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From the cozy confines of a tiny seaside village to the glittering crush of a fashionable London soiree comes an enthralling tale of a thoroughly mismatched couple...poised to discover the rapture of love.
There was no doubt about it. What Miss Harriet Pomeroy needed was a man. Someone... read more
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There was no doubt about it what Miss Harriet Pomeroy needed was a man. Someonepowerful and clever who could help her rout the unscrupulous thieves who were using her beloved caves to hide her loot. But when she summoned Viscount St Justin to her aid, she could not have known she was summoning... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters edit
- Harriet Pomeroy: Heroine, former rector's daughter in Upper Biddleton, fossil enthusiast
- Gideon Westbrook, Viscount St. Justin: Hero, heir to the Earl of Hardcastle, Upper Biddleton had been his family's country seat before the death of his older brother and the scandal. Referred to as the Beast of Blackthorne Hall.
- Lady Hardcastle: Margaret, Countess of Hardcastle. Gideon's mother.
- Mrs. Stone: Harriet's housekeeper at rectory in Upper Biddleton. Prone to fainting spells.
- Deirdre Rushton: previous rector's daughter, Gideon's previous fiancee. Deceased.
- Lord Applegate: Harriet's friend and fossil enthusiast
- Bryce Moreland: former friend of Gideon
- Effie: Harriet's aunt
- Lady Youngstreet: Harriet's friend and fossil enthusiast
- Mrs. Treadwell: Neighbour of the Pomeroys in Upper Biddleton.
- Mr. Venable: Neighbour of the Pomeroys in Upper Biddleton. Fossil enthusiast.
- J. William Dobbs: Bow Street Runner hired by Gideon.
- Mr. Crane: Gideon's estate manager at Blackthorne Hall in Upper Biddleton.
- Adelaide: Harriet's aunt. Lady Buxton.
- Randal: Gideon's older brother. Deceased.
- Felicity: Harriet's sister
- Owl: Gideon's butler
- Hardcastle: Earl. Gideon's father.
- Fry: Baron. Friend of Gideon's father. Fossil enthusiast.
- Clive Rushton: Former rector in Upper Biddleton. Father of Gideon's former fiancee.
- Mr. Humboldt: Fossil enthusiast. Opens home as a museum for others to see his collection.
Setting & Locations edit
First Sentence edit
It was scene straight out of a nightmare.
Table of Contents edit
Chapter 1 - 20
Series & Lists edit
This is book 46 of 100 in AAR Top 100 Romances 2010. (authoritative list)
Preceded by Perfect, and followed by Dream Man.
This is book 16 of 100 in AAR Top 100 Romances 2004. (authoritative list)
Preceded by A Kingdom of Dreams, and followed by Frederica.
This is book 33 of 100 in AAR Top 100 Romances 2000. (authoritative list)
Preceded by Naked in Death, and followed by Saving Grace.
This is book 22 of 105 in AAR Top 100 Romances 1998. (authoritative list)
This is book 42 of 100 in AAR Top 100 Romances 2007. (authoritative list)
Preceded by Sea Swept, and followed by Then Came You.
This is book 59 of 109 in Top 109 Romance Novels (TheRomanceReader.com). (community list)
Preceded by Thunder and Roses, and followed by One Summer.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Amanda Quick (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Bantam Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1992
ISBN: 0553293168
Page Count: 400
Publisher: Bantam Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1992
ISBN: 0553293168
Page Count: 400
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813
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