Philomena's Miracle

By Betty Neels

Book Overview

Dr. Walle van der Tacx was a very attractive man. When he offered Philomena a nursing job in Holland, she jumped at it--surely it would mean that she could see more of him? It didn't take her long to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0373022026
• ISBN13: 9780373022021
• Release Date: January 1978
• Publisher: Harlequin Romance
• Length: 187 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Everyone Loves a Miracle

One of Betty Neels better stories, Philomena's Miracle does not disappoint. Many of the normal elements of a Neels' romance are present--wealthy Dutch doctor and hardworking British nurse, a stepmother and step sisters, evil aunt, and lovely countryside. I like that Walle, the hero, never treats Philly unkindly. It is a pleasant read and one I go back to from time to time.

What a lovely fairytale!

This was a wonderful book, beautifully written, and I simply loved it! Can you tell I am a BN addict?:) Anyway, this satisfied my appetite for now... About the book. Yes, it has bits of the Cinderella feel to it, with the stepmother and 2 beautiful stepsisters and their thoughtless concern for Philomena. And of course there was Dr. Walle Van der Tacx. I liked the fact he didn't leave her languishing for too long, wondering if he loved her. And that she gets to live in a castle, with her gorgeous Prince Charming! that will show her self-absorbed family!!! (who so thoughtlessly, and so often pointed out how plain she was!) I also liked that Walle wanted Philomena and let nothing stand in his way of getting her. Not even that irritating aunt of his, who was so determined that he should marry his useless, air-headed, adopted cousin. Walle, however, had other ideas, he simply offered Philomena a job in Holland, so he could be near her, and bided his time until she came to care for him too, and he could tell her how he felt. I found the emotions and dialogue between the H/H in this book, a whole warmer then other BN books. A truly, marvelous tale. Don't miss out on it. Darn it, why do they re-release so few titles at a time?!:(

The Miracle of Love (5+ Stars)

Book Description: SHE LIVED IN HOPE THAT HE WOULD NOTICE HER! Dr. Walle van der Tacx was a very attractive man! When he offered Philomena a nursing job in Holland, she jumped at it -- surely it would mean that she could see more of him? It didn't take long to realize her mistake, and to discover that there was no point in entertaining romantic thoughts about the doctor. When it was clearly just a question of time before he married his pretty vivacious cousin Tritia, it would take a miracle for him to notice plain competent Philomena, who had nothing but a kind heart to recommend her! Selection: "He was almost as tall as his grandson, with a splendid head crowned with white hair, even in old age, his good looks were still striking..." - "'H'm -- so this is Philomena.' He had a deep voice and his English was slow and deliberate. His blue eyes, as blue as his grandson's raked her from head to foot. 'No looks, lovely eyes, pretty figure...going to marry her, Walle?' - 'Yes,' said Walle'" ***Absolutely Wonderful Neesl!!! Another rich, handsome Dutch Doctor and the kind, plain, hardworking British Nurse Cinderella-tale as only Neels can do it. Philomena's selfish, self-centered step-mother and step-sisters are joined by Walle's aunt-by-marriage and cousin (?) to cause conflict. However Wallie knows what he wants and is determined that nothing or no one will thwart him from achieving his goal. A must read for any Neels fan. Christain and Eliza van Duyl appear. Christain and Walle went to medical school together.

She lived in hope that he would notice her!

COVER: Dr. Walle van der Tacx was a very attractive man! When he offered Philomena a nursing job in Holland, she jumped at it--surely it would mean that she could see more of him? It didn't take her long to realize her mistake, and to discover that there was no point in entertaining romantic thoughts about the doctor. When it was clearly just a question of time before he married pretty, vivacious Tritia, it would take a miracle for him to notice plain, competent Philomena, who had nothing but a kind heart to recommend her!I have collected all of Ms. Neels' books, and, for me, this is one of her finest stories. In it, we have a stepmother, two very pretty stepsisters, and Tritia, a young cousin to the doctor and another pretty rival. I always felt that, although she was described as "plain," Philomena was was not so much "plain" as she was "overwhelmed" by her pretty family and Tritia. Certainly, we see in the end that the doctor did not feel that she was "plain," and he loved her deeply, despite the fact that Tritia's mother does her best to end the relationship. The interchange between the two main characters is very sweet, and it seemed to me that their dialog was a little "warmer" with each other than in most of Ms. Neels' books. Though I have read this story many times, I find myself going back to it again and again. It just satisfies that desire for a truly happy ending! I recommend this one highly!

a little dated but wonderful!

From book cover:"Are you going to marry her, Walle?"The old man's question was unexpected. The answering "yes" took Philomena completely by surprise.She had hoped her new hairdo and wardrobe would have some effect on her handsome new employer, Dr. Walle Van der Tacx. But there had been no romantic gleam in his eye. In fact, she thought he'd brought her to Holland just to exploit her capacity for hard work. Now here he was telling his grandfather they would be married?