num_pages: 228
description: A dukes governess a gentleman entomologist and a castle full of flowers is the perfect setting for a summer romance. As the new governess to the duke's family Alice Sharpe must learn to control her impulsiveness. Employment in the dukes household is a once in a lifetime opportunity and could mean living in comfort the rest of her days. Unfortunately her first encounter with the duke's houseguest a handsome gentleman obsessed with insects proves she may not be ready for the austere role of governess. Rupert Gardiner has one goal: to have his work in entomology and botany published by the Royal Society. He is fortunate that the Duke of Montfort believes in him and enlists Rupert to make a record of all the flora on the castle grounds. But Miss Sharpes spontaneity and continual appearance during his work is an annoying distraction. At least thats what he tells himself.While Alice struggles to adapt to her new role constantly striving to go unnoticed while still being herself she cannot help but admire Ruperts intelligence and focus. The more often they fall in together the more her admiration deepens. But could a gentleman such as he ever fall in love with the governess?As the first stand-alone novel in a new series by author Sally Britton this story begins the Clairvoir Castle romances. This is a light-hearted series set in the Regency period.
language: English
title: Mr. Gardiner and the Governess
publisher: Pink Citrus Books