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After twelve gloriously scandalous Flashman novels, the incomparable George MacDonald Fraser gives us a totally hilarious tale of derring-do from a different era. It’s the turn of the seventeenth century (sort of), we’re in the wild Borders of Scotland, and a casket of jewels, an accidental murder, an estate at risk and a plot to overthrow the king are the order of the day. The irresistible and feisty Lady Godiva Dacre and her “chocolate-box pretty” companion Mistress Kylie Delishe find themselves stranded on a desolate road as highway robbers threaten their lives and possessions. Seemingly out of nowhere, the dashing Bonny Gilderoy (think Johnny Depp on a horse) single-handedly defeats the villains, but not before stealing Lady Godiva’s treasured jewels—along with her heart. After making it safely to their destination, Godiva and Kylie find themselves thrown back together with that charming scoundrel Gilderoy. A mysterious man named Archie Noble comes to their aid and also makes a play for Godiva’s affections. Despite preposterous alliances and uproarious complications of the heart, they must rely on one another as secret identities are revealed and a perilous coup endangers the Scottish throne. It is through equally daring feats of courage and outlandish costumes that our heroes wade through salacious nightlife, confront wizards and witches and endure terrifying and ridiculous odds to preserve national pride and resolve the love triangles that threaten national security.

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The Plot: Ugh...from what I can remember, there is a princess/heiress/socialite type named Lady Dacre who is travelling along to a new palace or something with her ditzy s...more...]]> 1 0 false false Thu Nov 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Wed Nov 07 21:41:26 -0800 2007 Sat Nov 10 20:28:43 -0800 2007 Flashman books and thought that this one would have the same humour and adventure. I was wrong.

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But still more dash, derring-do, heaving chests (male and female), villainy, and sheer silly fun with the English language than you'l...more...]]> 3 0 false false Thu Jul 23 11:15:54 -0700 2009 Sat Jun 20 09:32:58 -0700 2009 Thu Jul 23 11:15:54 -0700 2009 more...]]> 2 0 false false Sun Apr 19 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Apr 15 08:11:31 -0700 2009 Mon Apr 20 07:09:38 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Sat Nov 08 22:22:11 -0800 2008 Sat Nov 08 22:22:36 -0800 2008 more...]]> 2 0 false false Fri Jul 03 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Jun 24 13:47:59 -0700 2009 Fri Jul 03 13:36:41 -0700 2009 more...]]> 2 0 false false Wed Nov 12 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Sun Nov 02 10:58:16 -0800 2008 Wed Nov 12 19:30:26 -0800 2008 1 The Pyrates, but not as successful. Maybe it's even more over the top and that's too much, or maybe it really is true that pirates make everything better and this style can't work without that bonus.]]> 3 0 false false Wed Aug 20 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Tue Aug 26 23:14:45 -0700 2008 Tue Aug 26 23:17:13 -0700 2008 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=1757238