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Journey to the river sea
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Eva Ibbotson |
Sent with her governess to live with the dreadful Carter family in exotic Brazil in 1910, Maia endures many hardships before fulfilling her dream of exploring the Amazon River. |
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Jane Eyre
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Charlotte Brontë |
The novel is set somewhere in the north of England. Jane's childhood at Gateshead Hall, where she is emotionally and physically abused by her aunt and cousins; her education at Lowood School, where s… |
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Tempting a Proper Lady
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Debra Mullins |
A Most Improper AllianceTwo years ago, dashing Captain Samuel Breedlove disappeared without a word. But he's resurfaced in London a wealthy man, only to discover his fiancEe preparing to wed another.… |
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To tame a savage
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Georgina Gentry |
Cavalry Captain Austin Shaw knew his aristocratic Boston family would never accept how the Cheyenne beauty had stolen his heart. Refusing to be a burden to him, the proud Wiwila fled, carrying their… |
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I came to a castle
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Velda Johnston |
Tempted by thoughts of a vacation in an exotic Spanish locale, governess Dinah Haversham comes to the ancient Castle Estillio as the guest of rich scientist Max Hind and his vapid sister, the Contess… |
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Born wicked
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Jessica Spotswood |
In an alternate New England of 1900, where the Brotherhood dominates and controls society, sixteen-year-old Cate Cahill has struggled since her mother's death to keep secret that she and her younger … |
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The Rogue's Reform
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Regina Scott |
Jerome Everard expected to inherit his wayward uncle's estate. Instead, all has gone to a secret daughter. Only by disproving his young cousin's claim can Jerome regain his rightful property. But ins… |
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The duke's guide to correct behavior
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Megan Frampton |
When Miss Lily Russell crosses the threshold of the Duke of Rutherford's stylish townhouse, she knows she has come face to face with sensual danger. For this is no doting papa. Rather, his behavior i… |
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My Favorite Bride:(Governess Brides #7)
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Christina Dodd |
When Miss Samantha Prendregast arrives at Devil's Fell to take charge of six rebellious girls, the vibrant, outspoken governess is not quite prepared to deal with the tall, dark and dashing master of… |
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To die like a gentleman
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Bernard Bastable |
Told through diaries and letters, a mystery, set in England in 1942, follows a young governess who is faced with a sinister manservant, a master's tyranny, and a situation fraught with bitter rivalri… |
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Jane Eyre
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Jane E. Gerver |
A simplified, abridged version of Jane Eyre's experiences as a governess for the mysteriously remote Mr. Rochester in early nineteenth-century England. |
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Rules for a proper governess
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Jennifer Ashley |
When the theft of a watch leads to a position as governess to Scottish barrister Sinclair McBride's two mischievous children, Roberta Frasier, on the run from some unsavory characters, is happy in he… |
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Vamplets
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Gayle Middleton |
"Teenage Destiny Harper is back, trapped in the dark, backwards world of Gloomvania. Her only hope of returning to her mundane existence on Earth lies with serving her term as the Governess of the N… |
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My Brown-Eyed Earl
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Bennett, Anna (Romance novelist) |
"William Ryder, Earl of Castleton, is at the end of his noble rope. Not only has he broken ties with his longtime mistress, his mother has publicly announced her wish for him to marry a suitable youn… |
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To love again
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Jasmina M. Svenne |
After a disastrous romance in her youth, Juliet Radley has given up hope of marriage and become reconciled to a quiet life as Amy Gibson's governess. However, despite her expectations, she grows atta… |
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Without a mother's love
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Catherine King |
Abandoned and alone, they must find the courage to survive. Olivia Copley is an orphan. Sent to live with her uncle, the notorious and ruthless mine owner Hesley Mexton, she discovers that a house ru… |
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Agnes Grey
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Anne Brontë |
In her Introduction to an edition of "Agnes Grey," Barbara A. Suess writes "Bronte provides a portrait of the governess that is as sympathetic as her fictional indictment of the shallow, selfish mone… |
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What Maisie knew
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Henry James |
In the aftermath of an acrimonious divorce, young Maisie Farange finds herself shuttled back and forth between her father and mother, both of them amoral and monstrously self-involved. After her pare… |
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Bombay Anna
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Susan Morgan |
If you thought you knew the story of Anna in The King and I, think again. As this riveting biography shows, the real life of Anna Leonowens was far more fascinating than the beloved story of the Vict… |
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Rules of Surrender
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Christina Dodd |
The Rules of Employment for The Distinguished Academy of Governesses: Always remember your station; after all, you are higher than the house servants but certainly not a member of the family. Be sure… |
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