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nipomuki's review
4.0
A wonderful conclusion to this lovely trilogy. It is even possible I liked this one best. It was very female centered, and the heroine is an amazing self-made women. Her male counterpart is the best kind of hero, a warm and caring man with values and (very likable) flaws, and steady as a rock. There were three or four times in the book when a phrase struck me as so well put and funny, I wanted to share it with the world. Sadly the Kindle I was reading on is not good at sharing. Sorry, your loss.
drey72's review
4.0
drey’s thoughts:
Queenie Dennis is a woman in hiding–from the truth of her origins, from the Endicotts, and from the authorities. Her mother’s lies set Queenie on the path towards redemption, and she hopes that she can make it up to the Endicotts, at least. After Paris, of course.
Returning to London with a quick needle and quicker eye for fashion and designs, Queenie sets up shop. She figures the quicker she can make money, the faster she can repay her mother’s stolen money. But before she knows it she’s hanging out with Lord Harkness (aye, even in her shop!), and attracting more attention than she’d like…
This third House of Cards book is very different from the first two. Those were about the men, and even rakish Jack was a gentleman who had his brother’s name and money to fall back on if needed. Queenie has nothing and nobody, except an air-headed friend who stands by her. So by its very nature, Queen of Diamonds has a darker and grittier background and feel to it.
But I loved the characters. Queenie is strong and determined, even if she doesn’t know that she’s wrong. And Lord Harkness is a perfect foil for her personality, even if he doesn’t mean to be. I loved the scenes where he’s helping out in her shop. Him, a fancy lord and all… *grin*
Fans of regency romance will love Queen of Diamonds, and the entire House of Cards trilogy.
drey’s rating: Excellent!
Queenie Dennis is a woman in hiding–from the truth of her origins, from the Endicotts, and from the authorities. Her mother’s lies set Queenie on the path towards redemption, and she hopes that she can make it up to the Endicotts, at least. After Paris, of course.
Returning to London with a quick needle and quicker eye for fashion and designs, Queenie sets up shop. She figures the quicker she can make money, the faster she can repay her mother’s stolen money. But before she knows it she’s hanging out with Lord Harkness (aye, even in her shop!), and attracting more attention than she’d like…
This third House of Cards book is very different from the first two. Those were about the men, and even rakish Jack was a gentleman who had his brother’s name and money to fall back on if needed. Queenie has nothing and nobody, except an air-headed friend who stands by her. So by its very nature, Queen of Diamonds has a darker and grittier background and feel to it.
But I loved the characters. Queenie is strong and determined, even if she doesn’t know that she’s wrong. And Lord Harkness is a perfect foil for her personality, even if he doesn’t mean to be. I loved the scenes where he’s helping out in her shop. Him, a fancy lord and all… *grin*
Fans of regency romance will love Queen of Diamonds, and the entire House of Cards trilogy.
drey’s rating: Excellent!
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