Time to step back in time and indulge in a Historical Romance, currently touring with Rachel's Random Resources. It's a book that takes a closer look at a type of woman that was often looked down upon in her time, and what the transformative power of love can do. Sound good? Ah, well there's plenty more drama where that came from! Ladies and gents, today's ebook of choice and blog tour guest...
A Courtesan’s Worth
by
Felicity George
About the book...
A mistress cannot marry for love...
As one of the famous Preece sisters, Kitty is the most sought-after courtesan in London. But with the vicious Duke of Gillingham scaring away any man who looks her way, securing a new arrangement with a wealthy gentleman will be no easy feat. Kitty's only hope to find someone suitable is through her loyal and cherished friend, the Reverend Sidney Wakefield.
Sidney has devoted his life to the church, but it was never by choice. He is a writer and Kitty his lmuse. As he is roped into Kitty's plotting, he begins to realise that protecting her from the malevolent Duke comes at a price - and it might mean losing Kitty to someone else entirely.
As Kitty and Sidney try to find a way out, it becomes clear that years of friendship have developed into something deeper. Except that they are from different worlds and Kitty's heart has never been hers to give away...
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You know, I went into this book expecting one thing, and getting not only that, but much more.
I wanted a Historical Romance escape because, let's face it, life can really get you down sometimes, and jumping into someone else's story is my kind of adventure! Getting to know Kitty and her sisters was eye-opening. Catching the favor of going Sidney wasn't merely happenstance, but fate. Seeing these two eventually come together, knowing the odds, was heartwarming... but watching it all fall apart was heart-stopping. My breath was held when all truly seemed lost, and the "bad guy" seemed to achieve the upper hand, but I was brought back to life once again when the dust settled and those we had faith in proved it placed wisely. Yes, my friends, it was a delight to read for many reasons, all of which are noteworthy, but I must say, the surprises didn't stop at story's end!
I'm one of those readers that actually reads the author's notes as well, and this one I found rather interesting! Unbeknownst to me, the characters presented herein have their footing not simply in fiction, but in real life! Darling Ada-Marie was inspired by someone very close to the author, while Kitty and her sisters got some of their history, gumption, and forward thinking from another infamous woman of the times. I guess I never really thought about that aspect of things within this genre. I mean, ladies of the night aren't a new concept, but how they acted, were presented, and treated, certainly changed throughout history.
All in all, a great pick for Historical Romance fans that like characters with gumption, a love that defies the odds, and bad guys that get their comeuppance in surprisingly delightful ways.
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About the author...
Felicity George is a writer and teacher from Toronto, where she lives with her husband, her two teenage children, a large cat, and a tiny dog. A lifelong devotee of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer, Felicity adores a happily-ever-after. A Courtesan’s Worth is book two in the Gentlemen of London series.
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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you., and for the ecopy for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, this promotion, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. This title is available now, so click on over to your favorite online retailer to snag your copy today and be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more bookish fun!
Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!
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