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Guarding an Angel
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Plot Summary of Guarding an Angel
"Years ago, Lady Amelia's father rescued a young orphan from life on the streets. Amelia and Gideon grew up together, and eventually fell in love. But Gideon has always felt unworthy of Amelia, who is now fighting off the attentions of an unwanted suitor. Together, Gideon and Amelia attempt to discover the secrets of Gideon's mysterious past."
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Review Analysis of Guarding an Angel
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Plot
Time/era of story - Regency era
Inner struggle subplot Yes
Struggle with... - feels s/he's not worthy
If one lover chases another... - she chases after him

Main Male Character
Profession/status: - navy soldier
Age/status: - 20's-30's
How sexual is this person? - very picky
How romantic is this person? - somewhat romantic
How sensitive is this character? - middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence - Average intelligence
Physique - very athletic

Main Female Character
Age/status: - 20's-30's
Profession/status: - wealthy
How sexual is this person? - naive virgin
How romantic is this person? - very romantic
How sensitive is this character? - sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence - Average intelligence
Physique - average physique

Setting
Europe Yes
European country: - England/UK

Style
Person - mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death? - no torture/death
What % of story is romance related? - 80%
Focus of story - equally on him and her
How much dialog - significantly more dialog than descript
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