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Plot Summary of A Match for Melissa
"Like Cinderella, Melissa is forced by her stepmother to act as servant to her two stepsisters during the London Season. However, when Melissa sneaks away from a party and stargazes, she is discovered by Robert, Duke of Oakwood. He falls for the stranger whose face is hidden, but she does not disclose her true identity. Robert is anxious to discover who the mysterious lady is, and eventually comes to believe that she is Melissa's stepsister, Regina. Melissa is still afraid to tell Robert who she really is, and Robert is having doubts about Regina, and becoming more and more fond of Regina's pretty servant."
Steph, Resident Scholar



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Plot
Time/era of story - Regency era
Struggling with whom? - Step Mom
Who: - sister
Hidden Identity/Secret Motive Yes
Is really... - poor/lower class
If one lover chases another... - he chases after her
Family focus? Yes
Family, hating Yes

Main Male Character
Profession/status: - wealthy
Age/status: - 20's-30's
How sensitive is this character? - sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor - Strong but gentle sense of humor

Main Female Character
Profession/status: - servant
How sensitive is this character? - sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor - Strong but gentle sense of humor

Setting
Europe Yes
European country: - England/UK
City? Yes
City: - London
Misc setting - Fancy Mansion

Style
Person - mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death? - no torture/death
What % of story is romance related? - 90%
Focus of story - Her
How much dialog - significantly more dialog than descript
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