Synopsis A secret agent and his "tutor" fall in love in this Victorian-era romance, part of the Distinguished Academy of Governesses series. Caroline Ritter was a celebrated London debutante until her attraction to a married man ruined her reputation. No longer considered marriageable, and in desperate need of money, she seeks to transform her one skill--the art of flirtation--into hard coin. The able Lady Bucknell of the Distinguished Academy of Governesses matches her with Jude Durant, Earl of Huntington, a spy for Queen Victoria. At first, Jude sees his lessons in romance as useful cover for a secret mission--until he realizes that the only woman he wants to romance is Caroline....
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2005-10-01 | | Edition Description: | Reissue |
| Size | | Length: | 372 pages | | Height: | 6.5 in | | Width: | 4.3 in | | Thickness: | 0.8 in | | Weight: | 7.2 oz |
Publisher's Note An accomplished flirt and ruined gentlewoman, Miss Caroline Ritter makes a living teaching inept noblemen the fine art of attracting a wife, but she meets her match in enigmatic rogue Jude Durant, the Earl of Huntington. Original.
Industry Reviews "Dodd brings her unique sense of plotting, character, humor and surprise to this wonderful tale. You'll relish every word, cherish each poignant moment and ingenious plot twist, sigh deeply and eagerly await the sequel that's sure to follow. Dodd is clever, witty and sexy, and her fans know it." (TOP PICK!) Romantic Times BOOKclub - Kathe Robin (10/01/2005)
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