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Prince Michael proposes to Lady Rosamund Devere because he believes she would make THE PERFECT PRINCESS for his principality Kolnbourg, especially with her being the daughter of an influential duke. After Michael's declaration, a weary Rosamund thinks she should have been a male so she could enjoy life like her brothers instead of putting up with loveless prattle. She delays the Prince as only an English aristocrat can do.

Rosamund enjoys performing compassionate deeds that help the less fortunate though her father Lord Romsey would have a fit if he knew how far she went to aid the poor. She accompanies her friend Callie Tracey on an errand at Newgate Prison. However, things go awry when, sentenced to execution for murder, former Colonel Richard Maitland escapes Newgate using Rosamund as a hostage. Though frightened by her situation, Rosamund tries to act bravely. However, she soon finds her abductor very attractive just as this lone wolf begins to fall in love with her. Is this a case of the "Stockholm Syndrome" or is Rosamund correct in realizing that her kidnapper is an honorable person wrongly accused? Regardless, both know no future exists between them as the militia wants Richard stopped even if it means killing him.

THE PERFECT PRINCESS is an exciting historical romantic suspense that never slows down until the final page is completed. The lead couple is an intrepidly charming duo while the vile villain seems to pale in comparison to this delightful duet. Eighteenth century romance fans will find much satisfaction with Elizabeth Thornton's latest thriller.

Harriet Klausner

Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted October 14, 2001

Lady Rosamund Devere has no interest in becoming the wife of a dull prince, no matter how perfect the newspapers think she is for that role. But not even the unconventional Rosamund could imagine the headline the papers will soon be running: the one where she is the willing hostage of a condemned murderer.

Yet Richard Maitland is no ordinary criminal. Steely-eyed, arrogant, and dangerously attractive, the ex-chief of His Majesty's Secret Sevice is also, as far as Rosamund is concerned, guilty as sin.

Caught up in his daring escape on the eve of his execution, Rosamund soon finds herself in every bit as much danger as Richard. For the more she learns about this mysterious lone wolf of a man, the more determined she is to help him clear his name. But even more perilous than the conspiracy surrounding Richard is the passion that ignites between them - a passion that is rash, reckless, and impossible to resist.

Genre: Historical Romance, Regency England