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A review by prittypeaches
The Duchess of Chocolate by Sydney Jane Baily
4.0
A good historical romance set between a working girl (and creator of fine chocolate) and a Duke. What more could a girl want? Perhaps besting a classic upper-class mean girl - because it has that too. It's an enjoyable story with fun plot points and a few detours to get the finale.
I'm choosing not to do a line by line fact check, but the author appears enthusiastic about the history of confectionery including references to some of the oldest brands and their earliest products which would have been around in the era. I quite enjoyed hearing those historical tidbits - though sometimes it manages to feel like product placement for Cadbury's.
It was an enjoyable book with a few stolen kisses and a lot of poignant glances. Not for you if you are looking for more steam, but its a well rounded love story just the same.
I'm choosing not to do a line by line fact check, but the author appears enthusiastic about the history of confectionery including references to some of the oldest brands and their earliest products which would have been around in the era. I quite enjoyed hearing those historical tidbits - though sometimes it manages to feel like product placement for Cadbury's.
It was an enjoyable book with a few stolen kisses and a lot of poignant glances. Not for you if you are looking for more steam, but its a well rounded love story just the same.