My Lady Governess

by Wilma Counts

Book Overview

Looking for a spy in his household, widower Adrian, Marquis of Trenville, doesn't realize that Miss Palmer, the governess, is really Elinor Richards, an heiress fleeing an arranged marriage.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0821764837
• ISBN13: 9780821764831
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Zebra Books
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.2" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

Ms Counts continues her winning streak!

Another Counts book that captured my attention! I am enthralled with her vast knowledge of European history and command of the English language! More power to her!

Wonderfuly written!

Congrats Ms.Counts! This was the first Zebra Romance I have read, and it is Stupenderiffc!!(lovely word, huh?)Mary Collete List is entitaled to her opinion, but because these are fantasy storys, the writer is entitaled to what she thinks will make the story great! I am so glad it was not another book about a helpless stupid female. I think I will say it again. I LOVE THIS BOOK! P.S. Don't pass this one by!

Wonderfuly written!

Congrats Ms.Counts! This was the first Zebra Romance I have read, and it is Stupenderiffc!!(lovely word, huh?)Mary Collete List is entitaled to her opinion, but because these are fantasy storys, the writer is entitaled to what she thinks will make the story great! I am so glad it was not another book about a helpless stupid female. Ithink I will say it again. I LOVE THIS BOOK! P.S. Don't pass this one by!

I really liked this book,but...........

I really loved this book,but I have some very minor quibbles. The first maybe considered a bit picyune,but it did have a small inaccuracy in it. Sharks do not leave skeletal remains. Second- ly, In the wake of Elinor's and Peter's rescue from their wicked guardian,Adrian gave Peter some brandy, it was established that he was fifteen and Adrian's remark after Peter drank some and had a coughing spell was not proper. Even in Regencies I do not hold with underage drinking.

Elinor becomes a governess to avoid a forced marriage.

An heiress and the daughter of an earl, Elinor is the subject of a plot by her guardian to force her into a marriage with a depraved lord. A former governess now retired helps her assume false credentials in order to obtain a position as governess until her twenty-fifth birthday when she gains control of her inheritance. She finds it fairly easy to settle into her humble role--but not so easy to control her emotions around her very attractive employer, Lord Trenville.Lord Trenville has never found it difficult to follow the honorable Whitson family policy of not getting involved with employees--until the very attractive governess arrives. Except for her status, "Miss Palmer" is everything he ever wanted in a mate. But someone in his household is a French spy, and "Miss Palmer" doesn't seem to be a typical governess. Circumstantial evidence--and a lack of other suspects--makes him wonder if she could indeed be guilty of treason. And if she were, would he risk his own political position to save her?A highly-recommended "sweet" romance with just enough mystery to keep a reader glued to the pages. Finally--a hero who is not a rake needing reforming--but an honorable, vulnerable gentleman who needs a like-minded helpmeet and a mother for his children. Truly an enjoyable read!