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Duchess By Night
By: Eloisa JamesRomance eBooks eBook Publisher: HarperCollins
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Reader Review: This is a delightful, light-hearted, witty and bawdy romp in which all is not what it seems. A duchess dresses as a man to pay a visit to the mansion of a supposed rake who turns out to be a devoted if not always wise father. To say more would spoil the fun. The odd factual slip does not detract from what is overall a hugely enjoyable read. For aficionados of English fiction, an added pleasure is that the mansion where most of the novel is set bears the same name as - and partly resembles - a stately home built by William Beckford, the infamous author of the Gothic novel "Vathek".
A Mischievous Charade . . .
Harriet, Duchess of Berrow, is tired of her title and the responsibilities that come along with it. Enough with proper tea parties and elegant balls; what Harriet really wants is to attend an outrageous soiree where she can unleash her wildest whims and desires. But to attend such an event—especially if the event in question is Lord Justinian Strange's rollicking fete, filled with noble rogues and rotters, risqué ladies and illicit lovers—would be certain scandal. That's why she must disguise herself . . .
Looking forward to a night of uninhibited pleasure, Lord Strange is shocked to discover that beneath the clothes of a no-good rake is the most beautiful woman in the room. Why is a woman like her risking her reputation at his notorious affair? And can he possibly entice her to stay . . . forever?
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Title: Duchess By Night
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Number of Comments: 6 Rating(s) 6 Review(s)
2 of 2 people found the following eBook Review Helpful
This is a delightful, light-hearted, witty and baw
January 24, 2009
Reviewer: A reader from Hayling Island, Hampshire GB
This is a delightful, light-hearted, witty and bawdy romp in which all is not what it seems. A duchess dresses as a man to pay a visit to the mansion of a supposed rake who turns out to be a devoted if not always wise father. To say more would spoil the fun. The odd factual slip does not detract from what is overall a hugely enjoyable read. For aficionados of English fiction, an added pleasure is that the mansion where most of the novel is set bears the same name as - and partly resembles - a stately home built by William Beckford, the infamous author of the Gothic novel "Vathek".
13 of 44 people found the following eBook Review HelpfulAlthough Harriet, aka Harry, is very likable, the
August 16, 2008
Reviewer: A reader from Los Angeles, CA US
Although Harriet, aka Harry, is very likable, the author's way of presenting the courtship between Harry and Jem is convoluted and contradictory. Most characters are barely developed, including lapses in the development of the main characters themselves.
A light read, not much thought required, but mildly entertaining.
I had to force myself to finish this book. It took
July 28, 2008
Reviewer: A reader from El Paso, TX US
I had to force myself to finish this book. It took me a week even when I was at my inlaws. Sad to say I preferred them to the book. I cant point out exactly why I didnt like it. I cant find anything good to say about the book.
44 of 103 people found the following eBook Review HelpfulWhile previous DDs have been rather vain and silly
July 13, 2008
Reviewer: A reader from Fort Wayne, IN US
While previous DDs have been rather vain and silly, Harriet has a surprisingly level head on her shoulders. She is a rather repressed woman looking for some freedom, which she finds at Lord Strange's house party. In order to fully enjoy the novel, one must be willing to suspend disbelief in certain aspects but not uncomfortably so. Also, there's a really sweet father-daughter relationship, Strange is rather delicious, and James is always funny.
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