The Nelson contemporary English dictionary

by Nelson

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610 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1977

About the author

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For the American comic book artist known professionally as Nelson please check Nelson (Faro DeCastro)

For the Canadian publisher please check Nelson Education

For the German publisher of children books please check Nelson Verlag GmbH

Reviews

[Stacy and Paige Love Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dangerous Lover is the 3rd book in the Crime and Passion series by Mary Lancaster. I loved the previous books in this series and this one did not disappoint.

This book is about Alexandra Battle who is hired as a governess to teach Sir Nicholas Swan's daughter, Evelina. Alexandra and Evelina quickly become very close and sir Nicholas starts to have feelings for Alexandra.

There are many twists and turns because of secret pasts and the kidnapping of children of wealthy parents. That is where Tizsa and Lady Griz come in to help find the boys and find out who is kidnapping them.

I loved everything about this book. I enjoyed getting to see Tizsa and Griz again, they are the main characters in the first book Mysterious Lover. I really enjoyed everything about this book, actually the whole series is very good! I would recommend this book and series to anyone who enjoys historical romance and mystery books!

I received this ARC in exchange for my honest review. Thank you NetGalley and Dragonblade Publishing for granting me this book!

[SH · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alexandra Battle is true to her name, and ready to face anything, even accepting the post as governess to Evelina, the illegitimate daughter of Sir Nicholas Swan. Whilst Evelina is a challenge, Alexandra comes to care for her whilst her father, is a mystery and a very attractive one. What Alexandra cannot fathom is how a wealthy baronet would choose to live in an unfashionable area of London, caring for a young dying child. When Eveline disappears, Alexandra must call upon her two friends to help in finding Nicholas’ daughter.
The mystery aspect of this storyline was well delivered with a subtle romance happening in the background. Both were interesting and I particularly enjoyed how the mystery was gradually revealed. Not having read books in this series, I am so looking forward to reading about Tisa and Griz, who make a great team, helping Alexandra and Nicholas to find Evelina.
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

[Vicky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mary Lancaster has written an ominous suspenseful book that has such an explosive storyline the pages almost turn themselves!
Who hires a governess for their child without interviewing them? Sir Nicholas Swan returns from Italy to London and it seems dark and mystifying things occur.
Alexandra Battle is put in a precarious position and finds she needs a position. She takes the governess placement and never imagines that she will become embroiled in murky circumstances.

I enjoyed the characters and the storyline.

I received a free advanced copy from NetGalley and these are my willingly given thoughts and opinions.

[Kathryn Hannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have read all of Mary Lancaster's books and enjoyed them. This is no exception. It was fun to see Lady Griz and her husband Dragan (from Mysterious Lover) come into this story. So often characters from previous books in a series are mentioned or "come by for a visit" but rarely play any kind of significant role. In this book, they did, and it was a good way to carry the story along and keep us acquainted with these characters. Thanks to #NetGalley and Dragonblade Publishing for the opportunity to read this installment of the series. #DangerousLover

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nicholas is a mysterious man who has come home with his illegitimate young daughter and a dying woman. Alexandria, with secrets of her own, accepts a job as the governess. Mysteries abound in children gone missing and strange noises in the house late at night. Alexandria asks her old friends Griz and Dragan to help solve the mysteries. I received an ARC from NetGalley and Dragonblade Publishing for my honest review.

[Margarida · Rating 4 out of 5]

Our heroine is Alexandra, and she is resource, strong, and kind to children. She becomes a governess, sight-unseen, to little Evelina, who is the illegitimate daughter of one, handsome Sir Nicholas Swan. He loves his child, but really has no idea how to form a closer relationship with her. There are secrets on both sides, but Evelina turns out to be a catalyst for Alexandra and Nicholas to examine and nourish their feelings for each other. Loved it!

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another wonderful romance, with a touch of the mysterious, from Ms. Lancaster.
Alexandra takes a position as the governess to Sir Nicholas' illegitimate daughter, Evelina. Alexandra finds Evelina delightful, but the mystery surrounding the house and family puts her on edge. As does the attraction she feels for her employer.
Thank you Mary Lancaster, Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley for allowing me an advance copy for my honest feedback.

[Cari Baker · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love a romance book that also has a mystery with it. It helps the story along for me. This story is full of both, which means I thoroughly enjoyed it. As Nicholas and Alexandra work to solve kidnappings, they grow closer and have to overcome some pretty rough truths. Definitely worth reading.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.