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The High Life of Simone St. Lo (The St. Lo Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by F.E. Arliss (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 376 ratings
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An engaging story of how the resilient powers of joy and beauty allow one young woman to escape the quagmire of an emotionally unstable birth-family and learn to love the delights of one she builds for herself.

At twenty-five, Simone Martin secretly inherits the title ‘Countess of St. Lo’! Along with this entry into the peerage, kept secret from her deeply troubled family, comes an ancient estate in France, complete with a constantly crumbling castle, a slice of fly-fishing paradise, a few acres of lousy orchards and an array of colorful staff that keep her on her toes.

With wild-spirits, high hopes and the aid of her ferocious French paternal-grandmother and down to earth farm-family roots, this young woman takes on kooky French society, murderous neighbors and an odd batch of neurotically inclined villagers. Taking help from what could be dubious sources, Simone’s plan to turn her Euro-sucking legacy into a thoroughly modern, money-making machine will need a marketing-miracle and an assortment of divine interventions.

Dive into this feel-good cozy mystery adventure today!



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    The St. Lo Series
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    March 14, 2019
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This is the best F.E. Arliss book so far! While I've enjoyed all her books, this one is pure fun and I couldn't put it down. Start to finish it struck my funny bone and kept me engaged. I loved the wit and humor and hope that the sequel book, "Simone St. Lo Raises Hell", will keep pace with this one for laughs and light-hearted fun. Great read!

From the Author

I wrote this book while being sequestered in the Transcorp Hilton hotel compound in Abuja, Nigeria during February and March of 2019. During that time, the presidential elections for Nigeria, raged around the country. UN observors flooded into the country trying to maintain some semblance of order and fairness to the proceedings. Bullets flew, mortars where fired, choppers droned overhead, and the body count rose.
As much as my husband, a diplomat for the U.S. working at the Embassy in Abuja, tried to keep things in perspective for me, the reality was that while the posturings of the dignitaries that littered the hotel sounded more like a cross between scripts for 'The Shootout at O.K. Corral' and a Saturday Night Live skit -- the gravity of the violence made sure that none of us felt that way by the end. It simply underlined that no matter how ridiculous politicians may sound, they always have the potential to lead countries astray and cause massive damage.'The High Life of Simone St. Lo' simply flowed out as funny and light-hearted as the situation in-country was heavy and depressing. I hope you enjoy her and her extended group of heart-warming characters as much as I did while writing her.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07P8VDQ91
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 14, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 670 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 373 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 376 ratings

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F.E. Arliss always dreamed of distant lands and exciting adventures. After living and working abroad in over 36 countries, she can tell you that "home sweet home" and a good book are often a welcome respite and a healing balm. The author lives in rural Illinois.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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I’ve never read a book like this- and I loved it. Two odd things though- the mayor’s heavy perfume described as ‘silage’????? . The orchard worker called Leonette sometimes and Leontine other times was confusing.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Hidden gem
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2024
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I had read this authors sci-fi series and had come back for a reread, when I saw the cover for this. I am not one for 40's fiction, but read the sample and then laughed because it is modern times with a classic car. I would say this was finding your home and way in a world that doesn't always appreciate you. I am thrilled there are two more, and will be starting them soon. Take a chance if you like her other books, maybe you will be able to imagine the fairies and fireflies.
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5.0 out of 5 stars HIGH ON ST. LO
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2021
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Absolutely delightful. Take a young woman who grew up ignored and bullied, and bequeath her the hereditary title and fortune of the Countess of St. Lo. Can Simone handle such a windfall? With aplomb! Simone St. Lo takes no bull, but is a life-affirming, lovable and capable person in her own right. This book quickly reviews her early days with her family and then we follow along (smiling and laughing) as Simone proves she is to the manor born. I was sorry when the book ended, but overjoyed to know that there are two more books in the series. I'm on my way to get one now!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book.
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Tiki Nancy
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2022
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Okay, this is NOT cozy, not a mystery. It's more a women's fiction, coming-of-age-in-the-protag's-20s after falling into high cotton. The early part of the book isn't boring exactly, but it goes into a lot about how Simone was raised, shaped, her poor family life in general - except for her grandmother. She inherits a Countess title, moves to France, and begins to establish herself with the help of some delightful characters. The grandmother and her maid are fun. The estate workers, atty., and folks they hire are lovely. Once the move is made, the action gears up and that's fun to watch. The writing is good and led me from one event to the next without jarring me.

There is no ticking clock, no huge urgency in the book. Events unfold. I didn't love all the backstory, but I can see why it was there. The bottom line is I found much charm in this book, and I'll be reading the next one! Simone and company won my imagination and heart!
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Colleen
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Delightful
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2021
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When I started this story, I was not sure I would like it because I was not used to mostly narration over dialogue, but once used to it, I loved it and am ready to read the next in the series. The author paints with words beautifully. I felt like I was there. It made me think a little of a wonderful fairytale - girl with very difficult childhood inherits an estate and truly comes into her own. It was terrific.
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Lee Lawrence
5.0 out of 5 stars Makes me feel like I’m back in France!
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2022
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This is a marvelous book that reflects everything we wish could happen to us. The rhythm of the writing is redolent of the French countryside and I can smell the harvest after reading it. The cast of characters is marvelous and diverse.
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Jill Moore
3.0 out of 5 stars Very simplistic
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2022
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This was easy to read, very simple story. Not much of a plot. The one thing that bothered me was that the author couldn't keep a character's name the same from chapter to chapter. It went from Leonette to Leontine and back again several times. I read the second story in the series first, when it was free (thank goodness), and wanted the backstory. After reading it, I didn't feel that I had missed much by not reading this first.
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Madelyn's Nina
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2022
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Loved this story. So engaging and fun! Somewhat of a fantasy, but that is what makes it such a charming story.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Renewal
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2020
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St. Lo dislike a Phoenix under the direction of the new countess. Simone makes good use of her farming knowledge, gained from summers on her maternal grandparents' farm. Her fraternal grandmother has also shaped her for the role of countess.
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Cookie from the Great White North
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful!
Reviewed in Canada on November 30, 2019
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This book about a young lady who is sheltered from her crazy family and abusive father by loving grandparents is not my usual reading choice. The life skills she learns from her grandparents lead to success in reviving an inherited estate. It's somewhat removed from my reality, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it, now on to book 2.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Nothing really happens, no plot.
Reviewed in India on June 30, 2019
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Events just meander on, there is no tension. Beginning events seem little to have to do with the rest. Ok.
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Rosemary Hughes
5.0 out of 5 stars It's remarkable what you can achieve when someone believe in you!
Reviewed in Australia on May 27, 2020
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A story of a young person, nurtured by her grandmother, to learn her full potential. Although her birth parents were very negative, with all aspects associated with Simone, the devotion and aide her grandmother gives her allows her to rise above pettiness and consumer thinking. She learnt to strive for perfection in all things. Culture and artistic expression was studied and pursued.
When her great, great aunt, the former Countess of St. Lo, died, it was to Simone she bequeathed the title of Countess. However, it was conditional, that she stand on her own merit for 12 months.
Well, you need to find out how she went, in that trail period. It's awe inspiring.!
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