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The Morning Gift | 
 enlarge | Author: Eva Ibbotson
Publisher: Puffin
Category: Book
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 57367
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Young Adult
Pages: 416
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.5 x 1.1
ISBN: 0142409111
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.914
EAN: 9780142409114
ASIN: 0142409111
Publication Date: September 6, 2007
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Condition: Binding in good condition Marks on page edge when book is closed No highlighting or writing on pages Normal edge and corner wear Wear to dust jacket or cover This item is being offered by Goodwill, a non-profit organization. All funds raised are used to support Goodwill which changes lives by providing opportunities for people to build independence. This item is only available for purchase online and is not available in any Goodwill store.
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Product Description
Twenty-year-old Ruth Berger is desperate. The daughter of a Jewish-Austrian professor, she was supposed to have escaped Vienna before the Nazis marched into the city. Yet the plan went completely wrong, and while her family and fiance are waiting for her in safety, Ruth is stuck in Vienna with no way to escape. Then she encounters her father s younger college professor, the dashing British paleontologist Quin Sommerville. Together, they strike a bargain: a marriage of convenience, to be annulled as soon as they return to safety. But dissolving the marriage proves to be more difficult than either of them thought not the least because of the undeniable attraction Quin and Ruth share. To make matters worse, Ruth is enrolled in Quin s university, in his very classes. Can their secret survive, or will circumstances destroy their love?
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 A beautifully told story September 22, 2007
Janeifer Drew (MI)
26 out of 28 found this review helpful
Ruth Berger lives in Austria during the onset of Nazi-takeover. Because she is Jewish, thought not orthodox, she and her family decide to flee to England. Ruth goes ahead of her family, but is unable to leave Austria, unbeknownst to her family who have successfully arrived in England.
Alone and bewildered, separated from family and fiance, Ruth meets her father's friend and colleague, Quin Sommerville, a British paleontologist. He feels sorry for Ruth, and suggests a civil wedding as the solution to their problems. By marrying Quin, Ruth will become an English citizen, and so be able to leave Austria. They agree that the marriage will be annulled as soon as they reach England. There are no feelings between them: just pity on Quin's part and dependency on Ruth's part. Of course. The annulment is not as easily gained as Quin had planned, and there is an added difficulty in the appearance of Ruth's fiance and Quin's would-be-soul-mate.
Ruth is a sweet character, but a little too consciously naive. I was able to overlook it because her faults reminded me that she is human, like everyone else. The front cover is a bit incongruous, because Ruth's musical talent (if it can be called such) is not a big part of the story.
Ms. Ibbotson's writing is excellent. She writes with humor and a great deal of intelligence. She is capable of writing of music, literature, history, paleontology and whatever else comes up. Not only does she speak of such things, she proves that she actually knows what she is talking about! There are musical and literature references throughout, but any ignorance the reader might have on those subjects will not affect the comprehension of the story. This is a lovely romance, and I highly recommend it.
I was not very impressed with the publishers. As with the other recent re-prints of Eva Ibbotson's books by Speak (A Song for Summer, The Countess Below Stairs, A Company of Swans), there are numerous typos that I hardly think were Ms. Ibbotson's. Not to mention erroneous summaries on the back covers (especially in the case of A Song for Summer).
However, this did not detract from my enjoyment of The Morning Gift, or any of the other aforementioned books.
Lastly, amazon states that the age group is 9-12. Not so. This is intended for adult readers, though perfectly acceptable for young adult as well. There is enough sexual content (though very little and mostly implied or behind closed doors) to make it unsuitable for ages 9-12.
great book February 8, 2008
Brooke
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I loved this book!! So cute and romantic. If you are looking for one of those feel good romances, this is it.
A Warm Blanket February 29, 2008
Christin (Midwest)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
After reading Eva Ibbotson's 4 adult books, I want to say that I love her writing. It's like having a bit of a chill and her books are like the blanket fresh from the dryer you cuddle in. Descriptive, endearing and comforting. Thank you for these stories, they are truly beautiful
Surprise! Another Success for Eva Ibbotson May 5, 2008
M. Anweiler (Indiana)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Eva Ibbotson has done it again! Just when I think I may be disappointed in her, because you never know when an author will exhaust their repertoire, I'm pleasantly surprised. Yet another story of pure devotion, history, twists and turns, and another reason to burn the midnight oil. I love her ability to describe a place so that I can say I've been to Vienna and England. My only disappointment is that I can't meet her and beg her to write more, plus I have so many questions. I highly recommend this book!
 Didn't want it to end December 29, 2007
razzle
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I thought this was a great, lovable book. I didn't want it to end. Quin and Ruth were great characters. And the secondary characters were endearing. The only problem I had was how every character automatically fell in love with Ruth.
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