Meek Jane Bellwether, masquerading as a shopgirl in her father's department store, falls in love with Charley Dill, a sensible young accountant. But Jane's mother demands a son-in-law with a noble title. That much sounds a little familiar, but bear with us. Glamorous Princess Flavia, the scandal of Europe and the despair of her native Ruritania, urgently needs a temporary husband to foil the schemes of Prime Minister Gregor. Flavia talks Jane into a deal, and Charley -- who finds himself in the brig of an ocean liner without ticket, passport or job -- is forced into an instant royal marriage. Flavia tries to sell the stubbornly practical Mr. Dill as a Great Lover, and Jane is forced to stand by as "Cupid's Little Helper". But what of powerful foes and jealous fools? And what is Jane to do when she discovers the Talisman, a coldly brilliant assassin, is targeting Charley? If you loved "The Prisoner of Zenda", you'll enjoy this high-spirited return to Ruritania at the height of the Jazz Age. You'll even meet some old friends. ••• HER TEMPORARY PRINCE runs a little over 223,000 words, so in addition to rich, flavorful prose you're getting Value for Money. You can be pretty sure you won't run out of book if you're reading during an airport layover (Why waste the bestseller you're saving for the beach?), or at the DMV, or in a line at a theme park.