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A review by alpalspages
Blackmailer's Delight by David Lawrence
3.0
Thank you to NetGalley and Broadbound Publishing for sending this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Blackmailer’s Delight follows Daniel Thornton as he leaves his relationship with Clarence. After moving to his Uncle’s estate to care for him, he meets Luke Morley. As Daniel enters this new relationship, conflict transpires as he receives a blackmail letter asking that he marry one of Luke's sisters. All signs lead to Luke, and confusion ensues.
This book’s strength is certainly in its prose. It is unique in that the language is similar to that of a period classic—think Pride and Prejudice—rather than a modern retelling of historical events, which I loved. It's witty and lighthearted and won't leave you heartbroken by the end. I felt that the pacing of the novel worked well given its length. I think it would be a great choice for anyone who appreciates a classic romance novel but would like more diversity regarding romantic relationships. I also appreciated the history lesson regarding 'The Revolt of the Housewives,' an event that takes place during the time of this novel.
I admit I had a tough time getting into this book at first, but once I was a ways along, it was much easier to get immersed in the plot. A few of the characters felt flat at times but I felt that this didn’t detract too much from the work as a whole, especially considering that the novel itself is meant to be more lighthearted. I would have loved to see a deeper, more intimate connection between Daniel and Luke apart from an attraction for physical features.
I recommend Blackmailer’s Delight to fans of A Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue who are looking for a tale with similar feelings but less modern language.
Blackmailer’s Delight follows Daniel Thornton as he leaves his relationship with Clarence. After moving to his Uncle’s estate to care for him, he meets Luke Morley. As Daniel enters this new relationship, conflict transpires as he receives a blackmail letter asking that he marry one of Luke's sisters. All signs lead to Luke, and confusion ensues.
This book’s strength is certainly in its prose. It is unique in that the language is similar to that of a period classic—think Pride and Prejudice—rather than a modern retelling of historical events, which I loved. It's witty and lighthearted and won't leave you heartbroken by the end. I felt that the pacing of the novel worked well given its length. I think it would be a great choice for anyone who appreciates a classic romance novel but would like more diversity regarding romantic relationships. I also appreciated the history lesson regarding 'The Revolt of the Housewives,' an event that takes place during the time of this novel.
I admit I had a tough time getting into this book at first, but once I was a ways along, it was much easier to get immersed in the plot. A few of the characters felt flat at times but I felt that this didn’t detract too much from the work as a whole, especially considering that the novel itself is meant to be more lighthearted. I would have loved to see a deeper, more intimate connection between Daniel and Luke apart from an attraction for physical features.
I recommend Blackmailer’s Delight to fans of A Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue who are looking for a tale with similar feelings but less modern language.