Desperate Duchesses by Eloisa James

Desperate Duchesses

Desperate Duchesses #1

Eloisa James

384 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction historical romance lighthearted slow-paced
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Welcome to a world of reckless sensuality and glittering sophistication . . . of dangerously handsome gentlemen and young ladies longing to gain a title . . . of games played for high stakes, including—on occasion—a lady's virtue.A marquess's shel...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,010 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 77%
funny 51%
emotional 33%
adventurous 18%
hopeful 7%
reflective 7%
relaxing 7%
challenging 3%
mysterious 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 21%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.34

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