The Measure of a Lady - Softcover

Deeanne Gist

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764200739 ISBN 13: 9780764200731

Publisher: Bethany House Publishers, 2006

Synopsis

Rachel van Buren arrives in Gold Rush San Francisco with two wishes: to protect her younger siblings and to return east as soon as possible. Both goals prove more difficult than she could imagine as her brother and sister are lured by the city's dangerous freedom and a missionary-turned-gambler stakes a claim on her heart. Rachel won't give up without a fight though, and soon all will learn an eloquent but humorous lesson about what truly makes a lady.

Speak Politely. Even when you're the only respectable woman around, protesting the decadence of a city lost to gold fever.

Dress Modestly. Wear your sunbonnet at all times. Ensure nobody sees your work boots muddied by the San Francisco streets.

Remain Devoted to Family. Protect your siblings from the lures of the city, even against their wishes.

Stand Above Reproach. Most difficult when a wonderful man turns out to be a saloon owner.

Rise Above Temptation. No, not even just a little kiss....

When these rules become increasingly difficult to uphold, can Rachel Van Buren remain a beacon of virtue in a city of vice?

About this title

About the Author:

Deeanne Gist -- known to her family, friends and fans as Dee -- has rocketed up the bestseller lists and captured readers everywhere with her very original, very fun historical & contemporary romances.  Add to this three RITA nominations, two consecutive Christy Awards, rave reviews, and a growing loyal fan base, and you've got one recipe for success.

She has a very active online community on her website at IWantHerBook.com and at Facebook.com/DeesCircle.

Review:

"For the lover of historical Americana delivered with a dose of sweet romance, The Measure of a Lady... won't disappoint." -- Violet Nesdoly, blogcritics.org

"Ms. Gist does her homework offering a wealth of early San Francisco historical tidbits in an engaging and lively story." -- Romance Designs.com

"The book enlightened me about life in the Gold Rush, and entertained me with rounded protagonists." -- B.J. Sedlock, Historical Novels Review

"With her humorous but endearing stories, Deeanne Gist has become one of my very favorite authors." -- Sherrie Myers, romancejunkies.com

About this edition

• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0764200739
• ISBN 13: 9780764200731
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 314