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A Chance Encounter is the digital reissue of a previously published and long out-of-print novel by New York Times Bestselling author Mary Balogh.Elizabeth Rossiter is forever finished with love - after a disastrous episode that left her with a broken heart and a reputation that would be ruined should her scandalous secret be revealed. She sought safety by fleeing her proper station in society to take a position as companion to the daughter of a wealthy family, far from London, where show more Elizabeth's beauty and wit had once shone so brightly.But now her hope of a safe haven is shattered. To her horror, the one man in the world she hoped never to see again has appeared in this rural retreat.Robert Denning, the handsome, faithless Marquis of Hetherington, made a mockery of her dreams once before - and now he is working his old magic and mischief in her life once more. show lessTags
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This story was one big misunderstanding after another and even when the truth is pointed out to the heroine she refuses to trust the hero who has done nothing wrong. At one time I might have enjoyed the angst of this story and accepted the stubborn heroine and drawn out ending but no longer. I can still accept the angst and righteousness of the heroine's plight in the fact that these lovers were repeatedly lied to but they both wouldn't listen to the truth or try to listen to each other. They spent too much being indignant and angry. A plot that has thankfully seen its day.
This is one of Ms. Balogh's earlier books, and I've been picking up her back catalog happily. However, this one was pretty much a mess. The plot was convoluted and a bit silly that's resolved all too easily. Not my cup of tea.
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Mary Balogh was born in Swansea, Wales on March 24, 1944. She received a B.A. with honors from the University of Wales in 1965. From 1967 to 1988, she taught high school English in Saskatchewan, Canada, becoming principal of the school in 1982. Her first novel, A Masked Deception, was published in 1985 and she won the Romantic Times Award for best show more new Regency writer. Since then, she has written more than 60 novels and has received a lifetime achievement award for her work in the genre of historical romance. Her works include The Wood Nymph, Christmas Promise, The Plumed Bonnet, Famous Heroine, A Matter of Class, No Man's Mistress, More than a Mistress, One Night for Love, and Only a Kiss. Her title's Someone to Hold and Someone to Care made The New York Times Bestseller List. (Bowker Author Biography) Mary Balogh grew up in Wales. She later came to Canada to teach & there she began a second career as an author. (Publisher Provided) show less
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- Canonical title
- A Chance Encounter
- Original publication date
- 1985-05
- People/Characters
- Robert Denning, Marquess of Hetherington; Miss Elizabeth Rossiter; Mr. William Mainwaring; Miss Cecily Rowe; Mr. Fredrick Soames; Miss Amelia Norris (show all 36); Mr. Thomas Rowe, gentleman farmer; Mrs. Dorothy Rowe; Reverend Claridge; Sir Harold Worthing (Squire Worthing); Ferdie Worthing; Mrs. Claridge; Anne Claridge; Lucy Worthing; Miss Phillips, dressmaker; Mr. John Rossiter; Lady Crawford (Aunt Matilda); Lady Worthing (Maria); Mr. Henry Prosser; Mrs. Prosser (Bertha); Marquess of Hetherington (Papa); Horace Denning (Uncle); Louise Rossiter; Jeremy Rossiter; Mr. Ira Dowling; Elva Hendrickson; William's maternal grandfather; Lady Bothwell (Gram); Tom Denning; Prince Regent; Mr. Rossiter (father); Mrs. Cummings; Mr. Harry Worthing; Sophia, Louise’s neighbor; Mr. Chatsworth; Carson, Hetherington secretary
- Important places
- Ferndale Manor; Village of Granby; London, England, UK; Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK; Bath, Somerset, England, UK; Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK (show all 21); West Country, England, UK; Hetherington Manor; Sussex, England, UK; Lisbon, Portugal; Scotland, UK; Devonshire, England, UK; Almack's Assembly Rooms, King Street, St James's, London, England, UK; Devon, England, UK; Bath, Somerset, England, UK; Gretna Green, Scotland, UK; Royal Pavilion, Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK; The Pump Room, Bath, Somerset, England, UK; The Bath Assemblies; Paris, France; Yorkshire, England, UK
- First words
- Mr Fredrick Soames, bailiff of Ferndale Manor, spent no more than a hour in the town of Granby one morning
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Robert! She protested, horrified, as she felt his fingers working the buttons of the loops. We are on a public mmmm-
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- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
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