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The Lady Who Broke the Rules (Castonbury Park #3)

by Marguerite Kaye (Goodreads Author)

4.17 of 5 stars 4.17 · rating details · 35 ratings · 18 reviews

'Your rebellion has not gone unnoticed...'

Anticipating her wedding vows and then breaking off the engagement has left Kate Montague's social status in tatters. She hides her hurt at her family's disapproval behind a resolutely optimistic façade, but one thing really grates... For a fallen woman, she knows shockingly little about passion!

Could Virgil Jackson be the man to t...more

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Published October 1st 2012 by Harlequin Historical

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Nov 22, 2012 Lori rated it 3 of 5 stars

I was particularly looking forward to this book because it's about a relationship between a freed slave and a Duke's daughter. I thought that an ambitious and interesting idea and I applaud Marguerite Kaye for attempting it. I think, overall, she succeeded. Being a category romance, she had only a short space in which to fit the story, and she brings in prejudice, the famous abolitionists of the period, and the horrors of being a slave considered incorrigible. Of course, I also have problems wit...more I was particularly looking forward to this book because it's about a relationship between a freed slave and a Duke's daughter. I thought that an ambitious and interesting idea and I applaud Marguerite Kaye for attempting it. I think, overall, she succeeded. Being a category romance, she had only a short space in which to fit the story, and she brings in prejudice, the famous abolitionists of the period, and the horrors of being a slave considered incorrigible. Of course, I also have problems with it. It seems odd, to me, that the hero could, even with the support of his former master turned business partner, become a wealthy man in his own right and keep that wealth after his partner's death. Virgil, the hero, says that he is a member of Boston society, but not many years after this story is set, Boston was the setting for some violent race riots, and I have difficulty imagining that the pressures that triggered those riots weren't already extant. (Of course, we are made aware that he is very careful not to offend with the wives and daughters of that society.) While Virgil mostly socializes with abolitionists in England, he doesn't seem to be an abolitionist himself, at least, not with their fervor. He doesn't do public speaking, nor does he write poetry or essays on any social issue. His focus is on building schools and libraries for freed slaves, but it is a quiet ambition.

Kate has lost her reputation, and so is not welcome in polite society...at least until Virgil brings her back into fashion, which is a stretch beyond my ability to suspend disbelief. They attend a local assembly together, with no chaperone, and yet by the end of it she's been greeted by most of her neighbors with civility, at least. The man's rich, but his wealth is not coming to anyone in the neighborhood. He has no political or social power in their insular community. He accompanies a fallen woman. He's a former slave. I'm pretty sure all those things would have turned the situation ugly, rather than otherwise, even in a romance novel. There's a touch of "jungle fever" going on in Kate's admiration of Virgil, at least at first, but the heroine does come to recognize the qualities of the man underneath his physical attributes and skin color.

Overall, I think the story worked, as long as you're willing to visit this other, rather nicer world, which we often do when reading a regency romance that doesn't bring in these important issues.(less)

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Nov 13, 2012 Jo rated it 5 of 5 stars

I cannot deny that I adore historical romance. The beautiful clothes, the manners, the propriety. I love it all. I’m not oblivious to the obvious issues with plumbing, but I find the idea of literary time travel delicious, especially between the covers of a well written book. And this is an extremely well written book.

Lady Katherine Montague, Kate, is a strong, independent woman who has had to weather her fair share of heartbreak and difficulty. Maligned by her former fiancé, she finds herself...more I cannot deny that I adore historical romance. The beautiful clothes, the manners, the propriety. I love it all. I’m not oblivious to the obvious issues with plumbing, but I find the idea of literary time travel delicious, especially between the covers of a well written book. And this is an extremely well written book.

Lady Katherine Montague, Kate, is a strong, independent woman who has had to weather her fair share of heartbreak and difficulty. Maligned by her former fiancé, she finds herself firmly outside popular society, entertained and welcomed by a small, yet loving group of friends who are unafraid of being tainted by association. Determined never to marry, she pours herself into her philanthropic endeavours, determined to carve out a life that has meaning.

