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384 pages • first pub 2007 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9780340963982
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton,
Publication date: 01 May 2008
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.
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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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Moods
lighthearted: 73%
funny: 55%
emotional: 34%
adventurous: 18%
hopeful: 13%
tense: 7%
challenging: 5%
reflective: 5%
relaxing: 5%
dark: 2%
mysterious: 2%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Death, Death of parentModerate
Infidelity, Misogyny, SuicideMinor
Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse384 pages • first pub 2007 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9780340963982
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton,
Publication date: 01 May 2008
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...
Community 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
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Death, Death of parentModerate
Infidelity, Misogyny, SuicideMinor
Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse