Venetia Lanyon is a 25 year old girl and Lord Damerel is a 38 year old man with a past. They meet and fall into a flirtation. Due to unforseen circumstances they also become the best of friends. She calls him "my dear friend" and he calls her "my dear delight." His intention is to seduce her but then he realises he is really in love with her and that he cannot do that. He decides to cool it.
Venetia, not realising why, is broken hearted and when her Uncle decides she is to go to London with him she goes. She is very unhappy and then discovers why Damerel was so dismissive and knows that he loves her as much as she loves him. So she decides to return, and everything ends up happily. | ||
Plot & Themes Tone of book? - very sensitive (sigh) Time/era of story - 1600-1899 Romance/Romance Problems Yes Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Lover is Main Character Gender - Male Profession/status: Ethnicity/Nationality Main Adversary Identity: - Female Age: - 20's-30's Profession/status: How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Strong but gentle sense of humor Intelligence - Very much smarter than other characters Setting Europe Yes European country: - France City? Yes City: - wealthy |