Rules of Engagement
“Rules of Engagement” by Christina Dodd, published by HarperCollins on October 3, 2000, is a historical romance novel comprising 384 pages. The story follows Devon Mathewes, the earl of Kerrich, who devises a plan to regain favor with the Queen by hiring a governess and adopting an orphan. His intentions are to enhance his reputation while maintaining his current lifestyle, but he soon finds that his carefully laid plans may not unfold as expected.
Readers will encounter a blend of societal expectations and personal desires as Devon navigates his responsibilities and the complexities of his relationship with Miss Pamela Lockhart, the governess. Pamela imposes her own conditions, challenging Devon’s notions of propriety and revealing deeper truths about both their characters. The narrative explores themes of respectability and passion, highlighting the tension between societal norms and individual desires within the context of historical fiction.
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The Rules of Engagement:
Choose a bride from this year’s debutantes.
Decide on a proper settlement.
Send an announcement to The Times.
Inform the bride of her good fortune.
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Rules of Respectability
Devon Mathewes, earl of Kerrich, has a plan that is sure to restore him to the Queen’s favor.First, he must hire a sensible, unattractive governess. Next, he will see to adopting a properly grateful orphan, which will surely lend him a patina of respectability. Finally, he must obtain a guarantee that his orphan and the governess will better his character and reputation without unduly disturbing his life–love life or otherwise.
Rules of Passion
As a condition of accepting the governess position, Miss Pamela Lockhart of the Distinguished Academy of Governesses has a few rules of her own. Devon at all times must behave with propriety, an unlikely accomplishment that would delight the ton and completely astonish Pamela herself. She must be allowed to choose a suitable orphan at her own discretion. Most important, Devon must vow to neverever delve into Pamela’s background, or her appearance, lest he discover the truth behind the deepest secrets of her heart. But of course, all rules are made to be broken . . .
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