A Modern Day "Ruth" Love Story of Regency Proportions ...The widowed Earl of Essex, betrothed to Lady Juliana ... is hopelessly distracted by the rescue missions for the governess of his three children.When Lady Margaret Colton and daughter-in-law, Lady Georgiana Colton, flee the revolution of Napoleonic France to live with distant relations, Lady Georgiana is forced to accept a position as governess for the widowed Earl's three children.The Earl, however, only has eyes for his intended, Lady Juliana; though there is a certain something, a "je ne sais quoi..." regarding his new governess.Will he ever be able to stop rescuing Lady Georgiana from her precarious predicaments? When it comes to dealing with his headstrong daughter and losing a string of previous governesses, this beautiful governess is proving herself to be quite capable! Perhaps it is he, who is in need of rescue!A delightful story with a theme of kindness, the author has incorporated a number of French words and their translations into the novel, making this book an excellent choice to brush up on your use of the beautiful and romantic French language.This is a stand-alone in 'The Lydia Collection,' a three book Inspirational/Christian Historical Romance collection which may be read in any order. Lisa Prysock, an award winning and bestselling author, enjoys sharing her faith in Christ through her writing. She is also the author of To Find a Duchess, Hannah's Garden: A Turn of the Century Love Story, Volume I and Abigail's Melody, Volume II of 'The Victorian Christian Heritage Series,' Protecting Miss Jenna, Persecution & Providence, Arise Warrior Princess, The Shoemaker, Geneva, Dreams of Sweetwater River, and Marry Me Katie.