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After the death of her father, Abbie Gray is offered a place within her wealthy landlord's family. Such an opportunity, however, seems perhaps too good to be true, particularly since her own family's feelings towards Sir Nicholas and Lady Crawford have always been tinged with resentment. But, at last having exhausted all other alternatives, Abbie accepts the invitation, determined to make the most of this extraordinary opportunity. While Abbie is being groomed according to the ideals of Society-and of the eldest son, heir to title and property-the younger brothers attempt to expose her as the mercenary they believe she must be. But when they discover that her mysterious past is disturbingly connected with their own, they are forced to ask themselves some very hard questions about the meaning of integrity and honor. What does it mean to be worthy of the title "gentleman"? And what, after all, is the price of a woman's heart?… (more)
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The dialogue wasn't the best at times. I don't want to say "stilted" or "forced", but it didn't always feel
I knew right off that Ruskin and Abbie were a terrible match. I wasn't convinced about David until much later. James and Abbie's sister--the attraction was there. Always. I'm afraid that was probably the only occasions where I felt that there was a little life being breathed into this book. Katherine...she seems so fake at times. She's much better suited for a character like Ruskin or worse. I never really saw sparks between her and David, so I'm glad that things "fizzled" between the two.
Would I try to read more works by this author? Highly unlikely. I've tried two of her novels and I just can't immerse myself into any more stories that are written like this. I'd rather dump a bucket of ice water on my head....
It is a slow moving tale, at times I wished it was quicker.
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