Judith McNaught's UNTIL YOU tells a classical/historical love story between a school teacher, Sheridan Bromleigh, and the Earl of Langsford, Stephen Westmoreland. The story starts off with Sheridan's mission to escort Charise Lancaster to meet her fiancee in England. Unfortunately for Sheridan, Charise ran off with another man and it is her duty to inform of the sad news to the bridegroom to be.
The bridegroom, however, was killed in an accident involving Stephen Westmoreland and now he must inform Charise's party of the unfortunate event. When they were about to meet, Sheridan, whom Stephen assumes is Charise, is struck unconcious by a falling crate. Sheridan awakens without any memory of her past in Stephen's home. Stephen explains to Sheridan that she is Charise. Stephen is now responsible for finding another suitable love buddy. As days grew, love unexpectedly blossoms between the two. | ||
Plot & Themes Time/era of story How mismatched? Inner struggle subplot Yes Struggle with... Hidden Identity/Secret Motive Yes If one lover chases another... - they alternate Main Male Character Profession/status: Age/status: - 20's-30's Unusual characteristics? Main Female Character Age/status: - 20's-30's Profession/status: Setting Europe Yes European country: - England/UK Misc setting - Fancy Mansion Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment What % of story is romance related? - nearly 100% Focus of story - equally on him and her How much dialog - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |