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Rules of Surrender
  

Rules of Surrender [Large Print] (Hardcover)

de Christina Dodd (Author) "ADORNA, VISCOUNTESS RUSKIN, LOOKED AT THE Ornate lettering on the calling card in her gloved hand, then up at the tall limestone townhouse ..." En savoir plus
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Setting: Victorian England
Sensuality Rating: 8

In 1839 England, the newly formed Distinguished Academy of Governesses is a daring venture. Three young ladies--wellborn, beautiful, and poor--have decided to take destiny into their own hands and carve a societal niche as governesses. The Academy's first client employs Lady Charlotte Dalrumple to teach her untrained grandchildren the rules of proper English society. It isn't until Charlotte meets the children that she realizes she's also been hired to re-train their father, who left England at 15 for a life of adventure among the Bedouins of the Far East. Once she meets the handsome Viscount Wynter Ruskin, it becomes instantly apparent to Charlotte why his mother feels he needs instruction in manners--the viscount seems determined to shock her at every turn.

Wynter accepts his mother's edict that he pay heed to Charlotte's lessons in decorum, but only because he has plans for the lovely young woman. He needs a wife and Charlotte fills his requirements perfectly. But while Wynter is tutoring her in the art of seduction, Charlotte just might teach the stubborn viscount more about women and his heart than he'd planned to learn.

Rules of Surrender contains all of the witty repartee, detailed English society setting, and passionate romance that Dodd's fans have come to expect. You won't want to miss this wonderfully warm and entertaining tale. --Lois Faye Dyer --Ce texte provient de la Mass Market Paperback édition.



-- Jill Barnett

"Treat yourself to a great book---anything by Christina Dodd." --Ce texte provient de la Mass Market Paperback édition.

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2.0étoiles sur 5 Ugh! A truly terrible hero., Jui 20 2004
Charlotte is a very interesting heroine: intelligent, strong, principled, and exceptionally proper because of past hurt. Her responses to Wynter's high-handedness and loveless "care" are heart-wrenching. Her only real flaw is that she ventually loves him for some unfathomable reason, so the book says, although there is little evidence of it. She also sometimes seems to act out of character with the children in her role as governness.

Wynter, however, is an a_s. He's an arrogant, chauvinistic jerk who believes men rightly rule the world and women are little better than possessions. His end-of-book declaration of love is too little, too late, especially considering that his behavior does not change. It's as though he says the words to appease her and so get what he wants. Too much time is spent on his outrageousness and too little on his redemption. It's totally unbelieveable. I hated him.

The secondary characters are caricatures or shadow-people with little substance. The "ghost" is too obvious. There are too many flaws here to even decide which to mention. The only things that makes this book at all worth reading is the intro to the series and Charlotte.

Get it from the library; don't bother buying it. I'm selling my copy.

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4.0étoiles sur 5 It all began with a delightful Surrender, Avril 13 2004
Three young, well bred, but impoverished young women, decide to take their future in their own hands by starting the Distinguished Academy of Governesses. The first client is Lady Adorna, who wishes to hire a governess for her two young grandchildren.

Lady Charlotte Dalrumple knows it will be a challenge to teach her young charges how to behave in English society, but she's up to the task. However, she's not so sure when she meets their handsome, uncivilized father, Viscount Wynter Ruskin. As a teenager, Wynter left England to experience adventure, and has been living in the Far East until recently.

Charlotte then discovers Adorna not only wants her to instruct the children, but tutor their unruly father as well. For in a short time, the Queen will be coming to visit, and the family will be presented. Wynter goes along with Charlotte's lessons in manners. But only because he needs a wife, and sees she will fill the role nicely. The only lesson he's actually interested in, is tutoring Charlotte in the art of passion, and his behavior toward her is shocking to say the least. In the end, Charlotte may teach him the ultimate lesson...how to love her with his heart.

This is the first entry in the Governess Bride series, and quite an enjoyable read. I especially liked the uncivilized Wynter, who frequently did the shockingly unexpected. Charlotte was also quite nice as the typical Dodd heroine I love - intelligent, independent, and pragmatic. They complimented each other nicely. Overall, this is a fun,(...) humorous romp, which sits in a place of honor on my keeper shelf, along with the rest of this wonderful series. Definitely recommend reading this one!

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5.0étoiles sur 5 Delightful reading, Juil 16 2003
Par Detra Fitch (USA) - Voir tous mes commentaires
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Lady Miss Charlotte Dalrumple was known as England's most proper governess. Adorna, Viscountess Ruskin, hired Lady Miss Charlotte to help her two grandchildren comprehend the complexities of English society within only a few months. Until now the children had lived with their father in the desert of El Bahar. They were considered barbarians and needed to learn etiquette before Queen Victoria and the Serminian delegation arrived. Once Charlotte and the children began doing well together, Adorna admitted that she hired charlotte in hope she could help reform Lord Wynter Ruskin, who was sadly uncivilized as well.

Wynter had no desire to be taught English manners. The Bedouins of the desert were more straight forward with their wants and desires. However, Wynter DID want Lady Miss Charlotte. He would woo her the English way ... up to a point anyway.

***** A delightful story that I enjoyed from beginning to end. This author has always had a way with words and yet to disappoint me. Great for those long rainy nights. *****

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5.0étoiles sur 5 A delightfully naughty hero.....
Who overcomes his heroine. A funny and poignant story of cultural clash. Charlotte....or Ms. Priss meets Wynter the Bedouin and must teach him and his children manners before they... Read more
Publié le Juil 7 2003 par janethgrt

5.0étoiles sur 5 Love At First Read....
This was one of the first Christina Dodd books that I was fortunate enough to purchase. I was immediately hooked. Read more
Publié le Mars 21 2003 par Julie Smith

5.0étoiles sur 5 First and best.
I've read all the books in this series; they are all good, but this is the best. Charlotte is wonderful, and Wynter in fantastic. Read more
Publié le Déc 19 2002

4.0étoiles sur 5 Opening of the Distinguished Academy of Governesses
Lady Charlotte Dalrumple is co-proprietor of the Distinguished Academy of Governesses, and a more morally upright, correct young woman would be hard to find. Read more
Publié le Nov. 25 2002 par K. Newman

2.0étoiles sur 5 Infuriating
I have not read too many books by Christina Dodd, but the ones I had read prior to Rules of Surrender were wonderful. This book simply made me angry. Read more
Publié le Aoû 22 2002 par laura joy

5.0étoiles sur 5 Surrender your heart
This first of the Governess series is a romp thru Regency England with a touch of the Middle East and a glimpse backwards at some friends from previous novels. Read more
Publié le Aoû 2 2002 par M. Rondeau

5.0étoiles sur 5 My first book by Ms. Dodd, but definitely not my last!
I purchased this book on an impulse, and finished it in 1 day! Christina Dodd transports the reader to another time and place, and makes you fall in love with a wonderful... Read more
Publié le Juil 12 2002 par Anitere Martínez

4.0étoiles sur 5 Actions Speal Louder Than Words
This is the first book I have read from CD since A Sandleous Evening, and I enjoyed it. I loved the fact the we got to see what became of Adorna and Jane. Read more
Publié le Janv. 16 2002 par Nicole A. Robinson

5.0étoiles sur 5 I love this author and this book may be the reason
I have now read the first three books of the Governess series and can honestly say, here is a series where each book is as good at the last. Read more
Publié le Oct. 12 2001

4.0étoiles sur 5 Governess Brides series
First book was ok, the second was the bomb. The third one I am reading now and will let you know what I think about it. Read more
Publié le Sep 30 2001 par M. Collier

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