Smith, Joan Gerarda

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SMITH, Joan Gerarda

SMITH, Joan Gerarda. Also writes as Jennie Gallant. Canadian, b. 1932. Genres: Mystery/Crime/Suspense, Romance/Historical. Career: High school teacher, Chateauguay, QC, Canada, 1965-67; St. Lawrence College, Cornwall, ON, Canada, instructor in English, 1970-73; novelist, 1977-; Smith- Gallant Productions, Georgetown, ON, president, 1981-. Director of Halton Hills Library Board, 1981-83. Publications: ROMANCE NOVELS: An Affair of the Heart, 1977; Escapade, 1977; Dame Durden's Daughter, 1978; Imprudent Lady, 1978; La Comtesse, 1978; Aunt Sophie's Diamonds, 1979; Flowers of Eden, 1979; Sweet and Twenty, 1979; Talk of the Town, 1979; Aurora, 1980; Babe, 1980; Endure My Heart, 1980; Lace for Milady, 1980; Olivia, 1980; Rose Trelawney, 1980; The Blue Diamond, 1981; Delsie, 1981; Lovers' Vows, 1981; Perdita, 1981; Valerie, 1981; Friends and Lovers, 1982; Love's Way, 1982; The Reluctant Bride, 1982; Reprise, 1982; Wiles of a Stranger, 1982; Lady Madeline's Folly, 1983; Prelude to Love, 1983; Love Bade Me Welcome, 1984; Midnight Masquerade, 1984; The Devious Duchess, 1985; Royal Revels, 1985; Polka Dot Nude, 1989; Capriccio, 1989; A Brush with Death, 1990; Follow that Blonde, 1990; Cousin Cecelia, 1990; The Merry Month of May, 1990; Bath Scandal, 1991; Barefoot Baroness, 1992; The Spanish Lady, 1992; Getting to Know You, 1992; Can't Buy Me Love, 1993; Headed for Trouble, 1993; John Loves Sally, 1993; Poor Little Rich Girl, 1993; Gather Ye Rosebuds, 1993; The Great Christmas Ball, 1993; The Savage Lord Griffin, 1993; True Lady; Bath Belles; The Notorious Lord Havergal; The Waltzing Widow; The Great Christmas Ball; No Place for a Lady; Next Year's Blonde; From Now On; Chance of a Lifetime; Best of Enemies; Trouble in Paradise; Future Perfect; Tender Takeover; The Yielding Art; The Infamous Madam X; Where There's a Will; Never Let Me Go (ghost story); Strange Capers; Regency Masquerade, 1994; The Kissing Bough, 1994; Old Lover's Ghost, 1995; A Kiss in the Dark, 1995; The Virgin and the Unicorn, 1995; Kissing Cousins, 1995; A Tall Dark Stranger, 1996; Tea and Scandal, 1996; An Infamous Proposal, 1996; Murder Will Speak, 1996; A Christmas Gambol, 1996; Petticoat Rebellion, 1997; Blossom Time, 1997; Murder While I Smile, 1997; Murder and Misdeeds, 1997; Murder Comes to Mind, 1998; A Highway Came Riding, 1998; Little Coquette, 1998. OTHER: Silver Water, Gold Sand, 1984; Destiny's Dream, 1988; Emerald Hazard, 1988; A Whisper on the Wind, 1990. AS JENNIE GALLANT: Lady Hathaway's House Party, 1980; Minuet, 1980; The Moonless Night, 1980; The Black Diamond, 1981; Thick as Thieves, 1992. Author of short stories in anthologies.

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