Set in 1885 London, the story follows , a widowed Scottish barrister struggling to manage his two unruly children. Enter Roberta "Bertie" Frasier , a clever Cockney pickpocket who first meets Sinclair by stealing his watch and a kiss. After a series of events leads her to rescue his children, she is hired as their governess despite her lack of formal qualifications. Key Highlights Rules for a Proper Governess by Jennifer Ashley | Goodreads

by Jennifer Ashley is the seventh book in the Mackenzies & McBrides series. It is widely praised for its charming blend of humor, steam, and emotional depth, particularly for its subversion of typical "governess" tropes. Plot Summary