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Indlæser... The Wicked Dukeaf Madeline Hunter
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Bliv medlem af LibraryThing for at finde ud af, om du vil kunne lide denne bog. Der er ingen diskussionstråde på Snak om denne bog. Ah man, I really wanted to like this one, it had potential and the first book was so good. Similarly to the one before it though, I felt like writing decisions were made because it was convenient to move along the plot rather than because it made any sort of sense. And there were also enormous caverns in the character and morals of the main couple (discussed in spoiler). I'm willing to allow for many unrealistic scenarios in a story, (handsome pirate captains, kidnappings, dukes falling for peasants, etc.) but once added, you need to make extra sure that there are lots of more realistic aspects to the story to ground it, and that the unlikely things play by the same rules that govern reality. Otherwise it becomes preposterous and laughable! We start out already dealing with the fallout of a Duke's death under suspicion of murder, then shortly into this book Hunter adds a character with a mysterious traumatic past, With the accusation of fratricide hanging over him, Lance is laying low. So, when the opportunity to clear his name comes with the condition of marrying a penniless woman, he decides to do so. This conclusion to the trilogy wraps up the dead brother storyline but seemed more stilted than the others. I especially couldn't warm to Lance and thought that Marianne got the poor end of the deal even if she did become a duchess. Lance is going crazy away from London but he spies some fun through the trees in the form of a neighbor's niece. Marianne hears the rumors but does not believe them. Both are determined to find out the truth. After a slow start, Lance and Marianne become less predictable. The neighbor makes a bargain with the Duke for Marianne's hand. She does not want to fulfill the bargain after her uncle tells her his tale of the Duke but her choice is taken away by the uncle. I liked them especially Marianne. Lance was predictable but he did finally solve the murder so he could finally be with Marianne without a noose over his head. The story was believable. I could not believe how reticent Lance was to when trying to find the murderer. He treated most people with kid gloves during his investigation. I liked how Marianne had his back. I also liked how Lance's thoughts and feelings were woven through the story. I loved when his brothers were able to get back at him for his less than stellar comments of their courtships. While Marianne is outspoken and the Duke outrageous, they give us their HEA. ingen anmeldelser | tilføj en anmeldelse
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HTML:Third in the roguishly intriguing series by the New York Times bestselling author of Tall, Dark, and Wicked and His Wicked Reputation... She appeals to his wicked inclinations, but he never expects she might snare his heart.... Suspected of his brotherâ??s murder, Lancelot Hemingford, Duke of Aylesbury, was forced to give up his hell-raising habits in London for the anonymity of quiet country living. So, when an opportunity arises to clear his name in exchange for proposing to the niece of a neighbor, he sees no choice but to accept. Plus, seducing the reluctant maiden will be a most intriguing challenge... As Marianne Radley is dependent on her uncle, she must accept the Duke's marriage proposal at her familyâ??s request, despite her belief he is irredeemably wicked. But along with marrying him, she intends to sniff out the dukeâ??s unsavory secrets and expose them to the world: a plan that would be flawless were it not for one minor detailâ??even she, with all her determination, is not immune to the charms of a ra Ingen biblioteksbeskrivelser fundet. |
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