How to Propose to a Prince

by Kathryn Caskie

Book Overview

If the tiara fits, wear it! And that is exactly what Elizabeth Royle intends to do. After all, if you can't be acknowledged as the daughter of a prince, the least you can do is marry one. When... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061124877
• ISBN13: 9780061124877
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: Avon Books
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

LOVED IT, LOVED IT, LOVED IT!

I THOUGHT ALL OF THESE BOOKS WHERE WELL THOUGHT OUT AND I LOVED THE ENDING. THIS BOOK DEFINITLY MADE UP FOR THE SECOND ONE. I WAS VERY HAPPY WITH THIS BOOK AND THE ENDING, I WASN'T EXPECTING IT TO END THAT WAY BUT WHEN IT WAS BETTER EXPLAINED I UNDERSTOOD WHY THE CERTAIN CHRACTERS DID WHAT THEY DID. ALL IN ALL I WAS VERY PLEASE AND COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN.

Mystery set in the regency era

How To Propose To A Prince is Kathryn Caskie's third book in a series. The Royle triplets must each find their match. Mary and Anne have found their loves. As the youngest of the triplets, Elizabeth's turn arrives. She dreams of the man she is to marry, but if he isn't a peer of the realm, will her guardians approve? She is no less than the secret daughter of the Prince of Wales. Or is she? And who is who? Are the Royle triplets really the secret daughters of the Prince of Wales? Is the man Elizabeth fell in love with really Leopold, Prince of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfield or his cousin Sumner Lansdowne, Marquess of Whitevale? And what is the relationship between Leopold and Sumner? You think you know, but wait, don't jump ahead of the story and its final resolution-not only for the book, but for the series as well. Truths are revealed, but some may still remain a secret. The time frame is the regency era and Elizabeth steps out of the rain into a London jewelry store and humor abounds as she immediately meets her hero-the man she has seen in her dreams. Although her dreams come true, sometimes only parts of her dreams become reality. Which part will be reality for Elizabeth? From there, Caskie's story moves quickly through a wide range of emotions. The combination of historical data with a fictional romance is very well done. Armchair Interviews says: Political intrigue abounds along with mystery, danger, humor, and above all else, romance.

Great vacation reading.

Elizabeth is the youngest of the notorious Royle sisters. It is whispered that they are the daughters of the Prince of Wales, secreted away and raised by the personal physician. Whether true or not, the sisters are close to each other, as well as to the man who raised them. Elizabeth is the sister who has "the sight". Her dreams always come true. The only real problem is that they are only HALF true. No one is ever sure which part is correct and which part is not. As the story opens, Elizabeth is telling her sister that she dreamed about her future husband. Elizabeth is positive he will be a prince and clearly recalls his features. Very shortly thereafter, they see the man while out shopping. They follow him into a store and hear the clerk call him "Your Highness". The man sternly informs them all that he is Sumner Lansdowne, Marquess of Whitevale, and NOT the prince. After he is gone, the clerk tells them that he saw the prince as he entered town. No one knows why the man will not admit that he is the prince. Prince Leopold has secretly come to London to seek the hand of the Prince Regent's daughter, Charlotte. Word is that she is most amenable to his suit. Sumner Lansdowne is the cousin to Prince Leopold. From a distance, they look identical. Closely though, one may tell the difference, especially in their heights. To protect Leopold, Sumner poises as the prince at the Ton balls. There, he is reacquainted with Elizabeth. But someone in the area wants Prince Leopold dead. Sumner and Elizabeth soon find themselves with targets on their backs. **** Mystery, intrigue, romance, or adventure, no matter what your tastes are you will find them satisfied in this story set within the Regency era of London. Since Elizabeth's dreams are only half right, there are plenty of humorous situations due to interpretation mistakes. This is one to pack in your traveling bag. Whether you go to the beach, the mountain, or simply to your back yard, this romance is the perfect accessory. **** Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.

A good read

I couldn't put it down. Stayed up until 1 in the morning to finish it. Well crafted. Interesting characters that I fell in love with in other books. Fun plot with some mistaken identiy. And just a delightful book to read.

terrific ending to the Royle Regency romances

With her two sisters married (see Mary's tale - HOW TO SEDUCE A DUKE and Anne's saga - HOW TO ENGAGE AN EARL). the youngest of the Royle sisters, Elizabeth dreams of marrying a prince; nothing less will do for her. She even dreams of the royal she will marry. When she actually sees the royal of her dreams for the first time Elizabeth struggles to keep her deportment especially when she learns her hunk is Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfield. However, Elizabeth is taken aback when she learns Leopold is intended for the Princess of Wales. Hoping for a miracle, Elizabeth obtains a position as a lady in waiting for Princess Charlotte. As she tries to get close to her dream husband, Elizabeth begins to believe something is not right. She plans to find out what secret Prince Leopold is hiding. This is a terrific ending to the Royle Regency romances as Elizabeth's plan is unusual and seemingly insane yet is clever as it allows her entry into the playing field. Fans will appreciate Kathryn Caskie's superb tale filled with historical persona and tidbits that bring the early nineteenth century to life; plausible twists (especially a final one) that add depth to the plot; amateur sleuthing that enables the audience to understand the heroine's strength of conviction; and a fun romance. Harriet Klausner