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'''Elizabeth Thornton''' is the pen name of ''Mary George''. Born 1940 in Aberdeen, Scotland, she became a teacher and established her own nursery school before emigrating to Canada with her family.
 
'''Elizabeth Thornton''' is the pen name of ''Mary George''. Born 1940 in Aberdeen, Scotland, she became a teacher and established her own nursery school before emigrating to Canada with her family.
  
 
As many [[Historical Romance|historical romance]] authors she was captivated by the the [[Regency|Regencies]] written by [[Georgette Heyer]]. Naturally her first published book ([[Bluestocking Bride]]) was published 1987 in the [[Zebra Regency Romance]] line. Many of her [[Historical Romance|historical romances]] are set in the Napoleonic era prior to the [[Regency]]. She likes reading and is a Harry Potter fan. She also likes to travel to research her books.
 
As many [[Historical Romance|historical romance]] authors she was captivated by the the [[Regency|Regencies]] written by [[Georgette Heyer]]. Naturally her first published book ([[Bluestocking Bride]]) was published 1987 in the [[Zebra Regency Romance]] line. Many of her [[Historical Romance|historical romances]] are set in the Napoleonic era prior to the [[Regency]]. She likes reading and is a Harry Potter fan. She also likes to travel to research her books.
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She died on July 12, 2010.
  
 
== On the Web ==
 
== On the Web ==
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* [http://www.elizabeththornton.com/ Elizabeth Thornton's website]
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* Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Thornton]
  
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== Bibliography ==
 
 
=== Books ===
 
=== Books ===
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* ''[[Almost A Princess]]'' - January 2003 ([[Bantam]])
 
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* ''[[The Bachelor Trap - Elizabeth Thornton|Bachelor Trap, The]]'' - April 2006 ([[Dell]])
 
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* ''[[Bluestocking Bride]]'' - November 1987 ([[Zebra Regency Romance]])
 
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* ''[[The Bride's Bodyguard|Bride's Bodyguard, The]]'' - April 1997 ([[Bantam]])
 
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* ''[[Cherished]]'' - September 1993 ([[Pinnacle]])
 
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* ''[[Dangerous To Hold]]'' - May 1996 ([[Bantam]])
 
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* ''[[Dangerous To Kiss]]'' - April 1995 ([[Bantam]])
 
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* ''[[Dangerous To Love]]'' - June 1994 ([[Bantam]])
 
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* ''[[Fallen Angel - Elizabeth Thornton|Fallen Angel]]'' - May 1989 ([[Zebra Regency Romance]])
 
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* ''[[Highland Fire - Elizabeth Thornton|Highland Fire]]'' - January 1994 ([[Pinnacle]])
 
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* ''[[The Marriage Trap|Marriage Trap, The]]'' - July 2005 ([[Bantam]])
 
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* ''[[The Passionate Prude|Passionate Prude, The]]'' - October 1988 ([[Zebra Regency Romance]]) = ''[[The Passionate Prude|To Love An Earl]]''
 
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* ''[[The Perfect Princess|Perfect Princess, The]]'' - October 2001 ([[Bantam]])
 
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* ''[[The Pleasure Trap|Pleasure Trap, The]]'' - August 2007 ([[Bantam]])
 
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* ''[[Princess Charming]]'' - February 2001 ([[Bantam]])
 
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* ''[[Scarlet Angel]]'' - August 1990 ([[Pinnacle]])
 
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* ''[[Shady Lady - Elizabeth Thornton|Shady Lady]]'' - February 2004 ([[Bantam]])
 
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* ''[[Strangers At Dawn]]'' - November 1999 ([[Bantam]])
 
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* ''[[Tender The Storm]]'' - June 1991 ([[Pinnacle]])
 
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* ''[[The Passionate Prude|To Love An Earl]]'' - September 2004 ([[Zebra]]) = ''[[The Passionate Prude]]''
 
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* ''[[The Runaway McBride|Runaway McBride, The]]'' - February 2009 ([[Berkley]])
 
