1988)
  • Cherished Enemy (1988)
  • The Dedicated Villain (1989)
  • Logic of the Heart (1990)
  • Time's Fool (1991)
  • Had We Never Loved (1992)
  • Poor Splendid Wings (1992)
  • Ask Me No Questions (1993)
  • "Sweet Charlatan" in Autumn Loves (1993)
  • A Shadow's Bliss (1994)
  • Never Doubt I Love (1995)
  • The Mandarin of Mayfair (1995)
  • Lanterns (1996)
  • The Riddle of Alabaster Royal (1997)
  • The Riddle of the Lost Lover (1998)
  • The Riddle of the Reluctant Rake (1999)
  • The Riddle of the Shipwrecked Spinster (2001)
  • The Riddle of the Deplorable Dandy (2002)

As Gwyneth Moore,

  • Men Were Deceivers Ever (1989)
  • The Dirty Frog (1990)
  • Love's Lady Lost (1991)

References

  1. ^ "Patricia Veryan | LibraryThing". www.librarything.com. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c Contemporary Authors. Gale. 2005 – via HighBeam Research. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ Furlong-Bolliger, Susan (2007). "Patricia Veryan". Guide to Literary Masters & Their Works. Literary Reference Center – via EBSCO. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "Veryan Books". www.mandry.net. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
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