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kimberly_rosas 's review for:
The Gentleman's Gambit
by Evie Dunmore
5! What an incredible book and a perfect conclusion to an amazing series. The past three books in A League of Extraordinary Women have each become some of my all-time favorites for different reasons. However, this book blew them out of the water and has been engraved in my brain.
Elias Khoury, a "visiting scholar" from Lebanon, is staying with the Campbells to classify ancient artifacts. However, this is not entirely true—his true mission is to take the artifacts back to the Middle East, where they rightfully belong. What should have been a distraction-free task becomes increasingly complicated as Elias interacts more with Catriona Campbell.
Catriona is a woman’s suffragist, alongside her friends. When she can find the time, she also a writer and is in the midst of writing her new book- sort of. Amongst the chaos of her life at her Scottish estate and the pivotal stage of the women's rights campaign, Catriona has no interest in helping Mr. Khoury in Oxford. However, their paths continue to cross, and they have no choice but to interact.
The connection between Catriona and Elias is electric. At first, both try to stay out of each other’s way, but there is an undeniable pull, both physically and emotionally. The more they interact, the more they are drawn to one another. Dunmore masterfully builds palpable tension through fleeting glances, shared breaths, and the smallest physical touches. This is a slow-burn romance, but it’s perfectly paced. It takes time for their connection to deepen, and for both characters to realize what the other truly means to them. In the end, they become each other's home and safe haven, understanding each other better than anyone else.
Of course, I adored the historical context in this book. What I love most about Dunmore’s writing is how it sparks my curiosity to learn more about the time period. This book will always have a special place in my heart, not just for the romance, but for the characters' personal journeys. I can relate to Elias’s feeling of being “neither here nor there,” and I appreciated how Dunmore explored that experience so thoughtfully.
There’s so much more I could say, but I’ll leave it here. A wonderful ending to a fantastic series. I can’t wait to read more of Evie Dunmore’s books!
Elias Khoury, a "visiting scholar" from Lebanon, is staying with the Campbells to classify ancient artifacts. However, this is not entirely true—his true mission is to take the artifacts back to the Middle East, where they rightfully belong. What should have been a distraction-free task becomes increasingly complicated as Elias interacts more with Catriona Campbell.
Catriona is a woman’s suffragist, alongside her friends. When she can find the time, she also a writer and is in the midst of writing her new book- sort of. Amongst the chaos of her life at her Scottish estate and the pivotal stage of the women's rights campaign, Catriona has no interest in helping Mr. Khoury in Oxford. However, their paths continue to cross, and they have no choice but to interact.
The connection between Catriona and Elias is electric. At first, both try to stay out of each other’s way, but there is an undeniable pull, both physically and emotionally. The more they interact, the more they are drawn to one another. Dunmore masterfully builds palpable tension through fleeting glances, shared breaths, and the smallest physical touches. This is a slow-burn romance, but it’s perfectly paced. It takes time for their connection to deepen, and for both characters to realize what the other truly means to them. In the end, they become each other's home and safe haven, understanding each other better than anyone else.
Of course, I adored the historical context in this book. What I love most about Dunmore’s writing is how it sparks my curiosity to learn more about the time period. This book will always have a special place in my heart, not just for the romance, but for the characters' personal journeys. I can relate to Elias’s feeling of being “neither here nor there,” and I appreciated how Dunmore explored that experience so thoughtfully.
There’s so much more I could say, but I’ll leave it here. A wonderful ending to a fantastic series. I can’t wait to read more of Evie Dunmore’s books!