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Journey to the river sea Journey to the river sea 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. OL104419W
Jane Eyre Jane Eyre 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… OL1095427W
The Girl from Paris The Girl from Paris Joan Aiken Ellen Paget, a young Englishwoman, comes to Paris in 1860 to be governess to a young noble family, but shortly thereafter, tragedy and scandal force her to return to her father's house in Sussex unde… OL14851402W
Tempting a Proper Lady Tempting a Proper Lady 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.… OL15191339W
To tame a savage To tame a savage 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… OL15861989W
I came to a castle I came to a castle 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… OL16083242W
Born wicked Born wicked 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 … OL16151906W
The Rogue's Reform The Rogue's Reform 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… OL17451004W
Not Just a Governess Not Just a Governess Carole Mortimer GOVERNESS? Darkly delicious Lord Adam Hawthorne doesn't care a whit for society—especially the tedium of finding a wife. So taking on a new governess for his young daughter shouldn't shake his st… OL17714816W
The duke's guide to correct behavior The duke's guide to correct behavior 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… OL17797697W
My Favorite Bride:(Governess Brides #7) My Favorite Bride:(Governess Brides #7) 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… OL18173775W
Far to go Far to go Alison Pick "When Czechoslovakia relinquishes the Sudetenland to Hitler, the powerful influence of Nazi propaganda sweeps through towns and villages like a sinister vanguard of the Reich's advancing army. A fier… OL19946949W
The Duke of Dark Desires The Duke of Dark Desires Miranda Neville Posing as a governess for the Duke of Denford, Jane Gray, on a mission of revenge against the man responsible for the execution of her family, develops feelings for her employer and wonders what she … OL19991474W
Vamplets Vamplets 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… OL19999429W
The Governess's Secret Baby The Governess's Secret Baby Janice Preston "The beauty who tamed the beast... New governess Grace Bertram will do anything to get to know her young daughter, Clara. Even if it means working for Clara's guardian, the reclusive and scarred Nath… OL20039666W
Lady Eleanor's secret Lady Eleanor's secret Fenella-Jane Miller Lady Eleanor feels destined forever to endure the misery of living as an unpaid governess to her brother Edward's children - until she meets Alexander, Lord Bentley. Alex is seeking a suitable wife t… OL24276394W
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (Wolves #1) The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (Wolves #1) Joan Aiken This novel is the first in the Wolves Chronicles (aka *The Wolves of Willoughby Chase Series*), a series of children's novels set during the fictional early-19th century reign of King James the third… OL28762462W
Behind a Mask, or, A Woman's Power Behind a Mask, or, A Woman's Power Louisa May Alcott Though best known for the lighthearted look at family life and sisterly relationships in Little Women, some of Louisa May Alcott's work touched on more socially significant themes. Behind a Mask, Or … OL30010W
My favorite bride:(Governess Brides #7) My favorite bride:(Governess Brides #7) 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… OL3566818W
Rules of attraction:(Governess Brides#4) Rules of attraction:(Governess Brides#4) Christina Dodd The Rules of Enticement: A woman should never surrender to a man without knowing his intentions. A man should never seduce a woman for the purposes of revenge. Rules of Society After nine years, Hann… OL3566828W
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