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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
A case of mistaken identity, 10 Jun 2003
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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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Story was good, characters could have been better, 6 Sep 1999
By A Customer
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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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A good summer's day read, 7 Jun 1999
By A Customer
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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