His Official Fiance 1914 is a romance novel by Berta Ruck. After a decade of publishing stories in literary magazines Ruck released her first novel to popular acclaim. Adapted for a 1919 silent comedy film starring Vivian Martin and Forrest Stanley His Official Fiance is a satirical tale of love work and modern life. To his employees William Waters is a demanding boss who micromanages every aspect of their daily work. Beyond his back he is known as Still Waters a reference to his robotic nature and seemingly stagnant love life. When Monica Trant a typist is called into his office she fears the worst. To her surprise however Waters makes a strange proposition. I wish to find someone who to outward appearances could take the place of my fiance could go about with me stay at my home and be introduced all round as the girl I meant to marry. She must understand from the very beginning that it was absolutely a matter of business that the socalled engagement would terminate at the end of the year. Hesitant at first Monica is in no position to turn down a better job and agrees to his request. As days turn to weeks weeks into months she realizes that her role has given her an opportunity to gain control of a man who has controlled so much of her own life. Dedicated to the running of his business Waters has left himself completely vulnerable in his life at home. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript this edition of Berta Rucks His Official Fiance is a classic of British romance literature reimagined for modern readers.