Desperate Duchesses by Eloisa James

Desperate Duchesses

Desperate Duchesses #1

Eloisa James

384 pages first pub 2007 (editions) user-added

fiction historical romance lighthearted slow-paced
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Desperate Duchesses by Eloisa James is a delightful read for fans of lighthearted, romantic escapades with a touch of wit and humor, who enjoy a slow-burning, swoon-worthy romance set against the backdrop of 18th-century high society, with a dash of bawdy humor and clever plot twists.

Description

Welcome to a world of reckless sensuality and glittering sophistication . . . of dangerously handsome gentlemen and young ladies longing to gain a title . . . of games played for high stakes, including—on occasion—a lady's virtue.A marquess's shel...

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Community Reviews

3.35
based on 1,345 reviews

Moods

lighthearted: 73%

funny: 55%

emotional: 34%

adventurous: 18%

hopeful: 13%

tense: 7%

challenging: 5%

reflective: 5%

relaxing: 5%

dark: 2%

mysterious: 2%


Pace

13% of readers chose fast
60% of readers chose medium
26% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

16% of readers chose Plot
29% of readers chose A mix
54% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

51% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

56% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

3% of readers chose Yes
93% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

64% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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