Magic in Vienna Author:Betty Neels "... a rather dull girl ... with no looks to speak of" was Dr. Charles Trescombe's first impression of his niece's young governess, Cordelia. She, herself, rather agreed with him, but nevertherless felt hurt at his brusque appraisal and his continued indifference and somewhat scornful attitude. But there was ma... more »gic in Vienna that transformed even the most unlikely people. It filled Cordelia's heart with a quiet and unassuming love for the doctor - mixed with sadness - for she knew time would run out before the Viennese enchantment would work such a spell on him, too.