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A Crime of Manners

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What happens when an independent country miss meets the
arrogant Duke? This Regency features strong characters, a
double romance, and a courageous cat. I especially liked the
way the Duke kept denying his feelings for the lady.

This is the third Cats of Mayfair books that I have read and is number 4 in the series. I've read them all out of order so they pretty much stand alone. This is the most memorable one and I felt more lighthearted than the others. Since the description of the book is in the editor's notes ... I won't go through it all again. Suffice it to say there are some laugh out loud moments and some very touching ones. I enjoyed the cat in this book - "Knight" is very protective of those he loves ... but of course can be bribed with lobster by sweet older gentlemen. The parrot is another humorous animal character and he also creates havoc and fun!

Giles (the Duke) just can't seem to stop thinking of Henrietta. For Henrietta, it really was love at first sight because of her romantic bent. A rather off hand remark by the Duke sets up a confrontation between them and they bicker quite a bit - that is when Giles isn't drawing her into a passionate embrace! You are happy they get together in the end. I found Henrietta's rival very funny always putting her best bosom forward - you have to read to find out what I am taking about! There is some minor villainy which does add to the storyline.

I was not impressed with the rather hasty ending or some events that happen early on. If Henrietta had behaved as badly as the book indicates, I really think she would have been sent to rusticate in the country forever. All in all this is an entertaining afternoon read. A very strong 3!