Status
Available
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Publication
Recorded Books (2001), Edition: Unabridged Audiobook, 8 Cassette Tapes, 11 hrs 30 mins
Description
Prince Augustus of Jura devoted his life to defeating Napoleon and defend his country. Victorious, Augustus's next challenge is to find a wife with political connections. He finds an English girl from a well-connected family, but is then crushed when she runs away with his cousin. He turns to her sister, Charity, a tomboy stuck in her sister's shadow.
User reviews
LibraryThing member bronwyn52
about a young woman who marries the royal bride of a country beset by intrigue, betrayel, and greed, and their eventual happiness and love for each other
LibraryThing member rsstick
This deserves better than 3 stars, but I'm wondering if a book should be a 'keeper' to rate 4. I expected this book to be hoky, but was pleasantly surprised. The back story provided a logical flow as to why Charity Beaufort was a suitable bride for the Prince Augustus of the Princedom of Jura (put
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me in mind of Monaco). The internal politics seem reasonable, as do the internal tensions between Charity & Augustus. The villan of the piece was believable--with lots of historical precedents. This story is unusual and has redeeming features worth the time to read it, but I don't consider it a keeper. Show Less
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
416 p.; 6.75 inches
ISBN
0788789252 / 9780788789250