Heaven is Gentle (Harlequin Romance, No. 1921)

by Betty Neels

Book Overview

Was eliza kidding herself that she might stand a chance with the professor? Sister Eliza Proudfoot took a job at the special clinic run by Professor Christian van Duyl. She found him a somewhat... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0373019211
• Release Date: January 1975
• Publisher: Harlequin
• Length: 187 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A Different Setting

Another wealthy Dutch doctor/English nurse story set mostly in Scotland, Heaven Is Gentle is a nice happily ever after novel by the consistent Betty Neels. This nurse is described as like a very beautiful fairy several times, so this is not one of Neels poor, plain girls novels. I liked it although it is not one of my favorites. One thing I do not like about Betty Neels novels is that frequently all the characters know important facts except the female lead and no one tells her. I realize that is a plot device, but it can be really tiring. I like the male character a little more than I like some because he seems to struggle a little more and is not quite as smooth. Worth your time to read.

My favorite by this author

There are times when stock characters and familiar plots are extremely comforting. When I'm sick of being competent, tired of being wholly responsible for fixing everything and keeping my world afloat, and I want a Cinderella story, I turn to Betty Neels. When I don't want to get depressed over what an awful wimp I am at the moment, I reach for Heaven is Gentle, Henrietta's Own Castle, Cassandra by Chance and Victory for Victoria, and watch these women bring their men to heel! When I'm in the mood for a Betty Neels, and I want one which isn't the absolutely standard Neels plot line, I reach for this one. The location, secondary characters, sense of atmosphere and day to day activities of all the characters are very interesting. However, of all Neels' arrogant, self-absorbed heroes who badly need their comeuppance, this one's my favorite, and I enjoyed watching Ms. Proudfoot join him in their shared growth experience. Really, I DO love this story! The hero is a bit scratchier, less polished and more rugged; the heroine reminds me of another favorite, the heroine of Henrietta's Own Castle. She's smart, extremely competent, and an excellent nurse for both forlorn, elderly men and soggy, forlorn kittens ... with the hero's help, of course.