Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Signet
Date Published: 1990
ISBN-13:9780451165770ISBN:0451165772
Description: Acceptable. Overall below average used book. May have highlighting, underlining, notes, price sticker on cover, or be an ex-library book. read more
Binding: Mass-market paperback
Publisher: Signet Book
Date Published: 1990
ISBN-13:9780451165770ISBN:0451165772
Description: Good. No dust jacket as issued. No stamps, writing or remainder marks. No creases on the covers. A few spine creases. Light tanning to pages/edges. Mass market (rack) paperback. Glued binding. 224 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Signet
Date Published: 1990
ISBN-13:9780451165770ISBN:0451165772
Description: Good. Used Condition-GOOD can be a well cared for Book that is in great condition to a Book that may show some signs of wear. GOOD Books sometimes are permanently marked; have some spine or page creases; exibit signs of aging or an ExLibrary copy. ** Sometimes grease pencil or permanent marking on cover. May contain limited notes and or highlighting. 100% Satisfaction guaranteed on all purchases. ** SHIPS FROM USA-Domestic Delivery takes 5-14 days ** read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Signet
Date Published: 1990-06-05
ISBN-13:9780451165770ISBN:0451165772
Description: Good. This is a used book in good condition with normal wear and tear and may contain some writing, minor shelf wear and creases. Items are uploaded via ISBN and stock photo may be different from actual book cover. read more
Description: Good. Book shows minor use. Cover and Binding have minimal wear and the pages have only minimal creases. A tradition of southern quality and service. All books guaranteed at the Atlanta Book Company. read more
Edition: 3rd Printing
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: Signet, E Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780451165770ISBN:0451165772
Description: Very Good. Mild edgewear, else clean with no marks or stamps. read more
Edition: 3rd Printing
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: Signet, E Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780451165770ISBN:0451165772
Description: Very Good. Mild edgewear, light spine creases, else clean and tight with no marks or stamps. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Signet
Date Published: 1990-06-05
ISBN-13:9780451165770ISBN:0451165772
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Signet
Date Published: 1990-06-05
ISBN-13:9780451165770ISBN:0451165772
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Edition: Signet Regency Romance
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: New Amer Library, E Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780451165770ISBN:0451165772
Description: Very Good. The book is stored in a Mylar bag. There are no creases in the book. "Mischief in The Marriage Mart. " read more
"Although I came late to appreciate Carla Kelly, I did love the latest books I read by her. I was naturally eager to read this Mrs. McVinnie but I'm afraid I had a hard time with the heroine.
Jeannie McVinnie receives a letter inviting her to move to London and play nanny to the niece and nephew of captain Summers. Although she knows that the letter is not in reality for her but for her father in law's sister (who has died) she sees it as a way to stop being a burden to her father in law and she thinks she can play nanny as well as the original Jeannie McVinnie.
Of course, things don't exactly go smoothly and as soon as Jeannie arrives, she is confused with a seamstress and when the truth is revealed not only she has reached the conclusion that she doesn't want to stay but also the captain is furious at the deception.
Jeannie eventually decides to stay, the captain is in obvious need of a hand to help him (and control his temper), his niece and sister in law are frivolous and snobs, his nephew is craving attention and a young illegitimate child that lives in the house doesn't even speak.
Although a Scottish countrywoman Jeannie eventually manages to teach everyone a lesson about what's important in life. She manages to be a success with Beau Brummell despite a trick Larinda and her friends were planning, she transforms Edward into a healthy young boy, takes him about in London, and with her Clare finally starts to speak. In addition, in the middle of it all she and the captain do fall in love.
I think my main problem with this book was that I found the heroine too perfect for my tastes; she never had a bad word about anyone, never a less than pleasant retort (except for the captain) despite Larinda being very deserving of one. It was too much perfection, I love flawed characters and despite her early deception Jeannie McVinnie is a candidate for sainthood except when she is with the captain or with Brummell.
One thing that Kelly usually does well is to show the hardships of daily life. In fact I think she even favors that over any accuracy matters. Her characters are usually found bending much of the rules of polite society ( Summers and Jennie spend much time together alone in the middle of the night...), unfortunately my lack of interest in Jennie stopped me from enjoying her attempts to make everything right for everyone and I wasn't even very moved when her past problems were revealed.
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