An Innocent Imposter

by Sheila Rabe

AN INNOCENT ENCOUNTER — Forced to leave her governess position in undeserved disgrace, Miss Susan Layne wonders how she'll ever secure another post. Then, on the coach ride home, she meets Arabella Leighton, an heiress who is fleeing her overbearing guardian. The two women look remarkably alike...so Susan can hardly be held accountable when an accident lands her -- literally -- in the shoes of her newfound friend.

AN ACCIDENTAL IMPOSTER

Irresponsible chit! Not that the Earl of Mayfield could really blame his ward for running away; the suitor he'd permitted to court Arabella was a rather unappealing sort. But to now claim that her name is Susan Layne and not his Arabella was simply too much! As for "Arabella" she was enjoying her new life in London...and beginning to like her handsome guardian. What was an innocent imposter to do? Why, make him fall in love with her, of course!

Genres: Historical Romance

224 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1995

Reviews

[Catsalive · Rating 2 out of 5]

The tale starts off quite well, but it descends into farce before the end. I like the premise, but I think Susan Layne would be well-advised to avoid Mayfield as he's too stubborn, & not terribly bright if he couldn't tell the difference between her & Arabella Leighton. Amusing at times & ridiculously silly at others; reasonably entertaining.

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent old-fashion novel regarding mistaken identify by two look-alikes but very different young ladies!!

[Denise Nayve · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this years ago and I still remember how I enjoyed this as a teenager. I fairly enjoyed it.