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Christina Dodd (Author)
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 376 pages
  • Publisher: Avon Books (1 Mar 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0380802929
  • ISBN-13: 978-0380802920
  • Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 11.5 x 2.7 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 645,931 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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English orphan Miss Evangeline Scoffield has spent her life contenting herself with dreams. But with an unforeseen inheritance, she can afford one perfect summer--a summer she will spend the rest of her life remembering. She buys herself expensive clothes, travels abroad, and presents herself as a lady of mystery.

But she quickly discovers her mistake, for a darkly handsome man appears at her bedroom door, claiming to be a Crown Prince--and her fiance.

One look into her eyes, and the prince recognizes her. She is his betrothed, the runaway Princess of Serephina. All her denials cannot change that, or alter the passion that burgeons between them. To fulfill their destinies, the prince will do anything--abduct her, coerce her, or, best of all, seduce his reluctant bride into his royal world of peril, promise and passion.

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Fairy tale prince meets commoner story, told with Dodd’s habitual skill. Evangeline Scoffield of East Litle Teignmouth, Cornwall hadn’t had an easy life. An orphan, she was fostered by a woman who, while not unkind, seemed more interested in learning than in caring for a young child. Having come into an unexpected inheritance, Evangeline is revelling in the opportunity to LIVE for once, not just read and study about life. She has come to France, near the Spanish border, and is having a fantastic time being mysteriously exotic. Until, that is, she is mistaken for a Royal Princess by Crown Prince Danior of Baminia whose betrothed, Princess Ethelinda of Serephina, disappeared when but a child. Their marriage has a prophecy attached, and it would appear that meeting the terms of the prophecy is the only way to keep their kingdoms together. So Danior is determined to make events turn out for the better – the better being marriage and the unification of their kingdoms. So determined that he kidnaps his ‘princess’. Together they journey to Baminia, avoiding for the most part the efforts of Danior’s renegade brother, who wants to ensure that the prophecy is not fulfilled. And thus Danior and Evangeline, despite their misunderstandings, are drawn together as they run for their lives, and towards their future.

Total suspension of disbelief is required for this book – the orphan who can successfully masquerade as a princess, elements of magic and a 1,000 year old seer being just a few examples. In this, the book is unlike any I have ready by this author. However I found it an enjoyable tale, and although Danior’s attitude towards commoners was irritating, it is one of the few realistic elements in the book and had to be so to make the threat to Evangeline’s happiness real. The sizzle between the two central characters was well developed, from the moment their eyes met until the conclusion of the book. And events being what they are, it is small wonder that Evangeline and Danior’s feelings could grow in such a short time frame.

Something a bit different to Dodd’s usual fare, nonetheless I’m sure her regular readers will enjoy this tale, as will all readers of historical romance. Only be prepared for the fairy tale.

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The story line was good, what kind of girl wouldn't want a prince to come and kidnap her away? But in this story the prince seemed heart-less, even saying "I love you" to Evangeline was for the good of his country. Both characters could have been.....more nicer? Evangeline seemed like a little 10 year old with the knowledge of a 50 year old. Yet sorta airheaded for climbing out of a 100 feet window right into the arms of the bad guys. And the conceited prince was so heart-less. Even telling Evangeline he loved her was "for the good of his country" He argued with Evangeline till the end, over dumb stuff, like who would get the Scepter. The prince always was yelling or scolding Evangeline, he would have been a better father to her than a lover. We really never get enough info on Evangelines true backround, only bits and pieces. Besides the main characters the story line was good, really good, I read the book in two days. I'd say buy it if you just want a good quick read.
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In 1816 English orphan Miss Evangeline Scoffield inherits a large sum of money and decides to have one perfect summer. She buys herself new clothes and goes away to france, where she enjoys herself, especially the food.

While in France she meets Danior, the prince of Bamina. He claims that she is the princess of Seraphina, his betrothed. Unable to convince him she is not the princess, Evangeline is kidnapped by a determined Danior.

On the road to their kingdoms, they are shot at by revolutionaries, Evangeline runs away many, many times and the two fall in love. Will Evangeline ever be able to convince Danior she is not the princess, will he still love her if he realizes she is common?

I found this book to be, although a good story, rather predictable. I enjoyed That Scandalous Evening much better.

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lacks luster
I thought this book would be a good read because of the reviews but to my dismay it was soooo boring. The plot was was okay but the characters were kinda dull. Read more
Published on 19 July 1999
Good Humor, Great Fun
The Runaway Princess was very entertaining. I really loved the heroine though her ability to accomplish all sorts of untried skills (from bookish study) was a bit of a stretch. Read more
Published on 3 July 1999
I couldn't put this book down!!!!!
I made the mistake of starting this book on my lunch break. Little did I know that I wasn't going to be able to put it down. Read more
Published on 2 July 1999
Not a bad read, just about average....
If you want a good review, read Mrs. Giggle's review below (Many times I seem to agree with what she says). For a thin, on the surface, quick read, this book is just the ticket. Read more
Published on 19 April 1999
great food + great sex = great book!
Evangeline is one of the most unusual heroines you'll ever meet. How can you not love a gal who loves food the way she does? The action and adventure never stops. Read more
Published on 16 April 1999
Great book, an enjoyment to read.
I am a new reader of Christina Dodd's, and have been eating up every book of her's that I can find. I really enjoyed "Runaway Princess" and the twists and turns it... Read more
Published on 15 Mar 1999
A FABULOUS, FUNNY FAIRYTALE!!!
I always love Christina Dodd's books, and this is one of her very best. Oh, if only we could all have a guy like Prince Danior. Read more
Published on 11 Mar 1999
Enjoyable!
I enjoyed reading this book very much! The idea of emblems; and the Revealing is an orignal take. I'd reccomend this book to anyone who wants a fast paced tale of an independent... Read more
Published on 2 Mar 1999
A Pure Pleasure
I laughed all the way through THE RUNAWAY PRINCESS. Her hero is big, domineering, sexy as can be and won't take NO for an answer. Read more
Published on 1 Mar 1999
Enjoyable Read But Still...
Critics and learned folks will have a field day nitpicking the errors and inaccuracies in this book. Read more
Published on 26 Feb 1999
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