In The Viscount's Arms
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4.1 • 231 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Reeling from the death of her parents, eldest daughter Octavia strives to be a source of strength for her sisters. She defies their grandfather’s high-handed meddling—and his desire to see the Staunton girls married. She forges her own path to independence, which leads to the gates of Caswell Hall. There, the governess has just quit her post, leaving a vacant spot in the local lord’s household.
Simon, Viscount Althorne, is impressed by the sensible, dark-haired beauty, and hires her to teach his wayward young niece. He resents the loss of his carefree bachelor days, and longs to see the child settled so that he may return to London. But one perfect English summer turns their plans upside down, and he becomes inexplicably drawn to the one woman he cannot have—the governess.
Can Simon convince her that he is a gentleman worth loving? Will Octavia allow herself to fall for a man beyond her reach? Or will class and duty separate them forever?
Customer Reviews
In the viscount’s arms
An interesting story to snuggle down with
Great start to a new series
A beautifully woven tale of the relationship between three sisters, memories of their unconventional, deceased parents and the eldest sisters’ steps to provide for her sisters and forge a new life for herself. It is also the tale of a lonely little girl in the care of her loving uncle. Both are struggling to get past their losses. Is Leah simply and out-of-control hellion or a child misunderstood? Will the new governess be able to provide the missing pieces they both need before her young charge succeeds in getting rid of her? I really appreciated how the author let the story unfold slowly, naturally rather than resorting to the all too common instant love and acceptance found in many novels.
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