The Most Dangerous Duke in London
Decadent Dukes Society Series, Book 1
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فرمت کتاب
audiobook
تاریخ انتشار
2017
نویسنده
Charlotte Greyناشر
Recorded Books, Inc.شابک
9781501957512
کتاب های مرتبط
- اطلاعات
- نقد و بررسی
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نقد و بررسی
April 17, 2017
In Hunter’s first Decadent Dukes Society romance, a Regency-era duke’s thirst for revenge turns into lust for the daughter of his sworn enemy. Adam Penrose, Duke of Stratton, wants to find the people who spread rumors that his father committed treason, leading to his father’s suicide. Adam’s first target is the Earl of Marwood—or rather, his family, as the earl has also recently died. The Dowager Countess of Marwood, the earl’s mother, wants to end the longtime feud between their families by marrying Adam to the earl’s youngest daughter, Emilia. But Adam is not interested in the beautiful, demure young woman, preferring one who will be more of a challenge: Emilia’s older half-sister, Clara. Clara has no desire to marry; she enjoys her independence, which allows her to publish a journal. Nonetheless, she is drawn to Adam. As he breaks down her resistance to intimacy, she starts to wonder whether his desire to wed her is merely part of his quest for vengeance. Hunter has created an intelligent, fast-paced romance, chock-full of sensuality and spiced with mystery. Agent: Pamela Hopkins, Hopkins Literary.
Charlotte Gray's narration works well for some characters, poorly for others in the first installment of Madeline Hunter's Decadent Dukes Society series. The well-plotted story revolves around feuding families and a plan to end the feud with a marital alliance. Gray has a light, youthful voice, which she employs to great effect for many of the female characters, but her male characterizations do not fare as well. Adam, Duke of Stratton, is a dark, "dangerous" character, but he sounds like a moody teenager much of the time. There are many wonderful dialogue scenes, though it can be difficult to determine which character is speaking. While Gray has a pleasant, well-paced speaking voice, more vocal range is needed for this audiobook. L.C.L. � AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine
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