Virgil Jackson was born into slavery. Bought, freed, educated, he has worked hard to achieve great success in the States. Now, on a visit to England to broker a deal with Josiah Wedgewood, renowned abolitionist and son of the famous potter, Virgil is the talk of society. His easy manner and exotic looks have made him a popular dinner guest, accepted into all the great houses – a position as far removed from his start in life as he could ever have imagined.

Both Kate and Virgil are slaves in their own way. Virgil, quite literally and yet despite his success, he is still enslaved by his past. Kate is a slave to society, to the very propriety which dictates her place as a woman. Exchanging ideas, revelling in challenging each other, they find that they are wonderfully matched, but their relationship will shock society.

The only question is, will it all be more than their love can overcome?

The mark of a great romance writer lies for me in the ability to lose myself in the story, to believe the characters as they are written and to be able to imagine that I am witnessing something real regardless of the setting. Marguerite is an expert at this, her attention to detail as she subtly builds an image of the society and geography of the day, enables you to really emotionally understand what her heroine has endured without having to “slap you in the face with it” – as it were. Her hero, more obviously scarred, is handled just as tenderly. His history is captured succinctly without losing any of the power of his experiences and how they have shaped him today and all along we are able to witness as he slowly comes to terms with his past.

She has taken two characters as different and controversial as they could be and crafted their story into a tale of healing, acceptance and romance that transcends all issues. A tale that captures your heart and leaves you cheering them on!
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Oct 10, 2012 Melanie Rose Meadors rated it 5 of 5 stars

This is a long review, but there is a lot to love about this book.

Note: this book can stand alone, you don't have to read the first two, but you will want to!

Kate, the heroine of this tale, is not your average Regency heroine, in that, as the title states, she breaks the rules. Her reputation is, she thinks, in shambles thanks to events and people in her past, so she goes forth and does what is in her heart. This doesn't mean she doesn't care what people think about her; I think she cares a grea...more This is a long review, but there is a lot to love about this book.

Note: this book can stand alone, you don't have to read the first two, but you will want to!

Kate, the heroine of this tale, is not your average Regency heroine, in that, as the title states, she breaks the rules. Her reputation is, she thinks, in shambles thanks to events and people in her past, so she goes forth and does what is in her heart. This doesn't mean she doesn't care what people think about her; I think she cares a great deal, and is hurt by this, but she doesn't let it control her life to the extent that she is a complete shut-away and does whatever is asked of her in order to gain approval. She is her own person. I found Kate to be very much a multi-dimensional character, and I found her to be very refreshing.

Virgil is our hero, and he is a freed African American slave with a painful past. One of my favorite things about this book is how yes, of course this guy has baggage and pain from his past, and he has some issues he needs to move past, but the story doesn't just linger on this in order to have the reader feel sympathy. Virgil is a strong character. He has moved beyond slavery to become a powerful businessman who uses his influence and money to help others. He's a genuinely good person who doesn't whine about his past.

The love story is, once again, refreshing. We have a white English woman and an African American man, but this is not a story merely about racial difficulties. It's about overcoming obstacles in the past to find true love and happiness in the future. I found the descriptions of the characters to be sensual and "enough." I felt like I was there; there were just enough details to know what these people looked like, and enough sensations to really be there in the story, but the balance was so carefully kept; I didn't feel like someone was being described to me, like I was on the outside. Detail came out through action, as characters noticed things, which kept me fully engaged, almost like watching a movie.

I can't express how much I *love* the direction some of the Harlequin novels have been taking (and this is the second of Kaye's books I've seen this in) as far as dealing with social issues. These issues of course were relevant in the Regency times, but they are also just as important to think about today. Both the hero and heroine of this book have causes close to their hearts, and it really warmed me to see them working for them. So often I've read Regencies and other historical romances where, as a friend of mine so aptly put, there's nothing going on but "balls and duke-screwing." (I'm sorry, I had to). There is more to Kaye's characters--they aren't just thinking about having heirs and keeping their reputations intact; they are bigger people because they focus on bigger things.

I'm trying not to give anything away, because I think this book was superb. Many aspects of the book could have swiftly fallen down the tunnel of cliche with another author, but in the hands of a master, these aspects proved to strengthen the story, and make its message more powerful. This is a true love story.

