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A sequence of improbable events propel a virtuous, 21-year-old spinster and a moody rogue to meet and fall in love in the second installment in Foley's Regency-era Knight series (after The Duke). The story opens with a dramatic flourish when Alice Montague stumbles upon an orgy organized by the mysterious Lord Lucien Knight. Alice has come to "rescue" her sister-in-law, Caro a one-dimensional character who spends the entire book flitting in and out of men's beds and making mischief but she soon finds that she needs rescuing herself. Lucien, who is really one of England's premiere spies, has refused to let her leave his side for at least a week, but she fears that it will take less time than that to fall in love with the devilish rake. The story is at its best when Lucien and Alice are alone together, sharing their dreams and insecurities and developing a genuine relationship. Unfortunately, these intimate moments are all too rare. Midway through the novel, their romance gives way to a far-fetched subplot involving the capture of a French spy who plans to kill Lucien and terrorize England. Though they occasionally devolve into stereotypes, Foley's protagonists are captivating, but her hackneyed plot doesn't do them justice.
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Lord Lucien Knight is known throughout the town for the wild bacchanals that take place at his country estate, Revell Court; but Lucien, a spy for the British government, actually uses these notorious parties as a means of gathering intelligence. Used to consorting with all kinds of jaded, depraved individuals, he isn't sure how to handle an innocent like Alice Montague, who shows up at Revell Court looking for her sister-in-law, Caroline Glenwood. Bewitched by her refreshing naivete, Lucien offers Alice a deal: he will allow Caroline to leave only if Alice remains with him for one week. As Lucien begins a campaign of seduction, Alice searches for some way to redeem the soul of this wicked rake. Foley's latest historical, the second in her series featuring the Knight Miscellany, is an addictive combination of complex, subtly shaded characters; richly sensual love scenes; elegantly fluid prose; and a plot laced with danger and intrigue. Lucien is a truly memorable "tortured" hero, and readers will be captivated by his redemption through Alice's love. Foley's wonderful romance will appeal to Amanda Quick and Stephanie Laurens fans. John Charles
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
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5.0 out of 5 stars
another great by foley,
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This review is from: Lord of Fire (Mass Market Paperback)
Lord of Fire features the younger twin, Lucien, who is a soldier-turned-spy...and alone. In order to obtain enemy information, he forms a secret "club" in the Grotto...until one night, when an innocent walks in on his party...Alice Montague, prim and virtuous, is shocked to discover Lucien's underworld, yet needs to find her sister-in-law in order to bring her back to her son. This is fine, until she finds herself trapped in Lucien's ultimatum, to live with him for a week. Add on action scenes like no other and a sneakpeek into his twin's life and it results in a well-rounded, carefully thought out romance novel that is definitely not your average roll-in-the-hay. So far, Foley has not disappointed me. Her books broach subjects that other authors maybe are...afraid...to approach in a romance novel, but I feel that she integrates it seamlessly into her stories. Bravo!
3.0 out of 5 stars
More depth please!,
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This review is from: Lord of Fire (Mass Market Paperback)
Where shall I start... characters undeveloped and full of irreconcilable differences; a master spy that commits the same mistake again and again; a heroine that faces choices that are not real choices. And the list goes on. I could not keep thinking that the heroine needs to grow up and face life. But what really annoyed me enough to make me write this commentary is that the respected American author is confusing the Wild West with Napoleon Era England. Let just say to Ms. Foley THERE ARE NO SHERIFS in England neither at that time, not ever nor since. This is an entertaining book but I would advice you buy it used. It I not worth USD7. More research would behoove the author.
3.0 out of 5 stars
More depth please!,
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This review is from: Lord of Fire (Mass Market Paperback)
Where shall I start... characters undeveloped and full of irreconcilable differences; a master spy that commits the same mistake again and again; a heroine that faces choices that are not real choices. And the list goes on. I could not keep thinking that the heroine needs to grow up and face life. But what really annoyed me enough to make me write this commentary is that the respected American author is confusing the Wild West with Napoleon Era England. Let just say to Ms. Foley THERE ARE NO SHERIFS in England neither at that time, not ever nor since. This is an entertaining book but I would advice you buy it used. It I not worth USD7. More research would behoove the author.
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