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In this classic tale, New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh introduces a hero like no other: Miles Ripley, London’s most irresistible bachelor, who’s about to lose his heart to the last person he ever expected to love—his wife. When Abigail Gardiner knocks at the door of Miles... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Abigail Gardiner: Called Abby by her family and friends. No quite, dull and sensible woman; will she be Miles Ripley's ideal wife despite of all these characteristics?
- Miles Ripley: Earl of Severn. Very wealthy earl. The most wanted bachelor of the ton. Marries his IDEAL WIFE in order to escape from the bride his mother and sisters have chose for him.
- Laura: Abby's closest friend. Governess.
- Gerald (Sir): Miles Ripley's closest friend. Distrusts women. Hates marriage. A born bachelor.
- Frances Meighan: Daughter of an earl. The chose - by his mother and sisters - for miles.
- Borris: Abby's brother.
- Rachel / Mrs. Harpers: Abby's stepmother.
- Boris: Add a description of this character.
- Jenny
- Humphrey Gill
- Constance
- Edna
- Gerald Stapleton
- Galloway
- Trevor
- Mrs. Williams
- Lady Ripley
- Lady Beauchamp
- Mrs. Reese
- Watson
- Victor
- Alistair
- Madame Savard
- Roger
- Sorenson
- Jackson
Quotes edit
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“One does not give gifts in order to receive something in return.”
Miles
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“Frances?” The earl thought for a moment. “Exquisitely lovely, actually. All blond ringlets and wide blue eyes and pouting rosebud lips.
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“A man does not know how weak he is until confronted by a parcel of determined and well-meaning female relations,
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First Sentence edit
"IF YOU COULD SET BEFORE ME, THE PLAINEST, dullest, most ordinary female in London," Miles Ripley, Earl of Severn said "or in England, for that matter, I would make her an offer without further ado."
Series & Lists edit
This is book 5 of 7 in Dark Angel (Balogh). (standard series)
Preceded by The Plumed Bonnet, and followed by A Precious Jewel.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Mary Balogh (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Signet
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1991
ISBN: 0451170431
Page Count: 224
Publisher: Signet
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1991
ISBN: 0451170431
Page Count: 224
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 823.914
Subjects edit
- Books › Romance › Authors, A-Z › ( B ) › Balogh, Mary
- Books › Romance › Regency
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