PS--Love Aunt Wilhelmina. LOVE her, especially the turbans. Wonderful example of secondary character who is very endearing (and gosh, I want to know more about her) but who does not take over the story. Her actions toward the end of the story made me cry.(less)

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Nov 22, 2012 Andrea Guy rated it 5 of 5 stars

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This is the first mixed race romance I've ever read. To make it even more unique, it is a regency romance!

This is by far one of the best romances I've read this year.

Here's why:

The hero and heroine are both strong and determined characters for their own reasons. Virgil has ghosts from his past when he was a slave to deal with and Kate has family issues that stem from a broken engagement.

The story wasn't all sweetness and light and though the characters had a HEA things weren't all happy. Kate fo...more

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Oct 13, 2012 Maja (The Rambling Readerista) rated it 5 of 5 stars

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The review is also posted on my blog, The Rambling Readerista.

The rating is more like 4.5.

Have you ever wondered what it would have been to live and love at a certain point in human history. Well, if you did, I would recommend this book. It was really a mind opener for me. It brought me closer to the slavery of American 19th century South, and the still aristocratic England. I have absolutely loved reading about the clash of tradition, newer ages coming and how it could have possibly influenced...more The review is also posted on my blog, The Rambling Readerista.

The rating is more like 4.5.

Have you ever wondered what it would have been to live and love at a certain point in human history. Well, if you did, I would recommend this book. It was really a mind opener for me. It brought me closer to the slavery of American 19th century South, and the still aristocratic England. I have absolutely loved reading about the clash of tradition, newer ages coming and how it could have possibly influenced the people of that time.

What is the best part of this book is the fact that the author has written such incredible characters, a former slave who has inherited the fortune of the man who set him free and a young woman, disparaged by most of her family for not marrying a man her father chose for her. Those two put together will make you want to read more of these books since it is the third book in the Castonbury Park Series, but I do not feel as if I had lost anything for not reading the previous two because this book contains every facet of information you will need to understand the story. This only indicates the proficiency of the author's words. I have enjoyed the language and the story in equal measure not wanting to put this book down. The characters are excellently portrayed, the setting and scenery are colourful, the sentences quick and quirky.

The Lady Who Broke the Rules can be taken as an example of feminist movement in its making and the ending of the slavery. From the historical point there are some educating historical fact to be found, and the romance is suspenseful and strong. Considering that even today in some countries the love match between a Caucasian and an African American is considered awkward, it is left to imagination how it must have seemed to go against everything known and acceptable to people of the 19th century and the author makes the story unique and interesting with tendrils of personal histories involved. From that point also, this book is an eye opener.

The main characters? Both, Virgil and Kate are multidimensional and complicated characters that will grab your attention and won't let you rest until you discover what the future brings for them. Though, let me confess this, I had my doubts about the happy ending. But Marguerite Kay did deliver eventually after few toss' and turns. Not to forget the secondary characters that are intriguing in their own way, this book is a "real" love story.

To sum up, I have really enjoyed reading this book (my first by Marguerite Kaye, for now, at least) and would recommend it to anyone interested in a great love story with a little historical lesson on the side. Marguerite Kaye's knowledge of history speaks from every page and it took me to a world of high society, passion, protocol and heartache. (less)

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Oct 24, 2012 Farrah rated it 5 of 5 stars

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The Lady Who Broke the Rules is a different historical romance, but in a good way. It was a lovely book, as well as a breath of fresh air from the usual historical romances.

Just the fact that the love interest in this book is black gave it points. It immediately set it apart from the usual. Though, I did raise my eyebrows at the historical accuracy of an English lady falling for a black ex-slave-I mean, the probably w...more This review also appears on my blog at http://www.thegoldenruleof666.blogspo...

The Lady Who Broke the Rules is a different historical romance, but in a good way. It was a lovely book, as well as a breath of fresh air from the usual historical romances.

Just the fact that the love interest in this book is black gave it points. It immediately set it apart from the usual. Though, I did raise my eyebrows at the historical accuracy of an English lady falling for a black ex-slave-I mean, the probably wouldn't have happened in reality-I was immensely pleased with this book.

Obviously, Kate is not your average society lady. She broke off an engagement, leaving her reputation ruined, and now she has fallen in love with an ex-slave. Clearly, she is a remarkably strong heroine to go against every social rule of the time. That was really the distinguishing trait about her. Though she was also kind, clever, and sensible, I will remember her character most for her strength. And that made me very fond of the rebel.

