Title : An American Duchess
Author : Caroline Fyffe
Genre : Romance
Pages : 348
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“Time is your friend,” Emma said “Never say never”
Blurb
In Kent, England, the arrival of Beranger Northcott, Duke of Brightshire, causes a stir. Because with the duke comes his new American bride, who isn’t quite what anyone expects. By accepting the hand of her beloved, Emma Brinkman went from hardworking Colorado rancher to duchess. Now she’s expected to comport herself as nobility. Overnight. For Emma—stifled, homesick, and unable to shake the feeling she’s being watched—the metamorphosis is a challenge. And if Emma’s suspicions are correct, perhaps even a dangerous one.
Fortunately, Emma has found a trusted friend in the orphaned Charlotte, Brightshire’s scullery maid. Charlotte longs to experience—if only for a moment—the luxuries and gentry romance that come with a titled life. When one of the duke’s handsome cousins takes notice of Charlotte, the castle kitchen is set abuzz with speculation.
In navigating their two different stations, both servant and duchess alike will discover all they have in common—from secret fantasies to daring hearts to upending the rules of society. And that finding their places in the world—and love—is a dream that can come true—no matter the risks.
“Beranger, your pain I’ll see, And my revenge will be completely”
Review
An American Duchess is the extension of the “Colorado hearts series” by the author which focuses on the life of the five sisters, whereas “An America Duchess” concentrates on a particular character Emma Brinkman exclusively, one of the sisters from the series. In spite of all the three prequels up in the line it can also be read as a stand-alone novel without feeling confused or bumpy.
This story elaborately talks about the life of royal family, their legacy, tradition and their way of life. It absolutely gives the complete aroma of the vintage royal life, it has been written in such a way that the readers would instantly time travel to that period in a jiffy. The difficulties faced by the protagonist Emma, when suddenly transformed from a common American to the Duchess of Brightshire out of nowhere has been portrayed in greater depth. And the struggles of adjusting to a new life, new place with new set of responsibilities and of course the untiring homesickness she feels, has been written pragmatically nonetheless. The soothing and loving behavior of her brand new husband Duke Beranger was bestowing, the way he made her feel was worth all the difficultly she faces in the new continent.
On the other hand a commoner and scullery maid Charlotte Aldridge who has always been treated third-rated-ly by her aunt Ethel all her life finds happiness and a different way of living from the palace and the friendly new duchess. Her romance sequences with Tristen Llewellyn the game keeper’s nephew was ravishing, this piece of mild romance will kindle and awake the romantic personality in anybody.
The backstories of all these characters has been developed sagaciously. The friendship and trust between all the four characters that is, the duke, duchess, Charlotte and Tristen was beautifully processed and implemented. This foursome in the book was cool and unique, they all really made a good team. Then the ruthless characters like dowager duchess and aunt Ethel helped to understand the characteristic of the protagonists perfectly and more personally. There were lot of enchanting and worthy supporting characters like Mathilda, Verity, Margaret, Lady Audrey, Justin, Trevor, KT etcetra. Everybody was so good and they helped greatly in building up the plot. Without these characters the story wouldn’t have been as good as it is right now.
The confusion, doubts, twist, mystery, threat which all revolves around the castle was developed brick by brick. And at the end when it all unwrapped it was quite unexpected and well nice too. To talk about the writing it was easy and effortless which really helped in reading the book faster. It is feel good book.
My views
I din’t read the previous books in the series but still it was good to read, it’s an absolute stand-alone novel so don’t worry if you haven’t read the previous books. And I liked the book, it was like living a fantasy and it felt good. My favorite part in this book was the ball organised for welcoming Beranger as the Duke of Brightshire and all romance part between Charlotte and Tristen was adorable.
So this book is perfect for this summer, I’m so happy the book is being released at the perfect time. I recommend this book to everybody who believes in fairy-tale, romance and loves feel good book. This book is definitely for you people. And don’t forget to let me know how you feel about this book on the comment session below.
My rating for this book is 3.5/5 🌟🌟🌟
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Colorado Hearts series :
Book 1 : Heart of Eden
Book 2 : True Heart’s Desire
Book 3 : Heart of Mine
Happy Reading Folks!!!
~Meenu
