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Lädt ... Runaway Bridevon Jane Aiken Hodge
   Keine Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch.  ayoshina | Jul 31, 2022 |   George Ferris feels honor-bound to marry the sister of his friends who died at Waterloo. The fact that she is an heiress doesn't hurt either. But for various reasons, he waits a year before he proposes, by letter. Jennifer Purchas, enraged at the disrespect, rejects his suit and flees her overbearing uncle. She ends up as a governess, under an assumed name. When her charges' older brother attempts to assault her, she flees again. The children's guardian leaves her in the care of his grandmother in London. With the formidable duchess as a sponsor, Jennifer finds herself in the thick of the London Season, beset by jealousy, backbiting, rakes, and other hazards. And the man she wants--the duchess's grandson, is betrothed to another. A fun romp. (  ) readinggeek451 | Jan 17, 2019 | Zeige 2 von 2 keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
The romantic adventures of a reluctant Regency heiress... When the reputable George Ferris asks for Miss Jennifer Purhcas's hand in marriage, Jennifer's Uncle and George's eccentric aunt, the Duchess of Lewes, believe the match is a perfect one. However, no one thinks to ask for Jennifer's feelings on the matter. As it turns out, the high-spirited and defiant Regency heriess insists there is no way she will be forced to marry the odious George Ferris, whom she has never even met. Running away she joins the Laverstoke family as a a penniless governess. However, it is not long before the naturally fiery Jennifer finds herself in some difficult to explain situations, all too frequently witnessed by the masterful Mainwaring, guardian to the Laverstoke children. But that is only the beginning of Jennifer's adventures, and with her Uncle determined to seek out and reclaim his missing niece - and her fortune - it becomes increasingly difficult to keep her true identity hidden from the world... 'Runaway Bride' is a brilliantly told story of love and ambition. 'All the lightness of Georgette Heyer and with added substance besides' - New Statesman Jane Aiken Hodge (December 4, 1917 - June 17, 2009) was an American-born British writer. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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Rating: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5 Stars)
Title: Runaway Bride
Author(s): Jane Aiken Hodge
Character(s):
― Jennifer Purchas: 17 years old, Auburn
― George Ferris: 35 years old, Black, Blue Eyed
Setting: United Kingdom
Tag(s): Romance, Historical
Content Rating: ―
POV: Third Person
Smexy Level: ―
Favorite Quote(s): N/A
Overall Opinion:
I've always loved historical romance novels and that instantly drew me into this story but unfortunately I just couldn't find a connection with “Runaway Bride”. The question remains unknown if it was the storyline, characters it writing style moreso I will say in simpler words, I was bored with the read and I wasn't even through the ¼ mark of the entire series. Unfortunately I have have decided to drop this series and take it into to consideration of possibly picking this back up in the future.
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