Questions About The Duchess War (Brothers Sinister, #1)

by Courtney Milan (Goodreads Author)

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What kind of sexual content is in this book? I know a lot historical romances are less than appropriate, and I prefer not to read anything inappropriate for twelve or thirteen year old...

Erica Appropriate for a person who wants to read graphic, detailed descriptions of mutually satisfying sex.

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How feminist vs. sexist is the romance?

Anna Goerlitz This is historical romance, so obviously sexism is a part of the time period in which it takes place. However, Courtney Milan's heroines are always ki…moreThis is historical romance, so obviously sexism is a part of the time period in which it takes place. However, Courtney Milan's heroines are always kick ass women and Minnie especially so! She out matches Robert at every turn in this story. This entire series consists of strong women and heroes who are not afraid of that strength!

Robert is wonderful. You just want to cuddle that poor lost boy and make him happy!(less)

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I was listening to the Heaving Bosoms review and they quoted the heroine as receiving five thousand dollars. Is that correct? Not pounds or guineas? Dollars?

David This is incorrect - no mention is made of dollars (I have the ebook, so I could easily search the full text). That would be an incredibly basic mistak…moreThis is incorrect - no mention is made of dollars (I have the ebook, so I could easily search the full text). That would be an incredibly basic mistake, and Milan truly does her homework when it comes to her historicals (seriously, read her author notes sometimes, about locations, names, events...).(less)

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Se puede leer tranquilamente este libro sin antes haber leído "El Affaire de la institutriz"?