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Londra'da Bir Gece (2012)

by Caroline Linden(Favorite Author)

3.88 of 5 Votes: 3

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Bohem Kitap

series

The Truth About the Duke

review 1: Maybe 3 1/2 stars. Interesting first book in a trilogy about three brothers who are the sons of a Duke who has just died. There is a continuing story line throughout all three books about the challenge to the brothers' legitimacy and therefore a thread to their inheritance. Each book has a self-contained, separate plot as well and ends with a HEA for that brother, though the ongoing plot about the dukedom continues. The first book is about the middle brother. He is a very contained, dutiful, and logical person. A great contrast to the womanizing rake that is the oldest brother or the dashing, impetuous soldier that is the youngest brother. Edward is in love with his fiancée, who is likewise a beautiful, young, logical, and dutiful lady. Then he meets Francesca, a... more tempestuous, passionate, half-Italian lady who needs his help to recover her niece. The story starts a little slowly as the premise for the trilogy is described, the background of their individual situations is set out, they meet, and their relationship develops. At about the half-way mark the book picks up speed (not coincidentally when they become more intimate with each other). Do not expect any crazy, jealous scenes by the hero. The author keeps her characters true to their nature. This is a well-written book, and you are happy for the characters, but it does not indulge in the OTT angst and passion of recent contemporary books. That is sort of a relief and a good break, but it also makes the book a little tougher to get through. I am curious about the other brothers - their more passionate natures could make their books more exciting. But despite Edward's someone too controlled personality, I did believe that he loved the h. I don't think I would re-read the book, however.
review 2: This is a charmer - I really love Edward and his growing admiration of Francesca. She's a bit larger than life but playing off against the restrained Edward de Lacey ensures you're not overwhelmed with her character.There are two "B" plots going on, one connecting the brothers, Charlie, Edward and Gerard, and the other involving Francesca and her niece who's been spirited away by her stepmother. Linden's done a good job in not going down the conventional path of cardboard villains or supporting characters. Instead, you meet a range of interesting characters but none so much so as the hero and heroine.The book is sexy, sweet and satisfying in terms of Edward's and Francesca's personal relationship as well as her problem. Turning to the next book in the trilogy to learn what happens with Gerard and with the de Lacey family dukedom! less

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