Virgil, needless to say, has a horrifying past. I mean, he was a slave to a cruel overseer before he was sold to a kind man who freed him. Of course his past is full of horrors. But he never let his poor beginnings bring him down. After he was freed, he worked and worked until he became one of the richest and successful men in America. But, the past still scarred him, both physically and emotionally. As I saw him fight his demons, he earned my sympathy. And a soft spot in my heart. His relationship with Kate really helped him past his troubles. It was very sweet. Of course, some spicy is mixed in, just enough to keep things interesting :)

The book stays fairly true to the time period. The author wasn't shy about showing other characters' disdain for Virgil. He may have been successful and rich, but, to society, he was still considered inferior. Ms. Kaye shows this, though she does it tactfully, so it doesn't offend. It was true to the times and had me rallying even more support for our society defying couple.

The plot kept me interested all the way. And the end was sweet and left me smiling. I was sad to say goodbye to Kate and Virgil. I got attached to them throughout the story, which is really high praise for a romance, for me.

The Lady Who Broke the Rules is a brilliantly done historical romance. Anyone and anyone who likes romance should read it.

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Oct 09, 2012 Amanda rated it 5 of 5 stars

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This is the first Castonbury Park novel I have read and it is really very good. I really was NOT expecting the book to contain what it did. When I read the first chapter about Virgil, my eyes widened in surprise. Wow! Never read a M/R book before, and Marguerite has set an incredibly high standard for other writers to follow.

The book itself left me wanting to read the rest of the Castonbury Park series. I loved Kate and Virgil's romance. The way Marguerite describes the scenery and puts into wor...more

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Oct 13, 2012 Dottie rated it 5 of 5 stars

An intriguing and sexy tale! Taken from my review at RomanceJunkies.com:

A slave, Virgil Jackson’s latest attempt at a strike had resulted in another whipping for him and being imprisoned. As long as he had been confined, he knew that Master Booth was going to sell him. He should rejoice at this news, but instead he is filled with guilt as he would be leaving behind Millie, who meant everything to him. At nineteen, his body was well-built, muscled after all the years he had spent laboring. He kne...more An intriguing and sexy tale! Taken from my review at RomanceJunkies.com:

A slave, Virgil Jackson’s latest attempt at a strike had resulted in another whipping for him and being imprisoned. As long as he had been confined, he knew that Master Booth was going to sell him. He should rejoice at this news, but instead he is filled with guilt as he would be leaving behind Millie, who meant everything to him. At nineteen, his body was well-built, muscled after all the years he had spent laboring. He knew how to read and write and one day he would get his freedom and come back for Millie. That would be his revenge. He was not interested in getting back at those who had treated him badly. After all, bloodshed only led to more bloodshed. But he would prove to all of them that he could be better, and he would do it on his own terms. Millie just had to keep herself safe until he could return for her. But the master’s last evil act before Virgil was taken to be sold was punishing Millie in a public and brutal manner. Although Virgil had tried to come to her rescue, he had been hit on the head and knocked unconscious.

It has been more than a year since Lady Katherine Montague, the daughter of the Duke of Rothermere, lost her two brothers; Ned was killed at Waterloo and James disappeared in Spain. They had been buried in the lands where they had fallen. Now her father seems to be out of touch with the world, living in the past. So she had been happy to accept her friend Sarah Wedgewood’s invitation to dinner and get out of the house for a while. Sarah’s abolitionist father was the son of the famous potter and owner of Maer Hall. To the duke, he was a mere tradesman. The guest of honor at the dinner was a man Katherine had never met, Mr. Virgil Jackson, who was different from any man she had ever met, and she could not deny her attraction to him. After being used by a man selected for her by her father and her aunt years ago, she believed she was frigid, but in Virgil’s arms, she finds a passion she never expected.

