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Mr. Impossible (Berkley Sensation)
by Loretta Chase

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ISBN13: 9780425201503
ISBN10: 0425201503
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Blame it on the Egyptian sun or the desert heat, but as tensions flare between a reckless rogue and beautiful scholar en route to foil a kidnapping, so does love in this delightful follow-up to "Miss Wonderful." Original.

Review:

"Set in Egypt in 1821, Chase's romp of a romance possesses a fine sense of time and place. Solving the mystery of Egyptian hieroglyphics has been Daphne Pembroke's lifelong passion, one she has kept secret from everyone except her brother, Miles, who fronts as the hieroglyphics expert of the family. (Daphne's disapproving late husband believed that 'intellectual endeavors put too great a strain on the inferior female brain.') When robbers steal a papyrus from her Cairo home that may lead to a vast fortune and kidnap Miles as well, Daphne knows the crooks have taken her brother so he can decipher the hieroglyphics. To find Miles before his captors realize he's clueless, she needs muscle in the form of hunky Rupert Carsington (a secondary character from Miss Wonderful, the previous book in the series), whom she springs from a local jail. Tracking the kidnappers takes Daphne, Rupert and their entourage down the Nile, where they face sandstorms, snakes and other perils. Comic relief comes in the form of a mongoose named Marigold. Though the book offers a fascinating glimpse into the workings of ancient Egypt, Rupert and Daphne's relationship, and the trials and errors thereof, remain the heart of the story. Agent, Nancy Yost. (Mar.) Ahoy! Modic (Magical Tales) takes listeners on a rollicking high seas voyage with this saltwater-flavored recording. On 'Pirate's Promise,' one of the two spoken-word selections on the collection, a crew of not-so-bright pirates finds — and adopts — a pair of Selkie children. 'Saltarello' is the story behind a magic song that attracts fish — and what happens when it's misused by a greedy fisherman. Lively and elegant Celtic and Elizabethan music played on harp, pennywhistle, flute and accordion is the connecting element. Traditional numbers like 'The Rolling Waves' from Ireland and 'Breton Tune' are joined by such original kid-pleasing fare as 'Pirate Joke Song.' Talented vocalists, several children among them, keep the outing inviting and fun. Ages 4-10." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)
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Wendy, December 30, 2006 (view all comments by Wendy)
Rupert Carsington has the entire world, including himself, convinced that he nothing but a big, strong idiot. But when Daphne Pembroke hires him to help her find her kidnapped brother, she discovers that he knows exactly what to do in any situation, whether it's fighting off villains or soothing cramps. He also manages to convince the browbeaten, insecure Daphne that there's nothing wrong with a woman having a brain, or a sex drive. Fans of Elizabeth Peter's "Amelia Peabody" series will find this historical Egyptian adventure right up their alley. I'm actually not a big fan of adventure or mystery in my historical romances, but Rupert is so funny and sexy, I would happily read a story about him watching paint dry.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780425201503
Author:
Chase, Loretta
Publisher:
Berkley
Subject:
General
Subject:
Romance - Historical
Subject:
Children's 12-Up - Fiction - Romance
Edition Description:
Limited
Series:
Berkley Sensation
Publication Date:
March 2005
Binding:
Mass Market Paperbound
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
320
Dimensions:
6.64x4.28x.88 in. .33 lbs.
Age Level:
18-17
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