“A spirited heroine.” —Publishers Weekly


“Belmond’s lilting sequel, ['A Rather Curious Engagement'] is fun, even if you don’t have your own yacht!”— Publishers Weekly


"Belmond’s second novel is bound to charm!”—Booklist


“An entertaining yarn with family drama and intrigue aplenty.” --Booklist

“A return to the golden age of romantic suspense! ‘A Rather Lovely Inheritance’ weds old-style glamour to chick-lit flair. You just want to move into the novel yourself—on a long-term lease, with hero and snazzy sports car included!”-- Lauren Willig, author of “The Secret History of the Pink Carnation”

About C.A.


C.A. Belmond is a novelist, poet, lyricist and scriptwriter, who was awarded the Edward Albee Foundation Fellowship and was twice a Pushcart Press Editors' Book Award finalist, nominated by Jonathan Galassi of Farrar Straus & Giroux, and Nan Talese of Doubleday. Belmond's mentor is Margaret Atwood.

Belmond's original screenplays were shortlisted at Robert Redford's Sundance Institute and the Eugene O'Neill Playwrights Conference. A member of the Writers Guild of America, Belmond has written, directed and produced award-winning television drama and documentary, for CBS, ABC and A&E; and an original children's TV series and song lyrics for PBS.

Belmond has taught writing at New York University, and was selected as a writer in residence at the Karolyi Foundation in the South of France. A Rather Lovely Inheritance is Belmond's debut novel.

C.A. Belmond is represented by Michael Carlisle and David Forrer of Inkwell Management.


News & Info

1. Novel
A Rather Lovely Inheritance
Debut novel, published by the Penguin Group. ISBN# 978-0-451-22052-3
2. Sequel
A Rather Curious Engagement
The second book in the "Rather" series. Published by the Penguin Group. ISBN# 978-0-451-22405-7
3. NEWEST "RATHER" NOVEL!
A Rather Charming Invitation
The third book in the “Rather” series. Published by the Penguin Group. Available February 2, 2010. ISBN#978-0-451-22908-3. Pre-order now at Amazon.
4. Public Appearances
C.A.'s Whereabouts
Signings, Interviews, Media
5. FAQ
Q & A With C.A.
Interview with the Author
6. Other Writings
Poetry and Short Fiction
Published in the literary anthology Minutes of the Lead Pencil Club, a Book-of-the-Month-Club selection; and Blue Light Red Light