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Dangerous Lady ($3.99 ED)

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I fell in love with heroine Letty and her monkey when she first appeared at the age of ten in an earlier book. With her inimitable style, Amanda Scott has taken self-sufficient, outspoken Letty and placed her in what was already growing to be the stultifying atmosphere of Victoria's court. It's no wonder that Letty is not a success; even if she hadn't come from a prominent Tory family, she was still unlikely to be the model of the demure Victorian woman. In Viscount Raventhorpe, though, Letty meets her match, and Raventhorpe his. Pair a man who insists he knows best for everybody around him with a woman who won't take advice--no matter how warranted--from anybody, and you have a highly combustible mixture. As always, Amanda Scott kept me reading to the very last page!

Lady Letitia Deverill arrived in London to begin her new duties as maid of honor to Queen Victoria. Letitia was the only Tory among the Queen's ladies situated there only to "balance the mix". Every other lady was a Whig. Lady Catherine was the only friendly one toward Letty. Viscount Raventhorpe was the most irritating and interfering man to her.

Letty also inherited a house in Mayfoir, inhabited by two elderly women. Due to terms of the inheritance, the two women were allowed to live in the house for the rest of their lives. Letty had no problem with this since she found the women to be very sweet, even though a bit eccentric. Problems began when Letty's pet monkey uncovered the secret of the house. Letty and Raventhorpe are then constantly trying to avoid scandal because of the house's secret.

Letty soon discovers a plot to assassinate the Queen. Now Letty and Raventhorpe must act quicly to thwart it.

***Fascinating court intrigue! I loved watching Letty's cool independent head battle with Raventhorpe's opinionated one. A love match between a Tory and a Whig! It was volatile to say the least! Amanda Scott was even able to keep much historical information and dates in the story. It made it even more realistic.***

DANGEROUS LADY is a pleasant evenings reading, but it is not memorable. The characters are agreeable but unremarkable. And the plot line pushes the envelope on the willing suspension of disbelief. It's a pleasant read, but not up to the standard of Scott's earlier books.

Thank goodness I only borrowed this. One very big complaint I've got is that the 'romance' was barely there. I mean, for two such tempestuous personalities, I'd've wanted Letitia & Raventhorpe to fall wildly, passionately in love with each other. INSTEAD, they rubbed each other like sandpaper on skin! It's just really very annoying the way they kept interrupting each other & almost always don't let the other finish his/her sentences. Also, I found the political views debated IN DETAIL by our protagonists to be VERY BORING.

Another pet peeve I've got is that this is SUPPOSEDLY a ROMANCE!--SO WHERE'S THE LOVE SCENE/S? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I can only recall ONE kissing scene in the entire book--& that's the CLOSEST they ever got to it!

On the plus side, I DID find the story to be very informative about the early Victorian era, especially regarding the situation between the Whigs & Tories. (I sure didn't know that even then politics played such a strong role in their social occasions.)

This book highlights an era in an exceptional way by teaching laws as well as manners. The series would interest people from high school readers to very sophisticated readers.

Since I had never read a romance novel, I decided to try this one. Although it's an easy read, it kept my attention and I really liked the characters!

In 1839 London, the will of Mr. August Benthall left several individuals in shock. Most of the estate went to his nephew Lord Justin Raventhorpe. Justin's father expected the estate to end up in his hands via his spouse. He is irate with his wife's deceased cousin. Even more surprising is that an expensive estate on Mayfair was given to a non family member, Lady Letitia Deverill. No one seems to know why, including Letitia, August would do such a deed.

Letitia is a Lady in waiting to Queen Victoria. Everyone at court ignores her because she is the token Tory while everyone else is a Whig. Justin happens to be a Lord in Waiting to Her Majesty. As he and Letitia come into contact with one another, an attraction grows even though neither welcomes it. However, when Letitia's monkey finds the secret behind her inheritance, the Tory turns to Justin for help because Her Royal Highness may be in jeopardy.

Amanda "the Great" Scott demonstrates why she is a best selling historical romance author with her awesome latest novel, DANGEROUS LADY. The crisp story line is fast-paced and provides her audience with a wonderful glimpse into the early days of Victoria's reign. The characters are warm, witty, and wonderful with the treasured return of an adult Letitia (see DANGEROUS ANGELS). Just like her tremendous "Highland" and "Dangerous" trilogies, Ms. Scott brilliantly enflames the passions of love in a world engulfed by treacherous conspiracy.

Harriet Klausner

In 1839 London, the will of Mr. August Benthall left several individuals in shock. Most of the estate went to his nephew Lord Justin Raventhorpe. Justin's father expected the estate to end up in his hands via his spouse. He is irate with his wife's deceased cousin. Even more surprising is that an expensive estate on Mayfair was given to a non family member, Lady Letitia Deverill. No one, including Letitia, seems to know whyAugust would do such a deed.

Letitia is a Lady in waiting to Queen Victoria. Everyone at court ignores her because she is the token Tory while everyone else is a Whig. Justin happens to be a Lord in Waiting to Her Majesty. As he and Letitia come into contact with one another, an attraction grows even though neither welcomes it. However, when Letitia's monkey finds the secret behind her inheritance, the Tory turns to Justin for help because Her Royal Highness may be in jeopardy.

Amanda "the Great Scott" demonstrates why she is a best selling historical romance author with her awesome latest novel, DANGEROUS LADY. The crisp story line is fast-paced and provides her audience with a wonderful glimpse into the early days of Victoria's reign. The characters are warm, witty, and wonderful with the treasured return of an adult Letitia (see DANGEROUS ANGELS). Just like her tremendous "Highland" and "Dangerous" trilogies, Ms. Scott brilliantly enflames the passions of love in a world engulfed by treacherous conspiracy.

Harriet Klausner

In 1839 London, the will of Mr. August Benthall left several individuals in shock. Most of the estate went to his nephew Lord Justin Raventhorpe. Justin's father expected the estate to end up in his hands via his spouse. He is irate with his wife's deceased cousin. Even more surprising is that an expensive estate on Mayfair was given to a non family member, Lady Letitia Deverill. No one seems to know why, including Letitia, August would do such a deed.

Letitia is a Lady in waiting to Queen Victoria. Everyone at court ignores her because she is the token Tory while everyone else is a Whig. Justin happens to be a Lord in Waiting to Her Majesty. As he and Letitia come into contact with one another, an attraction grows even though neither welcomes it. However, when Letitia's monkey finds the secret behind her inheritance, the Tory turns to Justin for help because Her Royal Highness may be in jeopardy.

Amanda "the Great" Scott demonstrates why she is a best selling historical romance author with her awesome latest novel, DANGEROUS LADY. The crisp story line is fast-paced and provides her audience with a wonderful glimpse into the early days of Victoria's reign. The characters are warm, witty, and wonderful with the treasured return of an adult Letitia (see DANGEROUS ANGELS). Just like her tremendous "Highland" and "Dangerous" trilogies, Ms. Scott brilliantly enflames the passions of love in a world engulfed by treacherous conspiracy.

Harriet Klausner