num_pages: 340
description: The unforgettable ancestors of Bruce Patman...In 1825, sixteen-year-old Sophie, the Duchess of Edmonton, falls in love with Henry Patman, a dashing stable hand. But Sophie's sister, Melanie, has also fallen for Henry's rugged charm. And Melanie will do anything to keep Sophie and Henry apart.John Patman loses his heart to London actress Katherine Richmond. He's too poor to ask for her hand in marriage, so he swears he'll strike it rich in the oil fields of Texas. But how long will Katherine wait?Dr. Cassandra Vanderhorn meets wounded soldier Spencer Light in a World War II veterans' hospital. After he recovers, they marry, and he returns to the front. Then Cassandra receives a telegram bearing terrible news . . . .Marie Vanderhorn has found her soul mate in Hank Patman. When Marie is stricken with leukemia, she breaks off the relationship and keeps her suffering a secret. Hank vows that he'll love Marie forever. But then Alice Robertson crosses his path . . . .Discover the epic, thrilling history of the men and women who made Bruce Patman who he is today!
language: English
title: The Patmans of Sweet Valley
titlecomplete: The Patmans of Sweet Valley (Sweet Valley High Magna Editions #12)
genres: Historical, Chick Lit, Childrens, Teen, Young Adult, Novels, Romance, Historical Fiction, Fiction
ratings_count: 294
series: Sweet Valley High Magna Editions
publisher: Bantam