If you know the song, you know Brandy's sailor loved the sea more than
her. (The bastard.) Brandy, You're a Fine Girl is historical fan
fiction, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the 1972 hit song. Brandy's
story doesn't end when the music stops-- her destiny is filled with
adventure!
Crum, England, mid-1800s:
"'Brandy, ' he told me, 'you're a fine girl, ' he said. 'You'd make a
good wife.'"
Barmaid Brandy seizes on a plan to become that good wife and escape her
life of drudgery. A pregnancy would be just the thing to get him to
marry her. When that doesn't work, she crosses paths with Elliot, a
nobleman in need of a wife and heir by his fast-approaching 30th
birthday, or else his inheritance will go to his scheming cousin
Clarence.
Once married, Elliot's problems appear solved, and Brandy has a kind
husband and a warm and comfy new home, even if it is full of Elliot's
odd band of friends. Everyone tries to get along and put up with
Brandy's strange cravings and profanity-laden drama, until they discover
she was never really pregnant.
She fears she'll be kicked out, but not to worry--there's still time for
Elliot to fulfill his husbandly duty and save the day. Or is he... up to
the task? When Elliot's handsome -- and virile -- best friend Beau shows
up, Brandy promptly falls head over heels. She becomes pregnant, but
will it be too late? Swearing she can live on love, Brandy dreams of
running o? with Beau, until she discovers a shocking secret about her
husband and his best friend.
Will the baby arrive before Elliot's 30th birthday? Will it even be a
son and therefore true heir? And who is the mysterious one-armed
carpenter from Brandy's past? Fear not -- Brandy always has a back-up
plan. From the tarnished silver locket (that turned her neck green, but
may hold a pirate's map), to a secret passageway containing hidden
treasure, Brandy is determined to get by on her wits and her tits.
The #1 hit song, Brandy, You're a Fine Girl, was written and composed
by Elliot Lurie and recorded by his band, Looking Glass. Dee DeTarsio is
an award-winning writer living in southern California. She hopes Elliot
Lurie enjoys Brandy living her best life and enjoying fine adventures
