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2.5 stars
I generally love Loretta Chase but I could not work up much excitement for this book. In general, I'm not crazy about the drop-dead gorgeous, men-run-into-lamp-poles-when-she-passes-on-the-street type of heroine or about the type of characters who will lie, cheat or steal to get what they want. On top of that, I'm just not that interested in fashion and I found the notion of a dressmaker and a duke pretty far-fetched. However, it is still Loretta Chase, whose writing is always a pleas ...more
I was so let down by this book. I gave it a 2 instead of a 1 because I want to read the next in the series, and see how the two sisters meet their loves. I didn't understand the little comments at the beginning of each chapter. They didn't seem to have any rhyme or reason to them. The first half the book the the same thing OVER AN OVER, which would be Marcelline and the Duke's Cat and Mouse game and their denial about their true feelings due to other responsibility. It got boring VERY quickly. T
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Witty dialogue and strong, likable characters in the Noirots and the Duke of Clevedon make
a great read. Interestingly enough, what I most enjoyed was the mercenary intrigues that were reminiescent of The Devil Wears Prada. Yes, being a fashionable modiste in the early 19th century required the quick thinking and tactical skills of a war strategist! Looking forward to the next book in the series.
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a great read. Interestingly enough, what I most enjoyed was the mercenary intrigues that were reminiescent of The Devil Wears Prada. Yes, being a fashionable modiste in the early 19th century required the quick thinking and tactical skills of a war strategist! Looking forward to the next book in the series.
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Apr 16, 2012
Sharyn
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Ended up really enjoying this story. Have to admit, didn't like either one of the main characters at the beginning. A philandering Duke who has a sweet innocent girl waiting for him? A scheming, arrogant dressmaker? But, after the characters leave Paris and return to London, they started to become more real to me and more likable. Very much enjoyed the other two Noirot sisters, who will be the main characters of the other two books.
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I like it. It was a sweet book
Jul 08, 2012
Lyndsay
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Feb 19, 2015
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