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A review by jaclynder
My Fair Duchess by Megan Frampton
3.0
I really enjoy Megan Frampton's witty writing style and My Fair Duchess showcases that wit and charm in spades. If you like your historical romance with a hefty dose of humour, you wont go wrong with Frampton (fans of Tessa Dare and Lenora Bell should definitely check this one out).
My Fair Duchess pairs an unexpected heiress with her steward; a romance that seemingly can't go anywhere due to the class difference between Genevieve and Archie. I loved the class conflict element to the story, especially due to the fact that Frampton chose to turn this trope on its head by subverting common gender roles.
As much as I enjoyed the romance and writing, I have to admit that the novel did feel a bit repetitive. Genevieve and Archie were well aware of their class difference and for most of the novel they were determined to avoid starting a relationship at all. For me, having this as the central tension of the novel made it feel somewhat repetitive because it this class consciousness is what drove the novel and Genevieve and Archie seemed to be going in circles with their feelings. This was still an enjoyable read, but one that was low on the external conflict scale, which I don't think is for every reader.
My Fair Duchess demonstrates once again the author as a master of wit and will appeal to readers who are looking for a lighter romance that is low on angst. I look forward to Frampton's next series, with Lady Be Bad.
My Fair Duchess pairs an unexpected heiress with her steward; a romance that seemingly can't go anywhere due to the class difference between Genevieve and Archie. I loved the class conflict element to the story, especially due to the fact that Frampton chose to turn this trope on its head by subverting common gender roles.
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I especially applaud the fact that Framption chose to have Genevieve offer Archie the role of "mistress" rather than marriage, something that you generally don't see in the class difference trope when it's the woman in the elevated social class. Frampton handled this beautifully.As much as I enjoyed the romance and writing, I have to admit that the novel did feel a bit repetitive. Genevieve and Archie were well aware of their class difference and for most of the novel they were determined to avoid starting a relationship at all. For me, having this as the central tension of the novel made it feel somewhat repetitive because it this class consciousness is what drove the novel and Genevieve and Archie seemed to be going in circles with their feelings. This was still an enjoyable read, but one that was low on the external conflict scale, which I don't think is for every reader.
My Fair Duchess demonstrates once again the author as a master of wit and will appeal to readers who are looking for a lighter romance that is low on angst. I look forward to Frampton's next series, with Lady Be Bad.