Society dictates that a governess should be modest, quiet, and keep to herself.
She should never contradict her employer.
And, above all, sh... read full description
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Jan 16, 2012
Josephina
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The plot of this book sounded interesting, and the main characters were likeable enough, I suppose. Yet somehow, the novel didn't quite live up to expectations. The elements were all there, but the execution was lacking. I finished the book wondering if the author had really known what story she wanted to tell before she started writing it, in fact.
The plot was so bland that I'm not sure if I can remember it well enough to write a clear review. But I will do my best. This is spoilery, More...
The plot was so bland that I'm not sure if I can remember it well enough to write a clear review. But I will do my best. This is spoilery, More...
Dec 06, 2009
Nisha
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Not exactly a memorable read, but it was really good. The characters are wonderful. Isabel is strong and feminine, easy to empathize with. Michael is sexy since he is not a rake (or isn't anymore) and works very hard to clear his name. Hardworkers are oh-so-sexy, especially in after reading about Rakes and Rogues from the era. He's smart too, since he realizes that he likes Isabel early on, and doesn't delude himself into thinking that he did it for the sake of revenge.
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May 14, 2009
Paigersoccerfan
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This was a fairly typical romance book. It takes place in 1803, in England. The governess is swept off her feet by a handsome, strong and innocent (of course) suspected murderer. She saves his life, they marry and she helps him prove his innocence.
I have read many books that take place in this time period and by comparison found a lot of historical inaccuracies , but they didn't really affect the story. I just found them irritating. It was a fine, frivolous read, as romances go, but not More...
I have read many books that take place in this time period and by comparison found a lot of historical inaccuracies , but they didn't really affect the story. I just found them irritating. It was a fine, frivolous read, as romances go, but not More...
Oct 02, 2008
penelopewanders
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I thought I had read something by this author which disappointed me immensely, but reading my reviews of her books on bookcrossing, I wonder if I haven't mixed her up with someone else. I started to read this the other day, then put it down thinking I'd already read it. I must have just read the first chapter at some point because I saw this was listed TBR on all my lists and picked it up again - indeed, it was new. I enjoyed it very much - it wasn't quite what I was expecting as very early in t
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Jan 31, 2012
Thea
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It was a nice simple story, the plot was good however there are some elements missing. A good enough read for a relaxing night.
May 25, 2011
Danette
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Mostly a big downer plot. Not Maxwell's best. Easy read because the print was big and it went fast.
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