Second Best
Denise Robins's Second Best (1931) is a historical romance novel. Much of the action takes place in Ceylon. Characters include Barry Elderton, Virginia Brame and Sir Ian Kingleigh. Readers will find themes of English and Love Triangle.
Open Library readers give it an average of 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, and 13 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 7 editions.
At about 192 pages, most readers finish it in 3–4 hours.
About Second Best
When Barry Elderton comes back from Ceylon to marry Virginia Brame, it is to find her the wife of the wealthy Sir Ian Kingleigh. So Barry turns to Virginia's cousin Joan for consolation. But she, loving Barry as much as he loved Virginia, knows that for him she is only 'second best'. Can she ever be first in his affections?
Quick answers
Who wrote Second Best?
Second Best was written by Denise Robins and first published in 1931.
What genre is Second Best?
It is usually shelved as Historical Romance.
How long is Second Best?
The median edition has 192 pages, about 3–4 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Second Best?
Readers who like it often enjoy Love in Hiding, The Reluctant Bride and The Unwanted Wedding.
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