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* ''[[Velvet Is The Night]]'' - April 1992 ([[Pinnacle]])
 
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* ''[[A Virtuous Lady|Virtuous Lady, A]]'' - March 1988 ([[Zebra Regency Romance]])
 
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* ''[[Whisper His Name]]'' - March 1999 ([[Bantam]])
 
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* ''[[The Worldly Widow|Worldly Widow, The]]'' - January 1990 [[Zebra Regency Romance]])
 
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* ''[[You Only Love Twice]]'' - March 1998 ([[Bantam]])
 
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=== Novellas ===
 
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* ''[[Sheer Sorcery]]'' in "[[Christmas Holiday]]" - November 1990 ([[Zebra]])
 
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* ''[[The Trouble With Angels|Trouble With Angels, The]]'' in "[[My Guardian Angel]]" - February 1995 ([[Bantam]])
 
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== Series/Related Titles ==
 
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=== The Devereux Family ===
 
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Set in revolution-torn France, England and North America
 
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# [[Tender The Storm]], 1991
 
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# [[Velvet Is The Night]], 1992
 
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# [[Cherished]], 1993
 
  
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=== Dangerous Series ===
 
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# [[Dangerous To Love]], 1994
 
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# [[Dangerous To Kiss]], 1995
 
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# [[Dangerous To Hold]], 1996
 
  
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=== Special Branch Series ===
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==Series/Related Titles==
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# [[Whisper His Name]], 1999
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==Awards==
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# [[Princess Charming]], 2001
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*2001  [[RT Reviewers Choice Award]] Winner - Historical Romantic Mystery, ''[[Princess Charming]]''
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# [[The Perfect Princess]], 2001
 
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# [[Almost A Princess]], 2003
 
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# [[Shady Lady]], 2004
 
  
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=== Trap Series ===
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==Recognitions==
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# [[The Marriage Trap]], 2005
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*2007  [[Romance Writers of America (RWA) Awards|RITA Award]] Finalist - Romantic Suspense, ''[[The Bachelor Trap]]''
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# [[The Bachelor Trap - Elizabeth Thornton|The Bachelor Trap]], 2006
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*2006  [[Romance Writers of America (RWA) Awards|RITA Award]] Finalist - Romantic Suspense, ''[[The Marriage Trap]]''
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# [[The Pleasure Trap]], 2007
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*2005  [[Romance Writers of America (RWA) Awards|RITA Award]] Finalist - Romantic Suspense, ''[[Shady Lady]]''
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*2002  [[Romance Writers of America (RWA) Awards|RITA Award]] Finalist - Romantic Suspense, ''[[The Perfect Princess]]''
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*2002  [[Romance Writers of America (RWA) Awards|RITA Award]] Finalist - Romantic Suspense, ''[[Princess Charming]]''
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*2000  [[Romance Writers of America (RWA) Awards|RITA Award]] Finalist - Romantic Suspense, ''[[Strangers At Dawn]]''
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*1991  [[Romance Writers of America (RWA) Awards|RITA Award]] Finalist - Single Title Historical Romance, ''[[Scarlet Angel]]''
  
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== Honors/Awards ==
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==Awards (body of work)==
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* [[1987-1988 Career Achievement Award Winners|1987-1988 Career Achievement Award Winner]] - [[Romantic Times Magazine]] - New Regency Historical Romance
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*1987-88  [[RT Career Achievement Award]] Winner - New Regency Historical Romance

Latest revision as of 18:51, 21 November 2024


Elizabeth Thornton is the pen name of Mary George. Born 1940 in Aberdeen, Scotland, she became a teacher and established her own nursery school before emigrating to Canada with her family.

As many historical romance authors she was captivated by the the Regencies written by Georgette Heyer. Naturally her first published book (Bluestocking Bride) was published 1987 in the Zebra Regency Romance line. Many of her historical romances are set in the Napoleonic era prior to the Regency. She likes reading and is a Harry Potter fan. She also likes to travel to research her books.

She died on July 12, 2010.

On the Web

Books

Series/Related Titles

Awards

Recognitions

Awards (body of work)

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