To Sir Philip, with Love

One day a close friend of mine asked me what kind of novel I like to have as a birthday gift. Well, it was funny to know your birthday present before the birthday. Yes, I have read a lot of novel and I think the reason behind her question was not to give a novel that I already read or own. Brilliant way, Blue Jasmine. 

I chose two novel and my first choice was Julia Quinn - To Sir Philip, with Love. I search the book online and fall in love when I read the brief review. Here is the brief review as I quoted:

My dear Miss Bridgerton,

We have been corresponding now for quite some time, and although we have never formally met, I feel as if I know you. Forgive me if I am too bold, but I am writing to invite you to visit me. It is my hope that we might decide that we will suit, and you will consent to be my wife.

—Sir Phillip Crane

Sir Phillip knew that Eloise Bridgerton was a spinster, and so he'd proposed, figuring that she'd be homely and unassuming, and more than a little desperate for an offer of marriage. Except... she wasn't. The beautiful woman on his doorstep was anything but quiet, and when she stopped talking long enough to close her mouth, all he wanted to do was kiss her... and more.

Did he think she was mad? Eloise Bridgerton couldn't marry a man she had never met! But then she started thinking... and wondering... and before she knew it, she was in a hired carriage in the middle of the night, on her way to meet the man she hoped might be her perfect match. Except... he wasn't. Her perfect husband wouldn't be so moody and ill-mannered, and while Phillip was certainly handsome, he was a large brute of a man, rough and rugged, and totally unlike the London gentlemen vying for her hand. But when he smiled... and when he kissed her... the rest of the world simply fell away, and she couldn't help but wonder... could this imperfect man be perfect for her?

The story is very interesting since I have been in a long distance relationship. I love the story, the courage of Eloise. She is a bright intelligent woman who already labeled as a spinster by her society. Her correspondence with Sir Philip bring her the courage to meet the man she hardly know and give a chance to know him more. Well, in real world several of friends married foreigners. They met online, dated online (using email, web-cam, telephone), and finally meet in person. Some continue their relationship to marriage stage, some decide to break up. 

What I learn from this book? Hmm... let's see shall we? 

It's hard to know someone just by a letter no matter how honest we are to each other. It takes a great courage to start a long distance relationship. Yet, nothing is impossible in the name of love. Give a chance to it, and it will surprise you. To everyone who has courage to build a long distance relationship, don't give up!

Source:

http://www.juliaquinn.com/books/phillip.php