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Miss Clarkson's Classmate

by Sharon Sobel



      Emily Clarkson finds herself caught in a dilemma. Her wayward Mother has set sail for America to attend to a noble cause and left her to run the family home with no finances. With very limited choices, her only solution involves fulfilling her mother's broken commitment to go teach in the savage land of Glenfall. To do so would require her to leave her beloved London homeland. She is well aware of her place in society and feels the position is well beneath a lady of her status. But she doesn't see any other way around this situation.

Daniel Lennox is the owner of the school and mill. He prides himself on caring about the people he employs. He goes to meet the new schoolteacher, but with time running short, he doesn't have time to change for the occasion. Mrs. Clarkson is not the woman of age he has envisioned. Instead of an aging schoolmarm, she turns out to be the woman's quick-tongued daughter who has been sent in her place. In her eyes, he sees that she doubts his position. For her spirit is one that deserves to be tamed. He knows "his children" are in need of a teacher, but first there is a lesson or two that he needs to teach the high miss before he allows her to do her duty.

Miss Clarkson's Classmate is a delightful way to spend a nice quiet evening. Although Emily's character is one that is hard to warm up to. For instance, I felt her treatment of Daniel when she first met him showed that of spoiled little girl who thought the world should be her oyster. Daniel is an admirable hero who meets each insult he receives from Emily with a hint of humor. His quick wit is well matched to our feisty heroine. In the end, Emily redeems herself and the duo quickly develops a beautiful relationship.

The Book

Signet
December 6, 2005
Paperback
0451217187
Regency Romance
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The Reviewer

Suzie Housley
Reviewed 2006
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