Duchess by night - SFBA Book Club

No cover — Eloisa James: Duchess by night (2009, Thorndike Press)

English language

Published May 9, 2009 by Thorndike Press.

ISBN:: 978-1-4104-1636-0

No rating (1 review)

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, risque 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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Noisy Deadlines reviewed Duchess by Night by Eloisa James (Avon historical romance)

Light and fun read, but I found it a bit tedious towards the end

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This book had some interesting elements, like the main character cross-dressing pretending to be a man. That had some hilarious dialogues and situations. But romance wise, I didn't find the couple attraction convincing enough. It's a light and fun read, but I found it a bit tedious towards the end. Also, it has the very predictable trope of happily ever after with kids, which may just be in all this author's books. I picked it up because I wanted to get back into this series, but I feel like it's not my thing anymore.

Subjects

Passing (Identity) -- Fiction
Large type books