I did not finish this book. I spent days trying to read My American Duchess and I cannot spend anymore of my life on this. The back 40% can’t possibly save the first 60%. Halfway through this book, I realized I hated the characters and the plot. Shortly after that I realized I hated the author. It starts off as a love triangle with all the tension of over cooked spaghetti. American heiress, Merry Pelford has just accepted the marriage proposal of Cedric Allardyce, the […]
House parties, horses, heroes and hide and seek
3.5 stars After Hugh Dunne, the Earl of Briarly, was thrown of one of his prized horses and comatose for more than a week, he has come to realise that he needs to get married and sire an heir before it’s too late. As his main interest and preoccupation is his stable and his horses, he doesn’t really have the time or the patience to go to social events like balls and the like. He asks his younger sister Carolyn for help to make a […]
Another American Heiress Invades Britain
Actual rating 2.5 stars, rounding up here. When I started reading this book, I was hit by a strong sense of deja-vu. It reminded me so much of ‘Lady Bridget’s Diary’ by Maya Rodale that I just read recently! To compare: Wealthy American heiress descends on British society, is like a fish out of water and is very outspoken and yet adorably charming? Check. Two brothers (in this case twins) – older brother is the titled peer, portrayed as remote, unemotional and does not dance, […]
Breaking up is hard to do
American Miss Merry Pelford has infamously broken two betrothals already and her aunt and uncle have taken her to England, where her reputation is slightly less well-known. She’s convinced she’s finally found the man for her when dashing and handsome Lord Cedric Allardyce proposes to her, while quoting poetry. No longer will gossip about her fickle and flighty heart be all that she hears whispered when she enters a room. Cedric’s twin, the Duke of Trent, shows up to the ball where he’s heard rumour […]