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Title: Devil Takes a Bride by GAELEN FOLEY ISBN: 0-8041-1975-9 Publisher: Ivy Books Pub. Date: 27 April, 2004 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4 (1 review)
Rating: 4
Summary: a truly satisfying and romantic read
Comment: The fourth book in the Knight Miscellany series, "Devil takes a Bride" was a truly good and enjoyable installment that lived up to expectations.
Lizzie Carlyle has been in love with Lord Alec Knight ever since she was a little girl; but when the rogue finally broke her heart ("Lady of Desire"), Lizzie put her starry eyed dreams firmly behind her, and leaving her guardian's (the 8th duke of Hawkscliffe, and Lord Alec's eldest brother) household, took a post as the Dowager of Strathmore's companion. Here, in the quiet countryside, and far away from the gossip and intrigues of London society, she hoped to mend her heart and regain her good sense. Unfortunately the Dowager's nephew, "Devil" Strathmore seems to be another rogue, just like Lord Alec -- a hopeless gambler and spendthrift, a rake, and a care-for-naught, with little thought for the concern he's causing his doting aunt. And when the man finally turns up at his aunt's home (due to some unscrupulous machinations of Lizzie's part), Lizzie's not shy about letting him know just how little she thinks of him. But she cannot deny that Lord Strathmore is sinfully handsome and wholly seductive, and that he is beginning to affect the way she feels and thinks about him, especially when he begins to show his more vulnerable and caring side to her. Unfortunately, Lord Strathmore is also a man haunted by the death of his family and who is in the middle of a dangerous game of revenge. And he has no place in his life for love and Lizzie right now. Will Lizzie's love persuade Lord Strathmore to give up his plans of revenge, or will Lizzie once again have to nurse her bruised and broken heart?
I thoroughly enjoyed the "Devil Takes a Bride." The novel was one of those sweeping historical romance novels full of angst and longing and passion. The story was a good one, and I enjoyed Ms Foley's character complex and compelling portrayals of both Lizzie and Lord Strathmore. Lizzie, especially, was a joy to read about -- principled, intelligent and yet human enough to admit to her feelings of passion and longing for Lord Strathmore. As for Lord Strathmore, I don't think that I've come across a more complex and deeply conflicted character in quite a while. I thought that the authour made a good job of developing the passion and love that blossoms between Lizzie and Lord Strathmmore; I also thought that her depiction of the pain and anger that Lizzie felt when Lord Strathmore disappointed her was well done as well. The first half of the book unfolded at a snappy pace, and made for some rather compelling reading. And my one quibble with the book (aside from some very 20th century phrases) was what happened when the romance subplot dovetailed into the revenge subplot. For a man bent on revenge, who was about to see his revenge scheme see fruition, and who was rather afraid that the men he was baiting may learn of his love for Lizzie, the bit where the authour decided to make Lord Strathmore court Lizzie before the eyes of the ton made very little sense. Surely Lord Strathmore should have been a little concerned that these men would hear of his ardent courtship, thus either putting Lizzie or his revenge scheme in danger? But perhaps I'm the only one for whom this bit didn't quite add up? Aside from this quibble however, the "Devil Takes a Bride" was an enjoyable and engrossing read, and one that engaged my interest on several fronts.
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