|
|
| Plot Summary of The Marriage Trap |
|---|
"Ellie Brans-Hill is an unassuming paid lady companion. But a chance encounter with her childhood friend from nobility, named Jack Rigg, put her into the spotlight of society and her bad luck started from there. Ellie needed to help pay off his brother's debts and she did it by disguising herself as Aurora, an extraordinary gamester. However after winning the money and before she could return back to her employers, she got straight into a riot and into the arms of Jack. Jack was instantly smitten with Aurora but Aurora tricked him and escaped him before he could know more about her. When Ellie returned to her employers, she was surprised to find herself the suspect of stealing her cousin's wife's diamonds. Seeing that she could only save herself by telling them that she had been with Jack at the time of murder, she suffered the ruin of her reputation. Jack was furious for being duped and trapped into marriage with Ellie for their unbecoming behavior. However Ellie completely absolved Jack of his duty and returned to London. Jack despite his anger of being tricked by Ellie/Aurora, felt responsible and contrite after discovering that Ellie couldn't find a job now that her reputation was ruined. With Ellie's brother in trouble and a suspect of murdering a French actress, Jack charged to Ellie's rescue. He married Ellie to protect her and her brother. But during their time together, Jack felt differently for Ellie and began to fall in love with her. Ellie knew that Jack didn't believe in love but she still fell in love with him. When an attempt to Ellie's brother materialized, Jack was afraid that Ellie might be in danger too. The only way to protect her was to find out the real murderer before he could hurt the love of his life."
Katrina Lo, Resident Scholar
|
|
|
| Review Analysis of The Marriage Trap |
|---|
|
Our unique search engine provides a wealth of detail about books by breaking them down into many different literary elements, all of which are searchable (click here).
|
|
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Time/era of story
- Regency era
Marriage/Married
Yes
Marriage subplot:
- forced to marry because they were caught doing it
Action/suspense subplot?
Yes
Action:
- chased by/chasing kidnapper/killer
If one lover chases another...
- he chases after her
Main Male Character
Profession/status:
- Prince/Nobleman/King
How sexual is this person?
- very picky
How romantic is this person?
- somewhat romantic
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Main Female Character
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- nanny
How sexual is this person?
- naive virgin
How romantic is this person?
- sly seducer
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Setting
Europe
Yes
European country:
- England/UK
City?
Yes
City:
- London
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
What % of story is romance related?
- 90%
Focus of story
- Her
How much dialog
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
|
|
|
Click here for more information about this book
Elizabeth Thornton Resident Scholar Profiles
TOP SCHOLAR:
 Katrina Lo
SCHOLARS:
| |
Note: the views expressed here are only those of the reviewer(s). | |
Use our site!
Feedback
About us
Bribe your congressman!
Rudy Giuliani
Most recent discussions:
General Book Talk
Book writing discussion
Off-topic message board
Online Dating Advice
Lilian Jackson Braun
10:25:33 AM
George W. Bush
10:18:46 AM
Southampton Row
8:27:14 AM
Deric Longden
7:40:15 AM
Robin Jenkins
4:55:32 AM
John Marsden
11:50:52 PM
Caroline B. Cooney
10:36:06 PM
Wendelin Van Draanen
9:56:14 PM
Ruth Minsky Sender
9:51:27 PM
Erin Hunters
9:44:31 PM
Lorna Freeman
9:19:46 PM
Suzanne Collins
7:22:56 PM
Betty Mahmoody
6:00:12 PM
Ken Catran
3:51:52 PM
Lurlene McDaniel
2:51:46 PM
Zana Muhsen
8:19:55 AM
Linda Berdoll
8:13:25 AM
Warren Getler and Bob Brewer
7:25:18 AM
Marlo Morgan
1:10:31 AM
Kate Brian
10:28:49 PM
More message boards
|
