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Bezig met laden... No Place for a Ladydoor Katherine Greyle
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 Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek.  TraceyMadeley | Sep 11, 2022 |   What distracted me: There was some inconsistency in Fantine's character, from the beginning where she remarks how she knows Spanish, and yet when called upon to learn a foreign language (French) is concerned with applying herself. Her spoken English jumps back and forth between cockney and cultured on a whim. She went to a proper school, but dropped out, so how did she learn to fit in so well? If she wasn't willing to apply herself, seems as if she wouldn't have made an effort to mimic her roles so well. What I liked: There was plenty of humor with Fantine and Chadwick while they tested each other's abilities to solve the crime. Fantine's character was developed nicely, from street rat with no desire to be respectable to wanting to be part of the swells. Overall, I enjoyed the read. (  ) Karla.Brandenburg | Dec 12, 2017 | HE: a man of the upper crust who to refuses to work with a female to keep another man safe. WHAT I LIKED: In every way she proves that she can handle the streets better than he can. WHAT I DID NOT LIKE: TO poo much emphasis written about how she perceives her identity; too much "wrote is me". (  ) Chandra-of-Red | Dec 10, 2014 | (  ) MaryAlice411 | Feb 13, 2014 | geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
Onderdeel van de reeks(en)Regency Rags to Riches (book 1) Is opgenomen in
Fiction.
Romance.
HTML: The London rookeries are slums, rife with criminals, and shunned by the upper crust. But someone there intends to murder one of England's greatest leaders, and Marcus Kane, Lord Chadwick, will follow every clue, even into the bowels of London's underground. But he can't find his way alone. A partner is required. Fantine (Fanny) Delarive is perfect. She knows the slums better any, has survived its labyrinth alone for years, and knows every criminal lurking in every dark corner. Then, the investigation detours the pair into the bright ballrooms of the ton. And Fantine fits in here, too. Which changes everything. Lord Chadwick knows a woman of Fantine's ilk is entirely unsuitable for him. But she's infinitely more exciting than any well-born lady he's ever met. Now much more than an acquaintance with the independent, self-reliant Fantine is required... and it must end with nothing less than marriage. AWARDS: Romantic Times Hero's Kiss Award for a Great Hero 2002 Madcap Finalist for romantic comedy REVIEWS: "A fast-paced historical complete with side-splitting humor. No wonder the Madcap award for romantic comedy put [Jade Lee] right alongside Teresa Medeiros and Betina Krahn!" ~Romantic Times "A winner!" ~Harriet Klausner, Amazon.com #1 reviewer REGENCY RAGS TO RICHES, in series order No Place for a Lady Devil's Bargain Almost an Angel The Dragon Earl .Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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One of the interesting things about the book is the way it shows the tension between Marcus Kane, Lord Chadwick and Fantine. He wants her to be his mistress as he cannot contemplate her being his wife and she does not want to end up like her mother, an actress who gave her away. When she is taken in by his sister to train as a lady to uncover the plot behind who is trying to kill Wilberforce the dynamic between Fantine and Marcus changes. Even the seedy gangsters who seek to punish Fantine for her deception pale in comparison to the Lords who think they are above the law.
There is some nice historical detail that adds to the atmosphere and authenticity of the book. Also, Fantine’s use of dialect to show how she straddles two worlds adds colour to the book. Like all good romances there is a satisfying happy ending. From Dickens to George Bernard Shaw this a refreshing and entertaining read. (