Eleven years since that fateful day and now in England, dressed in fine clothes and doing business with English society, Virgil, who is now a wealthy, freed man, realizes that although the chains of slavery had been cut, he still is not free. After the business was concluded he would have preferred to have avoided the dinner party, but the Wedgewoods are trying to show their support of him. He and Josiah Wedgewood are going into business together. Virgil’s factories will ensure that the pottery will be within the means of the average American, rather than importing the pottery and making it subject to the Protective Tariff. For the last eleven years, he has not been interested in love and romance, but he cannot deny his attraction to Katherine, who is not only unusual for a duke’s daughter, she also supports the abolitionist movement and educating the less fortunate. They know there is no possibility of a future for the two of them, as this is scandalous liaison is one that not even their most understanding family and friends will accept. Will their love lives once more result in tragedy and scandal?

THE LADY WHO BROKE THE RULES, the third book in talented author Marguerite Kaye’s CASTONBURY PARK series, is a scandalous, passionate historical romance that will captivate you from the very beginning. Both Virgil and Katherine are outcasts and rebels, which has caused them problems in the past, even among those who should love them the most. Now they have found understanding and passion in each other’s arms, but a future together for the two of them may come at too high of a price. Packed with tragedy, intrigue, slavery, secrets, unresolved issues, understanding, romance and love, this unusual and stimulating story is one you will not want to miss. Readers will find themselves eagerly turning the pages to see what happens next. I enjoyed this story immensely and look forward to reading more of Ms. Kaye’s works. In the meantime, be sure to pick up your own copy of THE LADY WHO BROKE THE RULES!

Dottie, RomanceJunkies.com
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Oct 31, 2012 E_bookpushers rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Publisher: Harlequin
Publish Date: Out Now
How I got this book: Purchased (Failed to request it via NetGalley when it was available)

Castonbury Park, Autumn 1816
Shunned by society since she ended her disastrous engagement, Lady Katherine Montague is determined never to allow any man to hurt her again. Instead, Kate invests all her energy and emotions in philanthropy, building a village school, rescuing fallen women and supportin...more

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Oct 16, 2012 G. Bell rated it 3 of 5 stars

An enthralling tale of two lovers who overcome societal pressures to be together during the Industrial Revolution.

Kate leads a lonely existence with a passion for educating all of society, not just the elite in England.
Virgil, a freed slave and entrepreneur, struggles against his own dark past until he meets Kate who helps bring him out of it.

Settings are described in vivid detail, in particular i liked the author's sumptuous descriptions of all of Kate's wardrobe from her lace garters to her si...more

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Dec 30, 2012 May rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: ebooks, historical-romance, read-2012

Having the read the first two books in the Castonbury Park series, I can say, without a doubt, that Virgil Jackson is the most interesting hero so far. Even though he is "damaged", he can still see beyond the shields that Lady Katherine puts up and their romance is definitely out of the ordinary for Regencies. While it's not uncommon in Regencies to find an aristocratic female falling in love with someone from the lower classes, I can't think of another romance where the male lead is an African...more

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Oct 30, 2012 Cinzia rated it 4 of 5 stars

"Il tuo atto di ribellione non e' passato inosservato."

Kate Montague ha rovinato la sua reputazione e il suo status sociale all'interno della l'alta società inglese: dopo aver ceduto alle avances del fidanzato, decide di non volerlo sposare. Nasconde il dolore che prova di fronte alla disapprovazione della sua famiglia e nasconde i suoi reali sentimenti dietro a una facciata di costante ottimismo; ma c'è una cosa che risulta strana: per essere una donna dalla cattiva reputazione, Kate conosce be...more "Il tuo atto di ribellione non e' passato inosservato."

Kate Montague ha rovinato la sua reputazione e il suo status sociale all'interno della l'alta società inglese: dopo aver ceduto alle avances del fidanzato, decide di non volerlo sposare. Nasconde il dolore che prova di fronte alla disapprovazione della sua famiglia e nasconde i suoi reali sentimenti dietro a una facciata di costante ottimismo; ma c'è una cosa che risulta strana: per essere una donna dalla cattiva reputazione, Kate conosce ben poco riguardo alla passione.
Potrà essere Virgil Jackson il suo maestro? Uno schiavo che si e' trasformato in un uomo libero e di successo negli affari. Il suo bell'aspetto e il suo fascino letale fanno perdere a Kate la sua solita freddezza. Ha già scandalizzato la società, ma cedere al desiderio che prova verso Virgil potrebbe rappresentare l'atto più oltraggioso commesso da Kate in tutta la sua vita.

La trama del libro non rende pienamente giustizia al racconto che ho letto, diciamo che forse lo rappresenta in modo un po' superficiale.
"The lady Who broke the rules" e' un historical romance in cui viene raccontata una bella storia in cui i suoi protagonisti principali sono completamente al di fuori degli schemi e delle regole, rispetto alla società in cui si trovano a vivere.
Virgil e' un uomo con un passato molto doloroso, e' un sopravvissuto che porta fuori e dentro di se' delle ferite e sceglie di vendicarsi attraverso il riscatto personale, grazie al suo orgoglio e alle sue capacita' diventa un uomo potente e influente, a cui nessuno può dire di no, nonostante lui sia un ex schiavo nero.
Kate e' un'eroina straordinaria, controcorrente nelle sue scelte, rispetto a quello che la società dell'epoca si aspetta da una donna.
Il rapporto tra Kate e Virgil e' molto diretto, sincero e passionale.
Il libro mi e' piaciuto molto, e' stata una lettura veloce e piacevole; se non avessi letto che e' il terzo componente di una serie non lo avrei immaginato, visto che fino a quel momento lo avevo considerato autoconclusivo.
Si ringraziano Netgalley e la Harlequin per la gentile preview.

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Mar 07, 2013 Charlotte Mcfall rated it 5 of 5 stars

The prologue chapter brought back a few painful memories for me personally. But with that aside it was great to read about a mixed race relationship which would have been frowned upon during the regency period. Kate is a sassy heroine and not afraid to stand up on her own. Virgil is a kind heart man who has gone through the horrors of slavery and brutality. Marguerite always manages to transport the reader into what ever historical period she is writing about. Historically accurate and i just ha...more

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Feb 17, 2013 Marcie rated it 2 of 5 stars

The Lady Who Broke The Rules is part of the Castonbury Park series from Harlequin. All the books are written by different authors. I read a prequel of sorts many months ago. It wasn't my favorite historical fiction, but it was enjoyable. I haven't read the first two book in this series either. One of the things that I like about this series is that you don't have to start at the beginning to understand the characters. There are cross-over characters in this book, but you get enough explanation t...more

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Mar 02, 2013 Alison rated it 4 of 5 stars

I was given a copy of this book for an honest review. Part of the Castonbury Park continuity series, this book stands alone, but numbers third in the series. *likely spoilers ahead*

Lady Kate Montague, always a square peg in a round hole was never going to be conventional, despite her privileged upbringing. Bring in former slave Virgil Jackson and you have a huge scandal on your hands.

This book for me, was something of a surprise - though in a good way. It begins with a prologue which explains s...more

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Jan 18, 2013 Amyra rated it 5 of 5 stars

La Kaye maneggia la penna (o la tastiera del compuer, visti i tempi) con una maestria rara. Le sue storie sono sempre molto intense e coinvolgenti, e questa non fa di certo eccezione. Nonostante io non abbia letto i titoli precedenti di questa serie, Marguerite non me ne ha fatto sentire assolutamente la mancanza... un libro consigliato a tutti.
Ho apprezzato in particolar modo il modo in cui l'autrice ha creato questo rapporta tra una nobildonna inglese (anche se con una pessima reputazione, pov...more

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Oct 01, 2012 Sara Jo Easton rated it 5 of 5 stars

Yes, I bought it and finished it the first day it was out. I am not ashamed; Virgil and Kate are great characters who work together to overcome the demons in their pasts.

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a difficult topic sensitively treated.

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Born and educated in Scotland, Marguerite Kaye originally qualified as a lawyer but chose not to practice. Instead, she carved out a career in IT and studied history part-time, gaining a first-class honours and a master's degree. A few decades after winning a children’s national poetry competition, she decided to pursue her lifelong ambition to write, and submitted her first historical romance to...more

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BBCode	[url=http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15995512-the-lady-who-broke-the-rules?utm_medium=api&utm_source=blog_book][img]http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1347049865l/15995512.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15995512-the-lady-who-broke-the-rules?utm_medium=api&utm_source=blog_book]The Lady Who Broke the Rules by Marguerite Kaye[/url]

The Lady Who Broke the Rules (Castonbury Park #3)

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